Port of Jumanah is a 2.5D action-adventure with roguelite elements developed by Indonesian studio Agate in collaboration with Red Dunes Games and published by Red Dunes Games. It launched on September 7, 2026, for PlayStation 5.
The game, itself, is an Arabian-inspired underwater adventure that draws on the real-life pearl-diving traditions of the Arabian Peninsula (a practice with roots stretching back thousands of years) while adding a Paper Mario style aesthetic. Players tagging along for the adventure take on the role of Mansour, a young pearl diver thrust into a whimsical yet dangerous world of myth, mystery, and maritime chaos. The core premise involves diving into varied ocean environments, battling sea creatures, collecting resources and treasures, recruiting allies, upgrading gear, and gradually restoring the Port of Jumanah while dealing with the consequences of unleashing a greater threat from the depths.
Mansour serves as the central protagonist in Port of Jumanah, an unlucky young diver whose curiosity sets the story in motion and forces him onto a world-saving path that includes recovering six corrupted Black Pearls. Supporting characters form a quirky cast drawn from folklore and everyday port life. These include recruitable crew members who provide unique buffs and passive abilities, a pirate, an ability gifting elder turtle, an eccentric girl, a genie, Captain Salim, the coffee-serving Bu Coffee, the business-minded Um Mango, and Professor Aisha who runs a weapon shop. Side content, such as lucrative side quests, further populates the world with interactions. The narrative, overall, blends light humor, chaotic events, and a progressive story that unfold as players return to the port between dives, gradually revealing more about Mansour’s journey and the state of Jumanah.
The Gameplay ...
Gameplay in Port of Jumanah centers on fast paced 2.5D combat and exploration across procedurally generated underwater chambers and regions. Each dive features a shifting map of objective based locations. Each filled with randomized enemy placements, power-ups, treasures, and hazards in environments ranging from coral caverns to bioluminescent trenches. Players manage oxygen (with an option to disable depletion for a more relaxed experience), chain melee and ranged attacks, dodge, and adapt to unique sea creatures. Loadouts allow selection of weapons, gadgets, regions, and a crew of up to 3 for added effect.
Between runs, players return to the port to upgrade their ship and abilities through a satisfying progression loop wherein Mansour can recruit companions, tackle side quests, and advance the story while restoring the port. Roguelite elements feature replay worthy procedural generation, permanent or run-based upgrades, and guardian/boss encounters that test accumulated builds at the end of regions. Objectives revolve around pearl recovery, resource gathering, combat survival, exploration, and port rebuilding, creating a clear loop of diving, fighting, collecting, and improving.
The Presentation ...
The graphic design in Port of Jumanah is charming and stylized, with a vibrant, colorful art direction rooted in Middle Eastern folklore and coastal traditions. Environments feel distinctly different with themed additions like shimmering coral-lined spaces, glowing fauna, and expressive character designs, giving the underwater setting a whimsical appearance.
The soundtrack was composed by Daniel Lindholm who has done compositions for Street Fighter 6, and Lollipop Chainsaw, among others. It features region-specific dynamic music and detailed sound design that shifts between exploration and combat, enhancing the oceanic atmosphere and sense of adventure.
The Verdict ...
Port of Jumanah is an accessible, but challenging action roguelike. Features like the ability to toggle off oxygen consumption makes things easier. Replay value is also strong due to the roguelite structure, complete with procedural chambers, varied loadouts, crew combinations, and multiple runs needed to fully upgrade and explore. It is a worthwhile adventure filled with charm, combat, and cultural flavor.
It is best suited for players who enjoy approachable 2.5D action-roguelites with strong personality and cultural inspiration, especially fans of titles like Cult of the Lamb, or Juicy Realm as well as those looking for a relatively short, charming single-player experience on PS5 that blends exploration, fast paced combat, and light progression without overwhelming complexity. If you want a whimsical underwater pearl-diving adventure with heart and humor, this is a worthwhile dive.
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