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  • Chaos, Clash & Coin — Billion Dollar Brawl Blends Pinball Physics, Hack-and-Slash, and Retro Cartoon Energy

    Chaos, Clash & Coin — Billion Dollar Brawl Blends Pinball Physics, Hack-and-Slash, and Retro Cartoon Energy

    Imagine a world where every swing of your weapon sends enemies ricocheting like silver balls down a tilted playfield. Where racking up combos is just as vital as dealing damage. Where the humour is sharp, the visuals pop, and the entire city is gunning for the same nine-figure payout. That is the wild, weird, and wonderfully chaotic premise behind the newly unveiled Billion Dollar Brawl — a deranged hack-and-slash RPG that turns combat into a high-score race through a metropolis falling apart at the seams.


    A City on the Edge — and a Prize Within Reach

    The stage is Vanguard Spire: a once-glimmering vertical metropolis now cracking, crumbling, and slowly sliding into ruin. Its billionaire founder has vanished — but not before leaving behind one final, irresistible promise: $1 billion in cold hard cash to whoever reaches the top and claims it first.

    You are one contender among thousands. Mercenaries, misfits, monsters, and madmen — every soul in the city has the same goal. From the gritty alleyways at the base to the penthouse perches near the peak, everyone is fighting, scrambling, and slashing their way toward the same jackpot. There are no allies, only temporary distractions — and the finish line is always in sight, if you can survive the climb.


    Combat That Hits Like a Pinball Table

    Where most hack-and-slash games focus on damage numbers or loot drops, Billion Dollar Brawl treats every encounter like a high-energy pinball match:

    • Ricochet Mechanics — Strike an enemy hard enough and they go flying, bouncing off walls, pillars, and other foes to deal splash damage and trigger chain reactions
    • Combo Scoring — String hits together without missing to multiply your score. Higher multipliers unlock temporary stat boosts, special moves, and rarer loot
    • Environmental Hazards — Shattering windows, collapsing floors, and swinging girders become weapons themselves. Send opponents into traps and watch the points pile up
    • Fluid, Fast-Paced Flow — No lengthy animations or pauses. Every attack feels snappy, responsive, and designed to keep you moving and hitting

    It creates a combat loop that feels familiar yet utterly distinct: part Diablo, part classic pinball arcade, and 100% unhinged.


    Retro Vibes, Ruined World

    The aesthetic leans hard into that early-2000s cartoon attitude — bold outlines, saturated colours, exaggerated expressions, and dialogue that refuses to take anything too seriously. Think edgy Saturday morning series meets underground comic book: the characters are loud, cocky, and constantly cracking wise, even as the city crumbles around them.

    This tone isn’t just window dressing — it shapes the entire experience:

    • Expressive Character Design — Each contender has a distinct silhouette and over-the-top personality
    • Snappy, Sarcastic Dialogue — Quips fly as fast as fists. Enemies taunt you mid-fight; your own character has plenty to say right back
    • High-Octane Soundtrack — Upbeat rock and electronic tracks keep the tempo high as you climb
    • Visual Storytelling — Districts change character as you ascend, from neon-drenched slums to gilded corporate towers, each with its own look, feel, and cast of colourful opponents

    Build Your Brawler, Chase Your Fortune

    Beyond the bedlam lies genuine depth. As you fight upward:

    • Customise Your Fighting Style — Choose weapons, perks, and special moves that alter how you launch enemies and build combos
    • Rise in Rank — Higher scores earn better gear, unlock new zones, and draw deadlier rivals
    • Climb the Leaderboards — Compare your best runs, highest multipliers, and fastest ascents against players worldwide
    • Uncover the Spire’s Secrets — Ruins hide clues about what really happened to the founder — and whether the billion-dollar prize is even real

    Every run is a mix of skill, chaos, and split-second decision-making. One great ricochet can turn a losing fight into a record-breaking score. One mistake can send you tumbling back down the board.


    Ready to Make Your Billions?

    Billion Dollar Brawl is shaping up to be one of the most idiosyncratic releases in a crowded genre — equal parts nostalgia trip, physics experiment, and unapologetic power fantasy. It asks one simple question: in a city tearing itself apart for a single prize, will you be the one to cash in?

    Wishlist announcements and release window details are expected in the coming weeks — keep your eyes on the leaderboard, and your finger on the trigger.

    More Info: Billion Dollar Brawl


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  • Raise Your Glass — The Dark West Unveils “Liquid Courage” Alcohol System & Saloon Ahead of Steam Next Fest

    Raise Your Glass — The Dark West Unveils “Liquid Courage” Alcohol System & Saloon Ahead of Steam Next Fest

    Developer and publisher Black Hand has pulled back the curtain on one of The Dark West‘s most intriguing mechanics yet, dropping the brand-new “Liquid Courage” trailer that introduces the Alcohol System — where a stiff drink can turn the tide of battle, but overindulgence carries very real risks. A freshly updated demo featuring the Saloon, this system, and more arrives during Steam Next Fest.

    When a Bottle Is as Good as a Bullet

    In the cursed frontier of The Dark West, a well-stocked hip flask is every bit as vital as a loaded revolver. The new Alcohol System lets players equip and consume various drinks for potent, temporary combat boosts — each with a distinct purpose:

    DrinkEffect
    WhiskeyBoosts damage output — hit harder when it counts
    TequilaRamps up attack speed — unleash strikes faster
    MoonshineIncreases movement speed — outrun what hunts you
    Other brewsImproved critical strikes, damage resistance, faster ward regeneration

    Drink at the right moment, and you turn a losing fight around. But there’s always a catch.

    The Downside — Too Much Courage

    Courage has a limit. Keep drinking, and intoxication builds up, bringing blurred vision, unsteady movement, and loss of control. That tactical sip to survive a boss encounter? Take another, then another, and suddenly walking straight becomes a challenge. The system is built on risk versus reward — lean into the buzz for power, or stay sharp and steady. Your call.

    The Saloon — Your New Base of Operations

    At the heart of this mechanic lies the Saloon, a newly opened hub where players can:

    • Stock up on favoured brews before venturing out
    • Experiment with different combinations to find their perfect pre-fight loadout
    • Rest, resupply, and ready themselves between runs into the corrupted frontier

    It’s more than just a shop — it’s a sanctuary in Mercy’s End, a place to gather strength, choose your poison, and steel yourself for whatever darkness waits beyond the doors.

    Updated Demo Hits Steam Next Fest

    Everything shown in the trailer — the Alcohol System, the Saloon, and other refinements — will be playable in a freshly updated demo going live during the upcoming Steam Next Fest. It’s your chance to try Liquid Courage firsthand: will you sip strategically, or push your luck and see how far the buzz carries you?

    About The Dark West

    An occult western ARPG from solo studio Black Hand, launching into Steam Early Access with plans to remain in development for roughly one year. Features include:

    • Isometric combat blending era-specific firearms with dark magic and curses
    • Deep loot, skill trees, and character customisation
    • Five planned acts, multiple classes, and an innovative endgame
    • A dying frontier consumed by ancient corruption — and you, just one Witness trying to survive

    Wishlist Now

    The Saloon doors are swinging open. Raise a glass, pick your poison, and remember — courage tastes strong, but too much of anything is a dangerous thing out on the frontier.

    More Info: The Dark West


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  • Into the Unknown — No Such Place, Top-Down PvE Extraction Shooter, Hits Early Access Tonight

    Into the Unknown — No Such Place, Top-Down PvE Extraction Shooter, Hits Early Access Tonight

    Step into somewhere that officially doesn’t exist. No Such Place — the atmospheric top-down pixel-art extraction shooter from ChillyRoom’s Crit Team — launches into Steam Early Access at 8:00 PM PDT, October 13 / October 14 UTC, inviting players to explore fractured dimensions, recover forbidden relics, and escape before reality erases them entirely.

    Welcome to the U.R.C. — Where Places Get Erased

    You are an agent of the Unknown Research Consortium (U.R.C.), a shadowy organisation investigating anomalous zones that the world has tried to wipe from existence. These are locations where space, time, and physics are breaking down — and where something strange is taking their place.

    Your mission:

    • Deploy into unstable dimensional fragments — burning forests, frozen highlands, abandoned research facilities, and warped urban zones
    • Scavenge weapons, gear, medical supplies, and priceless relics, documents, and biological samples
    • Survive against hostile creatures born from the anomaly itself
    • Extract before the region is consumed entirely by the “erasure” — stay too long, and there is no coming back

    Extraction, Reimagined

    No Such Place brings the tension of extraction shooters to a tense top-down perspective, leaning into PvE co-operation rather than player-versus-player conflict:

    Core FeatureDetail
    Play StyleSolo or online co-op for up to 4 players
    VisualsRich, atmospheric pixel art with dynamic lighting and weather
    Weapon EvolutionGear can become “corrupted” by the anomaly — transforming in strange, powerful, or unpredictable ways
    Safehouse ProgressionKeep what you extract to upgrade your base, unlock new tech, and expand your capabilities
    Launch Content3 major regions, nearly 10 distinct dimensional zones at Early Access launch
    LanguagesEnglish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and more supported

    More Than Loot — Uncover the Truth

    Every run carries risk. Every recovered item tells part of a larger story. As you delve deeper into these forgotten spaces, you begin to uncover what — or who — caused them to fracture in the first place. The anomaly isn’t random. It’s evolving. And it has secrets that the U.R.C. is desperate to keep buried.

    Built for the Long Haul

    Crit Team — the indie studio within ChillyRoom — has designed No Such Place as a living Early Access project:

    • Demo has been available since June, gathering community feedback throughout
    • Full 1.0 release timeline still to be confirmed
    • New zones, weapons, story chapters, and corrupted variants planned based on player input
    • Developers maintain open dialogue via Steam Community and official channels

    Available Now

    The Steam store page is live.

    Launch coincides with the previously announced October 13/14 rollout — depending on your time zone, the doors are open right now. Grab your team, pack your gear, and remember the golden rule of extraction: it doesn’t count as yours until you make it out alive.

    Good luck, Agent. Somewhere out there, the truth is waiting. And so is whatever guards it.

    More Info: No Such Place


    #NoSuchPlace #ChillyRoom #CritTeam #ExtractionShooter #PvE #CoopGaming #PixelArt #IndieGame #SteamEarlyAccess #GamingNews #BizNooz

  • Dreams, Demos & December — Soulstonia Steps Into the Spotlight!

    Dreams, Demos & December — Soulstonia Steps Into the Spotlight!

    The journey to Soulstonia begins right now. Independent creator Gabriel’s Games has officially launched the Soulstonia Demo — giving players an early taste of the adventure ahead of Steam Next Fest and the game’s full Early Access arrival on December 10, 2026. Best of all? It’s completely free for Windows and macOS players on Steam.

    What Is Soulstonia?

    Soulstonia invites you into a vibrant, heartfelt world brimming with mystery, memorable characters, and classic adventure charm. While full details unfold as development progresses, the game promises an experience that balances exploration, storytelling, and discovery — crafted with care by a solo developer dedicated to bringing this world to life.

    Whether you’re a fan of timeless RPGs, rich narrative journeys, or beautifully realised fantasy realms, Soulstonia is shaping up to be one to watch.

    Play Today, Before the Crowd

    The freshly released demo gives you a substantial first look at what Soulstonia has in store:

    • Available now — download instantly via Steam for Windows and macOS
    • Free to play — no cost, no catch
    • Ideal timing — get a head start before the game takes centre stage during Steam Next Fest
    • Your feedback matters — share your thoughts directly with Gabriel’s Games to help shape the final experience

    Mark Your Calendar — December 10 Is Launch Day

    The full Early Access release lands just around the corner:

    Table

    MilestoneDate
    Demo LiveOctober 8, 2026 — Available now
    Steam Next FestOctober 2026 — broader showcase begins
    Early Access LaunchDecember 10, 2026

    Gabriel’s Games has confirmed Early Access will serve as the foundation for Soulstonia’s growth, with community feedback guiding polish, balance, and additional content updates throughout the journey toward full release.

    Why Dive In Early?

    Playing the demo today means you:

    • Beat the rush — experience Soulstonia before the Next Fest wave of players
    • Shape the game — your impressions can influence the final release
    • Lock in your interest — wishlist on Steam to get instant notification the moment December 10 arrives
    • Support independent craft — directly back a passionate creator building something personal and unique

    “Every great journey begins with a single step — yours starts in Soulstonia.”

    Head to the Soulstonia Steam store page right now, download the demo, and step into a world waiting to be explored. See you there!

    Find out more about Soulstonia


    #Soulstonia #GabrielsGames #IndieGame #SteamDemo #EarlyAccess #RPG #AdventureGame #SteamNextFest #Windows #macOS #GamingNews #Techmash

  • Habits, Hexes & Heavy Fire — Evil Moon: Unspoken Blends Boomer Shooter Action With Metroidvania Exploration!

    Habits, Hexes & Heavy Fire — Evil Moon: Unspoken Blends Boomer Shooter Action With Metroidvania Exploration!

    Nuns, guns, and a curse that only silence can break — welcome to Evil Moon: Unspoken, a bold new indie that blasts its way onto Steam with a playable demo arriving during Steam Next Fest this October.

    The Curse That Demands Silence

    Something ancient and malignant hangs over the city of Abbadox — the Malediction of the Moon. Under its baleful glow, most who speak or make a sound are swiftly claimed, twisted, or consumed. There is one exception: devoted sisters bound by vows of silence. Only they can walk the streets freely, unharmed by the evil that shrouds the cobblestones and alleys.

    Enter Siléncia — a faithful, fiercely capable nun armed with unshakable resolve and serious firepower. She doesn’t just survive the curse; she’s going to tear it apart.

    Boomer Shooter Meets Metroidvania

    This isn’t your typical run-and-gun, and it’s not your standard exploration adventure — it’s both:

    • Blistering boomer shooter combat — fast movement, punchy weapons, chunky foes, and satisfyingly loud explosions, all led by Siléncia’s relentless advance
    • Sprawling metroidvania world — interconnected districts, winding streets, sealed passages, and hidden shortcuts; unlock new abilities and firepower to reach previously unreachable areas
    • Silence as a mechanic — the curse shapes every corner of Abbadox. Learn what draws attention, what stays quiet, and when to unleash thunder
    • Dark, atmospheric mystery — uncover why the moon turned evil, what happened to the other sisters, and the terrible truth buried beneath the city

    Play It in October

    • Demo Live: During Steam Next Fest — October 19–26, 2026
    • Wishlist: Available now on Steam
    • Full Release: Coming soon — follow the store page for launch date and platform details
    • Hero: Siléncia — vow of silence, arsenal of destruction, zero tolerance for evil

    Abbadox is waiting. The moon is watching. Silence is your shield — and your gun is your voice.

    Evil Moon Unspoken


    #EvilMoonUnspoken #BoomerShooter #Metroidvania #IndieGame #SteamNextFest #NunWithAGun #SilenceAndSteel #PCGaming #Biznooz #Gaming

  • Nowhere to Hide — Lostbound Launches Today, and Every Step Could Be Your Last

    Nowhere to Hide — Lostbound Launches Today, and Every Step Could Be Your Last

    There is nowhere to hide. Indie developer Tenkarider, partnering with publisher Tambù Digital, has officially launched Lostbound — a tense, unforgiving journey into a world where safety is a memory and every choice carries deadly weight. Available right now on PC via Steam, this is one adventure you won’t take lightly.

    A World Without Sanctuary

    Lostbound drops you into a fractured, unforgiving realm where danger doesn’t wait at set spawn points — it permeates the very air you breathe:

    • No safe zones, no easy refuges — from the moment you set out, there is nowhere truly secure
    • Dynamic, persistent threats — hazards and foes adapt to your movements; linger too long, and you draw something worse
    • Every step matters — progress brings new perils, not just greater rewards; even familiar paths can turn deadly without warning
    • Survival isn’t guaranteed — this is a world designed to keep you on edge, where caution is your best weapon and haste is often fatal

    What Is Lostbound?

    At its core, Lostbound is an atmospheric exploration survival experience built around tension, discovery, and consequence:

    • Traverse haunting, hand-crafted landscapes — from crumbling ruins to mist-shrouded wilds, each area holds secrets and dangers unique to its history
    • Scavenge, craft, and endure — resources are scarce; every tool, consumable, and piece of gear must be earned through careful exploration
    • Learn from every encounter — foes and obstacles have patterns; observe, adapt, and overcome — or fall
    • A story of loss and resilience — beneath the danger lies a compelling narrative about what it means to keep going when all hope seems lost

    Out Now on Steam

    • Launch Platform: PC — available now via Steam
    • Developer: Tenkarider
    • Publisher: Tambù Digital
    • Price: See Steam store page
    • Support: Full details, system requirements, and community updates available on the Steam page

    There is nowhere to run forever. There is nowhere to hide. But there is a way forward — if you’re brave enough to find it.

    Step into Lostbound… if you dare.

    Lostbound


    #Lostbound #Tenkarider #TambuDigital #IndieGame #SurvivalGame #Atmospheric #Exploration #PCGaming #Steam #Techmash #Gaming

  • Neon Lights, Full Power — The Ascent Ultimate Edition Pre-Orders Open on Switch 2!

    Neon Lights, Full Power — The Ascent Ultimate Edition Pre-Orders Open on Switch 2!

    Cyberpunk RPG fans, it’s time to return to the cluster. Neon Giant, the creative studio of KRAFTON, Inc., has officially announced that pre-orders are now live for The Ascent Ultimate Edition — coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

    The Complete Cyberpunk Experience

    The Ascent Ultimate Edition packs the entire award-winning action-shooter adventure onto one cartridge:

    • Base Game — your journey from oppressed worker to powerful operative across the arcologies of Veles
    • All Major Updates — including performance boosts, quality-of-life improvements, and balance refinements
    • All DLC Included — every expansion and extra content released so far, no additional purchases needed
    • Enhanced for Switch 2 — optimised visuals, faster loading, and smooth gameplay whether docked or portable

    Fight Your Way Up

    The Ascent delivers blistering twin-stick shooting, deep character customisation, and a rich, neon-drenched world to explore — solo or in up to 4-player co-op. When the mega-corporation that owns you vanishes, you must uncover the truth beneath the glitz and grit while fighting off rival factions and powerful threats.

    Pre-Order Now

    Secure your copy today — available in both digital and physical editions from the Nintendo eShop and participating retailers. Early purchasers may receive exclusive launch bonuses, so don’t wait to claim your place in the cluster.

    Pre-order now — the ascent begins soon.

    The Ascent


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  • Capyverse Odyssey Demo Is Live — Jetpacks, Chaos, and Co-Op Await!

    Capyverse Odyssey Demo Is Live — Jetpacks, Chaos, and Co-Op Await!

    Cats ruled the internet for decades — but then capybaras stole the show, and one very famous feline is absolutely furious. That’s the delightfully silly premise behind Capyverse Odyssey, the brand-new co-op action roguelite from Metazooie Studios, and its free demo is available right now.

    The Story: When Fame Goes to a Cat’s Head

    Ophelia — a cat who’s built her entire kingdom on online attention — is losing her crown. Capybaras have gone viral, and she’s not taking it well. Instead of gracefully stepping aside, she’s twisting reality itself, turning worlds into bizarre, dangerous playgrounds just to stay in the spotlight.

    Standing in her way? Capy and a crew of lovable, unlikely heroes ready to soar through surreal landscapes, battle ridiculous enemies, and save the day — all while wearing jetpacks. Because why walk when you can fly?

    Gameplay: Chaos, Co-Op, and Ridiculous Power-Ups

    Capyverse Odyssey supports 1–4 players online, so you can jump in solo or team up with friends for maximum mayhem. Here’s what you can expect:

    • Four distinct heroes — Pick from Capy (chill capybara leader), Moody (tank-like hippo), Jim (energetic dog), or Axie (supportive axolotl). Each is adorable, and each can become devastatingly powerful.
    • Jetpack-fuelled combat — You’re always airborne, always moving, and always just seconds away from something exploding. Standing still? Not an option.
    • Builds that get wildly out of hand — Clear maps, stack power-ups, equip weird and wonderful gear, and watch your character evolve from capable to completely overpowered in the best way possible.
    • Surreal, unpredictable worlds — Fight haunted slot machines, killer clowns, hostile suitcases, and bumper-car-launching bosses across corrupted casinos, nightmare carnivals, and stranger places.
    • Short, replayable runs — Easy to pick up, tough to put down. Each run mixes objectives like zone defence, elimination, and boss fights so no two playthroughs feel the same.

    Demo Out Now — Try It Free!

    The Capyverse Odyssey demo launched Friday, October 2, 2026, and is ready to play. Jump in, team up, battle through chaotic maps, test out the heroes, and get a taste of the absurdity ahead. Full release date is still to be announced — but you can wishlist and follow the game right now.

    Quick Facts

    • Developer & Publisher: Metazooie Studios
    • Genre: Co-op Action Roguelite / Third-Person Shooter
    • Players: 1–4 (Online Co-Op + Single-Player)
    • Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian
    • Platform: PC (Steam) — Coming Soon
    • Controller Support: Full support for Xbox, DualSense, and more

    System Requirements

    • Minimum: Windows 7+, Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-8320, 4GB RAM, 2GB VRAM, 5GB storage
    • Recommended: Windows 10+, Intel Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1400, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060 / R9 390, 10GB storage

    Ready to Join the Capy Crew?

    The internet’s favourite capybaras need your help. Grab your friends, strap on a jetpack, and show Ophelia that being wholesome beats being famous every time.

    Play the free demo & follow Capyverse Odyssey on Steam now


    Find out more here

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  • Unleash Autumn Terror Early! Spinning Scarecrow Spins onto PC via Steam Today!

    Unleash Autumn Terror Early! Spinning Scarecrow Spins onto PC via Steam Today!

    Looking for your next thrilling PC gaming fix? Grab your hat and get ready for a twist on indie gaming!

    Indie developer IV Productions, in collaboration with Power Up Publishing, has officially launched their brand-new title, Spinning Scarecrow, out today on PC via Steam!

    Whether you’re an avid fan of indie gems or just looking to dive into an exciting new world, Spinning Scarecrow brings fresh mechanics, engaging gameplay, and plenty of atmosphere straight to your gaming rig.

    Special Launch Discount!

    To celebrate the release, the team is offering an exclusive 15% launch discount for early birds! Here is how the pricing breaks down:

    • UK: £6.29 (Regular £7.39)
    • US: $6.99 (Regular $8.19)
    • EU: €6.99 (Regular €8.19)

    At less than the price of a takeout coffee, this limited-time offer makes it the perfect moment to support indie creators and jump right into the action.

    Why You Should Check It Out

    • Indie Passion: Crafted by the talented IV Productions and backed by Power Up Publishing, Spinning Scarecrow delivers a unique, passion-driven gaming experience.
    • Budget-Friendly: Great entertainment doesn’t have to break the bank.
    • Instant Access: Available to download and play today directly from your Steam library.

    Don’t wait too long—that 15% launch discount won’t last forever! Head over to Steam, add Spinning Scarecrow to your library, and take advantage of the savings before the offer spins away.

    Available now on Steam!

    Find out more here

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  • Ukrainian Studio Twigames Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Gripping Narrative RPG Hollow Home

    Ukrainian Studio Twigames Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Gripping Narrative RPG Hollow Home

    Kyiv-based indie game developer Twigames has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for its highly anticipated narrative survival RPG, Hollow Home. With a funding goal of $15,000, the 20-day campaign runs through August 24th to support the final stretch of the game’s development and add extra polish ahead of its planned late 2026 launch.

    Here is everything you need to know about this deeply moving indie title, the team behind it, and how you can support their vision.

    What is Hollow Home?

    Hollow Home is an isometric, combat-free narrative survival RPG that puts players in the shoes of Maksym, a 14-year-old boy trying to survive the onset of war in his hometown. Inspired by real-life events during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine—specifically the siege of Mariupol—the game delivers an intimate, human look at how ordinary civilians navigate disaster.

    Unlike traditional RPGs that centre around battle mechanics, Hollow Home focuses entirely on resource management, dialogue, moral choices, and relationships:

    • No Combat, High Stakes: Survival relies on learning practical skills like cooking, crafting, scavenging, and first aid from surviving neighbours.
    • A Dynamic, Evolving City: As the conflict escalates, the city shifts day by day. Districts become destroyed or blocked off, and characters you meet early on may not survive to see tomorrow.
    • Finite Time & Lasting Consequences: Players face limited actions each in-game day, forcing difficult choices on who to help, what resources to prioritise, and what trade-offs to make.
    • Multiple Endings: Every decision directly shapes Maksym’s morale and the ultimate fate of those around him.

    Real-Life Courage Behind the Game

    The story of Hollow Home is deeply personal. Twigames’ team began working on the concept in 2022 after evacuating to a small village in the Carpathian Mountains during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Members of the studio have continued developing the project while living through the ongoing war in Kyiv.

    “We started making Hollow Home in 2022, when our team was evacuated to a small village in the Carpathian Mountains. We’ve been building it ever since and are finally close to release,” said Valerii Minenko, founder of Twigames. “We want players to experience what survival looks like for ordinary people when a war arrives in their city.”

    The title has already earned significant critical acclaim within the indie community, securing awards such as Best Conference Game at Games Gathering 2024, winner of the Nordic Game 2024 Pitch Battle, and Most Promising Game at Indie Cup Ukraine 2023.

    Why a Kickstarter Campaign Now?

    Twigames has already secured a publishing deal with Berlin-based publisher Crunchy Leaf Games, putting the project’s main development on solid financial footing.

    However, the team has returned to its original plan of launching a Kickstarter to fund additional polish, deeper narrative branches, expanded quests, and richer details during the final stretch of production.

    Campaign Overview:

    • Goal: $15,000
    • Duration: 20 Days (Ending August 24th)
    • Target Release: Late 2026 on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X/S
    • Playable Demo: Currently available on Steam

    How to Support Hollow Home

    If you want to back an award-winning indie studio telling a crucial story of resilience, you can support Hollow Home directly:

    1. Back the Kickstarter: Visit the live campaign page to pledge and unlock exclusive backer rewards before August 24th.
    2. Try the Demo: Download and play the free demo on Steam to experience Maksym’s story firsthand.
    3. Wishlist & Share: Add Hollow Home to your Steam wishlist and help spread the word across social media.

    Find out more here

    #HollowHome #Twigames #IndieDev #GamingNews #Kickstarter #IndieGame #NarrativeRPG #UkraineGaming #SteamDemo #CrunchyLeafGames #BizNooz

  • When Stargazing Turns to Terror: Cosmic Horror Sim Eigenstate Unveils Announcement Trailer

    When Stargazing Turns to Terror: Cosmic Horror Sim Eigenstate Unveils Announcement Trailer

    If you love outer space, intricate simulation games, and a healthy dose of creeping dread, your next gaming obsession has officially arrived on the horizon.

    Solo developer Shady Trail has officially released the announcement trailer for Eigenstate—an upcoming telescope operation game where routine scientific observation slowly spirals into mind-bending cosmic horror.

    Whether you’re a fan of atmospheric horror like Inscryption and Iron Lung or love deep, immersive simulation mechanics, Eigenstate promises to blend the quiet thrill of astronomy with the unsettling mysteries of the unknown universe.

    What is Eigenstate?

    At first glance, Eigenstate tasks players with a seemingly peaceful job: calibrating lenses, tracking celestial bodies, and analysing signals from deep space using high-tech telescopic equipment. You are a solitary scientist exploring the vast unknown from the comfort of your observatory.

    However, as you peer deeper into the dark expanse of space, the game shifts. The routine numbers and faint light signals begin to reveal patterns that shouldn’t exist. Scientific observation gives way to surreal cosmic dread as you discover that when you stare into the void, something terrifying might just be staring right back.

    Key Features to Expect:

    • Authentic Telescope Mechanics: Dive into detailed instrument controls, signal analysis, and spatial mapping.
    • Atmospheric Cosmic Horror: Experience a slow-burn narrative that relies on tension, paranoia, and existential dread rather than cheap jump scares.
    • Solo-Dev Passion: Crafted by developer Shady Trail, bringing a unique, focused vision to the psychological horror and simulation genres.

    Mark Your Calendars: Release Window & Free Demo

    The dark secrets of the cosmos won’t stay hidden forever. Here is when you can get your hands on Eigenstate:

    • Free Steam Demo: Arriving in September (a perfect treat to kick off the spooky season early!).
    • Full Release: Launching on PC via Steam in Q4 2026.

    Be sure to head over to Steam today to add Eigenstate to your wishlist, watch the brand-new announcement trailer, and prepare yourself to gaze into the deep dark.

    Will you be checking out the demo this September? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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  • Deform to Survive: Why Hermitage is the Most Unsettling New Survival Sim Set in India

    Deform to Survive: Why Hermitage is the Most Unsettling New Survival Sim Set in India

    Imagine being stranded in the rain-drowned, endless forests of Jharkhand, India. Thunder rolls in the distance, humidity clings to your skin, and starvation is setting in. You find food—but every bite you take alters your DNA, physically twisting and deforming your body.

    Welcome to Hermitage, an upcoming first-person survival simulation that is flipping the classic survival genre completely on its head.

    Here is why Hermitage is catching the attention of gamers, indie devs, and survival enthusiasts alike.

    A Setting Unlike Any Other: The Rain-Drowned Forests of Jharkhand

    Most survival games drop players into familiar landscapes—snowy wildernesses, deserted tropical islands, or post-apocalyptic Western cities. Hermitage breaks the mould by taking inspiration from the dense, atmospheric, and rain-soaked forests of Jharkhand, India.

    The environment plays a massive role in setting the atmospheric, unsettling tone. The constant downpour, rustling canopy, and mud-laden terrain create a claustrophobic yet captivating world where nature itself feels like an impending threat.

    Tense, Finite Resource Management

    In Hermitage, you aren’t a superhero crafting plasma rifles out of junk. You are an isolated survivor forced to meticulously manage finite resources. Every match, bandage, and scrap of shelter matters.

    Because resources do not simply respawn, every decision carries heavy weight:

    • Do you burn precious wood now to dry off and prevent hypothermia?
    • Do you venture deeper into the flooded woods to forage, risking encounters with unknown hazards?
    • What do you do when conventional, safe food simply runs out?

    The Ultimate Twist: Deform to Survive

    The core mechanic that sets Hermitage apart is its body-horror approach to nourishment. To stay alive in the unforgiving wilderness, you must eat the strange, mutated flora and fauna of the forest.

    However, you are what you eat—literally.

    Consuming these mutated foods triggers physical mutations in your character. As you progress, your body deforms in unpredictable ways. These mutations aren’t just visual; they fundamentally alter how you interact with the game world, presenting a haunting dilemma: How much of your humanity are you willing to trade to survive another day?

    Why Hermitage Deserves a Spot on Your Watchlist

    Hermitage combines atmospheric world-building, grounded survival mechanics, and psychological horror into a fresh, distinct experience. By grounding its eerie setting in the lush forests of Jharkhand, it offers a cultural setting rarely explored in survival gaming.

    If you love games that test your resourcefulness, thrill you with atmospheric dread, and force you to make tough moral and physical choices, Hermitage is definitely one to keep on your radar.

    What do you think? Would you eat mutated food to survive the rain-drowned woods, or take your chances with hunger? Let us know in the comments below!

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