Gameplay trailer to feature in the Insider Gaming Showcase on 28 May
Macclesfield, UK – 27 May 2026
UK publisher Silver Lining Interactive and developer IMPRNT STUDIOS today announced a publishing partnership for Hounded – an upcoming third-person narrative dog-adventure game set in a dark Flintlock Fantasy world for PC. A gameplay trailer for Hounded will feature in the Insider Gaming Showcase on Thursday, 28 May at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
In Hounded, players step into the paws of Duke, a loyal young Border Collie searching for his missing master. Guided by scent, instinct, and a mysterious force known as The Tide, Duke must navigate a dangerous world filled with secrets, enemies, and unlikely allies in a desperate journey to reunite with the person he loves most.
“We’re delighted to partner with the exceptional team at IMPRNT STUDIOS on their new game Hounded,” said Luke Keighran, Founder and Managing Director at Silver Lining Interactive. “The game delivers a compelling emotional story, a rich fantasy world, and a wonderfully vibrant lead character – it is exactly the kind of project we love to champion!”
Calvin Williams, CEO and Co-Founder at IMPRNT STUDIOS, added: “We’re thrilled to be working with Silver Lining Interactive on Hounded. From the beginning, they understood the emotional core and creative ambitions behind the game.” Jack Walker, CCO and Co-Founder, continued: “We can’t wait to share more with players during the Insider Gaming Showcase on May 28.”
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign that achieved over 150% funding, Hounded has already surpassed 50,000 wishlists on Steam. The game was recently selected as a recipient of the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 Scholarship Program.
About Hounded
Once safe beside the fire of a peaceful farmstead, Duke’s world is torn apart when a ruthless regime destroys his home and separates him from his master.
Lost and alone, Duke ventures deep into an unfamiliar land, using his heightened senses to search for his master. Along the way, he discovers a hidden connection to a mysterious force known as The Tide – a supernatural energy capable of transforming both the world around him and the path ahead.
As Duke uncovers long-buried secrets and encounters friends and foes alike, players must rely on instinct, agility, and newfound abilities to outsmart the relentless hunter and survive the dangers closing in around them.
- Play as Duke, a courageous, loyal and stubborn Border Collie
- Explore a richly atmospheric Flintlock Fantasy world inspired by late 18th century Britain
- Track scents, investigate clues, and uncover hidden secrets and supernatural powers
- Experience a narrative-driven adventure focused on companionship, loyalty, survival, and hope.
Earlier this month Silver Lining launched cozy open-world exploration game Outbound which reached #3 in the Nintendo sales charts. Forthcoming releases from the publisher include magical artisan RPG, The Witch’s Bakery; cozy room decorator Momento; atmospheric bicycle horror Quite a Ride; tense narrative thriller The Road of Dust and Sorrow; gothic RPG The Necromancer’s Tale; and visceral action game Slain 2: The Beast Within.
For more information on Hounded visit the Steam page, visit silverliningint.com.
About IMPRNT STUDIOS
Hounded is being developed by IMPRNT STUDIOS, an independent UK-based game studio founded by ex Sony, TT Games, Cloud Imperium Games and Sega Developers, as well as a pack of supporting dogs!
About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is a collaborative video games publishing house based in the North of England. Founded by seasoned industry professionals with one goal: make games publishing feel like a partnership. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, the team is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.
Since its launch in January 2025, Silver Lining Interactive has released titles such as Spirit of the North 2 and Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation, with upcoming digital releases including Outbound, Quite a Ride, The Witch’s Bakery and The Road of Dust and Sorrow. Silver Lining Interactive is proud to be a trusted physical distribution partner of companies such as Dotemu and 11 Bit Studios, with physical and collector’s editions for games like Absolum, The Alters, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound & Dave The Diver in their portfolio.
