offbrand games (Aethermancer, Ultrapool, Rivals of Aether II) and monthbug (Street Dog Legend) are excited to reveal that JOHN GLEEP will launch November 11th, 2026 on Steam!
Revealed today at the Convergence Games Showcase, the launch date news also comes alongside a brand new trailer for the game. it’s a fresh new look at what’s been cooking for this unexplainable, intergalactic pachinko action roguelike.
Alongside our release date announcement, we’re also excited to announce that the free demo for JOHN GLEEP is out today on Steam! Step into the shoes of a debt-riddled alien named John Gleep, and get a taste of what his journey is all about ahead of the full game release.
JOHN GLEEP is being published with support from Ludwig Ahgren (~18M total reach), who is personally playtesting and providing feedback/design recommendations, and of course creating stream/social content to help market the game.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4739500/JOHN_GLEEP/
Steam Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4739820/JOHN_GLEEP_Demo/
ABOUT JOHN GLEEP
JOHN GLEEP is a tiny alien with a big problem. His casino is a failure and he owes the mob a galaxy. Solution? Fly from planet to planet and forcibly abduct gamblers to boost business, pay off your debt, and fix your failed marriage in this unexplainable intergalactic action-roguelike mashup.
How’s one alien supposed to steal resources and citizens from unsuspecting planets while managing a failing casino full of involuntary gamblers? At the same time, obviously. Zip across the planet to abduct everyone while avoiding high-alert attacks from Captain Missile. Fill your bouncy gambling empire with every abductee and watch them tumble around while you deal with distractions. Also you’re gonna be defusing bombs. And squashing bugs. And ignoring virtual meetings. And probably a bunch of other stuff at the same time.
Features:
- Dual-screen gameplay mashup of UFO piloting and pachinko roguelike-ing
- A variety of permanent upgrade systems to unlock and expand
- Silly characters, strange twists, and an unpredictable sci-fi crime drama adventure
- Binko Racing
- 50+ Ability unlocks to help (or harm) you
- 20+ different pegs to personalize your pachinko paradise
- One (1) John Gleep
