Crux Games – a two person team composed of Skye Scott & Sam Alfred, designer of Terra Nil – have just dropped a massive update to the free demo for their citybuilder x deckbuilder Combolands ahead of Steam Next Fest.
Based on 100k+ views Itch.io hit Tiny Towns, Combolands has already been spotlighted by Blitz and Retromation. The new demo includes tons of new features based on player feedback, including procedurally generated islands, an overhauled progression system, improved UI, and even a snazzy new look.
Combolands is a synergetically satisfying deckbuilder where cards are buildings and the map is your deck! Create outrageous combos, break the game, and experience a unique roguelike where the terrain changes every run.
About the Game
Combolands is a deckbuilder where instead of a deck, you’re growing a town! Construct buildings on a procedurally generated island, unlocking powerful synergies and triggering cascading combos. With 21 possible guild combinations, Combolands offers huge strategic depth with a ‘number-go-up’ rush.
Unlock new guilds as you play, each with unique identities, strengths and drawbacks. Every run will see you picking 2 different guilds to play with. You’ll start with a brand-new, procedural map, and grow a tiny hamlet into a thriving city.
Break the game, refine your strategy, and build a city for the ages!
New features:
Complete progression overhaul: Mechanics, guilds, buildings, and heirlooms are unlocked slowly, not all at once.
Semi-procedural islands: A fresh challenge on each stage of your run!
A whole new unlock system, complete with snazzy new visuals
The city council can now give you quests
Drastically improved performance, UX, and many bugfixes
About the developer
Crux Games is a two person South African studio run by Sam Alfred and Skye Scott. Sam is best known as the designer of the BAFTA-nominated Terra Nil (over 7000 ‘very positive’ reviews on Steam). After the success of the demo Tiny Towns on Itch, the team are working to turn it into a full game under the new name Combolands, with some extra help from Landfall (Haste, Content Warning, PEAK).
Experience the action-packed roguelike ARPG during Next Fest, where every sword has a story to tell.
[June 10, 2026] – Founded by two cinematic animators who worked on 2018’s God of War, Temple Door Games is excited to announce that Swordcery is participating in Steam Next Fest with a brand-new playable demo. This upcoming action-RPG centered around magical swords and fast-paced melee combines responsive hack-and-slash combat with roguelike progression, tasking players with mastering an ever-growing arsenal of spellbound blades.
The Steam Next Fest demo offers an early look at Swordcery’s blend of action, progression, and mysticism. Players will be able to experiment with unique sword classes, take the fight to dangerous enemies and bosses, and uncover the magical powers hidden within the game’s collection of enchanted weapons. From old fashioned swords of steel to a tennis racket and an actual shark, each fight is just plain fun. There’s a sword for every player and for every occasion.
Key Features:
Fight the Corruption: A giant blade has plunged into the Earth, bringing a hail of smaller blades along with it. The calamitous sword seems to be draining the power of the Earth itself, and with each passing day, the rain of swords grows heavier and heavier. To undo this vile corruption, you’ll play as Colt, an unwitting hero who has gained the ability to wield the fallen blades. It’s time to make a stand against the Celestial evil that seeks to destroy the kingdom of Armorial.
Unleash the Power of Spellbound Blades: As you venture forth, each new sword you find will come with a unique ability, aka its Swordcery. These abilities allow you to perform magical feats like hurling your sword out in a boomerang-like fashion, thundering down as a bolt of lightning, opening up hellfire fissures, or summoning a ring of protective icy swordflakes!
Master the Blade: Every blade you find is categorized into a Sword Class, which has its own set of offensive maneuvers. From specific combos to unique abilities, each Sword Class may be more advantageous due to the terrain or combat situation. It is up to you to master and acknowledge which Sword Class’ attributes and attacks will work in unison along with your mighty Swordcery abilities.
Forged for Replayability: Each new run, you can expect to discover new swords, find various relics to add to your playstyle, choose new sword class upgrades, and trek through procedurally generated dungeons.
Wishlist Swordcery on Steam and jump into the demo now ahead of Next Fest to get your hands on the most magical swords imaginable!
About Temple Door Games
Founded in 2019, Temple Door Games is a duo indie dev team based in Los Angeles, CA. While working on God of War at Sony Santa Monica Studio, Mike Henriet and Don Thurakichprempri bonded over a mutual love of animation, video games, and burritos. With Temple Door Games, they strive to create fun and challenging gameplay complete with quirky jokes, satisfyingly juicy melee hits, and a few tugs to your heartstrings. Don and Mike were 2 of 6 cinematic animators on the 2018 Game of the Year award-winning God of War. Their previous experience working on AAA titles has instilled in them a focus, drive, and level of quality to rival even the most seasoned game developers. Though their professional expertise is predominantly in 3D animation, Don and Mike have accrued a wide variety of game dev skills and are now putting them to use for Swordcery.
Step Into This Massive Puzzle Adventure June 15-22 – Join Legendary Game Designer Jonathan Blow for a Demo Sneak Peek Livestream via Twitch Today
LOS GATOS, Calif. – June 10, 2026 – Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie titles, and Thekla, Inc. are excited to announce thatOrder of the Sinking Star, the highly anticipated, massive puzzle adventure led by legendary, award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow, will have a playable demo for a limited time as part of Steam Next Fest: June Edition from June 15-22.
Built for players who crave atmospheric exploration and clever puzzles, Order of the Sinking Star drops you into a sprawling world filled with interconnected puzzles and revelations waiting to be uncovered. The Steam Next Fest demo will deliver a meaningful slice of the experience — enough to challenge, surprise, and even spark theories of the game’s overarching mystery. Rumor has it that the initial launch of the demo will be just the beginning… more details will be revealed when the time comes!
Excited to jump into this epic puzzle adventure? Wishlist the game on Steam today
“I’ve spent years imagining a world this large and interconnected, and bringing it to life has been the most ambitious project of my career,” said Jonathan Blow, Founder of Thekla, Inc. and award-winning game designer behind Braid and The Witness. “The demo serves as a gateway into that world, offering players a real sense of its scale and design philosophy. I can’t wait for players to step into it for the first time.”
The Steam Next Fest demo for Order of the Sinking Star will be available globally from Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time until Monday, June 22, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. With Order of the Sinking Star in active development, the demo will only have English voice-over narration available and some minor bugs and glitches may occur. If you’d like to provide demo feedback, or you want to chat with the development team and fellow players, join Order of the Sinking Star’s official Discord.
To give a sneak peek of the demo and share more details about it ahead of Steam Next Fest, game designer Jonathan Blow will do a demo livestream via his Twitch channel later today, June 10, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. The livestream will be shared as a VOD afterwards via Order of the Sinking Star’s channels, including YouTube and Steam.
ABOUT ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR
From legendary director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) comes Order of the Sinking Star, a massive narrative adventure featuring more than one thousand handcrafted puzzles designed to put your intellect to the test. You are transported to a realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions, and vicious monsters. You’ll explore four distinct worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and stories, and then watch as they all collide.
As the worlds merge and characters meet one another, puzzle systems intertwine, creating surprising new possibilities. Explore at your own pace, revisit worlds and return to challenges as you see fit. Discover unique playable characters, master evolving gameplay mechanics, and decipher the deep mysteries of a sprawling, interconnected game world. Blending exploration, storytelling, and ever-progressing mechanics, Order of the Sinking Star invites you into a mysterious, living puzzle unlike anything you’ve played.
Game Features
Master a Thousand Interwoven Challenges –Embark on an innovative puzzle adventure with dozens of game mechanics and hundreds of hours of unique gameplay. Each puzzle builds on the last, introducing new game mechanics that reward curiosity and persistence.
Choose Your Path, Roam at Your Pace – Explore four expansive, mysterious game worlds, each with its own characters, rules, dangers, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Come and go as you like; you are free to take on the puzzles you discover at your own pace.
Take the Helm of Some Unlikely Heroes – A queen, a thief, a warrior, a wizard, and a talking boat are just some of the heroes of this tale. Each character wields complimentary abilities and has captivating stories to tell.
Decipher an Epic Tale – As playable characters begin to meet and worlds collide, the mystery untangles. Through gameplay and notes you collect, you’ll learn more about this enigmatic realm. Piece by piece and clue by clue, you’ll uncover the secrets of the Order of the Sinking Star.
Order of the Sinking Star is in development for both PC and Nintendo Switch 2 and set to launch in 2026. To learn more about the game, please visit orderofthesinkingstar.com.
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games — including premium and live-service titles — across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Frosthaven and Have a Nice Death.
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.
ABOUT THEKLA, INC.
Thekla, Inc. is an independent video game studio led by Jonathan Blow, known for creating critically acclaimed titles like The Witness and Braid. Originally established in 2009, the studio is based in Denver, Colo., and focuses on making games with high artistic and technical quality. The studio is currently working on Order of the Sinking Star, the studio’s most ambitious and massive puzzle adventure yet, set to launch in 2026.
Tackle new jobs with the powerful magnet gripper attachment in the port management sim’s first major expansion on PC, PlayStation and Xbox
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – June 10, 2026 – There’s more work to be done at Port Wake! Today, Saber Interactive released “DeepWaters,” the first major DLC forDocked, bringing new tools and challenges to the realistic port simulation game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The new DLC introduces the powerful magnet gripper attachment, plus a new mission and a dozen unique jobs. “Deep Waters” is free to download now for owners of the “New Horizons” expansion pack or the Deluxe Edition of Docked.
Port Wake is on the verge of achieving International Port status when a major ship accident interrupts port operations. As a seasoned port operator, you’ve got an idea of how to set things right: a shiny new magnet gripper attachment! Compatible with the MHC Crane, Reach Stacker, STS Crane, RMG Crane, and Straddle Carrier, this new gadget allows you to handle new types of cargo like scrap metal and oversized loads with ease.
In addition to the new magnet gripper attachment, “Deep Waters” introduces a new mission and 12 new jobs where players can utilize the new equipment to pack metal scraps into metal cubes, unearth long-lost history, and more.
The “Deep Waters” DLC is available as part of the “New Horizons” expansion pack – featuring both the “Deep Waters” DLC and a new DLC still to come. Pick up the “New Horizons” pack for $14.99, or get it as part of Docked‘s Deluxe Edition for $39.99.
Docked and the “Deep Waters” DLC are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit saber.games/docked.
About Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, Road Kings, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, Bus Bound, Docked, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The MasterChief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
Download the Cozy Marbles demo today and get rolling in the comfy world of marble run building
London, UK – June 10, 2026 – Build a marble marvel and create the marble run of your dreams with the brand-new playable demo for Cozy Marbles, available to download on Steam today and included as part of next week’s Steam Next Fest.
Roll into the nostalgic world of marble run building with freeform construction tools and your own toybox of track pieces. Place loops, twists, and drops to build awe-inspiring courses and intricate tracks, before rolling your marbles off on their adventure.
Ease in with the tutorial, take on challenges, and use a selection of big, small, and wacky pieces to fit together the marble course you’ve always wanted to roll with.
In the full game, launching later this year on Steam, build your marble runs across a range of themed environments, including a mesmerising Space Station perfect for high-tech portals and laser tunnels, and a Fairytale Tavern, an idyllic backdrop for castle coasters or an intricate forest labyrinth.
Customise your marbles with a huge range of colours, facial expressions, stylish hats, and silly little arms. Relax and unwind with a lo-fi soundtrack as you create marble masterpieces to share with the world, importing courses from other builders and exporting your own creations to share with others.
ABOUT PIXEL PEA GAMES Pixel Pea Games is a solo developer making cozy games, based in Berlin, Germany. Cozy Marbles is the studio’s debut game.
ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT Mythwright is the independent publisher of hit Simulation, Management and Strategy games including Thronefall, Going Medieval, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Bladesong and TerraTech Legion.
The original title in the dark Three Kingdoms action RPG series
Hertfordshire,9th June 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA announced that their dark Three Kingdoms action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition will be released for Nintendo Switch™ 2 on 3rd September 2026. The base game and all three major DLC will be included.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition – Nintendo Switch™ 2 edition trailer
First released in 2023, the critically acclaimed Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has surpassed over 5 million players to date and sold over 1 million copies worldwide. The game follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.
Released in 2024, its expansive Complete Edition includes the base game alongside the three major DLC – Battle of Zhongyuan, Conqueror of Jiangdong, and Upheaval in Jingxiang – as well as new endgame content, The Thousand-Mile Journey. Players can enjoy these additional scenarios with characters from the armies of Cao Cao, Sun Ce, and Liu Bei, as well as extra weapon types (cestuses, long swords, and whips). The action-packed gameplay is further enhanced by new difficulties, new stages, new Divine Beasts and more challenging difficulty levels, as well as expanded functions. Fans will also have access to a range of collaborative DLC, adding equipment and stages from Nioh 2, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, and Lies of P.
Furthermore, three in-game items that were included with the initial release of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty – Baihu Armour, Zhuque Armour, and Qinglong Armour – will be included in the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of the Complete Edition, alongside The Records of the Grand Historian, an in-game item that shows the location of Marking Flags on the mini-map. In celebration of the upcoming release of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch™ 2, an exclusive set of equipment, Xuanwu Armour, will be available to all Nintendo Switch™ 2 owners of the game*.
Earlier in the week, fans were treated with the announcement of Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, scheduled for release in early 2027. This sequel to Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will further refine and enhance the fast-paced, tactical combat of the first game with the inclusion of defensive Chinese martial arts, such as the ability to deflect incoming attacks. The Morale feature also makes a return, giving players the opportunity to conquer the battlefield. To help celebrate the announcement of Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the previous title, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, is once again available on XBOX Game Pass for fans to start their journey.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition is scheduled to release 3rd September 2026 on Nintendo Switch™ 2.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition is already available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Steam®. The game features Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember is currently in development and is scheduled to release early 2027 on XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™2, XBOX PC and Steam®, and will be available from day one with XBOX Game Pass. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
* The Xuanwu Armour equipment set will be available from 18:00PT on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 until 7:59PT on Wednesday 30th September 2026. The Xuanwu Armour equipment set will be available via Deliveries in the Battle Flag menu after the player has applied the patch released alongside the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of the Complete Edition.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO is best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ WARRIORS series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment series DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), KOEI TECMO has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
The taskbar idle auto-battler invites players to recruit, battle, and build their ultimate Duelist squad
Hong Kong, China – June 10th, 2026 – One Interactive Studio and Infini Fun today announced that an updated free demo for Duelist: Idle Expedition is now available on Steam ahead of Steam Next Fest. The latest demo gives players an early look at the JRPG pixel-art idle auto-battler ahead of its planned release later this year.
Designed to live on your taskbar, Duelist: Idle Expedition lets players build and manage a travelling Guild of hand-drawn Duelists, watching them fight, grow, and adventure across the Continent, even when you step away. With 91 unique roles spanning 7 main classes and 21 sub-classes, over 200 pieces of equipment to grind for, and a deep camp management system complete with a Tavern, Blacksmith, and Shopkeeper, the game blends satisfying idle progression with genuine strategic depth.
The demo offers a hands-on introduction to the game’s core loop: recruit Duelists, discover powerful role combinations, gear them up, and defeat rival Guilds across the Continent. Players can also begin building their camp facilities, unlocking followers and regional Combat Styles that open up new build strategies and progression paths.
Key Features
91 Unique Duelist Roles: Choose from 7 main classes and 21 sub-classes, each with individual abilities and animations. Discover the most powerful combinations to build your legendary team.
Taskbar Idle Battler: Your Guild fights and progresses automatically, making it the perfect companion for your working day. Your adventure continues even when you’re busy.
Deep Equipment System: Grind for over 200 items, including 60+ class-exclusive Legendary Equipment pieces, and customise each piece through enchanting to perfect your build.
Camp Management: Run your travelling camp; grow revenue at the Tavern, upgrade your Blacksmith for superior gear, and let your Shopkeeper turn spoils into supplies.
Followers & Combat Styles: Defeat rival Duelists to earn Followers and unlock regional Combat Styles that add new layers of strategy and progression.
Multilingual Support: Available in 15 languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and more.
About Infini Fun
Infini Fun is a China-based game publisher founded in 2024 with a strong focus on the global market. Specializing in multi-platform titles for PC and consoles, the company provides funding and technical support for developers, while also offering comprehensive services across all stages of game development, including platform porting, localization QA, and design consulting.
Backed by a team with over 15 years of publishing experience, Infini Fun approaches each project with care and passion, aiming to build long-term creative partnerships with developers and serve as a bridge connecting creators and players around the world.
Semi-real-time action card game showcases tactical movement, deckbuilding and dark fantasy visuals
Hong Kong, China – June 10th, 2026 – Snako Production and Infini Fun are pleased to announce that an updated demo of their mold-breaking fusion of deckbuilding strategy and action-combat evasion, Golden Swirl, is now available on Steam. The demo will be participating in Steam Next Fest, kicking off on June 15th, but players don’t have to wait to dive into the dark fantasy world and see what awaits when the game releases in 2026.
Unlike traditional turn-based games, Golden Swirl has you dodging boss attacks while playing your cards, balancing deck-building with tactical movement. There are four characters to choose from, each with their own unique starting relics and card pools. With over 120 cards and over 100 relics to add to your collection, you can forge unique builds and discover deep synergies to craft devastatingly effective strategies
As you explore procedurally generated dungeons, meeting maddened merchants and silent swordsmen with their own tales to tell, you will be faced with difficult choices that will permanently alter your combat rewards and resource progression. Every choice you make ripples through the “Golden Will.” These events dictate your path forward and silently erode your character’s state, subtly yet fundamentally twisting your deck’s composition
Golden Swirl is set in a dark fantasy world, scored to a rousing gothic metal soundtrack. Set in a world where the deities have fallen after the “Great Dreamer” invaded the realm and the Black Moon twisted into a colossal Swirl poised to devour everything, you represent the last glimmer of hope. You must step into the treacherous Golden Swirl, sworn to uncover the ultimate truth behind this apocalyptic cataclysm.
Key Features
Deckbuilding Strategy x Real-Time Action: Utilize the timing of every card played to reposition and adjust your attack vectors. Break free from the static, turn-based exchanges of traditional card games!
4 Characters & Deep Customisation: Four playable characters with unique traits and card pools that can be customized to match your playstyle.
A Threefold Strategy: Over 100 relics, 120 cards, and a rich array of card runes allow you to forge unique builds and discover deep synergies
Greed x Fear: Choices make ripples through the “Golden Will”, subtly yet fundamentally twisting your deck’s composition
Procedural Dungeons & Interactive NPCs: Every expedition is unique and not every soul you encounter is a friend…
Dark Fantasy Story: Dive into a rich mythology, encounter tragic tales and avert an apocalyptic cataclysm
About Infini Fun
Infini Fun is a China-based game publisher founded in 2024 with a strong focus on the global market. Specializing in multi-platform titles for PC and consoles, the company provides funding and technical support for developers, while also offering comprehensive services across all stages of game development, including platform porting, localization QA, and design consulting.
Backed by a team with over 15 years of publishing experience, Infini Fun approaches each project with care and passion, aiming to build long-term creative partnerships with developers and serve as a bridge connecting creators and players around the world.
Embrace the quiet life of a beekeeper, fortify your village with stone and wield legendary new steel
Oberhaching, Germany, June 10, 2026 – The world of Sengoku Dynasty, a blend of settlement building, roleplaying and action adventure in a stunning open world, keeps growing. After adding a whole new archipelago with the Kanata Update in March and celebrating springtime with the Sakura update and DLC in April, development team Superkami and publisher Toplitz Productions are getting ready to unleash the new free Shokunin update.
Available on all platforms tomorrow, June 11, 2026, Shokunin adds dozens of new elements to the content rich world of Sengoku Dynasty’s feudal Japan. The gentle hum of the hive comes to Nata Valley. You can now master the ancient art of beekeeping and harvest honey or wax, adding sweet new produce to your production chains. To look the part, a traditional Beekeeper Clothing Set has been added.
From rugged foundations to delicate finishes, you now have even more achitectural control. You can fortify your houses with robust stone foundations and matching entrance ramps, or improve your roofs with traditional clay roof tiles. Paper-based doors and straw-woven fences offer unprecedented aesthetic variety to capture the spirit of the era.
For those walking the Way of the Warrior, two new legendary weapon sets, the Spirit of the Woods and the Sprit of the Sea will be available, adding even more variety to your arsenal.
The Shokunin update for Sengoku Dynasty will be available tomorrow on PC and consoles. For more information, please head over to the respective store pages, or join our official Discord server to stay updated on Sengoku Dynasty and the other exciting titles from Toplitz Productions.
Shokunin Update Content Overview:
Beekeeping
New building options: Stone foundations, clay tile roofs, new door types, etc.
New structures: Pottery Kiln Workstation, Beehives, Straw-based fences etc.
New Equipment: Beekeeper Clothing Set, Unique Masks (Bird, Cat)
New Items: Pottery, Honey, Beeswax etc.
Two Legendary Weapon Sets
Bugfixes
About Superkami Superkami is a studio with one mission – to let talented people make the best games they can. As an agile, fully remote studio with a team all over the world consisting of experienced veterans and ambitious newcomers they seek to bring unique content to a whole new audience through their innovation and style. Their first announced title is Sengoku Dynasty – an open-world survival builder set in the beautiful world of medieval Japan.
About Toplitz Productions: The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.
Watch the announcement trailer now & Steam Next Fest demo on the way
Poland – 9 June 2026 – Fairy Mount Games, a new independent studio founded by veteran developers with a love for strategy games, original mechanics and accessible design, has announced Flame, Forest & Flood, a cozy three-player strategy game coming to Steam in Fall 2026.
The announcement trailer is available to watch now, offering a first look at the game’s inviting world, and the strategic showdown between the three elementals that is at the heart of every match.
A playable demo of Flame, Forest & Floodwill be available during an upcoming Steam Next Fest, giving players the chance to experience its approachable rules, no-randomness strategy and friendly three-way rivalry ahead of launch.
Founded by Denis Comtesse and Blaze Zywiczynski, two long-time developers, Fairy Mount Games is built around a simple philosophy: bold ideas, elegant design, and making games their own way. The studio’s first original title, Flame, Forest & Flood, reflects that approach with an accessible multiplayer cozy strategy experience designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, while still offering meaningful depth for competitive players.
Built around three elemental forces, Flame, Forest and Flood, the game allows players to jump in quickly, understand the rules within minutes, and discover the wealth of tactical possibilities hidden beneath its approachable surface. With no randomness, every outcome is driven by player choice, positioning and strategy.
In Flame, Forest & Flood, players meet three timeless Elementals: Adeer, the spirit of Forest; Herr Mitt, the guardian of Flood; and Blaze, the keeper of Flame. These eternal frenemies are locked in an endless cycle of life, growth and rebirth, with each match unfolding through clever decisions, satisfying tactical turns and sudden comebacks.
Fairy Mount Games brings more than a decade of Godot experience to the project, alongside a commitment to original ideas, open-source tools and handcrafted development. The studio does not use generative AI, reflecting its love for the creative process and the craft behind every part of making a game.
“Flame, Forest & Flood is unlike anything we’ve made in the past. Unlike the rest of the industry that seems hell-bent on rushing forward, we wanted to get back to the basics.” Said Blaze Zywiczynski, CEO of Fairy Mount Games. “We looked to classic board games for inspiration and distilled FFF to the very essence of many strategy games – competition over territory. We managed to marry very simple, unique rules with a surprising amount of tactical depth that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their age, gender or game literacy. Every aspect of the game has been handcrafted to be as inviting as possible.”
Key features include:
A cozy three-player strategy showdown built around Flame, Forest and Flood
Simple rules with surprising tactical depth
No randomness: every outcome comes from player decisions
Local and online multiplayer support
Bot support for solo or flexible play
Friendly rivalry, accessible play, and endlessly replayable matches
A colourful world starring Adeer, Herr Mitt and Blaze, the game’s elemental trio
Built by veteran developers with deep strategy design and Godot experience
Flame, Forest & Flood is planned for release on Steam in Fall 2026. Players can wishlist the game now and follow for updates ahead of its Steam Next Fest demo.
Flame, Forest & Flood is a cozy three-player strategy showdown where simple rules meet surprising depth. Easy to learn, endlessly replayable, and built so everyone can play and anyone can win, the game offers clever moves, friendly rivalry and a fresh way to strategize.
About Fairy Mount Games
Fairy Mount Games is an independent game studio founded by veteran developers Denis Comtesse (Rogue State Revolution, Precipice, Deep Sixed) and Blaze Zywiczynski(Frostpunk, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, This War of Mine), two old friends with a shared love of strategy games, bold ideas and original mechanics. The studio makes games its own way, choosing new and exciting ideas over the tried and true, and believes deep, fun games do not need to be bloated or complicated.
Based around a commitment to handcrafted development, open-source tools and more than a decade of Godot experience, Fairy Mount Games is focused on creating accessible, original strategy games for players of all ages. Flame, Forest & Flood is the studio’s first original title.
