Craft otherworldly habitats and explore new biomes in a wholesome nature sim

Lansing, Michigan, June 20th, 2025 | Minjonia Studios is proud to announce that their debut title, CritterGarden, is finally out now on Steam! Created by a biology teacher turned game developer, CritterGarden started as a passion project inspired by cozy creature-collecting games such as Viva Piñata. It has since evolved into its own unique game that the solo dev studio is thrilled to share with audiences. Whether you are a fan of creature collecting or farming sims, CritterGarden offers a little bit of both genres for everyone. 

CritterGarden: A Planet Full of Possibilities! 

What begins as a simple mission in outer space takes a turn when a shipwreck leaves you on a stranded, lifeless planet. Now, the fate of this planet depends on you! Lend a helping hand by putting your astrobiologist skills to good use: Gather plants, animals, recipes, and research upgrades to help the planet feel alive once again. Collect, breed, and evolve up to 96 cute and quirky Critters. You will also need to recover the lost parts of your ship for a safe return home!

Raise, Care, and Evolve Critters

To become a professional caregiver for your critters, you must understand their unique needs and follow their special diets to keep them happy and healthy enough to grow! In CritterGarden, you can unlock new critters by evolving the ones currently in your garden, allowing you to complete the Critter Tree of Life. You will have the opportunity to care for a wide variety of animals, including farm animals and livestock, as well as wild animals such as armadillos and kangaroos in the desert, polar bears and penguins in the Arctic, and even legendary creatures like Sasquatch and dragons. It is up to you to use your available resources and space wisely to maintain balanced ecosystems.

Sow, Harvest, repeat!

The first step to farming in CritterGarden, is you must select the appropriate biome and suitable soil to allow your crops to thrive. Just as Critters have specific needs, crops do too! Try out different techniques with your harvest to yield the best results. Check off every new item you obtain to achieve 100% journal completion of your Critter and Plant collection. Sell any surplus inventory items to purchase unlockable customized items, tools, farm layouts, and designs. Complete research upgrades to enhance the durability of your garden tools, allowing you to work faster, breed Critters more quickly, and earn currency more rapidly.

Complete mini games and discover the truth of the planet!

In your downtime, create your own distinguished gardens through crafting recipes, such as cactus gardens, mushroom gorges, and more! Play four classic arcade-style mini-games to collect all necessary missing ship parts. Throughout your journey, your robot companion will task you with quests filled with lore and valuable rewards. Gradually uncover the lore behind why the planet you’ve landed on is void of all life and what secrets your mysterious and helpful robot companion is hiding.

Full game features 

• Collect a total of 96 Critters through a phylogenetic tree of life
• Play 4 arcade-style mini-games to retrieve all missing ship parts and uncover the lore of the planet
• Achieve 100% Journal completion of your Critter and plant collection
• Unlock 9 biomes, ranging from the dry desert to the chilly Arctic
• Craft special recipes to personalize and enhance your gardens

Make sure to wishlist CritterGarden on Steam, and join the Discord for community discussions!

###

About Minjonia Studios

CritterGarden is the passion project of an evolutionary biologist turned solo-dev. He aims to bring audiences relaxing gaming experiences that feel rewarding to complete, while also offering some educational value.

The New Video Game Inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s Hit  Series Arrives on Console and PC in a Magical New Adventure.

Los Angeles, Calif. and London, UK (June 20, 2025) – Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party, the latest video game for consoles and PC inspired by the global hit streaming series Gabby’s Dollhouse and the upcoming theatrical release of Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie debuting in theaters globally on September 26, 2025. This delightful 3D narrative-adventure is expected to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on September 19, 2025. 

In DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party, players will join Gabby and her feline friend Pandy Paws as they prepare for the ultimate celebration. Using the magical catavator, fans can explore vibrant and whimsical rooms within the dollhouse, with each one unlocking a new adventure packed with playful activities, exploration and unique mini-games. From crafting with Mama and Baby Box in the Craft Room, dancing with DJ Catnip in the Music Room, to baking sweet treats with Cakey in the Kitchen, every corner offers a new adventure. Players can enjoy the game solo or team up with a friend in local co-op mode, collecting party items and unlocking adorable outfits to customize Gabby’s look. No matter how you play, it’s a celebration where everyone can shine!

“Following our previous successful collaborations with Universal Products & Experiences, we’re thrilled to work together once again on DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party,” said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “Gabby’s Dollhouse has inspired millions of children around the world to celebrate creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression, and we are honored to expand that experience into a vibrant, playful video game.”

“Gabby’s Dollhouse is an ever-growing and popular brand that captivates kids and engages parents”, said Bill Kispert, SVP & GM, Games & Digital Platforms at Universal Product & Experiences. “The new film, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, focuses on the power of play and the importance of keeping play alive at any age, so we’re excited to invite families to play, explore and immerse themselves together with DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party.”

As the franchise grows, Gabby’s Dollhouse fans can look forward to even more excitement, with the upcoming theatrical release of Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie debuting in theaters globally on September 26, 2025. Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie will feature Kristen Wiig and Gloria Estefan, who join Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the beloved streaming series. 

In 2024, Gabby’s Dollhouse  ranked as the ninth-most-viewed original streaming series, according to Nielsen. Netflix expanded the series to 100 total episodes, with its 11th season debuting on Netflix in February 2025. Rooted in a growth mindset, each episode encourages kids to think flexibly and learn from their mistakes. 

Gabby’s Dollhouse has remained a top 10 series in 63 countries, cementing its place as one of the world’s leading preschool brands. From an award-winning toy line to original music, a fan-favorite app, and a fast-growing YouTube channel, Gabby’s Dollhouse continues to captivate audiences across platforms. 

Beyond the big screen, Gabby’s Dollhouse continues to expand through Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks, global fan experiences, live events and more – bringing the magic of Gabby’s Dollhouse to life for kids and families everywhere.

Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party is expected to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC available on Steam and the Microsoft Store on September 19, 2025.  For more information, please visit OutrightGames.com.

About Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie

DreamWorks Animation elevates its global smash streaming series into its first ever cinematic adventure with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. Since the debut of the Gabby’s Dollhouse series in 2021, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and her friends on Netflix. Created by celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey, Gabby’s Dollhouse is a mixed media preschool series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse.

In the new film, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar^® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late.

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie is directed by Ryan Crego (executive producer of Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, I Heart Arlo), who earned a Children’s and Family Emmy nomination for his television feature Arlo the Alligator Boy. The film is produced by Steven Schweickart, who has served as a production supervisor or co-producer on some of DreamWorks Animation’s biggest blockbusters including How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods and most recently, Kung Fu Panda 4, which has earned almost $500 million worldwide.

The film is executive produced by Jennifer Twomey and Traci Paige Johnson, based on the Gabby’s Dollhouse series created by them.

In 2024, according to Nielsen, the Gabby’s Dollhouse series was the ninth-most-viewed streaming original series.  Netflix expanded the series to 100 total episodes, and the 11th season debuted on Netflix in February 2025.  

Rooted in a growth mindset, Gabby’s activity-based episodes encourage flexible thinking and learning from your mistakes. The Gabby’s Dollhouse series has been a Top 10 series in 63 countries on Netflix and has become a top preschool brand around the globe, inspiring an award-winning toy line, publishing, home, apparel, and more, as well as original music, a top-rated app and a growing YouTube channel visited by millions of fans weekly. 

Additionally, Gabby’s Dollhouse continues to expand through Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks, global fan experiences, live events and more.

About Universal Products & Experiences

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.  

About Outright Games

Outright Games is a global video games publisher who specialise in bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games based on beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favorites such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game and PAW Patrol World with Paramount Game Studios, Bluey: The Videogame with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, Barbie Project Friendship with Mattel, Inc. and Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

Step into a demon-slaying frenzy with angelic powers, twisted humor and non-stop roguelike action

Istanbul, Turkey – June 20th, 2025 – Istanbul-based indie developer Tale Era Interactive is excited to announce the new playable demo for its upcoming fast-paced roguelike first-person shooter, Holy Shoot. Players can now experience the intense, action-packed gameplay firsthand and step into the role of a sanctified warrior battling the embodiment of the Seven Deadly Sins. 

Join The Order of the Sanctum in a satirical descent into a hell unlike any you’ve seen before – Play the demo here!

About Holy Shoot
Set in a satirical version of hell, Holy Shoot invites players to join The Order of the Sanctum, a secret society of sanctified warriors tasked with reclaiming seven ancient artifacts stolen by demon lords representing the Seven Deadly Sins.

Players can choose from a diverse cast of angelically empowered characters, each offering unique abilities and playstyles, from tech-savvy inventors to grizzled veterans. This blend of characters enhances both strategic depth and narrative immersion, providing players with endless ways to customize their journey.

About Holy Shoot
Set in a satirical version of hell, Holy Shoot invites players to join The Order of the Sanctum, a secret society of sanctified warriors tasked with reclaiming seven ancient artifacts stolen by demon lords representing the Seven Deadly Sins.

Players can choose from a diverse cast of angelically empowered characters, each offering unique abilities and playstyles, from tech-savvy inventors to grizzled veterans. This blend of characters enhances both strategic depth and narrative immersion, providing players with endless ways to customize their journey.

Key features include:

• Roguelite Replayability – Procedurally generated levels, randomized loot and escalating challenges ensure no two playthroughs are the same
• Dynamic Combat – Engage in fast-paced, tactical battles that reward quick thinking and adaptability
• Elemental Chaos & Comedy – Unleash divine abilities, interact with reactive environments and embrace the game’s irreverent tone and distinctive visual style
• Persistent Progression – Grow stronger between runs via a central hub known as The Sanctum, where upgrades and choices shape your journey

For more information about Holy Shoot:
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2881660/Holy_Shoot/
Visit the Tale Era Interactive website: https://www.taleera.com/

About Tale Era Interactive

Tale Era Interactive is a passionate team of game developers and storytellers committed to transforming imaginative narratives into unforgettable gaming experiences. Their flagship title, Holy Shoot, was developed with care (and plenty of coffee) using Unreal Engine. With many more projects on the horizon, Tale Era Interactive is just getting started.

Dedicated to building immersive, entertaining worlds, the team draws on a deep love of gaming that spans generations – from veterans who’ve been playing since the late 1970s to newer voices born in the 21st century. Tale Era Interactive aims to create games that players will enjoy for years to come.

Singapore – June 20, 2025 – HoYoverse today announced that Honkai: Star Rail’s Version 3.4 update, titled For the Sun is Set to Die, will launch globally on July 2, 2025. The news was revealed during the recent Special Program Livestream, which previewed major content additions and collaborations.

Version 3.4 brings players to a critical turning point in the Flame-Chase storyline, as Phainon and the Trailblazer prepare to shape the dawn of the Era Nova. Phainon will also become a new playable 5-star character, joining the expanding cast of powerful allies.

In a first for the title, HoYoverse revealed a landmark crossover with the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] franchise. Beloved Heroic Spirits Saber and Archer will join the world of Honkai: Star Rail as fully playable characters, combining their legendary combat styles with the game’s dynamic tactical system.

Additional highlights in Version 3.4 include:

• Combat enhancements for Silver Wolf, Blade, Kafka, and Jingliu
• New outfit debut: “Spring Missive” for Firefly
• Major quality-of-life improvements and expanded narrative content

As part of the collaboration, players will be able to claim Archer for free by logging in during the event period, starting July 11 through the end of Version 3.6. Both character and Light Cone banners for the collaboration will remain available long-term after the event begins.

Solve sokoban-style puzzles in a journey through grief, memory, and healing with a 10% launch discount available for a limited time.

Adelaide, Australia – June 20, 2025 – The heartfelt fantasy puzzle game After Light Fades is out now on Steam for PC, launching with a 10% discount for its first week. Developed by indie studio Orchid of Redemption, the game invites players into a surreal, magical world shaped by memory and loss. Across seven handcrafted puzzle worlds and more than 100 sokoban-style challenges, players must uncover meaning, navigate grief, and ultimately let go of what once was.

See the emotional puzzle journey in action in the official launch trailer:

The story is told primarily through gameplay and environment. Each interaction, whether connecting circuits, redirecting fire, or growing vines, is designed to reflect Alice’s emotional transformation. Rather than relying on dialogue or cutscenes, After Light Fades encourages players to feel the emotional weight of its themes through the mechanics themselves. The act of letting go is not only narrative but mechanical, as players are asked to abandon key abilities they have grown attached to. This design choice reinforces the game’s central message: loss and growth are deeply connected, and transformation requires change.

The game builds on sokoban-style design and expands it with magical, interconnected systems. Players will experiment with mirrors, magnets, elemental transmutation, guardian spirits, clones, portals, and more. The relationships between objects create layered challenges where logic and emotion meet.

A complete level editor with Steam Workshop support is included at launch, giving players the tools to build and share original puzzles using the same mechanics found in the main story.

Key Features:

• Seven Emotional Puzzle Worlds – Explore seven handcrafted fantasy environments, spanning over 100 puzzles, each reflecting a stage of grief. From shimmering coves to shifting manors, every world features its own emotional tone and puzzle mechanics, each ending in a powerful act of letting go.
• Interconnected Sokoban-Inspired Mechanics – Solve spatial puzzles where objects interact in surprising and meaningful ways. Use mirrors, magnets, fire, vines, clones, and elemental systems in deeply layered challenges that evolve far beyond traditional box-pushing.
• Metaphor-Driven Narrative of Healing and Transformation – Experience an emotionally resonant story told through gameplay. Each of the 7 key mechanics you master is eventually relinquished, making each act of puzzle-solving a reflection of the main character’s internal journey through grief and growth.
• Built-In Level Editor with Steam Workshop Integration – Create, share, and explore player-made puzzles with the same powerful toolset used in the main game. Design intricate emotional journeys or mechanical experiments and upload them directly to the Steam Workshop.

After Light Fades is now available on PC via Steam for $14.99 USD with a limited-time 10% launch discount.

About Orchid of Redemption

Orchid of Redemption is an independent game studio based in Adelaide, Australia, focused on crafting simple, rich, and flowing experiences through a “minimum lovable product” philosophy. By stripping away excess, the studio creates games that resonate with clarity and purpose. After Light Fades is their second release, following the award-winning debut title Joon Shining.

Studio Wildcard released a brand new trailer revealing story elements coming in the ARK: Lost Colony expansion update in December 2025. Both Ragnarok Ascended and the Lost Colony Expansion Pass are scheduled for launch in ARK: Survival Ascended this evening, June 19th pacific time for all platforms (PC, Xbox, PlayStation). Stay tuned for the Ragnarok Ascended Trailer coming very soon!

Confront the demons of Arat Prime — birthplace of the ARKs — in ASA’s first massive canonical expansion pack, ARK: Lost Colony! Starring Michelle Yeoh as Mei Yin in cinematic anime sequences by legendary Japanese studio MAPPA, the epic new story of Lost Colony bridges the gap from ARK Extinction to ARK Genesis and directly into the world of ARK 2.

Start your journey with a powerful edge with ARK: Lost Colony Expansion Pass and unlock early access to game-changing content. 

Enhance your journey from day-one with the Lost Colony Expansion Pass! Immediately gain access to these exclusive bonuses:

• Fantastic Tames: Drakelings – Adorable seasonal shoulder dragons that each offer unique passive buffs, controlled descents, and can be wielded for tactical breath attacks and ally support. Collect all four to unlock their full potential.
• Veilwyn Companion – A mystical creature with aura-based buffs for defense, offense, and speed. It will evolve into one of two powerful forms at full launch.
• Lost Skill Tree System – Gain early access to a new progression system with three distinct paths to specialize your Survivor: master of creatures, resourceful survivor, or seasoned explorer.
• Template Hammer – A revolutionary building tool that lets you save and replicate your structures as reusable templates.
• TEK Bunker – Expand your base underground with a fully deployable TEK environment.
• DarkTek Cosmetics – Don this striking fusion of gothic elegance and sci-fi technology, including armor component skins, sword skin, and Dark Drakeling skin.
• ARK: Lost Colony (December 2025) – Confront the demons of Arat Prime — birthplace of the ARKs — in this full expansion that will directly connect the storylines of ARK Extinction and Genesis, leading into the events of ARK 2.

With a full release in December 2025, ARK: Lost Colony will be priced at $29.99, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC platforms, and can be wishlisted on Steam now.

Experience the thrilling survival adventure this June! 

London, UK, 19th June 2025 – Neolithic Dawn, the exciting upcoming VR survival adventure from indie team Neolithic is almost ready to welcome adventurers on Meta Quest. Players will head back to 10,000 BC North America, soaking up the atmosphere of this prehistoric world on 27th June 2025.

Step into the shoes of a hunter-gatherer and tame this wilderness as your story unfolds. Discovered by a tribe as a baby, the player’s journey will be long and fraught with danger as they rediscover their homeland and become the next Star Seeker. However, this is not a quest of one person, but of generations. Neolithic Dawn features multi-generational permadeath, in which each time death occurs, players become their descendants, returning 20 years later. In doing so, experiencing generational changes to the landscape, passing on skills and seeing the world evolve.

A VR survival game built around realistic physics, players will be able to craft tools and weapons by hand, climb cliff faces and more. They’ll have to choose between hunting Ice Age animals for food or taming them for a valuable companion. All whilst experiencing real-time day/night cycles and dynamic weather systems across five open-world maps.

“What began as a solo project has grown into a four-year journey of relentless passion and grit,” said James Bellian, CEO & Founder of Neolithic. “Neolithic Dawn’s Early Access launch stands as a testament to our team’s dedication and the incredible support of our community.”

KEY FEATURES

• Multi-generational Permadeath – In this new twist, when you die, you come back as your descendant. Buildings you’ve constructed remain, and you can even loot the corpse of your former self!
• Realistic Survival – Hunger, Thirst and Warmth all play a crucial role.
• Crafting – Handcraft all manner of stone tools to feed and protect yourself.
• Tame the Wilderness – Hunt prehistoric beasts or tame them, your choice!
• Online Co-Op – Don’t venture out alone, bring a friend!

Neolithic Dawn is scheduled for an Early Access release on the Horizon Store for Meta Quest on 27th June 2025. A Steam edition is in development with a launch date to be confirmed. 

Neolithic Dawn – Horizon Store Link

About Neolithic Dawn:

An open-world VR survival adventure like no other, Neolithic Dawn has been built exclusively for VR. Become a hunter/gatherer in 10,000 BC North America, taking a journey of more than one lifetime. Explore dense forests and icy tundras in this unrelenting wilderness, looking for valuable resources. Craft tools and weapons to fight prehistoric beasts, or test your skills and tame them!

About Neolithic LLC:

Started by James Bellian in 2021, Neolithic Dawn was originally a solo project looking to harness the power of VR. Over the past four years, the project and the development team have grown to create an expansive, prehistoric world filled with exciting possibilities.

Massive Update Arrives Alongside Announcement of Upcoming Multiplayer in 2025

19 June 2025 – After an incredible journey through Early Access with over 65,000 Very Positive reviews on Steam, Nokta Games is proud to announce the official V1.0 launch of Supermarket Simulator on PC.

A chill first-person simulation where every detail of running a supermarket comes alive, Supermarket Simulator invites players to take charge of their own grocery empire, from stocking shelves to setting prices, scanning items at checkout, managing staff, and dealing with shoplifters. Developed by a solo developer who was laid off from his job, the game quickly went viral during Early Access and created a new store simulator sub-genre on Steam. This full release marks the most complete and polished version of the game to date, with a robust set of new features and community-driven improvements.

Supermarket Simulator V1.0 is available now for PC via Steam, with a limited-time 25% launch discount to celebrate the full release.

What’s New in V1.0:

Throughout the Early Access period, Supermarket Simulator saw consistent content drops with over 10 major feature updates that steadily expanded its depth and replayability. Notable additions included store customisation, local markets and vehicle systems, shoplifter mechanics, a cleaning system, and the ability to offer customer discounts, each update bringing new layers of realism and strategic decision-making to the game. These regular updates laid the foundation for the full version launching today. In addition to the fully updated Early Access version, V1.0 will also add: 

• Online Orders & Town Delivery: Fulfil digital orders and send deliveries across the town. An all-new layer of management and logistics.
• Performance Optimisation: Enhanced performance and smoother gameplay across a wide range of setups.
• Quality of Life Improvements: UI upgrades, bug fixes, and gameplay refinements that make running your store more intuitive than ever.

Watch the Supermarket Simulator V1.0 launch trailer below

Players can now fully immerse themselves in designing their supermarkets, including fully optimising for efficiency, aesthetic appeal, and customer flow. From ordering stock using the in-game computer to organising goods in storage and placing them on shelves, fridges, and freezers, Supermarket Simulator offers a detailed and fun hands-on experience.

Strategic gameplay shines through a dynamic real-time market system. Players can buy products when prices dip and resell for a profit, all while keeping customer satisfaction high. As profits grow, store expansions and interior upgrades become crucial to stay competitive and meet rising demands.

Multiplayer and Console Versions Coming in 2025

In direct response to overwhelming community demand, Nokta Games is excited to confirm that both multiplayer and console versions of Supermarket Simulator are coming in 2025! For the first time, players will be able to team up and manage their supermarkets together, introducing cooperative play to the ever-evolving retail sim. Console players can also look forward to joining the fun, as the game expands beyond PC to reach a wider audience. More details on both the multiplayer and console editions will be revealed soon.

Supermarket Simulator V1.0 is available now on Steam with a limited-time 25% launch discount.

About Nokta Games

Nokta Games is an independent game studio dedicated to building immersive, systems-driven simulation experiences. With Supermarket Simulator, the team has created a detailed and engaging retail sim, shaped and refined by an active player community.

Hack into an unethical superstructure in this immersive psychological horror experience

Tallinn, Estonia – June 19, 2025 – Mike Klubnika, the solo developer behind indie-horror phenomenon Buckshot Roulette, is today thrilled to announce their next narratively-driven title – s.p.l.i.t – will launch via Steam for Windows, SteamOS and Linux on Thursday, July 24.

A short psychological horror game, s.p.l.i.t, thrusts players into the dark, cloying world of cybercrime as they attempt to hack and gain root access to an unethical superstructure.

With a focus on immersive and tactile raw terminal hacking, players will use various command line inputs to interface with the facility, while an in-game IRC programme allows them to chat with their fellow technicians in order to plan and execute a devastating malware attack.

s.p.l.i.t features Klubnika’s trademark dystopian, low-fi tech visual identity and industrial audio design – which combined with the game’s unsettling, psychological narrative and cerebral puzzles – results in an intensely atmospheric, slow-burn experience in which the dread creeps in with every keystroke.

A daunting task lies ahead. Unconscionable secrets and vulnerabilities lie buried deep below legacy code and engineering. Only with meticulous planning and unwavering composure will they be unearthed.

Regardless of the outcome, this story won’t be told for decades. Will you hold up your end?

s.p.l.i.t – Key Features

• First person gameplay with diegetic & immersive UI.
• An IRC chat where you gain intel, and learn more about the facility.
• A terminal where you run software, navigate directories, and execute commands.
• Detailed command prompt hacking puzzles with an emphasis on traditional inputs.
• Original soundtrack.

s.p.l.i.t will launch for Windows, SteamOS and Linux via Steam on July 24, and is available to wishlist now.

About Mike Klubnika

Mike Klubnika is an independent game developer from Estonia.

With a knack for sci-fi horror, Mike has spent the majority of their free time developing horror games that take place in alternate dystopias, attempting to immerse the player in handcrafted industrial environments through detailed mechanics and visual storytelling.

Drawing inspiration from artists such as Boards of Canada and Aphex Twin, Mike has also composed grungy backdrops that are featured in several of their games.