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Tactics RPG Demonschool Begins its Island Investigation Q3 2025

OAKLAND, CA — 17 April 2025 — Demonschool, the school-life tactics RPG with hints of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Italian horror cinema from developer Necrosoft Games and publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 HALL-A), kicks off the first day of class on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Q3 2025, as seen during today’s Galaxies Gaming Showcase.

Outlast the horrors of a semester at a haunted island university as bold freshman Faye, the last practicing demon hunter from a legendary family. Encounter the supernatural in investigations alongside newfound allies, battle possessed humans, demons, and other creeps in grid-based battles, and seal the monsters away before the human world is lost forever.

Hunt gruesome devils and bosses inspired by ‘60s and ’70s Italian horror cinema and Japanese horror manga as 2D and 3D realms clash, washed in the fluorescent hues of JRPG giants like Shin Megami Tensei and Persona. Master a chess-like tactical board inspired by Into the Breach and form strategies to take down Hell’s deadliest creatures.

Map out moves in the Planning phase, utilizing classmates’ strengths to position them for success. Rewind and redo actions to perfect the turn, then move on to the Action phase to set all attacks, heals, and special powers off simultaneously. Create captivating combos when characters collide as bonds grow between the battle party.

Befriend, romance, and recruit 15 different playable characters, each with distinct abilities to strengthen the team. Debuff and stun enemies with Namako’s quick dashes, and deal heavy damage with Ti’s rock attacks. Boost the party’s skills by balancing class schedules, training, extracurriculars, side quests, and more, all while maintaining a stellar GPA.

“After a few delays, we have finally shaped Demonschool into the game we set out to create,” said Brandon Sheffield, creative director of Necrosoft Games. “We’d like to thank our audience for supporting us through the development process and can’t wait for them to fish out every little detail the island has to offer.”

Demonschool begins orientation on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in Q3 2025 with English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support.

Check out Ysbryd Games via its official website, follow @YsbrydGames on social media, and join fellow demon hunters on Discord. Research Necrosoft Games on its official website, Discord, and @necrosoftgames on social media.

About Ysbryd Games

Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.

About Necrosoft Games

Necrosoft Games is an Oakland, California-based game developer with members all over the world. Founded by Game Developer Magazine and Gamasutra alum Brandon Sheffield after he left journalism, the studio now numbers six strong after developing a string of cult indie gems like Gunhouse, Oh, Deer!, and Hyper Gunsport.

Survival Action-RPG ‘Len’s Island’ Launches into 1.0 on June 19th with Co-Op Multiplayer

1.0 release date announced for open world survival crafting adventure

LONDON, UK – April 17, 2025 – Set sail on an island hopping, dungeon crawling, survival crafting adventure in Len’s Island, an open world exploration action-RPG, leaving Steam Early Access on PC and Mac on June 19th, and launching alongside a huge 1.0 update introducing 2-8 player co-op multiplayer support to the game for the very first time.

Coming in the 1.0 update this June, explore and survive Len’s Island with friends with the introduction of co-op multiplayer for up to 8 adventurers. Delve into new underground biomes, collect specialty weapons and tools, uncover a powerful new armor set, and unlock the brand-new Act 5 dungeon to conquer the game’s final boss. Customize your skillset by unlocking specialized roles through the new skilltree, discover an in-depth storyline by learning the language of the Ancients, unlock new ranged weapons, and take advantage of new animal husbandry mechanics, alongside much, much more.

For a closer look at the new content coming with Len’s Island’s 1.0 update, check out this dev diary.

Available now in Steam Early Access, and with over 200,000 units already sold, Len’s Island is an open world survival adventure that blends peaceful island living with skill-based combat and deep character progression.

Build, fight, farm, and shape the world around you as you explore a vibrant archipelago. Gather resources, build your dream homestead, and explore diverse landscapes, from dense forests and tropical islands, to frozen wastelands and underground caves. Descend into treacherous dungeons to discover valuable loot and take down powerful bosses, utilising a variety of weapons, armour, and enchantments to defeat formidable enemies and engage in fast-paced combat.

Craft your ship and set sail across the ocean to discover uncharted territories and uncover hidden secrets. Build settlements around the world by growing towns and trading resources, and master the art of crafting to forge powerful weapons, sturdy armor, and essential survival tools. Tailor your character to fit your playstyle through an in-depth skill progression system—whether you’re a fearless warrior or a peaceful farmer, Len’s Island awaits.

“It was really important for us developers to create meaningful content for 1.0 that will enhance not only the game as it stands, but also what it’s like to play multiplayer with your friends,” said Julian Ball, Founder & Director at Flow Studio. “We’ve made sure that 1.0 offers players a fully immersive experience, so whether you’re a builder, fighter, farmer, or explorer, there are plenty of exciting things in store for you.”

Len’s Island will launch into 1.0 on Steam on June 19th, 2025. For more information visit the Len’s Island website.

About Flow Studio

Starting as a solo weekend project around 6 years ago, Julian Ball created Len’s Island to make his vision for the perfect game come to life. As the development of Len’s Island progressed, Julian created an independent game development studio called Flow Studio, which is currently headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The team is a small group of creatives with a common passion: to create gaming experiences they are truly proud of. Flow Studio has steadily grown from two developers since launching Len’s Island into Early Access in 2021 to the now five-developer team from Australia and Europe.

About Fireshine Games 

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies.

THINK FAST… OR DIE SLOW. THE ABYSS AWAITS IN CHASMAL FEAR, UNLEASHED TODAY ON STEAM!

Face the horrors of the Magnus Facility in MystiveDev’s claustrophobic bodycam-style nightmare

LOS ANGELES, USA – APRIL 17, 2025 – Snail inc., its indie branch Wandering Wizard are thrilled to announce that MystiveDev’s underwater bodycam-style FPS action horror, Chasmal Fear, has arrived today on Steam. Set in an abandoned deep-sea sci-fi facility, Chasmal Fear tasks Steam players, either solo or co-op, with taking on the unspeakable horrors that lurk in the abyss, where no one can hear you scream. 

Ready to brave the abyss and find out what plagues the Magnus Facility? Brave early adopters can take advantage of a special Steam launch discount of 10% off the game’s full price of $19.99 (or regional equivalent) for the next 7 days.

Chasmal Fear will see players awaken alone (or with a friend in co-op) in a once-bustling deep-sea facility that’s now eerily silent, excluding the things that still move in the shadows. With limited supplies, unpredictable enemies, and a facility that seems to fight back, every choice you make could be your last. Will you sneak by unseen, or stand your ground? Explore every corner, or make a run for it? Think fast. Your survival depends on it.

Built in Unreal Engine 5 from a tension-filled immersive bodycam perspective, Chasmal Fear delivers an all too real experience where nothing feels safe, and everything feels too close. From flickering lights to distant screams, it’s not just what you see, it’s what you don’t. Even the nerves of the bravest gamers will be tested as they fight, sneak, or die trying. 

For more information on Chasmal Fear, including a full list of key features, head over the official game page on Steam.

To learn more about the development process and inspiration behind Chasmal Fear, check out their Beyond The Surface Developer Diary Series

About MystiveDev
MystiveDev is a small indie game development studio focused on providing entertaining, innovative, and story-rich video game experiences. Before MystiveDev, the developers worked on Alan Sharp, Wipe: Toilet Plague and outsourced work for various clients around the globe. After the studio was founded, MystiveDev started as full-time solo developers and developed Mirror Forge – published by DreadXP, Santa Fell in the Wrong House, and now Chasmal Fear.

About Wandering Wizard

Wandering Wizard is passionately committed to championing indie game developers. We provide a platform for fresh voices, revolutionary ideas, and daring experiments within the indie gaming realm. Embracing the inherent risks of indie game development, we partner with creators worldwide to enrich the global gaming community with inclusive, inspiring, and innovative gaming experiences.About Snail, Inc. Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Update 2.5 Welcomes Puko + Imagination Celebration!

Watch the Imagination Celebration Event trailer below.

Additional features include:

  • Imagination Celebration Event – From April 18 to May 22, team up with Hello Kitty and Friends and dress up as knights, princesses and wizards to find the Mystic Stones she needs to restore magic to the Kingdom of Friendship. Huzzah!
  • The Story Continues – It ain’t easy being green! Help Keroppi add an orchard atop the City Town rooftops and plant and grow 13 new fruits to make yummy new Fruit Sandos in the Imagination Cafe!
  • New Visitors & Quests – Decorate a cabin to welcome Retsuko’s free-spirited friend Puko. Plus, new quests have been added for those looking to spend more quality time with certain visitors.
  • Quality of Life Improvements and New Features – Several features based on player feedback have been added to improve gameplay, including a map for City Town Sewers, a revamped tool wheel and more!
  • And More to Come – Prepare for an egg-cellent island takeover of an iconic Sanrio pal! Stay tuned for more updates…

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and Nintendo Switch Lite, PC via Steam, and Apple Arcade. Players can look forward to exciting content updates coming soon.

For more information, visit the official website, join the official Discord server.

OPEN FIRE! TAKE AIM WITH DESTRUCTIVE ARTILLERY IN BASE-BUILDER TOWER DEFENSE ‘BLOCK FORTRESS 2’, OUT NOW!

Become A Master Builder: Invade Planetary Biomes and Defeat Waves of Enemies Throughout the Blockverse

Raleigh, North Carolina, April 17th, 2025 | Founded by four brothers, Foursaken Media—an indie powerhouse with over 50 million downloads across mobile and PC—is excited to announce that their latest title, Block Fortress 2, is out now on Steam! Expertly assemble blocks to craft your indestructible fortress, explore weapon options to build the deadliest defense, and conquer your enemies!  

Build Your Block Fortress

Following their popular mobile game lineup, including War Tortoise 2, Bug Heroes: Tower Defense, and the original Block Fortress, Foursaken Media has introduced a unique take on the base-building genre. Combining the best elements of block-building, tower defense, and both FPS and TPS gameplay, Block Fortress 2 offers something for everyone. Enter the Blockverse and construct the most impenetrable fortress imaginable—one block at a time. Each mission begins with a deployment phase where you can establish your base defenses. Make use of different block types to your advantage, such as turrets, shield generators, zip lines, and landmines. Strategically place barriers to protect your base from waves of incoming enemies, including Goblocks, Zomblocks, and more. With multiple gameplay modes—sandbox, missions, and survival—Block Fortress 2 promises endless content for hours of action-packed fun.

Build, Defend, Repeat

After setting up your creation, get ready to defend your barracks! Switch between first-person and third-person shooter modes to best match your playstyle. Choose from a wide range of weapons, including rocket launchers, gravity guns, plasma rifles, power blades, and more. Then, open fire until all enemy targets are eliminated! To survive in the Blockverse, you must become a master builder, commander, and fighter. Challenge yourself to conquer ten different planetary biomes in survival mode, where you’ll face the day-to-night horrors of the cubic world—dealing with hazardous weather, lava, and monsters—just to name a few. Earn experience points and special achievements by successfully completing missions. Level up your character and unlock new items within a massive tech tree. Collect special blocks, equipment, bots, and furniture to deck out your home alongside all of your battle trophies!

Share your Designs

If you can envision it, you can build it! Create farms, teleporters, and nearly anything else you can think of. Explore the freedom of sandbox mode, where you can choose the planet’s terrain, terraform the map, customize enemy types and attacks, and even set battle messages. Afterward, share your creations or download those made by other players online. Recreate maps inspired by scenes from your favorite movies and historical battle reenactments, or simply relax and freestyle your own world—the choice is yours!

Gameplay Features:

  • FPS/TPS gameplay with a unique mix of block-building and tower defense. 
  • Boundless customization possibilities – Dozens of block types, character weapons and items, and specialized soldiers at your command to help you fight!
  • Establish Galactic Dominance in Survival mode – Conquer 10 different planets, each featuring unique biomes and enemies.
  • Multiple Game Modes – Including sandbox, missions, and survival.
  • Fully deck out your home – Take a break from combat and get creative building a home on your command ship.
  • Create and share your own levels with an extensive mission builder.

Block Fortress 2 is now on Steam. Check out the other games by Foursaken Media through their website.

About Foursaken Media

Foursaken Media is a small game development studio founded by four brothers. Since the studio’s founding in 2010, the team has created games in nearly every genre, including action, RPG, puzzle, strategy, idle, and more. Their games have been downloaded over 50 million times across iOS, Android, Mac, and PC.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Rage Episode – Gameplay

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Warning: The video will contain spoilers involving the ending of the first “tape” Bloom and major plot elements. Wee rejoin Swann as she and her friends deal with the fallout of a major revelation about one of their own and try to continue living all while reminiscing in the future about this summer adventure in the Rage tape of DontNod Entertainment’s Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Rage Episode – Full Playthrough

Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Developer: DON’T NOD
Publisher: DON’T NOD
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: 18 Feb, 2025
Price: $39.99 USD

Available here – https://dont-nod.com/en/games/lost-records-bloom-and-rage/

Summary:

Recommended – “Lost Records: Bloom & Rage captures its dual eras perfectly while delivering an emotional story with new elements, even if bugs and poor writing decisions drag it down in the second half.”

Check out our review for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage here!

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TEMPEST RISING EARLY UNLOCK KICKS OFF TODAY FOR DELUXE EDITION OWNERS

Pre-order now and be among the first to experience two epic single-player RTS campaigns and multiplayer before the official launch on April 24

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. April 17, 2025 – A new dawn of RTS action is about to rise. Tempest Rising, the highly anticipated, modern real-time strategy game from Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms publishing label and Knights Peak, in partnership with developer Slipgate Ironworks, today kicks off its early unlock period for all Deluxe Edition pre-order owners. Dive in and experience the high-stakes base building, resource management, and all-out warfare that awaits in this true spiritual successor to the RTS classics of the ‘90s and 2000s.

Pre-order the Deluxe Edition Now and Start Playing Immediately!

The battlefield is waiting for you! Tempest Rising officially releases on April 24, but those who can’t hold on that long can play right now by purchasing the game’s Deluxe Edition for $49.99, which includes early access to two complete, faction-based, single-player campaigns, quick play multiplayer* and skirmish mode, all available to play immediately.

Deluxe Edition owners will also receive a digital artbook showcasing the art and lore of Tempest Rising, as well as the full digital game soundtrack, featuring 41 tracks from legendary Command & Conquer composer Frank Klepacki, plus community favorites like Michael Markie, Hexenkraft, Music Imaginary: Cielecki/Skorupa/Wierzynkiewic, and Sigurd Jøhnk-Jensen.

Tempest Rising’s Standard Edition, launching on April 24, can also be pre-ordered for $39.99. Pre-order either edition to unlock the “Commander Pack” DLC at no extra charge, featuring a variety of exclusive in-game cosmetics, including bonus player icons, skins, cursors and more.

*Ranked multiplayer will roll out for all players when Tempest Rising officially releases on April 24.

About Tempest Rising

Tempest Rising transports you to a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. Experience two epic campaigns with unique factions and deeply rewarding gameplay that keeps the focus on strategy and skill. Take full command of the battlefield as you build up your base, lead your armies into combat, and execute bold strategies to emerge victorious.

Key Features

  • Classic RTS base-building with fast, fluid, hard-hitting combat and tons of customization
  • Command two asymmetrical factions, each featuring unique harvesting models, resource systems, and distinct rosters of units for drastically different playstyles
  • Two epic single-player campaigns with between-mission cutscenes to drive the story
  • Skirmish, custom games, and ranked multiplayer matchmaking with Glicko-2 rating

Pre-order the Deluxe Edition of Tempest Rising and join the action today ahead of its official release on April 24! For the latest news and updates, visit https://tempestrising.com, and follow Tempest Rising on X/Twitter and Discord.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 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, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, 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 Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About 3D Realms

Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Cultic, Tempest Rising and RIPOUT.

Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.

About Knights Peak Interactive

Knights Peak Interactive, a division of MY.GAMES, is a game publisher partnering with diverse developers worldwide. Committed to equality, it supports both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. Knights Peak views games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment. For details, visit: https://www.knightspeak.com.

About Slipgate Ironworks™

Industry veterans with two decades’ worth of indie and AAA experience, Slipgate Ironworks™ has contributed to popular titles, including Ion Fury, Ghostrunner, Phantom Fury and most recently,the highly anticipated Tempest Rising. Proudly old-school, the team all shares the same vision: “Crafting Intense Gaming Experiences: Bold, Thrilling, Unmatched!”

For more information on Slipgate Ironworks™, please visit the official company website.

BIONIC BAY LAUNCHES TODAY – A BIOMECHANICAL WORLD OF PIXEL-PERFECT PRECISION AWAITS

Get 10% off at launch & unlock the Classic Monster Pack with the Deluxe Edition

LONDON (April 17, 2025) – Bionic Bay, the stunning pixel-art platformer from indie developers Mureena Oy and Psychoflow Studio, is officially available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam for $19.99. With its meticulously handcrafted visuals and fluid gameplay, Bionic Bay is a love letter to classic 2D platformers, reimagining the genre with new mechanics and fresh innovations for today’s players. Steam players and PS+ members can enjoy 10% off both versions of the game from April 17 to May 1 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1928690/Bionic_Bay/).

See Bionic Bay game designer, Juhana Myllys, in conversation with Shuhei Yoshida

Bionic Bay plunges players into the shoes of a scientist, stranded and trying to escape from a mysterious and ancient biomechanical world. Using unique abilities like ChronoLag, The Swap and shifting gravity, players will navigate beautifully crafted pixel-art biomes, manipulate the environment and overcome physics-based challenges and deadly traps.

Beyond the single-player story mode, Bionic Bay Online delivers a high-stakes test of skill. Master the mechanics and seamlessly combine them with hyper-fluid movement to climb the global leaderboards, facing off against the ghosts of friends and challengers from around the world. Whether chasing the perfect run or getting lost in the story, Bionic Bay has something for every platforming fan.

Bionic Bay fans keen for more can also dive into Kepler Interactive’s Creator Series, a new semi-regular YouTube series. Episode One features Bionic Bay game designer, Juhana Myllys alongside industry legend, Shuhei Yoshida, giving viewers insight into the creative process and inspirations that have shaped his games. Bionic Bay is one of this year’s most innovative indie titles and is available now for Steam and PlayStation 5 for $19.99. A Deluxe Edition containing the base game plus the spine-tingling Classic Monster Pack, featuring 8 haunting cosmetic skins inspired by icons of vintage horror, is also available for $24.99.

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Website: https://www.bionicbaygame.com/

About Mureena

Finnish solo developer Juhana Myllys is responsible for art and design. Previous projects as an artist and a designer includes indie hits Badland and Badland 2.

About Psychoflow Studio

Taiwanese indie game studio is formed by industry newcomers. This two-man company is formed by programmers who are handling the technical side of Bionic Bay.

Introducing The Royal Writ, a thrillingly inventive lane-based deckbuilder from Save Sloth Studios and Yogscast Games

Watch adorable, peculiar creatures meet their grizzly demise on the battlefield in a clever new deckbuilder where choices matter.

April 17th 2025: Independent developer Save Sloth Studios and roguelike deckbuilder obsessives Yogscast Games have today unveiled The Royal Writ – a lane-based card game with permadeath. 

Sometimes a kingdom’s problems can be solved by simple communication – which is why his illustrious highness has decided to send out letters summoning some of the troublemakers to his throne room. And if the recipients are a little reluctant to accept the invitation? No problem! A little siege never hurt anybody. 

Carefully enlist and place your peculiar creatures on a battlefield and watch them march to their eternal death or glory as they try to conquer the enemy. 

Deal damage to the enemy turn by turn, taking advantage of each card’s power or multiplication modifiers in order to reduce your target’s health to zero. Pay particular attention to the pitfalls and difficult terrain – for example, your aquatic creatures to gain an advantage in water-logged areas, or simply use your flying creatures to ignore them all together. Upgrade and enhance your soldier cards between battles via multiple mini games, as you work your way across procedurally-generated maps and battlefields in a quest to defeat and capture the final boss. 

The twist here comes from the ultimate jeopardy. If the enemy base has health remaining when a card reaches it, that card is permanently destroyed and removed from your deck, making every decision fraught with danger. You could spend ages powering up a particularly tough card, only for it to disappear if you’ve miscalculated your plans. 

Sacrificing your cards for the greater good is an integral part of the game, creating emergent sub-stories and making runs memorable. Achieve victory though strategic planning or game-breaking synergies, or fail miserably because your soldier got stuck in a bog and you forgot he can’t fly. 

Visually and aurally it’s a huge treat, combining cute picture-book visuals with the grotesque and absurd humour of a medieval world engulfed in constant war and deceit. 

“We only sign games we love,” says Simon Byron, Managing Director, Yogscast Games, “so it’s no exaggeration to say the entire team and right across the Yogscast network – fell fast and hard for The Royal Writ when we first saw it. It’s such a brilliant, fun, clever take on the genre, full of surprise and jeopardy. We want to marry it.” 

“Our original idea for the game was extremely simple, but the fun instantly kicked in as soon as we put down the first rabbit soldier on the battlefield, so it was a no-brainer for us to start making a full-fledged game out of this idea,” adds Kornél Pittmann, co-director, Save Sloth Studios.  “Now, it has grown into something filled with tons of unique mechanics, characters and visuals, and we loved working on every aspect of it”

The Royal Writ began as an entry for Ludum Dare 55, and moved into full development following hugely positive feedback. It will be releasing later this year – with a playable demo available soon. 

Amplified Games Ltd. launches POLTERGUYS: POSSESSION PARTY, a casual party game. Available today!

Thursday, April 17, 2025: Amplified Games is delighted to announce the launch of POLTERGUYS: POSSESSION PARTY, which is available now on SteamPlayStation, and Xbox Series S|X and priced at USD  $24.99.

Polterguys is a thrilling multiplayer game suitable for all ages. It combines wacky power-ups with exhilarating chases. The game features mischievous, otherworldly creatures known as “Polterguys” who possess everyday objects and scurry around a whimsical variety of fantasy and real-world locations.

The objective of the game is straightforward: be the last Polterguy standing. Players must evade a relentless monster that hunts them down, utilizing their possessed objects and power-ups to outsmart and outrun their pursuer. This creates a fast-paced, suspenseful experience where quick thinking and strategic movement are essential for survival.

With its engaging gameplay, accessible mechanics, and diverse range of settings, Polterguys offers a unique and entertaining experience for players of all skill levels.

 Key Features

  • Online multiplayer supports up to 8 players
  • Split-screen couch play for up to 4 players, who can also go online together and play as a party
  • 10 levels packed with physics-based traps and toys
  • 20 collectable costume possessions to discover and level up
  • Daily and weekly challenges
  • Weekly leaderboards
  • “The Spooky Trail” to travel along for progression
  • Personal space called the ‘haunt’ that can be customized with in-game addons

Polterguys: Possession Party is available today 17th April 2025 on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam for USD  $24.99, with a planned Nintendo Switch release on 6 June 2025.

Polterguys: Possession Party will also be featured in the inaugural Galaxies Showcase—a brand-new global video game event premiering on April 17th. Streaming live on Twitch at 3 PM US Eastern (UTC-5) / 9 PM CET https://www.twitch.tv/galaxiesshow

About Amplified Games Ltd.

Amplified Games, a new publishing label dedicated to supporting indie game developers, is officially launching with a mission to amplify great games and the passionate teams behind them. Founded by experienced industry professional Samantha Ebelthite, whose career includes leadership roles at Electronic Arts and Outright Games, Amplified Games is built on a foundation of fairness, collaboration, and a deep love for the gaming community.

“I’ve loved working in the video games industry for years, and I’ve always been passionate about helping great games find their audience. Indie developers are at the heart of creativity in gaming, and at Amplified Games, we want to give them the support they need to thrive. I’m especially excited to be working with the talented team at Madorium to launch Polterguys, a game that perfectly captures the fun and innovation that indie games bring to players.”

— Samantha Ebelthite, Founder of Amplified Games

About Madorium Ltd.

Madorium Ltd is a UK-based indie game developer. They are a small team of dedicated gaming enthusiasts who all wear many hats and believe that if they are having fun making a game, others will have fun playing it!