Get a first look at new levels, challenge powerful bosses, and listen to the theme songs of three fierce warriors

Hong Kong, China – February 20th, 2025, Game Source Entertainment and indie development team 7Quark are thrilled to announce that Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, the action-packed roguelite set in a demon-infested Edo period, will be featured at Steam Next Fest from February 24 to March 3. During the event, players can experience an expanded version of the much-loved demo, featuring new stages, expanded maps, and an all-new boss battle that will push their skills to the limit, giving players the perfect opportunity to discover the world of Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade before full release on April 24th.

Expanded to include new seasonal maps, introducing fresh environments to explore, from cherry blossom-filled valleys to eerie autumn forests, in the Steam demo, players will also face a powerful new boss, designed to test reflexes, strategy, and mastery of each character’s unique abilities.

Additionally, each of the distinct protagonists in Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade now has their own theme tune, giving fans a deeper connection to the warriors they will embody in battle.

Performed by the voice actors themselves, each song embodies the personality of their respective characters, and can be listened to for free on the 7Quark Youtube channel.

• Shigure – The swift and deadly Immortal Ninja, wielding a Demon Blade with unmatched precision (voiced by Yoko Hikasa), performs A Thousand Origami Cranes – available below.

• Sara – The fierce Oni Emissary, using dual swords to cut through her enemies with relentless fury (voiced by Ayana Taketatsu), performs Anthem of ☆ the Inferno Losers – available below.

• Taketora – The seasoned Demon Samurai, skilled in the use of a traditional bow to strike down foes from afar (voiced by Rikiya Koyama), performs Like the Raging Moonlight – available here.

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade can be wishlisted now on Steam here, and the Steam Next Fest demo is now live.

About Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

Developed by the Taiwanese indie team 7Quark, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is an action-packed journey set in a vividly imagined world steeped in mythology and danger. Players will follow the stories of three uniquely skilled protagonists: the immortal ninja Shigure, the enigmatic Oni Emissary Sara, and the formidable Demon Samurai and master archer Taketora. With distinct combat styles reflecting their weapons and personalities, players will engage in dynamic battles against malevolent spirits in a brutal cycle of life and death.

About Game Source Entertainment (GSE)

Founded in Hong Kong in 2006, Game Source Entertainment (GSE) is a leading force in the Asian gaming market, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Starting with its flagship “1 Station Game Store,” GSE has spent 15 years connecting directly with players and retail partners, gaining deep insights into the industry. As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, GSE remains committed to supporting eSports, expanding physical stores, and championing Chinese game developers by localizing titles for Greater China players and introducing local games to a global audience.

The Ghost Who Walks returns with new story additions in this side scrolling beat-em-up adventure.

MELBOURNE, Australia – 24 February 2025 – Art of Play Interactive and King Features officially announce the release date for their latest comic-born property adaption, The Phantom. The arcade brawler will begin digital sales on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox, March 12th. PC players can experience the demo starting today on Steam as a part of Steam Next Fest: February Edition 2025.

A 90-Year Legacy

The Phantom celebrates Comics’ first costumed hero and a nearly 90-year-old legacy. Often coined “The Ghost Who Walks” or “The Man Who Cannot Die,” Kit Walker (The Phantom) defends the fictional country of Bengalla against piracy, injustice, and greed. Nearly a century after The Phantom’s creation, game development studio Art of Play is bringing this masked hero to PC and console. In partnership with King Features, the project combines traditional comic styling and classic brawler mechanics to create an authentic homage to this beloved character. To capture this aesthetic, Art of Play has been heading the artistic development of the game, presenting a completely hand-drawn art style to honor The Phantom’s comic origins.

A Classic Brawler For A Classic Character

The Phantom is an arcade-style beat-em-up coming to PC and consoles. Play as The Phantom or his partner, Diana Palmer, in this 14-level adventure. The feared pirates of the Singh Brotherhood are battling for power and threatening The Phantom’s legacy, and it’s up to you to stop them. Use your hand-to-hand fighting skills and trusty weapons to dispatch this evil, and call in assistance from your animal friends Fraka the falcon and Devil the wolf. The Phantom features a brand-new story approved by King Features. Experience this canon addition through full-screen cut scenes and captivating in-game visuals, hand illustrated and animated frame-by-frame by seasoned comic book artists and Art Of Play’s dedicated in-house 2D creative team.

Demo Out Now

Eager fans can experience the PC demo for The Phantom on Steam as a part of Steam Next Fest. Available now, the first three levels set the stage as The Phantom’s fight to take on the piracy, greed, and the cruelty of the Singh brotherhood leads him across the globe. Single player and 2-player co-op available.

Features:

• 14 action-packed levels – Battle through hoards of pirates and other enemies in this canon addition to The Phantom’s universe.
• 2-player co-op and a unique single-player mode – Choose between The Phantom or his partner, Diana Palmer, with appearances from Fraka and Devil!
• Comics come to life with a completely hand-drawn aesthetic – Produced frame-by-frame by Art of Play’s top artists.
• Cutscenes reveal a brand new story addition – Featuring frame-by-frame animation by experienced Marvel and DC artists.
• Ongoing exclusive pre-order campaign – Digital and physical rewards from renowned Phantom artists available for PC and console.

The Phantom’s PC demo is available now on Steam, with the full game going on digital sale March 12th for PC and console. Wishlist the game now on Steam or pre-order the game to receive exclusive rewards via Art of Play’s shop website.

About Art of Play

With studios in Australia and the UK, Art Of Play has been producing award-winning games for the world’s top entertainment brands, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man, and Transformers, for over a decade. The console division of the studio is now in full production on two more titles for release in 2026 and 2027.

About King Features 

King Features is a premier producer and distributor of the world’s most iconic intellectual properties and a leader in classic character licensing and franchise development. With one of the longest-running consumer products programs in the industry, King Features’ portfolio includes world-renowned pop culture brands such as Popeye®, Flash Gordon™, The Phantom™, Hägar the Horrible, Moomin, Prince Valiant® and Mandrake the Magician. King Features produced the Emmy nominated series The Cuphead Show! with Netflix Animation which debuted in 2022. As content syndication specialists, the company distributes beloved comics such as Blondie, Beetle Bailey®, Mutts™ and dozens of others as well as columns, editorial cartoons and puzzles across multiple platforms and content providers around the globe. King Features is part of Hearst Newspapers, which publishes 24 dailies and 52 weeklies, including the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York), and operates local digital marketing services and directories.

The eerie world of Infinity Nikki Version 1.3: Eerie Season introduces chilling new events, supernatural mysteries, and an ominous new dungeon!

February 21, 2025 – Infold Games has officially announced the upcoming Version 1.3 update for Infinity Nikki, titled Eerie Season. This latest installment will immerse players in a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere filled with gothic intrigue, supernatural phenomena, and mysterious new challenges.

Set to launch on February 26 and running until March 25, Eerie Season invites players to explore the forsaken Queen’s Palace Ruins, uncovering secrets hidden in the echoes of a cursed song, and assist the legendary creature, Bullquet, in a heartwarming side event.

In the Queen’s Lament, mysterious singing voices have begun resonating from the ruins of Queen Philomia’s once-grand palace, drawing whispers of a lingering curse. As night falls, the eerie melodies drift through the deserted corridors, instilling fear in the residents of Florawish. Determined to unveil the truth, Nikki and Momo embark on an expedition into the Queen’s Palace Ruins, where long-buried secrets await discovery.

Once players complete The Queen’s Lament event, the Queen’s Palace Ruins: Inner Court dungeon will unlock, offering a new, spine-chilling challenge. With its eerie, mysterious aesthetic and supernatural ambiance, this dungeon will provide an unforgettable experience unlike any before.

After clearing the “Queen’s Palace Ruins: Inner Court, players can visit the high tower in the Queen’s Palace Ruins at night and interact with the piano stool by Ms. Glove to play the piano by her side. 

Additionally, the gentle but legendary Bullquet has fallen into an unusual torpor, causing concern in the Wondrous Life Association. To uncover the cause, they have enlisted a special helper –  Nikki! Sign up to help and join the mission to restore Bullquet’s vitality in this wholesome and charming event.

During the Eerie Season, a total of [Revelation Crystal]*15 and a new outfit [Dream Chaser] can be obtained for free. Additionally, the Heartfelt Gifts Store will offer three more free outfits, bringing the total to nine free outfits across three versions to continue Infold’s commitment to continuously optimize the game and ensure player satisfaction.

Infinity Nikki continues to expand its immersive world with rich storytelling, engaging events, and stunning visuals. Players can experience the gothic beauty of Eerie Season and embark on an unforgettable supernatural adventure when the update launches on February 26.

 About Infinity Nikki

Infinity Nikki, the fifth installment in the beloved Nikki series by Infold Games, is a cozy open-world adventure where platforming, puzzle-solving, dress-up, and more come together for a unique experience. Powered by the UE5 engine and available across multiple platforms, the game invites players to dive into a world of creativity and exploration.

About Infold Games

Infold Games is an international business brand created by Papergames. Based in Singapore, Infold Games strives to develop creative projects with strong emotional connections and immersive experiences to inspire and encourage players around the world. It is well regarded for the Nikki series and the Love series with more than 400 million downloads worldwide. The team is currently developing AAA projects including Ballad of Antara and Project: The Perceiver as well as the next installment of the Nikki series, Infinity Nikki, a whimsical open-world adventure.

Dubai, UAE – February 24, 2025 — Prepare for an epic test of skill and survival! Developer ExoGenesis Studios and publisher Headup are thrilled to announce that INAYAH – Life After Gods will launch on PC on March 27, 2025. This intense Metroidvania meets Boss Rush title delivers meticulously hand-drawn visuals, relentless action, and a dark, immersive world that will push players to their limits.

Sharpen your reflexes and brace for battle as INAYAH will also arrive on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox later this year. 

Play it now! Starting today, INAYAH – Life After Gods is part of Steam Next Fest. Download the new public demo and experience the game’s intense action firsthand. And don’t miss the latest trailer, which showcases the game’s graphic novel-inspired storytelling and adrenaline-pumping gameplay.

Stay tuned for more updates—the gods are dead, but the fight has just begun.

Don’t miss the action! Play the Next Fest demo now, and watch the latest video for INAYAH – Life after Gods!

More about INAYAH: Life After Gods

INAYAH will feature an exciting and gorgeous hand-drawn world to explore and navigate. Using the powers of her alien-tech multifunction gauntlet, Inayah will not only run, jump, and dash through the world but also come face-to-face and battle various creatures and bosses, transforming the Gauntlet into Blades, Fists, and a Flail, each with unique powers and combo moves. Players will customize their characters through an RPG-style mechanic, with options to enhance their companion’s abilities, weapons, and gear.

Features of INAYAH – Life after Gods include:

• Three unique weapon forms with different combat and movement capabilities​
• A variety of character builds and abilities 
• 20 unique bosses with unique mechanics​

About  ExoGenesis Studios

ExoGenesis Studios is a newly founded studio of international game and software development veterans who have worked on titles like Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and more. Many of our artists worked for companies like Blizzard and Disney. Our first game is INAYAH- Life after Gods.

Your cozy Wild West life-sim adventure starts here! 

Burton-on-Trent, UK – 24th February 2024. Grab your hat, pull on your boots and saddle up for a wholesome Wild West adventure! Playtonic Friends and developer Castle Pixel are hootin’ and hollerin’ the great news that a brand new playable PC demo for Cattle Country will be available to download as part of the Steam Next Fest event starting today! Cattle Country will be released digitally for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch and as a thigh-slapping physical retail edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in 2025. Ye-haw! 

That’s right partner, it’s time to head west and jump into the charming pixel-art prairie paradise of Cattle Country. Get your hands dirty down on your ranch and get a taste of what this cozy cowboy life-sim has to offer. 

This rootin’ tootin’ Cattle Country demo builds upon previous demos, adding some anticipated cowboy content and features based on the fine community folk’s feedback. 

For the first time, budding buckeroos can saddle up and ride their trusty horse across the pixel prairie, adding a whole new layer of adventure to ranch life. And as if that weren’t enough, a celebrated cowboy voice actor is stopping by to make this update even more exciting! Stay tuned for more details on this guest.

That’s not al! This new and improved demo is packed with features based on community feedback:

• Prairie pets and expanded mining features.
• Customizable characters and pronouns, plus the ability to name your ranch.
• Meet Mayor Archibald, who welcomes you with a starter ranch and stays nearby for fast travel to the centre of brown and the mines.
• Explore town and meet key characters, including Carl the bank teller, Sassy the outdoor expert, John the blacksmith, and Carrie, the mysterious saloon owner.
• Engage in ranch life, from mining and fishing to crafting, decorating, and more!

So crack open the sarsparilla and join the rodeo by downloading the demo now! 

Cattle Country is developed by Castle Pixel and published by Playtonic Friends and will be released on PC via Steam PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in 2025. Download the Cattle Country PC demo and add to your Wishlist now!

About Playtonic Friends

The studio that brought you Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Playtonic launched their publishing arm, Playtonic Friends to be a helping hand to indie developers around the world. Established in February 2021 Playtonic Friends has helped bring incredible titles such as B.P.M, Demon Turf, Blossom Tales 2 and Lil Gator Game to wider audiences.

About Castle Pixel

Castle Pixel are a small creative indie dev team based in the US and Canada. They are devoted to making big new adventures inspired by the classics they grew up with! Get ready for a new experience from the team that brought you Blossom Tales and Rex Rocket.

First in a range of vinyl figures and plushies from Youtooz available to pre-order now, just in time to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the beloved MMO

Monday 24 February, 2025 Cambridge, UK. ‘Hello, would you like a worm?’ Jagex is thrilled to announce that it has partnered with Youtooz to create the first ever official vinyl figurines based on iconic characters from the beloved MMO Old School RuneScape. 

Bring home the nostalgia and start your collection today with two popular NPCs you know and love from the Old School RuneScape universe, starting with the Wise Old Man and Gnome Child figures, both available to pre-order now.

A must for fans of Old School RuneScape and Youtooz collectors alike, these premium collectibles remain true to each character’s original design while adapting to Youtooz’s signature styling – with detailed thematic packaging that ensures each character looks good both inside and outside the box!

Wise Old Man

‘A venerable and rich sage. Greetings player’

Standing at 4.5 inches, the Wise Old Man wields the iconic Saradomin Staff as he unleashes a Saradomin Strike. Featuring a large clear window at the front of the packaging, the Wise Old Man is captured in front of his bookcase wearing his iconic blue party hat. 

Gnome Child 

‘Small, even by gnome standards. Hello, would you like a worm?’

Sitting at 4.7 inches tall, the Gnome Child sits perched on a large red toadstool, dressed in green gnomish attire with a chat box on his lap containing one of four possible phrases. Don’t miss out on adding this adorable (and memeable) NPC to your shelf. 

Available to pre-order for a limited time-only, Wise Old Man and Gnome Child kickstart an exciting new partnership between Jagex and Youtooz as the first in a range of vinyl figures and plushies coming from the world of Old School RuneScape. 

Pre-orders for the Old School RuneScape Youtooz vinyl figures are available now on the Youtooz Store. Don’t miss out – these collectibles won’t be around forever! Pre-orders close on March 21^st, 2025.

Old School RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile. 

About Old School RuneScape

Old School RuneScape is the industry-defining collaboration between the community and developers. Embracing its nostalgic heritage, hundreds of thousands of active players control the direction of the game with an in-game polling system. Featuring adventures for solo play through to 100-player strong raids, Old School RuneScape caters for every brave adventurer. Old School RuneScape continues to innovate, introducing its first ever new skill in 2023 to commemorate its 10^th anniversary, arriving later this year. Play now at http://oldschool.runescape.com

About Jagex

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.
 
In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

About Youtooz

Youtooz turns the joy of internet culture into amazing products that people love. We create high-quality collectibles for the heroes and role models of the internet – memes, content creators, music artists, licensed IPs, and more.  

Our mission is to bring to life the most memorable moments and personalities that bring fans joy, to proudly display on a desk at work or a shelf at home. 

Since our launch in 2019, we’ve released more than 1500 unique products, all limited edition drops, and have built an amazing community of creators, artists and fans that continue to drive our mission forward.

Experience the updated demo with 60 puzzles, a Rodent Editor, night mode, and multiple accessibility features

Montreal, Quebec, February 24th, 2025 | Indie duo Alblune, previously known for Spirit and the Mouse, is back with a new game that combines the best of interior design and nonogram puzzles. In Squeakross, a Wholesome Direct 2024 pick, players will solve, design, and decorate a rodent residence one puzzle at a time. An updated demo is available in celebration of Steam Next Fest, and players can look forward to the full launch later this year. 

Squeakross Home: Squeak Home combines the charm of classic nonogram puzzles with the fun of home decoration. In the demo, step into the small shoes of a rodent, solve puzzles to unlock furniture, and customize your dream rodent residence! 

Home is Where the Mouse is!

Begin your journey by joining the Home Squeak Home program and meet Nini, the CEO and passionate nonogram expert! Nini has gifted you your very own house, but there’s one condition: you must solve nonogram puzzles, better known to rodents as Squeakross puzzles, to furnish your home! Browse through your puzzle catalog to select the furniture items you’d like to solve for. Each completed puzzle will unlock a new piece of furniture, transforming your empty house into a fully decorated home—whiskers included!

Squeakross Away!

Squeakross is suitable for both new and experienced puzzle players alike! Start with a beginner-friendly tutorial with step-by-step instructions from Nini, or jump straight into puzzling. Access the in-game manual anytime for tips and tutorials, and tailor the puzzle experience to your liking thanks to our fully customizable hint system! Squeakross is created with everyone in mind, offering accessibility features such as bindable controls, a zoom option, and an ‘auto count’ function. If you get stuck on a puzzle, don’t worry! You can call your rodent pal for help using the Logic Assist Mode, which includes a “show mistakes” button and an automatic case-solving option. For a challenge, try Nini’s Challenges! These higher-difficulty puzzles allow you to unlock color variants for your furniture.

A Rodent Lover’s Paradise

In the demo, players can make their rodent feel right at home with 60 furniture set pieces. Treat your furry companion to a comfy couch where they can kick back to watch TV or surprise them with a vinyl record and stereo to groove to some tunes! Use the Rodent Editor to customize your rodent’s fur color and tail style, and add fun costumes and accessories. Once you finish, prepare them for a photo shoot in the game’s photo mode. Match your rodent to multiple furniture themes, such as an intergalactic furniture set or a cozy cottage aesthetic. You can also choose a classic rodent theme with running wheels and cheese-shaped furniture. The options are endless!

SNF Demo Out Now

Squeakross’s demo is available now for Steam Next Fest. It is compatible with PC, Mac, and Steam Deck. Players are invited to explore the vibrant world of Squeakross, where they can get a preview of the hundreds of puzzles and countless furniture combinations that await in the full game!

Demo Features:

• 60 puzzles to solve in the game’s free demo.
• The logic-assist system reveals possible puzzle solutions to assist the new player experience.

• Nini’s Challenges elevate the game’s difficulty and unlock color variants for existing furniture
• 60 furniture pieces are waiting to be collected in the demo preview.
• Sixteen costumes are available to dress up your furry friend!
• The Rodent Editor allows you to fully customize your rodent tenant.
• “Streamer mode” silences copyrighted music for a seamless stream experience.

Experience the Squeakross: Home Squeak Home demo on Steam.

About Alblune

Alblune is a small indie game development studio composed of Alexandre Stroukoff and Luka Lescuyer. They released their first game, “The Spirit and the Mouse,” on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation in 2022. Alblune aims to create non-violent, immersive games that can appeal to people of all ages. Obsessed with rodents, they also can’t help but include their furry friends in their games.

Take your first steps into the enchanting fantasy life sim today and carry your progress over to Early Access

LONDON, UK – February 24, 2025 – Discover a wondrous world of Yokai and take the first steps into your magical new life with the first playable demo of Tales of Seikyu, available to download today as part of Steam Next Fest. 

As an extra special thank you, players who download and progress through the demo can unlock the exclusive Serpent Rattan Armour, a bonus in-game armour set that celebrates the Year of the Snake, and that can be carried over to the Early Access version of Tales of Seikyu. Visit your in-game mailbox in the demo to accept this exclusive bonus item and be ready for the Early Access launch later this spring.

Embrace the mythical powers of Yokai to build an idyllic life on an island steeped in adventure, wonder, and romance in the first playable demo of this magical new life sim. Harness your powers of transformation to manage your farmstead, explore the world, grow bonds with extraordinary islanders, and uncover the secrets of Seikyu.

Download the demo to experience 3 beautiful in-game days under the Seikyu sun. Take a tour of the town, shapeshift into your first Yokai form, meet the island’s residents and love interests, complete the game’s opening quests, check out your brand-new farmhouse, and get to grips with farming, fishing, crafting, and decorating.

Start your adventure in the demo today and continue your progress when Tales of Seikyu launches on Steam Early Access this spring. Any progress made in the Steam Next Fest demo can be carried over to the Early Access version of Tales of Seikyu, letting you pick up your island adventure right where you left off.

Tales of Seikyu launches on Steam Early Access in spring 2025 and can be added to your Steam Wishlist today. For the latest updates, follow Tales of

About ACE Entertainment

ACE Entertainment is a game development team with a passion for crafting compelling new experiences within the life simulation genre. The studio’s next title, Tales of Seikyu, aims to bring fans into a life sim experience that incorporates the team’s own culture and personality, in an exciting and surprising world of yokai. For more information on ACE Entertainment, visit the official website at gamewithace.com.

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.

TROLL COUNTRY, NORWAY – February 24, 2025 – Following the enthusiastic reception of our initial demo last month, we’re excited to offer tower defense enthusiasts another opportunity to experience Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn! During Steam Next Fest, from February 24 to March 3, 2025, the updated demo not only revisits the beloved Forest campaign but also introduces two brand-new Special Missions: Rocky and The Shamans Path.

Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn completely revitalizes the classic tower defense game that have captivated more than 1.3 million players over the last decade. Now, fans don’t have to wait until the official launch on March 7, 2025; an updated Steam demo is available now, offering an in-depth glimpse into the enhanced gameplay and features.

The Steam Next Fest demo encompasses the complete Forest campaign, culminating in the challenging Eric the Red boss battle. Players can even engage in two new special missions: The Shaman’s Path and the newly unveiled Rocky.

During our initial demo week, many players came tantalizingly close to conquering every challenge we threw their way. However, the all-new Brutal Mode remains undefeated, standing as the ultimate test of strategy and skill. Think you have what it takes to be the first to claim total victory? Jump into the fray during Steam Next Fest and show us what you’ve got!

For insights into the game’s inspiration and development journey, don’t miss this letter from the Game Director on Troll Reborn:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2940040/view/511823505908564801

Features That’ll Rock Your Horned Helmets:

• Brutal Difficulty Level: Think you’re tough? Face 34 unforgiving new levels that will make even the most seasoned strategists question their life choices. Are you brave enough to cry a little? Or a lot? Then this is for you!
• Expanded Special Missions: Dive into 35 mind-bending missions with encounters that include Nordic gods and scenarios so complex, you’ll wonder if you’re battling gods or writing a doctoral thesis in Viking trickery.
• Overhauled Upgrade System: No pay-to-win nonsense here! Loki tricked us into making the first game free-to-play (of course he did—he’s Loki). But we’ve learned from our mischief-laden past and revamped the shard system to deliver pure, sweat-and-tears gameplay progression. Fair and balanced, like a troll on a tightrope.
• Revamped Spell Mechanics: Now you can sling spells with a sense of strategic satisfaction and a smirk that says, “Take that, Thor.”
• Enhanced Visuals: Witness trolls in their high-definition glory as they charge headfirst into the fray, with all the detail and clarity of a blockbuster movie (minus the popcorn).
• Remastered Soundtrack: Groove to the epic new “Trolls Forever” theme by Aleksandar Dimitrijević, featuring real troll and gnome musicians. (Yes, we’ve gone full method.) We even remastered the old music, because, we want it to sound as awesome as it can!
• Revitalized Viking Art and Animations: We shifted out all our Viking models with all new looks. Not only that, our award-winning animator have infused the Vikings with so much personality, you’ll almost feel bad stomping them. Almost.
• Steam Achievements: Bragging rights? Absolutely. Earn achievements that show your strategic genius—or your sheer stubbornness
• Double the speed, double the madness – For those who like to live life in the fast-lane, the entire game can now be played on double speed. You feel a sense of control? Well, think again!
• Pure Gameplay Experience: This is a return to premium tower defense form, where you enjoy uninterrupted, pure strategy bliss. You are always in control of moment-to-moment decisions, units, upgrades and tactics.

And yes, the legendary endless Valhalla levels are back, ready to put even the toughest tacticians to the test. Brace yourself for challenges so maddening that they’ll leave you gripping your mouse, eyes wide, shouting, “Who needs sleep, anyway?!” and muttering, “Just… one… more… round…” as dawn breaks through your window.

Don’t wait and try the new ‘Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn’ Demo on Steam and if you like it, don’t forget about wishlist it on Steam to not miss its launch on March 7th!

ABOUT TROLLS VS VIKINGS: REBORN

Strategy meets mischief! Explore an amazing and lush fantasy world, where an epic battle between Trolls, Vikings and the Nordic Gods rages on. Get ready to don your tactical horns and dive into Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn where strategy is king, trolls reign supreme,and your sanity is the final boss!

ABOUT MEGAPOP

Megapop is an indie developer located in Oslo, Norway, proudly being part of Oslo Game Hub. Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn is the sixth game from the company, and former games include Trolls vs Vikings 1& 2, Meganumbers, Haxity and Rob Riches. The company focus on high quality indie games with unique gameplay experiences. Their titles have been ‘featured’ multiple times by Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon, and have reached a top 10 status in more than 130 countries. Currently the company creates the city-builder ‘Life Below, where you control the destiny of a coral reef, as well as ‘Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn”.

Download the Steam Next Fest demo today

LONDON, UK – February 24, 2025 – Become the overseer of an occult dungeon and aid the Deities of Dread in their dastardly desires to build an evil underworld in The Deadly Path, a mercilessly moreish roguelike dungeon management game launching on Steam on March 25th.

Become the dungeon master, gathering grim materials and creating a formidable economy to build sinister structures. Balance bones, meat, gold, knowledge, and blood to construct unique buildings, upgrade your throne room, enrich your stockpiles, and expand your dungeon to appease fearsome gods.

Advance through the ages to unlock new tiers of buildings and servants, and forge a powerful Idol to appease each of the Dread Deities as you toil in preparation for their ascension. Complete runs to unlock eight diverse Deities, each with their own gameplay quirks, perks, and victory conditions. 

Flex your strategic muscles in an easy-to-pick-up but tricky-to-master gameplay loop. Gain new unlockables and permanent upgrades, face diabolical new challenges with increasing ascension levels, and emerge as the harbinger of darkness in a unique roguelike dungeon management game.

Download The Deadly Path demo at Steam Next Fest today to begin your dungeon keeping and perform dastardly duties for two playable gods: Roiaan and The One Who Rusts. Expand your underworld, increase your devotion, and discover barbarically powerful buffs to help appease your baron.

The Deadly Path can be added to your Steam Wishlist now.

About Owlskip Enterprises

Owlskip Enterprises is the brainchild of developer Tim Sheinman. They have been around since 2020 and released a number of critically acclaimed games. Originally specialising in narrative, detective and puzzle games, they are now working in strategy, roguelike and building genres.

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. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.