Decks, destiny and a dash of divine intervention

Bristol, United Kingdom — January 28, 2025 | It may take a village to raise a child, but it will take a strong leader to appease the fearsome god of Kaya’s Prophecy in this February’s Steam Next Fest. 

Players can challenge themselves to survive in a cut-throat jungle, armed only with a deck of cards and a couple of human sacrifices, and lead their tribe to glory. That is, so long as they can keep their God happy…

Created by developers Jérémie & Thibaut, and published by Yogscast Games, Kaya’s Prophecy is a card-based village builder featuring deckbuilding combat, with the slight added challenge of having an all-knowing, omnipresent deity to appease. Fans of the genre can revel in the satisfaction of careful resource management, the strategy of forging the perfect deck, and the heartwarming pride of watching their village grow. They just need to make sure their God doesn’t get mad and fry someone alive – simple!  

As the tribe grows and develops, players can unlock new discoveries to improve village life (with their deity’s approval, of course). Craft innovative new technologies, tools and structures to cultivate a thriving community. New materials and rewards lie in unexplored territories, which tribe members can explore and conquer, if they’re brave enough.

Life under an omnipotent God isn’t all gloom and fear. Sure, villagers could be subject to deadly weather phenomena at the slightest provocation,  but there are plenty of rewards to be given to the faithfully devoted. Players who keep their Gods well-fed with plenty of offerings can enjoy bountiful boons and goodies for their tribe. A considerable portion of the food supply in exchange for not dying is a pretty good deal, right?

The Kaya’s Prophecy demo will be available as part of the February Steam Next Fest, which you will be able to check out on their Steam page from February 24, 2025.

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’ which recently passed 1.5m Steam units sold.

About Jérémie & Thibaut

Thibaut is an indie game developer operating under the name of Chaos Interactive since 2007. He started working for hire on well-know licences games like Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull on american’s Didj handheld or Adibou series on Nintendo DS. He worked on Xbox360, PC, Mobile and html5 video games and during this time he met Jérémie and they decided together to create a brand new video game, Kaya’s Prophecy.

Based in the French Alps, Jeremie has been an independent artist since 13 years. He worked on several mobile video game projects where he met Thibaut and illustrated many board games. Together they decided to create their own game. 

Get a Taste of Adventure in BattleBrew Productions’ Action and Restaurant Management Sim on Consoles and Free Fresh Updates on PC

London, U.K. – 28 January, 2025 – Marvelous Europe alongside XSEED Games and BattleBrew Productions announced Cuisineer,the roguelite-flavoured dungeon crawler is now available digitally and in a limited physical release for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Elevating its lauded recipe on PC, the beloved roguelite/restaurant sim now plates its enticing gameplay with fresh ingredients including a scrumptious new wardrobe feature, year-round festivals, and additional sizzling weapons and boosts that are sure to spice things up.

The “Fresh Features Update” will also bring the new content to the Windows PC via Steam version for free to all current owners, and is also available to download today. The “Fresh Features Update” will also be included in the PC release moving forward.

Cuisineer‘s food-focused action challenges you to earn your dinner the hard way: by fighting it in a dungeon. Pursue adventure in the world outside Paell, wielding your cooking utensils against giant chickens, artillery shrimps, fire-breathing peppers, and other pesky perils, sipping boba tea along the way. Work with local artisans to customize your kitchen, and tailor your dining hall to the needs of loyal patrons eager to experience the rare recipes you’ve cooked up. The delectable gameplay of Cuisineer is a mélange of flavors sure to please your palate, whether it’s your first bite or a second serving.

Developed by BattleBrew Productions and published by Marvelous Europe in Europe and Australia, Cuisineer is now available for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Previously co-published globally by Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games, Cuisineer released on November 9, 2023 on Windows PC via Steam. To keep up to date with the latest on Pom please visit the official Cuisineer X channel or go to the website here: https://cuisineerthegame.com/.

About Marvelous Europe

Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.

For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com

About BattleBrew Productions

BattleBrew Productions is a feisty crew of creators and crafters working on the next generation of games in the sunny island of Singapore. Founded in 2017, they develop and publish the popular BattleSky Brigade series on Google Play for Android and the Apple Store for iPhone and iPad platforms. BattleSky Brigade: Harpooner was chosen for Apple Arcade’s exclusive 100 games at launch. They’re also known for the multi award-winning restaurant-based action adventure roguelite – Cuisineer!

Publisher Tripwire Presents Releases the Latest Creation from Acclaimed Developer, The Game Kitchen, on PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™

ROSWELL, Ga. – Jan. 28, 2025 – Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive that focuses on releasing great games from other independent studios, today released The Stone of Madness, the new tactical stealth-adventure title created by The Game Kitchen, acclaimed developers of Blasphemous and Blasphemous 2. The title is currently available digitally on Windows PC via Steam (officially Steam Deck Verified), Epic Games Store and GOG, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™ for a MSRP of $29.99 for the Standard edition and $34.99 for the Special edition, which includes a digital copy of the game, digital artbook with over 60 pages of gorgeous art, and the digital official soundtrack (OST) featuring 24 songs.

The Stone of Madness is a tactical stealth adventure game set in a Spanish madhouse in the late 18th century, presented with gorgeous hand-crafted, period-inspired artwork. Located in the Pyrenees, a timeworn Jesuit monastery is home both to a madhouse and an inquisitorial prison; five mysterious characters have been imprisoned between its walls under different pretenses. Plagued by cruel punishment, madness, and despair, they will soon devise a plan to escape this place and its evil inhabitants, relying on each other to face their deepest fears. Learn the strengths and phobias of each character, prepare the perfect plan, and try to help all five inmates escape their confinement with their lives, and sanity, intact.

“When I began working on The Stone of Madness, I quickly realized it would be the most complex project I had ever been a part of,” said Ana Trujillo Ruiz, Producer at The Game Kitchen. “The Stone of Madness is a pretty different game. The team pays a lot of attention to detail, and there are a lot of systems and interactions in place that constantly surprise you as you play. It feels unique, like its own kind of beast. Collaborating with Tripwire Presents’ team made the process significantly smoother, they really helped us bring our vision to life.“

“Tripwire Presents wants to thank our wonderful partners at The Game Kitchen for their hard work in cooking up this delightfully twisted tale of five mismatched inmates at a monastery turned insane asylum,” said Bryan West, Publishing Director at Tripwire Presents. “Together we are incredibly proud to bring The Stone of Madness to gamers across the world and feel confident that players will feel the same attachment to these uniquely flawed characters as we do.“

The Stone of Madness key features include:

• Escape the Monastery: Control all five characters independently to aid in their escape, taking care to preserve each member’s sanity as much as possible. As they explore the corridors and rooms of the monastery they may discover useful tools or clues to aid their escape. They must avoid detection at all times, the Inquisition is not known for their mercy.
• Manage the Madness: Each character carries their own unique traumas and phobias contributing to their own respective madness. Managing their mental health will be crucial to their escape, using a system of character progression and regression. Failing to maintain a character’s sanity can trigger new negative traits including paranoia, dementia, or bouts of violence.
• Discover the Secrets Within: Choose between two different escape plans, with each campaign featuring unique stories, objectives, and surprises. These plans will play out through a day and night cycle separating daytime actions and nighttime preparations, giving the prisoners time to rest and recover. Most actions will be best performed during daytime, even with the Inquisition’s presence, however the darkness of night offers unique opportunities, and risks. There is a reason most inmates rarely venture out after dark.
• Experience Stunning, Hand-painted Art Style: The visuals in The Stone of Madness have been lovingly hand-painted and animated, drawing heavy inspiration from 18th-century artist Francisco De Goya. An isometric perspective allows players to explore scenes and observe minute details as if they’re adventuring through a Goya painting brought to life.

Developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Tripwire Presents, The Stone of Madness launched on Windows PC via Steam (officially Steam Deck Verified), Epic Games Store and GOG, PS5™, Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch™ on Jan. 28, 2025.

About The Game Kitchen

Founded in 2010, The Game Kitchen is an independent game studio based in Seville, Spain. Their motto is “we make meaningful indie games”.

They are well known for both their horror point-and-click adventure The Last Door (2013) and more recently for their best-selling indie game Blasphemous (2019), and the sequel Blasphemous 2 (2023). They are currently developing Stone of Madness for PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™.

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 30 million units to date. The studio’s last internal project, Maneater, broke new ground in the popular action RPG genre and tasked players with taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds. Since its release in 2020 Maneater has sold over 14 million units worldwide across all platforms.

Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business with the publishing division, Tripwire Presents, turning its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. Tripwire Presents aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2 developed by Digital Lode, DECEIVE INC. developed by Sweet Bandits Studios, Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios, and Rogue Waters developed by Ice Code Games. Tripwire Presents continues to grow their portfolio, and are always on the lookout for the next great team and game.

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The Seal is Fully Broken as Developer and Publisher Reveal more about the Thriller Inspired by Lynch, Kojima, and Nolan

Watford, UK – 28th of January, 2025 – Award-winning publisher Wired Productions and independent developer Pollard Studio are excited unveil an ambitious final trilogy of trailers that will lead up to the game’s eagerly anticipated release date, due to be announced very soon.

Inspired by the works of visionary creators such as David Lynch (Twin Peaks), Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid, Death Stranding), and Christopher Nolan (Inception, Interstellar), KARMA: The Dark World pushes the boundaries of immersive storytelling. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the game promises to deliver a gripping and visually stunning experience. Wired Productions can also reveal KARMA: The Dark World has been rated ESRB Mature and PEGI 18.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of director David Lynch. His art has had a profound influence on our game development, inspiring us to pay tribute to and learn from his work.” said Ke Yang, Art Director of Pollard Studio.

Creative Director Yonghe Wang added “In our studio’s movie nights, we often choose to watch his work. Our games have also been inspired by David Lynch’s creations. Compared to other directors’ styles, David Lynch’s work has always struck a chord. His films always feel sophisticated, carrying a unique, surreal quality.”

“The colors, the camera work, the character nuances; everything about his art feels intentional and profound. While we could never surpass a master like Lynch, we hope to learn from him—to understand how he created the Lynchian aesthetic and to adapt that sensibility into other forms of art. This is something we aspire to.”

To build excitement for KARMA: The Dark World, the developers have planned a trilogy of trailers that will reveal key aspects of the game’s haunting story, immersive world, and intense gameplay mechanics. The first trailer in this series debuts today, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Karma: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological horror title where players investigate the deepest secrets of their suspects’ minds. What starts out as another case for Roam Agent Daniel McGovern, sees him uncover a world of deceit and betrayal, where he begins to doubt everything, he knows, including his own identity.

Meticulously crafted in Unreal Engine 5, KARMA: The Dark World will be coming soon to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Players can wishlist Karma: The Dark World on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox now.

About Wired Productions 

Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: DIG VR, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us the Moon. Upcoming titles include: Hotel Architect and KARMA: The Dark World.

About Pollard Studio

Pollard Studio is based in Shanghai, China. They are an elite team with talented and passionate developers with experience on many titles from studios such as EA, Virtuos, and other game companies. Founded in 2018, they are a team of 20 with four based in LA, USA.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. – 1/28/25 – HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, is thrilled to collaborate once again with the hololive team, represented by the COVER corporation from Japan, on the production of the hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set ahead of its upcoming 6th fes – Color Rise Harmony and SUPER EXPO 2025 . To pre-order the new keycaps, please visit: https://hyte.co/hologen4-pr

HYTE is an official sponsor of hololive’s 6th fes SUPER EXPO 2025. Like with HYTE’s prior collaborations, the hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set will prominently feature hololive’s talent lineup participating in 6th fes on March 8-9, 2025, in Japan. These include Amane Kanata, Tsunomaki Watame, Tokoyami Towa, and Himemori Luna.

Each set comes with 146 keycaps in the base kit that are Cherry MX compatible while highlighting the signature icons of each of the hololive 4th generation lineup in colorful styles. These keycaps are also fully compatible with ANSI, JIS, and ISO keyboards.

AVAILABILITY

The hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set is now available for pre-order at HYTE.com and is expected to launch in 2025. It is priced at an MSRP of $99.99.

HYTE is also working with the Japanese retailer Tsukumo to offer local residents an option to purchase the hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set directly. Details on when Japanese consumers can pre-order the Keycap Set from Tsukumo will soon be shared on HYTE’s hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set product page.

To learn more about hololive 6th fes – Color, Rise, Harmony and SUPER Expo 2025, please visit: https://hololivesuperexpo2025.hololivepro.com/en

ABOUT HYTE

HYTE is a lifestyle-centered brand focused on enhancing play with its fresh and innovative PC components and accessories. Designed to fuel passions in gaming, music, the arts and entertainment, all HYTE products are rigorously researched and tested before they are brought to fruition. HYTE, as a company and its products, are inspired by the needs and behaviors of its community and the many ways people play. HYTE is committed to designing products to help people experience play throughout their lifestyle, no matter what that may be.

Burton-on-Trent, UK –  28 January 2025. The year of the lizard and the bat is here! Kicking off the 10th anniversary year of Playtonic, we sent a pager to our friends over at Yacht Club Games saying that their shovel-wielding hero has taken the wrong exit at the roundabout (or rotary) and ended up in our game again. We were told we can keep him for a while, so excited to share that Shovel Knight will make his courageous return in Yooka-Replaylee.

In addition to a shiny coat of paint, the wielder of the shovel blade also comes with a new and improved quest for you to undertake for one of those shiny Pagies.

Playtonic officially turns 10 years old in February and to celebrate we have something very exciting to share with you very soon. He been waiting for his turn.

About Playtonic

The studio behind the beloved Yooka-Laylee franchise, Playtonic was founded in 2015 by key creative talent behind some of the world’s most acclaimed platforming titles and set out to reignite the joy of colourful, engaging, and whimsical games. From our humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a beacon of indie game development, operating not only as a development studio but also a publishing label.

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.

Lost In Cult and Cook and Becker Partner With Crystal Dynamics on Official Encyclopedia and TTRPG

Cirencester, Tuesday 28th January 2025: Award-winning creative studios Lost In Cult and Cook and Becker, in collaboration with celebrated developer Crystal Dynamics, are thrilled to announce two landmark projects that bring fans back to the grim and gothic world of Nosgoth: Legacy of Kain: The Book of Nosgoth and Legacy of Kain: Scourge of the Sarafan.

Designed to celebrate the storied franchise’s rich lore and its enduring legacy, Legacy of Kain: The Book of Nosgoth will serve as the definitive official encyclopedia that chronicles the series’ lore, characters, and development history, whilst Legacy of Kain: Scourge of the Sarafan will stand as a brand new tabletop role-playing game set during the Sarafan Order’s crusade against the vampiric scourge.

Both The Book of Nosgoth and Scourge of the Sarafan are available for pre-order through creative-focused crowdfunding platform BackerKit from today, with the Legacy of Kain Complete Edition combining the deluxe editions of both ventures in a luxurious presentation box with a flocked suede cover, textured base tray, and gold foil embossing.

“We’re incredibly excited to be diving back into the world of Nosgoth with these two passion projects,” said Ryan Brown from Lost In Cult. “Both the encyclopedia and the tabletop game have been designed with the fans in mind and we can’t wait to see them return to this beloved franchise.”

Written by veteran games journalist Nic Reuben (Rock Paper Shotgun), The Book of Nosgoth features sections dedicated to Nosgoth’s varied locations, factions, and inhabitants, alongside a detailed timeline of the epic rivalry between Kain and Raziel. Readers will also find original concept art, sketches, maps, exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the developers, and an archival exploration of the creation of all five games, showcasing insights from the artists and visionaries behind the Gothic masterpiece.

Meanwhile, Scourge of the Sarafan – a tabletop role-playing game set during the Sarafan Order’s crusade against the vampiric scourge – will utilise the critically acclaimed MÖRK BORG ruleset and deliver a lethal and atmospheric RPG experience, featuring minimalist mechanics and high-stakes gameplay.

Players embody warrior-priests of the Sarafan Order, venturing through Nosgoth’s frozen lakes, bitter mountains, and deep, sunless forests. With six playable classes, Sarafan weapons and spells, and a bestiary of nocturnal horrors, players can forge their path in a campaign focused on vampire hunts, Nosgoth’s hidden history, and incursions into the spectral realm.

About Lost In Cult

Lost In Cult is a boutique design studio devoted to celebrating gaming culture and preservation through high-quality publications and collectibles. Their passion for storytelling and artistry shines in every project, creating lasting tributes to iconic gaming franchises.

About Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at over 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.

About Cook and Becker

Cook and Becker is an international art gallery, book publisher and concept store for video game art, concept art and design. Together with top contemporary artists, illustrators and game studios we produce art in limited editions, art books and other beautiful design products that often touch upon video games, entertainment and pop culture.

From Insane Summoning Stats to Arena Showdowns, Hyperlinkers Brought the Hype! 

Shanghai, China — January 28, 2025 | With thousands of fans swarming the booth, record-breaking beta participants, and an unforgettable showdown in the arena, XD Inc.’s Etheria: Restart was the must-visit highlight of the Taipei Game Show! 

From hands-on gameplay previews, sensational cosplayers and exclusive merch giveaways, the Etheria: Restart booth delivered non-stop excitement. Fans who completed in-game challenges walked away with limited-edition collectables, while some lucky participants even won a PS5 Pro!

Alongside playtests and competitions, the electrifying and renowned streamer Akaoni joined the booth on January 24 and 25, taking centre stage and engaging with fans in live gameplay battles, challenge events, and exclusive meet-and-greets. Attendees who participated even got to take home a signed pic with the gaming icon herself! 

XD Inc. can’t thank the Hyperlinkers enough for making the Taipei Game Show an unforgettable event! Their feedback on gameplay balance, character tweaks, and combat mechanics is invaluable – and XD is already working on updates to level up their experience.  

And Etheria: Restart wasn’t just drawing attention from fans at the event; across the globe, its closed beta racked up some incredible stats, which are outlined below:

Most Popular Characters:  

1. Lian – The “gentle yet deadly” favorite!  
2. Massiah – The mysterious and OP leader topping PvE & PvP rankings!  
3. Kloss – The hacker prodigy with game-changing support skills!  

Summoning Madness:  

• Over 900,000 total summons!  
• Top three most-wanted SSRs: Massiah, Tiamat, and the new assassin Hoyan.  
• The luckiest Hyperlinker? Tianyu Rin – the only player to collect every single character!  

Peak Player Achievements:  

• The average level reached was 35, but player “Lulu” hit an insane level 66
• 82 players finished their Peak Arena rankings, but one legend stood above all…  
• “Fried Bun” – the undisputed DOUBLE ARENA KING! Holding the top spot in both PvP modes, he dominated every challenger in the beta.  

Boss Battles That Pushed Players to Their Limits:  

• The new boss, NicoNana, was challenged 24,056 times – the toughest and most-fought enemy in the test.  
• Guild “Qiyan City” pulled off the highest single-damage output, securing their spot as the top damage guild in the game!  

What’s Next for Etheria: Restart?  

Players can look forward to more characters, deeper strategies, and even crazier events as XD prepares for the next stage of Etheria: Restart! 

Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of Etheria: Restart. Players can participate in the CBT, share their feedback, connect with fellow Hyperlinkers, and help XD Inc refine this groundbreaking experience together.

About Etheria: Restart

Etheria: Restart is a free-to-play supernatural hero team-building RPG developed by XD Inc. The game features breathtaking visuals, an immersive narrative, and a rich blend of PvE and PvP content. Players can enhance their experience with optional in-game purchases.

Crack the Cryptic Killer’s twisted puzzles in this thrilling co-op mystery coming to Steam on March 6th.

28 JANUARY 2025 – Eleven Puzzles has solved the puzzle on locking in a release date for Parallel Experiment and is thrilled to confirm the co-op puzzle game will arrive on Steam on March 6th! The demo is available today and awaits players eager to work together and escape the Cryptic Killer’s deadly experiment.

Mobile versions (iOS & Android) and a Nintendo Switch version are coming later this year and will offer players even more options to play co-operatively, with crossplay possible across all platforms!

Two detectives, one deadly experiment, a race against time. ​​Each player only has one half of the puzzle.

Eleven Puzzles is no stranger to creating acclaimed cooperative games and they are living proof that co-operative puzzlers are a much more popular genre than most would expect, with over 8 million downloads of their free title Unsolved Case. ​

Puzzle fans who can’t wait for March 6th to get here can already take a stab at the previous entry in the series: Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, giving them more information on our detectives and their nemesis.

But no fear: Parallel Experiment is a stand-alone title you can enjoy without any prior knowledge and is the studio’s most ambitious project yet. It has already amassed well over 60K wishlists!

About the Game

Parallel Experiment is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game with escape room-like elements. Players take on the roles of two detectives who are often separated, each with different clues, and must work together to solve puzzles.

It’s a noir-inspired adventure with a comic book art style, featuring detectives Ally and Old Dog. While following the trail of the dangerous Cryptic Killer, they suddenly become his targets and are now unwilling participants in his twisted experiment.

It has a variety of innovative puzzles that push the boundaries of cooperative puzzle design, offering puzzles never seen before in other games.

Key Features

Two Player Co-Op
​In Parallel Experiment, players must rely on their communication skills as they’re separated and must each discover unique clues that are vital for solving puzzles on the other end. Teamwork is essential to crack the Cryptic Killer’s codes.

Challenging Collaborative Puzzles
​There are over 80 puzzles striking the perfect balance between challenging yet fair. But you’re not facing them on your own! Communicate with your partner on how to best proceed, solve a puzzle on your end that unlocks the next step for them and discover a wide variety of puzzles from redirecting water flows, finding computer passwords and unlocking intricate locks, to deciphering cryptic ciphers, soldering electronic components, and even waking up a drunk!

Two Can Play That Game
​Looking for a break from the main investigation? Dive into a variety of retro-inspired mini-games designed with a fresh cooperative twist. Challenge each other to darts, Three in a Row, Match Three, Claw Machine, Push and Pull, and more. Think you know these classics? We’ve reinvented them for a whole new co-op experience

Cooperative Dialogues
​Uncover vital clues through collaborative conversations. NPCs respond dynamically to each player, offering new layers of interaction that only teamwork can unravel. Some conversations are puzzles in themselves that you need to solve together!

Noir-Inspired Comic Book Art
​Explore hand-drawn environments that look like they’ve leapt straight off the pages of a comic book.

Annoy Each Other
​This is a key feature? Yes. Yes, it is. ​
​Each level will have some way for players to annoy their co-op partner: knock on a window to distract them, poke them, make their screens shake. You already know you’ll be doing this just by reading it, right?

Draw on… Everything!
​Every detective needs a notebook. In Parallel Experiment, players can jot down notes, sketch solutions, and interact with the environment in creative ways. But we all know what you’re going to draw first…

About Eleven Puzzles

Founded in Poland in November 2020, Eleven Puzzles began as a passion project during the pandemic, creating online escape rooms that brought people together. In 2022, we launched Unsolved Case, a free standalone game for Steam, iOS, and Android, which quickly became a hit with over 5,000 reviews and an 88% positive rating. The success of Unsolved Case inspired us to develop Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, released in 2023 to critical acclaim.

At Eleven Puzzles, we specialize in crafting innovative, cooperative puzzle experiences that challenge communication and collaboration. With our latest title, Parallel Experiment, we’re exploring new dimensions of teamwork and shared problem-solving, redefining what multiplayer puzzle games can be.

We’re proud to be a fully independent, self-funded studio. The success of our games has allowed us to grow sustainably, expanding the scope and ambition of each new project while staying true to our creative vision.

Copyright © 2025 Eleven Puzzles, All rights reserved.

Odd Bug Studio’s action-RPG medieval ‘squeak-quel’ arrives across PC and consoles.

Tuesday, 28^th January 2025 – United Label has today launched Odd Bug Studio’s Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter. Available on PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™, the action-RPG ‘squeak-quel’ takes place a number of years after the critically-acclaimed 2021 original game, and follows a new protagonist – Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes – on his own bloody ‘tail’ of vengeance against an ancient, existential threat to the Ratdom.

Tails of Iron 2 builds upon its predecessor in several meaningful ways inspired by core player feedback, that serve to evolve rather than reinvent the fan-favourite formula. This includes a more expansive campaign twice the length of Tails of Iron, a more varied game world comprising six diverse biomes, new giant beast hunts, an all-new spellcasting system, and a deeper, enhanced version of the saga’s trademark brutal-but-fair combat.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is available in digital Standard and Deluxe versions. In addition to the base game, those buying the Deluxe version will receive two DLC packs (which will also be available to purchase separately): The ‘Augur of the Draugr’ set that includes the legendary Draugr armour of old, and the ‘Hair to the Throne’ cosmetic pack, which features an exclusive collection of beards and hairstyles. The PC Deluxe version also includes the game’s digital artbook and official soundtrack.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter features:

• Explore a vast, wintry kingdom: Fully narrated by RPG legend Doug Cockle (The Witcher franchise, Alan Wake 2, Baldur’s Gate 3) prepare to embark on an epic adventure across the northern realm and biomes of the Ratdom; an expansive, frost-bitten land on the brink of all-out war.
• Hunt down giant beasts: Track down and defeat 15 legendary beasts of the Ratdom’s northern frontier and be rewarded with rare resources with which to craft devastating equipment. But be warned, these colossal creatures won’t go down without a fight… and then some.
• Unleash the power of gods: Unlock the power of the four deities and unleash their powerful ‘Elementa’ spells in combat; harness the magics of fire, poison, ice, and electric upon the damned malevolent Dark Wings!
• Master challenging combat:  Face down the Dark Wing threat in deadly battles; let the devilish bats taste steel of blade and spear, or attack at range with bolts and arrows… and set elemental traps against these marauding foes (and adjust the difficulty at any point if it’s getting *too* much of a challenge – we won’t judge!)
• Improved base building: Construct and upgrade the devastated Rat fortress of Winter’s Edge to gain access to more powerful items from the smithy, tastier meals at the kitchen, a wider range of powerful traps from the shoppe, and more! 

About United Label

Founded in 2018, United Label is CI Games’ publishing arm for highly ambitious, lovingly crafted videogames. Its inaugural release, Röki received critical acclaim upon its launch in late 2020, with nominations for best ‘Debut Indie Game’ at both The Game Awards and BAFTA Game Awards. Since then, United Label has released a string of successful titles, including Eldest Souls and Tails of Iron. Its latest release is Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter. For more information about United Label, please visit www.unitedlabelgames.com.

About Odd Bug Studio

Founded in Manchester, UK in 2014, Odd Bug Studio is the team behind the 2017 2D VR platformer, The Lost Bear, and the 2021 critically acclaimed anthropomorphic adventure-RPG, Tails of Iron. Odd Bug Studio is currently developing a Tails of Iron sequel, Tails of Iron 2:Whiskers of Winter, which is set to launch on PC and consoles in January 2025. Proudly on a mission to create odd games, more information about Odd Bug Studio can be found at www.oddbug.co.uk.