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2D Platformer Everdeep Aurora’s NES-inspired Charm Delights at The MIX Fall Showcase

Wholesome adventure arrives on PC, Nintendo Switch soon in Q3 2025

MADRID, SPAIN – Nov. 21, 2024 – Everdeep Aurora, the lonely, desolate, yet hope-filled 2D adventure developed by Nautilus Games and published by Ysbryd Gamesreveals new corners of a vast underground world in a never-before-seen trailer aired today at The MIX Fall showcase. Everdeep Aurora drills down onto Windows PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in Q3 2025.

Venture through civilization’s subterranean refuge as Shell, a little cat on a mission to reunite with her mother after catastrophic meteor showers separate their family. Drill deeper and deeper into the Earth’s surface, creating platforming opportunities in the procedurally generated rocky tiles. Discover underground lakes and landforms, beautiful temples, dusty ruins, and mysterious laboratories.

Forge new friendships with more than 20 of the Everdeep’s charismatic citizens and fulfill quests to strengthen their bonds. Find peace in Aster’s hidden garden, power up Shell’s drill with Remulus’ blacksmith skills, and find a familiar face among the Everdeep’s twists and turns with Ribbert’s guidance. Find comfort in each denizen’s musical theme as the underground world grows more lonesome.

Everdeep Aurora takes a pixel out of the Nintendo Entertainment System’s code with its square interface, limited color palette, and retro graphics and sound design. Stunning visuals like smoothly animated scenes and color-grading transitions accentuate the vintage aesthetic and captivating visual storytelling of Shell’s adventure. 

“Choosing a limiting factor such as the small color palette available to the NES forced us to challenge ourselves and create a whimsical world with built-in character,” said Mikel Ojea, co-founder of Nautilus Games. “We hope explorers find themselves in a simpler era as they immerse themselves in the Everdeep.”

Everdeep Aurora arrives on Windows PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in Q3 2025. To learn more about Everdeep Aurora, please visit the official website, follow Nautilus Games on Twitter and Bluesky, and search #EverdeepAurora 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 Nautilus Games

Nautilus Games is a two-person indie studio from Madrid, Spain currently working on their debut title, Everdeep Aurora.

JOTUNNSLAYER: HORDES OF HEL ENTERS EARLY ACCESS ON JANUARY 21ST, 2025

Unleash the All-New Flame Sister in the Scorching Realm of Muspelheim

Košice, Slovak Republic – 21st November 2024. Fresh from its reveal at the Golden Joystick Awards, Grindstone and Games Farm announce Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel will storm onto Early Access on both Epic Games Store and Steam on January 21st, 2025. Players can master four unique heroes – including the fierce Flame Sister – as they battle across the newly added fiery realm of Muspelheim, and the frozen wastes of Niflheim.

Key Features:

  • Four powerful heroes with unique abilities and playstyles; Beserker, Seeress, Revenant, and the all-new Flame Sister.
  • Two contrasting realms: The new fiery Muspelheim and frozen wastes of Niflheim.
  • Divine powers from four legendary Norse gods – Freya, Goddess of Beauty and War, Queen of Valkyries; Loki, Trickster God of Chaos, Illusions and Fire; Thor, God of Lightning, Thunder and Strength; and Odin, the All-Father, Lord of Frenzy, master of war, sorcery and death.
  • Enhanced visual effects and combat mechanics.
  • Steam Deck compatibility.

Do you have what it takes to become the Jotunnslayer? Wishlist now, and join the official Discord community for news and updates.

About Games Farm 

Games Farm is an independent game development studio with a team of more than 50 people, headquartered in Kosice, Slovakia. It specialises in developing premium cross-platform titles for PC and consoles with a portfolio of over 20 titles released to date. From a small unknown studio, Games Farm has evolved into a globally recognised RPG developer with renowned brands like the Heretic Kingdoms franchise and an ever-increasing roster of quality titles.

About Grindstone 

Grindstone is a videogame production and publishing company with a strong background in game development based in Slovakia. It was founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the well-established Slovakian development studio Games Farm to create new opportunities and support game developers in delivering creatively and commercially viable games that can compete on global markets.

Dark Fantasy First-Person Hack-and-Slash RPG VOIN Cleaves Demons in Steam Early Access on Dec. 10

Soaring over 100,000 wishlists after a successful Steam Next Fest

SEATTLE – November 21, 2024 – VOIN, the hack-and-slash action RPG set in a dark fantasy world from solo developer Nikita Sozidar, and publisher tinyBuild, cleanses the world of evil on PC via Steam Early Access on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. VOIN’s early access launch follows a stellar performance during Steam Next Fest, earning more than 100,000 wishlists.

Brought to life by formidable mages, an elemental servant known as VOIN takes on the mission of saving a dying world from an enigmatic plague. Harness newfound powers to become an ultimate weapon, slaying demonic threats infesting a corrupted world.

Unleash elemental fury with primordial magic to summon calamitous thunder strikes and winds powerful enough to blow away fiends in a single gust. Wield mighty greatswords to slice through hordes of devilish enemies, and strategically take down demons to gain the upper hand against their procedurally generated abilities.

Journey through a desolate landscape featuring stunning pixelated graphics, melding old-school charm with a modern artistic flair. Channel formidable powers, including soaring through the skies to traverse the gorgeous world and close combat gaps in a flash. Swiftly dash across bodies of water, and uncover hidden, secret-filled areas scattered throughout the land.

Trek across multiple realms to collect strong weapons, equipment, and items to help even the seemingly insurmountable odds. Return to the game’s hub world to purify gear and enhance VOIN’s skills, unlocking brutal new attacks. Gain access to the Boss Arenas to face the game’s toughest challenges. Through continued support, fans can expect many future updates, including new locations to explore, additional enemy variety, upgraded weapons, and more.

“Myself and the team at tinyBuild are grateful for the community that has fostered around VOIN’s early access journey, and the valuable feedback they’ve provided us over time,” said Nikita Sozidar, VOIN solo developer. “We can’t wait for players to dive into 1.0, and explore all of the new features VOIN has to offer.” 

VOIN arrives on Windows PC via Steam Early Access on December 10, 2024. The game  supports English, French, German, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) localizations.

To stay up to date with VOIN follow @vointhegame and @tinyBuild on X (formerly Twitter), wishlist it on Steam, and subscribe to Sozidar’s YouTube channel

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

For more information, visit: https://www.tinybuild.com/ 

About Nikita Sozidar

A solo developer with a deep background in music and design, Nikita started his game development career as a pixel-art artist and mod developer. VOIN is his first title.

Slay the Princess Bends the Minds of 500,000 Players

The critically acclaimed cult hit visual novel reaches new milestone hot on the heels of the definitive The Pristine Cut release

Boulder, Colo. (Nov. 19, 2024) – Shortly after beloved indie darling Slay the Princess celebrated its first anniversary with the release of the definitive The Pristine Cut edition, Black Tabby Games and Serenity Forge have announced that the title has sold 500,000 copies, reaching the milestone across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch: https://serenityforge.com/games/slay-the-princess

“We’ve poured our souls into this game over the past couple of years, and it’s been profoundly moving to see so many people connect with such an esoteric work,” said Tony Howard-Arias, Black Tabby Games co-founder. “We’re so happy that the fans gave us the support we needed to revisit the game and elevate it into something even better than it was at launch. All of these finishing touches have gone a long way.”

“Holy shit,” added Abby Howard, the studio’s other co-founder.

Slay The Princess – The Pristine Cut is the definitive edition of Slay the Princess, which originally launched on PC in 2023. The Pristine Cut brought the celebrated indie to consoles for the first time alongside a host of brand-new content and expansions to previously available routes.

Two physical editions, a Standard Edition and Collector’s Edition, will be available for purchase for fans and collectors in 2025. Physical editions will be available at major retailers and on the Serenity Forge store for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Pre-order yours today at https://store.serenityforge.com/collections/slay-the-princess

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About Black Tabby Games

Black Tabby Games is a two-person narrative studio founded by Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias, who are now as married in work as they are in life. Their games tell stories at the crossroads of horror, romance, and humor with a signature style of hand-illustrated art and deep branching interactivity.

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. 

Step Into the Shadows: Strategize in Total Darkness in FPS Blindfire Now Available in Early Access on PlayStation 5

Experience intense, fast-paced firefights in a pitch-black arena with new weapons and the Kill Race game mode included in Blindfire’s Race to Kill content update across all platforms

Teesside, UK (Nov. 21, 2024) – Blindfire, the innovative FPS from publisher and developer Double Eleven (Rust Console Edition and Red Dead Redemption on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch), is now available on PlayStation 5 in addition to Steam and Xbox Series X|S. This fast-paced social shooter delivers intense, short-bursts of action as up to eight players face off in a completely dark arena, armed only with pistols loaded with eight bullets. Starting today, PlayStation Plus subscribers can enjoy a 10 percent discount on Blindfire until Dec. 9. (PlayStation Store link: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/EP4415-PPSA25539_00-D11BLINDFIRE0001).

Accompanying today’s PlayStation 5 launch is the Race to Kill content update for both console and PC versions of Blindfire. The features of this update include: 

  • New weapon variants
  • Auto Pistol – Scarab
  • Burst Shotgun – Impunity
  • Kill Race game mode 
  • An 8-player game mode where players respawn immediately, continuing the high intensity as players race to reach 30 eliminations. Be the first to hit the mark and claim your victory. 
  • The team version of this Kill Race pits two teams of 4 players against each other in a race to 50 eliminations. This game mode is a balanced experience that offers easier comebacks and continuous action, perfect for new Blindfire players.
  • Elite 10 Leaderboards
  • This shows The Elite 10; the 10 highest scoring players globally in terms of total wins, kills and points earned across all game modes.
  • Bug fixes
  • General performance increase, particularly for PC variants. This will continue to be a focus in future fixes.
  • Console variants will more consistently reach and stay at their FPS cap.
  • Continued improvements on the settings menu in terms of responsiveness and correctness.
  • Your locker skin setup is properly remembered between matches.
  • Enter gameplay with the correct weapon skin as selected in the locker.
  • The uncooperative UV light on Shadowpoint Cross is now working, after swapping light bulbs.

In Blindfire, players navigate the dark arena alone as they dodge traps and obstacles. Each step matters—triggering strategically placed UV lights or sirens can set off audio or visual alarms, revealing your location to enemy players. Whether in free-for-all or team-based matches, Blindfire challenges players to rely on audio cues to outmaneuver opponents and emerge as the last one standing.

Silence is your only ally but in Blindfire staying still comes at a deadly cost. Linger too long, and the anti-camping mechanic will betray you with a mask flash, exposing your position to lurking opponents. In this pitch-black battlefield, the brief, blinding muzzle flash from your gun offers a glimpse of your enemy—just enough for you to aim, but enough for them to find you too.

Set in the near-future, Blindfire has emerged as an illicit bloodsport on the dark web, where the ultra-wealthy bet on the lives of desperate contestants. Contestants are lured in by the promise of immense wealth. Clad in identical, dehumanizing jumpsuits and full face masks, they fight in pitch-black arenas filled with traps, relying on their heightened senses to survive. 

For spectators, the game offers a voyeuristic thrill, watching every desperate move through cutting-edge night vision technology and the ability to tilt the outcome of a match by triggering traps and alarms. Victory brings a bitter choice: escape with the winnings or risk it all for another round.

Blindfire is available on Steam Early Access, the Epic Game Store, Xbox Game Preview, and the PlayStation Store. Keep up with Blindfire and Double Eleven at the official website: blindfiregame.com or Twitter @LightThemUpGame.

Rescue: The Beagles lands on Nintendo Switch – Your mission to save adorable pups just got portable!

November 21st, 2024 – Zaprešić, Croatia – Attention all dog lovers, action aficionados, and would-be heroes: it’s time to grab your gear and suit up! Rescue: The Beagles is now available on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch. That’s right – the most thrilling, high-speed beagle rescue mission can now be played on the go. Whether you’re commuting, cozying up on the couch, or hiding from your boss (we won’t tell), you can now take the action-packed adventure wherever you go!

In Rescue: The Beagles, you’ll take on the role of Nicole or Edwin, elite members of an animal rescue squad on a mission to save as many adorable beagles as possible after a cargo plane crashes in the remote Amita mountain range. The catch? These pups weren’t just any cargo – they were on their way to the notorious CutLab for testing. Now, the lab’s biohazard division is hot on your trail, determined to reclaim their “property.” Your job? Stay one step ahead and save every pup before they fall back into the wrong hands!

This action-packed platformer/runner blends classic 8-bit arcade vibes with a modern twist, offering an exciting parallax-based gameplay experience. You’ll run, jump, and parachute through colorful procedurally generated levels, using your wits and skills to outmaneuver lab grunts, vivisectors, and biohazard agents. And if you think you’ve got it under control, think again – you can even command owls as your weapon of choice against the lab’s relentless forces!

The game also features:

  • Challenging, fast-paced action inspired by the golden age of arcades.
  • Unique parallax-based gameplay that keeps the adrenaline pumping.
  • Stylish minimalist graphics and dynamic color palettes that change every playthrough, adding a fresh vibe each time.
  • Shared screen co-op and PvP modes, so you can team up or compete with a friend in rescuing the pups.
  • Skill upgrades like ‘Beagle Magnetism’ and the power of ‘Goji Berry Digestion’ to help you enhance your abilities.

Currently available on Steam, Rescue: The Beagles has now arrived on Nintendo Switch globally, and will also be released in Europe on December 12, 2024. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X soon. Whether you’re a rookie rescuer or a seasoned pro, it’s time to step up, get your parachute ready, and save those pups – because no beagle deserves a life without belly rubs!

Nenad Jalšovec commented: “I’m thrilled to bring Rescue: The Beagles to Nintendo Switch! This game holds a special place in my heart, as it was inspired by real-life events from my hometown. I have a deep love for dogs and truly believe they bring immense joy into our lives, so I felt they deserved a better place in gaming. I’m excited to share it with both gamers and fellow dog lovers alike now on Nintendo Switch.”

Vedran Klanac from Ocean Media added:We are delighted to support Nenad Jalšovec in bringing Rescue: The Beagles to Nintendo Switch. At Ocean Media, we love working with passionate developers, and Nenad’s creativity and love for dogs shine through in this fast-paced, fun experience.”

For more information and to download Rescue: The Beagles on Nintendo Switch, visit the Nintendo eShop.

About Nenad Jalšovec

Nenad Jalšovec is an indie game developer with a passion for crafting engaging and meaningful gaming experiences. Inspired by real-life events, Rescue: The Beagles is a heartfelt tribute to the power of compassion and the joy of classic arcade gameplay.

About Ocean Media

Founded in 2006 in Croatia, Ocean Media partners with talented indie studios to bring creative gaming visions to life. They focus on delivering high-quality, captivating experiences, making unique titles accessible to players worldwide and showcasing the vibrant spirit of indie gaming.

War Thunder visuals are moving to a new level

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the “Firebirds” major content update for the military online shooter War Thunder is already available to the players. The graphics in the game have been significantly improved, and the game got dozens of new vehicles ranging from American F-117A stealth bombers to South African Super Hind helicopters and the British battlecruiser HMS Repulse.

The most significant graphic improvements are the ones that utilise the ray tracing technology. The game now features physically correct and pixel-precise shadows from the sun, and owners of the more powerful video cards will also see realistic shadows from all dynamic lights, like explosions, muzzle flashes and the like. War Thunder also now supports ray traced ambient occlusion and ray traced reflections (including those on water and translucent glass surfaces), which makes the game visuals even closer to reality. All of these effects are available on NVIDIA video cards and can be enabled or disabled individually at the player’s discretion. Ray tracing effects are especially visible at locations with lots of mirror surfaces, such as on the Alaska and Sun City maps.

Many other graphic effects have been redesigned in the game: for example, the mud from under the wheels flies more realistically, the moment of afterburner activation on jet aircraft and the afterburner exhaust itself now look more physically correct, the effects of missile explosions in the air have been reworked, the effect of burning fuel spilling from a destroyed tank has been improved, and abandoned cars are now beautifully crumpled when they are crushed by armored vehicles. Finally, War Thunder now supports the motion blur effect, which is also optional.

Super Hind is a South African modernization of the Mi-24 family of helicopters. Engineers have completely redesigned the front part of the hull, where the sighting system and 20-mm autocannon with boxes for belts are located. In addition, the Super Hind was armed with INGWE tandem ATGMs. Super Hind helicopters are in service with the air forces of Algeria, Bulgaria and Azerbaijan. You can learn about other new military vehicles from the Firebirds update by checking the devblogs on the official website of the game.

About Gaijin Entertainment

Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more.

About War Thunder

War Thunder is a free-to-play, cross-platform, massively multiplayer military masterpiece with millions of fans worldwide, that allows players on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac and Linux to fight their way across air, land, and sea in the same battlefield. War Thunder offers 2000+ playable aircraft, armored vehicles and ships from the 1900s to the 2010s. The US, Russian, British, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish, Israeli, South African and French military vehicles represented in game are carefully researched, historically accurate recreations of their real world counterparts. Fans can expect hundreds more added as Gaijin Entertainment commits to ongoing development via regular updates.

Publishing Rights for Shenmue III transferred to ININ Games

November 21, 2024ININ and YSNET are thrilled to announce that the publishing rights for the legendary iconic game Shenmue III are officially transferred to ININ Games.

Following the previous collaboration on Air Twister, this will deepen the relationship with the legendary creator Yu Suzuki and his team. Known for our commitment to celebrating beloved titles and bringing them to new platforms, ININ Games is excited to shepherd Shenmue III into its next phase.

This exciting transfer coincides with two momentous milestones: the 25th anniversary of the Shenmue series and the 5th anniversary of Shenmue III. Since its debut, Shenmue has captivated fans worldwide with its groundbreaking storytelling, immersive open-world gameplay, and its legacy as a pioneer in video game history. Shenmue III continues this tradition, keeping the spirit of the saga alive for a new generation of players.

We at ININ Games are honored to carry the Shenmue torch forward during such a significant moment in the series’ history. As we reflect on two decades of innovation and passion, we remain dedicated to preserving and sharing the journey of Ryo Hazuki with both long-time fans and newcomers. With this transfer, the story of Shenmue is far from over. We have exciting plans to celebrate these anniversaries, ensuring that this beloved series continues to thrive and inspire. Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements as we unveil our vision for the next phase of Shenmue’s legacy.

About ININ Games

ININ Games is dedicated to bringing classic and unique games to modern platforms, always with the utmost respect for the original vision of each title. With an extensive portfolio of nostalgic remasters, beloved re-releases, and new IPs, ININ Games remains passionate about delivering experiences that unite long-time fans with a new generation of players.

About YSNET Games

YS NET Inc. is an independent development studio founded by innovative game creator Yu Suzuki in 2008 after his career at SEGA. In 2015, Ys Net announced the Shenmue III project on Kickstarter, which led to two Guinness World Records, including the fastest $1 million pledged for a crowdfunded game. Shenmue III was released in 2019 for fans all over the world.

Dungeon defense game Keep the Heroes Out! funded on Kickstarter in less than an hour!

Acclaimed board game adaptation makes 11x its goal in 48 hours!

Halifax, Canada, November 21st, 2024 – Board game creator Brueh Games and video game developer YarnCat Games are proud to announce that their video game adaptation of Luís Brueh’s acclaimed strategy board game Keep the Heroes Out! smashed through its Kickstarter goal in less than an hour. In fact, it’s already made 11x its goal in only 48 hours. The Kickstarter campaign will continue to run through December 13th, so you can still back it for some sweet rewards before it releases in early 2025 on PC, Mac and consoles.

Keep the Heroes Out! is an asymmetric, cooperative dungeon defense game for 1-4 players where you play as the monsters protecting their hard-earned treasures against invading hordes of “heroes” trying to steal it.

Your goal as a team is to survive going through the Guild deck two times, protecting the treasures in each room. If the main treasure is taken, the game ends in defeat, but if you manage to protect your treasures for long enough, you all win. Monsters may die, which is tragic, but you can always bring them back to the dungeon, so you are never eliminated from the game. However, once the treasure is gone, it’s gone forever.

The digital game brings the tabletop experience faithfully to life, with the same art style and gameplay, only now being that the computer controls the nasty heroes invading our lair. This means you can play solo against the AI, or get a gaming going remotely with your friends from afar. Furthermore, YarnCat Games has boosted the visuals with fluid animation and a tutorial to help onboard new players. There’s never been an easier, more convenient way to get into hero thwarting!

The original board game version of Keep the Heroes Out! was a massive success, selling over 70,000 copies since its launch in 2022. It became a Golden Geek Best Cooperative Game Nominee at BoardGameGeek, where it’s currently ranked as the 664th best board game of all time out of a database of roughly 156,000 titles. 

“I was overjoyed by the massive success of Keep the Heroes Out!’s tabletop release, so I wanted to share its engrossing, asymmetrical gameplay with a wider audience,” said Luís Brueh, Founder of Brueh Games and solo creator of the board game version of Keep the Heroes Out! This digital version takes what makes the tabletop release great, but makes it far more accessible, as you’ll be able to both play it with friends remotely or hop into a single-player bout against the AI. Whether you’re a fan of the game already or a newcomer, this video game adaptation captures everything that made the tabletop release such a success!”

“I’m a big fan of tabletop gaming and Keep the Heroes Out! has become one of my favorite pastimes at game nights, so I was thrilled to partner with Brueh Games on this digital release,”said YarnCat Games Founder and Director Daniel Nascimento.“We’re over the moon that we’ll soon be able to share Keep the Heroes Out! with a wider audience in early 2025!”

For more information on Keep the Heroes Out!:

Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592340/Keep_the_Heroes_Out/
YarnCat Games website: https://www.yarncatgames.com/
Brueh Games website: ​​https://luisbrueh.com/games/
Follow YarnCat Games on Twitter: https://x.com/dyarncat

About Brueh Games:

The brand of solo game developer Luís Brueh, a Brazilian Game designer & artist now living in Halifax, Canada. During the last 15 years Brueh has worked with many publishers and brands localizing their work to Brazilian territories and has expanded into designing his own games, of which he also does the art. Titles published so far include: Dwar7s (Fall, Winter, Spring, Duels), Covil The Dark Overlords, Valknut, and Keep the Heroes Out!

About YarnCat Games:

YarnCat Games is an independent game studio based in Halifax, Canada. It’s currently working on the digital version of the acclaimed tabletop dungeon defense game Keep the Heroes Out!

Meta-horror Among Ashes launches for PlayStation 5 and PC on 9th December 

Terrifying new release date trailer urges you to keep playing…

Lanzarote, Spain – 21st November 2024 – Solo developer, Rat Cliff Games today excited to announce that its metafictional horror game Among Ashes will launch digitally for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on 9th December.

To coincide with the announcement a brand new Release Date trailer has debuted, which blurs the lines between fiction and reality, as unimaginable horrors begin to bleed out from behind the screen. 

Among Ashes is a metafictional horror title about a haunted video game and the disturbing story behind its creation. It’s a stormy night in the early 2000s and your friend has sent you a link to Night Call, a horror game that he found online. As you play, strange things start happening in your apartment. Something is terribly wrong with the game.

It features an innovative, meta-framing device in which players will experience a full retro-inspired first-person survival horror game within another first-person horror game, in addition to a host of unique presentational touches, narrative surprises, mechanics and puzzles that transport players back to the turn of the millennium – providing a terrifying dose of nostalgia in the process.

In the retro-styled survival-horror game Night Call, players will explore the labyrinthian halls of Stoker Manor; solving puzzles and fighting off the nightmarish creatures that lie within. In the real world, however, they’ll be haunted by dark entities that have latched on to this strange game, as they frantically try to unravel the mystery behind the game and its enigmatic creator.

Among ashes the truth remains.
Uncover it, or you may not survive the night.

Among Ashes will
launch for PlayStation 5 and PC on 9th December. A demo is now available via Steam, where players can also wishlist the game. PlayStation owners can wishlist the game here (EU) and here (NA).

For more information on Among Ashes, please visit the official Rat Cliff Games website.

About Rat Cliff Games

Rat Cliff Games is a one-man independent games studio founded by game designer Daniel Ferrer in Lanzarote, Spain. The studio aims to craft memorable story-driven experiences with engaging gameplay. It released the epic 3D-platformer One True Hero in 2022, and is now developing a chilling and innovative survival horror title Among Ashes.