Mayor Clawsworth has approved your shop opening to help reignite the spark of the sleepy village of Amber Isle, so dust off the shelves and open the doors. 

OCT 10th 2024 – Ambertail Games and Team17 Digital are happy to share the pterrific new that Amber Isle is out now on Steam. All Paleofolk pals are welcome to set up shop, meet the residents of the village and embark on their dinosaur sim management adventures.

It’s up to you to ensure that this exciting new shop tricera-tops all expectations. Create your very own Paleo-persona and become friends with all the island residents who come ashore. Barter with stubborn customers, craft items and stock your shelves to cater to the diverse need of your local clientele. Spruce up the island to attract more Paleofolk to move their lives across the sea – and learn about how Amber Isle fell into disrepair. 

Key Features:  

• Open Shop:  Customise, name, and run your shop your way – use the profits to unlock new shop décor, walls, floors, and more, making the space uniquely yours.  
• Rebuild the Island: Rebuild, decorate, and unlock new areas to explore on Amber Isle, and with enough improvement, Paleofolk will start to take up residence on the island permanently.   
• Meet the Neighbours: Amber Isle is home to 48 different Paleofolk to befriend, including Ice Age mammals, Permian amphibians, marine life, invertebrates, and more. 
• Paleo-you: Express your penchant for the prehistoric and design your very own Paleofolk – change your clothes, crests, and colours, to create your perfect paleo-persona.  

Did you know: The Stegosaurus had a brain the size of a walnut – only 3 centimetres long and weighing 75 grams!

Amber Isle is available now on Steam priced at £/$/€ 24.99 and a Gold Edition featuring a starter pack, digital Artbook and Original Soundtrack will be available for £/$/€34.99 

Amber Isle will be releasing on Nintendo Switch on an updated date of November 21st, if players want to wrap themselves in blankets and get lost in the perfect cosy shop sim game. 

For more information on Amber Isle please check out the Amber Isle website.   

About Ambertail Games

Founded In 2020, Ambertail Games is an independent games studio based in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. They’re rooted in cute, slice-of-life games that reimagine your favourite captivating creatures in kind, compassionate worlds. Ambertail’s debut title, Amber Isle, is currently in development for Steam and Nintendo Switch™.

About Northern Ireland Screen

Northern Ireland Screen is the national screen agency for Northern Ireland. It is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its activities and projects. The organization supports the development of a dynamic and sustainable screen industry and provides opportunities for all communities to engage with and benefit from screen culture.

About Team17 Digital  

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.  

Win garage auctions, buy and upgrade a pawnshop, turn trash into treasure and make it to the top

Warsaw, Poland – 10th October, 2024 – Raccoons Studios and co-publisher BeardedBrothers.Games are pleased to announce that Storage Hunter Simulator is available now on Steam in Early Access for a price of $24.99 with a 20% launch discount. Storage Hunter Simulator is a garage auction simulation game inspired by cult TV shows like Storage Wars and Auction Hunters. Bid, win and then sell for profit as you work your way up from the bottom to become the king or queen of the storage auction.

Take risks and fight for garages amongst fierce competition as you compete with other bidders to find hidden treasures that will help you turn a profit. There are thousands of unique items to discover, which you’ll have to properly identify before they can be valued for sale, with a series of experts healing you out to value your rarer items, until your business grows enough for you to obtain the tools to value them yourself.

As you build your auction empire, you will eventually get the opportunity to purchase your own pawnshop that you can upgrade over time. With increased shelf space, the option to choose a specialisation for your shop and the ability to hire an employee to automate the process, your pawnshop will help you turn ever greater profits for your growing business.

Grow your renown in different districts to receive benefits and discounts, take risks on locked containers that might contain treasure or trash and manage your resources efficiently as you invest in tools, upgrades and employees. It’s up to you to manage your resources effectively to maximise your earnings and balance the need for short-term profits with long-term investments if you are successfully to go from rags to riches!

“We’re really excited to release Storage Hunter Simulator to the world today,” said Łukasz Skrzypkowski, Chairman of the Board for Raccoons Studios and BeardedBrothers.Games. “This is just the beginning for Storage Hunter Simulator – listening to our community and letting them help us shape the game is core to what we go, so we can’t wait to hear what everyone has to say and hope you’ll all join us on Discord.”

About Raccoons Studios

Based in Warsaw, Poland, Raccoons Studios strives to create experiences that everyone from casual players to gaming aficionados can enjoy. They are currently working on Storage Hunter Simulator.

About BeardedBrothers.Games

BeardedBrothers.Games was founded in 2018 by brothers Darek and Lukasz Skrzypkowski in Warsaw, Poland. The company makes games that use procedural generation to create immersive gameplay with high replayability and prides itself on creating projects together with the gaming community.

The alchemy management simulator launched a free demo on Steam, complete with the game’s full tutorial and limited full-game features.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – October 10, 2024 – Indie developer Pebbles Games is pleased to share Potion Shop Simulator’s participation in the upcoming October Steam Next Fest 2024. Starting now and up through Steam Next Fest, eager potion masters can get a taste of what it’s like to run your very own potion shop in the game’s demo.

Opportunity Awaits
Simulation and management come together in Potion Shop Simulator as you set out to start your budding potion enterprise. A recent graduate from Wizard U, your job search leads you to the outskirts of the kingdom, where you find a shop you can call your very own. Tend to your plants, brew potions, and manage your magical shop while you serve your town’s fiendish folk and become integral to the community.

Rise and Grind
It’s time to get to work in Potion Shop Simulator as your doors open for the first day of business. Gather flowers and herbs to stock up on potions and discover new recipes. Build up your reputation to expand your shop and welcome new customers looking for harder-to-find potions. Between managing your store, explore the town and visit other shops for upgrades, help your fellow residents by completing side quests, and prepare for world events like the open-air market and potion shop inspector. Tag team with friends in multiplayer co-op, dividing and conquering your tasks to keep the business running.

Try Now – Demo Features
Keen players can get a sample of what Potion Shop Simulator will offer through the game’s demo. Available now on Steam, the demo introduces players to the game by guiding them through the tutorial. Players can continue playing the game after completing the tutorial, but certain features will be locked. Tim the Dragon, the game’s tutorial mascot, introduces players to the basics of alchemy: harvesting plants, transforming ingredients, brewing potions, and running the shop. Dry Meadlowlark and Firebloom plants to experiment with different combinations, adding potions to your archive as you discover new ones. Stock your shelves with these creations and use your earnings to purchase decorations for the shop, increasing your storefront’s appeal and attracting new clientele. The game’s demo will also include multiplayer, so invite your friends to accompany your potion shop apprenticeship!

Gameplay Features:

• A colorful medieval fantasy setting creates the perfect ambiance for potion-making, and an interactive world provides an immersive simulator experience.
• Co-op mode for up to four players lets your friends join in on the fun! Tour the village, take care of plants, and experiment with different brews alongside your fellow alchemists.
• The world is alive with dynamic events, featuring a day and night cycle that brings market days in town, a traveling merchant, market trends, royal commissions from the king, and more. Keep an eye on your calendar so you don’t miss a thing.
• Improve your reputation by making and selling potions, and generate income to upgrade your shop’s aesthetics and efficiency. You can purchase additional items at the markets, from the traveling salesman, or at small shops downtown.
• The discovery of new potions awaits, so experiment to progress through the game. The more you brew, the more you sell! So, get adventurous with your potion combinations.
• A free demo is available now, allowing players to explore the world, brew potions, co-op with friends and experience the beginning of your Potion Shop Simulator adventure.

Potion Shop Simulator is coming soon to Steam, and the demo is available to play now. Wishlist the game for future updates, and follow Pebbles Games on X to support the team.

About Pebbles Games

Pebbles Games is an independent games studio focusing on cooperative multiplayer game experiences. These experiences combine various categories, such as Simulation and Fantasy or Physics and speed running.

LONDON, UK – October 10, 2024 – Video games mental health charity, Safe In Our World, is celebrating its fifth birthday this year by partnering with Jagex, Niantic, Radical Forge, and Wired Productions for five in-game activations across their hit titles.

The “5-for-5” campaign was created to raise awareness of the life-saving resources available from Safe In Our World. With around 60% of gamers reporting that gaming improves their mental health, the charity was keen to find a way to reach those who may be using video games as a way to manage their mental wellbeing. By running in-game activations across five unique games with active and engaged communities, Safe In Our World aims to meet those most in need of its support in a safe and familiar environment.

“We regularly create and share mental health resources to inform, educate, and support people in the games industry and wider gaming community, but getting the word out to gamers is crucial,” explains Rosie Taylor, Content & Community Manager at Safe In Our World. “We’re very grateful to the developers we’ve partnered with for the opportunity to connect with and support their communities.”

Fans of RuneScape, Pokémon GO, Peridot, Southfield, and Gori: Cuddly Carnage can expect to see all kinds of Safe-In-Our-World themed activity in their games including…

• All-new Geofenced Billboards appearing across the UK and USA in Pokémon Go from October 10th.
• An exclusive new charity froggy skin in RuneScape, created by the students of Hertfordshire & Essex High School & Science College on Jagex’s celebration of International Women’s Day, 2024. This new skin will be available from 14th-20th of October.
• A brand-new wellbeing focused experience in Peridot web AR.
• A radical new Safe In Our World skin pack in Gori: Cuddly Carnage.
• A cosy Safe In Our World hoodie for Bud, available in Southfield at early access.

Alongside its 5-for-5 campaign, Safe In Our World is also celebrating the addition of three new faces to the charity. Jess Rutland, Business Development & Marketing Manager; Em Aspinall, Communications & Events Manager; and Trustee Board member, Erla Arnadottir. 

“It has been yet another year of extraordinary achievement and growth for the charity and we have redoubled our efforts in offering essential mental health support, training, and resources to those in need,” says Charity Director, Sarah Sorrell. “I also want to extend my sincere thanks for the contributions and collaboration throughout the sector, without which our life-saving work would not be possible.”

As the charity continues to expand and grow, it opens up applications for its Ambassador Class of 2025 – a cohort of 25 representatives working together to champion its message across various platforms, events, and within the work they do. An annual program, those interested can sign up for this year’s class here. 2024 also marks Safe In Our World’s first official foray into table-top role-playing with the launch of The Gatekeeper; an eerie, 80’s inspired D&D one-shot created for the charity’s annual Press Pause fundraiser.

Last, but certainly not least, Safe In Our World is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with Niantic to publish an all-new resource for players of social-focused games. The Positive Play Guide is a free, downloadable booklet showcasing amazing community stories and chock-full of information to supplement players’ wellbeing. The guide can be accessed here.

About Safe In Our World

Safe In Our World is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 1183344. A team of seasoned gaming veterans passionate about mental health brainstormed for over two years over ways they could make a difference. Launched on World Mental Health Day on October 10th, 2019, its aims are to raise awareness of mental health within the video games industry and to provide resources, signpost help, and drive change for everyone connected with the industry – from developers, publishers, and service providers to content creators and players. Its initial mission is to create an online destination where people can seek help, gain access to resources and information, and discover stories from real people within and surrounding the games industry, with more detailed policies available via the website. Safe In Our World is a worldwide hub accessible for anyone in need.

GRYPHLINE Shares PC Demo Allowing Players to Team Up with a Friend Across Seven Bombastic, Bubble-Bursting Levels

SHANGHAI — Oct. 10, 2024 — Global game publisher GRYPHLINE is happy to announce its participation in Steam Next Fest with a playable demo for POPUCOM. The free demo for the upcoming multiplayer co-op puzzle adventure platformer will be available to download digitally on Steam starting on Oct. 14 at 10:00 AM PT through Oct. 21. The whimsical puzzle adventure is the latest from the creators of the beloved tactical RPG and tower defense hybrid hit, Arknights, and is coloring its way onto the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 computer entertainment systems and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. 

POPUCOM’s inclusion in Steam Next Fest marks the first playable public demo following its Western debut at Gamescom and PAX West this year. The new demo invites players to enjoy seven unique levels with support for two-player local co-op (split-screen) and online co-op (up to four-player co-op will be available at launch). Customize a character and team up with a friend to solve puzzles with the “Rainbow Popper” and take down enemies in a vibrant adventure bursting with fun. 

POPUCOM is a fantasy adventure set in a mysterious parallel universe. Co-start your journey by teaming up with a friend – and enter a world filled with colorful settings. Grab a Rainbow Popper and fire-colored bullets at the naughty Pomus. Matching three Pomus of the same color instantly pops and eliminates the threat. In addition to the Pomus, players must discover the right timing for jumping, changing color, or activating special mechanisms to navigate the stages successfully.  

Key Features:

Play with Friends! Enjoy up to four-player couch co-op with split-screen as well as online co-op with cross-play support. Team up and work together to become the rainbow and save the world in a co-op adventure featuring a wide variety of 3D platform puzzle stages, as well as mini-games. 

Become the Rainbow: Use your Rainbow Popper to shoot, match, and pop brightly-colored Pomus, solving various match-3 and physics puzzles to advance through each stage. 

Recruit Trustworthy Companions: Making new friends is also an essential skill in this 3D platforming adventure. Recruit Rollo the Bomb, Captain Kitty, Barrier Bot, and Power Kid as your helpful companions to solve the puzzle and save the world! 

To stay up to date on POPUCOM news and updates, visit the official website, and follow the game on X, Facebook, and YouTube. For more information about GRYPHLINE, please visit the official website. 

About GRYPHLINE

GRYPHLINE is a global publisher that aims to bring unique and high-quality gaming experiences to players across the world. Ex Astris, was the company’s inaugural launch and received critical acclaim for its depth of gameplay and stunning visuals. Upcoming titles include Arknights: Endfield,andPOPUCOM, which have received accolades thus far and fans can look forward to experiencing the games at events this year. GRYPHLINE is also taking steps to offer services from R&D support, localization, marketing to customer service for expanding its global business. More information can be found here on the official company site www.gryphline.com. 

Far Far Games and Fulqrum Publishing will be delivering a tale from Slavic folklore to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S next year

Prague, Czech Republic – October 10, 2024  – Are you ready to fight for your immortal soul? You’d better be, as Far Far Games and Fulqrum Publishing are getting ready to whisk you away to a world of Slavic myths and folktales in their brand-new action RPG title Bylina, coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 next year!

Embark on an epic journey to the Far Far Kingdom and challenge Koschei the Deathless to save your immortal soul and become a true hero in Bylina, an action RPG rooted in Slavic folklore and myths.Take on the role of Falconet, a young bogatyr born without hero’s powers, shunned and underestimated by almost everyone around him. Conquer numerous ordeals, overcome insurmountable odds, and become a legendary hero whose tales will be told for ages to come.

Falconet dreams of following in the footsteps of his father, a fabled bogatyr – but during what seems like a simple task, he finds himself in the dark and mysterious Far Far Kingdom where he meets his demise. To his surprise, the young hero is revived by a mysterious spirit with whom he must now share his body. Falconet faces three daunting tasks: reclaim control over his soul, uncover an ancient mystery surrounding his new companion, and save the world from imminent doom.

About Bylina

• Discover a vibrant and extraordinary world based on Slavic myths and legends. Journey through the Land of Cities, boasting diverse locales – from sunlit forests to gloomy dungeons and imposing castles, each with its own unique features and atmosphere. As soon as you open new areas, prepare to encounter strange local inhabitants, as well as countless challenges, treasures, and puzzles waiting to be solved.
• Improve your skills by mastering unique techniques and spells, and engage in fierce battles with common bandits, terrifying legendary creatures, and brutal bosses in which every mistake could be your last.
• Expand your arsenal, embracing mysterious magical powers as well as a variety of armaments, from swords and shields to spears and bows. Level up, increase your strength, create new items, find and experiment with rare types of armour, and fight back against an ancient evil.
• The eternal struggle between good and evil is not as obvious and clear-cut as it seems at first glance in the world of Bylina; its inhabitants experience complex inner lives filled with their fears, anxieties, hatred, and scars left by past trials that have shaped them into who they are today. Falconet will have to face not only legions of powerful foes in combat; but also the emotions, feelings and struggles that make a true human soul.

Bylina will be launching on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2461440/Bylina/
Epic Game Store: https://store.epicgames.com/p/bylina-954fe7
GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/bylina
PlayStation 5: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10012721

About Fulqrum Publishing

Fulqrum Publishing is a global games publisher with a diverse portfolio of titles, including in-house and independent productions. Fulqrum Publishing released over a hundred games, including the critically acclaimed titles like Men of War, King’s Bounty, Space Rangers, Fell Seal, Forgive me Father and many others.

About Far Far Games

Founded in 2020 by alumni from Saber Interactive, Wargaming, and Swedish Futuregames University, Far Far Games is an independent game development studio. The team is currently focused on creating captivating experiences for PC and Console players based on proprietary IPs built on deep narrative and story.

Limited-Time Playable Character and New Skill Type Await Players

Košice, Slovak Republic – 10th October 2024 – Grindstone and Games Farm are excited to announce a refreshed demo for their highly anticipated game, Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, just in time for the Steam Next Fest. From October 14th to 21st, players can unleash chaos in new ways, in the dark viking underworld of Helheim with even more powerful godlike skills. 

The revamped demo introduces “The Revenant,” a time-limited playable character offering a distinct gameplay experience. Players can also wield the new Loki skill type, channeling the trickster god’s mastery over chaos, illusions, and fire. These exciting features expand the existing roster of diverse characters and introduce fresh tactics to rain vengeance upon Helheim’s newest adversaries. 

A brand-new demo trailer (above) and developer diary (below) showcases these exciting additions, giving players a glimpse of the intense action and stunning visuals that await them.

Download Demo 

Key Features:

• Limited-time playable character: The Revenant.
• New skill type: Loki, master of chaos, illusions and fire.
• New enemy variety for more challenging gameplay.
• Immersive Norse soundscape and stunning visuals.
• Playable on Steam Deck
• The demo now offers 10+ hours of gameplay with The Revenant and Loki’s powers, showcasing enhanced replayability and extensive content before the game’s Early Access launch. 

Grindstone encourages players to download the new Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Demo, launching during Steam Next Fest from October 14th to 21st; experience The Revenant and Loki’s powers for a limited time, wishlist the game for updates, and join the Discord community to provide valuable feedback. 

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.

Discover more about the creative puzzles and quirky tools in Meta Quest’s ‘Next on Quest’ showcase later this month

Antwerp, Belgium – October 10th, 2024 – Independent game developer Cybernetic Walrus, in collaboration with Meta, has today announced that their hotly anticipated physics-based tower-building game Does it Stack? will be launching on October 17th on Meta Quest 2 & 3, at $14.99/​€14.99/​£12.99! Participating in Meta Quest’s ‘Next on Quest’ showcase later this month, Does it Stack? brings new major features including local co-op, online leaderboards, daily challenges and innovative ways to play in mixed reality.

Does It Stack? lets players create ridiculous towers by stacking an assortment of items atop one another. Can you build a tower of toy cars with a bicycle on top? Can you balance a fish on a bowling ball? Maybe this is the moment where you should put the fork in the toaster? But watch out! If two objects of the same color touch each other, they go BOOM! Be careful, or you might get a heart a-stack!

Play in mixed-reality AR Mode. This allows players to start stacking anywhere in the real world. You can even throw virtual objects around your real-world environment, so feel free to make a mess without having to clean up! Turn your living room into a game arena where you can host a game night for your family and friends.

Does It Stack? offers multiplayer support in VR and local co-op in AR, so you can integrate with Meta’s People app and play with your friends using voice chat. Take on the Daily Challenge mode, where players around the world are all given the same objects and tasked with competing on a level playing field! Want a less punishing experience? Then try Sandbox Mode, where you can pick your favorite objects from a robust catalog and get creative in both solo and co-op play! 

Does It Stack? Features include:

• 60 levels, with 3 challenges each, making for 180 challenges;
• 150 unlockable objects;
• Mixed reality AR support;
• Play in local co-op and multiplayer with friends and family;
• Online leaderboards to beat your friends’ height scores;
• Daily challenges for the avid puzzler.

Tools include:

• Recolor – repaint objects in different colors
• Glue – sticks objects together
• Squeezer – stretch and squeeze objects
• Hat Gun – spawns a hat on other props
• Clone Gun – it clones objects
• Stretcher – stretch and pull objects
• …and more tools to discover!

About Cybernetic Walrus

Founded in 2017, Cybernetic Walrus is a Belgian studio that moved from racing blockbusters such as Antigraviator to fun and quirky XR games. Does It Stack is the first game in the Does It series.

Step into a charming world where every sticker brings a new surprise

Madrid, Spain – October 10, 2024. Meridiem is pleased to announce the launch today of the physical edition of A Tiny Sticker Tale, an adventure and puzzle video game with a unique visual style that mimics the appearance of a sticker book. Developed and digitally published by Ogre Pixel, with a physical edition created and distributed by Meridiem, A Tiny Sticker Tale – Magic Book Edition is now available in specialist stores across Europe for Nintendo Switch.

Meridiem has been responsible for designing and manufacturing the Magic Book Edition of A Tiny Sticker Tale for Nintendo Switch, which includes an art book and a set of stickers, enhancing the magical experience of this cozy adventure.

A Tiny Sticker Tale invites you to change the world with the power of stickers. In this game, you can turn anything around you into stickers and use your creativity to place them in different locations, solving puzzles and helping new friends along the way. Step into the boots of the donkey Flynn and explore Figori Island, discovering and solving challenges with the help of a special sticker book.

Watch the trailer for A Tiny Sticker Tale here 

• Unique gameplay: Use your creativity to solve puzzles by picking up and placing stickers in different locations.
• Environment modification: Change your surroundings by placing stickers.
• Customization: Decorate and personalize the island any way you wish!
• Charming art style: Figori Island is the perfect place to relax after a long day of adventures.
• Exploration and discovery: Discover and explore a fascinating island full of adventures and mysteries.
• Sticker collection: Collect all the stickers on the island!

A Tiny Sticker Tale – Magic Book Edition physical edition is now available for Nintendo Switch across Europe from specialist retailers. Check local stockists for more information. 

For more information, visit www.meridiem-games.com 

About Meridiem

We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor passionate about its culture, which we preserve and pass on. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies, and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.

Steam NextFest demo available from October 14th

Leamington Spa, UK – October 10, 2024 – Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and Spanish developer Digital Mind S.L. are pleased to announce the release date for upcoming 2D stop-motion action adventure, The Spirit of the Samurai. The game is coming to PC via Steam on December 12, 2024.

The Spirit of the Samurai also unveiled a new explainer video showcasing the game’s three characters, combat, upgrades and more. Fans can also experience a glimpse of this adventure inspired by Japanese mythology, as the demo for The Spirit of the Samurai will be available starting with Steam Next Fest from October 14.

In The Spirit of the Samurai, players will assume the role of Takeshi, a Japanese samurai tasked with defending his village from the relentless onslaught of Oni; Chisai, his warrior cat companion and a small but feisty Kodama. Prepare to confront legions of tengu, undead creatures, and the terrifying Jorogumo, all inspired by Japanese mythology. Brace yourself for a truly unique and intense stop-motion cinematic adventure. 

Wishlist the game on Steam

About The Spirit of the Samurai

Assume the role of Takeshi, a Japanese samurai who has to protect his village from the onslaught of an Oni attempting to conquer the land with his undead army. Fight against his army of tengu, undead and the horrifying Jorogumo, all inspired by Japanese mythology, in a unique, brutal stop-motion cinematic adventure.

Defend the Forbidden Village 

Explore a meticulously crafted world alive with Japanese mythology and folklore. Wander through ruined villages, mountain caves, desolate cemeteries, and more. Battle yokai, undead monsters, and demons, all expertly rendered in a highly detailed, Ray Harryhausen-esque stop-motion style.

Three Spirits Bound by Fate 

Fight through the undead hordes as three distinct characters: Takeshi, a skilled samurai; Kodama, a brave but tiny spirit; and Chisai, a warrior cat. Each interacts with the world in a different way, from intense sword combat to precise platforming and exploration.

Wield Legendary Power

Confront legions of demons armed with the weapons of ancient Japan: the iconic katana, the versatile yari spear, and the formidable bow. Unleash devastating special power attacks and combos unique to each character as you fight your way to the Oni’s castle.

Every step taken and foe vanquished grants you invaluable experience. Harness this to unlock the true potential within you, enhancing your abilities, honing your stats, and above all mastering an array of awe-inspiring moves that you can form into custom combos.

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Wildmender and ROBOBEAT along with upcoming titles The Precinct, The Spirit of the Samurai, Voidwrought, Hordes of Hunger, In Sink and GladiEATERS. 

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a team of global games experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (TIGA 2022), Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of charities like Safe In Our World, GamesAid and SpecialEffect.

About Digital Mind S.L. 

Established in 2001, DIGITAL MIND S.L. stands as an esteemed 3D animation studio renowned for its exceptional expertise. Their team of highly skilled creatives and state-of-the-art facilities enables them to cater to a diverse array of production needs. From captivating feature films and enlightening documentaries to immersive engineering simulations, compelling presentations, effective marketing materials, thrilling video games, cutting-edge virtual reality experiences, meticulous reconstructions, and any project that demands the finesse of digital animation, they offer a comprehensive range of services to bring visions to life.