The frightfully fun Spooky Celebration in Hello Kitty Island Adventure is back, just in time for October!
Until November 4, players can Trick or Treat with friends to receive and exchange goodie bags for exclusive rewards. Players can also don a brand new Gothic Lolita style that’s both Spooky AND Cute, which Kuromi and Melody are sure to love!
The Fall Fashion Frenzy also returns on October 3, where players can earn daily rewards of returning outfits in beautiful fall colors.
And that’s not all! Developer Sunblink just released the game’s biggest update to date: Update 2.0. In this fresh expansion that went live last week, players sail away to a brand new region on a brand new island: City Town! Waiting there is Usahana, a new friend who is excited to show everyone the sights and sounds of the city. Players can befriend Usahana and renovate their very own Imagination Cafe to open up an array of possibilities for cooking.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available on Apple Arcade and coming to Nintendo Switch (timed console exclusive) in early 2025, followed by PlayStation and PC.
Check out brand new content during the Steam event from now until Oct. 7
MELBOURNE, Australia – Sept. 30, 2024 –Enter the Chronosphere, the psychedelic turn-based bullet hell roguelike developed by Effort Star and published by Joystick Ventures, steps through a wormhole to emerge with a new demo on PC via Steam ahead of the Turn-Based RPG Fest. Take on time itself Monday, Sept. 30 to Monday, Oct. 7, now with support for Simplified Chinese, French, and German languages.
First time in the Chronosphere? Things may look hectic, what with all those enemies and their complicated attack patterns flying everywhere, but time only moves when you move. Becoming an action hero doesn’t require fast reflexes, just the ability to think two steps ahead.
Did you just dodge roll out of the way of fire…but into a more dangerous spot? Is it worth taking this shot when other enemy attacks are flying in? Should you spend a turn charging up a special ability? Perhaps you should wait a turn in safety to see what the enemies do next? These moment-to-moment decisions lie at the heart of this one-of-a-kind roguelike genre fusion.
Played Enter the Chronosphere at PAX East or as part of previous drops on Steam? Dive back in and explore the just-added Bellusect, a new biome buzzing with violent insects eager to implant eggs into any living host. Discover a whole evolutionary chain from baby larva buried in bodies to insectoid demiqueens. Wield living weapons, dismembered ovipositors and acid-spewing armaments to exterminate evolving pests.
Discover exciting new synergies with these new weapons in the Bellusect, combining them with character-specific abilities like with Urtar the Bearzerker, whose Kinetic Surge can send enemies flying. Or play as Marcia, who can dodge roll and deal extra damage when her health gets low, with other characters in the works. Enter the Chronosphere may not require fast reflexes, but don’t rest on your laurels: this demo won’t be around forever…
Effort Star is an indie game developer based in Melbourne, Australia. They strive to create experiences that feel amazing to play and reward players for developing their individual play style. They put gameplay first with challenges that require learning and growth to overcome.
About Joystick Ventures
Joystick Ventures is a California-based investing and publishing company whose main goal is to encourage indie developers to stay honest and promote experimentation to push the limits of game design across all genres, styles, and geographies. They are most known for their 2022 release, Lost in Play, which has sold more than 200,000 copies.
The dead rise in debut demo during Steam Scream Fest
WELLINGTON, NZ – Sept. 30, 2024 –Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, the shelter survival game set in a zombie-infested Texas city from PikPok, releases its first-ever Steam demo just in time for Halloween starting Monday, Oct. 28. Delve into the demo for a bite of Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days ahead of its Early Access launch in 2025.
The debut demo highlights the survival horror and shelter management elements of Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days. As the undead overrun the city of Walton, Texas in 1980, those trapped within the city limits must work together to overcome ever-present dangers and ever-dwindling resources. Explore the city to scavenge for food and tools to stay alive, then return to base to manage survivors’ needs. Carve a path through Walton, guiding survivors from shelter to shelter and inching closer to an escape from the unfolding apocalypse.
Move through abandoned locations and eerie streets amid the tense and unsettling atmosphere of the richly immersive set design, crafted lighting, and evocative audio. The creak of floorboards, the moaning anguish of the infected, and the blood-curdling screams when scavenging efforts are cut short by an unfortunate misstep…
Plan your escape from the city, with multiple leads to follow. Encounter and recruit survivors, each with unique positive and negative traits that impact how you play. As the city’s fate worsens and the number of undead increases, desperation drives Walton’s living citizens to actions once considered unthinkable. And when push comes to shove, engage in brutal combat using an array of scavenged melee and ranged weapons.
“We’re thrilled to share our public Steam demo of Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days,” said Mario Wynands, CEO of PikPok. “The development team is hard at work creating an immersive survival game in an evolving world that challenges players at every turn, and we can’t wait to hear what players think of this first taste of the game.”
Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days will launch on PC via Steam Early Access in 2025, with a playable demo coming to Steam on October 28, 2024. For more information about Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, visit the official website and follow the game on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and Discord.
About PikPok
PikPok® is a leading developer and publisher of critically acclaimed games across PC, console, and mobile. We give players rich gaming experiences with intuitive gameplay, highly polished art, and immersive audio design. Our 200-person strong team across New Zealand and Colombia have created the Into the Dead® series, the Rival Stars® franchise, the BAFTA-nominated Super Monsters Ate My Condo™, and the critically acclaimed Shatter® and Shatter Remastered Deluxe®, plus many more.
Shanghai, China — September 30, 2024 | This Tokyo Game Show, XD Games has been thrilled to share the latest build of Etheria: Restart with the world. Featuring overhauled summoner combat that adds RPG depth to its turn-based combat, this stunning new adventure stole the hearts of players at the show!
Visitors flocked to the booth to explore the world of Etheria, drawn by gorgeous visuals and glued to their seats by a gripping story.
More than just a beautiful RPG, Etheria: Restart tells the story of a world on the brink of collapse, it asks how far Humanity is willing to go to survive. Escaping to a virtual realm and leaving reality behind, players take on the role of a Hyperlinker as they desperately try to defend what remains of the Human race.
For a glimpse of what to expect, check out the Tokyo Games Show Trailer below.
Combat is at the heart of Etheria: Restart, and the developers have crafted a combination of turn-based strategy with summoning mechanics to create a blend of traditional RPGs and modern adventures that will enthral players from the minute they step into the neon-soaked world. Exploring this thrilling story an initial 5 chapters, players will meet memorable characters and embark on a journey that will stay with them long after they’ve left Etheria.
It’s safe to say that Etheria: Restart will be a highly-anticipated title for many when it launches on PC and mobile. To find out more about Etheria Restart, you can check out the Steam page here.
XD Games
Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users. XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.
A Masterful Modernization of Classic RPGs will Receive Local Co-op, Refinements and More
QUEBEC CITY (Sept. 30, 2024) –Sea of Stars developer and publisher Sabotage Studio today announced Dawn of Equinox, a free content update for the award-winning turn-based RPG inspired by the golden era of ‘90s role-playing classics, will arrive on Nov. 12 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Following a year of incredible support from the Sea of Stars community, Dawn of Equinox is Sabotage Studio’s gift to thank more than 5 million players for their unwavering love for Sea of Stars. Dawn of Equinox includes some of the most requested features and improvements informed by feedback from players. The update represents Sabotage Studio’s fully realized vision for Sea of Stars’ spectacular adventure.
Dawn of Equinox features:
All-New Local Co-op: Sea of Stars’ story will be playable in its entirety by up to three players, with allies traversing the world together and mastering a new Co-op Timed Hits combat mechanic.
Combat 2.0: The addition of Mystery Locks brings a new gameplay loop around revealing the ways to break the spells of enemies each time a new type is encountered in battle. Along with “Reveal” functions added to some of the playable cast’s special skills, Combo Points now remain after battle, offering new ways to open certain encounters, or test different damage types on enemies to reveal their locks. A comprehensive balancing pass has also been done to reflect both these new changes and player feedback since launch.
A Revamped Prologue: Implementing combat for the young versions of our heroes, the updated flow does away with the flashback structure to begin in their childhood, directly including action in the prologue.
Bonus Cinematic Scene: An entirely new cutscene has been added to accentuate a pivotal moment in the original adventure, referred to as “Paths on Water.”
A Speedrunner Mode Relic: This new item activates a range of features helpful for those looking to set a new personal best or world record.
Difficulty Presets: Three difficulty options are now available when starting a new game, which are presets using the game’s Relics. New Relics have also been added, both for quality of life and difficulty adjustments.
Improved Parrot Relic: Sea of Stars’ secret-tracking parrot has learned a few new tricks to better assist players tracking down overlooked challenges and collectibles.
Quebecois Localization: A comprehensive French Canadian translation for Quebec’s finest Solstice Warriors.
Quality of Life Improvements: A constellation of general updates and improvements spanning Sea of Stars’ full campaign.
Dawn of Equinox arrives ahead of Throes of the Watchmaker, free DLC launching in Spring 2025 which will debut a completely new storyline, a new playable character and more as an encore to Sea of Stars’ original adventure. Throes of the Watchmaker will find Sea of Stars’ leading heroes Valere and Zale venturing into a magical miniature clockwork world threatened by a cursed carnival, which forces the Solstice Warriors to adapt to unfamiliar rules to fully master their Sun and Moon powers. The entirety of Throes of the Watchmaker will also be playable in the Local Co-op feature arriving in Dawn of Equinox.
Launched last summer to critical praise from media and fans before being recognized with accolades including Best Independent Game at The Game Awards, Sea of Stars has garnered more than 5 million players and is available across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for $34.99. It’s also free to subscribers to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.
One of Hong Kong and Taiwan’s Most Played Games Coming Soon to Europe and the US!
Shanghai, China — September 30, 2024 | Go Go Muffin has been causing a stir in Hong Kong and Taiwan since its launch earlier this year. Developed by the creators of RO: Idle Poring and played by hundreds of thousands of players and one of the Top 3 games in these regions, XD Games is thrilled to announce that Go Go Muffin is heading to Europe and the US in 2024!
In this adorable twist on the MMO genre, players will have 5 different classes to choose from and evolve as they explore the depths of dark dungeons with between 3 and 5 other players. They’ll work together to maximise damage, defeat bosses and craft the perfect party to take on what remains of Ragnarok.
When they are not battling enemies, players can create their own guilds and relax with fellow players by the fireside. Guilds, camps and players’ wardrobes are all fully customisable, promising a unique, customizable experience for all players. But they won’t be alone! Everyone will be joined by their own adorable companion, the Melomon. Cute creatures with hearts of gold, the Melomons will accompany players on their adventures and provide support whenever they need it.
With a hands-on demo at Tokyo Game Show, it’s safe to say this cuddly cute title drew the attention of attendees. Complete with a log fire, players nestled down in the calm clearing to enjoy a wholesome adventure with adorable Melomon companions.
Check out this relaxing experience below:
To find out more about Go Go Muffin you can keep up to date with all the latest news, follow this adorable title on Facebook and YouTube.
XD Games
Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users. XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.
Lead your Champions to victory in turn-based skirmishes in solo or PvP
Paris, France, September 30th, 2024 – Independent developer Gemelli Games is proud to announce that their upcoming fantasy tactical RPG Skygard Arena will participate in the debut Steam Turn-Based RPG Fest, running from September 30th to October 7th, 2024. Celebrating everyone that makes, plays and loves turn-based games from all genres, Skygard Arena brings their new demo to the festival allowing players to discover the core mechanics, playable Champions, Personas and arenas first hand and dive into tactical battles either solo or PvP.
Celebrating games that challenge your ability to strategize one step at a time, the Steam Turn-Based RPG Fest will run throughout the week, exhibiting RPGs with combat mechanics on Steam. As part of the festival, Gemelli Games has recently launched their Skygard Arena Demo, allowing festival goers to whet their appetite and try out the new game ahead of its future Early Access launch.
In the Skygard Arena Demo, get an early look at the game’s Arena mode. After 4 introductory missions to discover the basics, jump into the action with no time or game limit! Play solo against two kinds of AI opponents: the Classic AI, perfect to train over your first games, or the studio’s in-house Experimental AI, inspired by chess engines, for a new kind of challenge. You can also take the fight online and face other players with the demo’s global matchmaking system to climb the leaderboard, or face a friend for a casual game! Playing games online or against AI will make you unlock more Champions, with 7 available in total. You will also unlock an alternate Persona for each Champion, with their own moveset, and over 50 playable items to build your own team and find the playstyle that suits you. This demo is a unique experience designed to showcase the core gameplay of Skygard Arena – the first chapters of the single-player campaign mode will be available when the game launches in Early Access later this year!
About Gemelli Games
Founded in 2022 by twin brothers in Paris, Gemelli Games is an indie game development studio with a focus on creating multiplayer live-service strategy games. Their mission is to design games that are easy to access, satisfying to master, and endlessly enjoyable with friends. They take a community-centric approach to development, involving players early through regular playtests and iterating based on qualitative feedback and data analytics.
Navigate a world of epsionage with a pixel-art backdrop
Selangor, Malaysia (Sept. 30, 2024) – Artis Impact, the one-of-a-kind RPG by solo independent Malaysian developer Mas, released a brand-new demo and trailer today, offering players the chance to experience this intense, yet soothing, pixel art adventure. Artis Impact masterfully blends strategic turn-based combat, cozy exploration, home-building and deeply emotional storytelling in an adventure that transports players into a world that is both challenging and emotionally resonant.
Artis Impact stands out with its stunning attention to detail and world-building. Every location is brimming with hidden secrets and quirky characters, encouraging players to explore the game’s vibrant, handcrafted environments. Whether it’s delving into underground dungeons or savoring the quiet joys of upgrading your home, players are invited to immerse themselves in an adventure that is as nostalgic as it is original.
Players will join Akane, a novice agent, and her snarky robot companion, Bot, as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of a futuristic utopia. With a blend of classic gameplay mechanics and fresh narrative elements, Artis Impact offers an engaging, immersive adventure. The new trailer, showcased at Steam’s Turn-Based RPG Fest, gives players a fresh glimpse into this indie gem that promises to captivate fans of both classic and modern RPGs alike. Additionally, players can download the Steam demo of Artis Impact today, getting a taste of the pixel-perfect adventure that awaits them in the full release.
Artis Impact is available to Wishlist on Steam now. For more behind-the-scenes looks at the development of Artis Impact, visit Mas’s official social page on X.
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About Mas
Mas is an independent developer from Malaysia who began exploring deeper themes through art and game development in 2019. In his view, games are more than just entertainment—they are a medium for evoking emotional resonance and exploring the relationship between humanity and technology. For over three years, Mas has been developing Artis Impact using RPGMaker, working independently. Through this game, he aims to tell a story of coexistence between humans and AI, exploring how humanity can maintain the pursuit of happiness in the face of future technological advancements, while finding inner peace in a world full of challenges. Every pixel and every narrative moment reflects his thoughts on the future of humanity and the essence of life, with the hope of offering players emotional insight and reflection.
The new Teaser Trailer hints at magic additions occurring during Early Access
Hamburg, Germany — 30.09.2024 — Daedalic Entertainment and Snowhound Games are happy to announce that the magical wait is over! Potion Tycoon, the enchanting management simulator, will officially leave Early Access and launch its full version on October 4th, 2024. Aspiring potion masters around the globe can now experience the full potential of their own magic shop, complete with an array of new features, updates, and the much-anticipated 1.0 release.
New Features and Improvements Brewed to Perfection:
During the Early Access phase, Potion Tycoon has been meticulously refined and expanded, with over 20 significant updates inspired by community feedback. Here are some of the highlights:
Dynamic Events and Random Occurrences: Face thrilling challenges like Skeleton Invasions or profit from potion manias, with new faction-specific events and a full-fledged Carnival.
Enhanced Gameplay Options: Customize your magic shop’s look, manage resources more efficiently, and experiment with a revamped potion demand system that adds depth to your potion-making empire.
New Starting Areas & Expanded Construction: Begin your potion journey in the Floodlands or Mountains, with increasedconstruction flexibility and expanded space to grow your shop.
Day-Night Cycle: Experience a living, breathing world that changes with the time of day, influencing customer behavior and shop activities.
Late-Game Content: Discover high-tier research goals, new artifacts, and exclusive VIP requests that challenge even the most seasoned potion makers.
These improvements are just a taste of the magical evolution Potion Tycoon has undergone since its Early Access debut. For a full list of updates, please refer to the Patch Notes.
Get a glimpse of the magic in action with our brand-new teaser trailer: Potion Tycoon Teaser Trailer. Dive into the bustling life of your very own magic shop, and prepare to become the leading potion business in the Magical Lands!
Mark your calendars and prepare your cauldrons – Potion Tycoon launches on October 4th, 2024, for PC. Whether you’re a seasoned tycoon or a novice alchemist, there’s never been a better time to master the art of potion-making!
About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 17 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The line-up of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new line-up of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, REVEIL, Potion Tycoon, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish! and more.
Please look out for upcoming games like Reveil, Woodo, Magin: The Rat Project Stories, Edge of Sanity, Wild Woods, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house Nacon.
Embark on a Quest for Wealth, Power, and Revenge in New Pirate-infused Tactics Title Available Today on Steam and the Epic Games Store
ROSWELL, Ga. – Sept. 30, 2024 –Yo Ho, Yo Ho, It’s a Pirate Life for Thee!Tripwire Presents, the publishing division ofTripwire Interactive that focuses on releasing great games from other independent studios, and developerIce Code Games, creators of the critically acclaimed Hard West 2, announced that Rogue Waters, the new pirate-infused tactical turn-based roguelite title launches today onWindows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for the MSRP of $29.99. Steam users can take advantage of an additional 20% discount off the game’s standard price as part of the Steam Turn-Based RPG Fest 2024 through Oct. 7. With turn-based tactical gameplay on both land and at sea, Rogue Waters puts players in control of Cutter, an immortal pirate captain at the helm of a swashbuckling adventure rife with betrayal, plunder, and mystical forces as he plots course for revenge against his former Captain, the infamous Blackbone.
Rogue Waters is a tactical turn-based rogue-lite set in a pirate world overtaken by a terrible curse. Recruit a ragtag crew of pirates and grow them into fierce warriors, befriend and call upon classic creatures of pirate myth, chart a course through an ever-changing game world, and turn the tides of battle on land or sea by manipulating the map to gain an advantage in a fresh take on tactical turn-based combat. The crew and the Kraken await your command–will ye heed the call?
Rogue Waters key features include:
Become the Captain – Embrace the chaos of the pirate life as you chart your course through the ever-changing world and plan your naval and melee combat strategy.
Assemble Your Crew – Recruit new members to your crew, each with a randomized skill tree allowing you to experiment and develop them into the legendary pirates they were always meant to be.
Ever-Changing Land and Sea – Tackle fresh new challenges as the game world shifts randomly with each subsequent run.
Turn the Tides – Utilize your ship’s artillery during naval combat to manipulate the terrain, giving your crew a strategic advantage during melee encounters. It’s cannonball-based map customization!
Revolutionary Melee Tactics – Flex your skills as an expert tactician while remaining fully connected to the action with a fresh new take on turn-based tactics designed to replicate the violent dance of close-quarters and naval combat.
Summon Creatures from the Deep – Creatures thought only to exist in myth are being abused and exploited by enemies. Defeat their captors and gain their trust to earn the ability to call upon these mythical beasts in battle.
Tripwire Presents is a developer-first publisher that has helped many talented independent studios bring their creative visions to players worldwide, including Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2, gold standards for the virtual reality stealth genre, Road Redemption, a vehicular combat road rage adventure and spiritual successor to the popular Road Rash series, Chivalry 2, the multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles, DECEIVE INC., a unique multiplayer game of stealth and spycraft, and The Stone of Madness, an upcoming tactical stealth adventure title following five uniquely flawed prisoners attempting to escape from an asylum in 18th century Spain, developed by The Game Kitchen. The division now releases Rogue Waters, a new tactical turn-based roguelite game of piracy and mythological beasts developed by Ice Code Games.
Ice Code Games is an independent video game developer based in Warsaw, Poland, renowned for its award-winning title, Hard West 2. The studio specializes in crafting strategic and tactical games, leveraging its deep expertise to not only create engaging experiences but also develop proprietary tools powered by Artificial Intelligence. Currently, the studio is engaged in an R&D project focused on expanding the use of Machine Learning to enhance the testing and balancing of strategic game frameworks.
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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