Manage a farm in a magical world of yokai in this enchanting new adventure
LONDON, UK – June 9, 2024 – Retreat to the countryside and begin a new life in an enchanting world of yokai in Tales of Seikyu, a fantasy farming adventure coming to Steam Early Access in early 2025.
Developed by ACE Entertainment and published by Fireshine Games, Tales of Seikyu whisks players away to the magical land of Seikyu, a haven for legendary creatures from the world of yokai, to build their dream farm and restore a countryside inn to its former glory.
Obtain ability-enhancing masks to transform into mythical creatures to aid in your exploration of Seikyu. Shapeshift into a Crow tengu and soar freely into the skies, climb cliffs effortlessly as a tree spirit Dryad, or dive deep as a Slime in search of hidden treasures.
Watch the Tales of Seikyu – Summer Showcase Trailer:
Forge connections with extraordinary characters, and nurture friendships and romances with Seikyu’s lovable village folk, unlocking their hearts, empathising with their joys and sorrows, and fostering relationships.
Expand your ranch, cultivate crops, craft unique recipes, renovate old buildings, and decorate rooms to create a cozy pastoral setting or a luxurious monster inn. Build your farmhouse alone or collaborate with friends in online co-op, on an enchanting journey to become Seikyu’s premier rancher.
“Tales of Seikyu is a truly charming fantasy farming adventure that we’re so excited for everyone to experience early next year,” said Katie Clark, Senior Product Manager at Fireshine Games. “With its magical, shapeshifting twist and adorable villagers to meet, Tales of Seikyu is a cozy, wholesome game that we immediately fell in love with. We can’t wait to show more of the magic of Seikyu in the months ahead.”
ACE Entertainment is a game development team with a passion for crafting compelling new experiences within the life simulation genre. The studio’s next title, Tales of Seikyu, aims to bring fans into a life sim experience that incorporates the team’s own culture and personality, in an exciting and surprising world of yokai.
About Fireshine Games Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.
Today, the path of the righteous is beset on all sides and the day to openly Worship is upon thee. Blessed is the one who, in the name of eldritch horror, learns to repent, comes together and ultimately proves their devotion to beings Not Subject to Explanation to bring about the end of the world. Because let’s face it: Nothing sparks joy like using cute little jolly followers to perform blood rites to overcome challenges on your path to salvation (Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1548180/Worship/).
Today, a new trailer for the upcoming worship-based pilgrimage-crawler indie Worship provides fans the opportunity to set their mind on things above, not Earthly things:
Worship, the second game from studio Chasing Rats (developers of Struggling), indoctrinates fans next year on PC & consoles. With a striking art style, Worship presents players with a randomly generated world to discover. Explore your god’s realm, interact with five flavorful factions and spread your influence in your god’s name. Overcome your god’s ultimate test to move on in Tests of Faith. But worshipers would be better together – the game’s truest test of faith is most inspirational via online co-op for up to four devotees.
Bring chaos into the world with gameplay inspired heavily by Pikmin – grow an army of faithful, but dispensable, followers to complete various cultist activities to prove their worth, gain new rewards and develop their base.
There’s more in store for Worship as we move through the summer – get in touch if you are compelled by the spirit for unique coverage opps or if you have any questions or confessions. We welcome any laying of Vengeance, as well.
Plan, adapt, and survive during the first-ever public demo coming to Steam in October 2024
WELLINGTON, NZ – 10 June 2024 –PikPok’s Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, the shelter survival game set in a zombie-infested Texas city, offers a new glimpse of its harrowing vision of an undead outbreak in today’s PC Gaming Show with a new gameplay teaser. The game forms part of the Into the Dead franchise, which has more than 150 million downloads. Survivors intent on overcoming and escaping the zombie plague can prepare with a playable demo on Steam, available in October 2024.
As the undead overrun Walton, Texas, in the summer of 1980, desperate survivors band together in hopes of staying alive long enough to escape the city.
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days’ PC Gaming Show teaser showcases three cornerstones of the game: planning, adapting, and surviving. Scavenge various locations for valuable materials, carefully avoiding zombies in heavily infected areas. Balance the needs and well-being of each survivor, and upgrade meager shelters with fortifications and amenities to make it through the night before selecting new locations to explore the following day.
As time passes, Walton City’s undead inhabitants spread like the plague, requiring flexibility and adaptability. Utilize resources to craft weapons and tools to face down zombies, and move shelters frequently to stay relatively safe. Make difficult choices that affect the group’s morale, welcome newcomers, or prey on trusting survivors when supplies become scarce. Adjust to evolving escape plans as you navigate difficult in-game decisions, survivor permadeath, and the ever-present threat of encroaching zombies.
“Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days blends survival horror-inspired gameplay with challenging management elements where every decision counts,” said Mario Wynands, CEO of PikPok. “We’re thrilled to showcase a small slice of what to expect at the PC Gaming Show before our first public playable demo in October 2024.”
Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days will launch on PC via Steam Early Access in 2025, with a playable demo coming in October 2024. For more information about Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, visit the official website and follow the game on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X.
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.
LONDON, UK – June 9, 2024 – Fireshine Games and Emberstorm Entertainment are delighted to announce that bewitching cottage-building adventure REKA will launch into Steam Early Access in August 2024.
Discover an early look at REKA’s enchanting adventure for yourself with a limited time playable demo available during next week’s Steam Next Fest, and watch the brand new trailer premiered at PC Gaming Show earlier today.
At launch, REKA’s Early Access release will include the opening chapters of the game, where players can take their first steps as an apprentice witch, using their newfound powers to set out on their adventure and begin building, customising, and decorating their walking cottage.
REKA Release Month Reveal Trailer:
Discover a magical adventure as an aspiring slavic witch travelling the countryside with their chicken-legged home, that players can build, customise, and expand over the course of their adventure. Design and decorate your cottage with complete creative freedom, taking on quests to unlock new decorative items and make it your own in an atmospheric third-person exploration and house-building adventure.
Venture across an enchanting landscape with your living home, upgrading your cottage with additional rooms, furniture, items and mementos. Take control of your customised chicken-legged house on a journey spanning diverse locations inspired by 19th-century Europe, forming an unbreakable bond as you explore new landscapes together, guided by Baba Jaga on an adventure across villages, mystical forests, and more.
REKA is the debut title of Berlin-based indie game studio Emberstorm Entertainment. Founded in 2020, the team’s goal is to make unique and immersive games with a focus on atmosphere and artistic craftsmanship.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.
Sneak peeks of combat, fishing, narrative shown at IGN Live, demo postponed
DALLAS — June 9, 2024 —Littlelands, the adorable action adventure with social simulation elements developed by the team of Rafael Martin and Kyle Creamer and published by Apogee Entertainment, sprouted a feature-filled gameplay video during IGN Live.
Dive deep into the adorable world of Littlelands, a charming and colorful diorama-style wonderland brimming with secrets. Journey on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition when the simple task of repairing a computer becomes a mysterious adventure across hills, valleys, and caves filled with adventure.
Every big adventure starts with a small step! Fashion the perfect tiny protagonist with dozens of appearance options. Chat with eccentric neighbors to activate rewarding jaunts leading travelers into the uncharted wilds. Traverse an eclectic array of locations, from lush green jungles to sunset-hued red deserts. Unfold the 3D world map to get a bird’s eye view of epic escapades on the horizon.
Brave daunting dungeons overrun with unfriendly creatures like bats, goblinetes, and skeletons, in hopes of excavating long-lost treasure and relics. Break a sweat during combat, but push past the limit without rest and a fainting spell may send adventurers out of commission.
Between compelling quests, embrace the cozy life amidst Littelands’ day-to-day activities, cultivating farmland with wild seeds. Amass an envy-inspiring collection of wildlife by casting the multi-purpose catching rod into lakes and bushes, capturing rare bugs and fish. Trade exotic flora and fauna at the Flower Shop, or unearth fascinating fossils to display at the Museum.
With an exciting little announcement of his own, lead developer Rafael Martin celebrates the adventure of parenthood with the birth of his first child. As parenthood takes priority over development, Littlelands’ devs look to the future for its next content release.
“Littlelands has been a labor of love, and our vision for the game has grown well beyond what we originally thought was possible,” said Rafael Martín, founder of HyperMegaPixel. “While the birth of my first child has taken priority in my life, which postponed our demo release plans, we’re beyond grateful for our supporters who have taken notice of Littlelands during development. This is just the first step into the expansive world of Littlelands, and we hope adventurers catch the bug and follow us into the future.”
For more information on both Rafael Martin, Kyle Creamer and their home-grown adventure, follow their Twitter. For more on Apogee Entertainment, please visit the Apogee website, Discord, and follow @Apogee_Ent on Twitter.
About Rafael Martin and Kyle Creamer
Rafael Martin is a Spanish game developer. A lifelong gamer and fan of both adventure games and lifestyle games, a cozy quest game like Littlelands is a dream project. Rafael is the original creator of Littlelands and leads the programming, art, animation, visual effects, and more! When he’s not making games, you might find him drawing or hanging out with his cat. The best place to follow his work is on twitter.
Kyle Creamer is a Canadian game developer and author. He started his career as a software engineer at Microsoft, and spent his evenings and weekends making games. Kyle released his first indie game, Omnicube, in 2018, and made the switch into full-time game development and writing a few years later. Kyle joined the Littlelands team in the summer of 2022 and his focus is on level design, writing, and production. Learn more about his game development and writing work by following him on twitter or checking out his personal website.
About Apogee Entertainment
Apogee Software’s legendary journey began in 1987, when Scott Miller decided to split his new game, Kingdom of Kroz, into three episodes, with the first episode available as free shareware. The “Apogee model” of distribution would revolutionize PC gaming and catapult Apogee Software to global renown. As a publisher, Apogee (and its later incarnation, 3D Realms) would introduce the world to id Software, Remedy Entertainment, Parallax Software, and other video game superstars in the making. As a developer, Apogee would innovate and inspire in equal measure, creating treasured characters and franchises like Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, and Prey en route to earning over a billion dollars in commercial revenue.
The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry.
Hop to the deep south in a ribbiting new strategic roguelike
LONDON, UK – June 9, 2024 – Get ready for a toad-ally new tactical roguelike when Toads of the Bayouhops onto Steam in October 2024. Watch the ribbiting new trailer debuted at PC Gaming Show earlier today.
Combining a challenging mix of toad-based tactics and strategic frog-like deck building, Toads of the Bayou follows the adventures of a dapper band of toads looking to build a new life in the swamps of the deep south.
Hop into combat against evil forces threatening the toads’ survival, and create a powerful deck to outwit your enemies in tactical turn-based strategy. Visit the Tavern to purchase new cards, buy traps and defences, and hire support to help your toads become the strongest and most fearsome in the bayou.
Ahead of the full game’s launch this October, hop into the Toads of the Bayou: Prologue later this summer to get an early look at the game’s amphibious adventures. Meet ‘The Sister’, a toad missionary sent to purify the bayou from its occult forces, and set out on a journey to uproot the almighty opening boss: The Mighty Tree of Frogwood.
La Grange is an independent development studio, set in the North of France. It was founded in 2020 by Alexandre CLEMENT, a passionate geek who had always navigated between art and computer science, until he decided to do both at once. La Grange aims at convoking multicultural elements to propose engaging gaming experiences.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its upcoming titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
Major new content and features coming at the full launch of the hit sandbox adventure
LONDON, UK – June 9, 2024 – Pugstorm and Fireshine Games are delighted to announce the first details on Core Keeper’s 1.0 update, revealing major new features coming to the hit mining sandbox adventure game when it launches into 1.0 on Steam on August 27th.
The new 1.0 content will also be available day one in the console versions of Core Keeper via a downloadable update when the game launches on the Nintendo Switch™ system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system, and the PlayStation®4 system on August 27th.
Watch the Core Keeper – 1.0 Content Update Reveal Trailer:
Coming to Core Keeper for the very first time, the 1.0 update will introduce brand new PvP functionality, an entirely revamped world generation system and a mysterious new biome to explore: The Passage. Players can also look forward to two brand new combat styles with the introduction of the Mage and Warlock builds, plus new skill trees, equipment, enemies, bosses and the conclusive chapter to Core Keeper’s main story, alongside much, much more.
Take a look below for more information on some of the new content coming with Core Keeper’s 1.0 update, and check out the official 1.0 Content Update Reveal Trailer on YouTube.
Revamped World Generation & New World Seeds
Prepare for an entirely new way to generate your underground world, with player-customisable parameters to determine each world’s features, resources, terrain, and more. Prefer your cave system to be more like an ocean? No problem. Turn rivers and lakes up to Extreme to generate a world surrounded by water. The introduction of World Seeds will also let players easily share their generated world designs with friends.
The new world generation feature replaces Core Keeper’s existing system. While legacy worlds will still be playable at the launch of 1.0, Early Access players are strongly encouraged to begin a new world to experience the game’s complete set of features.
New Story Content
Discover extraordinary secrets and witness the conclusive chapter to Core Keeper’s main story arc. Following their battles with the Titans and uncovering the remnants of ancient Caveling technologies, Explorers will finally get to unearth the secret of the Core and behold the phenomenon behind their teleportation to Core Keeper’s mysterious ancient world.
PvP Functionality
Coming at the launch of 1.0, Core Keeper’s brand new PvP functionality lets friends become foes to battle it out for supremacy in the underground. Designed as an entirely optional feature, PvP can be toggled on or off directly from the pause menu. Assign teams or be the last Explorer standing in this competitive new playstyle. Will you live peacefully alongside your cavernous companions, or build up your base to skirmish with rival cave dwellers?
New Biome: “The Passage”
Venture deep into The Passage, an eerie new endgame biome for experienced Core Keeper players. Navigate The Passage’s mysterious otherworldly forests and hazardous sulphuric vegetation to encounter unusual new threats, mine the brand new resource Pandorium, and discover new crafting stations to create advanced weapons and equipment.
New Mage & Warlock Combat Styles
Embark on your underground adventure with two additional Explorer types to choose from – the Mage and the Warlock – with new skill trees, equipment, weapons and a brand new ‘Mana’ resource. Wield your staff as a powerful Mage to unleash magical new attacks, or summon minions to fight by your side as an almighty Warlock. Catering to playstyles of a more magical nature, get ready for Core Keeper’s enchanting underground to become, well… even more enchanting!
New Bosses, Enemies & Equipment
Encounter multiple new bosses – the most introduced in a single Core Keeper update yet – including Druidra, Cryodra and Pyrdra, the hydras of nature, ice and lava, and providing an unexpected technological twist to Core Keeper’s traditional boss fights. Discover new enemies to battle, including new additions to existing biomes, and craft advanced new equipment to help you survive the ancient underground.
And More!
Meet two adorable new pets: the Pheromoth and the Snugglygrade, and discover the Dodo, a new cattle type roaming the underground; relax with some fishing to find unusual new marine life unique to The Passage; and locate mysterious new Waypoints to traverse the caverns even more efficiently. With so much to uncover, Core Keeper’s 1.0 content update promises to be the game’s biggest update yet.
Nominated for ‘Best Early Access Launch’ at the Golden Joystick Awards 2022 and with over 2 million copies already sold, Core Keeper is an award-winning mining sandbox adventure that can be played single-player or with friends, and where your choices shape an epic journey.
Harvest relics and resources to build your base, craft advanced tools, and explore a dynamically evolving world waiting to be unearthed. Explore mysterious biomes, level up your skills, encounter the Cavelings, defeat legendary Titans, and unveil the power of the Core. Grow your garden, fish in mysterious waters, master recipes, hatch pets, drive vehicles, and carve out your own unique adventure alone or with friends in an enchanting underground sandbox.
Core Keeper is available now on Steam Early Access, and will be available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and PC 1.0 on August 27th.
About Pugstorm
Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy. For more information, please visit pugstorm.eu.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its upcoming titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
Join Zoe and KOBY in Storm in a Teacup’s dark sci-fi fantasy world
Limassol, Cyprus—9th June 2024. Premiering in the recent PC Gaming Show, publisher ESDigital Games and developer Storm in a Teacup revealed a new trailer for Steel Seedwhere a new story thread was teased. Releasing for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in late 2024, Steel Seed is a thrilling stealth action-adventure game set in a dark sci-fi world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, and the secrets to its survival are buried in the depths of a hostile underground facility.
The new trailer follows the protagonist, Zoe, and her flying drone companion, KOBY, as they explore the facility and offers a glimpse of some of the incredible environments and breathtaking combat you will experience on your journey. But who is the mysterious ‘S4VI’ and what role will this entity play in Zoe’s search to uncover the secrets of the facility?
Watch the new Steel Seed teaser trailer below:
Stay tuned for more exciting news on Steel Seed and the upcoming Steam Next Fest!
Steel Seed features:
Immersive, dark sci-fi world – intriguing main character evolution paired with a compelling and deep narrative experience revised and edited by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda.
Stealth: the art of fighting, without fighting – Use stealth-based techniques to explore the facility’s hostile environment undetected by robotic entities and guards. Some confrontations can be avoided through efficient movement.
Dynamic gameplay – When exploring the environment, use Zoe’s powerful arsenal of tools and weapons to hone your own gameplay style. Discover new gadgets on your journey and unlock new skills for KOBY.
Intense combat – Test your reflexes and multitasking abilities in Steel Seed’s challenging fast-paced combat action. Dodge enemy attacks and deliver punishing blows to clear the path. Call on KOBY’s special gadgets and actions to cover you in combat and neutralise threats.
Unique levels, unique challenges – Every level inside the facility is unique and offers many challenges for Zoe and KOBY to overcome.
Mobility – Use Zoe’s parkour skills to traverse the underground facility and gain a tactical advantage. From the artificial, robot-controlled depths to the open natural environment, danger lurks around every corner.
A powerful guide – Take control of KOBY by entering Flight Mode. Scan the area to discover secret areas, detect enemy positions, and find new upgrades for Zoe. Or maybe… use him as bait.
KOBY, a drone for life – The master key of Steel Seed and Zoe’s guide on her lonely and dangerous journey inside the underground facility. By working together, they create a formidable duo and bring something new to every fight.
Steel Seed is developed by Storm in a Teacup and will be published by ESDigital Games on PC via Steam and EGS, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in late 2024. Fans can Wishlist the game on Steam now!
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About ESDigital Games:
ESDigital Games is a global video games publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games portfolio includes the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, the Early Access release of roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts and the release of the action beat ‘em up 9 Monkeys of Shaolin. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty, the Metroidvana inspired Awaken – Astral Blade, complex alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist, and the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides as well as new unannounced titles in development.
About STORM IN A TEACUP:
Storm in a Teacup was created by industry veteran Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi in 2013, with the aim of developing only the finest experiences in the video game industry. With a unique art style and a skilled international team, STC has published four titles in 6 years for Xbox One, PS4, SWITCH, PC and PC VR.
We want to tell you amazing stories, create deep experiences and develop video games that spread the best of “Made in Italy” across the world.
OAKLAND — June 9, 2024 —Demonschool, the school-life tactics RPG with hints of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Italian horror cinema from developer Necrosoft Games and publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 HALL-A), earns a degree in kicking demon butt on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Friday, September 13, as seen in today’s PC Gaming Show.
Survive a semester of screams as college freshman Faye, the final heir of the last practicing demon-hunting family, Upon arriving at a mysterious island university, she finds supernatural investigations on her syllabi. With newfound allies at her side, battle imps, demons, and class discussion boards, and close the breach between worlds before it’s too late.
Form a demon-busting battle party by befriending (or romancing!) 15 different playable characters, each with a distinct set of abilities. Employ Knute to heal friendlies and cure poisons, or invoke Destin to kick enemies away as far as possible with the strength of his short shorts. Carefully balance class schedules, combat training, side quests, extracurriculars, and more to boost classmates’ skill sets while still acing midterms.
Ready the party’s moves in the Planning phase, mindfully placing classmates in advantageous positions to utilize their strengths. Set or rewind movements to build the perfect turn, then confirm your intentions with the Action phase to watch the attacks, heals, and striking combos play out simultaneously.
2D and 3D art collide in a chess-like purgatory filled with macabre monsters and intense boss battles. Take on gruesome demons inspired by Japanese horror manga and ‘60s-’70s Italian horror cinema. Strategize on tactics gameplay influenced by Into the Breach and painted in the hues of JRPG classics like Shin Megami Tensei and Persona.
“We wanted to encourage experimentation in Demonschool, including the ability to undo moves or and redo a whole turn from scratch, providing freedom to tinker with different mechanics and abilities for maximum punishment,” said Brandon Sheffield, creative director of Necrosoft Games. “We’re looking forward to seeing new ideas we haven’t even thought of play out on the battlefield!”
Demonschool begins orientation on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Friday, September 13, 2024. It will offer English, French, and Simplified Chinese language support.
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 Necrosoft Games
Necrosoft Games is an Oakland, California-based game developer with members all over the world. Founded by Game Developer Magazine and Gamasutra alum Brandon Sheffield after he left journalism, the studio now numbers six strong after developing a string of cult indie gems like Gunhouse, Oh, Deer!, and Hyper Gunsport.
Experience a unique mix of survival horror and extraction shooter gameplay during Steam Next Fest
SEATTLE – June 9, 2024 – Publisher tinyBuild and developer DogHowl Games announced at the PC Gaming Show today that Level Zero: Extraction, the upcoming multiplayer extraction horror game, will host an open beta test on Steam beginning today and continuing through Steam Next Fest until June 17. The announcement came with a brand-new gameplay trailer, highlighting its high-stakes asymmetric PvPvE action and tactical FPS combat.
Following a successful closed beta earlier this year, Level Zero: Extraction’s new open beta introduces a number of new features and updates based on player feedback. Discover new locations to explore, realistic military-grade weapons, and AI enemies for PvE gameplay, in addition to quality-of-life improvements to balance, combat mechanics, progression, server stability, and more.
Developed in Unreal Engine 5 by small but ambitious Ukraine-based studio DogHowl Games, Level Zero: Extraction is a new, original take on multiplayer survival horror. Players will embark on dangerous scavenging expeditions where multiple mercenary teams compete for valuable loot. Meanwhile, another two players will take on the role of deadly alien monsters that can only be killed with light, hunting the humans from the shadows.
Key Pillars:
Asymmetric multiplayer extraction horror is a brand-new take on the genre to create a totally unique experience
Play as human mercenaries fighting over valuable loot – or as deadly alien monsters in high-stakes battles
Intense first-person combat with immersive gunplay and melee mechanics
A vast arsenal of weapons and gadgets to help humans survive
Hunt humans with out-of-this-world alien abilities, including acid spit, live traps, vent crawling, EMP screams, heartbeat scans, and more
Deep progression system with a variety of new perks, items, and weapon attachments to unlock
Aliens can only be killed with light – this unique gameplay mechanic allows humans to strategically use light sources across the map to stave off monsters
Level Zero: Extraction launches into Steam Early Access in 2024, but players can dive into the action and get an early look at the latest features from now until June 17 at 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Wishlist the game on Steam and follow along on X to stay up to date with all the latest announcements.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s 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 Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
About DogHowl Games
DogHowl Games is a Ukraine-based independent game development team following the dream to create truly unforgettable gaming experiences. As a small yet talented crew, DogHowl creates rich and detailed worlds with cinematic flair, held together with creative new game mechanics. The studio’s debut title, Level Zero: Extraction, releases on Steam in 2024. https://doghowlgames.com
