Lost in Tropics, a new survival game with roguelite elements, created by the one-man studio Lukas GameLabs, is now available on PC. The player finds himself on a paradise island, facing ruthless elements and harsh nature. Lost in Tropics is also expected to be released for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles in the coming months.
The independent Polish studio Lukas GameLabs is behind Lost in Tropics. The publisher of the game for PC is SIG Publishing.
Lost in Tropics is a survival game with realistic combat mechanics for survival and elements of simulator, adventure and action. The entire game environment is based on roguelite mechanics, where failure means having to start over, and the game is heavily influenced by randomly generated conditions. Lost in Tropics also offers a system of dynamically changing weather, which also directly affects the conditions. This makes each approach to the game slightly different.
The plot of this new survival game is set on a tropical island that is both unpredictable and full of secrets waiting to be discovered.
The gameplay in Lost in Tropics includes a whole range of different activities related to the struggle for survival on a paradisiacal but dangerous island. The player must gather resources, master the art of hunting, create useful tools, develop necessary skills and construct shelters. Importantly, tools made from resources found on the island must suffice for hunting. In the struggle for survival, one can count on a system of constant upgrades that last throughout the game.
In Lost in Tropics, almost every decision the player makes has real significance and affects the player’s chances of survival in a hostile and ever-changing environment.
Lost in Tropics – main features:
fight for survival on a paradise island;
hunt and collect resources;
discover the secrets of the island;
develop survival skills;
every decision matters.
The game is scheduled for release on PC (Steam) on May 22, 2024. Lost in Tropics will also be released in 2024/2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
The creators of Tangle Tower and Snipperclips invite you to explore an abandoned theme park (or die trying) in this atmospheric love letter to ’90s horror games – OUT NOW!
London, UK – 9th May, 2024 – Critically acclaimedindie studioSFB Games (Tangle Tower, Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together!) are proud to announce the official launch of their much-anticipated survival horror game, Crow Country – available NOW on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam.
Roll up, roll up! The abandoned Crow Country theme park is finally throwing open its rusty gates for intrepid explorers beginning today, and horrifying secrets await those brave enough to visit in this new survival horror experience. So grab your pistol, push through the fog, and uncover the dark truth at the heart of Crow Country. At least there aren’t any queues…
In this new horror game inspired by classics from the PlayStation 1, the year is 1990 and you are Mara Forest, a young woman determined to understand why the mysterious Edward Crow closed his famed amusement park and how exactly he vanished.
Managing limited resources, you’ll need to survive against the mysterious monsters that stalk the eerie tranquility of Crow Country, and overcome the many puzzles and challenges that stand between you and a most disturbing enigma. Hunt for clues, encounter curious characters, and immerse yourself in a handcrafted, richly atmospheric game-world evocative of late ’90s pre-rendered graphics (move the camera and you’ll find it’s actually 3D!).
Feeling a little too scared? Exploration Mode turns off all enemies, combat, and danger, so you can experience Crow Country as a spooky adventure instead – with the full story intact! You can even play with “tank controls”, if the nostalgia is caw-caw-calling you.
Adam Vian, Creative Director at SFB Games, said: “It’s finally here! This project has been a real labour of love for us, so we’re beyond excited to finally let people enjoy all that Crow Country has to offer. Personally, I’m so curious to see how it goes… I want to know which puzzles you enjoyed, which moments scared you, what rank you get, which bonuses you unlock – I think I’ll be glued to YouTube and Twitch for a while…”
SFB Games is a British independent game studio, founded by brothers Tom and Adam Vian, who have been making games together since 2003. They’re passionate about designing unique games with a focus on fun, artistry, and innovation. These particular design philosophies lined up well with Nintendo, when the two companies worked closely together to create the Nintendo Switch launch title Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!
The Older Neptune has found herself teleported to an odd new world where game creators hold power over nations rather than the Goddesses themselves. This means that while the Goddesses and their sisters still remain quite strong, everyone looks to creators for help. Upon discovering a neglected game in a distant building, Neptune finds herself encountering three fallen Goddesses in need of help and as their new CEO, players must help raise the group to the top Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution.
The latest installment of the Neptunia series has arrived! The goal of this game is to rebuild and manage a game company! Build your company and turn it into a huge corporation! This latest entry to the world of Neptunia is better than ever! The battle system has been expanded and now allows for a 4-person party, dungeons can be explored on a high-speed motorcycle, and the Heartful Photo Mode will let you express yourself via fun, manga-like creations! Oh, and have we even talked about “Admin Mode” yet?! There’s a lot of fun to be had here!
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Developer: Idea Factory, Compile Heart Publisher: Idea Factory International Platform: PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch Release Date: May 14th, 2024 Price: $49.99 USD
Not Recommended – “Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution sees the return of Older Neptune and the hilarious fourth wall breaking humor and cast that fans have come to love but fails to deliver satisfying gameplay.”
The new version adds playable characters Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos, opens a new Domain comparable to the Spiral Abyss, and brings together the twin Travelers once more!
SINGAPORE, May 24, 2024 – Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse today announced that Genshin Impact Version 4.7 “An Everlasting Dream Intertwined” will be arriving on June 5. The latest update brings us three new playable characters, Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos, another long-term Challenge Domain aside from the well-known Spiral Abyss, and a new tower-defense mini-game event. Meanwhile, with the Archon Quest progressing, more secrets about Khaenri’ah will be uncovered as the twin Travelers and Dainsleif meet once again.
Check out Genshin Impact Version 4.7 trailer below:
Starting from July 1, a fresh monthly-reset challenge domain “Imaginarium Theater” will emerge in a hidden chamber within Mondstadt Library, and the Spiral Abyss will shift to a monthly update cycle on the 16th day of each month. Imaginarium Theater offers combat challenges of multiple difficulty levels but allows only characters of designated elements (plus a few exceptions) to participate, with a limit on the number of times they can fight. During the challenge, players will receive a variety of buffs and debuffs, and will be able to gradually assemble and adjust their team builds from the characters they own, the initial lineup of six designated characters preset by the domain, friends’ Supporting Cast characters, and a few special guests.
More challenge domains also provide richer rewards. The current “Imaginarium Theater” rewards its champions with up to Primogems ×620 per month, a series of new photo poses for certain characters, new bonuses for first-time completion, and “Fantastical Blessings” that will apply in the open world for the six designated characters of the month. Meanwhile, the total amount of Primogem rewards from Floors 9 to 12 of the Spiral Abyss will be increased to 800.
Check out the sneak peak trailer for Natlan below:
In the wake of Arlecchino, we’ll also be seeing the arrival of two more playable characters who can utilize the Bond of Life mechanic in different ways. Clorinde is a Champion Duelist of Fontaine and a five-star Electro sword wielder. When she is in the “Night Vigil” state, Clorinde can alternate between different attack styles, using piercing pistolet attacks to accumulate Bond of Life and a powerful lunging sword attack that clears her Bond of Life and restores her HP. Healing effects she receives through other means during her “Night Vigil” state are added to her Bond of Life instead of her HP. Sigewinne, on the other hand — as a Melusine and the Fortress of Meropide’s head nurse — uses Bond of Life to help her teammates. Her healing will be increased based on the total Bond of Life values across all the characters in her party. In combat, Sigewinne can fire a giant bouncing bubble to trap and attack nearby enemies, as well as to heal and buff her team.
Aside from these two Fontainian characters, we’ll also see the arrival of the new four-star archer Sethos who can fire piercing Electro arrows in combat. Sethos’s Charge Level 2 attack restricts his movements but fires a formidable, piercing shot. But the successor to the Temple of Silence can initiate a ritual with his Elemental Skill, consuming Elemental Energy to shorten the charging time, then restoring it whenever his attacks trigger any type of Electro-related Elemental Reaction. His Elemental Burst can also fire consecutive enemy-piercing bolts.
In the Version 4.7 Event Wishes, Clorinde and Sethos will feature in the first half with Alhaitham’s rerun, while the second half will feature Sigewinne alongside Furina’s rerun. Clorinde and Sigewinne’s Story Quests will also become available for Travelers.
More mini-games and optimizations will also be coming with Version 4.7. The new tower defense mini-game “Mutual Security Enhancing Simulation” allows players to deploy their own monster troops in offensive or defensive games. On top of this, to further enhance the daily gaming experience, the Original Resin cap will increase from 160 to 200.
And a one-minute video clip of Natlan was shown at the end of today’s Genshin Impact Version 4.7 Special Program, providing us with a glimpse into the all-new nation arriving later this year.
Genshin Impact Version 4.7 Arrives on June 5 with a monthly-reset challenge domain and a sneak peak into the nation of Natlan. With cross-progression and Co-Op functions, players can enjoy their adventure across PlayStation®, PC, Android, and iOS. The game has been rated T for Teen by ESRB on PS5, PS4, PC, and Google Play, and 12+ on iOS. For more information, please visit Genshin Impact’s official website (genshin.hoyoverse.com) or follow @GenshinImpact on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. The player takes on the role of the mysterious “Traveler,” who sets off on a journey to discover the fate of their lost sibling. Starting from Version 4.0, the fifth of the seven nations, Fontaine, is open for exploration. Players can explore each nation with unique cultures and vast landscapes, meet a diverse cast of characters, master the art of element-based combat, and unveil the secrets of Teyvat. With cross-progression and Co-Op functions, players can now continue their adventure across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PC, Android, and iOS alone or with friends.
About HoYoverse:
HoYoverse is a global interactive entertainment brand that aims to create and deliver an immersive virtual world experience to players worldwide through a variety of entertainment services. The brand has brought fans and users popular games including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, and Tears of Themis, as well as a wide range of entertainment content including the virtual character Lumi and the N0va Desktop App, anime, manga, light novels, and music. In the future, HoYoverse will continue to expand its content production, technology research, and publishing duties through operations in offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Seoul.
For Asuha, the self-proclaimed gambling genius, Chinchirorin, Mahjong, and Pachinko have become too easy to enjoy…but what about Texas Hold’em? While seeking a new challenge, she stumbles upon a secret gambling district where wicked witches use their powers to tilt the odds in their favor.
Can a poker prodigy topple a gambling town full of devious dealers? After suffering her first-ever defeat at the unscrupulous hand of Uru Kanmino and hitting rock bottom, she sets her sights on rising to the top of this new realm. Engage in one-on-one high-stakes Hold’em and confidently up the ante with a repertoire of special skills, abilities, and items to force rivals into bankruptcy.
Know when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em with Asuha’s special vision powers to gain the upper hand. Assess the stakes, then stack the deck and call bluffs or go all-in when the stars align.
Unveil the tactical trickery behind the witches’ house advantage by exploring the gambling district between tournaments. Search for clues to learn the truth behind their tricks, then turn the tables and hit the ultimate jackpot by exposing their fraud and achieving victory.
All In Abyss: Judge The Fake arrives on PC via Steam in 2024 with language options in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean. For more information, please visit the official WSS Playground website, and visit WSS Playground on Twitter.
About WSS Playground
Founded in October 2019, WSS Playground is a development studio that takes “play” seriously, with notable titles in their portfolio including The Great Vilianness: Strategy of Lily, DRAINUS, EDEN.schemata();, Touhou Luna Nights, and NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD.
TOKYO — May 25th, 2024 — Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo, the story-rich puzzle adventure debut title from developer Dank Hearts, breaks through the noise to announce its development for PC via Steam, as revealed today during INDIE Live Expo 2024.
Watch the new trailer below.
Six teenagers awaken in “Noise Scramble City”, a downtown labyrinth mirroring their internal traumas. How did they arrive here? How do they return home? Unravel each character’s individual mysteries, and explore the enigmatic alternate reality around them in a story-rich narrative journey.
With the cause (or culprit, perhaps?) responsible for the teens’ arrival cloaked in a cloud of amnesia, seek the clues hidden in the dark recesses of every hallucination. Scour the environment for memory fragments camouflaged in plain sight throughout the city limits. Search for answers in a blighted, topsy-turvy Tokyo-esque world, from graffiti-coated underground sewers to haunted, marionette-filled classrooms.
Help each protagonist face physical expressions of their tumultuous pasts. Navigate Zena’s stubbornness, Hozukis’ jealousy, Honoka’s paranoia, Kaito’s low self-esteem, Hiyori’s vanity, and Soto’s codependence to find the source of their troubles and escape the maze-like city once and for all.
Shine a light on the origins of Noise Scramble City itself through interactions with the town’s maniacal feline host, the Spectre. Piece together the truth behind each teenager’s circumstances, where each conundrum solved illuminates an escape route from this mind prison.
“In life, our own proclivities often lead to specific predicaments. Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is an abstract exploration of our own natures,” says MYU, Director of Planning, Scenario and Character Design at Dank Hearts . “There are many unexpected twists and turns in this narrative adventure, and we look forward to sharing more in the near future. Stay tuned!”
Originally a mobile-first studio with titles such as Sengoku Travelling and Travel Monsters in their portfolio, Dank Hearts Inc. (formed by the merger of Try Hearts and Dank Networks) perceives games as communication tools rather than entertainment, and aspires to use games to deepen human relationships, bring meaningful enjoyment to life, and foster a sense of community to their customers.
In a future where a mechanical overlord known as “R. Karellen” rules the world, the definition of humanity takes an unexpected turn. The omniscient AI assigns “human scores” to the public, determining careers, daily meals, and even romantic partners. Upon receiving the lowest human score across the human race, young Giovanni faces relentless bullying at school, but a chance encounter with senior student Campanella blossoms into an uncanny sci-fi adventure.
Embark on a quest to become more human that evolves from a simple train ride into an intergalactic puzzle-filled escapade through space and time. Defy conventions with the help of Campanella and discover why the senior student’s thrill-seeking genius earned him the highest human score around and the highest score deduction due to his often out-of-pocket behavior.
Journey through time from an advanced AI-filled future back to modern times, when humans used to write their own programs. Archaic! Explore and interact with physical and digital dystopias, and use Giovanni’s ancient coding skills to unlock shady side gigs from the dark web. Pull reckless pranks on legendary 21st-century leaders.
As Giovanni and Campanella encounter historic figures and numerous horrors across various time periods, should they continue their fourth-dimensional escapade? Or go back to their AI-controlled reality as their childhood comes to an end? Experience a hand-drawn, pixelated coming-of-age visual novel filled with beautifully animated cutscenes.
Boyhood’s End arrives on PC via Steam Early Access on September 6th, 2024 with language and subtitle options in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Boyhood’s End contains some limited violent scenes. For more information, please visit the official WSS Playground website, and visit WSS Playground on Twitter.
About WSS Playground
Founded in October 2019, WSS Playground is a development studio that takes “play” seriously, with notable titles in their portfolio including The Great Vilianness: Strategy of Lily, DRAINUS, EDEN.schemata();, Touhou Luna Nights, and NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD.
About Alliance Arts
Alliance Arts is a new Tokyo-based publishing company committed to the creation of captivating games, and behind the recently-revealed title “The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily”.
What happens when a young hikikomori girl overloads on too much Denpa music? Qtie’s hyperpop obsession causes severe brain rot and hallucinations in the form of a fake social media love story with Yunyun, her favorite imaginary online follower…or is she real?
Dance to delusional Denpa beats in a rhythm-based adventure (headphones recommended!), and anonymously announce Qtie’s love for Yunyun in the form of love letter posts across the internet. Tap on beat to dozens of hits, like “It’s a cherry kissing explosion” by KOTOKO.
While Qtie’s Yunyun Psychosis brings her joy, the propagation of copypasta has unexpected catastrophic, world-altering consequences. Unravel the truth of Yunyun’s existence — will Qtie escape her romance-filled imagination? Is one person’s shot at love worth the destruction of the world?
Explore themes of depression and isolation amidst a vibrant neon hand-drawn digital world accentuated with modern animation. This vivid representation of social anxieties induced by online interactions speaks truth to the realities of the modern social media landscape. Help Qtie and Yunyun find peace of mind across multiple endings, all to the tune of catchy Denpa beats.
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis will arrive on PC via Steam in 2024 with support for English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese languages. To learn more and stay up to date, wishlist Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, and visit WSS playground’s official website and follow them on X.
About WSS Playground
is a Japanese indie game label that believes “play” is one of humankind’s most serious endeavors. As a company, they aim to maximize the potential of individual creators by handling game production alongside an array of services including marketing, media planning, and design consulting. Responsible for other works including NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD and Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth.
About Alliance Arts Inc.
Alliance Arts is a new Tokyo-based publishing company committed to the creation of captivating games, and behind titles including The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily, Touhou Dungeon Maker: The labyrinth of heart, and Marisa of Liartop Mountain.
New coding options, 30+ building elements, “Perfect House Building Challenge” begins
Omega Crafter, the open-world survival crafting adventure developed by Preferred Networks (PFN), provides adventurers with a plethora of new programming and construction features in the latest 0.6.0 update and opens the Construction Contest today, as announced during INDIE Live Expo. Begin the virtual journey at a 10% discount until June 6th.
Program sidekick Grammi with new clever coding options. Schedule a flock of Grammi for day and night shifts with time-based behaviors, and program them to automatically switch equipment for different tasks. For a full look at the latest programming update, click here
Assemble amazing structures with 30+ new building elements to choose from. Launch various objects into the distance with the toy cannon, and add curtains to windows for an aesthetically pleasing resting place between adventures. Enjoy quality-of-life improvements such as newly added crafting sub-categories and smoother building processes thanks to improved column-snapping.
Can a developer jump into their own game to debug it from the inside? Fight against malicious programs halting development, and save the world of Omega Crafter before the game’s launch! To date, Omega Crafter celebrates numerous gameplay milestones including 1 million hours played, 6 million buildings constructed, and 83 million monsters slain.
Omega Crafter is available now via Steam Early Access for $24.99 (with a 10% discount as part of the INDIE Live Expo Steam Sale) featuring language options in English, Japanese, French, German, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with machine-translated options in Spanish, Thai and Portuguese. For more information, visit the Steam page for developer updates, and follow Omega Crafter on Twitter.
About Preferred Networks
Preferred Networks (PFN) was established in March 2014 with the goal to develop practical, real-world applications of deep learning, robotics and other advanced technologies. PFN’s business domains include transportation, manufacturing, life sciences, robots, plant optimization, materials discovery, education and entertainment. In 2015, PFN developed Chainer™, the open-source deep learning framework. PFN’s MN-3 supercomputer, which is equipped with the MN-Core™ deep learning processor, topped the Green500 list three times in 2020 and 2021. https://www.preferred.jp/en/
Acclaimed Malaysian Studio Weyrdworks Launches the Demo for Weyrdlets, the Desktop Companion Tool Where Joy Meets Productivity
The Nostalgia of Virtual Desktop Pets Meets the Accomplishment of a Tackled To-Do List
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (May 23, 2024) — Today, Malaysian indie studio Weyrdworks, whose creators are known for popular titles like Velocibox and SuperSteamPuff, are proud to announce the demo launch for Weyrdlets: the virtual pet game that harmonizes relaxation with productivity. Weyrdlets will also be participating in Steam Next Fest in June.
With a full release of the game planned later this summer, Weyrdlets boldly asks: what if someone took the delightfully nostalgic charm of old-school virtual desktop pets and blended it with the tools that aid in successfully completing a daunting task list?
Watch the official Weyrdlets demo launch trailer here:
The wonderful world of Weyrdlets offers a unique virtual pet experience, seamlessly integrating fun with productivity and relaxation. Dive into a world where you can collect charming items, personalize your pet’s appearance with a variety of accessories, and embrace your inner interior designer curating your pet’s home and furniture.
However, your pet isn’t just there for chill hangs; it assists you with daily activities through features like the integrated Pomodoro Timer and To-Do list. Plus, while your pet idles, it accumulates coins — in-game currency that allows you to purchase even more delightful items within the game!
Key Features of Weyrdlets:
Adopt a Virtual Desktop Pet: Experience adopting a unique virtual pet with quirky behaviors. Just like in reality, engage in lifelike interactions – pet, grab, feed, and play with your companion both in-game and on your desktop!
Work and Chill Together: Turn work into play with your companion! Bring your pet onto the desktop to watch videos with you, roam around, and beat stress while you study, tackle emails, or doomscroll.
Personalize and Customize: Personalize your pet and its environment with accessories and stickers, from Viking hats and shades to charming home decor. Express your style and creativity by decorating both your pet and its home with flair!
Pet-Centric Productivity: Increase your productivity with in-game tools on your desktop, including a Pomodoro Timer and a To-Do list, and then wind down with a daily self-reflection logger. Enjoy enhanced focus and efficiency while your companion keeps you company.
The Weyrdlets demo is available now on Windows PC via Steam, with a full release date planned for this summer.
Weyrdworks is a Malaysian video game development studio known for its award-winning eccentric games and a penchant for tinkering with experimental interactive experiences.
Founded by Shawn Beck and JT Yean after collaborating on the hit Steam and PlayStation title Velocibox, the duo then formed Weyrdworks Studios in 2016. Their first title, SuperSteamPuff, garnered numerous awards including the coveted Best of Apple App Store 2016, winning the hearts of Apple’s games editorial team.
Yearning for a new challenge, the team took on the daunting task of launching a free-to-play live-service RPG with the aim of building a charming new universe. This led to the creation of WarPods, which has since maintained a stable 4.7 stars out of 5 in reviews for both Apple and Google Play Store, serving a vibrant community of players.
