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  • Grab Your Scythe and Your Pig: Why You Need to Play Spindle

    Grab Your Scythe and Your Pig: Why You Need to Play Spindle

    What happens when the Grim Reaper wakes up and realises that no one in the world can die anymore? You get chaos, and the premise for the charmingly dark action-adventure game, Spindle.

    Developed by Wobble Ghost and published by Deck13 Spotlight, Spindle is a beautiful pixel-art game that pays homage to classic top-down adventures (think Zelda, but with a touch more melancholy and a lot more pork). And yes, the game is out now on PC and Nintendo Switch!

    An Unlikely Duo: Death and a Pig

    You step into the cloak of Dengel, the Grim Reaper, who finds their calling suddenly obsolete. The universe is unravelling because of this unprecedented cessation of death, and it’s up to you to figure out what went wrong.

    But you’re not traversing this crumbling world alone. By your side is a truly trusty (and playable!) companion: a pig.

    This is one of the most unique aspects of the game. Your pig isn’t just a cute sidekick; they are integral to solving puzzles and overcoming obstacles. Yes, you can switch and play as the pig! They can use their unique abilities to help Death, creating a compelling, cooperative dynamic in a single-player adventure. Oh, and yes, the game lets you pet the pig. Naturally.

    Old-School Action, Modern Heart

    Spindle nails that nostalgic, old-school feel with its handcrafted pixel world and Zelda-esque mechanics. You’ll explore a variety of unique landscapes, from deep forests to snowy peaks, and delve into five challenging, puzzle-filled dungeons.

    • Puzzles & Dungeons: Each dungeon has its own unique quirks, riddles, and traps that will test your wits and your command of Death’s (and the Pig’s) abilities.
    • Combat: Wield your scythe against all manner of creatures and face off against formidable bosses who may be guarding lost souls or, perhaps, be the very reason no one can die.
    • Abilities: As you progress, you’ll regain Death’s lost abilities, which in turn unlock new areas to explore, echoing the best of the action-adventure genre’s exploration loops.

    More Than Just a Game

    While the gameplay is fast-paced and full of satisfying combat and clever puzzles, Spindle delivers a surprisingly deep and emotional story. At its core, it’s a gripping tale about death and the many ways we choose to deal with it.

    The developers, Wobble Ghost, openly shared that the game was shaped by their own experiences with loss, aiming to create a powerful experience of connection and healing. Every character you meet is designed to develop and change as the story unfolds, reminding players that coping with grief is a personal and valid journey.

    Spindle is a beautiful mix of dark themes, whimsical companionship, and classic gameplay. If you’re looking for a heartfelt action-adventure that will challenge your mind and touch your heart (and let you play as an adorable pig!), this is one indie gem you shouldn’t miss.

    Spindle is available now on PC and Nintendo Switch! You can check out the free demo on Steam to try before you buy.

    Spindle https://spotlight.deck13.com/spindle/

    #Spindle #death #pc #nintendoswitch #steam #games #gaming #gamers #demogame #Deck13Spotlight #WobbleGhost #grimreaper

  • Hordelord demo is now on Steam

    Hordelord demo is now on Steam

    As a follow-up to the brilliantly scary Gravelord, there is Hordelord, a chilling game that has death, gravedigging, tarot cards and of course, no game like this would be complete without the magic shovel. The good news is that anyone who already owns Gravelord will be gifted Hordelord as a bit of thank you from the developers, that is scarily good, wouldn’t you agree? There is a demo game on Steam and the full version will be released on the 18th of August.

    To find out more about the Hordelord game, go to the official game website here https://fatbot-games.com/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/qG0Ul

    #Hordelord #games #gaming #gamers #FatbotGames #indiegames #Steam #GOG #EpicGamesStore #shooter #arenashooter #death #gravedigger #tarot #magic #Queedo

  • The Guiding Spirit coming to Steam next year

    The Guiding Spirit coming to Steam next year

    This is the Guiding Spirit role-playing game, where players create the type of hero that they want to play, control and guide them through the thousands of storylines in this very interesting game. This world has lots of characters, some are good and the others are totally evil. This is a very complex role-playing game that is going to challenge players to the extreme. The Guiding Spirit will be coming to Windows PC via Steam in 2026.

    To find out more about The Guiding Spirit, go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/7TfVz

    #TheGuidingSpirit #games #gaming #DiceImpact #rpg #newgames #death #rebirth #newlife #monsters #AI #mystery #heroes #personality #survival #spells #magic

  • Be Nice You Are Now Death

    Being the boss of Death Incorporated has its challenges, you need to keep an eye on everything, but the Sorrows have been out of control on Earth leaving the company with a pile of paperwork, you are now Death and you need to get a grip of things before it is too late, you still have a trusty staff in the office, but you will have to visit Earth and sort out this mess. Find out more on Have A Nice Death here; https://www.haveanicedeath.com/ #HaveANiceDeath #Death #SoulCollector #DeathIncorporated #Afterlife #Gearbox #TheSorrows

  • You Are Death So Try To Be Nice

    You might have thought that being Death might be an easy job, but it can be stressful and eventually, you are going to need a break from it. This is a nice 2D game where you must collect those souls, manage your team and answer to the boss too! This has to be the hardest job on earth can you handle being Death? Find out more on Have A Nice Death here; http://www.nintendo.com/ #HaveANiceDeath #NintendoSwitch #Death #2DGames #CollectingSouls #RoguelikeGame

  • Dead Cells Your Return To Castlevania

    As you might expect there are vampires living in Castlevania and you have a simple mission, storm Dracula’s castle and defeat the vampire menace for once and for all. Along the way, you meet some familiar heroes and you will have to fight to some monsters too! It’s just what you might expect to find in Castlevania.

    Find out more on Dead Cells Your Return To Castlevania here; http://www.nintendo.com/

    #DeadCells #Castlevania #NintendoSwitch #DeadCellsReturnToCastlevania #Nintendo #Death #Dracula #Vampires

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