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  • Cards, Chains & the Guillotine — Lazare’s Sacrifice Announced for Spring 2027!

    Cards, Chains & the Guillotine — Lazare’s Sacrifice Announced for Spring 2027!

    Developer Dream Reality Interactive and publisher Curve Games have officially pulled back the curtain on Lazare’s Sacrifice, a gripping narrative deckbuilder set amid the blood-soaked chaos of the French Revolution. Revealed during the Triple-I Initiative showcase and crafted in collaboration with Damien Monnier, creator of the original Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, this high-stakes tale of survival and conspiracy arrives on PC via Steam in Spring 2027.

    The Setting — Lose a Duel, Lose Your Head

    You are General Lazare Hoche — once revered, now betrayed. Imprisoned within the stone walls of Carmes Prison, you await your turn at the guillotine. The streets of Paris run red; allies become traitors overnight, and no one is safe. But a twisted game offers a sliver of hope: defeat your fellow inmates in deadly psychological card duels, and you may yet live. Fail — and the blade falls.

    The Core Mechanic — Everything Has a Price

    What sets Lazare’s Sacrifice apart from every other deckbuilder is the very thing that gives it its name: you must sacrifice to win. To unleash your most devastating plays, you actively give up something precious:

    • Sacrifice cards to power game-changing effects
    • Surrender board slots to open up tactical possibilities
    • Spend your own health to tip the scales in your favour

    Push too far, and you won’t survive the cost. Hold back, and the guillotine claims you anyway. Every match becomes a high-wire act of risk, reward, and ruthless calculation.

    Game Modes & Features

    FeatureDetails
    Story ModeExplore Carmes Prison, uncover conspiracies, solve puzzles, and confront historical figures — each with their own agenda
    Tower ModeTest your tactical mastery in a gauntlet of escalating difficulty with custom-built decks
    Four FactionsMaster distinct playstyles, scavenge rare cards, and strip defeated opponents’ decks to build your arsenal
    Multiple EndingsYour choices shape Lazare’s fate and the truth behind his imprisonment
    Designed by a LegendCreative leadership from Damien Monnier, architect of Gwent, ensuring deep, balanced, rewarding strategy
    System RequirementsWindows 10 64-bit; GTX 970 / RX 290 minimum; RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT recommended; 25 GB storage

    Release & Platforms

    DetailInfo
    TitleLazare’s Sacrifice
    DeveloperDream Reality Interactive
    PublisherCurve Games
    ReleaseSpring 2027 — PC (Steam)
    LanguagesEnglish (Interface + Full Audio + Subtitles)
    Steam PageLive now — wishlist today!

    Why It Matters

    Deckbuilders often ask what you will play. — Lazare’s Sacrifice asks what you will give up. With a proven design talent behind it, a haunting historical setting, and a central mechanic that turns every advantage into a moral and tactical gamble, this is shaping up to be far more than just another card game. It’s a thriller played out one hand at a time — and the stakes have never been higher.

    The prison gates are open. The deck is in your hands. Will you play to survive… or will you play to win?

    More Info – https://www.playsacrifice.com/

    #LazaresSacrifice #CurveGames #DreamRealityInteractive #Deckbuilder #Gwent #DamienMonnier #FrenchRevolution #PCGaming #Steam #GamingNews #TechMash

  • Cards, Cheats & Chains — The Devil’s Due Lets You Hustle Your Way Out of Hell!

    Cards, Cheats & Chains — The Devil’s Due Lets You Hustle Your Way Out of Hell!

    Poker punks, roguelite rogues, card-counters and sinners of all suits — listen up. There’s a game where you don’t just bend the rules — you break them, swap them, stack the deck, and grin while the demons glare. The Devil’s Due from Norwegian indie studio Games People Play is the infernal card-duelling roguelite where cheating isn’t just allowed — it’s absolutely encouraged.

    The Deal: Your Soul Is Staked

    The story starts simple: you sat down at the wrong table, bet what you shouldn’t have, and lost your soul to the Devil himself. Now the only way out is through — seven layers of Hell, one heads-up poker duel at a time, facing grotesque foes born from the seven deadly sins. Win, and you climb closer to freedom. Lose, and you’re theirs forever.

    But this isn’t polite club poker. There are no referees, no guards, and absolutely no honour among thieves — or demons.

    How You Play — And How You Cheat

    Every encounter is a one-on-one card duel against a fiend with unique abilities and a mean streak a mile wide:

    • Your hand = your damage — the stronger your poker ranking, the harder you hit
    • Card values = your defence — add up the face values to block incoming blows
    • Suspicion is the catch — every trick you pull raises your foe’s eyebrow. Push it too far, and they snap, unleashing devastating fury

    Your real power lies in the cheat system — an expanding toolkit of tricks you unlock and upgrade across runs:

    • Conceal cards from view
    • Swap cards between hands mid-play
    • Inflate values to turn scraps into aces
    • Sabotage the enemy’s draw
    • Manipulate the shared deck — everything you do affects both sides of the table

    That last twist is the sharpest edge: you and your opponent draw from the same deck. Add a powerhouse card and you might see it turned against you. Build combos that shine for you — and burn for them.

    Tarot, Relics & Redemption

    No two runs play the same. At the start of each layer, the Devil lays out a tarot map — paths through monster fights, shops, healing shrines, and risky gambles. You can even cheat the map itself, twisting fate to pick your own route.

    Fall, and you don’t return empty-handed. Permanent upgrades, new cheat cards, and rare relics persist across runs, so every loss leaves you sharper, sneakier, and better equipped to out-hustle Hell itself.

    What’s On the Table

    • Developer: Games People Play (Norway)
    • Release: November 10, 2026 — Steam
    • Demo: Available now — includes four of the seven infernal layers
    • Style: Playful, sharply written, visually inspired by classic mischief and mayhem — think cards, chaos, and colourful damnation
    • Tone: Wicked, witty, and welcoming — bluffers welcome, saints stay home

    “Fair play is for people with nothing to lose. You don’t have a soul to spare — so cheat well, cheat smart, and cheat together.”

    Wishlist The Devil’s Due on Steam, grab the demo, and start practising your innocent face. Hell’s waiting — and it’s dealing.

    Find out more on The Devils Due

    #TheDevilsDue #GamesPeoplePlay #Roguelite #CardGame #Poker #Cheating #IndieGame #Steam #PCGaming #techmash #Deckbuilder #CardDuelling #NorwegianDev #SevenDeadlySins

  • Robots, Rivalries & Rampant Fungi — Dream Team Supreme Unleashes Major Demo Update!

    Robots, Rivalries & Rampant Fungi — Dream Team Supreme Unleashes Major Demo Update!

    Ready to pilot a giant robot, save the world, and take down monsters straight from a Saturday morning cartoon? Developer Big Adventure has just supercharged the playable demo for Dream Team Supreme — their vibrant co-op kaiju-battling deckbuilder — with not one, but two formidable new foes to face: Bushido Beetle and the terrifying King Mycol.

    What Is Dream Team Supreme?

    Dream Team Supreme casts you and a partner (or solo, if you prefer) as scientists piloting Super Supreme, a colossal two-headed robot built to defend Earth against a bizarre invasion of rampaging monsters. It’s a roguelike deckbuilder with a difference — instead of one deck, you build two, one for each pilot, and success depends on finding powerful synergies between your cards and your partner’s.

    • Pilot together — 1–2 player co-op or solo play
    • Dual-deck strategy — combine cartridges, plan your turn order, and chain devastating combos
    • Momentum mechanic — unused blocks convert into momentum, powering up your opening attack next round
    • Comic-book visuals — colourful, bold art style inspired by classic animation
    • Endlessly replayable — procedural maps, unlockable content, and hundreds of deck combinations

    Two New Kaiju Enter the Fray

    The freshly updated demo — version 0.23 — introduces two brand-new boss encounters, each with their own deadly tricks and distinct playstyles:

    Bushido Beetle

    A towering insect warrior that grows stronger as the fight drags on. The longer the battle lasts, the more dangerous it becomes — pressuring you to end things fast before its power peaks. Speed and precision are your only shields against this rising threat.

    King Mycol

    A furious fungal overlord that spreads spores to poison your systems and drain your strength. He doesn’t just hit hard — he weakens your ability to fight back. You’ll need to keep pace with his spreading toxins while maintaining your offensive pressure.

    Even More New Content

    The update doesn’t stop at monsters. Demo 0.23 also packs:

    • Two new playable scientists — fresh pilots with unique decks and abilities
    • 25 new mods — equip Super Supreme with game-changing upgrades between runs
    • New levels, locations & choices — expanded map with branching paths and strategic decisions
    • Co-op quality-of-life — see your partner’s cursor and card movements in real time
    • Visual & UI polish — clearer card distinctions, mod activation indicators, and enhanced animations

    What Lies Ahead

    The updated demo is available right now on Steam — free to download and play. The full release of Dream Team Supreme is targeted for Q1 2027, landing on PC and consoles. Big Adventure has emphasised that player feedback throughout the demo period will directly shape the final game, with regular updates and community discussions taking place via their Discord.

    “Two heads are better than one — especially when they’re both piloting a giant robot.”

    Wishlist Dream Team Supreme on Steam today, download the demo, and team up to take down Bushido Beetle and King Mycol before launch. The world needs saving — and science is on the case!

    For more information, go to Dream Team Supreme

    #DreamTeamSupreme #BigAdventure #Deckbuilder #Roguelike #CoOpGaming #Kaiju #GiantRobot #IndieGame #SteamDemo #PCGaming #CardGame #Strategems #Techmash

  • Cards, Careers, and Corporate Nightmares — Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game Unleashes New Demo!

    Cards, Careers, and Corporate Nightmares — Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game Unleashes New Demo!

    Welcome back to the office — don’t mind the shadows, and definitely don’t trust the boss. Giant Light Studios has dropped a freshly expanded, polished demo for Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game, their surreal corporate horror deckbuilder — live right now on Steam, and perfectly timed ahead of Steam Next Fest, October 19–26.

    “Harmless” — Just Performance Management as Usual

    You’re the newest recruit in Mr. Magpie’s very strange workplace, where climbing the ladder means flipping cards, stacking your deck, chasing synergies, and gambling your life for cash. The rules are simple: hit your quotas, earn your pay, and avoid the JERRY cards. They don’t just hurt your performance review — they end your employment permanently. And everyone hates JERRY.

    This isn’t just a quick polish — the new demo brings meaningful upgrades:

    • Brand-new SHARES system — invest, risk, and reap bigger rewards
    • Revamped Strategy selection — clearer choices, deeper builds
    • Walkabout exploration — step away from the desk and wander the office
    • Fresh narrative beats and more interactions with Mr. Magpie himself
    • Streamlined onboarding — smoother start for every new hire

    Clock In Early — Next Fest Is Coming

    The demo is free and live on Steam right now, giving you plenty of time to test your desk survival skills before Steam Next Fest kicks off later this month. Whether you’re here for clever deckbuilding, eerie surreal vibes, or to see just how “harmless” Mr. Magpie actually is — the door’s open.

    Just remember: the contract says you can leave any time. The office might disagree.

    Download the demo on Steam now — and don’t sign anything without reading the fine print.

    Find out more here

    #MrMagpie #Deckbuilder #HorrorGame #IndieGame #SteamDemo #SteamNextFest #GiantLightStudios #CorporateHorror #CardGame #Techmash

  • Dusk, Deck, Destiny — Cards After Midnight Unleashes a Cursed Roguelike Adventure!

    Dusk, Deck, Destiny — Cards After Midnight Unleashes a Cursed Roguelike Adventure!

    The clock is ticking — and midnight brings a terrifying change. Publisher JanduSoft has teamed up with Córdoba-based indie studio Boomfire Games (creators of Furwind, Cards of the Dead, and The Creepy Syndrome) to bring Cards After Midnight to every platform — a dark roguelike card adventure where time itself is your deadliest enemy.

    Daylight Fades — The Curse Awakens

    Cards After Midnight isn’t just about building a powerful deck — it’s about surviving the relentless march of time. Your character, your cards, and your very nature shift as the hours pass:

    • By Day — You’re a hunted survivor, armed and desperate, preparing for what the night will bring. Plan your strategy, fortify your deck, and make every card count before the sun sets
    • At Midnight — The curse takes hold. You transform, and your cards — and your fate — change entirely. The villagers hunt you, and you must rely on savage new powers to survive until dawn

    Every run is a race against the clock. Your deck evolves, your choices reshape the story, and one wrong move can seal your fate forever.

    Proven Talent — A Partnership Born of Passion

    Boomfire Games, based in Córdoba, Spain, has built a reputation for stylish, atmospheric indie experiences — and Cards After Midnight looks to be their most ambitious yet. Together with JanduSoft, they’re bringing this gothic tale of transformation and survival to PC and all major consoles in Q1 2027.

    A free demo is already available on Steam — step into the first chapter and face the curse for yourself.

    Wishlist Now — The Night Is Coming

    Keep your eyes on the Steam store page and follow JanduSoft for the latest updates. When the clock strikes twelve, will you be ready?

    Cards After Midnight — Survive the day. Endure the night. Break the curse.

    Find out more here

    #CardsAfterMidnight #JanduSoft #BoomfireGames #Roguelike #Deckbuilder #IndieGame #DarkFantasy #Werewolf #techmash #WishlistNow

  • Position, Build, Survive — Silent Mainland Brings Grid Tactics to Roguelike Deckbuilding!

    Position, Build, Survive — Silent Mainland Brings Grid Tactics to Roguelike Deckbuilding!

    Every card counts — and every position matters. Independent developer and publisher Winwill Studio has unveiled Silent Mainland, a tense roguelike deck-builder where tactical placement meets deep card strategy across a sprawling 5×12 battlefield. A free demo is available now — and the game will feature in Steam Next Fest this October!

    Where Movement Is Your Greatest Weapon

    Silent Mainland rethinks the deck-builder formula by putting you in command of more than just a hand of cards — you control your place on the board. Fights unfold on a wide 5-row, 12-column grid, where shifting your position forward, back, or side-to-side doesn’t just keep you safe — it unlocks powerful card synergies, cost reductions, and devastating attacks.

    Monster waves surge in from the right, pressing closer with every turn. There’s no mindless spamming here: every play, every repositioning, and every deck choice is a life-or-death call. Fall back to control the pace, push forward across the Safety Line to cut energy costs and gain strength, and adapt as the battlefield itself shifts — including dynamic Day/Night cycles that rewrite the rules of combat mid-fight.

    Key Highlights

    • Spatial Strategy — Positioning isn’t an afterthought; it’s the core mechanic. Where you stand changes what your cards can do, how far enemies can reach, and whether you survive the next wave
    • Endless Variety — 350+ cards, multiple mercenary characters, 130+ relics, and procedurally generated runs mean no two journeys across the Silent Mainland are ever the same
    • Day & Night Tactics — The battlefield transforms as turns pass, altering lines, ranges, and strategic opportunities. Your plan must evolve with the light
    • Inspired Design — Built with deckbuilding greats like Slay the Spire and Monster Train in mind, then expanded with fresh grid-based depth

    Play It Now — And Catch Us at Steam Next Fest

    You don’t have to wait to step onto the battlefield. The Silent Mainland demo is live right now on Steam — head to the store page to download it and start your first run. Plus, join us during Steam Next Fest in October for fresh looks, live updates, and a chance to see just how deep the strategy runs.

    When the tide of monsters rises, it’s not just the cards in your hand that will save you — it’s where you stand.

    Silent Mainland — Position well. Build wisely. Survive the surge.

    Find out more here

    #SilentMainland #Roguelike #DeckBuilder #SteamNextFest #WinwillStudio #IndieGame #TacticalStrategy #GridCombat #techmash

  • ROLLING THE DICE ON DEATH: Finnish Indie Hit ‘Dice of Kalma’ Crosses 1 Million Downloads Across Steam, iOS, and Android

    ROLLING THE DICE ON DEATH: Finnish Indie Hit ‘Dice of Kalma’ Crosses 1 Million Downloads Across Steam, iOS, and Android

    Finnish indie developer Pepperbox Studios has officially struck gold in the Underworld. The studio’s dark deckbuilding roguelike, Dice of Kalma, has officially crossed the 1 million downloads milestone worldwide across PC (Steam), iOS, and Android platforms.

    For fans of strategic card games, probability-bending mechanics, and dark atmospheric aesthetics, Dice of Kalma has proven to be an irresistible addiction.

    Gambling Against the Grim Reaper

    In Dice of Kalma, players find themselves trapped in the realm of the dead, forced into a high-stakes, deadly game of dice against Kalma, the grim guardian of the Underworld.

    Combining classic poker-style dice hands (think Yahtzee meets Balatro) with deep deckbuilding mechanics, the game challenges players to build synergies using a roster of over 70 unique, ability-granting “skulls.” By upgrading dice hands, activating skull combos, and manipulating rerolls, players must push their luck to outsmart Death himself and escape back to the living world.

    With dark pixel art, infinitely replayable runs, and a high-risk, high-reward gameplay loop, the title has earned glowing reviews across Steam Deck, mobile, and PC setups alike.

    What’s New in the Underworld?

    The major 1-million-download milestone arrives right on the heels of continuous post-launch support from Pepperbox Studios.

    • The “Silent Skulls” Update: The game’s latest 1.6 content update introduced new skulls to expand deckbuilding strategy, fresh cosmetics (including unlockable hats and capes), haptic feedback for mobile rolls, and deadlier challenges for seasoned players.
    • Expanding Lore: To celebrate the world of Dice of Kalma, Pepperbox Studios recently launched Cursed Skulls—a short animated lore series exploring the atmospheric world and backstories of the game, available to stream now on YouTube.
    • More on the Horizon: The studio confirmed that even more content updates and feature drops are scheduled to release later this year.

    Whether you prefer playing on your PC at home or rolling the dice on the go via mobile or Steam Deck, Dice of Kalma is available now across Steam, the Apple App Store, and Google Play.

    Find out more here

    #DiceOfKalma #PepperboxStudios #IndieGames #GamingNews #Deckbuilder #Roguelike #MobileGaming #SteamGames #PCGaming #Techmash

  • The House Doesn’t Always Win: ‘Teufelskreis’ Blends Roulette, Tarot Cards, and Corporate Horror

    The House Doesn’t Always Win: ‘Teufelskreis’ Blends Roulette, Tarot Cards, and Corporate Horror

    Solo developer L0rne has officially dropped the announcement trailer for Teufelskreis, an upcoming mystery-driven roguelite deckbuilder that transforms classic roulette into a high-stakes tactical battle against a possessed corporate AI.

    German for “devil’s circle,” Teufelskreis plunges players into the eerie, high-pressure world of OPCORP. After a routine trip to the company archives leads you to a mysterious terminal, you find yourself locked in and forced to fulfil an impossible quota—or face termination. Your only way to survive? Gamble your way out of your employment contract by taking on the house at its own sinister game.

    Spin the Wheel, Bend the Odds

    Unlike traditional deckbuilders that rely purely on card combat, Teufelskreis centres its gameplay around a wheel of fortune with a deadly twist:

    • Tactical Tarot Mechanics: Place your wagers on the table, then use a customizable tarot deck to manipulate the odds, alter payouts, and overwrite the game’s rules before the ball drops.
    • An Adversary That Bets Back: You aren’t just playing against chance. The corrupted corporate AI places its own wagers—targeting colours, numbers, or full columns—and actively corrupts the table to make meeting your quotas nearly impossible.
    • Deck Engine Building: Draft, upgrade, and thin out your tarot deck between rounds. Pair your cards with rule-bending, permanent artefacts to create game-breaking combos where a single spin can turn into a massive payout.
    • Corporate Mystery & Exploration: Between high-stress roulette matches, step away from the table to inspect your creepy surroundings. Solve escape-room-style puzzles, search rooms, and piece together OPCORP’s dark backstory through archived emails and employee logs.

    Drawing aesthetic and thematic comparisons to hit indie titles like Inscryption and Buckshot Roulette, Teufelskreis promises an immersive, unsettling atmosphere rounded out by an original soundtrack from composer Alex Peipman.

    Check out the official announcement trailer on Steam to get a glimpse of the table in action and see if you have what it takes to break the wheel.

    Teufelskreis is currently in development for Windows, macOS, and Linux PC, and is available to wishlist on Steam now.

    Find out more here

    #Teufelskreis #IndieGames #Roguelite #Deckbuilder #GamingNews #Steam #IndieDev #PCGaming #TechMash

  • Reshape the Battlefield: Dark Sci-Fi Tactical Tower Defense ‘DROP ORDER’ Officially Revealed for PC

    Reshape the Battlefield: Dark Sci-Fi Tactical Tower Defense ‘DROP ORDER’ Officially Revealed for PC

    Independent developer and publisher Duckskill has officially unveiled its next major project, launching the Steam Coming Soon page and debuting the dynamic announcement trailer for DROP ORDER.

    Blending dark sci-fi aesthetics with a hybrid of deckbuilding, roguelite mechanics, and tactical tower defence, DROP ORDER throws out the old-school rules of rigid tower slots. Instead, it invites players to completely control the flow of combat by reshaping the map itself.

    Redefining Tower Defence: A Spatial Puzzle

    In DROP ORDER, defence is far more than just upgrading pre-placed turrets. Combat functions as an evolving spatial puzzle where strategy and adaptability are paramount:

    • Player-Controlled Enemy Pathfinding: Throw away fixed paths. Using deckbuilding mechanics, you deploy turrets and tactical support structures anywhere on the grid to actively alter enemy routeing. Construct deadly chokepoints, extend incoming routes, and turn open arenas into lethal, custom-made kill boxes.
    • Deckbuilding & Synergy: Utilise a growing deck of cards to drop firepower, construct defences, and chain together high-lethal synergies designed to crumble invading alien hordes.
    • Direct Combat Control: You aren’t just sitting back and watching the chaos unfold. When enemy waves intensify, players can jump straight into the fray by taking direct control of an active combat drone—firing directly at weak points and shoring up vulnerable breach spots in real time.

    Reclamation Operations Aboard UNION-9

    Set against a bleak, atmospheric backdrop, DROP ORDER places humanity on the brink of survival. Operating aboard UNION-9, a vast orbital station hovering above a ruined Earth, players deploy remote operations to reclaim the planet from the terrifying alien organisms that took over.

    Each mission isn’t just a battle—it’s a reclamation push. Successful operations reward players with vital resources and feed into a persistent progression system aboard UNION-9. As you unlock new technologies, expand your card pool, and refine your deck, future runs yield stronger tactical possibilities.

    Watch the Trailer & Wishlist Today

    With its unique fusion of real-time drone combat, tactical grid manipulation, and deckbuilding progression, DROP ORDER promises a fresh, highly replayable spin on the tower defence genre for PC strategy fans.

    You can check out the official announcement trailer now to see the pathfinding manipulation and combat in action. Head over to the Steam Store to add DROP ORDER to your wishlist and stay updated on upcoming playtests and development milestones.

    Find out more here

    #DropOrder #Duckskill #IndieDev #GamingNews #Steam #TowerDefense #SciFiGames #PCGaming #Deckbuilder #IndieGame

  • Dodge, Strike, and Survive: Action-Deckbuilder ‘Golden Swirl’ Storms onto Steam This September!

    Dodge, Strike, and Survive: Action-Deckbuilder ‘Golden Swirl’ Storms onto Steam This September!

    Card game enthusiasts and action junkies, mark your calendars: developer Snako Production and publisher Infini Fun have officially announced that their mould-breaking title, Golden Swirl, is heading to Steam on September 9th!

    If you’ve ever found yourself wishing that tactical deckbuilders had a bit more twitch-reflex intensity—or that high-stakes action games rewarded strategic theorycrafting—Golden Swirl is designed specifically to fill that void.

    Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming indie title and why it deserves a spot on your Steam wishlist right now.

    Redefining the Genre: Semi-Real-Time Action Meets Deckbuilding Strategy

    At its core, Golden Swirl breaks away from the static, turn-based exchanges typical of traditional card battlers. Instead, it delivers an adrenaline-fueled semi-real-time action card game where positioning and reflexes matter just as much as deck construction.

    Rather than taking turns trading blows, you actively control your character in real-time—dodging incoming boss strikes, weaving through danger zones, and repositioning to line up devastating counter-attacks. Every card played isn’t just an action; it’s a movement tactic that adjusts your attack vectors and combat rhythm. Success in Golden Swirl requires a delicate balance of fast-paced execution and calculated strategy: a single second of hesitation could mean instant defeat.

    Key Features to Expect at Launch

    • 4 Unique Playable Characters: Choose from four distinct heroes, each complete with their own starting relics, tailored card pools, and custom voice acting.
    • Massive Strategic Depth: Forge game-breaking synergies with a massive library featuring over 120 cards, 100+ game-changing relics, and customizable card runes to fine-tune your playstyle.
    • The ‘Golden Will’ Dynamic: Your choices ripple through an intricate morale and fate system. How you handle events alters the “Golden Will,” mutating NPCs, shifting trade opportunities, and offering high-risk, high-reward cards that come laced with volatile side effects.
    • 5 Distinct Acts & Procedural Expeditions: Journey through five wildly different Acts in a dark fantasy realm. Procedural generation ensures every run brings new dungeon layouts, maddened merchants, silent swordsmen, and unfathomable bosses.
    • A Haunting Dark Fantasy World: Step into the shoes of “The Nameless One” in a world where deities have fallen to an apocalyptic cataclysm known as the Swirl, all backed by a rousing, dark gothic soundtrack.

    Mark Your Calendars for September 9th

    Combining the infinite replayability of a roguelike deckbuilder with the heart-pounding thrill of real-time dodge mechanics, Golden Swirl promises to be one of the most innovative indie releases of the year.

    Ready to test your reflexes and mind? You can check out the demo or add Golden Swirl to your Steam wishlist today ahead of its full launch on September 9th.

    Find out more here

    #GoldenSwirl #IndieGames #Deckbuilder #PCGaming #SteamGames #GamingNews #SnakoProduction #InfiniFun #Roguelike #GamingCommunity

  • Rule, Build, and Auto-Battle: Fantasy Strategy Game ‘Kingdoms Assemble’ Revealed with Open Playtest Tomorrow!

    Rule, Build, and Auto-Battle: Fantasy Strategy Game ‘Kingdoms Assemble’ Revealed with Open Playtest Tomorrow!

    Fantasy strategy fans, get your decks and tactical minds ready. Independent game developer FrontierCraft has officially unveiled its debut title, Kingdoms Assemble—an exciting new strategy game that blends deck-building kingdom management with asynchronous auto-battler combat.

    Alongside the announcement, FrontierCraft released a feature-packed announcement trailer showcasing how players will build, optimise, and expand their fantasy realms before testing their creations on the battlefield.

    Better yet, you won’t have to wait long to try it out for yourself. A free public playtest kicks off tomorrow, August 20, and runs through August 27 on Steam—and it’s open to everyone with no sign-ups or approvals required!

    Card-Based Kingdom Building Meets Auto-Battler Combat

    At its core, Kingdoms Assemble bridges two deeply satisfying genres: card-based strategy and asynchronous auto-battlers.

    Instead of controlling troops in real-time micro-management, players spend their turn acquiring, placing, and optimising cards that represent buildings, economic structures, defences, and military units. Every card placed influences your kingdom’s synergy, resource management, and combat readiness.

    Key features revealed include:

    • Deck-Driven Realm Management: Carefully construct your domain card-by-card. Balance resource generation, defensive fortifications, and army recruitment to build a self-sustaining empire.
    • Deep Synergies & Optimisation: Every placement matters. Combining specific structures and unit cards creates powerful bonuses, allowing for diverse playstyles and long-term strategic depth.
    • Asynchronous Auto-Battling: Once your kingdom is assembled, send your forces into asynchronous combat. You’ll test your domain’s strength against real player builds from around the world without needing to be online at the exact same time.

    How to Join the Public Playtest (Aug 20–27)

    If you want to be among the first to rule a realm, FrontierCraft is opening the gates to all players on PC:

    • Platform: Steam
    • Dates: August 20 – August 27
    • Access: Open Playtest (Instant access directly via the Steam store page—no key giveaways, beta sign-up forms, or developer approvals required).

    Simply head over to Steam starting August 20, hit the “Join the Kingdoms Assemble Playtest” button, download the client, and start building your empire.

    Whether you are a fan of strategy simulators, deck-builders, or competitive auto-battlers, Kingdoms Assemble looks to bring a fresh tactical twist to the tabletop-inspired digital genre. Head over to Steam to add it to your wishlist and jump into the playtest this week!

    Find out more here

    #KingdomsAssemble #FrontierCraft #IndieGames #GamingNews #SteamPlaytest #AutoBattler #Deckbuilder #PCGaming #StrategyGames #TechMash

  • Step Into the Mind’s Darkest Corners: Veil of Madness Drops a Terrifying New Demo on Steam

    Step Into the Mind’s Darkest Corners: Veil of Madness Drops a Terrifying New Demo on Steam

    If you love a good spine-chilling thriller with a deep tactical twist, publisher Wandering Wizard and developer Stormling Studios have something special brewing for you. They have just officially released a brand-new Steam demo for Veil of Madness, their upcoming first-person psychological horror deckbuilder!

    Fusing first-person exploration, Lovecraftian psychological terror, and strategic card-based combat, Veil of Madness is gearing up to be one of the most uniquely unsettling indie releases of the year.

    Here is everything you need to know about what awaits in the demo and why this eerie title should be on your radar.

    A Journey Into the Mind of a Comatose Patient

    In Veil of Madness, you play as a doctor who takes on an unusual and disturbing case: entering the subconscious mind of a comatose patient. What initially seems like a tragic medical mystery quickly unravels into something far more sinister.

    As the fragile boundaries between reality, memory, and nightmare begin to disintegrate, you find yourself navigating a surreal, shifting mental landscape. You aren’t just treating an illness—you’re uncovering a terrifying cosmic transformation.

    To amp up the unsettling atmosphere, the developers dropped a brand-new demo trailer narrated and captioned entirely in R’lyehian—the fictional eldritch language crafted by H.P. Lovecraft. Talk about setting the mood!

    Deckbuilding Meets First-Person Horror

    Where Veil of Madness truly stands apart from standard horror games is its combat and progression mechanics. Instead of traditional weapons or standard action-RPG mechanics, your deck is your only weapon against the eldritch horrors lurking in the dark.

    Key gameplay highlights include:

    • Tactical Card Combat: Battle horrifying creatures and manage your sanity by strategically building, upgrading, and playing cards during encounters.
    • Exploration & Investigation: Gather unique cards not just through standard encounters, but by thoroughly exploring the environment, discovering hidden secret areas, and solving quests given by the strange characters you encounter.
    • Inventory Management: Survival requires careful resource and inventory control as threats become increasingly dangerous.
    • Immersive Psychological Mystery: A rich, dark narrative filled with eldritch secrets where the mind itself is the battlefield.

    Try the Demo Today

    Whether you are a veteran deckbuilding strategist or a fan of atmospheric, mind-bending horror, this early hands-on experience gives you a taste of the chilling mysteries to come ahead of its full 2026 launch.

    Head over to Steam now to download the Veil of Madness demo, test your sanity, and see if you have what it takes to survive the nightmare within!

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