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  • Dust Off Your Tambourine! Dome Keeper Devs Reveal ‘Bandwagon’ – Open Playtest Live Now

    Dust Off Your Tambourine! Dome Keeper Devs Reveal ‘Bandwagon’ – Open Playtest Live Now

    If you have a soft spot for rhythm, chaotic survival games, and smashing through waves of enemies, it’s time to warm up your vocal cords. Bippinbits—the brilliant indie development team behind the critically acclaimed hit Dome Keeper—has officially announced their next title, and it’s a musical, action-packed thrill ride: Bandwagon!

    Described as a bullet heaven survivors-lite, Bandwagon swaps out traditional gritty fantasy weapons for musical instruments, catchy tunes, and pure, rhythmic mayhem.

    Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming title and how you can jump in and play right now.

    What is Bandwagon?

    In Bandwagon, you don’t just survive the swarm—you put on a show! Step into the shoes of a wandering musician driving a literal bandwagon through dangerous, monster-infested lands.

    Instead of swords and guns, your arsenal consists of tambourines, triangles, guitars, and brass instruments. As you battle across vibrant stages, you gather fellow musicians to join your rolling stage, creating a massive musical ensemble that unleashes deadly, beat-driven attacks on incoming hordes.

    Combining the addictive, pick-up-and-play nature of Vampire Survivors with Bippinbits’ signature pixel art style and strategic gameplay depth, Bandwagon promises a unique twist on the horde-survival genre.

    Key Features to Get Excited For:

    • Musical Mayhem: Upgrade and synergise different instruments to unleash screen-clearing musical attacks.
    • Build Your Band: Recruit unique band members on the fly, each bringing their own distinct sound and offensive capabilities to the team.
    • Unmistakable Bippinbits Style: Expect top-tier pixel graphics, crisp sound design, and incredibly satisfying progression loops.
    • High Replayability: Experiment with endless combinations of instruments, routes, and upgrades to keep every run fresh.

    Join the Open Playtest on Steam Right Now!

    Can’t wait to start jamming? You don’t have to! Bippinbits has launched an Open Playtest on Steam, giving players an early taste of the action.

    • Platform: PC via Steam
    • Playtest Dates: Running NOW until August 3

    To join, simply head over to the Bandwagon Steam store page, click “Request Access” for the playtest, and you’ll be ready to hit the road and make some noise.

    Final Thoughts

    Bippinbits already proved they can revolutionise roguelite mining with Dome Keeper, and Bandwagon looks poised to bring that same level of polish and innovation to the bullet heaven genre.

    Grab your headset, dust off your triangle, and jump into the playtest before it ends on August 3!

    Find out more here

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  • Forget Cosy Games: Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland is a Satirical, Aggressive Rebellion on Steam

    Forget Cosy Games: Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland is a Satirical, Aggressive Rebellion on Steam

    If you’ve been feeling a bit fatigued by the endless wave of cosy, pastel-hued farming simulators dominating the indie scene lately, developer Indifferent Penguin has exactly what you need.

    Announced with a striking exclusive trailer on IGN, Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland is a chaotic, unapologetically aggressive, and satirical roguelike action-miner that aims a heavy artillery shell directly at reality.

    Check out everything we know so far about this brilliant mashup of mechanics and political satire.

    The Pitch: Dome Keeper Meets FTL (With a Dash of Revolution)

    In Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland, you play as an anthropomorphic bear who finds himself as the sole survivor of a sunken submarine. Betrayed and left for dead by a corrupt regime, you aren’t going to lie down and take it. Instead, you are going to survive, rebuild, and make them pay.

    The gameplay loop balances intensive logistics with high-stakes panic management:

    • Deep-Sea Excavation: Dig through the seabed to secure vital resources, manage weight mechanics, and construct intricate paths using ladders, platforms, and automated transit systems.
    • Submarine Engineering: Transform your rusty wreck into an interconnected underwater fortress. You will need to wire rooms, manage power flow, and upgrade systems to keep your ship moving.
    • Strategic Combat: This isn’t a twitch-reflex shooter. Defence relies on tactical decision-making. You will use your sonar to prioritise incoming threats—including waves of corrupt military fleets and gigantic, terrifying krakens—while directing your automated defences to open fire.

    “I didn’t want to make another cozy-game to escape reality; I wanted to provide a place to give vent to real-world frustrations.” > — Indifferent Penguin, Developer

    A Bite of Sharp Satire

    The game takes an unapologetic nod to the sinking of the Kursk and the grim political realities of modern history. Rather than pulling its punches, Comrade Bear leans heavily into its premise: you are actively mining for vengeance with the ultimate goal of blowing the Kremlin sky-high.

    The aesthetic beautifully marries a gritty, high-stakes atmosphere with dark, absurd humour, making it a highly anticipated therapeutic release for players looking to channel real-world frustrations into a genuinely fun, strategic loop.

    When Can You Play?

    Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland is slated for a PC release via Steam. While an official release date hasn’t been set in stone yet, the announcement trailer is live, and the Steam store page is officially open for wishlisting.

    If you love the base-building anxiety of Dome Keeper, the crisis control of FTL: Faster Than Light, and the creative structural freedom of Terraria, this is absolutely one indie project to keep on your radar.

    What do you think of Comrade Bear’s rebellion? Let us know in the comments below!

    Find out more here

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