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  • New Foes, New Power — Attack of the Astrals Demo Gets Major Expansion & Global Localisation!

    New Foes, New Power — Attack of the Astrals Demo Gets Major Expansion & Global Localisation!

    Hewer’s Workshop and Goblinz Publishing have unleashed a sweeping update to the Attack of the Astrals demo, available right now on Steam for all PC platforms — packed with fresh enemies, upgraded champions, a deadly new boss duo, and full support for players across the globe.

    What Is Attack of the Astrals?

    A gripping turn-based strategy roguelike where every move counts — and every move attacks. Build your team of three champions from a growing roster of heroes and villains, then march across the realm, liberating lands from encroaching Astral corruption. It’s a game where positioning, timing, and clever synergy between your chosen champions determine whether you prevail or fall.

    What’s New in This Update?

    This isn’t just a polish pass — it’s a massive expansion of everything the demo offers:

    Enemies & Threats

    • 4 brand-new Astral foes — each with distinct behaviours, patterns, and tactical demands
    • Dual boss encounters — face not one, but two bosses at the climax of every run; synchronised threats that will test your coordination and adaptability to the limit

    Champions & Progression

    • Expanded upgrade systems — discover and combine fresh passive abilities to tailor your trio to your preferred playstyle
    • Refined combat flow — smoother difficulty curve means fairer challenges, clearer progression, and more satisfying tactical depth from start to finish
    • Reworked movement & attacks — champions still unleash area strikes as they advance, but now with richer passive options to layer onto your strategy

    Play in Your Language

    The demo now speaks your language — fully localised into:

    • Chinese
    • French
    • German
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • English

    How It Plays — A Unique Twist on Tactics

    • Choose your trio — each run begins by picking three champions, each with unique movement patterns, attack shapes, and roles
    • Move = Attack — every time a champion advances, they automatically strike along their path; positioning is your most powerful weapon
    • Grow stronger together — unlock Scrolls, permanent Upgrades, and game-changing Summon abilities as you push deeper
    • The enemy evolves too — the Astral threat grows as you liberate territory; victory means the world gets harder, not just you

    Key Details

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    DetailInfo
    DeveloperHewer’s Workshop
    PublisherGoblinz Publishing
    PlatformSteam — PC, Mac, Linux
    StatusDemo available FREE now, updated
    Full ReleaseTargeting Q4 2026
    PriceDemo = free; full game pricing TBA

    Dive In Today

    Whether you’re returning to test the new bosses and refined balance, or stepping onto the Astral battlefield for the first time, the expanded demo is ready and waiting. Download it free on Steam, wishlist it to stay notified, and keep your eyes here on Techmash as we approach the full launch later this year.

    The Astrals are gathering — assemble your champions and stand fast.

    Find out more here

    #AttackOfTheAstrals #HewersWorkshop #GoblinzPublishing #TurnBasedStrategy #Roguelike #TacticalGame #IndieDev #Steam #PCGaming #DemoUpdate #GamingNews #Techmash

  • Relics, Synergies, and Dark Myth: Tactical Roguelite Deified Hits Steam This September

    Relics, Synergies, and Dark Myth: Tactical Roguelite Deified Hits Steam This September

    Tactical roguelite fans have a fresh challenge to look forward to this autumn. French independent developer Unexpected has teamed up with indie strategy powerhouse Goblinz Publishing to announce Deified, a strategic turn-based roguelite set to launch on Steam on September 21.

    The game will launch at an accessible base price of $14.99 USD, with an extra sweetener for early adopters: a 20% launch discount available during its first two weeks on store shelves.

    The Mythic Premise: Breaking the Curse of the Rhine

    In Deified, players step into the shoes of Sator, a hero tasked with confronting powerful, corrupt Lords. These ancient entities harvested and corrupted the legendary Gold of the Rhine, using its dark influence to forge powerful relics and inflict eternal curses upon the land.

    To break their hold, Sator must venture forth into dangerous encounters, forge custom paths, and slay 7 formidable bosses standing in the way of freedom.

    Tactical Slot Management & Synergy Building

    Unlike standard deckbuilding roguelites, Deified shifts the focus toward spatial tactics, deep relic management, and intricate slot placement.

    Key Features to Expect:

    • Strategic Slot Management: Optimising your action slots and equipment is key to survival against brutal enemy combinations.
    • Deep Relic Synergies: Collect artefacts created from the corrupted Gold of the Rhine to trigger chain effects, stacking dynamic powers to melt enemy health bars.
    • Branching Paths: Player agency is front and centre—choose your risk-versus-reward route across each run to prep for impending boss fights.
    • 7 Boss Encounters: Test your builds against unique, multi-phase bosses designed to punish unoptimized strategies.

    Whether you are a veteran of grid-based strategy games or a roguelite enthusiast looking for a fresh spin on relic-building mechanics, Deified promises a compelling mix of dark mythology and deep tactical decision-making.

    Launch Details At a Glance

    • Developer: Unexpected
    • Publisher: Goblinz Publishing
    • Platform: PC (Steam)
    • Release Date: September 21
    • Price: $14.99 USD (20% off for the first 2 weeks)

    Be sure to check out the official launch date trailer on Steam and add Deified to your wishlist ahead of its September debut!

    Find out more here

    #Deified #IndieGame #GamingNews #Roguelite #TurnBasedTactics #Steam #GoblinzPublishing #UnexpectedStudio #Techmash

  • Tactical Sunshine and Doom: Exploring the Roguelike Brilliance of Sol Cesto

    Tactical Sunshine and Doom: Exploring the Roguelike Brilliance of Sol Cesto

    If you’ve been following the indie scene lately, you know that Goblinz Publishing has a knack for picking winners that blend strategy with unique aesthetics. Their latest venture into the dark, punishing world of Sol Cesto is no exception.

    Developed by the duo Géraud Zucchini and Chariospirale, Sol Cesto is a tactical roguelike that feels like a fever dream wrapped in a deck-builder, then dipped in a vat of gothic, hand-drawn ink.

    The Premise: A Descent into the Pit

    At its core, Sol Cesto is a game about the verticality of dread. You lead a small team of four heroes into the depths of a mysterious hole. Your goal? Reach the bottom, stop the sun from crashing into the world (or something equally catastrophic), and try not to lose your sanity along the way.

    What sets it apart from your standard dungeon crawler is the rhythm of the descent. Every move is a gamble, and every floor is a puzzle where the walls are literally closing in.

    Gameplay Mechanics: Luck vs. Logic

    The game utilises a clever “slot-machine” style combat and movement system that forces you to balance RNG with cold, hard strategy.

    • The Four Heroes: Each run starts with a party of four. Their positioning matters—who takes the hit, who deals the blow, and who is sacrificed for the greater good.
    • The “Sol” System: Light is your currency and your lifeline. Managing your light levels determines how much “luck” you can manipulate during your turn.
    • Permadeath (With a Twist): In true Goblinz fashion, death is a teacher. While a wipeout sends you back to the surface, the knowledge (and occasional meta-progression) you gain makes the next drop feel just a bit more survivable.

    Aesthetic: Gritty, Raw, and Gorgeous

    We have to talk about the art style. Chariospirale’s visual direction is haunting. It uses a limited colour palette—heavy on the blacks, whites, and ominous yellows—that makes the game feel like a playable woodcut illustration.

    “Sol Cesto doesn’t just look like a game; it looks like an artifact found in a dusty attic that might be cursed. In the best way possible.”

    Why You Should Play It

    If you’re a fan of Darkest Dungeon or Luck be a Landlord, but you want something that plays faster and feels more experimental, Sol Cesto hits that sweet spot. It’s snappy, punishing, and rewards players who can think three floors ahead.

    Key Features:

    • Deep Strategy: Minimalist UI masks a complex web of character synergies.
    • Short Bursts: Perfect for “just one more run” sessions.
    • Atmospheric Soundtrack: A brooding score that perfectly complements the claustrophobic descent.

    The Verdict

    Géraud Zucchini and Chariospirale have crafted something truly distinct here. With Goblinz Publishing backing the project, Sol Cesto is polished, weird, and incredibly addictive. It’s a reminder that the roguelike genre still has plenty of room for innovation—especially when that innovation comes from the dark, creative corners of the indie world.

    Sol Cesto is available now. Are you ready to take the plunge?

    Find out more here – https://s.team/a/2738490

    #solcesto #GeraudZucchini #Chariospirale #GoblinzPublishing #roguelite #gaming #indiegame #strategygames #games #gamers

  • Synergy full version on PC from the 16th of April

    Synergy full version on PC from the 16th of April

    Coming soon is the Synergy game, where players will find themselves on a planet where they will need to find resources and start to build a civilization from nothing. But this is easier said than done, as keeping everyone happy all of the time is a juggling act that players will need to master. Keeping everything going is the key to success in the game and yet there are many dangers and hazards to watch out for. The Synergy game will be launching on the 16th of April on PC via Steam.

    To find out more about the Synergy game, go to the official game website here https://shorturl.at/VDBxL or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/sNw9O

    #Synergy #LeikirStudio #GoblinzPublishing #games #gaming #Moebius #CityBuilder #Steam #pcgames #newgames #city #politics #indiegames #gameplay #gamedevelopment #gametrailer

  • Control A Robot Ant Colony In Microtopia

    Control A Robot Ant Colony In Microtopia

    It is hard to think that so-called lower lifeforms can be organised and even form some sort of society and yet it seems that ant are doing just that right under our noses. In the Microtopia game players take control of a robot ant colony and will try to build it up into something sophisticated with transport trails, buildings and when ready deploy a young queen to start it all over again. The Microtopia game will be launching on the 18th of February on Steam for PC players.

    To find out more about the Microtopia game go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/W6vwm

    #Microtopia #SciFi #Robots #RobotAntColony #PCGames #Steam #CordycepsCollective #GoblinzPublishing #Games #Gaming #Ants #Colony