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  • Two as One — Silk & Sorrow Descends Into a World of Discarded Dreams

    Two as One — Silk & Sorrow Descends Into a World of Discarded Dreams

    Beneath our feet lies everything we threw away — and everything we forgot. Snowberry Games, a two-person indie studio based in Antwerp, Belgium, has unveiled their haunting debut: Silk & Sorrow, a hand-drawn dark fantasy adventure built from the ground up exclusively for two players.

    Welcome to the Chrysalis

    You and a partner step into the shoes of Silk and Sorrow — two children who stumble into the Chrysalis: a vast, hidden realm beneath our world made not of stone and soil, but of what humanity cast aside. Broken things, faded memories, abandoned emotions, and even forgotten lives have settled here, knitting together a landscape that is beautiful, eerie, and deeply dangerous.

    Together, you must explore, survive, and find a way to bring light back to a realm slowly being swallowed by darkness.

    One Light, Two Fates

    What makes Silk & Sorrow truly unique is how it turns trust into your most vital tool:

    • A single light source — your companion Glint, a tiny glowing grub — can only be held by one player at a time. One of you will always work in the shadows
    • Communication is survival — call out what you see, coordinate your moves, and have each other’s backs when one is blind to what lurks nearby
    • Built for two — available as both couch co-op and online co-op, designed so neither player can progress alone
    • Hand-drawn soul — every creature, backdrop, and animation is crafted frame by frame, giving the Chrysalis a living, breathing storybook beauty

    Feed Glint fireflies to strengthen its glow and unlock new abilities, but never forget: the light is shared — and so is the danger.

    What Lies Ahead

    Silk & Sorrow is slated to arrive on Steam in 2027, with a Chapter 1 demo planned for December 2026 so you and a friend can experience the first descent before launch.

    This is more than an adventure — it’s a promise: you don’t have to face the dark alone. Wishlist now, find your partner, and prepare to bring light where it’s needed most.

    More Info: Silk And Sorrow

    #SilkAndSorrow #SnowberryGames #CoOpGaming #Techmash #HandDrawnArt #DarkFantasy #IndieDev #BelgianGames #TwoPlayerAdventure #SteamComingSoon

  • Drawn to Success — The Sky Project: Land of Noris Hits Funding Goal in Just 3 Hours, Blows Past 150%!

    Drawn to Success — The Sky Project: Land of Noris Hits Funding Goal in Just 3 Hours, Blows Past 150%!

    When a game looks this special, the world takes notice — and fast. Hand-drawn monster collector The Sky Project: Land of Noris has rocketed past its funding target in a mere 3 hours, and the support hasn’t stopped there: it’s already sailed beyond 150% of its minimum funding goal with plenty of time still to go.

    The campaign is live at the project page — hosted on a crowdfunding platform via the link us.list-manage.com/13RPdIOuqIU — where backers have rushed to show their love for this beautifully crafted adventure.

    A Living, Breathing Art Style

    What makes The Sky Project stand out from the crowd? Every creature, character, and landscape has been brought to life with authentic hand-drawn artistry, giving the world of Noris a warmth, personality, and soul you just don’t see every day. This isn’t digital polish — it’s heart on paper, brought to life in motion.

    As a monster collector, you’ll explore vibrant lands, befriend and build a team of unique creatures, and uncover the secrets woven throughout Noris. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the genre or stepping into this kind of world for the first time, the approachable design and stunning visuals promise an experience you’ll want to dive right into.

    Backer Power in Action

    Hitting the goal in three hours is impressive; smashing through 150% shows just how eager players are for something different. This outpouring of support means extra stretch goals are well within reach — and with them, even more creatures, regions, and features to make Noris richer and deeper.

    If you’d like to join the journey and help shape the game’s future, head over to the campaign page to see what rewards are still available — and don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly handcrafted.

    More Info: The Sky Project Land Of Noris

    #TheSkyProject #LandOfNoris #MonsterCollector #IndieGame #CrowdfundingSuccess #HandDrawnArt #GamingNews #TechMash

  • Dual Blades & Cosmic Spells: Hand-Drawn ARPG Lunarium Launches Today on Steam!

    Dual Blades & Cosmic Spells: Hand-Drawn ARPG Lunarium Launches Today on Steam!

    Indie action RPG fans, rejoice! Developer Lunarium Game Studio and publisher Imperfect Games have officially released Lunarium, a gorgeous hand-drawn isometric ARPG, on PC via Steam.

    If you are a fan of fluid parry-heavy combat, atmospheric storytelling, and stunning hand-crafted art, Lunarium brings a fresh perspective to the genre with its unique dual-protagonist mechanics and melancholic fantasy setting.

    Two Heroines, One Cosmic Fate

    At the heart of Lunarium is the interwoven journey of Ave, a light-armoured knight who stands at the vanguard, and Lune, a mysterious Starfarer sorceress floating alongside her. Together, the duo must traverse a crumbling, dying world to retrieve the lost glow of the stars, unlock forgotten memories, and push back ancient evil.

    Unlike games where companions take a back seat, Lunarium integrates both heroines into a unified combat system:

    • Ave (The Blade): Direct melee combat relies on high-risk, high-reward timing. Pulling off tight dodges and precise parries turns enemy strikes back on them, opening windows for devastating punishment.
    • Lune (The Catalyst): As you execute clean combat actions with Ave, you generate Resonance Points. Spending these allows Lune to cast elemental spells, weaken tough foes, amplify combined damage, and manipulate the environment.

    Precision Combat Meets Deep Customisation

    Combat in Lunarium rewards patience, pattern recognition, and decisive counters. The fight logic draws inspiration from precision-based action games—making every block, parry, and execution feel deeply satisfying.

    Out of combat, Lunarium offers robust RPG customisation to tailor your playstyle:

    • The Embroidery System: Equippable charms (embroideries) grant game-changing passive perks to fine-tune your battle tactics.
    • Cloak & Gear System: Choose different cloaks and upgrade paths to shift Ave from a deliberate, heavy counter-attacker into an agile whirlwind.
    • Expansive Skill Trees: Level up both characters to unlock coordinated combo attacks and devastating dual abilities.
    • Environmental Puzzles: Utilise Lune’s cosmic powers outside of battle to uncover hidden secrets across ancient frostlands, floating archipelagos, and ruined castles.

    Price and Availability

    Lunarium is available starting today on PC via Steam for $17.99 / £15.99 / €17.99, featuring a 10% launch discount for its first week.

    If you’re ready to dive into a beautifully crafted, atmospheric world with tight parry mechanics and a captivating story of connection, head over to Steam and check out Lunarium today!

    Find out more here

    #Lunarium #IndieGames #ARPG #SteamGames #PCGaming #GamingNews #ImperfectGames #HandDrawnArt #SoulsLike

  • Calligram Studios Phoenix Springs delayed until October 7th

    Calligram Studios Phoenix Springs delayed until October 7th

    The launch of the Phoenix Springs game has been much anticipated and was due to launch in mid-September but according to the developer’s Calligram Studios, the launch has now been delayed a few weeks to the beginning of October in order for the team to fully complete the hand drawn and narrated content to the level expected by players and the developers. It is only a few weeks so better to wait a little while for something that is promising to be such a brilliant game.

    To find out more about the Phoenix Springs game here on the developer’s website https://www.calligramstudio.com/ or add to your wish list here on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1973310/Phoenix_Springs/

    #CalligramStudios #PhoenixSprings #Steam #NewGame #Mystery #HandDrawnArt #Investigate #Clues #InvestigativeNarrative #Reporter #InteractiveGames #RetroGames #GameLaunch