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  • TINY PAWS, GIANT HEARTS — CROSS-PLAY CONFIRMED AS HELA: OF MICE & MAGIC UNVEILS ITS STORY

    TINY PAWS, GIANT HEARTS — CROSS-PLAY CONFIRMED AS HELA: OF MICE & MAGIC UNVEILS ITS STORY

    In a land where the great magic has fallen out of tune, the smallest helpers hold the power to heal it. Knights Peak and developer Windup Games have today shared a story-focused deep dive for Hela: of Mice & Magic — and confirmed that the entire adventure can be experienced together, with full cross-play for up to four players across all platforms when it launches 1 December 2026.

    THE WITCH, THE MICE, AND A WORLD OUT OF SONG

    For centuries, a kind-hearted witch has watched over the land of Hela — nurturing its forests, tending its creatures, keeping the ancient melody in balance. But now the harmony is broken. The witch grows frail and cannot journey alone. So she turns to her tiniest, truest familiars: you, her mice.

    Your mission is simple but profound: restore the land not by repeating the old tune, but by helping it find a new one. Guided by letters that still find their way to the cottage, you’ll travel across meadows, woodlands, wetlands, and burrows — meeting the people and creatures of Hela, lending a paw, and weaving kindness into the world itself.

    The Ritual Keeper guards secrets of the distant past. Every forest friend has a story to share. And back at the cottage, the witch will tell you tales of her own — turning even the smallest discovery into part of something far greater.

    There are no swords here. No monsters to slay. Only kindness, curiosity, and connection — and that is more than enough.

    CROSS-PLAY — NO MOUSE WALKS ALONE

    The journey is richer when shared. Knights Peak has confirmed that cross-platform play is built in from day one:

    • Up to four players online across all platforms
    • Two-player local split-screen also supported
    • Mixed local-and-online play possible
    • The full story — every puzzle, every quest, every heartfelt moment — is playable together
    • The Shade System ensures puzzles remain balanced and functional no matter how many friends join you

    Whether you’re on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC — your party is never separated. The mice can always find each other.

    RELEASE DETAILS

    The Limited Harmony Edition includes:

    • Full game
    • Digital soundtrack by Frida Johansson & Henrik Oja
    • Collectable map poster
    • Exclusive sticker set
    • Special packaging

    A DIFFERENT KIND OF ADVENTURE

    Hela: of Mice & Magic rejects combat entirely. Instead, it leans into exploration, cooperation, and environmental problem-solving built in Unreal Engine 5. Your magical backpack lets you carry, climb, glide, and interact with the world in gentle, meaningful ways. Puzzles reward teamwork — and multiplayer opens creative solutions no single player could find alone.

    FINAL THOUGHTS

    In a gaming landscape often dominated by conflict and conquest, Hela: of Mice & Magic offers something rare: an adventure about caring. About how small acts can mend what’s broken. About how the tiniest among us can make the biggest difference. And with cross-play across every platform, you never have to do it alone.

    The story deepens on 1 December. Add it to your wishlist now — and prepare to lend a paw.

    The world is waiting. The mice are ready.

    Find out more here: Hela Of Mice And Magic

    #HelaTheGame #HelaOfMiceAndMagic #KnightsPeak #Techmash #WindupGames #CoOpGaming #CrossPlay #NintendoSwitch #PS5 #Xbox #PC #WholesomeGaming #IndieAdventure

  • YOUR PEN IS YOUR WEAPON — DEATH AT FLEMING MANOR LAUNCHES ON STEAM, BACKED BY 120,000+ WISHLIST INVESTIGATORS

    YOUR PEN IS YOUR WEAPON — DEATH AT FLEMING MANOR LAUNCHES ON STEAM, BACKED BY 120,000+ WISHLIST INVESTIGATORS

    The case is open — and the world is watching

    Investigators, report for duty. Death at Fleming Manor — the forensic mystery adventure from indie studio SUPERTHUMb — is officially live on Steam. And the reception has been extraordinary: more than 120,000 players added the game to their wishlist ahead of launch, making it one of the most anticipated detective titles of the year.

    Set in 1959 at a secluded country estate outside London, this is not a game of chasing suspects or spotting jump scares. Your job is to write the death certificate. And every word matters.

    How you solve the case — no hand-holding, pure deduction

    When a series of unexplained deaths strikes Fleming Manor, you arrive as the investigating officer. There are no glowing clues, no automatic correct answers, and no one to tell you if you’re right until you submit your findings:

    • Examine the scene — freeze-frame locations rendered in stunning hand-drawn Ligne Claire artwork, inspired by 1960s European mystery comics
    • Study the evidence — inspect bodies, surroundings, and statements to determine identity, cause of death, and manner of death: accident, suicide, or murder
    • File the official report — complete death certificates and emergency reports with precise details. Get it wrong, and the case stays unresolved
    • Connect the dots — residents may be hiding things. Every discrepancy is a thread to pull until the full picture emerges

    The game draws favourable comparisons to beloved deduction titles Return of the Obra Dinn and The Case of the Golden Idol, but carves its own niche with its forensic focus: documentation is the gameplay.

    Why the buzz? — A labour of love from day one

    SUPERTHUMb, the indie studio behind the project, has shared every step of the journey publicly:

    • 100% hand-drawn — no generative AI used; the team has published behind-the-scenes videos showing their Clip Studio Paint workflow
    • Period-perfect atmosphere — original score evokes classic British detective dramas
    • Fully localised — interface and subtitles in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean
    • Play at your own pace — no quick-time events; accessible input options including mouse-only and touch support
    • Free demo available — featuring the prologue and first chapter, with Very Positive reviews from players who’ve tried it

    Full pricing & launch details

    DetailInfo
    Release date3 November 2026
    PlatformsWindows 10+ / macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon compatible)
    Base price$17.99 / £14.99 / €17.99 / ¥1,840
    Launch discount10% off — ends 17 November 2026
    Storage2 GB available space
    RAM8 GB minimum
    Steam AchievementsYes
    Steam CloudYes
    CommunityDiscord server live; developer actively engaging with players

    Don’t let the discount expire

    The 10% launch offer runs for exactly two weeks — expiring 17 November 2026. After that, the price returns to full. With over 120,000 investigators already waiting, the manor’s secrets are about to be uncovered by many — will you be among them?

    Play Death at Fleming Manor on Steam now — search the title or visit the store page to claim your discounted copy.

    #DeathAtFlemingManor #SUPERTHUMb #IndieDev #MysteryGame #Detective #Forensic #PointAndClick #SteamDeals #ReturnOfTheObraDinn #IndieAdventure #TechMash

  • DERELICT, DANGEROUS, AND DYING TO PLAY — INFESTED DX LANDS ON STEAM WITH COSMIC HORROR, RETRO VIBES, AND LAUNCH DISCOUNT

    DERELICT, DANGEROUS, AND DYING TO PLAY — INFESTED DX LANDS ON STEAM WITH COSMIC HORROR, RETRO VIBES, AND LAUNCH DISCOUNT

    Waking up where no one survives

    You open your eyes aboard the 5-Alpha space station, a once-bustling outpost now silent, shadowed, and utterly desolate. You are the sole survivor of an expedition gone catastrophically wrong — and you’re already infected. Something ancient and alien has consumed your crew, corrupted the decks, and turned every corridor into a death trap. Your mission is simple but brutal: find a cure, chart a path home, and uncover the nightmare that ended everyone else.

    This is the heart of Infested DX, the retro sci-fi horror point-and-click adventure from solo developer Jeff Canam — known creatively as GrahfMetal — and publisher Komi Games, now available worldwide on Steam.

    From 8-bit origins to 16-bit dread

    Infested DX is far more than a re-release. It is a complete, ground-up rebuild of Canam’s 2016 indie title Infested, originally launched in 8-bit form on itch.io. Every element has been expanded and enhanced:

    • 16-bit pixel art — richer, darker, and more atmospheric than the original
    • Brand-new areas to explore, never seen in the 2016 version
    • Reworked and deeper puzzles — high-stakes, unforgiving, and rewarding
    • Expanded story and lore — more clues, more secrets, more horror
    • Full controller support + quicksave system
    • Accessibility options — modern quality-of-life improvements throughout

    Drawing direct inspiration from the legendary MacVenture classics — Shadowgate and Déjà Vu — the game leans into the tradition of consequence-heavy exploration: you will die. Often. But you’ll learn, experiment, and push forward, with quicksaves ensuring you never lose meaningful progress.

    What to expect when you step aboard

    DetailInfo
    First playthrough~3–4 hours
    Full completion / all achievements~6 hours
    StyleFirst-person point-and-click, retro sci-fi horror
    InspirationShadowgate, Déjà Vu, classic MacVenture series
    Developer backgroundJeff Canam / GrahfMetal — co-creator of Beyond Shadowgate (2024)
    Launch discount20% off — $7.99 USD until 17 Nov 2026
    DemoPreviously available during Steam Next Fest October 2026

    Every room holds a clue — or a corpse. Every puzzle could be your salvation or your end. The station is vast, hostile, and hiding a terrible truth about the planet designated Pink Behemoth and what lies beneath its surface.

    Developer’s pedigree

    Jeff Canam is no stranger to this genre. As GrahfMetal, he returned to the roots of classic adventure gaming with Beyond Shadowgate in 2024, earning respect from players and critics for honouring the past while moving the format forward. With Infested DX, he brings that same passion to his own creation — refining a project he first shared nearly a decade ago into the definitive version it was always meant to be.

    Grab it before the price rises

    The launch discount is active now through 17 November 2026, after which the price returns to $9.99 USD. If you crave atmospheric, challenging adventure that harks back to the golden age of point-and-click while carving out its own chilling niche in deep space, Infested DX belongs in your library.

    Search “Infested DX” on Steam and wishlist or purchase today.

    #InfestedDX #KomiGames #GrahfMetal #JeffCanam #IndieDev #PointAndClick #SciFiHorror #RetroGaming #PixelArt #SteamDeals #IndieAdventure #TechMash

  • Hear the Mystery — Sublustrum Playtest Extended, Dive Into Sound & Memory Until November 9

    Hear the Mystery — Sublustrum Playtest Extended, Dive Into Sound & Memory Until November 9

    Good news for anyone who loves atmospheric puzzles and haunting stories: HypeTrain Digital and Brickworks Games have extended the open playtest for Sublustrum, their evocative first-person psychological narrative adventure. Originally set to close October 25, the playtest will now run through November 9, 2026 — giving you extra time to explore the mystery, shape the game, and experience where sound itself becomes a clue.

    What Is Sublustrum?

    A full reimagining of the cult classic 2008 title, Sublustrum casts you into a world of disappearance, fragmented memory, and uncanny science — where you arrive at your brother’s home to find him gone and his work unravelling into something strange and surreal.

    It’s not just what you see that matters — it’s what you hear. Every creak, hum, and resonance could hold the answer. The game’s signature mechanic weaves audio directly into puzzles: listen closely, distinguish layers of sound, and let what you hear guide you through environments that shift, reveal, and transform.

    In the playtest, you’ll experience Chapter One — exploring the opening locations, picking up the trail of your missing sibling, and facing the first puzzles that reward careful observation and even more careful listening.

    Why the Extension?

    The response so far has been outstanding, with players eager to dig into the world and share their thoughts. The team also wanted to align with the Point and Click Steam Showcase running November 2–9, so even more curious players can join in.

    Feedback already rolling in has already shaped improvements — from movement responsiveness to clearer hints — proving your voice truly helps build the final game.

    How to Join

    It’s simple and free:

    • Head to Sublustrum’s Steam page
    • Hit “Request Access” — approval is instant
    • Download the build and play Chapter One whenever suits you before November 9

    Mark Your Calendar

    • Playtest now available through: November 9, 2026
    • Steam Point and Click Showcase: November 2–9, 2026
    • Full release: Planned for Q1 2027

    Don’t let this chance slip away — step into a world where every sound tells a story, every memory holds a piece of the puzzle, and nothing is quite as it seems. The clock is ticking, the house is waiting — and your brother’s trail is still warm.

    Find out more on Sublustrum here

    #Sublustrum #HypeTrainDigital #BrickworksGames #Techmash #PsychologicalHorror #IndieAdventure #SteamPlaytest #SoundDesign #MysteryGame #PointAndClick #GamingNews

  • Carrot Crisis — Mutants Ate My Carrots Escapes to GOG With 20% Discount

    Carrot Crisis — Mutants Ate My Carrots Escapes to GOG With 20% Discount

    Someone’s pilfered your prize produce — and now you can hunt them down DRM-free.

    Publisher Dionous Games and developer Animatic Vision have announced that their charming, chaotic point-and-click adventure Mutants Ate My Carrots is now available on GOG, launching with a 20% discount through November 4, 2026. The game originally hopped onto Steam back in October 2025, and now makes its debut on GOG’s DRM-free storefront.

    A Rabbit With a Grudge

    You play as a quick-tempered black rabbit living on the fringes of the Deep Wood forest — a place where fairytale charm masks something distinctly rotten. When your prized special carrot crop vanishes overnight, you set off to track down the thief. Along the way you’ll navigate puzzles, trade quips with weird and wonderful woodland characters, and — thanks to your formidable martial arts skills — kick anyone foolish enough to stand in your way.

    It’s a story-rich adventure blending warm hand-drawn visuals with sharp, darkly humorous writing. And this isn’t just any point-and-click — it’s one where observation and deduction share top billing with fists and fury.

    Two Inventories, One Unforgettable Adventure

    Mutants Ate My Carrots plays with the genre in clever ways:

    • Dual Inventory System — collect items in one pouch, unlock and equip new combat skills in another, mixing and matching to solve puzzles and win fights
    • Hand-Drawn Beauty — every background, character, and animation crafted frame-by-frame with painterly detail
    • Fairytale Twists — encounter beloved folklore figures reimagined with fresh, funny, sometimes subversive flair
    • Balanced Puzzles — satisfying brain-teasers that respect your intelligence without stalling your progress
    • Original Soundtrack — a score as rich and varied as the forest itself

    Editions & Pricing

    GOG buyers get two ways to play:

    EditionPrice (After Discount)Includes
    Standard£12.29 / €12.29Full game + digital poster
    Deluxe£13.92 / €13.92Game + poster, art sketchbook, Animalies comic book, and soundtrack in MP3, FLAC & WAV formats
    • Standard Edition — 20% off through November 4
    • Deluxe Edition — 39% off through same deadline
    • DRM-Free — no online check-ins, no mandatory client, fully offline installers available
    • Platforms — Windows, macOS, Linux
    • System Requirements — modest specs: 4GB RAM, 1GB storage, OpenGL 2.0 GPU

    Why GOG Matters

    For Dionous Games, bringing Mutants Ate My Carrots to GOG is about more than expanding reach — it’s about giving players choice. DRM-free means you own your copy, download it once, keep it forever, and play it anywhere, anytime, no internet required. Perfect for a game you’ll want to revisit again and again.

    “Mutants Ate My Carrots is a game built to be enjoyed — no strings attached,” the Dionous Games team shared. “GOG shares that philosophy, and we’re thrilled to welcome new players into the forest.”

    At a Glance

    • Out Now ? Live on GOG right now
    • Discount Ends ? November 4, 2026 @ 18:00 EET
    • Steam Release ? October 1, 2025 — still available there too
    • Playtime ? ~4–6 hours, packed with personality
    • Language ? English (audio & text)

    Grab your pitchfork, sharpen your wits, and find out exactly who ate your carrots. The forest is waiting — and it’s in for a surprise.

    More Info: Mutants Ate My Carrots

    #MutantsAteMyCarrots #DionousGames #AnimaticVision #GOG #DRMFree #PointAndClick #IndieAdventure #GamingDeals #IndieDev #PCGaming #Techmash

  • Bytes, Bands, and Bad Guys — Escape from 8-Bit High Blasts onto Steam and GOG!

    Bytes, Bands, and Bad Guys — Escape from 8-Bit High Blasts onto Steam and GOG!

    Class is in session — but so is chaos. Publisher Dionous Games and developer Duck Made Of Wood are thrilled to announce that Escape from 8-Bit High, the tongue-in-cheek retro point-and-click adventure, is out right now on Steam and GOG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Grab your guitar — it’s time to save the school, and maybe the world.

    Meet Blueberry Finn — Your Heroes in Faded Denim

    Something has gone deeply, digitally wrong at Cloudydale High. A mysterious cursed cassette has awakened the Evil Pomodore 64 — a sentient, power-hungry AI with a serious grudge — and it’s unleashed an army of 8-bit villains: aliens, mole people, dinosaurs, and zombies. Standing in its way? Blueberry Finn, a scrappy alt-rock trio made up of Hank, Duck, and Alex. Three friends, three wildly different paths, one epic story.

    Three Adventures, One Big Story

    Play the three bandmates in any order and switch between them freely as their journeys converge:

    • Hank — uncovers Cloudydale High’s darkest secrets while battling zombies, ghosts, and vampires
    • Duck — blasts into the cosmos to fight the menacing Kelad Empire and stop an interstellar pandemic
    • Alex — digs deep toward the Earth’s core, encountering mutants, Amazons, and the lost city of Atlantis

    Rock the System — Music Battle Combat

    Puzzles meet performance in the game’s signature Music Battle System, an arcade-style rhythm mechanic that turns every showdown into a concert. And don’t sweat the beat — an easy rhythm mode means everyone can rock out, regardless of reflexes. Your choices also shape the story — alternate paths, different outcomes, and a finale that depends on everything you’ve done.

    Launch Deal — 15% Off Through October 13

    The full game offers 8–10 hours of retro charm, puzzles, and rock-and-roll heart. Dive in risk-free:

    • Free demo available right now on Steam
    • 15% launch discount live on both Steam and GOG through October 13, 2026
    • Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux

    The bell has rung — detention is over, and the adventure begins. Will you ace the test, or will the Pomodore 64 rewrite history?

    Find out more here

    #EscapeFrom8BitHigh #DionousGames #DuckMadeOfWood #PointAndClick #RetroGaming #IndieAdventure #SteamDeals #GOG #RockAndRoll #techmash