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  • Up, Up & Explosions — BoomScroll Blasts Onto Steam With Infinite Bullet Heaven Action

    Up, Up & Explosions — BoomScroll Blasts Onto Steam With Infinite Bullet Heaven Action

    The sky’s no limit — it’s just the starting line.

    Independent Italian solo developer Toiu has officially unveiled BoomScroll — an infinitely scrolling hand-drawn bullet heaven where the faster you climb, the deadlier and more spectacular it gets. The Steam page is live right now with a free demo, and the full game launches in early 2027.

    What Is BoomScroll?

    BoomScroll reimagines the bullet heaven formula by making movement itself your greatest weapon and risk. This isn’t a static arena — you’re ascending vertically, constantly, at speeds that build and build. The higher you go, the faster you travel, the greater the rewards — and the more overwhelming the hordes.

    It’s a love letter to arcade classics like Space Invaders fused with the runaway-power fantasy of hits like Vampire Survivors, all brought to life with warm, expressive, fully hand-drawn visuals — every frame crafted personally by Toiu from his studio in Italy.

    Key Features — Go Higher, Hit Harder

    • Infinite Vertical Scrolling — There’s no final boss at the top; the climb never truly ends. How far can you push before the speed becomes unmanageable?
    • Speed = Reward — The faster you ascend, the better loot and XP you earn. But accelerate too recklessly, and you’ll be swarmed before you can react — risk and reward in perfect balance
    • 16 Distinct Characters — Each comes with unique starting weapons, stats, and special abilities, turning every run into a fresh tactical puzzle. Unlock more as you play
    • Build Your Overpowered Arsenal — Stack upgrades, combine devastating effects, and craft absurdly powerful builds that turn screenfuls of foes into confetti
    • Full Localisation — Launching with support for 9 languages, with more planned post-release
    • Connected Universe — Characters return from Toiu’s earlier title Love Craft, giving long-time fans hidden links and cameos to spot

    Demo — Your First Climb Starts Now

    The free Steam demo gives you the full Fleeting Forest opening zone — a complete taste of the gameplay loop, progression, and chaos awaiting you. No time limits, no restricted features — just pure, unfiltered BoomScroll action to see how high you can soar.

    Made by One Pair of Hands

    Toiu isn’t just a developer — he’s built BoomScroll solo, from art to code to design, sharing his journey on YouTube along the way. It’s the kind of fiercely personal project that gives indie gaming its soul: no studio mandates, no compromise — just one creator’s vision of pure, unadulterated fun.

    “BoomScroll is all about that feeling of becoming unstoppable,” Toiu shared in today’s announcement. “You start small, climbing slow and careful — then you break through, speed up, and suddenly you’re tearing through the sky, weapons blazing, and nothing can touch you… until it can. That sweet spot between invincible and overwhelmed? That’s where the magic lives.”

    Mark Your Calendar

    • Free Demo ? Available now on Steam
    • Full Release ? Early 2027 (targeting January) on PC via Steam
    • Price ? To be confirmed

    Strap in, power up, and see just how high you can make it. The sky’s not the limit — it’s where the fun really begins.

    More Info: Boom Scroll

    #BoomScroll #IndieDev #BulletHeaven #Roguelite #HandDrawnGames #SteamDemo #SoloDev #ItalianIndie #Early2027 #ActionRoguelike #Techmash

  • Rivals in the Sky — Castle Away Demo Soars With Asynchronous Multiplayer & Relics for Steam Next Fest

    Rivals in the Sky — Castle Away Demo Soars With Asynchronous Multiplayer & Relics for Steam Next Fest

    Your fortress has a new horizon. Renegade Games, the independent studio based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, has deployed a massive feature update to the playable demo of Castle Away — the hand-drawn roguelite autobattler where you build, arm, and pilot a flying stronghold toward an epic showdown with the Archdemon — just in time for Steam Next Fest. The update is live right now, free for all players.

    Build Your Fortress. Defy the Archdemon.

    Castle Away reimagines the autobattler by placing you in command of a custom-designed flying castle. You place rooms, defences, and units across your keep, then watch as your creation takes to the skies — fighting through waves of foes, gathering resources, and growing in power with every run. It’s part sky-city builder, part tactical autobattler, part roguelite — and every journey is different.

    This Steam Next Fest update doesn’t just polish the experience — it fundamentally expands what you can do.

    What’s New — The Full Breakdown

    Rivals — Asynchronous Multiplayer

    The headline addition: Rivals mode lets you clash with castles built by real players — live, no matchmaking required. Instead of facing only demon bosses, you’ll now encounter other people’s fortresses in flight. And Renegade warns: “Some of these player-built castles are so tough, they’ll make the Archdemon look like a mid-boss.” It’s a chance to test your design against the community’s best — and see what truly unbreakable looks like.

    Relics — A New Layer of Strategy

    At the start of every run, the mysterious merchant Fishy now grants you a Relic — a powerful unique item that reshapes your entire approach to building. One Relic might favour aggressive, high-damage layouts; another rewards dense, impenetrable defence; a third might unlock wild experimental strategies. Collect more Relics as you progress and suddenly no two journeys — or two castles — will ever feel the same.

    Customise Your Commander

    Your avatar now stands out with unlockable cosmetic options, letting you personalise the face of your flying fortress. Stand tall, look the part, and match your style to your strategy.

    Speed Controls — Your Pace, Your Call

    Tired of waiting through drawn-out battles? New speed toggles let you crank up the tempo — blaze through skirmishes or slow things down to study every tactical detail.

    Quality of Life Everywhere

    From clearer UI to smoother animations and behind-the-scenes polish, the whole demo feels tighter, friendlier, and more satisfying to play.

    Hand-Drawn Heart, Deep Strategic Soul

    Every asset in Castle Away is lovingly hand-illustrated — giving the world a warm, storybook charm that contrasts beautifully with the high-stakes tactical warfare. Beneath that gentle look lies serious depth: room placement, unit synergy, and Relic selection all combine to create systems that reward experimentation and clever planning.

    Wishlist & Play Now — Full Release Coming 2027

    The updated demo is free to download and play right now via Steam during Next Fest. The full version of Castle Away is scheduled to launch in Q1 2027, published by Renegade Games in partnership with WhisperGames. Join the Discord, share your toughest castle designs, and help shape the game as it evolves toward release.

    Build high. Fly far. Defy the Archdemon — and any rival that dares cross your path.

    More Info: Castle Away

    #CastleAway #RenegadeGames #SteamNextFest #Roguelite #Autobattler #IndieDev #DutchDev #PCGaming #StrategyGame #HandDrawn #Techmash

  • Gear Up Einstein! — History’s Greatest Heroes Enlist for Duty as Early Access Lands Nov 6

    Gear Up Einstein! — History’s Greatest Heroes Enlist for Duty as Early Access Lands Nov 6

    Imagine leading Albert Einstein into battle. Cleopatra commanding the front lines. Ragnar Lodbrok storming alongside Queen Elizabeth I. It’s not a fever dream — it’s Gear Up Einstein!, the wildly inventive co-op strategy roguelite from No Deadlines Studio, and it’s marching into Steam Early Access on November 6th, accompanied by a brand-new trailer.

    The game also features a freshly updated demo right now as part of Steam Next Fest (October 19–26), so you can jump in and start recruiting history’s legends before launch day.

    Recruit the Legends — Then Gear Them Up

    Gear Up Einstein! turns the entire history of civilisation into your personal army. You’re in command of a time-travelling vessel, tasked with recruiting the greatest figures from every era — scientists, rulers, warriors, visionaries — and sending them into battle to save reality itself.

    This is a tactical auto-battler: you plan your strategy, position your heroes, kit them out with gear, then watch the chaos unfold. Every historical figure brings unique perks and abilities; stack the right team and you’ll unleash devastating synergies that cut through enemy lines.

    Who’s Reporting for Duty?

    • Albert Einstein — genius-level intellect that boosts squad power
    • Cleopatra — diplomatic mastery that buffs allies
    • Ragnar — unbridled Viking fury
    • Queen Elizabeth I — regal leadership and tactical precision
    • Plus more icons across Ancient Egypt, the Italian Renaissance, and beyond

    Key Features at a Glance

    DetailInfo
    Early Access Launch6 November 2026
    PlatformSteam — Windows, Mac, Linux
    Players1–3 (online & local co-op)
    DeveloperNo Deadlines Studio
    GenreCo-op Strategy Roguelite / Auto-Battler
    DemoAvailable now — Steam Next Fest (Oct 19–26)
    Languages15+ including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese-Brazil, Turkish, Ukrainian, Czech, Thai, Italian

    How It Plays — Plan, Equip, Watch History Unfold

    • Voyage Through Time — Battle across distinct eras, each with unique enemies, hazards, and rewards. No two runs are identical.
    • Gear & Grow — Visit interstellar shops to kit your squad with wild, powerful equipment. Builds evolve dramatically; a spear-wielding Einstein is just the start.
    • Co?op Command — Team up with 1 or 2 friends. Trade gear, coordinate loadouts, and combine abilities. Whether you’re optimising builds or causing glorious chaos, victory tastes sweeter together.
    • Upgrade Your HQ — Between missions, invest in your headquarters to unlock more heroes, better gadgets, and permanent improvements that shape every future run.
    • Save Reality — Face down an overwhelming threat consuming the timeline. It’s history’s last stand — and you’re the general.

    What’s New in the Next Fest Demo?

    The demo has received a major overhaul: new core systems, rebalanced encounters, fresh content, and a clean slate for all players. It’s the perfect proving ground to experiment with team comps, test gear, and see why this concept has caught so much attention.

    The Road Ahead

    No Deadlines Studio plans to stay in Early Access for roughly 12 months, refining and expanding the game based on community feedback. Expect new heroes, eras, mechanics, and full 1.0 polish as the timeline expands.

    Ready to Command History?

    Wishlist now and don’t miss the November 6th launch:

    Gear Up Einstein! on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2950410/Gear_Up_Einstein/

    Play the updated demo right now during Steam Next Fest — and remember: history is written by the victors. Make sure it’s yours.

    #GearUpEinstein #NoDeadlinesStudio #SteamNextFest #Roguelite #Techmash #StrategyGames #CoOpGaming #PCGaming #IndieDev #HistoryBattles #EarlyAccess

  • Lost in the Stars, Fighting to Get Home — N.E.O.N. HORIZON Unveils a Century-Old Space Mystery

    Lost in the Stars, Fighting to Get Home — N.E.O.N. HORIZON Unveils a Century-Old Space Mystery

    More than a century ago, humanity initiated Project N.E.O.N. — the Navigational Expedition for Observable Nothingness.

    At the heart of the project was NH-017, an autonomous research station governed by artificial intelligence. It spent seventy-one years crossing the silent gulfs of interstellar space before reaching its destination: Horizon. What it found there didn’t just change the mission — it rewrote everything humanity thought it knew about the void beyond.

    Cut off from Earth, surrounded by threats it never anticipated, NH-017 began building and launching remote-controlled starships through hostile territory — desperate to pierce the darkness, reach Horizon itself, and send a warning back across the light-years before it’s too late. That is the story of N.E.O.N. HORIZON, the striking sci-fi roguelite bullet hell from independent developer NeonGameStudio.

    The Mission That Uncovered Something Unimaginable

    Project N.E.O.N. was humanity’s boldest leap: to send an automated probe to the very edge of known space and see what lay beyond. NH-017’s journey spanned seven decades — no crew, no contact, just a silent beacon drifting outward. When it finally arrived at Horizon, the station made a discovery so profound, so dangerous, that its mission shifted instantly from exploration to survival.

    Horizon isn’t an empty frontier — it’s a threshold. And something is guarding it.

    Stranded and alone, NH-017 has only one option: construct starship after starship, sending them through escalating waves of enemies in a bid to break through, reach Horizon, and transmit the truth home. You are the pilot — or rather, the fleet commander — guiding these vessels, designing every ship from the hull up, and fighting through 100 progressively deadly waves to uncover the secret at the edge of existence.

    Build. Survive. Evolve. Reach Horizon.

    N.E.O.N. HORIZON blends tight, top-down bullet hell combat with deep roguelite progression and shipbuilding freedom. No two runs play the same — and your choices define every sortie:

    • Full Ship Customisation — Start with a frame and build it your way: install weapons, defensive systems, engines, and experimental modules. Mix and match to create everything from agile strike craft to lumbering heavy bastions.
    • Relics & Synergies — Discover powerful relics and hidden combinations that turn standard loadouts into unstoppable forces. Experimentation isn’t just encouraged — it’s essential as enemies grow faster, deadlier, and more numerous.
    • 100 Waves of Rising Danger — The threat escalates relentlessly. Every run pushes you to adapt, learn patterns, and unlock permanent upgrades that strengthen your fleet for the next attempt.
    • Stylised, Atmospheric Action — With a striking minimalist aesthetic and noir-tinged sci-fi tone, the game leans into the loneliness and tension of deep space — paired with an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack that hits harder the deeper you go.

    Made with Heart, Available Now to Try

    N.E.O.N. HORIZON is the work of Ukrainian developer Denys Romanov, founder of NeonGameStudio, created as a deeply personal project from Mariupol. A demo is already live on Steam, drawing strong attention during the Ukrainian Games Festival 2026, with full release coming soon. The game supports five languages, including Ukrainian, with English plus ten more at launch, and runs smoothly on modest hardware — minimum specs start at just 4GB RAM and a GTX 750 Ti, with full controller support from day one.

    The Signal Has Been Sent — Will You Answer the Call?

    NH-017 has waited 71 years. It has built ships, lost fleets, and kept broadcasting across the silence. The truth about Horizon is out there — and it’s up to you to bring it home.

    Wishlist N.E.O.N. HORIZON on Steam now, play the demo, and join the expedition. The edge of space is waiting.

    More Info: NEON Horizon

    #NEONHorizon #IndieGame #SciFi #Roguelite #BulletHell #SpaceExploration #Steam #GamingNews #IndieDev #UkrainianGames #Techmash

  • Solve the Lies Alone — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Out Now on Steam

    Solve the Lies Alone — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Out Now on Steam

    Who needs a crowded voice chat or a late-night board game? The truth is yours to uncover — all on your own.

    Independent developer Gilded Rune Games and publisher Yogscast Games are thrilled to announce that Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is available right now for PC and Mac via Steam, officially launching 15 October 2026.

    Deception Doesn’t Need a Crowd

    Dupery takes the social deduction genre — think Among Us or classic mystery parties — and reimagines it entirely for single players. No more waiting for friends, no more unreliable allies, no more arguing over who’s telling the truth at 2 a.m. You are the detective, the jury, and the investigator — and every suspect is lying to your face.

    You’re up against the Syndicate — a sprawling criminal network embedded across three distinct regions. Your job? Sift through statements, spot contradictions, and identify who’s truly innocent… and who’s secretly working against you.

    What Makes Dupery Unique

    • 175+ handcrafted roles — from innocent townsfolk to hidden Underlings and treacherous Traitors, every case brings fresh faces and fresh lies
    • Three distinct regions — each with its own mechanics, quirks, and challenges; master them all before facing the Syndicate mastermind
    • Procedurally generated cases — no two investigations play exactly the same; every run offers new puzzles to untangle
    • Build your own crime board — use the in-game notation toolkit to map out suspects, flag inconsistencies, and track your leads
    • Protect your reputation — make the wrong arrest and public trust falls; get it right and doors open wider
    • Roguelite progression — unlock new abilities, quirks, and smarter investigative tools as you close cases and advance

    From Bristol to Your Screen

    Hailing from Bristol, UK, Gilded Rune Games is a small independent studio whose work on Dupery caught fire during the Tiny Teams Festival, where its demo earned glowing praise and a rapidly growing community. An interactive pre-launch ARG campaign even saw players collaborating to decode clues and unlock launch discounts ahead of release.

    Ready to Crack the Case?

    Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is available now on Steam for PC and Mac. System requirements are light — just Windows 10 or later, a dual-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and 1 GB storage — so nearly anyone can step into the detective’s chair.

    Head to the Dupery Steam Store Page to pick it up, and remember: in this game, everyone’s a suspect until proven otherwise.

    The truth is waiting — but so are the lies. Will you see through them?

    More Info: Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction

    #Dupery #SoloDeduction #GildedRuneGames #YogscastGames #IndieGame #SteamRelease #DetectiveGame #Roguelite #PCGaming #MacGaming #Techmash

  • Fresh Off The Plate — CyberSushi Serves Up Roguelite Chaos On Steam Today

    Fresh Off The Plate — CyberSushi Serves Up Roguelite Chaos On Steam Today

    You weren’t supposed to play with your food. Ezza Games didn’t just play — they built a whole game around it.

    CyberSushi — the blisteringly fast single-player roguelite runner from indie studio Ezza Games — is out right now on Steam for Windows PC, having launched 13 October. And it’s every bit as wild as it sounds.

    Sushi Heroes vs. The Collapsing Multiverse

    Take control of tiny cybernetic sushi heroes sprinting through crumbling dimensions, dodging hazards, and staying one step ahead of the Maw — a colossal machine eating the world behind you. This isn’t just a race for high scores — it’s survival on a plate:

    • Chain streaks to trigger WASABI mode — blistering speed and amplified scoring potential
    • Choose Sushi Hacks mid-run — wild buffs and game-warping effects that stack into absurdly powerful builds
    • Build your roster — unlock distinct Sushi Heroes and loyal Wasabuddies, each with unique passive abilities to upgrade between runs
    • Procedurally generated worlds — no two runs play the same; every dimension brings fresh dangers and opportunities

    Sharp, Fast & Fully Stackable

    The hook? Everything stacks. Pair the right Hero with the perfect Wasabuddy, layer Sushi Hacks that feed into one another, and watch your build spiral into something gloriously broken. Chase that one perfect run, beat your best score, and climb the leaderboards — again and again.

    Grab It While It’s Fresh

    • Price: £6.79 / US$7.99 — with 15% off for the first seven days
    • Platform: Steam — Windows PC

    From solo dev Ezza Games comes a neon-soaked arcade rush with endless replayability — and a deliciously silly premise. Don’t let this dish get cold.

    More Info: Cyber Sushi

    #CyberSushi #EzzaGames #IndieDev #Roguelite #ArcadeRunner #Steam #GamingNews #Techmash

  • Descend, SMUSH, Survive — UnderMire Emerges Nov 13 in Cosy After Dark Reveal

    Grab your friends, SMUSH your arsenal, and step into the dark. Indie developer and publisher Table Knight Games has officially lifted the lid on UnderMire, their hand-drawn co-op roguelite horror adventure — and it’s emerging on Friday, 13 November 2026 via Steam. The news dropped alongside a brand-new trailer debuting during the Cosy After Dark Showcase, proving cosy and chaotic can go hand-in-hand.

    What Is UnderMire?

    Beneath an old English manor lies a magical bunker warped by fear. It shifts, it adapts, and it hunts. You and up to three friends descend into its depths — or brave it entirely solo — armed with nothing but scavenged junk, bizarre homemade weapons, and a very sassy ginger cat named McClane.

    “Delve deep, don’t panic and descend under the mire.” — Table Knight Games

    It’s a roguelite built on three pillars: hand-drawn charm, panicked co-op fun, and a fear system that doesn’t just haunt you — it changes the world around you.

    SMUSH — Fight With Whatever You Can Find

    The signature mechanic says it loud: SMUSH. One person’s trash is your best weapon. Scavenge junk from every corner, cobble it together into absurd elemental tools, and hurl it back at whatever’s chasing you:

    Arsenal ExampleWhat It Does
    Camcorder — capture the perfect SHOTBlast enemies with light and lens flare
    Piggy Bank — make deposits with blasts to the faceCoin-firing explosive percussion
    Tome — every chapter a new can of whoop-assUnleash arcane blasts
    The Bat — does bat thingsSmack, stun, and scatter foes

    Each playable character — including newly revealed Rawiah — brings a totally unique toolkit, turning every run into a fresh tactical puzzle.

    The Bunker — It Breathes. It Fights Back.

    No two descents are the same:

    • Procedurally generated biomes twist and shift between runs
    • Fear Gauge — the longer you linger, the more aggressive the bunker becomes; monsters grow bolder, traps deadlier
    • Strange objectives — secure generators, uncover secrets, change McClane’s kitty litter — all while hunted
    • Proximity voice chat — hear your friends panic exactly when they’re right beside you, or nowhere to be found

    Meet Your Guide — McClane

    You’re not going alone. McClane — a ginger cat with zero patience and all the sass — is your companion, your commentator, and your critic:

    “A cat has absolute emotional honesty. Human beings may hide their feelings — but a cat does not.” — Ernest Hemingway, quoted in-game

    He’s along for the ride, trading quips, judging your aim, and reminding you exactly who’s the star of this expedition.

    Reveal & Release Details

    DetailInformation
    StudioTable Knight Games (Manchester, UK)
    Showcase DebutCosy After Dark Showcase — Oct 12 2026
    Release DateFriday, 13 November 2026
    PlatformPC — Steam
    Players1–4 online co-op + solo
    DemoAvailable right now on Steam — free to play
    LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, Portuguese-Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian
    Controller SupportFull — Xbox & PlayStation layouts
    Storage8 GB required
    Minimum SpecWindows 10; i5-4460; GTX 1050; 8 GB RAM

    Why It Stands Out

    UnderMire takes horror roguelite tropes and colours them differently — literally. Every monster, weapon, and corridor is hand-drawn (no generative AI, the team proudly notes), giving the fear personality rather than just gore. It balances genuine tension with slapstick co-op energy: you’ll be screaming one minute and laughing the next. And on Friday the 13th? There could not be a more perfect date for a descent into the dark.

    “The bunker is waiting. Are you brave enough — or foolish enough — to go in?”

    More Info:

    https://www.undermire.com

    #UnderMire #TableKnightGames #CozyAfterDark #Roguelite #CoOpGaming #HorrorGame #HandDrawn #IndieDev #Steam #PCGaming #Techmash

  • Strike the Chord — Alpha Nomos Hits the Beat in Full Launch

    Strike the Chord — Alpha Nomos Hits the Beat in Full Launch

    The rhythm never stops. Independent studio RibCage Games has officially unleashed Alpha Nomos, their pulse-pounding rhythm-action roguelite, across Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S — with a 10% launch discount live now on Steam for the first seven days.

    What Is Alpha Nomos?

    Music isn’t just the soundtrack — it’s the law. In a world warped by melody and overrun by corrupted puppets, you play as Cello, a lone warrior fighting to restore harmony. Every swing, dodge, and ability must land on the beat to unleash maximum impact. Miss the rhythm, and you leave yourself wide open.

    “The music is the law of the world. Strike in time, and the world bends to your will.” — RibCage Games

    This isn’t just a rhythm game — it’s a hack-and-slash roguelite where timing is your sharpest weapon.

    Combat — Feel the Beat, Be the Beat

    MechanicWhat It Means
    Beat-Tied CombatAttacks, dodges, and special abilities gain power when timed perfectly to the music
    Chain CombosString perfect beats together to unleash devastating finishers
    Adjustable Timing WindowsTailor the rhythm tolerance to your skill level — welcoming for newcomers, tight for veterans
    Procedural RunsNo two playthroughs are identical — rooms, foes, and rewards shift every time you fall
    Melodic ProgressionChoose new abilities and boons between battles — build a style that sings

    The World — Puppets, Decay & Harmony

    Cello journeys through a once-beautiful realm now twisted into dissonance — where corrupted puppets dance to a broken tune. Each run takes you deeper into this fractured world, facing:

    • Twisted Puppet Foes — Each enemy type attacks with distinct rhythmic patterns to learn and counter
    • Melodic Zones — Biomes shaped by musical genres, each with its own signature soundtrack and visual flair
    • Permanent Upgrades — Even in defeat, carry progress forward to grow stronger for the next performance

    Launch Details — Grab the Beat

    DetailInformation
    Developer / PublisherRibCage Games
    Release Date12 October 2026 (out now)
    PlatformsPC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
    Launch Offer10% off on Steam — first 7 days only
    Price£16.99 / $19.99 (before discount)
    DemoFree playable version available on Steam
    StyleThird-person rhythm-action hack-and-slash roguelite

    Why It Stands Out

    Alpha Nomos bridges the gap between rhythm games and action roguelites — two worlds that rarely collide this smoothly. It captures the kinetic energy of Hi-Fi RUSH with the replayable, rewarding structure of a modern roguelite — where every run is a fresh chance to master the tempo.

    Most importantly, it respects all skill levels: generous timing options mean music-game newcomers can still enjoy the ride, while beat-chasing purists can narrow the window for maximum challenge.

    “Pick up your instrument. The show must go on.”

    More Info:

    https://s.team/a/2529960

    #AlphaNomos #RibCageGames #RhythmGame #Roguelite #ActionGame #SteamDeals #PS5 #XboxSeriesXS #IndieDev #MusicGaming #Techmash

  • Clues, Contradictions & Crime — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Launches October 15!

    Clues, Contradictions & Crime — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Launches October 15!

    Publisher Yogscast Games and Bristol-based indie developer Gilded Rune Games have officially announced that Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction — the genre-bending single-player social deduction roguelite — arrives on SteamThursday 15 October 2026, with a 20% launch discount available at release.

    What Is Dupery? — Everyone Is a Suspect. Most Are Lying.

    Social deduction games usually need a group of friends — one of whom is definitely lying. Dupery brings that tension entirely to single-player. You’re a detective in a noir city infiltrated by a criminal syndicate. Every case drops you into a grid of suspects who make statements — but Innocents tell the truth, Underlings lie, Traitors deceive, and Meddlers muddle the facts. Compare statements, spot contradictions, and arrest the guilty — but get it wrong, and your reputation tanks. Too many mistakes, and you’re fired.

    The Core Hook

    • 175+ handcrafted roles across four categories: Innocent, Meddler, Underling, Traitor
    • Procedurally generated cases — no two investigations play the same way
    • Reputation system — preserve your standing; wrongful arrests cost you progress
    • 3 distinct regions — each with unique mechanics, quirks, and dedicated role pools
    • In-game notation toolkit — build your own crime board, track alibis, and mark contradictions
    • Roguelite structure — fail, reset, learn patterns, and take down the syndicate one case at a time

    Release Details

    DetailInfo
    DeveloperGilded Rune Games (Bristol, UK — 3-person indie studio)
    PublisherYogscast Games
    Release Date15 October 2026
    PlatformPC — Steam
    Launch Offer20% discount at launch
    Price£TBD / $TBD (discount applied automatically)
    Steam PageLive now — wishlist today
    DemoAvailable now on Steam

    Why It Stands Out

    Social deduction is traditionally a multiplayer space — Among Us, Secret Hitler, Town of Salem. Dupery is the first to fully translate that suspicion-and-trust loop into a compelling solo experience. Every suspect has a role that dictates how they communicate — some lie outright, others omit, some accidentally mislead. Decoding that web of deceit entirely on your own is a uniquely satisfying mental workout.

    The game built buzz through the Tiny Teams Festival and a community ARG that had players solving puzzles before release. Early previews call it “Minesweeper where half the numbers are lying” — tense, replayable, and endlessly clever.

    The syndicate runs the city. Only you can untangle the lies. Will you arrest the guilty… or will you get duped?

    More Info: https://s.team/a/3845070

    #Dupery #SoloDeduction #YogscastGames #GildedRuneGames #Roguelite #MysteryGame #IndieDev #BristolGames #Steam #PCGaming #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.

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  • Broken Heroes, Depths & Destiny — Annihilated Arrives November 10!

    Broken Heroes, Depths & Destiny — Annihilated Arrives November 10!

    What do you do when the heroes fall — and only you remain?

    Independent developer Death Kumiai and publisher Flashlight Games have officially announced that Annihilated, their haunting story-driven roguelite RPG, will launch on November 10, 2026, exclusively on Steam.

    What Is Annihilated?

    Annihilated isn’t your typical dungeon crawler. You step into the boots of the sole survivor of a rescue party sent deep into a cursed underworld — only to find the legendary hero’s party completely wiped out. Every single one of them broken, defeated, and abandoned in the dark.

    But they aren’t gone entirely. You can carry one of the four fallen heroes back out. Each survivor carries scars, secrets, regrets, and a unique path to redemption — or reckoning.

    • Four heroes, four distinct routes — no two journeys are the same
    • Deep, emotional storytelling that digs into why they fell — and what they owe
    • Roguelite exploration & turn-based card combat — build your deck, survive the depths, face what lurks below
    • A haunting blend of dark fantasy and heartfelt narrative — where every choice weighs heavy

    A Long-Awaited Return

    Originally slated for release in July, the game was delayed to polish every corner of the experience — and the wait has only built the anticipation. Annihilated has already surged past 150,000 wishlists on Steam, proving players are ready to descend.

    A new playable demo is also on the way, letting you venture as far as the first major boss — The Outcast — with all four heroes available to try.

    Launch Details

    • Platform: PC (Steam)
    • Release Date: November 10, 2026
    • Price: £14.99 / $16.99 — with a 10% launch discount for the first two weeks
    • Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

    “Every hero has a breaking point. This is the story of what happens after.”

    Ready to descend? You can wishlist Annihilated now on Steam — and prepare to carry someone home.

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  • Hordes, Heroes & Hammer — Warhammer Survivors Lands November 10 Across All Platforms!

    Hordes, Heroes & Hammer — Warhammer Survivors Lands November 10 Across All Platforms!

    Ready to stand against the endless tide? Developer Auroch Digital has officially locked in the launch date for Warhammer Survivors — the blistering roguelite bullet heaven where iconic heroes from across the Warhammer universe fight to survive impossible odds. Mark your calendars: it drops November 10, 2026, and it’s landing everywhere at once.

    What Is Warhammer Survivors?

    Built in collaboration with Poncle — creators of Vampire Survivors — this is the classic survivor formula re-forged in the fires of the Warhammer worlds:

    • 40+ playable champions drawn from Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar
    • 75+ devastating weapons & power-ups to unlock and combine
    • Fast, fluid, frantic combat — face swarms of hundreds of foes at once; level up, evolve your build, and watch your screen light up with explosive effects
    • Roguelite progression — every run is fresh; unlock permanent upgrades, new characters, and hidden synergies between abilities
    • Epic boss encounters — go toe-to-claw with legendary threats that will test your builds and your reflexes

    Whether you favour the grim darkness of the far future or the high fantasy of the Mortal Realms, your favourite heroes are ready to fight.

    Launch Details — Everywhere You Play

    Warhammer Survivors launches simultaneously across a massive range of platforms:

    • PC: Steam & GOG
    • Consoles: Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
    • Mobile: iOS & Android

    Price: £6.39 / $7.99 / €7.49

    Discount: 10% off for pre-orders and launch-week purchases on select platforms

    Xbox Game Pass: Included day one — play at no extra cost with your subscription

    Play the Demo Right Now

    Can’t wait until November 10? A free demo is live on Steam right now, featuring two playable champions and refined gameplay built on player feedback. Jump in, test your reflexes, and get a taste of the action ahead of launch.

    Quick Facts

    • Release Date: 10 November 2026
    • Developer: Auroch Digital (in partnership with Poncle & Warhammer)
    • Genre: Roguelite Bullet Heaven / Survivor
    • Price: £6.39 | $7.99 | €7.49 — 10% discount available
    • Game Pass: Included at launch on Xbox & PC Game Pass
    • Demo: Available now on Steam

    The hordes are gathering — and you’re the only thing standing between them and victory. Will you hold the line?

    We’ll bring you character spotlights, build guides, and launch coverage right here as November 10 approaches.

    Warhammer Survivors

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