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  • Shelves, Secrets & Spirits — Something is Wrong with the Library Unveiled!

    Shelves, Secrets & Spirits — Something is Wrong with the Library Unveiled!

    Books are falling off the shelves for a reason. Acclaimed indie studio Strange Scaffold — the creative force behind I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! — has today announced its next haunting creation: Something is Wrong with the Library, a spooky narrative organising simulator arriving on PC via Steam this fall (Q4 2026).

    Quiet on the Shelves — Something Stirs

    You’re spending the night at the Alex Dieter Public Library and Center for Reflection in Sweet Elm, a mountain town transformed by billionaire benefactor Alex Dieter. He gifted fibre internet, landscaped parks, and promised a bright future. But he also did something unspeakable — and now the library won’t rest.

    Books hurl themselves from shelves. Shadows linger where they shouldn’t. And the walls? They hold secrets that won’t stay buried. With the help of former administrator Phillip Shed, you’ll clean, sort, and shelve your way through one long, terrifying night — uncovering the truth behind the hauntings and the complicity that let them happen.

    Sort by Day, Spooked by Night

    This isn’t your typical horror — it’s cosy dread, Strange Scaffold style:

    • Thousands of real book titles — shelve actual works using the Dewey Decimal System, by author, title, and classification
    • Modular Chaos System — every playthrough gives you a different pile of fallen books; no two nights are the same
    • Fully-voiced narrative — unravel a story of small-town complicity, supernatural manifestations, and accountability
    • Eerie, shifting presences — unlock the library’s full spectrum of haunting phenomena
    • The Drowning Room — some sections defy explanation… and physics
    • Accessible specs — runs smoothly on modest machines; Windows 10+, 4GB RAM, 3GB storage

    About the Makers

    Strange Scaffold has built a reputation for bold, genre-blending games that mix heart, humour, and darkness. Partnering with publisher Frosty Pop, they’re turning a simple premise — put books away — into something deeply unsettling and uniquely compelling.

    Ready to Check In?

    Something is Wrong with the Library arrives Q4 2026 on Steam. Add it to your wishlist now — and remember: when a book falls off the shelf all by itself… don’t just pick it up. Ask why.

    Find out more here

    #SomethingIsWrongWithTheLibrary #StrangeScaffold #FrostyPop #IndieHorror #Steam #PCGaming #CozyHorror #Simulation #NarrativeGame #TechMash

  • Flame, Fall, Forge — Nocturnal 2 Ignites Steam November 10th!

    Flame, Fall, Forge — Nocturnal 2 Ignites Steam November 10th!

    Light your Eternal Flame and ready your blade! Indie studio Sunnyside Games is thrilled to announce that Nocturnal 2, the blazing Metroidvania sequel to the acclaimed side-scrolling platformer, will launch on PC via Steam on November 10th, 2026.

    Return to the Flame — and the City of Ytash

    Step into the boots of Ardeshir, bearer of the Eternal Flame, and descend into the sunken, shrouded metropolis of Ytash — a sprawling, interconnected city plunged into darkness. Where the first Nocturnal followed a more linear path, this sequel embraces the full metroidvania spirit: every new ability unlocks previously unreachable paths, inviting you to return to familiar districts and uncover their deepest secrets.

    • Fire is your weapon and your key — wield flame in combat, light torches to banish the dark, and burn away obstacles to reveal hidden routes
    • Hand-drawn beauty — inspired by Persian architecture, with sweeping underground depths and towering heights rendered in vivid, atmospheric detail
    • Fast, fluid combat — quick strikes, evasive rolls, and fiery special moves keep encounters sharp and satisfying
    • Revisit, rediscover, reveal — the map unfolds as you grow; no corner stays blocked forever
    • Secrets await — multiple endings and hidden lore reward thorough exploration

    Price & Launch Bonus

    Nocturnal 2 will be priced at €9.99 / $9.99 / £7.99, with a 10% launch discount available in the first days after release.

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    DetailInfo
    DeveloperSunnyside Games
    PlatformPC (Steam)
    Release DateNovember 10, 2026
    Price€9.99 / $9.99 / £7.99
    Launch Offer10% off at launch
    GenreMetroidvania / Action-Adventure

    Add to Your Wishlist Today

    The Eternal Flame is waiting — head to Steam now to wishlist Nocturnal 2 and be ready when the gates of Ytash open next month.

    Find out more here

    #Nocturnal2 #SunnysideGames #Metroidvania #IndieDev #Steam #PCGaming #FlameBearer #NocturnalSeries #TechMash

  • No Weapons, No Retreat — Over Human: Where the World Turns Against You

    No Weapons, No Retreat — Over Human: Where the World Turns Against You

    You can’t fight them. You can only outsmart them. Solo developer Francesco Morganti has unveiled Over Human, a haunting first-person sci-fi adventure set in a frozen, isolated world where drones have taken control — and they don’t just hunt you. They change the very environment around you.

    What Is Over Human?

    You awaken in a silent, snow-smothered landscape. Humanity is gone — or hiding. Drones, once built to serve, now rule. And you have no weapons. No guns, no explosives, no way to fight back. Survival means moving unseen, disrupting their network, and uncovering what went wrong — but every step you take makes them more dangerous.

    • Explore a frozen, isolated world — traverse vast snowy wilderness, abandoned outposts, and silent valleys
    • Disrupt transmission terminals — hack and disable the drones’ communication network to weaken their grip
    • No combat — only stealth — use cover, distractions, and the environment to stay hidden
    • The world fights back — as you progress, drones get faster, smarter, deadlier. Storms worsen. Visibility shifts. The terrain itself becomes more hostile
    • Uncover humanity’s fate — piece together logs, notes, and ruins to learn why the drones turned and what happened to everyone else

    The Mechanic: Progress = Danger

    This is what makes Over Human unique: your success triggers the escalation. Every terminal you disable makes the drones adapt. They patrol differently, coordinate better, and even alter the weather to flush you out. There’s no “safe zone” — only the next place to hide.

    “They don’t just hunt you — they control the world. And as you weaken their hold, they tighten their grip.” — Francesco Morganti

    Release Details

    DetailInfo
    DeveloperFrancesco Morganti (solo dev)
    PlatformPC — Steam
    Steam Page[Over Human on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/5237810/)
    Playable DemoComing November 2026
    Full Release2027 (TBA)
    InspirationFirewatch meets The Long Dark — exploration, atmosphere, and survival without combat
    Controller SupportFull controller support confirmed

    Why It Stands Out

    In a genre flooded with shooters, Over Human dares to strip away your firepower:

    • Defence > Offence — your brain is your only weapon
    • Atmosphere over action — quiet tension, not constant adrenaline
    • Solo passion project — crafted entirely by one developer over roughly one year
    • Dynamic world — weather and threats evolve with your choices
    • Story-driven — a narrative mystery about control, loss, and what remains of us

    Ready to Step Into the Cold?

    Wishlist now on Steam and keep an eye out for the November demo. The snow is falling. The drones are watching. Good luck.

    Find out more here

    #OverHuman #FrancescoMorganti #SciFiAdventure #SoloDev #StealthGame #AtmosphericGaming #NoCombat #IndieGame #Steam #FrozenWorld #techmash

  • Accidental Cult Member WanderersTip: Sneak, Blend, Decide Their Fate!

    Accidental Cult Member WanderersTip: Sneak, Blend, Decide Their Fate!

    You didn’t mean to join a cult — but now you’re in too deep! Developer CuriousQuestor is thrilled to unveil WanderersTip, a charmingly quirky stealth adventure where you stumble into a secretive island group obsessed with being “happy ducks,” and your choices will shape everything — from your escape to the cult’s very survival.

    What Is WanderersTip?

    It starts with a wrong turn and ends with you fully initiated — mostly by accident. Stranded on a mysterious island, you find yourself swept into a cult that takes ducks very seriously. Your goal? Earn your way onto the only boat off the island — all while figuring out what’s really going on behind the cheerful chants and feathered fanaticism.

    Here’s how it plays:

    • Blend in with the flock — act as if you belong, or suspicion grows fast
    • Stealth through twisting mazes — stay out of sight, use cover, watch patrol patterns
    • Smart enemies — foes remember faces and talk to each other; get spotted once, word spreads
    • Fight or flee — when stealth fails, stand your ground or duck for cover
    • Your choices decide everything — help the cult thrive? Expose their secrets? Lead them astray? Multiple endings mean no two journeys are the same

    Key Details

    DetailInfo
    Developer / PublisherCuriousQuestor (solo indie dev)
    PlatformPC — Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam
    GenrePixel-art stealth adventure / narrative RPG
    Steam Page[WanderersTip on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618550/)
    Release DateTo Be Announced — wishlist now!
    FeaturesSingle-player, full controller support, family sharing
    VibeAbsurd humour meets genuine mystery — with constant duck mentions

    The Hook — Humour Meets Heart

    Beneath the feathery jokes and pixel charm lies something deeper: the cult hides secrets that may not be as innocent as they seem. As you explore, you’ll uncover layers — and face decisions that go far beyond simply “escape or stay.” Will you become their most loyal follower? Their greatest downfall? Or something in between?

    “Attack, hide, and duck!” — WanderersTip motto

    Ready to Join the Flock?

    Head over to the WanderersTip Steam Store Page to wishlist now — every wishlist helps an indie dev soar. Keep an eye out for release updates, and remember: not every cult on an island is what it quacks like.

    Find out more here

    #WanderersTip #CuriousQuestor #IndieGame #PixelArt #StealthGame #CultAdventure #ChoicesMatter #DuckVibes #Steam #SinglePlayer #techmash

  • Total Carnage Unleashed Darkenstein 3D: Total Trampage Blasts Out Oct 14!

    Total Carnage Unleashed Darkenstein 3D: Total Trampage Blasts Out Oct 14!

    You saved the dog — now wreck the place! MicroProse and solo developer Rowye have officially announced Darkenstein 3D: Total Trampage, the first major expansion for the beloved retro FPS — landing on Steam October 14, 2026.

    Built from the ground up by one passionate creator and published by the legendary MicroProse, this DLC promises more levels, more enemies, more weapons, and more ways to turn the battlefield into a mess.

    What Is Darkenstein 3D?

    The base game — which remains completely free-to-play — is a love letter to classic shooters like Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM, with a delightfully absurd twist:

    • You play as a furious drifter tearing through enemy territory
    • Your mission: rescue Gunther, your loyal dog, captured in a raid
    • Fast, brutal bullet-dodging combat with explosive physics and over-the-top gore
    • A rat companion who distracts foes and creates glorious chaos
    • No microtransactions, no battle passes — just pure, unfiltered shooter action

    What’s In Total Trampage?

    This isn’t just extra levels — it’s a full-scale expansion that reimagines, extends, and escalates everything you loved about the base game:

    FeatureDetails
    5 Remixed Campaign LevelsFamiliar locations — completely rebuilt with new layouts, encounters, and hidden secrets
    11 Endless MapsSurvive relentless waves. How long can you hold out?
    New WeaponsMore ways to tear enemies apart
    New EnemiesFresh threats firing back at you
    Challenge ModifiersTweak bullet speed, enemy damage, and more — dial it up or down
    New Game+Keep your arsenal, face tougher foes, replay the campaign harder
    Jukebox & New SoundtrackPick your soundtrack for the slaughter
    New AchievementsProve you conquered it all

    “More carnage. Same bad attitude.” — Rowye

    Release & Requirements

    DetailInfo
    Release Date14 October 2026
    DeveloperRowye (solo dev)
    PublisherMicroProse Software
    PlatformPC — Steam
    RequiresBase game Darkenstein 3D (free-to-play)
    LanguagesEnglish (Interface / Full Audio / Subtitles)
    Steam Page[Darkenstein 3D: Total Trampage](https://store.steampowered.com/app/5224130/Darkenstein_3D_Total_Trampage/)

    System Specs

    • Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, i5-2500K / FX-6300, GTX 950 / R7 370, 16 GB RAM, 18 GB space
    • Recommended: Windows 11 64-bit, i5-9600K / Ryzen 5 3600, RTX 3070 / RX 6700 XT, 16 GB RAM, 18 GB space

    Made With Passion — Not Profiteering

    Rowye spent four years crafting Darkenstein 3D as a tribute to the shooters that defined a generation. Total Trampage is the first paid content — and the base game stays free forever. No loot boxes, no battle passes, no endless currency grinding. Just a dev who loves what they do, giving you more of it.

    Ready to Rampage?

    Wishlist now on Steam and get ready — October 14th is when the real fun begins. Gunther’s safe. Now it’s your turn to unleash chaos.

    Find out more here

    #Darkenstein3D #TotalTrampage #MicroProse #Rowye #RetroFPS #IndieDev #SoloDev #Steam #DOOM #Wolfenstein #PCGaming #techmash

  • THIS IS NOT A GAME: Abyzou Rituals: The Manson Case Transcends Reality

    THIS IS NOT A GAME: Abyzou Rituals: The Manson Case Transcends Reality

    What you’re about to enter isn’t just a horror experience — it’s a threshold. Ecuadorian solo developer Ignacio Bustamante doesn’t present his debut project Abyzou Rituals: The Manson Case as a mere video game. Instead, he offers something far more personal: an immersive descent into the unknown that blurs the line between screen and psyche.

    “This is not a game. It is a ritual disguised as one.”

    What Is Abyzou Rituals?

    You are not playing a protagonist — you are accessing something unearthed. The experience unfolds as a recovered, corrupted archive from House 12, an abandoned property where a cult gathered, a ceremony turned violent, and something ancient was summoned — but never fully awakened.

    You sift through what remains:

    • Degraded found-footage tapes and audio recordings
    • Faded photographs and handwritten notes
    • Occult symbols, forbidden prayers, and ritual objects
    • Fragmented accounts of a ceremony halted before completion

    There are no guns. No jump-scare factories. Instead, you must reconstruct the ritual — piece together what happened, identify what was invoked, and decide whether to finish what was started… or seal the door forever.

    The Developer’s Vision — Beyond Entertainment

    For Ignacio Bustamante, this is more than a debut title. Coming from a professional background entirely outside game development, he approaches the medium as a storyteller first — crafting an experience designed to linger in your thoughts long after you close the screen.

    “I want to give players an intense experience through a story that is, to say the least, deeply unsettling — one that might even make them lose their soul along the way.” — Ignacio Bustamante

    The game deliberately erases the boundary between fiction and reality. It doesn’t ask you to suspend disbelief — it invites you to question what you believe is real.

    Key Details

    DetailInfo
    DeveloperManuel Ignacio Albuja Bustamante (solo debut)
    PlatformPC (Steam)
    GenrePsychological Horror / Found-Footage / Immersive Narrative
    Core PremiseReconstruct the incomplete ritual at House 12 from recovered archive material
    Philosophy“Every ritual requires consent.” — you choose how far to go
    StyleLo-fi, degraded, authentically unsettling presentation

    A Note Before You Enter

    This is not for the faint-hearted. Abyzou Rituals doesn’t rely on cheap shocks — it builds slow, suffocating dread through atmosphere, implication, and the uncomfortable feeling that you’re touching something you shouldn’t.

    Whether you view it as a masterwork of psychological horror storytelling or something that genuinely makes your skin crawl, one thing is certain: you won’t play it and forget it.

    Ready to Open the Archive?

    Find Abyzou Rituals: The Manson Case on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/5295730/ — but remember: every ritual requires consent. Once you start… you may not be the same.

    #AbyzouRituals #TheMansonCase #PsychologicalHorror #IndieHorror #SoloDev #IgnacioBustamante #FoundFootage #Steam #HorrorGame #BeyondReality #techmash

  • Into the Unknown — No Such Place: ChillyRoom’s Top-Down Extraction Shooter Revealed!

    Into the Unknown — No Such Place: ChillyRoom’s Top-Down Extraction Shooter Revealed!

    Enter zones that officially don’t exist. Fight threats no one was meant to find. Bring back what shouldn’t exist.

    No Such Place is the tense new top-down extraction shooter from ChillyRoom and their in-house team, Criti Team, casting you as an agent for the Unknown Research Consortium (U.R.C.) — a secretive organisation investigating supernatural anomalies erased from public record.

    What Is No Such Place?

    You’re a field operative for the U.R.C., dispatched into unstable dimensional fragments — reality-warped zones where normal rules don’t apply. Your mission: conduct reconnaissance, secure intel and relics, neutralise whatever lurks in the dark, and reach the extraction point before the zone collapses around you.

    Here’s what awaits:

    • Top-down PvE extraction — tense, tactical gameplay with a striking retro pixel-art aesthetic
    • Solo or co-op for up to 4 players — go in alone or team up with friends
    • Risk vs reward — every trip carries danger: die, and you lose everything you carried in
    • Procedurally shifting zones — nearly ten distinct anomalous environments at Early Access launch
    • Loot and survive — scavenge weapons, ammo, medical supplies, and rare anomalous relics
    • Customise your arsenal — unique weapon crafting lets you mix parts from different eras: attach a Victorian brass scope to a modern rifle, or a motorcycle suppressor to an assault rifle
    • Build your Safehouse — invest recovered resources to upgrade your base, unlock new gear, and strengthen your agents

    Launch Details

    DetailInfo
    DeveloperChillyRoom / Criti Team
    PublisherChillyRoom / LoongGate
    FormatEarly Access on Steam
    Release Date13 October 2026
    Playable NowFree Steam demo available
    ModesSingle-player + 1–4 player online co-op
    PlatformPC (Windows) via Steam

    The demo offers a solid taste of the action — and early progression carries over into the full release

    The Mission Briefing

    “Welcome to the U.R.C. You step into places officially stricken from all records — dimensional fragments where reality has frayed. Your job is simple: explore, document, extract. What you find there… some of it was never meant to be found. Return with it. Survive.”

    Each run balances careful exploration, tactical combat, and the clock — linger too long, and the anomaly consumes you. Make it out, and what you recover funds better gear, stronger weapons, and deeper investigations into the unknown.

    Ready to Deploy?

    Wishlist now on the No Such Place Steam Store Page and try the free demo ahead of the Early Access launch on 13 October. The anomalies are waiting — and so are the things that haunt them.

    Find out more here

    #NoSuchPlace #ChillyRoom #CritiTeam #ExtractionShooter #URC #IndieGame #Steam #EarlyAccess #CoOp #PixelArt #techmash

  • Can You Spot the Traitor? YOUR LIAR is out now on Steam with 10% Launch Discount!

    Can You Spot the Traitor? YOUR LIAR is out now on Steam with 10% Launch Discount!

    Trust no one — especially your friends! Independent developer MAgaming has officially launched YOUR LIAR, a tense and terrific four-player online social deduction party game, on Steam for Windows. And to celebrate, it’s 10% off for the first seven days only!

    What Is YOUR LIAR?

    Four players. One secret traitor. Zero trust.

    You and three teammates work together to nail a series of cooperative minigames — but there’s a catch: one of you is the Liar, and their whole job is to make the team fail, all while making every sabotage look like an honest mistake.

    Here’s how it plays:

    • 9 distinct minigames — from bomb defusal and block stacking to memory challenges, driving, and cracking safes
    • 5 games per match — randomly selected to keep every round fresh
    • Co-op with a twist — the honest players must complete challenges and watch for suspicious slips
    • Final vote — after the games, everyone names who they think the Liar is. Get it right, team wins — guess wrong, the Liar takes it all
    • Play your way — jump into Random Match with strangers, or host a Private Match and betray your friends

    Release & Discount Details

    DetailInfo
    Released24 September 2026
    PlatformSteam — Windows only
    Launch Offer10% off for the first 7 days
    Sale Ends1 October 2026
    LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese
    Players4-player online only
    DeveloperIndependent studio MAgaming

    Don’t wait — the discount vanishes when the seven-day window closes!

    Why It’s Worth Your Time

    Social deduction games are brilliant, but many rely on long, slow rounds. YOUR LIAR keeps things snappy: quick-fire minigames mean suspicion builds fast, mistakes happen constantly, and the Liar has plenty of chances to sow chaos without getting caught. It’s tense, funny, and perfect for a quick session — whether you’re teaming up with mates or testing how well you really know each other.

    Ready to Expose the Liar?

    Head to the YOUR LIAR Steam Store Page to grab the game at the discounted price before the offer expires on 1 October. Trust your gut — but trust no one.

    Find out more here

    #YOURLIAR #MAgaming #SocialDeduction #PartyGame #IndieDev #Steam #LaunchSale #Multiplayer #techmash

  • Evolve or Fall — Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Evolution DLC Out Now!

    Evolve or Fall — Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Evolution DLC Out Now!

    “The Hope for Humanity lies in Change.”

    The war for survival has entered a brutal new phase. Publisher and developer Slitherine has officially launched Evolution — the major story expansion for Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance — available right now on Steam. Legion has evolved. So must we.

    The Fight Moves North — A New Campaign Unfolds

    Lieutenant Alex Church leads the Resistance deep into the frozen wilderness of Canada, chasing hope: new allies, untapped resources, and a way to finally turn the tide against the relentless machine army. Across eight story-driven missions, you’ll traverse snow-laden forests, abandoned mining outposts, and Legion’s most secret experimental facilities — uncovering a terrifying new evolution in the enemy’s ranks.

    Legion Has Evolved — Meet the Rippers

    Legion isn’t just building more machines — it’s building deadlier ones. The Rev 6.5, known to the Resistance as the Rippers, is a terrifying new threat engineered for speed, pursuit, and devastating close-quarters combat. These sleek, bladed machines sprint across the battlefield, leap onto vehicles, and tear through infantry at point-blank range. Firearms alone won’t stop them — you must adapt, or you will fall.

    Humanity Evolves Too — Augment Your Forces

    The Resistance answers this threat with its own revolution: human augmentation technology. Soldiers can now undergo voluntary enhancements, boosting their speed, armour, and melee prowess to meet the Rippers on equal footing. The expansion introduces full melee combat to the RTS — positioning, cover, and firepower remain vital, but now your best troops can charge in and meet the machines blade-to-blade.

    What’s Included

    • 8-Mission Campaign — Follow Church, Silas, and Unit 1462 into Canada’s frozen frontline
    • Melee Combat System — A fundamental shift in how battles are fought
    • Rev 6.5 “Rippers” — Legion’s terrifying new fast-assault units
    • Human Augmentation — Upgrade your soldiers into enhanced hybrid fighters
    • New Environments — Frozen forests, industrial mines, and high-security research installations
    • Returning Cast — Matt Yulish (Church), Joe Corrigal (Silas), and Bentley Kalu (Mason) reprise their roles

    Out Now

    Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Evolution is available immediately on Steam for PC. The base game is required to play.

    The machines have changed their game. Now it’s humanity’s turn to evolve.

    Find out more here

    #TerminatorDarkFate #DefianceEvolution #Slitherine #RTS #Steam #DLC #GamingNews #TechMash

  • Glide Into the Unknown — Moonwakers Rides Into Early Access Now

    Glide Into the Unknown — Moonwakers Rides Into Early Access Now

    Silence. Snow. Ash. And a world waiting to be remembered. Independent studio Gaman Games has quietly launched Moonwakers — their atmospheric “chill-core” survival adventure — into Early Access on Steam, inviting players to glide across haunting landscapes and uncover what became of everything we knew.

    Chill-Core Survival — Ride, Explore, Endure

    Moonwakers defies the usual survival noise. This is chill-core: a gentler, meditative take on the genre where peace and peril walk hand in hand. You step into the role of a S.E.E.D — an advanced reconnaissance android — dispatched to survey a world draped in snow, dusted with ash, and etched with the quiet ruins of a forgotten past.

    At the heart of it all is movement. Carve across vast, sweeping terrain on a futuristic board, gliding down slopes, drifting through drifts, and skimming over ashen flats with fluid, graceful speed. It’s not just travel — it’s the soul of the game.

    What Lies Beneath the Ash

    Your mission is simple but profound: discover the truth of this world. Is it alien? A distant future? Or something far closer to home? Gaman Games deliberately leaves that question for you to answer, piece by quiet piece.

    Along the way you’ll:

    • Survey & Gather — Seek out life-sustaining elements to understand the planet’s — and humanity’s — fate
    • Manage Your Energy — Your most precious resource. Balance exploration with rest, conserve power through storms, and find shelter when the skies turn hostile
    • Unlock & Evolve — Gain new skills, boost your speed, extend your glide, and move with ever-greater freedom the more you discover
    • Weather the World — Ion storms sweep in without warning. Know where to hide — and when to run

    Quietly Yours — Early Access Begins Today

    There’s no loud fanfare here. Gaman Games says simply: “No huge marketing campaign. No massive announcement. No promise of perfection. Just a game we wanted to finally put into your hands.”

    Moonwakers is available right now on Steam, priced at £9.33 / $11.04 — a launch discount of 15% running until September 29. Early Access will shape the experience alongside player feedback as the world expands and deepens.

    The board is ready. The horizon calls. Will you ride into the unknown?

    Find out more here

    #Moonwakers #GamanGames #ChillCore #IndieDev #SurvivalGame #Exploration #EarlyAccess #Steam #Atmospheric #TechMash

  • Bid, Flip, Fortune — Max Bid Unveiled: Your Underground Empire Awaits!

    Bid, Flip, Fortune — Max Bid Unveiled: Your Underground Empire Awaits!

    Ever wondered what treasures lie sealed inside those mystery containers? Solo developer OkoruDev has lifted the lid on Max Bid — a slick, shadowy incremental game where you run a clandestine bidding device, outcut rivals, and turn unknown cargo into serious profit. The Steam page and reveal trailer are live right now, with full release targeted for Q1 2027.

    The Hustle — Bid, Open, Sell, Repeat

    Max Bid drops you into a grimy, retro-styled underground network where every transaction carries a thrill of risk and reward:

    • Bid Smart — Use your clunky, trusted device to place bids on sealed containers. Outmanoeuvre rival buyers before the timer ticks down
    • Uncover the Loot — Crack open your winnings and see what tumbled inside. It could be scrap to dump, broken gear needing repair, or rare goods worth a fortune
    • Fix & Flip — Patch up damaged items to boost their value, sell everything off, and watch the credits roll in
    • Upgrade & Automate — Pump profits back into your rig: boost luck, speed up auctions, and eventually automate the whole operation so it runs while you sleep
    • Crack the Treasure Containers — Special sealed safes appear occasionally. Nail the three-symbol code and you could hit the jackpot

    Built for Satisfaction — One Dev’s Vision

    Crafted entirely by solo creator OkoruDev, Max Bid leans into the addictive “just one more run” pull of the best incremental games, wrapped in a moody dark-retro 2.5D aesthetic. It’s designed to be easy to pick up, endlessly tweakable, and dangerously hard to step away from. With 20+ distinct containers to unlock and bid on, there’s always a bigger prize just one successful auction away.

    How to Follow the Action

    • Steam Page — Live now: wishlist today to catch the launch first
    • Announce Trailer — Available to watch right now
    • Full Release — Planned for Q1 2027 on PC

    The market never sleeps. The containers are waiting. Will you play it safe — or go for Max Bid?

    Find out more here

    #MaxBid #OkoruDev #IndieDev #IncrementalGame #BlackMarket #Simulation #Steam #ComingSoon #TechMash

  • Every Tile Counts — Packed Lair Unleashes Roguelike Base-Building Auto-Battler Chaos

    Every Tile Counts — Packed Lair Unleashes Roguelike Base-Building Auto-Battler Chaos

    Publisher Mystic Forge and indie studio Fables of Wits have officially launched Packed Lair — a razor-sharp fusion of roguelike strategy, Tetris-style base building, and auto-battler combat where clever placement is your greatest weapon. It’s out now on PC via Steam, and it’s every bit as addictive as it sounds.

    Build Tight, Fight Fierce

    You play as an evil lord commanding a cramped underground lair with one goal: squeeze maximum power out of minimum space. The twist? Every building has a unique shape — rotate it, slot it in, and watch as adjacent structures trigger powerful synergies, churn out resources, and spawn your monster army. There’s no wasted room here — every tile matters.

    The core loop is instantly gripping:

    • Draft & Pack — Choose from a fresh selection of buildings each round. Rotate and arrange them to unlock combos, buffs, and production bonuses
    • Auto-Battle — Your minions march out to face waves of invading heroes. Combat unfolds automatically, but you’re not just a spectator — cast spells to turn the tide, disrupt enemy formations, and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
    • Adapt & Repeat — Each run brings new building options, fresh layouts, and unexpected challenges. No two lairs — and no two strategies — play the same way

    Where Strategy Meets Style

    Packed Lair distils deep tactical decision-making into tight, satisfying runs. It’s about seeing connections others miss — placing a shrine next to a barracks to supercharge your troops, slotting a mana generator beside a spellcaster to fuel devastating attacks, and turning a tiny cave into an unstoppable war machine. Whether you’re optimising layouts or timing a game-changing fireball, the game keeps you thinking fast and planning ahead.

    Out Now — Rule Your Lair Today

    Packed Lair is available right now on Steam for PC, released September 22, 2026. With its uniquely charming hand-drawn aesthetic, quick-to-learn-but-hard-to-master mechanics, and endless replayability, it’s a must-play for strategy fans and roguelike lovers alike.

    Space is limited. Your ambition isn’t — time to pack your lair and defend it.

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