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PIXEL ART MMO ‘SOULBOUND’ INVITES PLAYERS TO A DEMO FOR STEAM NEXT FEST AHEAD OF JULY 21st RELEASE

Today, indie developer Spiderware is pleased to announce that their popular web-based MMORPG Soulbound is hosting a demo during Steam Next Fest. The game will release on July 21st. Originally launched for browser and Discord, the game has amassed over 1,000,000 players ahead of its anticipated release on Steam. Offering over 7 hours of gameplay in the demo, players will get to take a deep dive into this gorgeous digital realm ahead of the full launch next month.
 

Build Your Perfect Playstyle
Soulbound is a pixel-art MMO set inside a vast virtual world where combat, progression, and mystery are tightly intertwined. Create a custom character suited to your playstyle, choosing from over a dozen abilities and upgradeable skill trees: weather hits as a tank, support your team as a healer, or prioritize damage with a DPS build. Players can take on Soulbound’s fast-paced roguelite dungeons solo or start a guild to overcome these challenges with friends. However you choose to play, Soulbound’s secrets await, inviting players to uncover the hostile forces lurking beneath this pixelated reality. 

Your New Home and Hub
Upon awakening in your new digital reality, players will face The Anima – a collection of malevolent entities set on your destruction. However, hope isn’t lost, as a friendly robotic companion rescues you from imminent death and sets you on a new course: one that leads towards the destruction of The Anima. Your first step is buying and setting up your base of operations. Your home isn’t just for decoration, but rather your hub for progression to upgrade salvaged materials and craft new equipment. It’s not just another UI, but rather a space that grows and evolves with you. 

When your character and kit are ready, traverse through dungeons to hone your combative skills against enemy swarms and procedurally escalating boss encounters. As a Pioneer, you’ve got a lot of work to do before you can stand against The Anima. 

Coming To Steam July 21

Experience the beloved gameplay loop that made Soulbound a browser favorite. Test your equipment and combat prowess amidst Soulbound’s many dungeons, overcoming enemies to extract treasure for craftable weapons and materials. Feeling stuck solo? Soulbound seamlessly lets you team up with two other players to tackle a dungeon together, rewarding your cooperativeness with materials buried amidst the deepest depths. In addition to your co-op companions, Soulbound features a variety of NPCs to encounter throughout your travels. Meet your neighbors, explore the world, and unite the cities in the fight against The Anima. Best yet, roam the overworld free of mobs. Anticipate all of this and more in the game’s full launch, coming July 21st. 


Demo Features:

  • enjoy a thorough look at the world of Soulbound with 7+ hours of gameplay
  • Experience the first few chapters of the mysterious narrative centered around The Anima
  • Fast-paced, arena-based dungeon combat with in-game and Steam leaderboards to compare your best runs
  • Play solo or team up for 3-player cooperative gameplay
  • Explore the deep gear and crafting systems
  • Dive into the home design with the housing questline
     

Soulbound is coming to Steam on July 21st. A demo is available now for all those who’d like to experience the world before the full launch. To keep up with the development and share in the excitement with the community, or compete for the best score on the dungeon leaderboard, join the Discord or visit the website. 

About SpiderWare

Spiderware is the UK-based indie team behind the popular web game, Soulbound, coming soon to Steam. The team won Discord’s ‘Adventure Together’ App Pitch in 2024 and looks forward to the upcoming PC version.

Demo for Deckbuilder City-Builder Hybrid Little Tree Kingdom Now Available on Steam

Independent game studio Bumi Studio, published under Web Global Gaming, today shares Little Tree Kingdom, a deckbuilder city-builder hybrid available to play as a free demo on PC via Steam.

Watch the trailer here
Wishlist on Steam here

Little Tree Kingdom puts you in charge of a clan of gnomes building a new kingdom on, under, and inside a tree. Each turn, a hand of cards dictates what you can add to the colony: Extend roots, grow branches, build houses, set up mines, or open shops. The goal is to keep the colony’s welfare balanced. Let any of the welfare drop too low, and you’ll lose your colony’s heart. Literally.

But there are dangers to the kingdom. Disasters arrive, phantomlings show up, and what looked like a relaxing city-builder turns into a strategic puzzle where every card matters. Planning ahead and managing resources is the difference between a thriving colony and a graveyard.

Demo Features

  • 2 Mayors to choose from, each with their own playstyle
  • 54 cards to build your deck with
  • 7 weather conditions to survive through Spring
  • 4 Angels to seek blessings from each run
  • Various festivals, random events, and synergies to discover. Each run will feel fresh.
  • Multiple phantomlings and disasters that will keep you on your toes


Availability

Little Tree Kingdom is in development for PC (Steam). A free demo is available now. The full release date will be announced later.


About Bumi Studio

Bumi Studio is an Indonesian indie game development studio based in Malang, Indonesia. Little Tree Kingdom is their debut PC game.

About Web Global Gaming

Web Global Gaming is a Singapore-based indie game development studio. Little Tree Kingdom is developed in collaboration with Bumi Studio.

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past Confirmed for Consoles with Physical Editions Announced for PS5 and Nintendo Switch

Nejcraft is proud to announce its partnership with French indie studio Sol Brothers to bring Maseylia: Echoes of the Past to consoles. Following the game’s upcoming PC launch on June 19, 2026, the movement-driven 3D Metroidvania is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with physical editions confirmed for PS5 and Nintendo Switch.

First images of the retail editions are being revealed today, giving players an early look at the upcoming physical releases.

Inspired by Metroid Prime, Pseudoregalia, and Hollow Knight, Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is a true 3D Metroidvania built around freedom of movement, deep exploration, and non-linear progression. Set within a vast interconnected sci-fi world, players gradually unlock powerful traversal abilities that transform how they navigate the environment, revealing hidden routes, long-forgotten secrets, and entirely new possibilities for exploration.

Maseylia’s Key Features

  • Explore a vast interconnected 3D Metroidvania world.
  • Discover powerful abilities that unlock new paths, shortcuts, and secrets.
  • Traverse 6 unique biomes, each with its own atmosphere, enemies, and boss encounter.
  • Uncover the mysteries of a world abandoned after a devastating alien invasion.
  • Find hidden upgrades, optional areas, sequence breaks, and rewards for curious explorers.
  • Enjoy 10–15 hours of gameplay for the main ending, with significantly more content for completionists.
  • Available in 12 languages at launch.

Physical Editions

To celebrate the console announcement, physical editions for PS5 and Nintendo Switch have also been revealed. Published by Nejcraft, these editions bring Maseylia: Echoes of the Past to store shelves for players who prefer a boxed copy of their adventures.

Physical preorders are now live.

The full contents of the physical editions will be revealed in the coming weeks, but if you already know you want a boxed copy of Maseylia, you can secure yours today and be among the first supporters of the game.

Preorder here

Not ready to preorder yet? Sign up for Nejcraft’s newsletter and they’ll let you know as soon as the complete physical edition contents are announced.


Console Release Information

Platforms
PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

Physical Editions
PS5, Nintendo Switch

Estimated Retail Price
Digital Edition: 17€
Physical Edition: 35€ (contents to be announced)

Game Overview

  • 10–15 hours of gameplay
  • 6 unique biomes
  • 6 major bosses
  • 12 languages available at launch

About Sol Brothers

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is developed by Sol Brothers, an independent French game studio founded by Victor Abresol. The project has been developed over several years with support from talented musicians and family members contributing to various aspects of development and promotion. 

About Nejcraft

Nejcraft is a Czech-based publisher with over four years of experience in co-development, porting, distribution, and publishing. As developers themselves, the team keeps things personal and straightforward—no corporate hoops, just a small crew that knows each project inside and out. 

Alongside game development and publishing, Nejcraft is expanding into physical releases and collector-focused editions, including the physical edition of Laysara: Summit Kingdom. 

Links

Steam

PlayStation

Trailer

Website

STEAM DEMO, MOBILE PRE-ORDERS, NEW TRAILER AND SEPTEMBER 24 RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED FOR KINGDOM RUSH 6 GENESIS TD

Ironhide Game Studio has announced a wave of major updates for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD, the next entry in the beloved tower defense series. Starting today, you can experience the opening chapter of the game with a newly released Steam demo, pre-order the game on mobile via Google Play and the App Store, and watch a brand-new trailer ahead of the game’s full launch on September 24, 2026.

The Steam demo gives players their first hands-on look at Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD, returning them to the origins of the Kingdom for a battle to rewrite history. In this early taste of the full adventure, players will face the first waves of chaos unleashed by a young Vez’nan and begin uncovering the story behind one of the series’ most iconic figures.
 

“We have poured a ridiculous amount of love, passion, and coffee into Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD, and we are incredibly excited to finally put part of it into players’ hands,” said the Ironhide Team. “It is always a little scary sharing something you have spent so much time making, but more than anything, we are excited for players to jump in, discover its secrets, conquer its challenges, and create new memories with us.”
 

The Steam demo includes four stages from the full game’s total of 18, offering a first glimpse at the strategic, fast-paced, personality-packed tower defense gameplay that has defined the Kingdom Rush series. Players will be able to build with five of the game’s 15 total towers, including Archer, Mage, Artillery, and Barracks options, each bringing distinct tactical advantages to the battlefield.
 

The demo also introduces two of the game’s 12 powerful heroes: Gerald and Zefira. Players can turn the tide of battle using three of the game’s nine spells, Reinforcements, Rain of Fire, and Royal Edict, and test their tactical skills in Iron mode, one of five total modes included in the full game.
 

Alongside the Steam demo, mobile pre-orders are now officially open on Google Play and iOS. Players who want to join the fight on day one can pre-register & wishlist now to get ready for launch across platforms.
 

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD will launch on September 24, 2026.
 

Key Links

Steam Demo
Steam Page
Google Play
iOS
Website
 

Demo Features :

The Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Steam demo includes:
 

  • 4 stages from the full game’s 18-stage campaign
  • 5 towers from the full game’s 15 total towers
  • 2 playable heroes: Gerald and Zefira
  • 3 spells: Reinforcements, Rain of Fire, and Royal Edict
  • Iron mode, one of five total game modes
  • A first look at the battle to defend the past and change the future
     

The demo is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese-Brazilian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

 About Ironhide Game Studio

Ironhide Game Studio is a game developer best known for creating the award-winning Kingdom Rush series. With a passion for strategy, humor, hand-crafted art, and unforgettable gameplay, Ironhide has built a global community of players who continue to defend the Kingdom across PC and mobile platfo

Team17 and The Breach Studios Announce Partnership to Publish Open-World Wild West Adventure Game Westlanders.

The Breach Studios and Team17 have tannounced a partnership to publish open-world Wild West survival adventure Westlanders, which will be launching into Steam Early Access in early 2027. The ambitious title drops players into a hostile 19th-century Wild West where they must survive and thrive… by any means necessary. 

Combining survival, crafting, building, and management gameplay, Westlanders offers a deep, multi-layered experience where players evolve from desperate survivors into leaders of a thriving economic network. Utilizing their wagon as a customizable mobile base, players will explore uncharted regions, hunt for resources, and attempt to survive brutal environments – all while keeping an eye out for the bandits and beasts that stalk their footsteps.

Can you survive as a Westlander? Watch the announcement trailer here

Harley Homewood, General Manager, Team17, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with The Breach Studios to publish Westlanders – their unique take on the survival-crafting genre had us hooked from the get go, and we know players will fall in love with the beautifully hostile world the team has created, just like we have.”

Ferran Punti, CEO, The Breach Studios, said: “We could not be more excited to welcome Team17 to the Wild West, they are the perfect publishing partner to help our open-world dreams become a reality. We also want to say thank you to Radical Theory for all of their support as our marketing partner over the last 8 months, Westlanders would not be where it is today without their support.” 

Westlanders Key Features:

  • SURVIVE a dynamic open world, teeming with life and fraught with peril as you explore vast landscapes from your customisable wagon
  • DISCOVER vital resources, hidden locations, and unique characters, and thrive by forging a network of settlements across the entire valley.
  • CRAFT & INNOVATE everything from basic tools to ingenious innovations, progressing through a deep tech tree to unlock powerful gear and useful buildings.
  • BUILD & CUSTOMISE your own settlements, transforming the wilderness into bustling hubs.
  • PRODUCE & HARNESS the land’s bounty through farming, ranching, and mining, and optimise your production lines through research and worker automations

Westlanders is currently in development for PC Early Access in 2027, with consoles planned for 1.0 launch at a later date. 

About The Breach Studios

The Breach Studios is a Barcelona-based development studio creating high-quality, cross-platform entertainment. Founded by industry veterans in AA–AAA development and live-ops, the studio blends creativity and technical excellence. Specializing in PC, console, and cross-play multiplayer titles, with a multidisciplinary team skilled in Unreal Engine, game design, art direction, and online infrastructure, The Breach Studios delivers efficient, high-quality projects for publishers, investors, and strategic partners.

About Team17   

Founded in 1990, Team17 is part of Everplay Group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering indie developer partners and games. Team17 has an extensive portfolio of over 150 titles that players around the world love for a lifetime, including DREDGE, Date Everything, and Overcooked!, together with multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands such as Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information

Tactical Escape Adventure Drag ‘N Dungeon to participate in Steam Next Fest with updated demo

Indie developer Demon Girl and publisher Tambù Digital have announced that tactical escape adventure Drag ‘N Dungeon will be participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest with an updated playable demo, giving players a chance to experience the opening area of the game.

Launching on PC via Steam later this summer, Drag ‘N Dungeon combines real-time action with tactical decision-making in a unique voxel-style dungeon crawler where every move can mean the difference between freedom and failure. Trapped within a mysterious dungeon filled with dangerous enemies, hidden secrets, and deadly obstacles, players must recruit powerful heroes, master their unique abilities, and adapt their strategies to survive.

Available throughout Steam Next Fest from June 15–22, the demo allows players to explore the first area of the dungeon, recruit their initial heroes, and experience the game’s distinctive blend of fast-paced action and tactical team management. Along the way, adventurers will uncover secrets, tackle environmental challenges, and begin assembling the foundations of a powerful escape team.

While the demo offers a substantial introduction to the adventure, it represents only a small glimpse of the journey that awaits in the full game. Beyond the demo lies a vast dungeon packed with additional heroes to recruit, new environments to discover, hidden puzzles to solve, and countless challenges waiting to be overcome.

Watch the Drag ‘N Dungeon Steam Next Fest trailer here

Throughout Steam Next Fest, players will also be able to watch a special Steam Broadcast hosted by the development team, featuring new gameplay, behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of Drag ‘N Dungeon, and an opportunity to learn more about the adventure ahead. 

About Drag ‘N Dungeon

Drag ‘N Dungeon is a tactical dungeon-crawling adventure where players recruit and command up to 40 unique heroes, each bringing their own abilities, strengths, and synergies to the battlefield. Choosing the right team composition is essential as you navigate dangerous environments, overcome fiendish traps, and battle increasingly powerful enemies.

Free from traditional grid-based restrictions, combat unfolds in dynamic real-time encounters where positioning, timing, and quick thinking are vital to survival. Every room presents new challenges, demanding both strategic planning and split-second decision-making as players push deeper into the dungeon in search of freedom.

With secrets hidden around every corner, powerful heroes waiting to be discovered, and countless tactical possibilities to master, Drag ‘N Dungeon offers a fresh take on the dungeon-crawling genre that rewards creativity, experimentation, and perseverance.

Wishlist Drag ‘N Dungeon on Steam today and prepare to begin your escape when the demo arrives as part of Steam Next Fest from June 15–22.

Follow Drag ‘N Dungeon’s development journey on social media X | Instagram | Website | Reddit | TikTok 

Join the community on Steam

PR contact: 

Mark Allen 

Mark Allen PR on behalf of Tambù Games

mark@markallenpr.co.uk 

About Demon Girl

Demon Girl is an independent game development studio based in Lucca, Italy, founded in 2021. Comprising a small, dedicated team of creative professionals, Demon Girl is focused on delivering exciting new gaming experiences to players worldwide. Drawing on extensive experience from previous collaborations with videogames like Still Time and Unit 4, the team is committed to creating innovative and engaging games. With a passion for unique titles, the studio’s projects include the metroidvania Demoniaca and the upcoming online game Death Blonde.

About Tambù Digital

Tambù Digital is the video game division of Tambù, an Italian company established in 2018 known for its creativity in board games and gamification. The studio focuses on blending deep strategic mechanics with engaging storytelling to create unique indie experiences

Demo for Unapologetic Bullet Hell Shoot ’Em Up Warding Witches Now Available on Steam

Sonorode and Headup Games have launched the demo for their classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up Warding Witches on Steam. Players will get to play the entirety of stage one and part of stage two as Willa or Talia – or even both in local coop. To make sure all players can enjoy the demo, it features three difficulty options, as well as a story mode for shmup beginners and an arcade mode for veterans.

Warding Witches delivers a fast-paced, classic bullet hell experience where players must balance attacking, dodging, and defending against relentless waves of enemies. With unique witches to choose from, an elegant defense system, and a seamless scoring mechanic that rewards varied playstyles, the game offers both accessibility for newcomers and depth for seasoned genre fans.

Key Features of Warding Witches include: 

  • Classic Bullet Hell, Modern Flow – Tight, responsive controls and intuitive mechanics make dodging, shielding, and attacking seamless.
  • Warding, Not Bombing – Instead of bombs, conjure powerful shields and other defensive workings depending on your playstyle.
  • Modern Scoring – Master risk-reward mechanics to build your bonus meter and alter your powers and survivability by scoring well.
  • Handcrafted Pixel Art & Spellbinding Music – Jam out to gorgeous pixel visuals and an  electrifying fantasy soundtrack by Sonorode.
  • Unlockable Extras – Discover beautifully illustrated artwork and deep lore in extra modes as you progress.

Media Contact
Alexandra Batty
Senior Communications Manager
press@headupgames.com

K-pop Idol management sim K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut set to release on 16th July 2026

PQube and developer Wisageni Studio are thrilled to announce that their K-pop idol management sim, K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, will release on 16th July 2026. Launching both physically and digitally on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, and digitally on Xbox Series consoles and PC (via Steam), the game invites players to recruit and manage their dream K-pop group on their journey to debut.

Players can get a taste of life as a K-pop Idol manager in the newly updated Steam® demo for K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, as they navigate the unpredictable challenges of the K-pop industry. This new demo introduces French, German and Spanish localization, new interactions between trainees and improved graphics! This same demo has also made its debut on Xbox Series consoles, allowing players to manage their K-pop group on console for the first time ahead of launch.

To celebrate the announcement, a brand-new release date trailer was revealed, offering a fresh glimpse of the deep management gameplay on offer when the game launches next month.

About K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut

The ultimate crossover between K-pop and life simulation! Step into the role of manager and build your dream idol group by scouting talent, managing schedules, choosing outfits, planning social media, and organizing the perfect album. Can you make it to debut?

Key Features:

  • Your Dream K-Pop Group: Choose from eight unique trainees, from the cheerful Minji to the shy Ai, the lineup and skillset of your group is in your hands, and it’s your job to shape them as stars.
  • Plan Their Schedule: As the manager, it’s your job to balance stamina, finances, and workload. Push your idols too hard and risk burnout, but pamper them too much and you’ll quickly run out of funds!
  • Relationships Matter: The bonds you build shape every outcome. Your decisions influence how each character perceives you, unlocking new encounters, storylines and endings.
  • Original K-pop Soundtrack: Featuring exclusive music and special vocal tracks for your group’s debut, produced just for this game. K-pop fans will be clamouring for the tracklist.
  • Immersive Minigames: Scout new idols, hit the right notes during vocal practice, and master dance routines in rhythm challenges. Your performance in these mini-games determines your success as an idol manager.
  • Visual Adventure: Stunning hand-drawn artwork brings a rich world to life. Beautifully animated emotions and gestures make your idols feel truly alive, letting you connect with them like never before.

To learn more about K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut be sure to check out the official website, subscribe to the official PQube YouTube channel, Like us on Facebook, and Follow us on X, Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok.

About PQube
PQube is a leading developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment, with a diverse international team passionate about publishing games they love. Partnering with developers globally, PQube delivers immersive, memorable gaming experiences to players across all major gaming platforms. Its rich, ever-expanding portfolio features established fan-favorites like Kitaria Fables, Potion Permit, Discounty, Adorable Adventures and Tormented Souls, alongside exciting new projects including Kusan: City of Wolves, Sniper Dan, They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror, Aggelos 2, K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, The Detectorist Guild and Spyder: Agent 8. Learn more at www.pqube.co.uk.

About Wisageni Studio
Wisageni Studio (PT Wisageni Multimedia Indonesia) is an Indonesian game development studio based in Sleman, Yogyakarta. We have been committed to delivering great experiences to gamers since 2015 through original game IPs and outsourcing services. Coming from diverse backgrounds and led by women, our team brings solid expertise and is united by one shared passion: creating games as a universal medium to tell stories, share emotions, and spark creativity.

Updated Demo for Duelist: Idle Expedition Available Now Ahead of Steam Next Fest

One Interactive Studio and Infini Fun today announced that an updated free demo for Duelist: Idle Expedition is now available on Steam ahead of Steam Next Fest. The latest demo gives an early look at the JRPG pixel-art idle auto-battler ahead of its planned release later this year. Designed to live on your taskbar, Duelist: Idle Expedition lets players build and manage a travelling guild of hand-drawn Duelists, watching them fight, grow, and adventure across the Continent, even when you step away. With 91 unique roles spanning 7 main classes and 21 sub-classes, over 200 pieces of equipment to grind for, and a deep camp management system complete with a Tavern, Blacksmith, and Shopkeeper, the game blends satisfying idle progression with genuine strategic depth.

The demo offers a hands-on introduction to the game’s core loop: recruit Duelists, discover powerful role combinations, gear them up, and defeat rival Guilds across the Continent. Players can also begin building their camp facilities, unlocking followers and regional Combat Styles that open up new build strategies and progression paths.

Key Features:
 

  • 91 Unique Duelist Roles: Choose from 7 main classes and 21 sub-classes, each with individual abilities and animations. Discover the most powerful combinations to build your legendary team.
  • Taskbar Idle Battler: Your Guild fights and progresses automatically, making it the perfect companion for your working day. Your adventure continues even when you’re busy.
  • Deep Equipment System: Grind for over 200 items, including 60+ class-exclusive Legendary Equipment pieces, and customise each piece through enchanting to perfect your build.
  • Camp Management: Run your travelling camp; grow revenue at the Tavern, upgrade your Blacksmith for superior gear, and let your Shopkeeper turn spoils into supplies.
  • Followers & Combat Styles: Defeat rival Duelists to earn Followers and unlock regional Combat Styles that add new layers of strategy and progression.
  • Multilingual Support: Available in 15 languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and more.

For more information on Duelist: Idle Expedition:

Wishlist on Steam 

One Interactive Studio on YouTube 

One Interactive Studio on X 

One Interactive Studio on Discord

About Infini Fun


Infini Fun is a China-based game publisher founded in 2024 with a strong focus on the global market. Specializing in multi-platform titles for PC and consoles, the company provides funding and technical support for developers, while also offering comprehensive services across all stages of game development, including platform porting, localization QA, and design consulting. Backed by a team with over 15 years of publishing experience, Infini Fun approaches each project with care and passion, aiming to build long-term creative partnerships with developers and serve as a bridge connecting creators and players around the world.

Official Website

God of War-Inspired Slavic fantasy adventure Dark Queen of Samobor gets a playable demo and a brand-new trailer, along with the Kickstarter launch

 Indie developer from Croatia Downtown Game Studio has announced the start of their Kickstarter campaign as well as the first public demo of their upcoming adventure Dark Queen of Samobor on Steam , as part of Games from Croatia festival.

Dark Queen of Samobor is an atmospheric 2.5D side-scroller set in a world drawn from Croatian and Slavic folklore. You are pulled into the pages of a storybook and live the tale from within: a knight on a raid into the realm of the Dark Queen, the feared ruler who has cast darkness over your homeland. It is a game about courage in the face of beautiful, haunting evil. Think Slavic God of War but it’s a side-scroller, with INSIDE-like atmosphere.

Features
– Handcrafted visuals inspired by classic Disney animations and dark fantasy movies of the 80s
– Cinematic camera telling the story through environment and epic moments
– Hack and slash combat & axe throwing inspired by God of War
– Dark fantasy story rooted in Slavic mythology and Croatian literature

Availability and assets
Demo is available on Steam as part of Games from Croatia festival. The full game will launch in early 2027. Kickstarter campaign is live today, June 8th.

Steam Page
Kickstarter Page
Kickstarter + Demo Trailer

About Downtown Game Studio
Downtown Game Studio is an indie game development studio dedicated to building beautiful and unique narrative experiences. Located in Osijek, Croatia, currently developing atmospheric 2.5D adventure, Dark Queen of Samobor.

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