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Puzzler Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery Releasing May 13th

Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery, the hiss-terical noir detective puzzler from developer Nobody Crown, and publisher Devcats will be available PC via Steam on Wednesday, May 13th. Employ a sharp wit, and a sleuth’s whiskers, in the demo with more than 7,000 downloads, available now on Steam.
 

Investigate a whimsical catspiracy as the soft-boiled Detective, famous for crushing crime and a penchant for catnip. Investigate a once-thriving museum now turned grisly crime scene and uncover the truth behind an attempted heist-of-the-century. Sift through a litterbox of clues for key evidence and potential leads in order to unravel this complex case.
 

Was it the pig from out of town with a seedy past or, perhaps it was the stuck-up old schnauzer who’s always sniffing around! Add critical information to the detailed conspiracy board, but keep all the red string to a minimum — it’s way too much of a distraction. Interrogate suspects and cross-examine witnesses until you can fill every meowsterious blank.
 

“Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery blends satisfying deductive gameplay with an absurd amount of lighthearted humor,” said Eric Allen K., solo developer at Nobody Crown. “I’ve pulled inspirations from across the genre to craft a uniquely deep, but low pressure experience that will have aspiring feline investigators pondering (and chuckling) from the beginning to its unexpected end.”
 

Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery launches on Steam for Windows PC on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 for $9.99. For more information, visit the official website and follow the developer on Bluesky.
 

For all of the latest updates on other Devcats titles, make sure to visit the official Devcats website, follow the studio on X, Instagram, TikTok, and join the rest of the cool cats on Discord.
 

About Devcats
 

Devcats is an independent development studio based in Brazil, consisting of six rescued cats cooking up biscuits and cat-themed games while raising awareness on adoption and rescue. They strive to create cozy and wholesome experiences through imaginative ideas and valued community feedback.

The studio opened a publishing arm in 2026, aiming to lend its expertise in marketing, community-building, and game development to support other cozy and wholesome indie games, offering services and assistance with marketing, localization, music, game direction, and more. 

For more information, visit the official Devcats website.
 

About Nobody Crown
 

Nobody Crown is a one-man development team based in Pennsylvania. The studio endeavors to tell extraordinary stories with satisfying mechanics

For more information, visit the official website.

Demo for Indie Survival Game Worlds Explorers now on Steam

Pioneers Games, led by solo developer Rafał, has released a playable demo of its survival game Worlds Explorers.
 
Stranded on a mysterious alien world, your crew must fix the ship and leave the planet. To survive, you & your crew must adapt to each planet’s unique challenges by hunting alien wildlife for food, gathering vital resources, and also interacting with advanced alien civilizations.

The full game features five unique planets, each offering distinct challenges, secrets, and opportunities for exploration. Every world is handcrafted, with detailed ecosystems, unpredictable weather, and its own set of dangers and additional planets are planned for future updates.
 
In the demo, players can experience one complete planet from the beginning of the game through to its conclusion.

Key Features:

  • Explore Unique Planets: Discover diverse ecosystems, alien creatures, and hidden phenomena on procedurally designed worlds.
  • Engage in Tactical Combat: Hunt alien animals, fend off threats, and choose your preferred fighting style with a variety of weapons.
  • Craft and Customize: Create advanced tools and gear to help your crew adapt to planetary conditions.
  • Survive and Escape: Balance food, water, and resources while repairing your ship to explore new planets.

Demo of Worlds Explorers can be played on Steam.

ABOUT Pioneers Games

Rafał is a solo game developer from Poland. Inspired by Stanisław Lem’s sci-fi novels Eden and The Invincible, the idea for Worlds Explorers began to take shape in 2017. The books’ themes of alien ecosystems and mysterious phenomena deeply influenced the game’s vision.

Brawler/RTS hybrid Gangs of Asia Launching May 5th on Steam

MicroProse is excited to announce that Gangs of Asia, a fast-paced hybrid of skill-based melee combat and real-time strategy, will launch on Steam May 5th.

Blending the immediacy of a brawler with the tactical depth of an RTS, Gangs of Asia puts players directly into the action as powerful gang leaders fighting for control across vibrant, stylized city districts inspired by East Asian culture. Every match is a dynamic clash of personal skill, unit control, and battlefield awareness where players must both outfight and outthink their opponents.

Watch the Official Announcement Trailer here

At the center of the experience is a unique dual-layer gameplay system where players control their own character in real-time, engaging in visceral, timing-based combat while simultaneously capturing buildings, managing resources, and deploying units to dominate the map. The result is fast, unpredictable gameplay where every decision matters and every fight can turn the tide.

With a strong focus on multiplayer mayhem, personality-driven factions, and emergent chaos, Gangs of Asia delivers matches that are easy to pick up, but packed with depth for those who master its systems.
 
Key Features:

  • Fight and Command at the Same Time
    Take direct control of your gang leader in skill-based, real-time combat while issuing orders, capturing territory, and managing your forces across the map.
  • Fast-Paced, Replayable Matches
    Jump into intense matches designed for quick sessions and high replayability, where no two battles play out the same.
  • Distinct Gang Leaders and Playstyles
    Choose from a diverse roster of characters-each with unique abilities, strengths, and combat styles that shape your strategy and approach.
  • Dynamic Urban Battlefields
    Fight across colorful, densely packed environments filled with interactive elements, destructible objects, and strategic points to control.
  • Build, Capture, Dominate
    Expand your influence by capturing buildings, generating resources, and deploying specialized units such as ninjas, brawlers, and heavy hitters.
  • Unpredictable Chaos and Emergent Gameplay
    From sudden ability combos to all-out gang clashes, matches evolve organically, creating constant “what just happened?” moments.
  • Multiplayer-Focused Experience
    Play solo or jump into competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes
  • Accessible, Yet Deep
    Easy to learn but hard to master, Gangs of Asia rewards both quick reflexes and strategic thinking.

Gangs of Asia launches on Steam May 5th. Players can wishlist the game now and prepare to bring order or chaos to the streets.

For more information, visit the Steam page.

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MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking classics and new blockbuster titles such as Falcon, HighFleet, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, Ground Branch, Gunship and many more! Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of new generations of gamers.

Wholesome Narrative Puzzle Game A Storied Life: Tabitha now available on Steam and Nintendo Switch

The pages are waiting. What will you fill them with? Wholesome narrative puzzle game A Storied Life: Tabitha is available now on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch™ at a suggested retail price of $14.99/£12.99/$14.99, with a 10% launch discount on Steam.

Watch the trailer here

A Storied Life: Tabitha began as an idea from writer Cherish Goldstraw, who brought it to studio director Terry Goodwin and began developing it with a team within Lab42 Games. The team brought the game to publisher Secret Mode, who has worked with the studio on ports for games like A Little to the Left and Wobbledogs, and immediately fell in love with the watercolor aesthetics and unique narrative design.

A Storied Life: Tabitha takes you to Lavender Laithe, the former home of Tabitha, a recently-deceased loved one. Upon arriving, you discover that Tabitha has an agreement with a publisher to print her memoirs… which have just been damaged due to an unfortunate mishap. It’s up to you to go through the house and piece together Tabitha’s life, filling in the gaps left in her memoir pages using the items you find along the way.

Explore the house room by room and decide what you’ll keep, what should be sold, and what can be recycled. Move furniture and search through cupboards and drawers to find tucked-away items which may hold more intriguing memories. You only have one cardboard box for keepsakes per room, so prepare for difficult decisions as you choose which elements of Tabitha’s life you want to remember.

Fit all you can into your box, rotating and aligning items and reinforcing the box with tape when things get too heavy. Fold flexible objects like letters and stuff them into envelopes to save space. Fragile items can smash if not properly cushioned, so place them carefully among soft objects, or wrap them in bubble wrap to keep them secure. On the other hand, broken items aren’t the end of the world and may reveal new secrets…

Fill the gaps in Tabitha’s memoirs using the items you’ve chosen to save and uncover the many sides of this fascinating person. How she’s remembered is up to you – was she a caring mother? A budding botanist? A dabbler in the arcane arts? Write a coherent narrative to please the publisher or use a jumble of mismatched words to write something a little more avant-garde. Tabitha’s life is now your story to tell.

Return to Tabitha’s home multiple times to rewrite her story and find new facets to her life. Search every nook and cranny for hidden items and intriguing easter eggs. Or recycle everything and take nothing of Tabitha’s life with you. There are many choices to be made, and no right or wrong answers – only the memories you choose to keep.

“This has been one of the most fulfilling projects we’ve ever worked on, and we’re so excited to finally get the full game into player’s hands,” said Lab42 Games’ Terry Goodwin and Cherish Goldstraw. “We’ve been bowled over by the positive reception so far, and it’s been a pleasure watching people resonate with our little game. We hope they enjoy the full experience just as much.”

About A Storied Life: Tabitha
A Storied Life: Tabitha is a cozy narrative game about memory, legacy, discovery, and joy.
An elderly loved one has died, leaving you their estate and a letter encouraging you to sell any valuables. But when a mishap spoils their soon-to-be-published memoirs, you set out to repair the damage, piecing together their hidden past using the items you inherit.

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About Secret Mode
Secret Mode is an independent publisher and the winner of the MCV/Develop Indie Publisher of the Year 2025 award, Ukie Best UK Publisher 2024 award, and the Debug Indie Game Best Influencer Marketing 2025 award. In March 2025 Emona Capital LLP, a financial investor with deep expertise in the gaming industry, partnered with CEO Ed Blincoe and CPO James Schall in the successful buyout of Secret Mode. Published titles include triple-BAFTA-winner Still Wakes the Deep, A Little to the Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and Escape the Backrooms.

For more information visit: wearesecretmode.com

About Lab42 Games
Founded in 2015, Lab42 became a Sumo Digital studio in 2020. The studio has worked on a range of projects for console, PC, VR and mobile for clients including Sega, Activision, Microsoft, Klei Entertainment, Aspyr, Ripstone, Dovetail Games, and Payload Studios. Recent projects from Lab42 includes porting services for Sonic Mania, Forza Motorsport, A Little to the Left and Metal: Hellsinger VR.
For more information visit: lab42.game

Fight Life: Vanguard is Now Available on Steam!

Today, Two Cakes Studio announced that  Fight Life: Vanguard, a tactical turn-based RPG set in a pixel-art dark fantasy world developed by StartImpulse, is now available on Steam.

In honor of this, the game is now discounted by 20% to encourage players to participate!

Watch the Launch Trailer Here

Key Features:

  • Three difficulty levels – from accessible to unforgiving. Even “normal” requires tactical thinking, while “hard” is a true test for seasoned players
  • Engaging story – lead a mercenary squad through a dark fantasy world, battling the Spider Queen, skeletons, wolves, and the Goblin King. A mysterious spirit will guide you toward the truth about Darksoul
  • Turn-based tactical combat – build your squad from a diverse recruit pool, develop your characters and craft the right strategy for every encounter
  • Localized in 13 languages – including full English, Japanese, German, French, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Polish, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Korean and Chinese support. Players can enjoy the narrative and complex tactical explanations in their native language, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Pixel art visuals – atmospheric pixel art set in a dark fantasy world
  • Lightweight and compact – minimal system requirements, minimal storage space

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About the Game
Fight Life: Vanguard is a Tactical Turn-Based RPG that challenges players to think strategically while immersing them in a richly detailed world. The game combines classic turn-based combat mechanics with modern design sensibilities, creating an experience that rewards careful planning and tactical mastery. Players must assemble their squad, position units wisely, and make critical decisions both on and off the battlefield

Embark on a journey alongside once mighty and generous, now the forgotten god, whose energy slowly dissipates from the world. Betrayed by his human apprentice who decided to become a new divine by sacrificing his master, the Divine Spirit initially distrusts humanity until witnessing their bravery in defending against darkness. Before going to the void God is ready to make his last call to save humankind.

EMBRACE THE MANTLE OF COMMANDER
Lead a squad of brave adventurers through a war-torn world besieged by darkness. Engage in meticulously crafted turn-based battles spanning four captivating chapters, where green recruits evolve into seasoned warriors.

USE YOUR STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL SKILLS
Challenge your strategic prowess as you navigate through tactical encounters, devising maneuvers, launching assaults, and striving to tip the scales of the conflict in your favor. Witness the transformation of your ragtag group into legendary heroes, forged from humble beginnings into mythical champions.


BUILD YOUR SQUAD OF RECRUITS
Invest in the growth of your team, meticulously nurturing their skills and resilience to endure the harrowing trials ahead. Every decision counts as you strive to carve a path of hope amidst a bleak and seemingly insurmountable crisis.


General Information:
Title: Fight Life: Vanguard

Genre: Strategy, Turn-Based, RPG
Developer: StartImpulse
Publisher: TwoCakesStudio
Release: 10 April, 2026
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,   Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Korean, Polish, Ukrainian, Turkish

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About TwoCakesStudio
Two Cakes Studio is an indie video game development and publishing studio that creates a diverse range of creative and engaging video games across genres, from survival horror and action RPG to medieval colony sims and strategic turn-based titles. Two Cakes Studio is committed to delivering innovative gaming experiences and supporting games at every stage of the development lifecycle.

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Valkyrie Initiative Announces Fast-Paced 2D Platformer Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel

Valkyrie Initiative and solo developer 70`Strike today announced Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel, a fast-paced 2D platformer inspired by the 16-bit classics of the ’90s, coming to PC via Steam and GOG as well as PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Packed with humor, destruction, grotesque enemies, and pure hellish energy, the game sends players into a bizarre underworld where the circles of Hell have been reimagined as the floors of a chaotic infernal hotel

Watch the official announcement trailer here

In Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel, players take control of Mr. K, an ordinary office clerk and all-around decent guy whose fate takes a darkly comic turn after a ridiculous accident sends him straight to Hell instead of Heaven. There, he arrives at the gates of the Inferno Hotel, a surreal place where each floor has its own rules, atmosphere, and dangers. With the hotel in chaos and its floors sealed off, Mr. K must fight his way through every trial in search of an audience with the Boss to set this cosmic mistake right.

The game will take players through nine floors of the Inferno Hotel and more than forty handcrafted levels, blending fast and dynamic platforming with strange mechanics, grotesque enemies and bosses, and surreal locations ranging from fiery factories to a park of homeless souls. Built around the spirit of the Mega Drive and Super Nintendo era, the game combines familiar retro sensibilities with fresh ideas, satirical humor, and an offbeat personality of its own.

To celebrate the announcement, Valkyrie Initiative has also opened Steam Playtest sign-ups for the game. Players who take part in the Playtest and meet certain conditions will have the chance to earn a range of exclusive in-game rewards, which will be granted at the full launch of the game. These rewards include a golden kettlebell skin, a smelly kettlebell skin, and a stylish yellow shirt for Mr. K.

Some of these rewards will require genuine skill. Players who complete every level in the Playtest build with an S Rank will unlock the Steam achievement “Golden Run”, qualifying them for the top reward, provided they also wishlist the game and follow Valkyrie Initiative’s publisher page on Steam. Additional rewards can be unlocked through other Playtest achievements and participation requirements. The Playtest start date will be announced at a later time.

“After working on the dark and demanding world of Skelethrone, I wanted to create something lighter, stranger, and more playful without losing the sense of challenge and personality that makes action games memorable,” said Ksayfar (Dmitriy Bukhtatov), solo developer at 70`Strike. “Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel is my love letter to the weird energy of ’90s platformers — games like Earthworm Jim, Boogerman, Bubba ’n’ Stix, and Sonic — filtered through a bizarre vision of Hell inspired by The Divine Comedy. It’s fast, surreal, hand-crafted, and intentionally a little unhinged.”

Key features of Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel include:

  • Fast-paced, dynamic 2D platforming
  • Two gameplay modes: Classic with limited lives, and Arcade, where players cannot die but lose more points when hit
  • Over 40 levels spread across nine floors of the Inferno Hotel
  • Grotesque enemies and bosses
  • Surreal locations and bizarre underworld humor
  • Hand-drawn pixel art and frame-by-frame animation
  • A retro-inspired soundtrack composed by the developer, blending jazz, ’80s disco, blues, and more

Players can wishlist the game and request access to the Steam Playtest here

70`Strike is the solo development label of Ksayfar (Dmitriy Bukhtatov). Following work on Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona, Bukhtatov began development on Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel as a more playful and eccentric project inspired by classic ’90s platformers, hand-drawn pixel animation, and a whimsical reinterpretation of Hell.About Valkyrie Initiative

Valkyrie Initiative is a publisher focused on bringing distinctive games to players across multiple platforms. The company works with development partners on publishing, platform releases, and community-facing initiatives for original indie and mid-core titles.

Demo for Chaotic Physics-Based Wheelchair game Wheelie Bad Now Available on Steam

Whisperlight Games today announced that the playable demo for Wheelie Bad is now available on PC via Steam.

Wheelie Bad is a hilarious, physics-based 2-player “coopetitive” game that answers one simple question: which of you is the deadweight? Players take control of crash test dummies in wheelchairs and battle against chaotic physics and absurd obstacles in one massive, continuous environment where failing is just as fun as winning.

Blending cooperation and competition, Wheelie Bad guarantees incredibly clumsy moments, unpredictable physics interactions, and completely broken friendships as you both struggle to progress and figure out who is dragging you both down.

Key Features:

  • Physics-Based Chaos: Master (or completely fail at) controlling a wheelchair.
  • Coopetition at its Finest: You need each other to progress, but every mistake will be used against you. It’s the ultimate test of cooperation and rivalry.
  • Find the Deadweight: The game is specifically designed to highlight who is the absolute worst player and the true burden of the duo.
  • One Massive Level: Survive everything from standard obstacles to unexpected meteor showers across one giant, seamless environment.

The demo is currently live and free to download. Players can try the game right now and add it to their Steam Wishlist.

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About the Developer: Wheelie Bad is developed by Whisperlight Games, focused on creating unique, physics-driven multiplayer experiences that bring players together through humor and chaos.

Contact: Whisperlight Games 

whisperlightgames@gmail.com

Visual Novel “Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart” announced

Developer Kinmoku has announced their third game “Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart”, which welcomes players to talk freely to a-spec characters, understand their journeys, and make lasting connections.

Get to know an eclectic cast of characters across the asexual and aromantic spectrums, personalize your experience with how you identify, see your choices reflected throughout the game, and enjoy mini-games in the barcade setting!

Coming soon to Steam and itch.io for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Developer: Kinmoku
Release date: 2026
Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux
Genre: Narrative, Visual Novel

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XCOM-Style Roguelite Ex Sanguis Coming to Steam in Early Access May 21st

Lightbulb Crew is thrilled to announce that Ex Sanguis, their blood- and strategy-rich game, will release on Steam in Early Access May 21st!

So what’s Ex Sanguis all about? You’re here to lead elite warriors, called Stillae, to save a dying world from the forces of stasis. And how do you do that? Through many blood-filled turn-based battles, of course!

While engaging in turn-based combat, you’ll be able to strategically trigger a chain of events across the battlefield to turn the tide. Use Timeline Effects that can hasten, delay, or swap time positions to impact the turn order in a way that favors you and disadvantages foes.

As with any XCOM-style game, you can also use your surroundings to your advantage: explode objects, ignite enemies, or block the enemies’ path. Use spatial effects like knock-backs, forced facings, flanking bonuses, and damage-over-time to gain the edge!

The 30-second trailer hits fast with gameplay snippets, ending on a release window, now set for May 21 2026.

Watch the Early Access Release Date Trailer
 

Ex Sanguis adapts a pleasing roguelite loop into the turn-based combat. Defeat the challenging enemies to gain bonus ‘Corrupted Blood’ you can use to get access to epic bosses earlier, or to spend in the Map Events to gain upgrades for customizing your deadly squad. The further away you venture toward the outer rim of the map, the harder the standard Missions become.

As you play, the cycle never repeats. With each return, each playthrough, you carve new strength from failure and victory alike, unlocking forgotten powers and braving ever darker depths, where your greatest enemies await.

Developer Lightbulb crew plans for a six-month stay in Early Access:

“We’ll take the time needed to deliver a polished and complete experience. As such, the timeline may adjust based on player feedback and development progress. We plan to expand the game with additional content, improved balance, new features, and overall polish. We’re also exploring the possibility of new game modes. Our aim is to build on the core mechanics and continue refining the game’s performance and quality.”

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​Press Contact: press@piratepr.com & contact@lightbulbcrew.fr (interviews welcome!)

About The Game

From the creators of Othercide, Ex Sanguis delivers what the studio is known for: dynamic & epic turn-based combat in a visually striking world. Bleed the world to life; fight the agents of perfection and stillness through strategic blood baths in this evolved roguelite tactical RPG game!

Command the Stillae, elite warriors born from the Sanguis of the Mater, and lead them in a battle to save a dying world. Fight in tactical combat against the forces of Stasis and restore the flow of life.

In a world drained by the Purge, blood is defiance. Each drop of it paints the world in reds and blacks, as a reminder that life fights back. This is not just violence, it’s a vivid rebellion in a pale, colorless world. Key Features

For more updates on Ex Sanguis, ​ ​follow Lightbulb Crew on Twitter/X or BlueSky or join their Discord

About the Studio

Created in 2013, Lightbulb Crew is a Franco-Swedish studio, with most of the team based in Paris. They are an indiegame studio with distinctive design and strong art direction. They make games that tell a story, while the mechanics stay front and center. Their previous work includes Othercide and Nova Hearts.

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Official demo for “Sushi Claw Machine” Now Available on Steam

Mihaya is proud to announce that the official demo for “Sushi Claw Machine” is now available on Steam! After going viral in Japan with over 450,000 impressions on X (Twitter), players worldwide can finally test their skills in the world’s most absurd sushi restaurant.

In this shop, the only way to eat is to grab your dinner with a claw machine. If you miss, you stay hungry. Master the hilariously unpredictable physics and see if you have what it takes to clear the belt!

Key Features of the Demo

  • The Thrill of the “Big Drop”: Experience the rush of dropping a massive pile of sushi at once—just like a real arcade! Strategize your timing to trigger a powerful “Ultimate” and clear the entire tray in one go.
  • Hilariously Absurd Physics: Expect the unexpected. From “Dancing Salmon” to “Flying Tuna,” the physics-based comedy ensures that sometimes your dinner flies across the screen with ridiculous force.
  • Localized Experience: The demo fully supports multiple languages including English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), and also includes a deep “Sushi Preference” setting for true connoisseurs.
  • Steam Achievement Ready: Get a head start on the full game’s challenges. The demo features a glimpse of the quirky achievements waiting for you.

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Message from the Developer

“I wanted to combine the nostalgia of arcade claw machines with the chaotic joy of physics-based comedy. Whether the sushi lands on your plate or flies into the abyss, I hope players find the struggle as funny as I do! If you enjoy the demo, please add it to your Wishlist!” — Mihaya

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  • Developer: Mihaya
  • Game Title: Sushi Claw Machine
  • Genre: Physics-based Claw Machine Simulator / Wacky Arcade
  • Platform: Windows (Steam)

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