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Demo for Upcoming Horde Survival Action Roguelike Ground Zero Hero now available on Steam

The free Steam demo for Ground Zero Hero, the upcoming horde survival action roguelike from Acclaim, Inc., and Australian solo developer Rowan Edmondson is now available.

Featuring a vibrant hand-drawn art style inspired by The Simpsons and Rick and Morty, Ground Zero Hero challenges players to explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland as they face off against massive hordes of marauding mutants. Pummel piñatas, crunch candy, and absorb the irradiated guts of monsters to unlock new mutations and become the ultimate mutant.

Available now, the demo drops you into the game’s first wasteland, Doomsday Desert, offering a taste of the chaos to come. You can experiment with 14 of the game’s 19 total mutations, beginning with five and unlocking nine more as you progress. Each mutation also features a wild “bonkers” form that can be discovered within the demo, giving you an early look at the game’s most unhinged power-ups. Best of all, all progress made in the demo will carry over to the full release.

To celebrate the demo’s launch, Acclaim, Inc. has released a new trailer showcasing the over-the-top action, insane mutations, and cartoonish chaos that await you. 

Watch the Ground Zero Hero Demo Launch trailer here

Download the Ground Zero Hero Steam Demo here

On crafting a game that revolves around the historically important themes of candy-crazed genetic mutations, piñata destruction, and giving birth to a man in a chicken suit, creator Rowan Edmondson summed it up as only he could:

“I worked hard on this nonsense,” said Edmondson.

Those craving mutations and mayhem won’t have to wait much longer to get their hands (or tentacles) on the game. Ground Zero Hero launches on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and Steam this summer.

Key Features:

UNLOCK an ever-growing list of powerful mutations and permanent upgrades

DISCOVER devastating combinations to craft your ultimate mutant

EXPLORE multiple wastelands, each with its own unique interactive elements

BATTLE to a dynamic soundtrack that changes with gameplay

SURVIVE the apocalypse by destroying piñata for that sweet, sweet candy

GIVE BIRTH to a man in a chicken suit

About Acclaim:

Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself as a leading global developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam into homes worldwide. Today, Acclaim carries its legacy forward with an unwavering commitment to supporting talented indie developers and delivering high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience. Acclaim’s modern revival stands as a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.

Cozy-Weird ‘Snowguelike’ Froggy Hates Snow launching on PC and consoles May 7th

Digital Bandidos and solo developer Crying Brick today announced that Froggy Hates Snow, the charmingly strange “snowguelike” survival roguelite, will launch for PC & consoles on May 7th


A demo is available now on Steam and Xbox, with Steam progress carrying over to the full game.
In Froggy Hates Snow, you guide a small frog beyond the safety of his heat bubble and into a frozen wilderness filled with treasure, secrets, and danger. By digging through deep interactive snow and reshaping the terrain around you, you will uncover gems and upgrades that help you survive longer, push further, and discover more with every run.


But Froggy Hates Snow is more than a survival challenge. Alongside its roguelite progression, combat, and risk-reward decision-making, the game has a distinctly cozy and offbeat tone, combining playful exploration, oddball charm, and a world that feels as inviting as it is unpredictable.


Players can also activate Peaceful Mode for a monster-free experience focused entirely on digging, discovery, and exploring at their own pace. As you unlock and upgrade your equipment – such as flamethrowers, snowblowers and drills – clearing snow becomes a relaxing, powerwashing-style experience as you seek to completely uncover each map.


Each run offers different ways to play. Players attempt to survive ten waves of shadowy creatures and take on the deadly level boss that follows, or search for the escape door and collect enough keys to unlock it before the boss arrives. How far they venture, how long they stay exposed to the cold, and how aggressively they play is entirely up to them.


Key features in Froggy Hates Snow include:
 

  • Dig, Tunnel, Reshape – Use a unique snow-digging mechanic to carve paths through the world, uncover treasure, and turn the terrain itself into part of your strategy
  • Cozy, Quirky, and a Little Chaotic – Play as one of ten lovable coat-wearing frogs, each with their own unique abilities and quirks in a frozen world that blends warmth, weirdness, and danger
  • Two Paths to Victory – Battle through ten waves of enemies and defeat the boss, or find the escape door and enough keys to make it out alive
  • Build It Your Way – Experiment with flexible upgrades, unlockables, and run-defining choices that support a range of playstyles
  • From Shovels to Flamethrowers – Clear snow and fight back with an expanding arsenal that includes snowblowers, dynamite, cluster bombs, flamethrowers, and more
  • Amazing Allies – Recruit helpful companions, from penguins and owls through to flame-throwing robots, to help explore and survive
  • Peaceful Mode – Turn off enemy encounters entirely for a more relaxed experience centered on digging, discovery, and exploration
  • Highly Replayable Runs – New treasures, dangers, upgrades, and routes help make every attempt feel fresh

“It’s been amazing to watch players and creators connect with Froggy Hates Snow,” said developer Serhii ‘Serge’ Riabtsev. “I always wanted it to feel a little unusual. It has danger and pressure, but it also has this cozy, playful side where you can just enjoy digging through the snow and seeing what you find. Getting to finally share the release date feels really special.”


“From the moment we played it, we knew Froggy Hates Snow had a personality all its own,” said Steve Escalante, CEO of Digital Bandidos. “It’s odd but charming, instantly watchable, and full of the kind of emergent moments that players and creators love. What makes it especially exciting is that it can feel tense and replayable one minute, then surprisingly cozy and relaxing the next.”

Players can wishlist Froggy Hates Snow on Steam, PlayStation Store and Xbox Store now.

For more information about this title and others from Digital Bandidos, visit www.digitalbandidos.com. Media inquiries can be directed to press@digitalbandidos.com.


About Digital Bandidos
Digital Bandidos, established by Versus Evil veterans Steve Escalante and Lance James, is a new publisher with a secret behind its mask: decades of combined experience in indie and AAA game publishing, hundreds of titles published, and a lifelong passion to empower independent developers and their creations – no matter who is publishing their games. In addition to publishing Bullet Heaven hits Soulstone Survivors and Let Them Come: Onslaught, the company also created Indie Fan Fest, a curated digital exhibition to highlight upcoming indie games ahead of Steam’s Next Fest events. www.digitalbandidos.com.


About Crying Brick
Founded in 2025, Crying Brick is the developer of cozy-core survival game Froggy Hates Snow. Based in Poland, the studio consists of Serhii ‘Serge’ Riabtsev, a sole Ukrainian developer who loves frogs as much as he hates the cold.

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.

Horsemen Four Productions unveils Survival Horror FPS “The Void”

Independent studio Horsemen Four Productions has officially announced “The Void”, a challenging wave-based survival horror first-person shooter. The game draws its thematic inspiration from the movie “The Mist” and spiritual theology. Players are trapped in a hostile environment where survival hinges on precise combat against an unrelenting horde of nightmarish creatures.


Developed solely by Jeffy Zachariah, The Void is a love letter to classic games that defined the survival horror genre. It strips away all modern gameplay conveniences – you only have one weapon and resource spawns are limited. Think Devil Daggers meets survival horror – an experience that demands both quick and tactile movements, careful resource management and planning, combined with tense moments where every decision is a calculated risk.
 
Survive the Void. Find Absolution.

Watch the Announcement Trailer Here
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About Horsemen Four Productions

Based in Thiruvananthapuram, India, Horsemen Four Productions is an independent game development studio founded by Game and Creative Director Jeffy Zachariah and Studio Director Joel Zachariah. The studio possesses an extensive background in real-time cinematography, lighting and level design, most notably playing a key role in lighting and cinematography for the critically acclaimed real-time strategy game Tempest Rising.

Survival Roguelike BARDA launches today in Steam Early Access

Independent studio Mudita Games had released BARDA in Early Access on Steam today as part of the TurnBasedThursdayFest 2026.
 

BARDA is a chaotic inventory survival roguelike where keeping your backpack organized is the key to staying alive. Instead of focusing on combat the game challenges players to climb an ever-changing mountain by carefully managing the items they carry.
 

Players attempt to reach the summit to scatter their late grandfather’s ashes while dealing with survival conditions such as hunger, fatigue, and madness. In BARDA, these conditions are not simple meters — they physically appear inside the backpack disrupting the inventory players rely on to survive.
 

Each run takes players through procedurally generated zones filled with items, obstacles, and difficult decisions about what to keep or discard.
 

BARDA is available now in Early Access on Steam.

Medieval Survival RPG Bellwright Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold in Steam Early Access

 Donkey Crew, in partnership with Snail Games USA has revealed that their medieval open-world survival RPG Bellwright has surpassed 1 million units sold while still on Steam Early Access. It was recently announced that it will be coming to PS5 as well as Xbox Series consoles upon hitting its 1.0 launch.
 

Bellwright is a medieval open-world survival RPG where you can establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people. Since its premiere in April 2024, Bellwright has seen numerous content updates with the biggest being its Maiden Voyage update which added the new Halmare Isles map, which is roughly 25% the size of the original game! At over 10 square kilometers this region includes all new story-based quests with multiple progression lines, expanded armor and equipment, new animals and buildings, and introduces a Loyalty & Faction system.

“Achieving this milestone is a clear indication for us that we are on the right track in our development. Seeing all the feedback and players enjoying the game is the best reward for our hard work and it fuels our motivation for improving the game and reaching new heights as we move through Early Access towards 1.0 release.” Florian “Chadz” Hofreither, Creative Director and Project Lead from Donkey Crew will be available for interviews at GDC 2026, March 9-13 at Booth #1238 for press interested in scheduling an interview, please reach out to press@snailgamesusa.com.

For creators interested in collaborating please reach out to creatordirect@noiz.gg

Bellwright: Website | Steam
Donkey Crew: X | YouTube | Discord
Snail Social Media: X | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
 

About Donkey Crew Donkey Crew is an independent studio made up of talented, experienced developers from every corner of the world. Starting as a small team of passionate gamers working together within a large Mount & Blade modding community, the group grew into a professional company developing indie titles. Based in Wroclaw, Poland, Donkey Crew continues their journey as an indie developer while growing and expanding. www.donkey.team/

About Snail Games USA Snail Games is a leading global developer and publisher, known for delivering innovative, immersive gaming experiences across a range of genres and platforms. With a legacy of technological innovation and a focus on community engagement, Snail Games is shaping the future of interactive entertainment. snail.com

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