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19Jul Indie, Narrative, Role Playing Game

Narrative RPG ‘The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante’ Available on Steam for Free until July 23rd

Developer Schisma Games and publisher 101XP are pleased to announce that the narrative RPG The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is available free on Steam until July 23rd
 

Your free copy is waiting for you on Steam.
 

Challenge a world where your place in society is determined not by your dreams or determination, but by the immutable laws of the gods. In the Blessed Arknian Empire, nobles rule, priests guide the faithful, and commoners are expected to work, endure, and suffer. Your hero, Sir Brante, is born a commoner—but refuses to accept the fate assigned to him at birth.
 

Live his life from birth to death, making difficult decisions and facing their consequences every step of the way. Forge friendships, make enemies, and shape the destiny of those around you. Will you submit to the role ordained for you, or fight for the freedom to choose your own path? The decision is yours.

STEAM PAGE | ARTWORK | SCREENSHOTS | TRAILER

Key Features:

Shape your character’s personality. Guide Sir Brante through every stage of his life, helping him develop traits such as determination, compassion, endurance, and many others. Every decision influences his worldview, talents, relationships, and future. Some choices will unlock entirely new opportunities, while others will close certain paths forever.

Discover the world of the Arknian Empire. Explore the rich setting of the Blessed Arknian Empire, where every person’s destiny is governed by sacred Lots established by the Twin Gods. Learn more about its laws, traditions, and the rigid social order that defines the lives of nobles, priests, and commoners alike.

Experience a truly branching story. Every playthrough of The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante leads to a different outcome. The fate of the protagonist, his family, friends, rivals, and even the future of the Empire itself depends entirely on the choices you make.

Don’t miss your chance to claim The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante for free before July 23. Add it to your Steam library, and it will be yours to keep forever.

But that’s not all! On July 20th, a brand-new narrative RPG set in the same universe, The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, will be released.

This is a standalone story in which you will experience the life not of a commoner struggling against the established order, but of Prince Jerian—heir to the throne and future ruler of the Empire. By his side, you will rise to the very pinnacle of society, where power is a heavy burden and every decision demands responsibility, compromise, and the willingness to live with its consequences.

Wishlist The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian today to be notified when it launches and receive a special launch discount.

18Jul Indie, PC Gaming, roguelite, Steam, Strategy

Post-apocalyptic strategy game Fogpiercer Now Available on PC via Steam, GOG, the Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass

Hooded Horse & Mad Cookies Studio have announced that their roguelite post-apocalyptic strategy game Fogpiercer has arrived on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store, as well as PC Game Pass.

Watch the official launch trailer here

Battle through a perilous winter wasteland in search of safety in a world where survival depends on careful optimization of train loadout and the deck of cards that come with it. Pick the right carriages, and utilize a multitude of action cards to shunt, harpoon, or otherwise blast enemies out of the way (and, with the right skills, into each other).

Players will endure a constant barrage from ravenous bandits as they speed through the branching map – delivering cargo, engaging with points of interest, or dealing with the competing factions across two biomes. Exploit each driver’s unique skills to bolster the train’s arsenal, whether that’s by rousing ghostly units, summoning epic environmental hazards, or literally manipulating time. 

The game is localized from English into German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.

Fogpiercer is available on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store for $19.99 / £17.99 / €19.99 / ¥1,980 & is also available on PC Game Pass.

About Hooded Horse™


Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games, including Manor Lords, Against the Storm, MENACE, Old World, Norland, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. With people and partners around the world, our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they do best: creating world-class experiences for their audiences.

You can find out more about us on our Steam publisher page or website, as well as our social channels: Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, YouTube, and Discord.


About Mad Cookies Studio™


Mad Cookies Studio is an independent company based in Slovakia. Founded in 2020 by four friends with a passion for games (and later, trains), their mission is to create experiences with mechanical depth. Their debut title was the trainless Cardbob, which released in 2023. They are currently working on roguelike deckbuilding game, Fogpiercer, which has trains.

You can find out more via the studio’s official website, as well as Twitter, and Discord.

17Jul Action RPG, Indie, PC Gaming, Steam

Emberville Set for October 27th Launch in Steam Early Access

Indie dev Cygnus Cross has announced that Emberville will launch into Steam Early Access on October 27, inviting you to begin rebuilding a forgotten world where every expedition into the Vitromotus shapes the future of a thriving settlement. Accompanying today’s announcement is Emberville‘s biggest gameplay reveal yet.

The new gameplay trailer follows the player’s journey from awakening in the mysterious Vitromotus to transforming a forgotten estate into a thriving home. From dangerous expeditions and fast-paced combat to crafting, rebuilding, and discovering new companions, the trailer captures the satisfying rhythm at the heart of Emberville: venture out, return stronger, and slowly breathe life back into a world on the brink.

Release Date Announcement Trailer

New cinematic narration from acclaimed actress Jane Perry ties it all together, hinting at the mystery and emotion waiting beneath the surface. At the same time, an original score by Emberville composer Greg Dombrowski, founder of Secession Studios, brings weight and emotion to the journey.

Voice Cast Announcement Trailer

Already featuring the inimitable talents of Doug Cockle, Amelia Tyler, Alex Jordan, and Abubakar Salim, Emberville‘s ensemble grows even larger today with performers whose work spans some of the industry’s most celebrated games. Joining the adventure are acclaimed actors Matthew Mercer, Jennifer English, Ben Starr, Nick Apostolides, Jane Perry, Elias Toufexis, Anjali Bhimani, and Briana White, as well as beloved creator LilyPichu, internationally renowned DJ Dillon Francis, and many more.

Emberville’s newest cast members:

  • Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Baldur’s Gate 3, Overwatch)
  • Jennifer English (Baldur’s Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
  • Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
  • Nick Apostolides (Resident Evil 2 & 4, Dead Space)
  • Elias Toufexis (Deus Ex, Starfield)
  • Jane Perry (Baldur’s Gate 3, Dragon Age: The Veilguard)
  • LilyPichu (Content Creator & Voice Actor)
  • Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy)
  • Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Apex Legends)
  • Harry McEntire (Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy XVI)
  • Alex Ponton (Content Creator & Voice Actor)
  • David Menkin (Final Fantasy XVI, Dragon Quest)
  • Rich Keeble (Baldur’s Gate 3, Total War: Warhammer III)
  • Kirsty Rider (The Sandman, Sifu)
  • Dillon Francis (International DJ, Producer & Musician)
  • Cahla “Cahlaflour” Thorman (Content Creator & Voice Actor)
  • Michael Bryan
  • Lucy Elliott

And they join previously revealed cast members:

  • Alex Jordan (The Alters, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077)
  • Doug Cockle (The Witcher 3, Alan Wake II, Baldur’s Gate 3)
  • Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed: Origins, House of the Dragon)
  • Amelia Tyler (Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, Diablo IV)

Emberville combines action RPG combat with meaningful long-term progression. Every expedition into the Vitromotus contributes toward rebuilding the town above, unlocking new NPCs, crafting opportunities, classes, and storylines. Whether mastering weapon skills, gathering rare materials, decorating your personal estate, or challenging powerful bosses, every activity contributes toward restoring life to a world left in ruins. 

Exclusive Features:

  • Unique Multi-layered Combat Mechanics: In addition to the traditional two-button combat system, Emberville features a weapon-bound combo system and class-related combat skills.
  • Dynamic UI: A User Interface mechanic that changes the HUD in accordance with the player’s needs, making it easier to deal with multiple features without preventing the player from making their own decisions or managing their inventory.
  • Inherited Skills: Combat skills are inherited from one leveled-up class to another, allowing the player to customize the active combat class.

Key Features:

  • Combat Mechanics: The combat is action-oriented, with a wide variety of weapons, skills, and abilities.
  • Multifaceted Game Progression: Progression is multifaceted, with players leveling up weapon and armor categories to unlock new classes, leveling up, learning crafting and gathering skills, rescuing NPCs to enhance and rebuild Emberville, and exploring the world to uncover hidden treasures and secrets.
  • Farming, Gathering, and Crafting: Emberville features farming, gathering, and crafting skills that can be used to grow crops, gather plants, wood, and minerals. Players can craft items, which can be improved by leveling up, learning skills, blueprints, and recipes.
  • Player Estate: Customizable player area with houses, buildings, and objects that can be custom-placed and used to improve skills, craft items, and as a chill spot.
  • Dynamic World Exploration: Emberville features a large world filled with distinct biomes, locations, encounters, enemies, events, and treasures. Its world-building systems use carefully created content, rules, and logic to produce varied adventures without sacrificing structure or purpose.

Emberville launches into Steam Early Access on October 27, 2026.

For more information:

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Narrative RPG ‘The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante’ Available on Steam for Free until July 23rd

Developer Schisma Games and publisher 101XP are pleased to announce that the narrative RPG The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is available free on Steam until July 23rd
 

Your free copy is waiting for you on Steam.
 

Challenge a world where your place in society is determined not by your dreams or determination, but by the immutable laws of the gods. In the Blessed Arknian Empire, nobles rule, priests guide the faithful, and commoners are expected to work, endure, and suffer. Your hero, Sir Brante, is born a commoner—but refuses to accept the fate assigned to him at birth.
 

Live his life from birth to death, making difficult decisions and facing their consequences every step of the way. Forge friendships, make enemies, and shape the destiny of those around you. Will you submit to the role ordained for you, or fight for the freedom to choose your own path? The decision is yours.

STEAM PAGE | ARTWORK | SCREENSHOTS | TRAILER

Key Features:

Shape your character’s personality. Guide Sir Brante through every stage of his life, helping him develop traits such as determination, compassion, endurance, and many others. Every decision influences his worldview, talents, relationships, and future. Some choices will unlock entirely new opportunities, while others will close certain paths forever.

Discover the world of the Arknian Empire. Explore the rich setting of the Blessed Arknian Empire, where every person’s destiny is governed by sacred Lots established by the Twin Gods. Learn more about its laws, traditions, and the rigid social order that defines the lives of nobles, priests, and commoners alike.

Experience a truly branching story. Every playthrough of The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante leads to a different outcome. The fate of the protagonist, his family, friends, rivals, and even the future of the Empire itself depends entirely on the choices you make.

Don’t miss your chance to claim The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante for free before July 23. Add it to your Steam library, and it will be yours to keep forever.

But that’s not all! On July 20th, a brand-new narrative RPG set in the same universe, The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, will be released.

This is a standalone story in which you will experience the life not of a commoner struggling against the established order, but of Prince Jerian—heir to the throne and future ruler of the Empire. By his side, you will rise to the very pinnacle of society, where power is a heavy burden and every decision demands responsibility, compromise, and the willingness to live with its consequences.

Wishlist The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian today to be notified when it launches and receive a special launch discount.

Post-apocalyptic strategy game Fogpiercer Now Available on PC via Steam, GOG, the Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass

Hooded Horse & Mad Cookies Studio have announced that their roguelite post-apocalyptic strategy game Fogpiercer has arrived on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store, as well as PC Game Pass.

Watch the official launch trailer here

Battle through a perilous winter wasteland in search of safety in a world where survival depends on careful optimization of train loadout and the deck of cards that come with it. Pick the right carriages, and utilize a multitude of action cards to shunt, harpoon, or otherwise blast enemies out of the way (and, with the right skills, into each other).

Players will endure a constant barrage from ravenous bandits as they speed through the branching map – delivering cargo, engaging with points of interest, or dealing with the competing factions across two biomes. Exploit each driver’s unique skills to bolster the train’s arsenal, whether that’s by rousing ghostly units, summoning epic environmental hazards, or literally manipulating time. 

The game is localized from English into German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.

Fogpiercer is available on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store for $19.99 / £17.99 / €19.99 / ¥1,980 & is also available on PC Game Pass.

About Hooded Horse™


Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games, including Manor Lords, Against the Storm, MENACE, Old World, Norland, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. With people and partners around the world, our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they do best: creating world-class experiences for their audiences.

You can find out more about us on our Steam publisher page or website, as well as our social channels: Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, YouTube, and Discord.


About Mad Cookies Studio™


Mad Cookies Studio is an independent company based in Slovakia. Founded in 2020 by four friends with a passion for games (and later, trains), their mission is to create experiences with mechanical depth. Their debut title was the trainless Cardbob, which released in 2023. They are currently working on roguelike deckbuilding game, Fogpiercer, which has trains.

You can find out more via the studio’s official website, as well as Twitter, and Discord.

Emberville Set for October 27th Launch in Steam Early Access

Indie dev Cygnus Cross has announced that Emberville will launch into Steam Early Access on October 27, inviting you to begin rebuilding a forgotten world where every expedition into the Vitromotus shapes the future of a thriving settlement. Accompanying today’s announcement is Emberville‘s biggest gameplay reveal yet.

The new gameplay trailer follows the player’s journey from awakening in the mysterious Vitromotus to transforming a forgotten estate into a thriving home. From dangerous expeditions and fast-paced combat to crafting, rebuilding, and discovering new companions, the trailer captures the satisfying rhythm at the heart of Emberville: venture out, return stronger, and slowly breathe life back into a world on the brink.

Release Date Announcement Trailer

New cinematic narration from acclaimed actress Jane Perry ties it all together, hinting at the mystery and emotion waiting beneath the surface. At the same time, an original score by Emberville composer Greg Dombrowski, founder of Secession Studios, brings weight and emotion to the journey.

Voice Cast Announcement Trailer

Already featuring the inimitable talents of Doug Cockle, Amelia Tyler, Alex Jordan, and Abubakar Salim, Emberville‘s ensemble grows even larger today with performers whose work spans some of the industry’s most celebrated games. Joining the adventure are acclaimed actors Matthew Mercer, Jennifer English, Ben Starr, Nick Apostolides, Jane Perry, Elias Toufexis, Anjali Bhimani, and Briana White, as well as beloved creator LilyPichu, internationally renowned DJ Dillon Francis, and many more.

Emberville’s newest cast members:

  • Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Baldur’s Gate 3, Overwatch)
  • Jennifer English (Baldur’s Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
  • Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
  • Nick Apostolides (Resident Evil 2 & 4, Dead Space)
  • Elias Toufexis (Deus Ex, Starfield)
  • Jane Perry (Baldur’s Gate 3, Dragon Age: The Veilguard)
  • LilyPichu (Content Creator & Voice Actor)
  • Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy)
  • Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Apex Legends)
  • Harry McEntire (Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy XVI)
  • Alex Ponton (Content Creator & Voice Actor)
  • David Menkin (Final Fantasy XVI, Dragon Quest)
  • Rich Keeble (Baldur’s Gate 3, Total War: Warhammer III)
  • Kirsty Rider (The Sandman, Sifu)
  • Dillon Francis (International DJ, Producer & Musician)
  • Cahla “Cahlaflour” Thorman (Content Creator & Voice Actor)
  • Michael Bryan
  • Lucy Elliott

And they join previously revealed cast members:

  • Alex Jordan (The Alters, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077)
  • Doug Cockle (The Witcher 3, Alan Wake II, Baldur’s Gate 3)
  • Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed: Origins, House of the Dragon)
  • Amelia Tyler (Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, Diablo IV)

Emberville combines action RPG combat with meaningful long-term progression. Every expedition into the Vitromotus contributes toward rebuilding the town above, unlocking new NPCs, crafting opportunities, classes, and storylines. Whether mastering weapon skills, gathering rare materials, decorating your personal estate, or challenging powerful bosses, every activity contributes toward restoring life to a world left in ruins. 

Exclusive Features:

  • Unique Multi-layered Combat Mechanics: In addition to the traditional two-button combat system, Emberville features a weapon-bound combo system and class-related combat skills.
  • Dynamic UI: A User Interface mechanic that changes the HUD in accordance with the player’s needs, making it easier to deal with multiple features without preventing the player from making their own decisions or managing their inventory.
  • Inherited Skills: Combat skills are inherited from one leveled-up class to another, allowing the player to customize the active combat class.

Key Features:

  • Combat Mechanics: The combat is action-oriented, with a wide variety of weapons, skills, and abilities.
  • Multifaceted Game Progression: Progression is multifaceted, with players leveling up weapon and armor categories to unlock new classes, leveling up, learning crafting and gathering skills, rescuing NPCs to enhance and rebuild Emberville, and exploring the world to uncover hidden treasures and secrets.
  • Farming, Gathering, and Crafting: Emberville features farming, gathering, and crafting skills that can be used to grow crops, gather plants, wood, and minerals. Players can craft items, which can be improved by leveling up, learning skills, blueprints, and recipes.
  • Player Estate: Customizable player area with houses, buildings, and objects that can be custom-placed and used to improve skills, craft items, and as a chill spot.
  • Dynamic World Exploration: Emberville features a large world filled with distinct biomes, locations, encounters, enemies, events, and treasures. Its world-building systems use carefully created content, rules, and logic to produce varied adventures without sacrificing structure or purpose.

Emberville launches into Steam Early Access on October 27, 2026.

For more information:

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