Author: Pickled Sea Cat

Carto

“A charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

“Separated from her Granny during a storm, young Carto must use her innate cartography powers to map and manipulate the world around her on her quest to be reunited. As she discovers new “pieces” of the game map, players can rearrange them to shape the levels themselves – unlocking new paths, puzzles, and story moments.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: October 27, 2020

Ghostrunner

“A hardcore FPP slasher packed with lightning-fast action, set in a grim, cyberpunk setting of a futuristic mega-structure.  Climb Dharma Tower, humanity’s last shelter after a world-ending cataclysm.  Make your way up from the very bottom to the top, confront the tyrannical Keymaster and take your revenge.

“The streets of the tower-city are full of violence.  Mara the Keymaster rules with an iron fist and little regard for human life.  As resources grow thin, the strong prey on the weak and chaos threatens to consume what little order remains.  The decisive last stand is coming.  The final attempt to set things right, before mankind goes over the edge of extinction.”

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Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox
Release: 2020

reky

“A logic puzzle game, reky marries an elegance of design with an architectural minimalist aesthetic to create an experience that is fresh, stylish and satisfyingly challenging.  The player interacts with the different puzzle elements of each level, shifting and moving them in order to create a path to the goal.  Everything in the game is simple and functional, with only cubes, lines, exits, portals and a dash of colour used to create a large variety of brain-teasing challenges.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
Release: May 27, 2020

Pumpkin Jack

“A spooky scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an epic adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good! Travel through lurid landscapes in levels featuring alluring atmospheres, each crafted with vibrant color palettes, and high-quality lighting effects.

“With challenging beasts lurking around every corner, players must master the art of combo attacks; dodging, and timing to survive dynamic real-time battles! Players must unlock weapons and choose wisely in order to strike down all who oppose them. Solve puzzles that focus on physics; gravity, and reflection as Jack, or ditch the skinsuit and just use your flaming head to burn books… Helpful companions are there to assist Jack on his journey, including a haughty hooty owl to guide him along; and a snarky crow, itching to assist with long-range attacks.”

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Platforms: Windows, Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Release: October 23, 2020 (PS4 to come later)

GONNER 2

“Journey your way through deep dark chaotic places with unimaginable sparks of colour as you go on a mission to help Death rid a mysterious presence from her lair. Battle crazy bosses, lose your head (a lot), in this messy, cute, fast-paced procedurally-generated platformer”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
release: October 22, 2020

The Red Lantern

“A narrative, survival game where you and your team of 5 sled dogs, lost in the wilderness, must navigate the ever-changing events of the Alaskan bush to find your way home. Choose how you want to interact with the world, do you tackle it head on hunting everything that moves, or do you take a more cautious approach?”

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Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: October 22, 2020

Raji: An Ancient Epic

“An action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.

“Raji and Golu are sister and brother who have been separated by the attacking demonic hordes and now find themselves in the middle of the great war.Raji has taken it upon herself to find her brother and put an end to this reckless war. However, this can only happen if she manages to break down the might and stratagem devised by the great lord of demons, Mahabalasura.”

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Platforms: Windows, Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Release: October 15, 2020

Manifold Garden

“A game that reimagines physics and space.

“Rediscover gravity and explore a beautiful Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Geometry repeats infinitely in every direction, and falling down leads you back to where you started. Manipulate gravity to change your perspective and see the world in new ways. Master the rules of the universe and restore a barren world with vegetation and life.”

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Platforms: Windows, Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Release: October 20, 2020 (Steam)

Alaloth

“A skill-driven ARPG game inspired by such classics as Baldur’s Gate and Pillars of Eternity. Set in a rich fantasy world, resembling the darkest period of the Middle Ages, the game offers fast-paced action with a deep narrative.

“Alaloth is a dark god who turned on his pantheon and came to the mortal realms. There he lies imprisoned in the Valley of Storms, where the four great kingdoms of humans, orcs, elves, and dwarves intersect. From the Valley’s heart, he spreads evil throughout the kingdoms, determined to extinguish any light of hope for all who call this world home.

“Storms, monsters, plagues, strife, and great dragons beset the land – it will require strength and courage to defeat Alaloth in his prison.”

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Platforms: Windows, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021