Author: Pickled Sea Cat

Observation

“A sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.  Players assume the role of S.A.M. by operating the station’s control systems, cameras, and tools to assist Emma in discovering what is happening to the station, the vanished crew, and S.A.M. himself.

“Blending narrative adventure, puzzles, exploration, and cosmic existential horror, uncover the true nature of yourself, your crew, and the mysterious always-present hexagon on Saturn…”

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Platforms: Windows, PS4
Release: May 21, 2019

Wildfire

“Master the elements in this stealth game where everything burns.  Use your elemental powers to start fires, freeze water, and move earth as you outsmart superstitious enemies in this mischievous 2D stealth game.

“In a world where magic has all but died out, you’ve been branded a witch by villainous forces who fear your elemental power.  Outsmart the superstitious armies of the Arch Duchess as they hunt you through lush forests, deep caverns, and over frozen mountaintops.  Find and free your fellow villagers from captivity, then lead them to safety to reclaim your home.”

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Platforms: Windows
Release: May 26, 2020

Some Distant Memory

“A hand-drawn story exploration game set 300 years after the apocalypse.  You play an archaeologist named Professor Zay, joined by her companion, ARORA, a centuries-old AI capable of recreating human memories from scanned relics.

“Everything changes when you fall into the ruins of an ancient house.  As you explore, the memories of the people who lived there come to life with the help of ARORA’s Memory Reconstruction system.  Uncover hints about what happened to civilization, discover strange artifacts, and discover the secrets of the family whose tomb you’ve raided.

“And then find a way out. “

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Release: November 19, 2020

Cosmo’s Quickstop

“Welcome to the fast-paced world of interstellar gas station management!

“As the newest employee of Cosmo’s Quickstop, it’s your job to provide stellar customer service to the strangest creatures in the galaxy.  From pumping gas to cleaning the glorp room, every wacky, time-based minigame presents a distinct and frantic challenge to keep customers happy.  Your skills in multitasking will be your keys to success!

“Customize and build up your Quickstop to suit the ever-changing needs of your customers, all while satisfying your boss’ demands for more profit and overcoming your rival’s constant meddling.  Feel overwhelmed?  Team up with a friend in split-screen, local co-op mode, or fly solo if you think you have what it takes to run the most popular pitstop along Route 66 Million!”

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Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020

Ring of Pain

“A creepy card dungeon crawler, where levels are dealt from cards and arranged in a ring.  As you interact with cards the level dynamically adjusts based on your actions.  Strategise and adapt to a world distorted by fear and delusion.  Delve as deep as you can to discover its secrets…

“You find yourself broken and frail, scavenged by a creature who calls itself Owl.  Owl is your caretaker and guide in this dark place.  Your saviour, and protection from a creeping curse. 
Now you must discover your origin to decide on your future…” 

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Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: 2020

Timelie

“An adventure through time, which every precise moment of action is crucial. Use your abilities to solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of this abstract world.

“With Timeline, player can control time of game like any media player.  Drag left to rewind time to the past and undo your actions. Drag right to seek the future and gain the information to change your past.  Guides a lost girl and a companion cat travelling across vibrant, surreal and abstract realms.  Manipulate time to uncover hidden secrets and get both of them get back home.”

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Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020

The Last Faith

“A metroidvania that promotes a deep exploration style and gameplay with non-linear levels.

“In a world where magic and science meet and where the belief in an ancient religion is the law — Mythringal rises.  A capital in full decadence, where its glorious past has vanished through the passage of time and it has been painted into forgotten tomes of libraries set on fire.  The civil war has come to an end and a fatal disease haunts the city, corrupted to the bone.  Within this world, left to its fate lives Eric, a man who remembers nothing and stands in the middle of a conspiracy bigger than himself.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021

Lords of Exile

“An 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia.  During the adventure you will take the role of Sir Gabriel, a knight who was cursed with anger after discovering that Galagar murdered his wife, he only lives to take revenge.

“In the Far East, in bloody ancient times of war, creatures of the darkness, and samurais, the lands suffer the pains of a cruel war.  The diabolical Galagar and his hordes make their way killing and destroying everything in their path, only a bloodthirsty cursed knight can restore hope and defeat the darkness…”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021

The Ascent

“A solo and co-op action RPG, set on Veles, a packed cyberpunk world.

“You play as a worker, enslaved by the company that owns you and everyone else in your district.  One day, whilst sent on a routine assignment to make use of your skills with a cyberdeck, you are suddenly caught in a vortex of catastrophic events.  The survival of your district is threatened: rival corporations are trying to force appropriation and crime syndicates are looking to boost their black-market augmentation trade.  You must take up arms to stop them from seizing control and embark on a new mission to find out what started it all.”

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Platforms: Windows, Xbox Series X
Release: 2020