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Hoarder announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Hoarder, a game that begins as a cleaning simulator and evolves into a cosmic horror adventure, has been announced for the Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Awaken Realms and Byzel, the game is slated for a 2027 release. Players will scavenge a hoarder's house and pilot a submarine to explore the deep sea, piecing together a narrative through environmental clues and physics-based interactions.
Shards of Order launches July 28: a card-based RPG with no turns and no mana
Awaken Realms and Fardust announced that Shards of Order, a dark fantasy card-based RPG with a unique time-based combat system instead of turns or mana, will launch on PC via Steam on July 28, 2026. The game features three heroes sharing a single deck, RPG elements like skill trees and dialogue choices, and a narrative focused on restoring broken Laws.
The unique horror game Hoarder has just been announced for PC
Awaken Realms and byzel have announced Hoarder, a unique horror game currently in development for PC. Further details regarding release dates or specific gameplay mechanics were not provided.
The unique horror game ‘Hoarder’ has just been announced for PC
Awaken Realms and byzel have announced their unique horror game, Hoarder, is currently in development for PC. Further details regarding the game's release or specific features were not provided in the announcement.
This might be one of the best horror board games ever made, and I can't get enough of it
Nemesis: Retaliation is a highly praised sequel that builds upon the original Nemesis formula with a more action-oriented approach while retaining its tense, unpredictable, and entertaining gameplay. The game features emergent storytelling, challenging semi-cooperative gameplay with potential for betrayal, and a modular board for high replayability, though it is a bulky and expensive addition to the series.
Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon gets another Free DLC with 21 new weapons – hopefully people stop sleeping on it now
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon has received its second free DLC, adding 21 new weapons for various build archetypes. The developers, Awakened Realms, are also planning a third free DLC and have a premium expansion available. Despite some console performance issues, the game has sold over 250,000 copies and is currently on sale with a 33% discount.
Darkwood co-creator announces psychological horror game HOARDER for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Awaken Realms and developer Byzel have announced HOARDER, a new psychological horror game. It is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Byzel is described as an indie team within Awaken Realms Digital.
Hoarder is just a beautiful Polish cleaning sim from a former Darkwood dev, until you find the staircase to the very different game beneath
Hoarder is a new game from Byzel, a team including a co-creator of Darkwood and members from Superhot's development. Initially presented as a cleaning simulator similar to PowerWash Simulator, the game features a hidden layer that shifts into a different genre, described as an adventure game with horror elements. The developers, part of Awaken Realms, have released a trailer that hints at these deeper mysteries.
