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Black Lantern Collective business and news from across the web.- Don't Let It Starve ReleasedDon't Let It Starve, a horror roguelike bento-builder developed by Eduardo Scarpato and Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Steam for Windows and Linux. The game combines elements of CloverPit with its unique genre blend.
- Tetris-esque Horror Bento-Builder Don’t Let It Starve Out Now on Steam!The horror roguelite bento-builder Don't Let It Starve, developed by Eduardo Scarpato and published by Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to fill bento plates with Tetris-like food items to satisfy a chef monster, featuring over 120 unique items and multiple difficulty modes. It also includes full Steam Deck and controller support.
Kopernicus: Extraction Is an Upcoming Incremental Horror Game with a Cosy/Gore FeelKopernicus: Extraction is an upcoming incremental horror game developed by Black Lantern Collective and Simon Lukasik, set to release on Steam in Q4 2026. Players must survive on an alien planet by managing their base during the day and fighting off creatures born from their fears and memories at night, while also constructing tools and extracting fragmented memories to uncover the truth.- Creator of Bad Cheese Announces Gruesome New Horror Incremental Game Kopernicus: ExtractionBlack Lantern Collective and solo developer Simon Lukasik have announced Kopernicus: Extraction, a new incremental horror game set for release in Q4 2026. Players will survive on an alien planet by expanding their base, constructing tools, and extracting traumatic memories, all while facing nightmarish creatures conjured from their own minds. The game features a retro-inspired 2-bit visual style and is developed by the creator of Bad Cheese.
- A Worldwide Lineup of Indies Comes to BitSummit PUNCH!Ukiyo Studios is collaborating with various developers and publishers to showcase over 50 indie games at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto. The exhibition will feature diverse titles ranging from platformers and racing games to mysteries and horror, with unique interactive experiences like playing Graveyard Keeper 2 inside a coffin and No, I’m not a Human with a real door.
- Exorcist Hotline Leads 7 Announcements from Black Lantern Collective in the Inaugural Second Wind Games ShowcaseBlack Lantern Collective revealed seven horror game titles during their inaugural Second Wind Games Showcase. The announcements include the reveal of Exorcist Hotline, console releases for Berry Bury Berry, a June 2026 release for Don't Let It Starve, and new platform announcements for Horripilant. Demos are also available for Fright Train, with HR: Human Remains slated for Q3 2026.
- Mina the Hollower, Rain98, and Two Brazilian Horror Games Highlight Ukiyo Studios First Showing at gamescom latamUkiyo Studios is attending gamescom latam for the first time, showcasing a variety of indie games including Mina the Hollower, Rain98, and two Brazilian horror titles: Don't Let it Starve and another from Black Lantern Collective. The studio will also feature multiplayer roguelike Box Knight and platformer Croak.
Sucker for Love: Crush Landing Interview at PAX East 2026In an interview at PAX East 2026, lead designer Akabaka discussed Sucker for Love: Crush Landing, highlighting its blend of romantic and Eldritch horror elements, drawing inspiration from the previous two games. The game will feature new mechanics like dialogue options and multiple endings, with a focus on body horror inspired by "Color Out of Space" and Junji Ito. Akabaka also revealed plans for a final Sucker for Love title that will bring back all previous characters.
Galaxies Spring Showcase: how to watch and what to expectThe Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. Hosted by Jane Douglas, the 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Sword Art Online JRPG Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. Chris Thomas, Galaxies Founder, stated the event aims to give gamers a reason to be excited by showcasing a diverse range of titles.
Galaxies Spring Showcase: How to watch and what to expectThe Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. The 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and Directive 8020. The showcase will be streamed on IGN and other platforms.- Click, Saw, and Smooch – Black Lantern Collective Brings Indie Horror to PAX East!Black Lantern Collective is showcasing several indie horror titles at PAX East, including Sucker for Love: Crush Landing, Horripilant, Angel Engine, and Muffles Life Sentence. The company, which specializes in horror games, is also looking to connect with emerging talent and build its global network. Attendees can experience demos of these upcoming and recently released titles at Booth 22019.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 9, 2026)This article highlights five new games released on Steam in early March 2026, including the third-person action title Homura Hime, the cinematic platformer Planet of Lana II, and the casual racing sim iRacing Arcade. It also features the cozy farming game Shinehill and the analog horror surgery simulator Angel Engine, providing brief descriptions and developer information for each.- Horror Surgery Sim, Angel Engine Now Available on SteamThe horror surgery simulation game Angel Engine, based on the web series by The Unearthly Guy, is now available on Steam for $7.99. Developed by Black Lantern Collective and HMS Studios and published by NerveLabs, the game tasks players with healing deformed patients in a futuristic research facility while managing equipment breakdowns and other hazards.
- Angel Engine ReleasedAngel Engine, a horror surgery simulation game, has been released on Steam for Windows. Developed by Black Lantern Collective and HMS Studios, the game adapts an online series that airs on TikTok and is set in the far future.