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Daedalic Entertainment business and news from across the web.- Tune In Tonight to See The Indie Premier Crown Its First-Ever ChampionsThe Indie Premier, in partnership with Mega Cat Studios and Unity PGH, will host its first-ever Award Ceremony tonight, July 7, 2026, at 7 PM ET on YouTube. The event will crown winners across four categories: Grand Indie Champ, Gameplay Mastery, Visual Virtuoso, and Master Mix Award, recognizing excellence in indie game development.
- Get Silence for FreeGOG.com is currently offering a free copy of the action-adventure game Silence, originally released by Daedalic Entertainment. The game is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms as part of a giveaway promotion.
A classic Daedalic adventure is free on GOG, and it's not one I particularly like but you can't beat the priceDaedalic Entertainment's 2016 point-and-click adventure game Silence is available for free on GOG as part of their Summer Sale until Friday. While the author found the game's narrative and characters unlikable, it received generally positive reviews and holds a respectable Metacritic score. The giveaway is part of a larger sale featuring discounts on other Daedalic titles and the Silence soundtrack.
Woodo Is a 3D Puzzle Game with Handcrafted Wooden Dioramas, Demo Live Now on PC and ConsolesWoodo, a cozy 3D puzzle game featuring handcrafted wooden dioramas, has released a demo on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Developed by Tiny Monks Tales and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the game involves placing wooden objects into scenes to create entire worlds. The full game is set to launch later this summer across multiple platforms, with a Nintendo Switch demo arriving later this month.
Cozy Narrative Puzzler Woodo Brings Its Handcrafted Creations to Steam Next Fest!The cozy diorama puzzle game Woodo will be featured at Steam Next Fest from June 15th to 22nd, with a playable demo available now on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Developed by Yullia Prohorova and Timur Bogotov in collaboration with Daedalic Entertainment, Woodo challenges players to assemble handcrafted wooden dioramas, bringing scenes and characters to life. The game is slated for release on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC later this summer.- Announcing Soul Walker, a 3v1 Asymmetrical Multiplayer Horror Game Produced by Cliff BleszinskiEpoch Media Studios has announced Soul Walker, a 3v1 asymmetrical multiplayer horror game produced by Cliff Bleszinski, set to release on PC and Xbox. The game features a unique sound-based gameplay system where three survivors must evade a blind entity that hunts by noise, with mechanics that encourage both cooperation and betrayal. The studio is led by CEO Jeffery Thompson, a veteran executive.
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown reinvents TV storytelling for survival strategy - Narrative Notebook #3Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown adapts the TV series into a survival-strategy game, focusing on narrative choices and resource management. Developed by Gamexcite and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the game recreates episodes through main quests, side quests, and random events, allowing players to influence the story and crew's journey home. The article analyzes how the game's framework compresses television storytelling into a systems-driven experience, often rewriting episodes to enhance gameplay and preserve emotional stakes within its interactive format.
Gamecity Hamburg awards up to €80,000 to five games in latest Prototype Funding RoundGamecity Hamburg has awarded up to €80,000 each to five Hamburg-based game development studios for their prototypes. The funded projects include Manor Cartographer, Odem, Welken, Ungradable: Twisted Card Grading, and Wrong Horse. Applications for the next funding round will open in September 2026.- Gamecity Hamburg Supports Five New Games with Prototype FundingGamecity Hamburg, an initiative of Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, is providing up to 80,000 euros in prototype funding to five game development projects based in Hamburg. The selected games include Manor Cartographer, Odem, Welken, Ungradable: Twisted Card Grading, and The Wrong Horse. A second funding round is scheduled for fall 2026.
Amazon Cancels Lord of the Rings MMORPG - GameHauntAmazon Games has canceled its Lord of the Rings MMORPG, which was in development since 2023 with Embracer Group. The company cited economic and technical challenges, opting instead to pursue a smaller, single-player or co-op experience in Tolkien's universe. This marks the second time Amazon has failed to launch a Lord of the Rings MMO, with a previous attempt canceled in 2021 due to disputes with Tencent.
Felix the Reaper Is a Romantic Comedy Game About the Life of Death, Coming Soon!Felix the Reaper, a romantic comedy puzzle game developed by Kong Orange and published by Daedalic Entertainment, is coming soon and available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store. The game, which first launched in 2019 on PC and consoles, features a dancing office worker for the Ministry of Death who manipulates shadows to orchestrate fatal accidents for NPCs.- Folk-horror adventure Curse of the Crimson Stag debuts at Nacon ConnectCurse of the Crimson Stag, a new folk-horror adventure game from One-O-One Games and Daedalic Entertainment, was revealed at Nacon Connect. The narrative mystery thriller will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring exploration, puzzle-solving, and investigation within the abandoned Whiteroot Hotel.
- Curse of the Crimson Stag AnnouncedONE-O-ONE GAMES and Daedalic Entertainment have announced Curse of the Crimson Stag, a new folk-horror game set to release this year on PC and consoles. An announcement teaser provides a first glimpse at the game.
NACON Connect 2026 Unveils Dark Fantasy Games, Racing Sim Updates, And ControllersNACON Connect 2026 showcased new titles like Hunter: The Reckoning: Deathwish, Dracula: The Disciple, and Werewolf: The Apocalypse: Rageborn, alongside updates for existing games and new hardware. Several racing simulations received updates, including Tour de France 2026 and Endurance Motorsport Series, and new controllers from the Revo X range were revealed.
Curse of the Crimson Stag announced for Nintendo SwitchDaedalic Entertainment and One-O-One Games have announced Curse of the Crimson Stag, a story-driven mystery thriller for the Nintendo Switch, expected in 2026. Players will investigate the abandonment of the Whiteroot Hotel, exploring themes of supernatural occurrences, past tragedy, and local folklore involving a spirit known as the Crimson Stag.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories Hits Steam With Strong Launch Numbers | HappyGamerMagin: The Rat Project Stories has achieved significant success on Steam three weeks after its launch. Developed by The Rat Project and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the indie game boasts an 87% positive review rating, over 72,000 wishlists, and a median playtime of over 3 hours, indicating strong player engagement and a promising future for the studio.- Magin: The Rat Project Stories Out Now: Narrative Adventure and Card Combat Combine in a Dark, Comic-inspired WorldMagin: The Rat Project Stories is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This narrative adventure game combines a branching comic-style story with strategic card combat, where player decisions directly influence their deck. Developed by Daedalic Entertainment, the game features a dark fantasy world and a non-linear storyline.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories – The Deliverer Of Dark Emotional TwistsMagin: The Rat Project Stories is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by The Rat Project and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the game features a unique mechanic where emotions fuel gameplay through a card-based system. It is available in Standard and Essence Editions, with the latter offering additional digital content.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor was "nervous" to see its Metacritic score after appearing in notorious The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and witnessing "the occasional zero"Voice actor Rich Keeble expressed nervousness about the review scores for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, recalling his negative experience with The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Despite his initial anxieties, Expedition 33 achieved a highly positive Metacritic score of 92, becoming one of the year's best-rated games.
The Occultist Review | TheXboxHubThe Occultist is a first-person adventure game where players step into the shoes of paranormal investigator Alan Rebels to uncover his father's disappearance in a ritualistic British town. The game features impressive environmental design, a strong atmosphere, and unique mechanics like spirit vision and time manipulation, though its stealth sections and boss battles are less successful. Overall, it offers a rewarding puzzle-solving experience and an eerie world to explore.