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Chained Echoes Is Finally Getting Its Physical Release, After Last Attempt Ended In A LawsuitChained Echoes is finally receiving a physical release through Super Rare Games, following a lawsuit filed by developer Matthias Linda against the previous distributor, First Press Games. Standard and Deluxe Editions, including the 'Ashes of Elrant' DLC, will be available for pre-order starting June 18th, with shipping expected in September. Eligible Kickstarter backers will receive their copies at no additional cost.
Retro RPG Crystals Of Irm gets new publisher Deck13Deck13 Spotlight has announced it will publish Lots of Stuff Games' retro RPG, Crystals Of Irm. The game features a distinctive combat system and dungeon crawl elements, with three heroes exploring the land of Irm. It is planned for release on PC (Steam), Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, though a specific release date has not yet been revealed.
Full Circle Revealed as a PS1-Era Inspired JRPGFull Circle, a 2.5HD JRPG inspired by PlayStation-era classics, has been revealed by solo developer 2ndPlayerGames and publisher Deck13 Spotlight. The game features turn-based combat with timing-based inputs and is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity lives in flying cities. It is currently in development for PC and consoles, with a playable demo planned for Gamescom.
PSX Golden Era Inspired JRPG Full Circle Revealed During Indie Quest 2026Solo developer 2ndPlayerGames and publisher Deck13 Spotlight have revealed Full Circle, a 2.5HD JRPG inspired by PlayStation 1 classics. The game was announced during the Indie Quest 2026 Showcase and is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity survives in flying cities. Full Circle will be playable at Gamescom and is in development for PC and consoles.- Story-driven Japanese-inspired RPG Full Circle announced for consoles, PCPublisher Deck13 Spotlight and developer 2nd Player Games have announced Full Circle, a story-driven, Japanese-inspired RPG featuring pixel art graphics. The game is slated for release on consoles and PC.
Old school RPG Crystals of Irm coming to Nintendo SwitchDeck13 Spotlight and Lots of Stuff Games have announced that the old-school RPG Crystals of Irm will be released on Nintendo Switch. The game features dungeon-crawling elements and a movement-based grid combat system. Launch timing has not yet been provided.- Old school RPG Crystals of Irm to be published by Deck13 SpotlightDeck13 Spotlight has announced it will publish the old-school role-playing game Crystals of Irm, developed by Lots of Stuff Games. Further details about the game's release platforms and date were not immediately available.
Pixel Art Action-RPG DROVA – Forsaken Kin Is Now Out on MobileThe pixel art action RPG DROVA – Forsaken Kin, developed by Just2D and published by Deck13 Spotlight, has been released on Android. The game, which was previously launched on PC and consoles in October 2024, features a grim world inspired by Gothic and Celtic mythology, moral choices, and intense combat. The Android version offers adjusted controls with customisable touch inputs and full controller support, with the first area available for free and the full version priced at $9.99.
DROVA is out now on Mobile!The grim and dank pixel RPG DROVA - Forsaken Kin is now available on iOS and Android devices, offering a full PC/console experience with no microtransactions or cut content. The game also received Polish and Spanish language support across all platforms. To celebrate its mobile launch and new languages, Steam is offering a 34% discount on the game.
Welcome to the Pilgrim War!The official DLC for the turn-based strategy game Rising Lords, titled The Pilgrim War, is now available on PC. Developed by Argonwood and published by Deck13 Spotlight, the DLC introduces a new nation, campaign, maps, and science options. It will also be released for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch later this year.- Conquer the Sands: Rising Lords - The Pilgrim War Arrives April 21The turn-based strategy game Rising Lords will receive its expansion, The Pilgrim War, on April 21 for PC, with console versions to follow later in the year. This expansion introduces a new campaign following Prince Matek of Asir Namur as he defends the desert realm of Atra from bandits and internal strife, featuring a new Atraman faction, buildings, and maps.
Forge of the Fae Reveals New Trailer Showcasing Celtic-Inspired JRPG WorldA new trailer for Forge of the Fae has been released, showcasing its Celtic-inspired world and JRPG gameplay. The game, developed by Datadyne and published by Deck13 Spotlight, is set in a world inspired by 1800s Ireland and features a story about a young inventor caught between humans and fae. A demo is available on Steam, with the full release planned for 2027 on PC and consoles.
Forge of the Fae shows off its enchanting, magical Celtic world in a new trailer!Publisher Deck13 Spotlight and developer Datadyne have released a new trailer for their JRPG Forge of the Fae, showcasing its Celtic-inspired world, combat, and music. The game has reached its Alpha Build milestone, with some Kickstarter backers now able to play the first third of the game. Forge of the Fae is set to release in 2027 for PC and consoles, with a demo available on Steam.