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Erosion Preview – Save the Farmer’s Daughter, Save the WorldErosion is a voxel twin-stick shooter roguelike featuring emergent gameplay systems centered on a unique time mechanic. Players control a farmer attempting to save his daughter from a reality-warping Pillar, with runs into a dungeon culminating in boss fights inspired by classic arcade games. Dying multiple times advances the game by a decade, altering the overworld and affecting available equipment and bonuses, creating an evolving world that impacts the roguelike structure.
Erosion Playtest Opens June 23 Ahead of 2027 LaunchPlot Twist and Lyrical Games announced that Erosion, a time-looping roguelike, will have a free Steam playtest from June 23-30. The game, which features voxel dungeons, arcade-inspired bosses, and a neon-west overworld, is planned for a full 1.0 launch in early 2027, moving away from an Early Access release.- Time-Looping Roguelike Erosion Reveals Playtest Date and New Release SchedulePlot Twist and Lyrical Games announced that their time-looping roguelike, Erosion, will have a free playtest on Steam from June 23 to June 30, ahead of its full 1.0 release in early 2027. The game features a unique mechanic where the world ages a decade with each player respawn, impacting the narrative and gameplay as players attempt to rescue a kidnapped daughter.
- Graphic Novel-Style VN Ashes Launching in Steam Early Access May 7The graphic novel-style visual novel Ashes, developed by Plot Twist, is launching on PC via Steam Early Access on May 7. The game follows Azar Warren as she navigates dangerous truths and seeks safety. Lead developer Cléa Frost expressed excitement for players to experience the early access version of the game.
Valor Mortis, Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat Will Have Demos at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026Valor Mortis and Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat will be featured with demos at Summer Game Fest Play Days, taking place from June 6th to 8th. Xbox is also hosting demos for several indie titles, including Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Don't Fret, Erosion, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now. Grounded 2 will also have a demo available, potentially tied to a larger announcement.