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Sidekick Publishing business and news from across the web.- Roguelite Mining-Deckbuilder Beards Go Underground Drops Big Boss Update Following Summer Game Fest Community ShowcasePandaBee Studios has released a major update for their roguelite mining-deckbuilder Beards Go Underground, featuring the game's first boss fight, revamped enemies, and new card strategies. The update is available immediately as a playtest on Steam. The game was recently showcased at the Deutsche Indie Showcase during Summer Game Fest.
Roguelike dev makes $220,000 in 3 weeks after blowing up on Steam – and I know you can't complain, but that's his share of roughly $1.8 million in salesThe indie developer behind the chess-themed roguelike Gambonanza has achieved significant financial success, earning $220,000 in three weeks from approximately $1.8 million in sales. The game sold 200,000 copies across PC and mobile platforms, a stark contrast to the developer's previous titles.
Gambonanza Is a Roguelike Chess-Builder with Gambits, Out NowGambonanza, a roguelike chess-builder developed by Blukulélé and published by Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn, is now available on Android, Steam, and iOS. The game features over 150 unique Gambits inspired by chess players and series, modified boards, and a reserve system for deploying extra pieces. It also includes mini-games and a pixel art style with a CRT filter.- GAMBONANZA OUT NOW on Steam and MobileGambonanza, a roguelike chess-builder developed by Blukulélé and published by Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn, has launched globally on Steam, iOS, and Android. The game features over 150 synergistic gambits, tactical board upgrades, and a dynamic reserve system, all presented in a vibrant pixel art style. It previously saw significant success during Steam Next Fest with over 170,000 demo downloads.
Gambonanza Review - Checkmate!Gambonanza is a new roguelike that puts a fresh spin on chess with bite-sized matches and rule-twisting Gambits. Developed by Blukulélé, the game features a small starting board that expands as players acquire upgrades and face powerful boss characters inspired by real chess Grandmasters. Despite some repetition in opponent setups, its charming visuals, catchy soundtrack, and engaging mechanics make it a compelling experience for both chess novices and roguelike fans.- Roguelike WANDERBURG Coming to Early Access This SummerThe roguelike game WANDERBURG, developed by Randwerk and published by Sidekick Publishing, is set to launch in Early Access this summer. The announcement was made during INDIE Live Expo Asia with a new trailer, highlighting over 400,000 wishlists and a successful demo phase. The game features a castle on wheels in an open-world ecosystem and will include Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean localization at launch.
- INDIE Live Expo Showcased 200+ Titles, Returning for Winter Showcase Q4 2026INDIE Live Expo's latest digital event showcased over 200 indie titles, including world premieres and new trailers. The next showcase is scheduled for Q4 2026. A Steam sale featuring many of the showcased games is also underway.
Castle roguelike game Wanderburg launches this summerSidekick Publishing and developer Randwerk announced that their minimalist roguelike game Wanderburg, where players control a roaming castle, will launch in early access on Windows PC via Steam this summer. The game features modular castle building, strategic combat, and unlockable upgrades.
INDIE Live Expo Brings 200+ Stories to Life, Steam Sale Celebrates Indie CreatorsThe INDIE Live Expo showcased over 200 indie games, highlighting titles like Better Than Dead, Wanderburg, In Us, and CRYMELIGHT. The event, which has garnered over 100 million views since 2020, celebrates the unique visions of independent creators. A concurrent Steam sale features over 700 discounted indie titles, supporting developers and offering players a wide array of handcrafted experiences.
5 Awesome Indie Games I Played At LVL UP Expo 2026This article highlights five notable indie games showcased at LVL UP Expo 2026, featuring titles from The MIX and the Wishlisted Showcase. Games like The Dungeon Experience, Wanderburg, Cursemark, Bubsy 4D, and Grave Seasons are detailed with their descriptions, developers, publishers, and the author's impressions.- 5 Awesome Indie Games I Played At LVL UP Expo 2026The author highlights five notable indie games showcased at LVL UP Expo 2026, including The Dungeon Experience, Wanderburg, Cursemark, Bubsy 4D, and Grave Seasons. The article praises the diversity and quality of indie titles presented at the event, with specific mentions of publishers like Devolver Digital and Mad Mushroom.
- Minimalist Roguelike Action Game 'Wanderburg' Enters Early Access This SummerThe minimalist roguelike action game Wanderburg, developed by Randwerk and published by Sidekick Publishing, will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam this summer. Players control a mobile fortress that grows by consuming targets, featuring a modular build system for customization and progression through both in-run upgrades and between-run unlocks.
Indie dev who lives in a village of 1,000 people stunned as over 250,000 Steam users buy his roguelike: "It's…An indie developer known as Rafa, who lives in a village of 1,000 people, was stunned to see his roguelike game, Dwarves: Glory, Death, and Loot, sell over 250,000 copies on Steam. The game, a mix of RPG, roguelike, and auto-battler elements, gained significant traction after its Early Access launch and has continued to grow in popularity. Rafa, who initially didn't see game development as a viable career path, learned that anyone can release and succeed with a game on Steam.- From Desert Sands to Legendary Empire - Ancient Egypt DLC Out Today for TerraScapeThe Ancient Egypt DLC for the city-puzzler TerraScape is now available on PC and Mac, developed by Bitfall Studios and published by Stray Fawn Publishing and Sidekick Publishing. This expansion adds a new Egyptian civilization with unique biomes, buildings, and mechanics, alongside a free base game update introducing a Terra-Map Editor with Steam Workshop integration.