On holdSouls-like Metroidvania

Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood

A field mouse walks a forest that shifts with his sanity. Play the current demo on Steam. We hope to get back to it in 2027.

Demo on Steam
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Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood gameplay
In developmentNeon arcade roguelite

The Stars Are Not Ready

Surf a vast dark void, build momentum, and smash a path across ten zones.

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The Stars Are Not Ready gameplay
In developmentCozy incremental

Little Canal Town

Restore a quiet canal bank and build a little town around its mill, at your own pace.

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Little Canal Town gameplay
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Little Canal Town gameplay In development
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Little Canal Town

Open playtest on Steam

Guide floating cargo, add buildings, and open new neighborhoods at your own pace.

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Starboi gameplay Released
Cosmic arcade adventure

Starboi

Steam

Battle cosmic horrors, navigate black holes, and save your friends from the darkness.

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The Stars Are Not Ready
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Little Canal Town
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Penguin Planet
Free to play on itch.io
Tuning the pacing.
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Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood
On holdDemo on Steam
Play the current demo on Steam. We hope to get back to it in 2027.
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StarboiOut now on Steam.
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