The Ukraine Pavilion at gamescom 2025: Participants Revealed

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukrainian creativity is once again heading to Cologne! After successful appearances in 2023 and 2024, the Ukraine Pavilion is returning to gamescom 2025. Once again, it is bringing together game developers, service providers, and creative studios to showcase their latest projects and innovations on the global stage.

“Organizing the Games from the Ukraine pavilion at Gamescom is a huge responsibility, but also an incredible honor. We’re not just creating a space for business. We’re building a united front to show the world that Ukrainian game development is strong, resilient, and full of talent. It takes a lot of energy and coordination, but seeing our teams connect with global partners, pitch their projects, and proudly represent our country makes it all more than worth it” said Elena Lobova, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Burny Games.
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Organizers:

Founded in 2012 by Ukrainian game industry veterans, VG Entertainment has grown into a full-scale game development studio. The team is currently working on Forest Reigns – a single-player emergent FPS set in post-apocalyptic Paris overrun by a mutant forest. Players will use the ever-changing environment to their advantage, crafting weapons, allying with factions, and making choices that shape the story.

Burny Games is a full-cycle product company specialising in mobile puzzle games. In just three years, the company has grown the team from zero to 130 hero professionals, launched nine titles, and delivered chart-topping hits – Colorwood Sort, Colorwood Words, Playdoku, and Colorwood Blocks – that continue to redefine the puzzle genre.

Games Gathering is one of Eastern Europe’s largest B2B game development conferences, covering current trends in game design, production, and publishing. It brings together professionals from around the world to explore the future of game development.

Game Developers:

Founded in 1995 in Kyiv, GSC Game World has grown into a development studio and publisher with over 15 games released. The studio’s flagship creation, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, reimagines the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone through an alternate-history lens and has reached millions of players all over the world.

In 2025, the recently released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was honored with the title of Ukraine’s ambassador in the field of digital diplomacy.

Farom Studio is a game development and outsourcing company offering a full range of services in the field of game development, from designing game concepts to creating AAA games and other projects of any complexity. 

The team includes 3D and 2D designers, programmers, and testers, ensuring a high level of quality at every stage of development. The company is ready to bring any idea to life in an exciting game that will resonate with players worldwide.

PlayToMax is an expert HTML5 game developer with over 13 years of industry experience. The company specializes in creating high-quality, cross-platform games and engaging playable ads. 

Full-cycle development services take projects from concept to completion, whether we’re building HTML5 games from scratch or porting them from Unity and other platforms to the web, Facebook Instant Games, YouTube playables, and more.

AB Games develops projects in the Free-to-Play Hidden Object genre. The tea creates only their own titles – driven by creativity, experience, and a deep understanding of our players.

Their most successful project, Hidden City, is played by over a million people every day around the world. The game is available in 14 languages, ranked among the top 3 adventure games by revenue in the US, and reached #1 in the puzzle category in Japan.

An indie game studio currently working on its debut project Armageddonica. A dark fantasy game blending hack’n’slash and RTS genres, designed for smooth adaptation across PC, Steam Deck, and PlayStation.

It was founded by seasoned game developers with over 15 years of experience, whose games have been played by more than 120 million players worldwide.

An independent game development studio creates action-focused games with heart and vision. The team blends creative ambition with a love for gameplay, unique design, and intensity. The company aims to entertain and challenge players.

Founded in 2000, Frogwares is an independent studio based in Ukraine and Ireland, known for the Sherlock Holmes series and the Lovecraftian detective-horror game The Sinking City. With over 8 million units sold across both franchises, we have been self-publishing since 2019 and delivering titles on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. We are now working on our most ambitious project yet — The Sinking City 2, a heart-pounding survival horror that blends detective work with cosmic dread and relentless psychological tension.

This is not the full list yet. Stay tuned for updates to find out who else is joining!

Service companies:

adWMG, a division of WMG International, is a leading ad-tech company specializing in programmatic game promotion and monetization. The company connects direct game advertisers with targeted audiences to maximize game visibility and player acquisition. 

adWMG also supports direct publishers, SSPs, ad exchanges, and SDKs by unlocking incremental demand and increasing revenue across web, in-app, and CTV channels. WMG International is an Official Google MCM Partner, an IAB-certified tech vendor, TCF 2.2 compliant, TAG-verified, and a recognized Prebid demand partner.

Mobihunter is a mobile marketing agency with over 10 years of experience helping apps and mobile games grow through a data-driven approach to user acquisition, ASO, creative production, and influencer marketing. The team runs campaigns on TikTok, Google Ads, Meta, Snapchat, and other leading platforms. 

Mobihunter is a verified partner of AppsFlyer and Adjust, and a certified partner of Google Ads, Meta, Snapchat, and Apple Search Ads.

  • When? August 20–24, 2025

  • Where? Koelnmesse, Hall 04.1, Business area (Booth C-020g)

  • Who? The initiative is organized by Games Gathering, Burny Games, and VG Entertainment. See the full list of participants below.

More Than Just a Booth

This year, we’re ready to make an even bigger impact than previously. Follow updates about the Ukraine Pavilion at Games from Ukraine and on social media: Facebook, X, and Instagram.

On top of that, we invite everyone to join us for a special event on August 21, 19:00–22:00 at Wartesaal am Dom: “Games from Ukraine Reception” – a networking evening and charity auction supporting the Gamedev Under Bombs initiative.

Support Ukrainian game development! Explore the newest projects, meet passionate creators, and see what Ukrainian studios have to offer at gamescom 2025!

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Wild West Supermarket Simulator: Grand Opening Commences On August 7, 2025

Entertainment

Oberhaching – SunDust, a label of German publisher Toplitz Productions is excited to announce the release date for Wild West Supermarket Simulator.

Watch the new trailer on YouTube

The store simulation will be entering its Early Access phase on Steam on August 7, 2025 and puts you in charge of a rundown store in an almost deserted ghost town of the Wild West.  You have to prove your business acumen and bring not only the granddaddy of modern supermarkets back to life, but the town itself. With each success the city will be filled with life – and more customers.

After a successful run during the last Steam Next Fest, where the demo could garner a positive review score of 88%, the Early Access version is building on the solid foundation from the demo experience and the collected community feedback – but adding bucketloads of fresh content.

Work your way up from humble beginnings and eventually offer 70 products from dried goods and bread up to fresh produce and meat or tools as well as equipment to your hopefully growing number of patrons. Cater to the ever-changing demands of your customers, react to events like a drought or changing economic environments impacting the wholesale prices as well as your income. Adjust prices on the go and walk the narrow line between affordability and profit. Unlock more features and items as you level up your store. Decorate, upgrade, renovate and customize not only your store, but also your homestead overlooking the town.

Participate in exciting minigames like the tomahawk throwing contest or the shooting range to unlock new licences for your ever-growing store. Hire helpers to work the cash register, organize your storage or restock the shelves according to your specs. Watch the town come back to life, as the success of your store brings new customers into town.

Features: 

  • 70 products 
  • 15 shelf types
  • Full-fledged economy system with changing prices, supply and demand
  • More than 50 decoration items
  • Dynamic events
  • Minigames
  • Multi-level store expansion
  • Fully customizable store
  • City growth (depending on your store’s success)
  • Hire helpers to support you with the cash register, storage or shelf stacking
  • Fully customizable homestead


Wild West Supermarket Simulator will enter Early Access for PC on Steam on August 7, 2025. More information on the game can be found on the 
official product page, where the game can also be wishlisted.

Links:



About SunDust
SunDust, a label of Toplitz Productions, focuses on charming indie games with a lot of heart and soul. The spectrum of casual-oriented titles ranges from user-friendly simulations to exuberant party games as well as other accessible and entertaining game concepts. At SunDust, indie studios with character can find a stage to give free rein to their creative ideas, personal flair and individual style.

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Live To See Another Day: AZTECS: THE LAST SUN Releases On August 28, 2025

Entertainment, Uncategorized

Oberhaching, GermanyPolish development team Play2Chill and German publisher Toplitz Productions jointly announce the release date for the survival city builder Aztecs: The Last Sun. The Early Access start of the highly anticipated survival infused strategy title has been set for August 28, 2025.  
 

Aztecs: The Last Sun will give you a memorable gameplay experience. Because when you take over the role of an Aztec leader trying to build the city state of Tenochtitlan, you will soon find out that the game transcends classic historical city builder elements.

You’ll be confronted with gut-wrenching decisions that can have a critical impact on your reputation as a leader or your peoples’ wellbeing in the long run. Keep that in mind, once your perception of benevolence or cruelty will be put to the test.

Get ready to fight for your and your followers’ survival, once night sets in. Face the wrath of the Moon Goddess, when she attacks the city and only the shielded bloodzone is able to withstand her fury – as long as your settlement has enough stored blood to maintain it. As the continuous attacks take their toll on your bloodzone, your priests simply cannot fail in their quest of maintaining a steady supply of the precious lifeforce – for you and Tenochtitlan will fall with the temple.

Experience the exciting duality of Aztec life with building up your society and your city structures by day and the sheer fight for survival of your civilization against overwhelming odds. Can you withstand the Gods and lead the Aztecs to glory?

Aztecs: The Last Sun will be released on PC in Early Access on August 28, 2025.

Links:
Watch the new trailer on YouTube
Aztecs: The Last Sun on Steam

About Play2Chill S.A.
Play2Chill S.A. is an independent game development studio comprised of professionals and game enthusiasts dedicated to creating simulation, strategy, and survival games. Listed on the Polish stock exchange since 2020, Play2Chill S.A. continues to innovate and deliver engaging gaming experiences to a global audience.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on XFacebook, the official website and Instagram.

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Hot Summer, Hot Prices: Toplitz Productions Joins The Steam Summer Sale

Entertainment

Oberhaching, Germany – Publisher Toplitz Productions proudly announces its participation in the coveted Steam Summer Sale. Thru July 10, the German publisher slashed prices across its full portfolio from all-time classics like Industry Giant 2 up to recently released games like the isometric open world action Survive The Fall from development team Angry Bulls Studio.

Among the highlights of the Toplitz Productions discount extravaganza is undoubtedly Medieval Dynasty, which also readied its new update as well as the DLC “Echoes of Nature” just in time for the sales start. With its discount of 40%, also extended to the extra content like the Digital Supporter Pack or The Official Guide, you won’t find a cheaper price for the comprehensive collection of content for the popular mix of life-sim, open world and roleplaying for up to four players.

If you rather like your medieval times with a far-eastern flair, dive into the world of Sengoku Dynasty. With the highly anticipated ‘Bushidō Update and its raids on the players’ villages recently unleashed, the price for the feudal live sim as well as its Digital Deluxe Edition has been slashed by 35%.

Other titles from the ever-popular Dynasty franchise call you to adventures with price reductions of 80% for Farmer’s Dynasty or 70% for Lumberjack’s Dynasty, while the ticket to explore the mysterious worlds of Starsand has been reduced by 50% 

A vibrant and colorful, yet immensely dangerous world in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event. Loot. Base-building and management. Exploration. Crafting. Exciting real-time team fights with optional ‘Active Pause’. These are the main ingredients for Angry Bulls Studio’s Survive The Fall. Enjoy the isometric action adventure with 20% off or get the Digital Deluxe Edition with the same fantastic discount.

The back catalogue from Toplitz Productions is not only filled to the brim, but also heavily reduced for Steam Summer Sale. Get the ever popular management classic Industry Giant 2 or focus on efficient infrastructure planning with Traffic Giant with a wallet-friendly rebate of 80% each.

For the full list of all titles as well as their respective discounts head over to the official Toplitz Productions publisher page on Steam.




About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on XFacebook, the official website and Instagram.
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Release Of Two New DLCs For Medieval Dynasty Boosts The Atmosphere Of The Popular Life Sim

Entertainment

Oberhaching, Germany – Development studio Render Cube and publisher Toplitz Productions jointly announce the release of not only a new meaningful update, but two extensive and highly atmospheric payable DLCs for their open world life sim Medieval Dynasty.

 
Watch the new trailer on YouTube

The update introduces the long requested feature of re-arranging the settlement – from planted trees to buildings to facilitate your vision for a perfect medieval village, among other things. The customization options include a ‘Move Mode’ and the opportunity to plant trees in order to give you maximum freedom in arranging your village and creating the space you’ve always dreamed of.

It also is required as a foundation for ‘Echoes of Nature’, the first of two simultaneously released DLCs. Building on the new customisation options, this DLC adds a new extensive set of decorations from stone elements to lush trees and flowering shrubs. But it doesn’t stop there: Your new natural decorations respond to the changing seasons, as they bloom in spring, change colors in autumn or echo the rhythm of the natural world when they stand frost-covered in winter.

Your imagination is the only limit to the possibilities you have at your disposal in creating truly remarkable medieval villages. Create new structures like hedge mazes with a Balancing Rock as a centerpiece, stone-framed ponds or calm and soothing forests.

While ‘Echoes of Nature’ delivers yet another extension of atmospheric in-game content, the second DLC goes beyond the screen and brings the world of Medieval Dynasty right into your home. The Medieval Dynasty Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 delivers 39 tracks from the game spread across three thematically curated albums spanning almost 2,5 hours in total. Turn your living room into a medieval tavern with six joyful tracks performed by The Three Bards. Soothe your spirit after a long day with atmospheric tracks like the main theme, music from the character creator or important NPC motifs. Rekindle the memories of your adventures in the world of Medieval Dynasty when you take the gameplay music with you wherever you go.

The Plant A Tree update as well as both payable DLCs Echoes of Nature and Medieval Dynasty Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 are available now. More info on Medieval Dynasty can be found on the official Store pages.

Links:
The new trailer on YouTube
Medieval Dynasty on Steam
Medieval Dynasty in the PlayStation Store
Medieval Dynasty in the Xbox Store


About Render Cube
Render Cube is a Polish development studio founded in 2012. In the initial period of its activity, it focused on outsourcing works, commissioned mainly by other game producers, which resulted in cooperation with, among others, CD Projekt, Techland or Platige Image. In recent years, the company has been focusing on the production of its own games, released on PC and console platforms. The biggest title of the studio is Medieval Dynasty, a unique production that combines the best features of such popular genres as survival games, simulators, builders, RPGs and strategies.The company employs over 30 people and is listed on the Polish Stock Exchange.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on XFacebook, the official website and Instagram.
 
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One World or None and Global Game Jam Launch ‘Citizens, Assemble!’

Entertainment

San Luis Obispo, California, USA – Global Game Jam (GGJ), the world’s largest game creation event, is teaming up with One World or None (OWON) to debut an exciting new jam with a bold purpose. “Citizens, Assemble! A Game Jam to Level Up Democracy” invites developers around the world to create mobile-friendly game experiences that capture the challenge and spirit of Citizens’ Assemblies. The winner will receive $10,000 and a chance to bring their game to the world.

Citizens’ assemblies give ordinary people the structure and power to come together and actually resolve the issues we’re all facing. People are selected through a randomised democratic lottery system that delivers a final group that is an accurate snapshot of society based on gender, age, ethnicity, economic background and geography. Through carefully crafted structures, they deliberate together on the key problems, causes and solutions. The outcome? A series of nuanced, realistic recommendations that most often go farther than politicians do – and that truly represent the voice of the population.

With democracy under pressure worldwide, “Citizens, Assemble!” offers a unique chance for game developers to engage with real-world issues, using their skills not just to entertain, but to inspire change – one game at a time.

One World or None is an initiative organized by a collective of social impact, entertainment and game industry leaders co-founder of Trailmix Games (Love & Pies) Tristan Clark and one of the pioneers in the call for global democracy renewal, Jamie Kelsey-Fry. 

“We already have the tools around us to create a better future, but lack mass awareness of them,” Clark said. “That’s why this game jam is so important – no medium has the same power as video games to not only reach a huge number of people, but allow them to experience structures like citizens’ assemblies in a way that’s actually fun and engaging.”

“Citizens, Assemble!” kicks off June 6 and will run through early August. Open to creators of all backgrounds, the jam will have a $10,000 prize for the top game, amongst prizes for additional categories and the potential for further development support for standout submissions. The jam will run across two phases, with teams creating prototypes in a two-week Phase 1, then iterating concepts based on feedback in Phase 2. Final submissions will be judged on a variety of categories including Best Overall, Best Gameplay and Citizen’s Vote (determined by a public voting). Notable guest judges will include Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Brian Eno and award winning founding Chair of BiG (BAME in Games) Kish Hirani.

To celebrate the launch, the One World or None team is hosting a special kickoff event at 10:30 AM on June 6th during SXSW London. If you’re attending or based nearby, we’d love for you to join us! Seats are limited—please RSVP here: RSVP to the Kickoff Event

Interested teams must be registered by June 23rd and can sign up by joining the itch.io and completing this application.

For more information, including an event timeline, can be accessed via the Jam website at https://oneworldornone.world/the-game-jam 

About Global Game Jam
Global Game Jam is a  nonprofit with a mission to empower all individuals worldwide to learn, experiment, and create together through the medium of games. In addition to holding the world’s largest game jam, GGJ works year-round to promote and grow the global game development community.

About One World or None
Exists to help radically improve political decision-making on critical global challenges by amplifying the agency of ordinary people. It is a cultural campaign to create mass awareness of and advocacy for citizens’ assemblies globally and to inspire a movement for this new democracy of citizen participation.

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Hollow Home begins its journey on Kickstarter

Business & Tech, Entertainment

Kyiv, Ukraine – Twigames is humbled to announce that Hollow Home, a story-driven RPG with a 3D isometric view set in a Ukrainian city under siege, has officially started its journey on Kickstarter.

Hollow Home follows Maksym, a 14-year-old boy. Alone in an occupied city, he must navigate the wreckage of his world, both physical and emotional. There are no weapons. No battles. Just survival, hard choices, and a haunting sense of what’s been lost.

While the game features survival elements such as scavenging, crafting, and stealth, it is primarily driven by its narrative core. Hollow Home is a story about the war’s emotional and psychological toll on civilians. Inspired by the real events in Mariupol. Hollow Home aims to offer a meaningful and respectful experience that honors the resilience of those affected by conflict, fosters empathy, and preserves the memory of a city torn apart.

Beyond its artistic and testimonial value, Hollow Home is also a bold statement on the power of video games to tell difficult, necessary stories. After three years of development, the game is now on Kickstarter to secure the resources needed to meet the high-quality standard to reach a global audience.

“Hollow Home is more than just a commercial product for us. It’s a passion project with stunning art, an evocative soundtrack, and a rich, dramatic story. Instead, it’s a project meant to make you reflect on the world we live in and inspire you to think about how we can make it better,” stated Valerii Minenko, Founder of Twigames. “We believe the story we want to tell is important and deserves to be heard. Kickstarter is the best place to find a community that shares our values and is willing to support meaningful, thought-provoking projects like ours.”

Watch the new Hollow Home Kickstarter trailer

Key Features:

  • Loyal to the roots of RPG games.

  • Crafting, cooking, survival, customization & scavenging.

  • Survive, struggle & endure the crushing shroud of war.

  • The world changes and evolves to reflect player choices & progression. 

  • Highly inspired by Disco Elysium and Planescape: Torment.

Support the Campaign: The Hollow Home Kickstarter campaign will offer backers exclusive rewards and the chance to leave their mark in the game’s world.

Twigames invites players, storytellers, and RPG fans to be a part of the journey and help bring Hollow Home to life.

For more information about Hollow Home, join the websiteFacebook and X.

About Twigames
Founded in 2015, Twigames is an award-winning indie game studio based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The team specializes in emotional, story-first games with deep social relevance. With Hollow Home, they aim to show what it means to survive, not just in the game world, but in real life.

Industry Recognition
Our story about Hollow Home has already been widely recognized across the games industry:

  • Games Gathering 2024
    Best Conference Game – Winner
    Game Star – Winner

  • Nordic Game 2024
    Pitch Battle – Winner

  • Game Connection 2024
    Best Storytelling – Nominee

  • Indie Cup Ukraine 2023
    Most Promising Game – Winner
    Critics’ Choice Award – Winner
    Most Anticipated Game – Nominee

  • GDWC 2023
    – Studio Award – Nominee

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Yee-haw, Partner! Wild West General Store Simulator Throws Open Its Demo Doors For Steam Next Fest

Entertainment

Oberhaching, Germany – Publisher SunDust, a label from the German publishing folks at Toplitz Productions is proud as a peacock to announce that the demo for Wild West General Store Simulator is available now as part of the rip-roaring Steam Next Fest!

Pack your bags and travel back to days yore where you’ll be takin’ over the granddaddy of what will become supermarkets. Deck your shop, located in the middle of a dusty ole ghost town, with all manner of goods – from mighty fine baked beans and other foods right up to tools. Walk the thin line between supply, demand and them pesky profit margins. Savor the sweet “Ka-ching!” of the cash register ringing in your ears as coins start fillin’ your pockets.

Earn your stripes by unlockin’ new products and fancy stuff as your store grows and you have to tell yourself, that the customer is king, as they get mighty particular bout their needs. Prove that you got what it takes to handle random calamities like grain or meat shortages, so you ain’t gotta go to the bank beggin’ for a loan to stay afloat. Need some help? Hire a trusty sidekick to work the checkout or wrangle the stock, Test your mettle in a mostly fair and square contest of Tomahawk Tossin’ to win new licences for your store or tempt fate when you spend your hard-earned dough on mystery crates packed with rare treasure or more stuff to peddle to the townsfolk.
For them hardcore shopkeepers, they can try the “Realistic Prices” mode, where every penny counts just like in the 1800s. Try makin’ ends meet when all you’ve got are nickels and dimes to bring home to Molly!

Demo Highlights:

  • 25 goods to stock them shelves

  • Constantly changin’ customer hankerin’s

  • A full blown economy, which can be tougher than a char-coaled steak

  • Random happenin’s to keep you on them toes

  • “Casual” or “Realistic” pricin’, so pick yer poison

  • Tomahawk Tossin’ Contest

  • Do-it-all-yourself or hire a sidekick for stockin’ or cashierin’

  • Smooth as butter controls 

  • A right proper tutorial so you can start making decent bucks


The full-blown release of Wild West 
General Store Simulator is ridin’ into town on Steam Early Access later this year. And it is stacked, packin’ more than 70 products, three of them minigames (all of them with different levels of grit), more helpers to help you out (if you can afford them, that is, cause they ain’t coming cheap), more and fancier decorations, a higher store level cap with sweet unlockables, a rustlin’ and growin’ town around ya and a whole heap more!

So what’cha waiting for? Dust off your boots and start buildin’ the mighty finest general store this side of the Big Apple.

Links:
Download the demo on Steam
Watch the Announcement Trailer on YouTube
Wild West General Store Simulator main product page on Steam






About SunDust
SunDust, a label of Toplitz Productions, focuses on charming indie games with a lot of heart and soul. The spectrum of casual-oriented titles ranges from user-friendly simulations to exuberant party games as well as other accessible and entertaining game concepts. At SunDust, indie studios with character can find a stage to give free rein to their creative ideas, personal flair and individual style.
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Permafrost Premieres New Trailer At OTK Games Expo

Entertainment

THE WORLD HAS FROZEN. YOU MUST SURVIVE.

After generating early buzz during its debut at the OTK Games ExpoToplitz Productions has officially released the latest trailer for its upcoming post-apocalyptic survival title, Permafrost – now available to wishlist on Steam.

Set in a frozen future brought on by the catastrophic shattering of the moon, Permafrost presents a world where ice has swallowed civilization, and the few who remain fight for survival among fractured factions, deadly cold fronts, and crumbling remnants of the past. The new trailer offers an in-depth look at the game’s bleak and beautiful setting, its survival-driven tension, and the human stories buried beneath the snow.

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Trailer Highlights:
  • Frozen Wastelands: A devastated open world shaped by ice, collapse, and the remnants of once-thriving cities.

  • Survival at Its Core: Endure brutal weather, scarcity, and the constant threat of violence.

  • Faction Tensions: Align with or oppose rival groups trying to control what little is left.

  • Canine Companion: You’re not alone. A loyal dog by your side helps you track, survive, and stay human.

  • Multiplayer Co-op: Brave the cold alone or with others as you can choose to survive the frozen wasteland with up to 3 other players.

  • Gritty Visuals & Storytelling: A grounded, atmospheric take on survival after the fall of humanity.

Permafrost will launch for PC in Early Access on Steam in 2025 and will be playable both single player and in cooperative multiplayer for up to four participants. Visit the official Steam product page to stay updated on all the latest info and join the discussion on Discord.

Watch & Wishlist

Fans of survival games and post-apocalyptic storytelling can now watch the official trailer and wishlist Permafrost on Steam to follow development updates and be notified of future milestones.

Watch the Trailer on YouTube
Wishlist on Steam

Join the Community on Discord


About SpaceRocket Games
SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on X, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.
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Wild West General Store Simulator to Join Steam Next Fest

Entertainment

Oberhaching, Germany – Howdy stranger! Do you like wild west games, but ain’t much of a gunslinger? Well, the good folks over at SunDust, a label of the German publisher Toplitz Productions have the right thing for ya! Take a step back in time when the West was wilder than mustangs. Saddle up and get a taste of what it’s like to own and run the granddaddy of nowadays’ supermarkets with Wild West General Store Simulator.

You’re not only the shopkeep, but also the decorator, when you take care of your day-to-day business tryin’ to keep your account afloat, the shelves stocked and the doors open. Wrangle inventory and deal with travellin’ traders and fellow peddlers to keep your source of income from runnin’ dry. Give your customers a shoppin’ experience finer than Miss Molly’s fried chicken – from when they enter your esteemed establishment to the final cling of the coin at the register. Happy customers will be back as sure as a fly on a cow pie.

With a darn fine economy model workin’ under the surface, you’ll need to make the right prices for your goods and keep a sharp eye on what the folks as well as regulars want, if you aim to line your pockets with gold before you close for the night – and walk to your beautiful home overlooking the town. Use them hard-earned bucks, fins and dixies to grow your store, bring in new products or beautify the place with a fresh lick o’ paint. And if you grow tired of goin’ all solo, hire yourself a helper, or two. Or three. Just remember – out here the customer’s always right and money talks.

Once the sun dips down, head back to your homestead, a place you can build up just the way you like. Kick off your boots, watch out for snakes and rest up for the long haul. As they say, New York wasn’t built in a day, and before you know it, you’re the most legendary storekeep this side of the great lakes.

Get ready for a true Western shop experience when the demo for Wild West General Store Simulator hits the trail in the Steam Next Fest startin’ June 9. Although… Why wait that long? Enjoy catchin’ the shoppin’ worm as an early bird and start on June 2nd.

So saddle your horses and ride over yonder to the official Steam page, where you can toss it on your wishlist.

Features:

  • Your Store, Your Choice
    You have control over every store element from shelves to interior design. Optimize your displays, so your customers have a pleasant and wholesome shopping experience in your general store and find what they are looking for. A happy customer will be a returning customer. Can you bring back life to the deserted ghost town?

  • Manage your stock
    Order your stock from over 70 goods from food items to weapons, tools and furniture. Barter with suppliers and wandering traders in an ever changing economic environment, where supply and demand is in constant flow. Adjust your prices to maximize the profits and react to changing markets and base prices. But don’t overdo it – a lost customer might never return.

  • Do-It-Yourself
    Unpack goods, stack the shelves and organize your storage space. Work the cash register and make sure that the customer gets the best service possible. Or hire helpers to help with the daily business.

  • Expand your store
    More is definitely more. Satisfied customers bring more business and a demand for more varied goods. So expand your property or build a second floor to display everything you have to offer. Who knows? Maybe you can take over a few of the other deserted shops in town and build a commercial district.

  • You’ll never know what’cha gonna get
    Watch the town grow as your product variety increases and attracts more patrons. React to a multitude of events influencing your customers’ needs and shopping behavior.

  • Mini Games
    Participate in fun mini-games like the Tomahawk Throwing Contest. Take on the leaderboards and unlock new licences for your shop.

  • Keep Your Poker Face
    From time to time suppliers old and new might offer you a mystery box that can contain a wide variety of items or an extended amount of goods. The contents can bring a tremendous profit – if you are willing to take a risk.

  • Make yourself at home
    You are not only responsible for the interior of the shop. Overlooking the town from a hill is your house, just waiting to be personalized and decorated.

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