Oberhaching, Germany – Game Island, in partnership with Toplitz Productions are pleased to announce that the latest update for their single-player immersive story-driven survival adventure game SERUM is now available and formulates the game’s biggest content update so far.

Since its launch on PC early access in May, developer Game Island has expanded and enhanced the game’s features and resources available to players across five previous patches. Its latest content update with patch 6 represents one of its largest content drops and adds 23 steam achievements for players to acquire as they loot, craft, recycle and take down various mutated nasties during the course of their games. A custom difficulty mode also arrives in patch 6 allowing players to select the desired competitive level of challenge in their gameplay. Additionally, this latest update gives players another formidable tool to utilize in their survival capabilities with the addition of combat traps, which were previously hinted at in the early access roadmap.

Combined with the previous freestanding absorbers and updated trap placement system provided in patch 5, the combat traps (slashing, piercing and blunt force variants) aim to give players another tactical approach in their quest for survival from the menagerie of mutated beasts that roam Serum’s dark and challenging world.

Developer Game Island has also included a comprehensive list of new fixes and improvements across several areas of the game including inventory, storage, quests and visuals. Additionally, performance improvements through optimization have been a big focus since patch 5.

Last but not least patch 6 also adds additional language support in addition to the 9 languages the game currently supports.

Beyond this latest content update, Serum’s early access roadmap includes plans to bring a 4-player co-op mode later on this year as well as a challenging new level for survivors to explore in the form of a canyon biome, with new mutated adversaries and more revelations about the mutagen that form the basis of the game’s main story and questline.

Further details on SERUM including its early access roadmap of planned content can be found on the games official Steam page, and through its regular diary on social media, revealing more about the world, crafting, and macabre dangers that players will encounter. 

A Serum Ultimate Edition is also available to buy on Steam and includes a Serum story codex, Serum digital cocktail book and Serum official guide. The Serum Guide Edition includes the official guide and provides expert insights and strategies.

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 Twitter, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.

About Game Island S.A
Game Island S.A. was established in July 2020 as a subsidiary of The Dust S.A. Game Island specializes in the production of games for Steam and console platforms. Serum is the first major title in the Game Island S.A. portfolio and is currently under development. The game will be published globally by Toplitz Productions.

Aarhus, Denmark – Fair Games have witnessed huge success with their amazing, fun-to-play, survival title, Necesse. With over 1,000,000 players interested in Necesse, it’s safe to say that Necesse is indeed a hit amongst players and the community. It’s undeniable that this great success story was made possible by the community. 

Necesse wasn’t just an overnight success, it took a lot of time, dedication and effort to address what players wanted and needed in the game, and that of course, wouldn’t have been possible without the loving, supporting, and constructive feedback given by the community of Necesse. For that, Fair Games is celebrating their community and is more than grateful for having loyal and dedicated players. 

It is worth mentioning the community have participated in some of the development stages of the game as the localization of Necesse, apart from English, is entirely community-driven. The game’s dedicated community not only translates it into various languages but also contributes fantastic ideas through their Discord channel. In fact, players have previously voted for several weapons that have since been added to the game!

“Imagine having 300 game designers, a full team of translators fluent in 20+ languages and several thousand game testers. That’s our community. And their dedication to Necesse overwhelms us on a daily basis”  Jonas – Game Producer on Necesse

It’s obvious at this point that Necesse’s community is less of a player-base and more of a family when it comes to the success Necesse has witnessed. 

With the recent graphics overhaul update, Fair Games was able to revitalize Necesse by remaking over 3200 assets as a “thank you” for the community. To offer a fresh, new look to the game the players help shaping, and enjoy playing. 

Diepenbeek, Belgium – The countdown is finally over. Bolt Blaster Games are exhilarated to announce that their latest title, The Spell Brigade, is now live for all players to purchase on Steam! 

“We’re excited to launch our game in early access,” said Hans Jacobs, Game Director at Bolt Blaster Games. “Community feedback is invaluable, and we’re eager to hear the community’s thoughts to help us enhance the game.”

Get your squad ready for this amazing, bullet-heaven, roguelite gameplay. Play as a “tiny” wizard with your friends in a 1 – 4 online co-op gameplay experience to take down hordes of enemies and monstrosities inspired by love-craftian themes. Engage in an adrenaline-inducing experience thanks to the friendly-fire system! Stay on your toes, as neither a friend nor foe is safe in The Spell Brigade.

Key Features:

• Survivors-like Gameplay with Multiplayer Madness: Enjoy the thrill of fighting thousands of weird monsters together. Complete missions and upgrade spells as a team. Survive together!
• Team-Based Combat: Assemble your Brigade and traverse the mystical warpath together. Experience the benefits of fighting as a team, even if it means occasionally stepping on each other’s toes. Fear not, as even the most unfortunate deaths can be remedied through the power of sorcery and friendship.
• Dynamic Spell System: Find, upgrade, and combine your spells with powerful elements. The game ensures that no two builds are ever the same, and with multiple wizards in your squad, the potential for pure, unhinged chaos is endless!

Get the game on Steam now!

About Bolt Blaster Games
Bolt Blaster Games is a six-person indie game studio from Belgium, founded in 2020. In 2023, they released their first game, a cartoony roguelite shooter in VR called GAZZLERS. It’s a crazy little game in which you fight off hordes of – you guessed it – Gazzlers, with a gun you build yourself from combined parts and upgrades you get after each wave, all in a colorful, cartoony style. 

Working on GAZZLERS post-launch really showed the Bolt Blaster team the value of community feedback and engagement, which is something they want to improve on while working on their second title. Still a young studio with the ambition to make great, fun games, they are eager to grow as game developers, one game at a time.

Bergamo, Italy – Get ready for an emotional trip waiting to launch very soon. Cactus production is more than thrilled to announce the launch date of An Everyday Story on Steam.

An Everyday Story is about reliving an Italian-American man’s memories through three little trinkets that accompanied him throughout his life. An Everyday Story is about shedding light on the little things around us that we take for granted, the little things that should be looked at and appreciated. Despite the harsh, noisy world we live in, someone has to take a pause and appreciate the beauty in life. 

“An Everyday Story has been a rollercoaster of emotions made of everyday choices, challenges and joys. Our message to the players is: 

We hope you’ll hold dear your trinkets and loved ones as much as we do!”

Roberto Vergine & Alessio Oliva – Cactus Production
The launch date of An Everyday Story is set for the 25th of September, and it will be available on Steam. 

An Everyday Story features:
The player moves through the Main Character’s memories. All toys have their abilities, weaknesses and strengths while the common point is size and fragility. 

Tin Soldier:

• Has a grappling hook (can only be attached to metal objects)
• Can shoot a sucker
• Has a parachute (very little directional mobility)
• Uses a lighter to enlighten dark environments

Bat Origami:

• Has high mobility
• Can glide and do a double jump
• Can thin himself and slide under closed doors or through spaces

Wood Ship:

• Can interact with levers and objects with the anchor
• Can smash through objects and create new passages

Wishlist An Everyday Story on Steam now! 

Watch the new launch date announcement trailer here

About Cactus Production
Cactus Production is a small international indie team based in Italy focused on creating games fueled by passion, narrative and music capable of piercing our players’ hearts!

Oberhaching, Germany – Developer SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions announce that Permafrost, their exciting survival game set within a frozen open-world urban landscape, will be available to play in October’s Steam Next Fest. Dive into a world, where survival is not just a choice, but a necessity.

From October 14th thru October 21 you can get your first hands-on opportunity to brave the bone-chilling arctic-like temperatures in Permafrost caused by a world changing event that has brought about the near extinction of the human race. Exploration, resourcefulness and the sheer will to survive will see players construct intricate shelters from scrap, cultivate crops to stave off hunger, and harness the power of technology to fend off threats both human and environmental. In Permafrost the sub-zero temperature will have an effect on character capabilities as they fend for themselves in challenging conditions, hunt elusive prey, and repurpose salvaged machinery to craft the tools needed for survival. The demo offers survival game fans a unique opportunity to experience a modern post-apocalyptic setting, combining intricate resource management with deep survival mechanics.

For more details on Permafrost head over the games official Steam page here

Check out the recent gamescom trailer here.

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.

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.

Oberhaching, Germany – Developer Don VS Dodo and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to announce that their real time economic strategy simulation game Industry Giant 4.0 will be playable in October’s Steam Next Fest. 

Beginning October 14th, keen strategists and  budding industry moguls can put their entrepreneurial aspirations to the ultimate test as they get to grips with managing their own business. During Steam Next Fest players will get a feel for managing different aspects of big business and trade including constructing transportation networks, planning production schedules, industrial building and the intricacies of financial management and stock distribution. 

Satisfying the popularity and demand of immersive business sim games, Industry Giant 4.0 is where big business starts and empire building begins, giving players an opportunity to fully embrace the challenges that come with being a business owner starting from the ground up. 

The playable demo during Steam next Fest in October provides the ultimate taster for PC players to journey into the heart of industrial strategy, from supply chain finesse to global market domination, business sim fans will craft their legacy in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce.
For more details on Industry Giant 4.0 head over to the official Steam Page.
Check out the recent gamescom Trailer

About Don VS Dodo
Munich-based Don VS Dodo is a small studio with a core focus on developing video games. For their games, the most important ingredient is their passion and teamwork. Together with elegant game design and on time and in budget delivery they know that only a polished game is a good game. By prioritizing quality over quantity, they have helped deliver great projects. Focusing on multiplayer and co-op games Don VS Dodo strives to bring together friends and family to play together. Be it as couch co-op or through online play, Don and Dodo want players to enjoy their games together.

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.

Diepenbeek, Belgium – It’s time to dust off that old Latin spell book you found in your grandmother’s attic when you were 12! As Bolt Blaster Games are finally announcing the release date of their amazing, chaotic, hectic bullet-heaven title, The Spell Brigade.

Gather your friends or recruit some! As the game offers an engaging, hyper online co-op multiplayer for 1-4 players, with a tiny little caveat, friendly fire is on! Hone your chantings, sharpen these spell books, and delve into an arena filled with monstrosities. Also, never forget to troll your comrades; nothing beats some good laughs with the squad!

The Spell Brigade is set to launch on the 16th of September on Steam!
“We’re excited to reveal the Early Access release date! We can’t wait for you to experience what we’ve been working on. This is just the start, and we invite you to join us on this journey. Your feedback is important to us, so we’re eager to hear your thoughts!” – Hans Jacobs, Bolt Blaster Games

Key Features:

• Survivors-like Gameplay with Multiplayer Madness: Enjoy the thrill of fighting thousands of weird monsters together. Complete missions and upgrade spells as a team. Survive together!
• Team-Based Combat: Assemble your Brigade and traverse the mystical warpath together. Experience the benefits of fighting as a team, even if it means occasionally stepping on each other’s toes. Fear not, as even the most unfortunate deaths can be remedied through the power of sorcery and friendship.
• Dynamic Spell System: Find, upgrade, and combine your spells with powerful elements. The game ensures that no two builds are ever the same, and with multiple wizards in your squad, the potential for pure, unhinged chaos is endless!

Add The Spell Brigade to your wishlist on Steam now!

Watch the new launch trailer here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWuqQ25JsAU

About Bolt Blaster Games
Bolt Blaster Games is a six-person indie game studio from Belgium, founded in 2020. In 2023, they released their first game, a cartoony roguelite shooter in VR called GAZZLERS. It’s a crazy little game in which you fight off hordes of – you guessed it – Gazzlers, with a gun you build yourself from combined parts and upgrades you get after each wave, all in a colorful, cartoony style.

Working on GAZZLERS post-launch really showed the Bolt Blaster team the value of community feedback and engagement, which is something they want to improve on while working on their second title. Still a young studio with the ambition to make great, fun games, they are eager to grow as game developers, one game at a time.