The EdenSpark Game Jam series features a total prize pool of $250,000 spread across 12 monthly competitions. Winning entries from each event will have an opportunity to be shortlisted for the grand finale, where the top award will reach $50,000.

The Community Choice award, determined by participant voting, was awarded to SubMind by developer lookibed. The two-player cooperative puzzle game received the highest score from fellow creators, earning a $1,000 prize.

In the Dev’s Choice category, third place went to Rhytm Cube by F1ow. The rhythm-based solo project impressed judges with its gameplay design, visual presentation, and atmosphere, securing a $750 award.

Second place was awarded to CyberSlasher from the 3D Artel MISIS team. The roguelike project stood out for its ambitious use of 3D visuals and EdenSpark’s rendering technology, earning the team a $1,000 prize.

Taking the top Dev’s Choice honor was Slime Shape by teezaboo. The puzzle-platformer was recognized for its polished gameplay, strong central mechanic, and potential for broader commercial success. The project earned the competition’s largest prize of $2,250.

With the first event now complete, Gaijin Entertainment has officially launched the second EdenSpark Game Jam. The new competition revolves around the theme “Mass Control,” encouraging developers to interpret the concept in creative ways, ranging from crowd management and social influence to physics-driven gameplay mechanics.

Participants have 14 days to create and submit a playable game using the EdenSpark platform. Developers can work individually or form teams of up to 10 members.

According to Gaijin Entertainment founder Anton Yudintsev, the first competition demonstrated how quickly creators could turn ideas into functional game prototypes using the platform, and the company is eager to see how participants approach the new theme.

Beyond prize money, the EdenSpark initiative aims to provide aspiring developers with opportunities to build, publish, and showcase their projects. The platform also offers a pathway for creators interested in bringing their games to consoles while maintaining ownership of their intellectual property and the freedom to self-publish on other platforms.

The second EdenSpark Game Jam is now underway, giving developers another chance to earn recognition and move one step closer to the series’ grand finale and its $50,000 top prize.

This isn’t your average tour manager sim. Rockbeasts throws you into the high-stakes, low-budget world of dive bar gigs, sketchy promoters, and bandmates barely holding it together. From humble beginnings to headlining dreams, it’s up to you—the band’s manager—to decide whether to stick to the underground or sell your soul for a taste of rockstar glory.

Oh, and yes—that is Iggy Pop voicing “Iggy Pup.” Welcome to the weirdest ride of your musical life.

What Rockbeasts Is All About

You play as a notorious band manager tasked with guiding a struggling group of misfits on their journey from the basement to the big stage. Every choice you make—from gig venues and setlists to ethical (or not-so-ethical) decisions—affects your band’s rise… or spectacular crash.

This is a game with consequences, character, and vibes.

Key Features That Rock:

• Band Management, the Hard Way

  Scout gigs, set up shows, manage gear and egos, and maybe even catch a little lightning in a bottle—if you can keep the chaos under control.

• Fully Voiced Cast

  A cast of eccentric rockers, managers, and venue rats all brought to life with full voice acting—including a guest performance by Iggy Pop himself.

• Narrative Muscle

  Penned by The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 writer Jakub Szamałek, the story dives deep into themes of art vs. fame, loyalty, burnout, and the price of ambition.

• Multiple Endings, No Easy Answers

  Your decisions will shape not just the band’s career, but the lives of its members. There’s no “right” path—just the one you make.

• A Killer Original Soundtrack

  Featuring 17 custom tracks, each playable in-game at your gigs. Expect grungy riffs, raw vocals, and pure 90s alt-rock energy.

Whether you’re here for the moral choices, the nostalgia trip, or just want to live out your Almost Famous fantasy in video game form, Rockbeasts looks ready to blow the roof off the scene.

Ready to go from couch-surfing to crowd-surfing? Let’s rock.

Already cracking into the Top 50 best-selling titles on Meta Quest, Cave Crave sets a new bar for realistic cave exploration in virtual reality. You’re not just looking at rock textures — you’re climbing, crawling, marking walls with chalk, and navigating intense terrain where every tight squeeze and dark corner could lead to a new discovery… or something far more unsettling.

Choose Your Descent

At launch, Cave Crave offers three distinct modes for would-be cave divers:

• Story Mode: Embark on the first chapter of a narrative-driven expedition with more story content on the way. A second map pack is already in the works and will drop as a free post-launch update.

• Tourist Mode: Skip the stress and soak in the subterranean atmosphere without hazards. Ideal for players who want to explore and vibe with the soundtrack.

• Horror Mode: Dare to go deeper in a standalone nightmare mode where the darkness holds secrets and your tools are your only lifeline. It’s optional, but definitely not for the faint of heart.

Core Features That Dig Deep

• Real Caves, Not Cookie-Cutters: Forget generic tunnels — Cave Crave features hand-designed cave systems that demand real spatial awareness.

• Immersive Environments: Natural rock formations, physics-based interactions, and a living, breathing cave system pull you into the world.

• DIY Navigation: No GPS or HUD maps here. Mark your route using chalk like real-world spelunkers to avoid getting lost in the winding underground.

• True Free Climbing: Walls, ceilings, and ledges are all fair game thanks to a physical climbing system that tracks your actual movements.

• Tight Spaces, Real Tension: You’ll need to control your breath to squeeze through tight passages — and yes, underwater diving is coming in a free update soon after launch.

• Smash Through Barriers: Wield pickaxes and hammers to clear obstructions and forge new paths deep into the earth.

Post-Launch Plans

3R Games has big plans for Cave Crave beyond launch, with free updates already in the pipeline. Expect more maps, story content, new traversal features, and even more terrifying (or tranquil) cave routes to explore.

Ready to dive into the darkness? Cave Crave is available now on Meta Quest and arrives on PlayStation VR2 on July 10. Don’t forget to chalk your trail!

Co-Op Carnage Meets Roguelite Strategy

In Terminull Brigade, you’ll join a strike force of distinct heroes fighting back against a relentless AI invasion inside a chaotic, futuristic cyber world. With roguelite progression, fast-paced shooting, and dynamic team synergy at its core, this is far more than just another shooter — it’s a test of reflexes, strategy, and how well you and your crew can sync up under pressure.

Already gathering momentum from its early alpha run in late 2024, Terminull Brigade is gearing up for a full free-to-play launch later this year. But the demo? That’s your early ticket to see what all the hype’s about.

What’s in the Demo?

3 Unique Heroes

• Heyneckes – The classic brash gunslinger, dealing damage from afar.

• Aurora – A former esports champ turned battlefield controller and support pro.

• Blade – The up-close-and-personal katana wielder who slices before you blink.

2 Futuristic Battlegrounds

• Neon City – Fight through a sprawling, sci-fi metropolis full of verticality and danger.

• Wasteland – A stripped-down, tactical arena perfect for outmaneuvering deadly AI waves.

Multiple Difficulty Levels

Conquer a map to unlock harder tiers — only the toughest Rogueteers will survive the most brutal AI swarms.

Perk System

Customize your builds and create new playstyles with every run. Want your blade to bounce lightning between enemies? Go for it. Prefer turret spam with support auras? That’s on the table, too.

Your Squad. Your Build. Your Fight.

Whether you’re diving in solo or forming a four-player dream team, the Terminull Brigade demo is your first shot at experiencing its blend of tactical shooting, roguelite unpredictability, and digital chaos.

This one’s for the players who love quick fights, deep customization, and a dash of cyberpunk flair.

Wishlist Terminull Brigade on Steam, download the free demo starting June 9, and join the resistance. The Nullverse won’t save itself.

Published by Fireshine Games and built for 1–4 players, Far Far West blends gunslinging action with supernatural chaos as you and your crew of mechanical mercs take on monster-filled contracts in a West gone rogue.

High Noon Gets an Upgrade

You’re not just packing pistols — in Far Far West, players switch between classic six-shooters and devastating spell attacks using a card-based magic system. Fireballs, healing bursts, and elemental chaos are all part of the arsenal as you ride deep into cursed territories to complete missions, clear out dungeons, and hunt down bounties in style.

The world is packed with danger, from haunted mines and reanimated skeletons to swampy storms and ghost trains that serve as gateways to even stranger regions. Each contract takes you further into the unknown, pushing your team’s loadout, synergy, and reflexes to the limit.

Build Your Robo-Bounty Legend

Customization plays a big role in your rise through the outlaw ranks. Pick your perks, upgrade your gear, and specialize your robot gunslinger however you see fit — whether you’re cracking skulls with precision headshots, slinging magic for massive damage, or keeping your crew alive with clutch heals.

Town hubs let you upgrade your guns, unlock new spells, chill at the saloon, and deck out your robotic cowboy with fresh skins for both you and your ride. This ain’t just about survival — it’s about looking damn good doing it.

Yeehaw Meets “What the Hell Was That?”

The team behind Pumpkin Jack is leaning hard into their signature spooky-meets-slapstick style. Think classic cowboy shootouts with a supernatural twist, all wrapped in a chunky, stylized aesthetic. According to Fireshine Games, this is “chaotic co-op action with a spooky twist,” and they’re not wrong.

“We’re so excited to be working with Evil Raptor on their return to the Wild West,” said Rob Feather, Senior Product Manager at Fireshine Games. “Far Far West is a unique Wild West shooter that players are going to love.”

Get Ready to Ride

Far Far West is targeting a 2026 Early Access launch on Steam, with sign-ups now open for an upcoming playtest. Add the game to your Steam Wishlist and be among the first to step into the steampunk saddle.

Now available on Steam and the Microsoft Store, the demo serves up 2-3 hours of gameplay from the start of the full experience—complete with a secret area and a tough-as-nails challenge for those bold enough to explore every corner of the mysterious Vessel.

What Is MIO: Memories In Orbit?

You play as MIO, a sleek and nimble robot who wakes up alone aboard the Vessel—a massive derelict spaceship swallowed by overgrowth and crawling with glitchy, hostile machines. Once a high-tech ark maintained by elegant AI known as the Pearls, the ship is now in decay and teetering on the edge of total shutdown.

Your mission? Explore the twisting depths of the Vessel, unlock forgotten abilities, recover MIO’s lost memories, and uncover the secrets behind the ship’s fall—and MIO’s own past.

Gameplay Highlights:

• Combat Meets Precision Platforming: Grapple, glide, and wall-cling your way through handcrafted environments while battling corrupted tech and rogue bots.

• Multi-Tool Momentum: A slick, combo-driven moveset blends traversal and combat in a satisfying, uninterrupted flow.

• Striking Visual Style: Inspired by sci-fi comics, anime, and classical art, every scene feels like a living painting.

• Atmospheric Soundtrack: Lo-fi beats meet choral melodies to create an eerie, emotional tone.

• Lore-Rich World: A cryptic narrator guides you through a poetic mystery laced with AI philosophy and lost civilization vibes.

Try the Demo Now — Full Launch Coming This Year

The demo gives a taste of what MIO: Memories In Orbit has to offer—tight movement, challenging encounters, a stunning setting, and just enough mystery to keep you hooked. Whether you’re here for the exploration, the combat, or just to soak in the vibes, it’s well worth the download.

MIO: Memories In Orbit launches later this year on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Play the demo, wishlist the game, and help shape development by creating a Focus Together account for exclusive rewards.

A Tower Defense Game Like No Other
Tempest Tower flips the script on traditional tower defense by blending classic base-building with heart-pounding, action-packed combat. In the Build Phase, you’ll meticulously design and reinforce your base, crafting the perfect setup to withstand the Creeper onslaught. But don’t get too comfortable—when the Action Phase begins, it’s time to brawl. Adapt your tactics on the fly as waves of Creepers test your strategy, creativity, and skill.

Over-the-Top Contraptions and Clever Tools
The battlefield is your playground, and Tempest Tower offers a treasure trove of wild contraptions to toy with. Set up lethal turrets to mow down enemies from afar, use trampolines to launch yourself across the map, and manually trigger devastating spike traps to wipe out Creeper hordes. Shield bubbles, boomerangs, and other zany gadgets ensure that every encounter feels fresh and exciting.

The Secret Power of Trip Space’s Flora
Nature is on your side in Trip Space. Use the game’s unique flora to turn the tide in your favor:

• Bomb-Berries explode to obliterate clusters of enemies.
• Bait Bulbs lure Creepers straight into your deadliest traps.
• Glide Leaves let you effortlessly soar over hazards and navigate treacherous terrain.

Adapt to each situation and unleash the power of nature to stay one step ahead of the Creeper menace.

Limitless Strategy, Endless Experimentation
Victory in Tempest Tower isn’t just about quick reflexes—it’s about strategy, customization, and creativity. Before each level, tailor your loadout by drafting contraptions, upgrades, and tools to suit your playstyle. Experiment with powerful item combos, turn environmental hazards into weapons, and continuously refine your tactics to outsmart the Creepers.

With brutal difficulty modifiers and competitive high scores to chase, Tempest Tower will push your strategic thinking to the limit. Master the balance between bolstering your defenses and managing your economy, and prove you’re up to the challenge.

Ready to Conquer the Chaos?
Are you prepared to take on the dark fog, save Trip Space, and cement your name in the annals of tower defense legends? Dive into Tempest Tower and unleash your creativity, intuition, and grit. The Creepers won’t know what hit them.

In Virballs, you play as ORB, an Object Removal Bot tasked with cleaning up the mess left behind by the clumsy PopoBots. After a botched takedown of the evil Dr. Corvid, his mutated creations—known as virballs—were scattered across multiple planets. Now, it’s your job to clear them out and save the local inhabitants, the adorable Floobers, who are under attack by these ravenous creatures.

The virballs aren’t just your enemies; they’re your arsenal. As ORB, you’ll capture virballs and harness their elemental powers to craft powerful new weapons. With elements like Earth, Water, Fire, Electricity, Air, and even Slime, there’s no shortage of creative combinations to blast through waves of enemies. And with ORB’s rocket-propelled grappler claws, thrusters for enhanced mobility, and containment sphere for capturing virballs, you’ve got all the tools you need to take on this chaotic challenge.

Key Features of Virballs:

• A Galactic Adventure Begins – Starting on the desert world of Jambito, Virballs will take you across six unique planets by its full release in 2025. Each planet offers new environments to explore, enemies to face, and secrets to uncover as you work to stop Dr. Corvid’s fiendish plans.
• Collect Virballs, Craft Weapons – Capture virballs and weaponize their elemental abilities to create powerful ammunition for your blasters. With elements ranging from Fire and Water to the mysterious Slime, you’ll discover dozens of explosive weapon combos.
• Run, Jump, and Blast – Use ORB’s abilities, including rocket-powered grappler claws and thrusters, to navigate through action-packed levels filled with enemies and environmental hazards. With an ever-expanding arsenal, no two battles will feel the same.
• Boss Battles – Take on ultra-powerful virball bosses to unlock new elemental Cores, expanding ORB’s arsenal with even more weapon combos and strategic options.
• Save the Floobers – The innocent Floobers are in danger, and it’s up to you to evacuate them from their infested planets. Help them escape so they can live to “floob” another day!

Early Access and Demo:
Virballs will continue to grow during its Early Access period, with new planets, missions, and gameplay features being introduced ahead of its full release in early 2025. But you don’t have to wait to jump in—the game’s demo is live now as part of Steam Next Fest: October 2024 Edition! Download it before October 21, 2024, and start your training as a virball disposal expert.

About Bolder Games:
Bolder Games, founded in 2009, is an indie studio known for pushing creative boundaries. The team behind Virballs features developers who have worked on hit games like Dragons and Titans, Dungeon Defenders II, and Roblox. With a history of crafting innovative games and interactive experiences, Bolder Games is now setting its sights on creating one of their most ambitious projects yet with Virballs.

Get ready to join ORB and the Floobers as they fight for survival in Virballs, launching into Early Access on October 22, 2024. Don’t miss out—follow Virballs on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and join the community on Discord for all the latest updates!

What’s The Strongest TOFU All About?
In this quirky action-platformer, you’ll choose between three iconic tofu types: Momen (firm), Kinu (silken), and Koya (freeze-dried). Each tofu brings unique qualities to the table—literally. Momen tofu is sturdy, Kinu is smooth but fragile, and Koya can take a beating, surviving higher falls without breaking apart. Use your tofu’s special traits and harness the game’s crazy jiggle physics to navigate through increasingly tricky levels. Just don’t fall into pieces—or into a frying pan—before jumping into a hot bowl of soup!

The Strongest TOFU is simple to pick up, with a control scheme that uses just a joystick and a single button. However, mastering the art of tofu is no easy task! You’ll need delicate precision to keep your tofu intact while tackling obstacle-filled maps.

A Soundtrack You’ll Want to Devour
What’s tofu without the right ambiance? The game’s soundtrack, composed by Ryo Nagamatsu of RH Music, adds layers of emotion to each level, pulling players deeper into the charming, yet challenging world of tofu. The original score will launch alongside the game as a full digital soundtrack, so you can relive the tofu adventure anytime.

Art That’s Tofu-licious
Visually, The Strongest TOFU stands out with key art and logo design by Hattori-Graphics, one of Japan’s top 100 graphic designers of 2024. His lo-res yet elegant style perfectly captures the simplicity and beauty of tofu, giving the game a distinctive and memorable look.

A Game by a Tofu Master
Head developer TomozoP didn’t just make a game—he became a tofu master to ensure The Strongest TOFU is as authentic as possible. His culinary expertise not only shaped the gameplay but also earned the game its first award at GYAAR Studio’s Indie Game Contest in 2022.

What is Tofu?
For the uninitiated, tofu is a highly nutritious food made from soybeans, known for its versatility as a meat substitute and its ancient roots as a beloved staple. Depending on how it’s prepared, tofu can transform into a wide range of dishes. In The Strongest TOFU, it’s your hero!

About Phoenixx
Founded in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx is all about supporting unique and creative game developers from Japan and across the globe. Their mission? To inspire and nurture creativity, one game, one creator, and one community at a time.

Ready to take on the tofu challenge? Be sure to mark your calendar for October 2nd, 2024, and catch the game in action at this year’s Tokyo Game Show!

The Strongest TOFU comes to PC via Steam on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, for $4.99 USD. It will support Japanese, English, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) languages. To learn more and stay up to date, follow Phoenixx’s official website, X/Twitter, YouTube, the official GYAAR Studio website, Zounoashi Games official website, X/Twitter, and head developer TomozoP’s X/Twitter.

Become the Legendary 13th Zodiac Guardian
In 13Z, players step into the shoes of challengers vying for the coveted title of the 13th Zodiac Guardian. Your journey will be anything but easy—each run sees you battling through stages teeming with monstrous foes, facing off against powerful Zodiac Guardians, and mastering a variety of combat styles. The roguelike nature of the game ensures that every playthrough brings fresh challenges and opportunities, making each run unique.

A Dynamic World That Grows with You
One of the standout features of 13Z is its dynamic village hub. After each challenging run, players return to this evolving village where they can interact with villagers, upgrade skills, and gear up for the next trial. The village isn’t just a static backdrop; it grows and changes as you progress, becoming more vibrant and bustling with every victory—a living reflection of your journey and accomplishments.

Key Features of 13Z:

• Ascend to Zodiac Stardom: Battle through relentless enemies and take on the 12 Zodiac Guardians to earn your place as the legendary 13th Zodiac.
• Diverse Cast of Characters: Choose from a unique roster of heroes, including the lightning-fast Fox swordswoman, the deadly precise Raven archer, the mighty Panda warrior, and the stealthy Cat ninja, each with their own distinct playstyle.
• Roguelike Replayability: Customize your abilities, unlock powerful upgrades, and make impactful decisions that shape each run, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience every time you play.
• Solo or Co-op Play: Face the trials on your own or join forces with friends in co-op mode, where the challenge scales with your party size.

Keep an eye out for more updates, and be sure to follow the game on Twitter, TikTok, and join our Discord community to stay in the loop on all things 13Z!