Space Ain’t Easy, But It’s Home

After an unexpected crash-landing on a barren little planetoid, you’re tasked with helping four unlikely survivors build a home among the stars. From laying pipes to managing oxygen levels, it’s your job to ensure everyone stays alive, healthy, and (hopefully) sane long enough to make it back home.

But Adaptory is more than just another colony sim. It’s an immersive survival sandbox wrapped in a striking, hand-drawn art style that blends expressive line work, colorful characters, and a surprising emotional core. Think “Oxygen Not Included meets Spiritfarer,” and you’re getting close.

Dig, Build, Automate, Survive

Starting with little more than duct tape and dreams, you’ll construct an increasingly complex base from scratch. Your crew will need electricity, clean water, air conditioning, and food—so dig into the surface, harvest resources, and design clever workarounds when your systems inevitably break. Automate the boring stuff, and brace for cosmic curveballs like:

• Meteor showers

• Solar flares

• Cargo pod drops

• Natural springs

• Eclipses

• Random crash-landings

You’ll also explore what lies beneath the surface—both physically and narratively. Read personal crew logs, check system messages, and piece together the bigger mystery of why your crew was out here in the first place… and what went wrong.

A Story-Driven Survival Sandbox

Behind the pipes and power grids lies a heartfelt story about people trying to find hope in isolation. Crew members have their own quirks, personal challenges, and relationships to manage. Your decisions can affect how well they work together—or fall apart.

“Adaptory is my love letter to deep systems-driven games,” says Jevon Wright, Founder and Lead Developer at Stormcloak Games. “But we wanted to bring more emotional storytelling into the genre, and really make players care about who they’re building for.”

Wishlist AdaptoryNow

If you’re heading to Gamescom, don’t miss your chance to play the latest build of Adaptory at the Indie Arena Booth. For everyone else, you can wishlist the game on Steam now and keep an eye out for its upcoming Early Access launch on PC and Itch.io.

Build your way out of a cosmic disaster—one air duct at a time.

]]> 35037 https://www.yogomi.com/2025/06/forgotten-23-a-sci-fi-survival-mystery-stuck-in-a-23-minute-loop/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:00:30 +0000 https://www.yogomi.com/?p=34584 Can you survive, repair, and outwit time itself?

Get ready to lose track of time—literally. Forgotten 23, a haunting new sci-fi survival puzzler from solo dev KovalGames and indie.io, is set to launch on Steam July 18, 2025. The game throws players into a tense, atmospheric time loop aboard a doomed space station circling Proxima Centauri b, blending survival mechanics, puzzle-solving, and psychological mystery.

You play as Max Novak, an engineer sent to investigate a distress signal from The Forgotten, a derelict station moments from atmospheric collapse. But there’s a catch: you’ve only got 23 minutes before the whole thing crashes. And once it does? Time resets, and it all begins again.

As Max, you’ll need to make the most of each reset—repairing vital systems, crafting tools from scraps, solving shifting environmental puzzles, and uncovering the eerie fate of the vanished crew. The deeper you dig, the stranger things get. Rooms don’t stay the same. Clues seem to rewrite themselves. And the station’s AI, Luna, is calm, helpful… and maybe hiding something.

Forget combat—Forgotten 23 builds its tension through atmosphere, mystery, and mounting existential dread. Think Outer Wilds meets SOMA by way of Stanislaw Lem. Each run reveals new layers of the story, delivered through corrupted logs, cryptic dialogue, and chilling environmental storytelling.

“I built this game from the ground up in my spare time,” says solo dev Lucas S. Kowal. “It was a passion project—late nights, long weekends, lots of coffee. It’s surreal and humbling to finally bring it to players.”

If you’re into sci-fi adventures with deep narrative twists and time-bending mechanics, this is one to keep on your radar. Forgotten 23 hits Steam on July 18—be sure to wishlist it now so you don’t miss the loop.

Originally revealed as The Signal, this marks Goose Byte’s debut title, and it’s already turning heads with a strong sci-fi survival premise and a fresh visual overhaul. Starting today, players can dive into the action with a brand-new public pre-alpha playtest, now live on Steam. The build features roughly an hour of gameplay and introduces major systems for the first time, including base building, vehicle customization, a research tree, new combat mechanics, and a reworked UI—all set against a striking new art direction.

Welcome to Sirenis. Survival Is Just the Beginning.

In THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis, players won’t just be crafting and building—they’ll be unraveling a planetary mystery. As you navigate a diverse and dangerous alien landscape, the game challenges you to adapt, explore, and extract ancient relics that could unlock answers… or trigger devastating consequences.

Key Features:

• Unravel the Mystery
  Why did the planet bring you here? Discover the true nature of Sirenis and its connection to your past—if you can survive long enough.
• Explore and Survive
  Scavenge, craft, and upgrade as you trek through unique biomes. Survival means adapting to shifting environmental threats and managing limited resources.
• Extract and Adapt
  Discover powerful relics and long-forgotten tech, but beware—every find might alter your surroundings or trigger new dangers. You’ll need to stay alert and evolve your strategy.
• Research and Customize
  Unlock new tools, weapons, structures, and upgrades through exploration and research. The more you learn, the more you can craft to stay ahead of the planet’s surprises.
• Custom Vehicles for Alien Terrain
  From lush valleys to volcanic badlands, customized vehicles will be essential for navigating the planet. Personalize your ride to handle whatever Sirenis throws at you.

With survival systems, narrative depth, and sci-fi intrigue, THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis is shaping up to be one to watch in the survival crafting space. The public pre-alpha is now live on Steam—giving players their first hands-on look at this ambitious alien adventure.

La Quimera, the debut title from Ukrainian developer Reburn—formerly known as 4A Games Ukraine—is now live in Early Access on PC via Steam. If that name rings a bell, it should: these are the folks who helped shape the acclaimed Metro series. And now, they’re bringing their signature blend of atmospheric worldbuilding and intense gunplay to a whole new sci-fi frontier.

Set in the sprawling, war-torn Latin American megalopolis of Nuevo Caracas, La Quimera throws you into the boots of a struggling private military company stuck between cutthroat factions, rogue AI, and a collapsing world. There’s also a strange, supernatural twist bubbling beneath the surface—because reality isn’t always what it seems.

The story and world come courtesy of Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, The Neon Demon) and E.J.A. Warren, promising a narrative dripping with surreal tension, neon-soaked cityscapes, and philosophical undertones.

What to Expect in La Quimera:

• Refn-Fueled Worldbuilding

  A dark sci-fi setting crafted by cinema’s arthouse bad boy, Nicolas Winding Refn, and writer E.J.A. Warren.

• Solo or Squad

  Jump into the story solo or squad up in 3-player online co-op as you blast your way through corporate strongholds and jungle ruins.

• Exosuits and Firepower

  Enhance your strength, speed, and tactics with powerful exosuits, then mix it up with a deep arsenal of futuristic weapons.

• Explore a Dystopian Wonderland

  From towering glass monoliths to decaying concrete sprawls, the world of Nuevo Caracas is as haunting as it is gorgeous—patrolled by rogue machines and hostile factions.

Why Early Access?

Reburn is opening the doors early so players can help shape the game’s future. While the campaign is already up and running, Early Access will expand over time with new levels, narrative beats, and gameplay improvements based directly on community feedback.

“We’re no strangers to tough choices,” says Dmytro Lymar, CEO and co-founder of Reburn. “As Ukrainian developers, resilience is part of our DNA. Launching in Early Access gives us the chance to build something special with the community—and deliver a shooter experience unlike anything else on the market.”

La Quimera is led by Metro Exodus AI and gameplay designer Oleksandr Kostiuk, and the studio is stacked with veteran talent from across Metro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and other genre-defining shooters.

Now Available on Steam

You can dive into the chaos of La Quimera right now on PC via Steam Early Access for $29.99 USD / €29,99 EUR / £24.99 GBP. Whether you’re in it for the tight gunplay, the layered story, or just to shoot your way through a neon nightmare—Nuevo Caracas is waiting.

Check it out on Steam and follow Reburn for upcoming updates across all platforms.

]]> 33227 https://www.yogomi.com/2025/04/ixion-lands-on-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:35:49 +0000 https://www.yogomi.com/?p=32805 After making waves on PC, IXION has officially launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S—and it’s bringing its tense blend of strategy, survival, and sci-fi drama to consoles in a big way.

Developed by Bulwark Studios and published by Kasedo Games, IXION throws you into the deep end of a humanity-on-the-brink scenario. Earth is toast, and you’re the Administrator of the Tiqqun space station, tasked with guiding what’s left of civilization across the stars in search of a new home. No pressure, right?

This isn’t just about building a pretty space city. You’ll need to keep your station’s hull from collapsing, make smart calls on energy usage, and constantly scavenge for resources—all while balancing the morale and survival of your crew. Every choice you make carries weight, and one wrong move could doom the entire mission.

The console version isn’t just a straight port either. IXION has been fine-tuned for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with optimized performance, controller-friendly UI, and visual enhancements that make the cold void of space look downright stunning.

Whether you’re a fan of deep strategy or just love a good sci-fi survival story, IXION is worth jumping into. It’s available now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The trailer follows Zoe, the game’s protagonist, and her flying drone companion, KOBY, as they navigate a hostile underground facility filled with dangers and hidden secrets. With new enemies, combat mechanics, and mysterious story threads teased, Steel Seed is shaping up to be a thrilling experience for fans of sci-fi stealth adventures.

What to Expect from Steel Seed
Launching in 2025 for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, Steel Seed brings a unique blend of stealth, combat, and exploration. Fans can dive into the action early with a free PC demo available now on Steam and wishlist the game on Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5, with Xbox wishlisting to follow soon.

Here’s what makes Steel Seed stand out:

A Dark Sci-Fi World: Featuring a rich narrative crafted by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda, Steel Seed explores Zoe’s evolution as she unravels the facility’s secrets.

• Stealth Gameplay: Channel the art of “fighting without fighting” by evading robotic guards and enemies with skillful movement and tactical planning.
• Dynamic Exploration: Use Zoe’s arsenal of tools and unlockable gadgets to shape your gameplay style. Discover new gear as you progress and develop KOBY’s unique abilities.
• Fast-Paced Combat: Steel Seed’s combat challenges players to balance reflexes and strategy. Use Zoe’s parkour skills to dodge attacks, unleash devastating blows, and call on KOBY’s gadgets to neutralize threats.
• Unique Levels, Unique Challenges: Each level within the underground facility presents fresh obstacles, keeping exploration and problem-solving dynamic and engaging.
• KOBY: A Drone for Life: KOBY isn’t just Zoe’s guide; it’s a tactical tool. Enter Flight Mode to scan for secrets, mark enemy positions, and even use the drone as bait to turn the tide in battles. Together, Zoe and KOBY form a powerful duo, capable of overcoming the facility’s relentless dangers.

A Journey Awaits in 2025
With its blend of stealth, action, and story-driven gameplay, Steel Seed is an ambitious sci-fi adventure you won’t want to miss. Download the free demo on Steam to get a taste of the action, and don’t forget to add it to your wishlist!

Humanity’s Final Hope
SpaceCraft is set against the backdrop of a harrowing century-long war with the Tripods—ancient, autonomous machines that have driven humanity to the brink of extinction. Facing certain annihilation, the remnants of mankind escape through a mysterious portal, emerging in an uncharted galaxy teeming with new opportunities and dangers.

Forge Alliances, Build Empires
In this new frontier, survival hinges on collaboration and ingenuity. Players can join factions—be it political, military, or financial—each offering unique perks and pathways to power. Whether you’re taking on challenging missions or trading in a dynamic marketplace, the galaxy is yours to shape. Prefer teamwork? Band together with others to form powerful clans, known as Corpos, pooling resources and influence to dominate the cosmos.

Build Your Legacy Among the Stars
SpaceCraft gives players the freedom to construct and customize their base of operations, whether planet-side or in orbit. From housing modules to energy stations and data hubs, the options are as expansive as the galaxy itself. You’ll gather raw materials, set up automation systems, and unlock advanced structures to keep expanding your empire.

Our goal is to create a universe where player choices truly matter, said Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games. “Whether you’re building starships, striking trade deals in a real-time economy, or navigating alliances and rivalries, SpaceCraft is all about empowering players to tell their own story.”

Coming Soon to PC
With a 2025 launch window, SpaceCraft is already shaping up to be a must-watch title. For more details, check out the game’s Steam page and follow Shiro Games and SpaceCraft on X/Twitter for updates.

A Bigger, Gooier Adventure
Building on the quirky charm of the original, Revenge of the Savage Planet takes everything to a new level—more planets, gear, critters, laughs, and a 1000x gooier experience. Players are thrust into the boots of an explorer abandoned on a mysterious alien planet after their mission is deemed “too costly.” With limited resources, you’ll scavenge the vibrant landscapes, upgrade your gear, and uncover the planet’s secrets—all while plotting your return and serving up some cosmic revenge.

Expect fast-paced exploration with a mix of platforming, combat, and problem-solving. From scanning strange flora and fauna to crafting gear and battling alien bosses, every corner of these alien worlds offers something unique.

Key Features of Revenge of the Savage Planet

• Third-Person Co-Op with Crossplay: Whether playing solo or with friends, enjoy seamless online crossplay across platforms in third-person for the first time!
• Split-Screen Couch Co-Op: Relive the nostalgia of local multiplayer with split-screen co-op, perfect for sharing laughs with friends and family.
• Four Vibrant Planets (Maybe More): Each planet is brimming with bizarre plants, alien creatures, and secrets waiting to be cataloged. Build your Kindex and unlock new, hilariously subpar gear.
• Space Action & Gooey Combat: Slide, lasso, shoot, and dodge your way through alien boss battles and solve environmental puzzles with flammable “gameplay goo.”
• Creature Collecting: Capture dozens of quirky alien creatures and give them a “happy” home in scenic Nu Florida, near your customizable space trailer.
• Savage Franchise Legacy: The original Journey to the Savage Planet brought its humorous, cooperative gameplay to millions worldwide. This sequel cranks up the satire, adventure, and absurdity even further.

A Glimpse Into What’s Next

“This new chapter sees the return of Martin Tweed, everyone’s favorite CEO,Creative Director Alex Hutchinson shares with excitement, “…as he faces off against his new rival, Gunther Harrison. We can’t wait for players to dive into this story, explore alien worlds, and cook up some delicious revenge!”

Fans won’t have to wait long for a deeper dive. On December 17th at 2 PM GMT, an in-depth look at Revenge of the Savage Planet will reveal new planets, gear, creatures, and abilities ahead of the 2025 launch.

Pre-Order Perks
The game will be available in both digital and physical formats, with a Day One Edition featuring an exclusive in-game “Hot Wizz” spacesuit and a scratch-and-sniff art card.

For updates, follow Revenge of the Savage Planet on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and the official website. Prepare for a goo-filled interstellar adventure like no other!

The game offers diverse classes, intricate skill trees, and an engaging storyline that invites players into a world where every decision counts. Whether you’re exploring its richly designed environments or strategizing with friends, Corepunk ensures an adventure that’s as visually striking as it is strategic.

What’s Included in Early Access?
Corepunk’s Early Access launch is packed with content designed to give players a taste of its ambitious vision. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Expansive Open World: Explore three unique biomes—lush forests, treacherous swamps, and vast steppes—each populated with distinct enemies and challenges.
• Story Content: Dive into three fully-voiced episodes from Season One, supplemented by over 350 side quests that add depth to the narrative.
• Deep Itemization: Discover three tiers of gear for artifacts, weapons, chips, runes, and consumables, with even more planned in future updates.
• Robust Crafting and Gathering: Experiment with four gathering professions, four crafting professions, and a universal cooking profession. Use the synthesis machine for expanded crafting possibilities.
• Character Progression: Customize your playstyle with eight passive talent branches, offering 120 unique mechanics, and 22 weapon specialization talents per class.
• Diverse Classes: Start your journey with six distinct weapon specializations (classes/heroes) at launch, with new ones arriving monthly.
• Challenging Bosses: Test your skills against 15 formidable world bosses.
• Quality-of-Life Features: Enjoy numerous systems designed to enhance your gaming experience, from leaderboards to seamless matchmaking.
• Future Content: Look forward to updates like the Extraction Prison Island, PvE instances, and new heroes that complete the game loop.

What Makes Corepunk Unique?

• A World Divided by Culture: Align with one of four unique cultures—Quadarri, Elanien, Yorner, or Faiden—each offering distinct skills, weapons, clothing options, and vehicles.
• Classic MMO Gameplay: Enjoy beloved MMORPG staples like crafting, mining, guilds, raids, battlegrounds, and lore-rich storytelling.
• Varied Game Modes: Engage in PvE/PvP extraction instances, solo missions, battlegrounds, and more, catering to every type of player.
• Detailed Hero Customization: Build a hero that’s uniquely yours, whether it’s a grizzled war veteran, a charming yet deadly maiden, or a mix of both.

Early Access: A Work in Progress
Corepunk is still in active development, with Early Access marking the final stage of alpha testing. During this period, the team is focused on fixing bugs, expanding systems, and polishing the experience for a beta launch and eventual full release by the end of 2025.

Join the Adventure
Corepunk Early Access is available now on Windows PC. For more details, visit www.corepunk.com.

Stay connected with Corepunk’s community on X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, and don’t forget to join the discussion on Discord.

A Sci-Fi Adventure on the Edge of Catastrophe
Dark Sky takes players to the once-peaceful mining planet, Wolf Prime, now thrown into chaos by a mysterious force that has pulled all spacecraft from the sky. The planet’s surface is now littered with wreckage and danger, and it’s up to players to uncover the truth behind this sudden cataclysm.

In the game, you’ll step into the shoes of Squig, a humble shipyard worker who, along with his friend Norton, must gather a team of survivors. Together, they’ll embark on a journey to save their world before it’s torn apart.

Deckbuilding Meets Tactical Combat

Dark Sky offers a unique blend of deckbuilding mechanics and grid-based combat. Players will master tactical card combat by carefully planning their party’s actions, exploiting enemy weaknesses, and optimizing their abilities for maximum impact.

• Master Tactical Card Combat: Engage in turn-based combat where every card and move counts. Plan your strategies and outsmart your foes.
• Build Your Deck: Customize your deck with a branching upgrade system, allowing you to tailor your cards to suit your playstyle.
• Assemble Your Party: Choose from an eclectic roster of six characters, each with unique cards and abilities that bring diverse strategies to your team.
• Play Your Way: Experiment with different builds, save multiple decks, and always be prepared for any challenge that comes your way.
• Explore an Immersive World: Journey through striking locations, meet various species, and enjoy the hand-painted artwork and evocative soundtrack as you hunt for resources, allies, and answers.

From Indie Visionaries to Your Screen
Dark Sky, formerly known as Xenotheria, is the debut title from Ganymede Games, an indie studio based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Founded by industry veterans with experience at companies like Riot Games and Wargaming, Ganymede Games is focused on crafting story-driven RPGs with deep tactical gameplay.

Mark Your Calendars
Dark Sky is set to launch on September 24, 2024, with support for multiple languages, including Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, French, and Spanish. Don’t miss your chance to dive into this alien-infested adventure—wishlist Dark Sky on Steam and GOG today.

Stay connected with Midwest Games and Ganymede Games on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, and Discord for the latest updates, and get ready for a sci-fi deckbuilding experience like no other.

About Midwest Games
Midwest Games is a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based publisher dedicated to showcasing talent from the Midwest and other underrepresented regions. With a team of industry veterans, Midwest Games is passionate about bringing diverse voices and unique stories to the gaming world.

About Ganymede Games
Founded in 2019, Ganymede Games is a remote-first indie studio committed to creating story-driven RPGs. Based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the team at Ganymede Games draws on their experience from major studios to deliver rich, character-focused games with deep tactical gameplay.