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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · 6d

It's #SteamNextFest Season! Gloom Punks, Mato Fragments, and Trash are all part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest!

Looking for addictive co-op adventures or just wanna relax with a visual novel? Keep a look out for these demos!

#indiegame #indiegames #roguelike #visualnovel #nextfest

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · 7d

Anyone headed down under? We'll be at #PAXAUS from 10-12 October!

Did I mention we're a Binny Arcade distributor (the only one actually!)? Drop by Booth PR05 to try out our games, and find out how you can get this one of a kind, super-limited Trash pin!

#indiegame #indiegames #pax

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · 10d

Looking for a punk-ass, beat 'em up for your next co-op session? And if you need someone to blame for not punching hard enough, peek at the damage leaderboard!

Keep a look out for the Gloom Punks demo, coming soon!
store.steampowered.com/app/3949970/...

#indiegame #indiegames #roguelike #beatemup

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · 13d

We're getting into the Halloween mood with @horrorgameawards.bsky.social 's Halloween Showcase next Tuesday! We'll be dropping new trailers, new demos, and release info, so tune in 30th September, 11AM PDT! 👻

#indiegame #indiegames #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #horrorgame

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · 14d

We announced Gloom Punks at @indiefanfest.bsky.social! Enter one messed-up fairytale after another as you fight to escape a world that so badly wants you dead - for good!

Enjoy a bite-sized Khorasan experience during the upcoming Steam Next Fest!

#indiegame #indiegames #roguelike #steamnextfest

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · 20d

Check out some indie titles over the weekend with @sixoneindie.com 's Steam Event! In addition to the showcased titles, there are 150 other games, like As I Began to Dream and Bloodbreaker featured in the Steam selection! 🫶

#indiegame #indiegames

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · 27d

We're part of the @gdocexpo.com highlighting amazing games developed by people of colour! 🫶

🇸🇦 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree by
🇵🇭 Bloodbreaker: Labyrinth of the Witch
🇮🇩 Kejora

Check out the Expo from 16th-19th September, and the Steam event, from 16th-24th September!

#indiegame #indiegames

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you haven't had the pleasure, please meet the Labyrinth's newest inhabitants, the Jo-Shi Sisters. And now, for a limited time, you can challenge them to a battle in our demo! Watch out tho, they bite! (And punch)

store.steampowered.com/app/3649940/...

#indiegame #indiegames #metroidvania

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Yogomi @yogomi.com · Sep 1

Soft Source and Berangin Creative have announced that their heartfelt narrative puzzle adventure Kejora will now launch on January 8, 2026, instead of its original September 4, 2025 release date.
#BeranginCreative #indiegames #Kejora #narrativeadventure #SoftSource #videogames
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Kejora Release Pushed to January 2026

Soft Source and Berangin Creative have announced that their heartfelt narrative puzzle adventure Kejora will now launch on January 8, 2026, instead of its original September 4, 2025 release date. ...

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Sep 1

An update on Kejora 💚
We look forward to bringing the game to you on 8th January 2026, on all platforms

#indiegame #indiegames

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Aug 30

No biggie, just exorcising ghosts and demons with my IrisPhone

DreadOut 3 expands on the lore of the previous games with a spine-chilling horror adventure, set in a Southeast Asian environment.

store.steampowered.com/app/3500810/...

#indiegame #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiehorrorgame

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Aug 30

We unveiled 2 new bosses for Bloodbreaker: Labyrinth of the Witch during the MIX Fall Game Showcase! You can check out their boss fight right now, for a limited time only! Don't get them wrong, they may be stylish, but they pack a real punch!

#indiegame #indiegames #metroidvania

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Aug 28

SINGAPOREAN/CHINESE PRIDE! 🐇

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Aug 27

Catch Bloodbreaker and DreadOut 3 during the MIX Fall Game Showcase! Super excited to be a part of the showcase, and even more excited to show you guys what we've been working on!

Tune in 29th August, 9AM PST! And a big thanks to @themix.bsky.social !

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Aug 1

Absolutely! Will drop you a DM

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Aug 1

ALSO a HUGE shoutout to Ikhwan Waliyudin for creating this absolutely beautiful piece of art featuring our lovely characters!

Check out his profile here
www.behance.net/aftergani

Behance

www.behance.net

Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Aug 1

We're super excited to exhibit at gamescom in LESS THAN THREE WEEKS! We're excited to bring 9 games from around the world to gamescom, and we can't wait to meet everyone headed down as well!

📍 Hall 10-2, Stand F004g
#gamescom #gamescom2025 #indiegame #indiegames

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Jul 15

Welcome to Neo City! The fate of the entire city rests in your hands. Owner of a photo shop, and moonlighting as an informant, your skills are put to the test as you work to prevent chaos and ruin.

Wishlist now on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3276250/...
#visualnovel #vn #indiegame #indiegames

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Jul 14

We're bringing hand-drawn puzzle adventure Kejora to #BitSummit ! If you're headed to Kyoto ⛩️, drop by Booth IP3-11 and try out the game for yourself! 💚

手描きパズルアドベンチャー『Kejora』を #ビットサミットに出展します！⛩️ 京都にお越しの際は、ぜひブースIP3-11にお立ち寄りください！💚

#indiegame #indiegames

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Jul 10

We're bringing Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree 🌊🐋 to #BitSummit ! Swim by Booth IP3-11 and play the demo!

🐋『バハムートとワクワクの木』を #ビットサミットに出展します！ブースIP3-11でデモをプレイしてください！

#indiegame #indiegames

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Jul 8

Psychological horror game Midnight Dreams will be showcased at #BitSummit with a playable demo at Booth IP3-11!

サイコホラーゲーム『Midnight Dreams』が #ビットサミットのブースIP3-11でプレイアブルデモを披露します！

#indiegame #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiehorrorgame

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Jul 7

As I Began to Dream will be at #BitSummit from 18th-20th July at Miyako Messe! Check out Booth IP3-11 (3F) and play the demo!

『夢を始めた時』は7月18日から20日まで、みやこめっせで開催される #ビットサミットに出展します！ブースIP3-11 (3F)をチェックして、デモをプレイしてください！

#indiegame #indiegames #cozygame

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Jul 4

⛩️ We're bringing Bloodbreaker: Labyrinth of the Witch to #BitSummit from 18th-20th July! Drop by Booth IP3-11 and check out what we've been working on! 🩸

7月18日から20日まで開催される #ビットサミットに『ブラッドブレイカー：魔女の迷宮』を出展します！ブースIP3-11にお立ち寄りいただき、私たちが取り組んでいることをチェックしてください！

#indiegame #metroidvania

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Jun 26

Love the visuals? The art of As I Began to Dream is hand-drawn and illustrated, and took inspiration from the art of children's storybooks!

There's a demo on Steam now if you wanna take a peek into the experience!
store.steampowered.com/app/2482180/...

#indiegame #indiegames #cozygame #gameart

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Soft Source @sspublishing.bsky.social · Jun 23

Fatal Frame meets Southeast Asian horror... Totally not terrifying at all...
More coming soon, keep a lookout!

Wishlist DreadOut 3 on Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3500810/...

#indiegame #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiehorrorgame #horror

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