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VOID/BREAKER 🔴OUT NOW - FAST ROGUELITE FPS @voidbreakergame.bsky.social · 1d

VOID/BREAKER Demo is available now on Playstation 5
A dynamic and challenging Roguelite FPS created by solo dev Daniel Stubbington

🟥 Lightning-fast gunplay & movement
🟥 Limitless weapon synergies
🟥 Environmental destruction

Play the demo now on PS5:
store.playstation.com/en-gb/produc...

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · 5d

For the second year in a row, Playstack has officially been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Games Industry 2025. 🏆 @gibiz.bsky.social

We’re immensely proud of our team for their amazing work and their dedication to making Playstack what it is.

#bestplacestowork #gamedev #playstack

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · 5d

Congratulations to the amazing and talented team at Deep Field Games on this outstanding achievement! 🌟

@abioticfactor.com

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · 5d

Abiotic Factor has been nominated for both “Best Indie Game” and “PC Game of the Year” at the Golden Joystick Awards 2025! 🕹️

Vote here by 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT / midnight BST on 31 October 2025: www.goldenjoysticks.com

#abioticfactor #goldenjoysticks2025

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · 7d

For a limited time, we’re offering the Science and Chaos Collection Bundle - featuring three critically acclaimed games:

💥 Black Mesa
🧪 Abiotic Factor
🌍 The Entropy Centre

Get it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/bundle/59736...

#blackmesa #abioticfactor #theentropycentre #steamsale

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · 14d

The Rise of the Golden Idol currently does not have a Switch 2 version.

Playstack Games @playstack.com · 15d

The Curse of the Last Reaper, the final DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol, is available now on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

The RISE of the Golden Idol @goldenidol.bsky.social · 15d

Avast me Detectives!

The Curse of the Last Reaper, the fourth and final DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol, has washed up on shore and is available to play now.

Rolling out now on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
youtu.be/6Da7mhTeAcU

Golden Idol Investigations: The Curse of the Last Reaper | Official Launch Trailer

YouTube video by Playstack

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Aug 14

Playstack and Doraccoon present RACCOIN, our new coin-pusher roguelike! A classic arcade game with a modern twist! Drop special coins, trigger powerful combos and create chaotic synergies.

Public playtest on Steam, August 18.

store.steampowered.com/app/3784030/...

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Aug 12

The new Darkwater update, INVASION expands and overhauls the core gameplay with fresh threats, tactical tools, and an entirely new district to explore... and a JUMBO CRAB!? 🦀

Grab it for 20% off this week on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/619540/D...

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Jul 23

Play here: store.steampowered.com/app/427410/A...

Save 20% on Abiotic Factor on Steam

Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos fro...

store.steampowered.com

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Jul 23

Abiotic Factor has officially launched out of Early Access and into 1.0!

🧪 New update: Cold Fusion
🎮 Console Launch + Optional Crossplay

Massive congrats to the dev team, Deep Field Games, on this epic achievement!

Watch the trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElLF...

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The RISE of the Golden Idol @goldenidol.bsky.social · Jul 15

Detectives,

We welcome you to a world where technology is widespread and lying is nearly impossible.

Our third DLC is now available for you to unravel the mysteries of a vibrant high tech Age of Restraint.

Available on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S now.

youtu.be/wieILfUILaI

Golden Idol Investigations: The Age of Restraint | Official Launch Trailer

YouTube video by Playstack

youtu.be

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Jul 16

Detective instinct tingling? It should be.

The Golden Idol franchise is currently up to 50% off on Steam!

The RISE of the Golden Idol @goldenidol.bsky.social · Jul 16

Fill your detective boots with the Golden Idol franchise sale!

Up to 50% off your new favourite detective game until July 23.

store.steampowered.com/publisher/Pl...

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Jul 10

Big night at the Develop:Star Awards last night where Playstack was named Publishing Star of 2025 🏆

We’re proud to be recognized for the work we do, championing brilliant games and the developers behind them.

www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bastion-u...

Develop:Star Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Wednesday 9 July: The winners of the Develop:Star Awards 2025, hosted at the Brighton Dome last night during Develop:Brighton, have been revealed. The...

www.mynewsdesk.com

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Develop:Brighton 2025 @developconference.com · Jul 9

The Develop:Star Awards 2025 Publishing Star winner is @playstack.com! Congratulations! ⭐️ #DevelopStars Kindly sponsored by @gibiz.bsky.social

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Abiotic Factor @abioticfactor.com · Jun 26

Greetings! We’ll keep this brief. We have a release date!

📺Release Date Trailer plus some more info ⬇️
store.steampowered.com/news/app/427...

Abiotic Factor - Release Date Trailer - Steam News

Abiotic Factor’s 1.0 release is coming to Steam, PlayStation 5 (PlaySation Plus Game Catalog) and Xbox Series X and S (Xbox Game Pass) on July 22nd!

store.steampowered.com

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One Move Away @onemoveawaygame.bsky.social · Jun 4

✨ A cozy reminder ✨

We are taking part in the Wholesome Direct this weekend, where we will reveal some very exciting news for One Move Away!

Make sure to catch the direct on June 7th at 9am PT!

#wholesomedirect #indiegames

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · May 20

Our Head of Discovery @patricktjohnson.bsky.social will be giving a talk at IMPACT! Indie Games 2025!

Patrick will be offering behind the scene insights about the process of finding games like Balatro and Abiotic Factor.

📍 Strange Brew, Bristol UK
📅 May 22nd

impress.games/impact/2025

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · May 20

In our recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, our CEO Harvey Elliott shared insights into how the success of Balatro, Abiotic Factor and the Golden Idol games have shaped our strategy.

Read the article here: www.gamesindustry.biz/balatro-and-...

GamesIndustry.biz

The resource for people who make and sell games.

GamesIndustry.biz

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Apr 22

Yes they are here! @dcellgames.com

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Apr 22

Today marks the launch of @playdarkwater.bsky.social Steam Early Access 🌊

If you are a fan of playing horror survival games with your friends, you should absolutely check out Darkwater!

Ready to take command of your own custom submarine and survive the icy depths of an alien moon?

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Apr 11

Yesterday we revealed our latest title VOID/BREAKER developed by the incredible solo dev Stubby Games at The Triple-i Initiative and we are so excited to share it with you.

Can't wait to jump into the chaos? You can join the first Steam playtest NOW!
store.steampowered.com/app/2615540/...

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Apr 10

We're thrilled to be part of the upcoming @iii-initiative.bsky.social showcase!

Be sure to watch today as we reveal something new 👀

The Triple-i Initiative @iii-initiative.bsky.social · Mar 26

The Triple-i Initiative returns April 10th.

30+ video game announcements in 45 minutes with no fluff - just games beamed straight into your eyeballs.

Be there.

iii-initiative.com

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Mar 20

We are absolutely thrilled that Balatro has been awarded Game of the Year at the #GDC Awards! 🎉

But that's not all, @playbalatro.com also took home Best Debut, Best Design and the Innovation Award, making this an unforgettable night for LocalThunk and our team. ❤

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Playstack Games @playstack.com · Mar 18

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