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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 2d

You are a raven with an important task: guiding lost souls to their new home. Master the art of flight, solve puzzles, explore a Norse-inspired open world, and save the world from the inevitable RAGNAROK!

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/voron

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A white bird with blue eyes and a lightning bolt behind it. The bird is on a dark blue background, with white text to the right, Voron - Raven's Story.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 2d

Cal & Bomba is an explosive programmatic puzzle game where you use your wits to annihilate your enemies! String together a sequence of actions then sit back and enjoy the fireworks.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/cal-bomba

#gamedev #indiegames #games

Two characters stand bottom left of image, in the gap of a stone wall. Above them targets and planes flying around. On the right, the words Cal & Bomba.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 6d

We've switched our login background, to celebrate the launch of Clover Pit from @panikarcade.bsky.social and @futurefriendsgames.com

It's a spooky demonic cross between Balatro and Buckshot Roulette, and it's just right for this time of year!

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 6d

S.E.M.I. is a cooperative online game about escaping from a special clinic. Here you and up to 3 of your feeble-minded loyal friends find yourself in unexpected situations.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/s-e-m-i-side-effects-may-include

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A group of characters are running down a clinic hallway.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 6d

Nothing is usual in the secluded town of Elderfield. The townsfolk are odd, strange beings shift about in the dark and the local news reports seem more mysterious by the day.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/welcome-to-elderfield

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A person is kneeling in a field, holding a pitchfork surrounded by hay. There is a barrel behind them, a scary pumpkin scarecrow looks towards our character.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 9d

A frantic fast-paced beat 'em up roguelike full of crass, brass and incredibly badass. Become THE Mexican Ninja as you slice your way through Nuevo Tokyo in this retro 2.5D arcade throwback.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/mexican-ninja

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A person stands left of the image with a sword down by his side, red flames coming from it. In the background a cityscape fading to a dark blue, with the words Mexican Ninja on the right.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 10d

Hike, jump, and climb to traverse the treacherous terrain of the island to help villagers deliver parcels and complete their tasks and requests.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/fading-serenades

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A retro pixel-art picture of a island with a stream running through it. A player is balancing on a log across the stream. Other characters stand on the island which appears to be floating in the sky.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 14d

The coin-pusher roguelite. The Cascadier is a kinetic deckbuilder where your cards charge enchanted coins, unleashing explosive powers, hidden secrets, and godly combos.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/the-cascadier

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A character in a white flowing dress, holding an orb with a black sun behind her, stands right of the image. A green landscape below her, and the words The Cascadier to the left.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 14d

A single-player, top-down, looter-shooter game. Loot, escape, build, and eventually become a mighty bird soldier.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/escape-from-duckov

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A yellow duck runs towards the image, whilst being chased by some red ducks through some trees and a clearing, with what looks like a prison in the background.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 16d

Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/grim-trials

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A character is leaping into the image from the right side, pulling their sword. They have red hair and a flowing purple cape. Attached to their belt is a crossbow.holding a bat

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 17d

Bloodgrounds is a roguelite strategy game that merges turn-based combat with city management. Forged in the pits of the arena you fought your way out of slavery.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/bloodgrounds

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A metalic gladiator face looks at us from centre of the image. In the background we see pillars and fighters as silouhettes.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 20d

The adventure in the mysterious world of the Wall continues! Pilot your robospider into its depths, uncover lost artifacts and technologies, and upgrade your exosuit and spider.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/wall-world-2

#gamedev #indiegames #games

To the left of the image, a spider robot is running on rocks. There are purple gem rocks to the right.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 21d

#EffulgenceRPG is a party-based RPG where enemies are more than obstacles - they're raw material 💀 Break them down into particles and forge weapons and gear using a matter printer

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/effulgence-rpg

#gamedev #indiegames #games

The entire world is built from text symbols arranged in 3D space, creating a uniquely striking visual style. On the right, a flying demon, and on the left a person stands on a floating raft holding a silver sword.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 22d

When Miho steps into the pantry, he's suddenly pulled into a distant fantastical land where he must retrace the steps of a mysterious great traveler before him.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/sopa

#gamedev #indiegames #games #xbox #pc

Miho stands in front of a purple sculpture of characters, sat on a magical, fantastical land of yellows and purples. Above him the word "Sopa", where the 'O' is a bowl of soup.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 23d

Hey there, the best way to get in touch is to email us at [email protected]

PressEngine @pressengine.net · 23d

Folly Of The Wizards is a comedic 2D roguelike action game that puts you in the shoes of a clumsy wizard apprentice in a whacky wizarding cult.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/folly-of-the-wizards

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A group of colourful creatures stand to the right, surrounded by a pitch black scene. The main character is wearing an orange poncho, a green scarf wrapped around their face and two large yellow eyes look out at us.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 24d

A dice-driven RPG in a dark steampunk city. You escaped the War, and made it to the capital. Survive. Explore. Build your skills. Find allies.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/duskpunk

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A person stands right of the image, with a steam-punk-esque city landscape behind them. They're holding a large metal tool over their shoulders, and dressed in dark work gear. To the left of the image the words "Dusk Punk" written in a medieval style font, with a cog between Dusk and Punk.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 27d

Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/pale-coins

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A character stands on the right of the image, holding a sword and looking towards the viewer. On the left some trees and the words Pale Coins sit over a white moon and a green-ish sky.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 27d

And just to say, we don't set minimum subscribers or followers or anything, to request a key. That's all checked and confirmed when you register on the platform.

Those that are handing out keys, such as the PR agencies, publishers and developers, may have minimum numbers but that's up to them.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 27d

Hey there. Unfortunately it's most likely down to you being a new channel which has only just started creating content. I've checked the titles you've requested keys for and the majority of them haven't started releasing any keys yet so hold in there.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · 28d

Delve into a world where detective work is about connecting with friends, understanding the issues of daily life, and finding joy in the simplicity of resolution.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/little-problems-a-cozy-detective-game

#gamedev #indiegames #games

cartoon of a girl with a deerstalker hat, thinking about Little Problems.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · Sep 4

Beneath is a heart-pounding first-person action-horror adventure that takes place in the mysterious depths of the ocean.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/beneath

#gamedev #indiegames #games

A person is walking through a tunnel with a menacing octopus above them, sprawling their tentacles around the cavern.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · Sep 1

Journey through a brand new adventure filled with handcrafted puzzles, hauntingly beautiful locations and challenges for your brain’s grey matter.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/the-house-of-tesla

#gamedev #indiegames #games

Nikola Tesla stands on the left of the image in a suit and tie. He is surrounded by an electric machine which is arching blue sparks of electricity.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · Aug 27

Islands & Trains is a cozy, relaxing sandbox builder where you can create your own colorful little worlds however you like!

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/islands-trains

#gamedev #indiegames #games

(We all know @fatherfil.bsky.social loves train games!)

A steam train puffs along the tracks, next to a field and grassland.

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PressEngine @pressengine.net · Aug 22

Explore and survive in a perilous wilderness, construct your town, and befriend lost Wildekin in a 1-4 player online multiplayer adventure.

🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine
🔗 https://pressengine.games/wildekin

#gamedev #indiegames #games #xbox #pc

Four characters stand centre image, one with a sword, another with a bow and arrow, another with a hammer and the fourth... with a saxaphone. Around them is a colourful and lush green pixel-style landscape.

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