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Dev Stream: Tune in for Inkbound updates!

Shiny Shoe's Friday stream is almost here! Join Andrew and Cami for the latest updates and a showcase of what to expect in Inkbound on May 22, 2023!

Tune in FRIDAY, MARCH 24TH at 12:00 PM PT here ➡️ https://www.twitch.tv/playinkbound

Monster Train dev's unique turn-based action RPG releases this week




The developers of hit deckbuilder Monster Train are gearing up to release their next game: Inkbound, a unique turn-based RPG that's designed to play fluidly either cooperative or solo by using many of the same tricks as action RPGs and MOBAs. Outside of combat players move freely, while inside it they move around and toss out attacks freely on their turn before the enemies take a shot...
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Dev Stream with Andrew and Cami!

It's time for the bi-weekly Inkbound stream. On FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH, 12:00 PM PT, Andrew and Cami will be joined by a few of the Inkbound playtesters. Ask Andrew questions and vote on what you think the outcome of the run will be: Will Cami succeed or fail?

Tune in FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH at 12:00 PM PT here ➡️ https://www.twitch.tv/playinkbound

Announcing Inkbound's Release Date

You might have noticed something new on our store page. That’s right, our release date has changed from ‘Q2 2023’ to…

🎉🎉🎉 MAY 22ND, 2023! 🎉🎉🎉

In just a few months, you’ll be able to access all the fun and excitement of Inkbound for only $19.99!


At launch, we’ll also have a cosmetics only Season Pass available for those who want to customize their look with cool armor, helmets, and more! The pass is totally cosmetic and all gameplay features are available without it. Only buy it if you want to support the dev team. The Season Pass will cost in-game currency, ‘Shinies.’ Shinies will be 100 for $1 and the Season Pass will be 600 Shinies at Early Access launch, later increasing to 950 Shinies. There will also be 300 Shinies available on the free Season Pass track and 1300 available for those who purchase the pass.

What else can you expect at launch? Well, here are just a few of the exciting new changes that will be in Inkbound! On May 22nd, you’ll be able to…

  • Master TWO NEW PLAYER CLASSES.
  • Defeat TWO MORE FINAL BOSSES.
  • Uncover over 200 POWERFUL ITEMS.
  • Explore OVER 150 EXCITING QUESTS.
  • Unlock 300 DAZZLING COSMETICS!
  • And, last but not least,remember how in the demo you could reach SILVER RANK? Well, now you’ll be able to level up to GOLD, PLATINUM, AND ‘INKBOUND’ RANK!


The Shiny Shoe team can’t wait to see you in the world of Inkbound! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them here on Steam or visit our Discord server and check out the #ask-the-shiny-team channel.

I can’t wait to play with you!
~Cami
Community Manager at Shiny Shoe

Play Inkbound with Cami!

Join Cami and a few of Shiny Shoe's playtesters for a casual playthrough of Inkbound! Tune in WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15TH at 4:00 PM PT here! https://www.twitch.tv/playinkbound