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[p]If you're into touching stories, memorable characters, and dynamic combat, then you’ll enjoy The Lonesome Guild. Developed by Tiny Bull Studios and published by DON’T NOD, it’s a wholesome single player top-down ARPG all about togetherness. The 15% launch discount lasts until November 6! [/p][p][/p][p]The Lonesome Guild has a touching story, memorable characters, and dynamic combat with character switching and fun mix-and-match combos. [/p][p][/p][p]Watch the beautiful tailor-made animated launch trailer: [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]You play as Ghost, a spirit who's just woken up in a world that’s fast becoming shrouded by a mist of loneliness. You have no memories, and you can’t physically interact with the world around you. However, you can possess (in a friendly way!) others and make them stronger. So now you just need to find a group of potentially awesome and powerful fighters and help them believe in themselves. Should be easy... right? [/p][p][/p][p]The more you bond with your unlikely allies, the stronger they become. Unlock the most powerful abilities and combos as you get to know them and help them through their struggles. Your relationships matter in The Lonesome Guild. [/p][p][/p][p]On your quest to defeat loneliness, you and your fearsome friends will explore Etere, solving puzzles and battling enemies on the way. You can switch between characters in your party both on your travels and in combat, so feel free to experiment and have fun with all the different combinations and synergies possible! [/p]

[p]We’re thrilled to present Aphelion, DON’T NOD’s newly announced sci-fi action-adventure game!  [/p][p]Set in a near-future where Earth faces collapse, Aphelion is an emotional journey to the edge of our Solar System to survey a planet that may be humanity’s last hope. Our latest tale follows two European Space Agency astronauts: Ariane Montclair and Thomas Cross. Following their crash landing on the uncharted planet Persephone, they must brave harsh landscapes, master survival tools, gather crucial information, and navigate reality-bending phenomena in a desperate mission to reunite. [/p][p][/p][p]Check out the reveal trailer:  [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Aphelion blends our signature emotional storytelling with immersive exploration and traversal, mystery, and tense stealth gameplay. What begins as a totally compromised mission becomes an adventure into the unknown. As you explore the frozen world of Persephone, you’ll gather information on the planet’s strange conditions and what could’ve caused the crash of Ariane and Thomas’s ship, the Hope 01. [/p][p]A game in collaboration with the European Space Agency [/p][p]We’re also super honored to announce that the game is developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA)! Ariane and Thomas are both ESA astronauts, part of the fictional Hope 01 mission to survey a new potential home for humanity. We’re grounding our depiction of space exploration in real scientific knowledge and humanistic values. This very cool collaboration weaves authentic elements of space science into the emotional core of the game.  [/p][p]After all, this isn’t just a game about a planet. It’s a very human tale of how we behave when all hope is lost, and what keeps us going. [/p][p]Aphelion will launch in 2026 but you can wishlist it right now! [/p][p]To keep up with news on the game, follow us on X, Instagram and TikTok! [/p]

Koira, a wholesome adventure game developed by Studio Tolima, is out now on Steam! Koira is a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure featuring a lost forest spirit and her new puppy friend. Together they must journey to safety in the heart of the enchanted forest, solving puzzles, finding friends, and avoiding the hunters lurking along the way.

Until April 14, you can get a 10% discount as a launch celebration on both the base game and the Support the Devs Bundle, which includes the game and 10 pieces of extra concept art that you can use as wallpapers on your devices.

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We’re so pleased to announce The Lonesome Guild, a top-down single-player ARPG coming out of Turin, Italy’s Tiny Bull Studios. Announced exclusively at the ID@Xbox IGN FanFest, it’s the next game to be published by DON’T NOD and will release later this year!

The Lonesome Guild is a tale of friendship, hope, and the strength found in togetherness. In a world consumed by loneliness, only friendship can save the day. Lead a quirky cast in this colorful ARPG full of heart, battles, and bonds that change everything.

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You’ll play as Ghost, a spirit with no memories, in a world consumed by loneliness. As a creeping mist spreads, corrupting all in its path, you must gather a ragtag party of six misfits, each with unique abilities, stories, and struggles. Seamlessly switch between them in battle and exploration, forging bonds that unlock powerful combos and heartfelt moments by the campfire. Enjoy dynamic combat, puzzle-solving, and a world brimming with secrets.

You can wishlist it now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486450/The_Lonesome_Guild/

We’re so pleased to let you know that Tape 1 of DON’T NOD’s newest narrative adventure game, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, is out now! And if you grab it before March 4, you’ll benefit from the 10% launch discount!

Rewind back to the 90s and live the defining summer of four high school girls as they forge bonds through their growing friendship, their punk band, and an unexplained event that will forever change their lives.

Watch the launch trailer:

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