Phoenix Springs News

🏆 Woohoo! Phoenix Springs wins the "Are Games Art? Yes, Of Course" Award at the 2024 TGAGWCAGA!

If you've missed it, you can watch the whole live stream with chat replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrLRWxntgg&t=7240s

What a fun event and lovely chat/community. Thanks so much and congrats to all the nominees, winners and organisers.

There is also an ongoing Steam event, so make sure you check out all the other amazing games mentioned:

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45328769-The-Great-Awards-for-Games-With-Creative/sale/tgagwcaga

We’re thrilled to announce that Phoenix Springs will be featured in TGAGWCAGA 2024—The Game Awards for Games Who Can't Afford the Game Awards!

The showcase highlights indie games that truly deserve more attention while also poking a little fun at the exclusivity of The Game Awards.

📅 TGAGWCAGA 2024
🕔 Friday, December 13th
5:00 PM UTC / 6:00 PM CET / 12:00 PM ET
📺 Watch the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/@TGAGWCAGA

We’ll also be part of the TGAGWCAGA Steam Event running from December 13th to December 22nd, featuring tons of amazing indie games.

See you later today!

You can now vote for Phoenix Springs in a few categories at this year's Steam Awards!

2024 has been an incredible game for games. We were huge fans of Mouthwashing, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Judero, Miniatures, and so many others.

Our GOTY, however, is No Case Should Remain Unsolved.

Anyway, maybe consider us for the Outstanding Visual Style award?
Up to you!

Calligram x

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Internally, we often referred to Phoenix Springs as an experiment. We know it asks a lot of the player. It’s not for everyone. It’s not straightforward. It does things that maybe shouldn’t be done. Which is why it means so much to see that it resonates with some of you.

Your words have been incredible. I mean...

“A sleek, dreamlike noir that'll never give it to you straight. It's a captivating work, with mysteries I still feel desperate to solve.

“Beautiful, intriguing, an exploration on memory and perhaps hubris of wanting to never let go. Go in without expectations, with patience, and take the time to listen.”

“Indescribable, absolutely nothing like it. Played it in one sitting and i'll never ever be able to forget it."

“Beautiful and captivating art style, consistently compelling prose, incredible voice work. A remarkable work from end to end, deserving of replays and a lifetime of contemplation”

“Frankly, the aftertaste is similar to that of finishing a great novel. This relatively short piece of art channels favorite themes of Kazuo Ishiguro, Don DeLillo, and even, to some extent, Italo Calvino.”

“By the time the credits rolled, I felt further than ever from knowing the truth; but nor did I feel entitled to it.”

So thanks again for playing, losing yourself and, more importantly, taking the time to think about our little experiment.

Calligram x

P.S: Here's a list of links if you ever feel like revisiting the oasis:


• Fan theory thread on Steam
• Jigmé Özer’s interview with the New York Times
• 🇮🇹 Ludicamag: Il segreto di Phoenix Springs è nel suo simbolismo
• Katie and Catburger: Phoenix Springs has a secret to tell you
• 🇵🇱 Grajmerki: TA GRA MNIE ZMIENIŁA. Phoenix Springs – recenzja gry
• Matt J. Wilson: A Deep Dive Into Phoenix Springs
• Jacob Price & Emily/Egg: Indie Impressions: Phoenix Springs

Really proud to announce that Phoenix Springs made it onto Vulture's list of the Best Games of 2024.
Ultros! Lorelei and the Laser Eyes! Indika! Iris is in great company.

You can read the whole list here.

Calligram x