FTS: Arc Games Announces "NAUTUS," an Island Adventure From the Makers of "Have a Nice Death" (PC)

  

FROM THE CREATORS OF HAVE A NICE DEATH COMES NAUTUS: A CHARMINGLY QUIRKY ISLAND ADVENTURE GAME 

Cozy Above. Dangerous Below. Get Ready to Dive into NAUTUS in Steam Early Access Next Year! 

LOS GATOS, Calif. – Aug. 14, 2026 – Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie titles for PC and consoles, and Magic Design Studios, the indie developer behind acclaimed titles Have a Nice Death and Unruly Heroes, are excited to announce NAUTUS, a charmingly quirky island adventure where the surface is your cozy sanctuary, but the ocean floor is a whole different beast. This new, dual-layered, offbeat adventure is set to launch in Steam Early Access in 2027 -- with the release timing for the game to be revealed at a later date.

In NAUTUS, players arrive at the remote N.A.U.T.U.S. research station following an unsettling radio message from their uncle, Bernard Torpedo. Upon arrival, they discover the resident scientists have lost their memories and developed a paralyzing fear of the ocean. As the only one willing to brave the depths, players must pilot an upgradable submarine, encounter mutant marine life, and recover mysterious artifact stones to restore the locals' memories and uncover the truth behind their uncle's sudden disappearance.

The game features a distinct dual-layered gameplay loop:

• Dangerous Below: Take the helm of your submarine and plunge into the ocean abyss. Navigate uncharted trenches, vibrant coral reefs, and sunken pirate shipwrecks as you battle and capture bizarre mutant creatures. Uncover hidden artifact stones and haul back rare materials to craft specialized sub upgrades, gear, and advanced machinery.
• Cozy Above: Return to the surface to catch your breath, build, and unwind. Befriend eccentric island locals and take on quests to help restore their true selves, strategically manage your resources, and expand your tropical outpost into a thriving hub designed to power your next dive deep into the unknown.

Get ready to dive into and explore NAUTUS when it launches in Steam Early Access next year!

ABOUT NAUTUS

From the indie studio behind Have a Nice Death and Unruly Heroes comes NAUTUS, a charmingly quirky island adventure where the surface is your cozy sanctuary, but the ocean floor is a whole different beast. After getting an unsettling radio message from your uncle, you’ll go out on an adventure where you arrive at the remote N.A.U.T.U.S. research station only to find the local scientists have lost their memories and developed a paralyzing phobia of the ocean. As the only one brave enough to face the deep, you must take the helm of an upgradable submarine, encounter and, at times, fight off mutant creatures and recover hidden, mysterious artifact stones to restore the inhabitants’ memories and uncover the truth.

Between riveting yet fascinating expeditions into the underwater abyss below, you'll return to the vibrant surface to catch your breath, befriend quirky scientists, and manage your resources. Blending exploration, action, and deep crafting, you’ll gather materials to upgrade your submarine and gear so you can plunge even deeper into the unknown—with the option to develop on the island to customize your home base over time.  Take on this charmingly quirky journey solo, or team up with up to three friends in online co-op. Prepare to enter a dual-layered world that is full of adventure, mystery and wonder!

Game Features

• Explore the Deep Unknown: Navigate breathtaking coral reefs, sunken pirate shipwrecks, and uncharted underwater anomalies that even the local N.A.U.T.U.S. scientists refuse to approach. Make sure to be ready to fight and capture strange creatures that should never have existed!
• Pilot Your Own Upgradable Submarine: Craft specialized modules, protective equipment, and vital weaponry as you take control and update your own submarine. Advance your tech to dive deeper into hostile trenches and defend against aggressive, mutant marine life.
• Adventure Solo or Dive into Online Co-Op Multiplayer: Uncover the mystery of NAUTUS and brave the ocean depths entirely on your own, or team up with up to three players in four-player online co-op and dive into this offbeat adventure together.
• Meet, Befriend and Uncover the Mysteries of a Quirky Cast of Inhabitants: Meet eccentric, amnesiac locals like a tanning-obsessed diver and a quirky expedition chief. Collaborate with them on unique and useful projects and recover lost artifact stones to cure their bizarre phobia of the ocean and restore them to their true selves.
• Solve a Sunken Mystery: Investigate the sudden disappearance of your uncle, Bernard Torpedo, by hunting for ancient relics, hidden clues, and secrets buried in the abyss. Will you uncover the mysteries of your uncle and this mysterious island?
• Develop and Customize a Unique Outpost: Transform a secluded tropical outpost into a thriving home base of your own. Set up vital crafting machinery to refine rare materials gathered from the deep, manage your resources strategically, and build the essential infrastructure needed to fuel your next sub-aquatic expedition.

The artwork in Nautus is absolutely beautiful. It looks like it was ripped straight out of a storybook!

I can't wait to dive in! - Blu | SDGT Entertainment

NAUTUS is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, please visit playnautus.com.

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FTS: DON'T NOD's Wholesome Adventure Game "Koira" Releases Today (PC, PS5)

 

DON’T NOD Releases Koira, a Wholesome Adventure Game from Studio Tolima, Available Today on Steam & PlayStation 5

Watch the launch trailer now and begin your journey through an enchanted forest with an adorable puppy companion!

PARIS – April 1, 2025 – DON’T NOD and Studio Tolima are excited to launch Koira on Steam and PlayStation 5 today, with a launch discount of 10% on Steam until April 14. 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.

Koira is a beautifully crafted experience, brought to life with hand-drawn animations and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances its emotional depth. The game tells a touching story without the use of text, relying instead on visuals, sound, and animation to create a universally accessible narrative. As players explore the enchanted forest, they will uncover hidden secrets, solve environmental puzzles, and build a deep connection between the forest spirit and her puppy companion.

Support the Devs Bundle

Players have the option to support the developers at Studio Tolima by purchasing the Support the Devs Bundle on Steam, which contains the game and 10 pieces of concept art which can be used as wallpapers.

“Bringing Koira to players has been an incredible journey for our team. From the very beginning, we set out to create a universal and emotional adventure and we’re pleased to finally share it with the world. We hope Koira resonates with everyone and leaves a lasting impression, just as it has on us while making it,” said Ben Lega, Founder and Director at Studio Tolima.

Game & Bundle Pricing

The Koira base game is priced at $17.99 / €17.99 before discounts. A 10% launch discount is available on Steam until April 14.

The Support the Devs Bundle, which includes the base game, is priced at $19.99 / €19.99. Since the bundle includes the game, the 10% launch discount also applies on Steam until April 14.

Introducing the Adorable Koira Puppy Plush!

In collaboration with Makeship, a plush of Koira’s puppy will be available to purchase starting April 3! Players can have a cute companion of their very own for $29.99 USD from Makeship’s website.

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Sclash: Don't underestimate this 2D Samurai fighting game + the First 30!

 

Slice Into Sclash - The Tense 2D Samurai Fighter Available Now

PC Version Also Gets New Sakura DLC Today in This Unique Hand-Drawn Fighter

Console players can now experience the exhilarating tension of samurai duels, as the critically acclaimed 2D fighting game Sclash slashes its way onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S! Developed by Bevel Bakery and published by Maximum Entertainment and Abiding Bridge, Sclash brings the art of sword combat to life with gorgeous hand-drawn characters battling across stunningly painted environments.

In Sclash, a single well-timed strike can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Players must carefully manage their stamina and breathing while sizing up opponents, looking for the perfect opening to unleash a deadly blow. With an intuitive yet supremely skill-testing combat system, Sclash captures the patient lethality and solemn drama of traditional samurai duels.

"We wanted to recreate the intense psychological warfare and surgical precision of real sword fighting in a way that was both accessible and endlessly rewarding to master," said Yuki Morimoto, lead developer at Bevel Bakery. "Sclash's deceptively simple controls belie an incredibly deep combat system that forces you to be hyper aware of everything from your spacing to your breath control."

Fun fact: Our dojo was split between karateka like myself... who were learning Uechi Ryu, and the other half were Kendo & Iaido. So while we were empty handed, they had (wooden) swords outside of certain occassions where non-battle ready blades came out for demonstration. Good times. -  Blu 

While the game may seem minimalist on the surface, players can take their skills online and duke it out against other samurai masters from around the world. There's also an immersive story mode that fleshes out the conflict between the warring Aki and Natsu clans through the lens of Japanese culture and history.

Perhaps Sclash's most stunning feature, though, is the breathtaking hand-drawn visual style that brings the characters and environments to life. Each of the 5 playable samurai characters and their 50+ unlockable skins has been painstakingly animated frame-by-frame, while the 16 battleground stages look like living Japanese ink-brush paintings. It's a real feast for the eyes.

The storymode is badass. Really look at the environment when you're in the heat of battle (especially the boss battles) and remind yourself that it's... hand drawn. I have to share this one with my Renshi, and i'm sure our Kyoshi would've been impressed. HAJIME! -  Blu 

To celebrate the console launch, Maximum Entertainment is also releasing the "Sakura" DLC for the existing PC version of Sclash today. This new add-on content includes two new customization items inspired by the iconic Japanese cherry blossom imagery.

Since first releasing on PC back in August 2023, Sclash has cultivated a passionate following among fighting game enthusiasts who appreciated its unique spin on the genre's fundamentals. With its easy-to-learn but insanely difficult-to-master mechanics and stunning visual style, it quickly established itself as an under-the-radar gem.

Now, with Sclash finally making the leap to consoles, an even wider audience can discover the unparalleled tension and exquisite artistry of this new take on samurai sword-fighting games. Grab your controller of choice, steady your breath, and prepare to put your focus and reflexes to the ultimate test against worthy foes. Just don't blink, or it may be Sclashed!

If it were me, I'd hold game tournaments at dojos, but... that's just me. HAJIME! -  Blu 

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