News involving the games developed in Canada, and the people who make them. Indie Games, AAA Games, and in between featured and reported on.
Surreal hack-n-slash Dreamscaper (@DreamscaperGame) is getting a free prologue on Steam. Wishlist the game on Steam to get notified when the Prologue is available. Set to release this Summer on Steam and Nintendo Switch, developers Afterburner Studios say that Dreamscaper is inspired by games like Binding of Isaac.
Read MoreQuébec City-based indie studio Sabotage (@SabotageQc) has announced their next game Sea Of Stars, a retro-inspired, turn-based RPG set to release in 2022.
Read MoreToronto-based Lithic Entertainment has released the official trailer for its upcoming town-builder game Dwarrows. Successfully funded on Kickstarter a few years ago, the game will have you playing one of three characters as you explore, gather, build in the world of Dwarrows.
Read MoreWindsor developer Chute Apps have released a kickstarter for their roguelike tower defense game - Rogue Star Rescue. The game was released on Steam in Early Access earlier this year, and they are looking to Kickstarter to finish development.
Read MoreMontreal-based Pamplemousse Games have announced and launched a Kickstarter for its 2D action RPG about childhood nostalgia. The game has a beautiful hand-painted watercolour backgrounds, while telling the story of Johann who is torn between a stressful adult life, and the nostalgia of being a kid.
“Play as Johann, a disenchanted young man feeling the weight and responsibilities of his life slowly breaking his spirit. His work is crushing, his dreams are fading and he realizes that adulthood isn't really what he was hoping for.
But when he gains the ability to enter the Kid World and fight his problems as his childhood self, he might just find a way to make life worth exploring again!”
Back the game on Kickstarter! http://bit.ly/SpleenKickstarter A 2D action RPG & life sim video game about childhood nostalgia. Rekindle your love of life using the power of the child within you! Play as Johann, a disenchanted young man feeling the weight and responsibilities of his life slowly breaking his spirit.
🍂 SPLEEN IS LIVE ON KICKSTARTER! 🍂
— Pamplemousse Games 🍂Spleen is on Kickstarter!🍂 (@PamplemousseDev) May 1, 2019
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💖 Help us make our dream project a reality!
🔃 Retweets and Shares would make us sooo happy!#Kickstarter #gamedev #indiedev #2danimation #indiedevhour #indiegame #RPG #UE4 pic.twitter.com/HgNivnrJN7
As of the time of this writing, the game is currently 33% to its goal $90,000 goal, with 17 days left, so plenty of time to check it out and show your support. You can also wishlist the game on Steam, and they say consoles would be next after a PC release.
Autumn with the Shiba Inu, the next project from Toronto-based visual novel powerhouse Quill Studios, is coming to Kickstarter this week.
Montréal-based Lucid Dreams, creators of Legends of Ethernal, is launching a Kickstarter for BIOMORPH which they describe as “a dark Metroidvania that still has plenty of surprises...”
Winnipeg-based C4 Cosplay & Props has announced an upcoming Kickstarter for “Vendors of BioShock Infinite” to recreate the vending machines from the 2013 FPS BioShock Infinite.
Montréal-based Sabotage Studio has announced a new release window for their upcoming turn-based RPG Sea of Stars, now set to release in Summer 2023.
Toronto-based Behold Studios has relaunched the Kickstarter campaign for their turn-based RPG Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club, a game “about a cosplayer that gets her powers from the costumes you make.”
Ottawa-based Hot Sauce Bread Studios (@HotSauceBread) have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their debut project Haste, a turn-based, collectable card game featuring “strategic yet action-oriented card combat played in real-time.”
Québec City-based indie studio Sabotage (@SabotageQc), who achieved the most successful Canadian video game Kickstarter campaign ever with Sea Of Stars earlier this year, is releasing a backer-exclusive demo.
Toronto-based designer Devon Wiersma (@Devon_Wiersma) has successfully funded a materials free, rules-lite RPG entitled Runt on Kickstarter.
Vancouver-based Bluecurse Studios (@bluecursestudio) has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming cat farming sim Snacko: A Farming Adventure (@snackodev) in development for PC.
Newly-minted, Montréal-based indie studio MadLife Divertissement has launched a Kickstarter for their first game Zorya, a two-player cooperative puzzle game where you play with time and must survive by navigating in the shadows.
MATH-Commander is an arcade game combining both Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and everyone’s favourite: Mathematics. Out from Wulum Ltd in Calgary, you play as the Math-Commander in a twist on the typical shoot-em up, detailed on the Kickstarter:
“If you are playing from VR you will see the playing action in front of you. An Iron Man–style virtual console display will inform you how many targets you must destroy, how much time you have, and what your next target is.”
And for those who want to play on Augmented Reality:
For those playing the AR version, the scenario will display over a real surface previously identified by your mobile's camera. You will see your base cannon and enemies through your mobile device and choose your targets by tapping.
You can check out some of the videos below to get another idea.
We have been working on an inspiring project for Kickstarter called MATH-Commander, a VR and AR Game to keep minds sharp and inspire the love for math. We appreciate if you can make a moment to check it out and offer some feedback we can use for the success of our campaign.
This video is a concept test of AR for the ga MATH-Commander is a game currently on development by Wulum Ltd - www.wulum.com .- MATH-Commander is a game for Virtual Reality (Oculus Go and Cardboard) and Augmented Reality (iOS and Android).
You can check out the Kickstarter right now, which at the time sits at around 13% of their goal with 11 days left, however they have a modest goal of $9500 - so check them out! And in the meantime, follow them on Twitter.
Math Commander is 10+% funded! We are so grateful and can't wait to see how this journey goes on.
— Wulum Ltd (@WulumLtd) December 24, 2018
All we say for now is THANK YOU! If you want to help even further, tell your friends and spread the word!#mathcommander #oculusgo #kickstartercampaign #madewithunity pic.twitter.com/oMEiSFQIqF
Montréal-based Lucid Dreams, creators of Legends of Ethernal, is launching a Kickstarter for BIOMORPH which they describe as “a dark Metroidvania that still has plenty of surprises...”
Winnipeg-based C4 Cosplay & Props has announced an upcoming Kickstarter for “Vendors of BioShock Infinite” to recreate the vending machines from the 2013 FPS BioShock Infinite.
Toronto-based Behold Studios has relaunched the Kickstarter campaign for their turn-based RPG Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club, a game “about a cosplayer that gets her powers from the costumes you make.”
Ottawa-based Hot Sauce Bread Studios (@HotSauceBread) have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their debut project Haste, a turn-based, collectable card game featuring “strategic yet action-oriented card combat played in real-time.”
As part of the Summer Gamefest, Quebec-based Sabotage Studio’s Kickstarter hit Sea of Stars gets a new trailer.
Toronto-based designer Devon Wiersma (@Devon_Wiersma) has successfully funded a materials free, rules-lite RPG entitled Runt on Kickstarter.
Québec City-based indie studio Sabotage (@SabotageQc) have officially achieved the most successful Canadian video game Kickstarter campaign ever with Sea Of Stars, hitting $1,335,111.00 CAD pledged of their initial $133,000 CAD goal with less than two days to go.
Windsor developer Chute Apps have released a kickstarter for their roguelike tower defense game - Rogue Star Rescue. The game was released on Steam in Early Access earlier this year, and they are looking to Kickstarter to finish development.
Kitfox Games over in Montreal has taken to Kickstarter to get their upcoming game Boyfriend Dungeon funded, and I'm a little late on posting because they succeeded! The game is currently almost at $110000 over their $65,000 goal, and have now gone into their stretch goals.
It's up to you to plunder the "dunj" and take your weapons on dates. Capture the hearts of cuties to level them up. Boyfriend Dungeon is the the playful shack-and-slash the world's been waiting for! Coming 2019. Wishlist on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/674930/Boyfriend_Dungeon/ Website: http://www.boyfrienddungeon.com Hear our full (original!)
Boyfriend Dungeon is an action-RPG dungeon crawler in which the weapons you use transform into beautiful people -- take them on dates to level them up and become more powerful together.
Players will be able to date up to seven weapons from dancing swords and heart-piercing daggers, with various combat styles. You can check out all the details on the Kickstarter where $20 will get you a copy of the game. Right now the game is just set for Steam/PC release, but maybe a strech goal will take it into console-territory.
✨💗 BOYFRIEND DUNGEON KICKSTARTER IS LIVE 💗✨
— Kitfox Games 🔜 PAX West (Booth #656) (@KitfoxGames) August 15, 2018
👉FUND THE BAE BLADES: https://t.co/TvjWsEHuxM👈
New trailer, new dateable weapon and a cat?! Forge precious memories with us. RTs appreciated! #gamedev | #indiedev | #boyfrienddungeon pic.twitter.com/6bnuuhUhqK
Montréal-based Lucid Dreams, creators of Legends of Ethernal, is launching a Kickstarter for BIOMORPH which they describe as “a dark Metroidvania that still has plenty of surprises...”
Winnipeg-based C4 Cosplay & Props has announced an upcoming Kickstarter for “Vendors of BioShock Infinite” to recreate the vending machines from the 2013 FPS BioShock Infinite.
Toronto-based Behold Studios has relaunched the Kickstarter campaign for their turn-based RPG Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club, a game “about a cosplayer that gets her powers from the costumes you make.”
Ottawa-based Hot Sauce Bread Studios (@HotSauceBread) have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their debut project Haste, a turn-based, collectable card game featuring “strategic yet action-oriented card combat played in real-time.”
As part of the Summer Gamefest, Quebec-based Sabotage Studio’s Kickstarter hit Sea of Stars gets a new trailer.
Toronto-based designer Devon Wiersma (@Devon_Wiersma) has successfully funded a materials free, rules-lite RPG entitled Runt on Kickstarter.
Québec City-based indie studio Sabotage (@SabotageQc) have officially achieved the most successful Canadian video game Kickstarter campaign ever with Sea Of Stars, hitting $1,335,111.00 CAD pledged of their initial $133,000 CAD goal with less than two days to go.
Windsor developer Chute Apps have released a kickstarter for their roguelike tower defense game - Rogue Star Rescue. The game was released on Steam in Early Access earlier this year, and they are looking to Kickstarter to finish development.
Toronto-based Indie Developer Tyler McDermott has gone to Kickstarter to get his game Night of the Blood Moon funded. Currently around 75% funded with a week to go, you can check out the description and trailer below.
"Night of the Blood Moon is a difficult Rogue-like where you play as a weaponized nightmare beating up the cute creatures of our dreams! Use unique weapons to demolish the loving manifestations around you as you grow with power. Conquer many imaginative lands, and defeat bosses who will challenge your strategy along side your skill."
Kickstart: http://kck.st/2NN2AXy Website: https://notbm.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotBM Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotBMGame Night of the Blood Moon is an upcoming RPG Rogue Dream where you get to beat up cute animals with your own personal nightmare! Created by Tyler McDermott Music: Kevin MacLeod ~ Exit the Premises
You can check out the Kickstarter for all the details, and pledge if you feel to do so. $5.00 gets you a copy of the game if successfully funded. You can also follow/wishlist the game on Steam, and follow Tyler on Twitter.
A whole new feel on Night of the Blood Moon. Thank you to everyone who has supported this so far. As the solo dev it means a ton. This is my dream! 🐙🐙👌#indiegame #gaming #indiegames #gamedevs #Gameplay @CanadaGameDevs @GameMakerBlog #Trailer #game pic.twitter.com/XghAkHhHtL
— Night of the Blood Moon (@NotBM_Game) August 15, 2018
Montréal-based Lucid Dreams, creators of Legends of Ethernal, is launching a Kickstarter for BIOMORPH which they describe as “a dark Metroidvania that still has plenty of surprises...”
Winnipeg-based C4 Cosplay & Props has announced an upcoming Kickstarter for “Vendors of BioShock Infinite” to recreate the vending machines from the 2013 FPS BioShock Infinite.
Toronto-based Behold Studios has relaunched the Kickstarter campaign for their turn-based RPG Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club, a game “about a cosplayer that gets her powers from the costumes you make.”
Ottawa-based Hot Sauce Bread Studios (@HotSauceBread) have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their debut project Haste, a turn-based, collectable card game featuring “strategic yet action-oriented card combat played in real-time.”
As part of the Summer Gamefest, Quebec-based Sabotage Studio’s Kickstarter hit Sea of Stars gets a new trailer.
Toronto-based designer Devon Wiersma (@Devon_Wiersma) has successfully funded a materials free, rules-lite RPG entitled Runt on Kickstarter.
Québec City-based indie studio Sabotage (@SabotageQc) have officially achieved the most successful Canadian video game Kickstarter campaign ever with Sea Of Stars, hitting $1,335,111.00 CAD pledged of their initial $133,000 CAD goal with less than two days to go.
Windsor developer Chute Apps have released a kickstarter for their roguelike tower defense game - Rogue Star Rescue. The game was released on Steam in Early Access earlier this year, and they are looking to Kickstarter to finish development.
Spirit Animal Survival is an open world PVP, and Co-op survival game which launched its Kickstarter a couple of weeks ago - and they can use our help. The game is scheduled for PC (check the Steam page here) to release around this time next year according to the Kickstarter, where they discuss the early access version:
Spirit Animal Survival Early Access version features a very stable CO-OP and PVP Multiplayer Survival Game, with almost all features of the full version implemented. Currently included are the following features: 5 different environments totaling approximately 36 square kilometers 100 different Animal and Creature Types Over 200 Craft and Building Items Taming/Mating of specific Animals Morphing into Spirit Animals Extensive Character Creation system for Male and Female 6 Tiers of starting clothes sets Different Mountable Animals and Boats 4 Boss Instances Volumetric Weather System with Day and Night cycles.
The full game will expand on this including 11 areas and bosses, and more crafting options.
Spirit Animal Survival is a Open World Sandbox Coop Multiplayer and Single Player Survival Game. Available January 2018 on Steam Early Access! http://store.steampowered.com/app/745810/ http://www.spiritanimalsurvival.com
You can check out the Kickstarter right here where 20 dollars will net you a copy of the game in the future and beta access. You can also follow the team on Twitter and check out their site for more.
Montréal-based Lucid Dreams, creators of Legends of Ethernal, is launching a Kickstarter for BIOMORPH which they describe as “a dark Metroidvania that still has plenty of surprises...”
Winnipeg-based C4 Cosplay & Props has announced an upcoming Kickstarter for “Vendors of BioShock Infinite” to recreate the vending machines from the 2013 FPS BioShock Infinite.
Toronto-based Behold Studios has relaunched the Kickstarter campaign for their turn-based RPG Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club, a game “about a cosplayer that gets her powers from the costumes you make.”
Ottawa-based Hot Sauce Bread Studios (@HotSauceBread) have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their debut project Haste, a turn-based, collectable card game featuring “strategic yet action-oriented card combat played in real-time.”
As part of the Summer Gamefest, Quebec-based Sabotage Studio’s Kickstarter hit Sea of Stars gets a new trailer.
Toronto-based designer Devon Wiersma (@Devon_Wiersma) has successfully funded a materials free, rules-lite RPG entitled Runt on Kickstarter.
Québec City-based indie studio Sabotage (@SabotageQc) have officially achieved the most successful Canadian video game Kickstarter campaign ever with Sea Of Stars, hitting $1,335,111.00 CAD pledged of their initial $133,000 CAD goal with less than two days to go.
Windsor developer Chute Apps have released a kickstarter for their roguelike tower defense game - Rogue Star Rescue. The game was released on Steam in Early Access earlier this year, and they are looking to Kickstarter to finish development.
The gang over at Reptoid Games have launched their Kickstarter for Fossil Hunters, which as of this writing is currently at $16029 of their $35000 goal.
Fossil Hunters is an Action/Adventure game where you build your own dinosaurs using a modular system of interlocking Fossil Blocks.
Find the Fossils you need by exploring your environment and clearing away dirt and rocks. Each Fossil has a number of possible connection points and will snap to another Fossil when they are close together.
Build Fossil Skeletons to complete objectives and unlock new levels and items.
You'll play as an Elite Fossil Hunter who goes on the most dangerous and mysterious expedition ever. However when you arrive at the dig site, it's been trashes and the entire team is missing. Fossil Hunters is planned for PC currently, and the Kickstarter goals have an expected delivery date of March 2018, and you can check out the Kickstarter right here.
Montréal-based Lucid Dreams, creators of Legends of Ethernal, is launching a Kickstarter for BIOMORPH which they describe as “a dark Metroidvania that still has plenty of surprises...”
Winnipeg-based C4 Cosplay & Props has announced an upcoming Kickstarter for “Vendors of BioShock Infinite” to recreate the vending machines from the 2013 FPS BioShock Infinite.
Toronto-based Behold Studios has relaunched the Kickstarter campaign for their turn-based RPG Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club, a game “about a cosplayer that gets her powers from the costumes you make.”
Ottawa-based Hot Sauce Bread Studios (@HotSauceBread) have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their debut project Haste, a turn-based, collectable card game featuring “strategic yet action-oriented card combat played in real-time.”
As part of the Summer Gamefest, Quebec-based Sabotage Studio’s Kickstarter hit Sea of Stars gets a new trailer.
Toronto-based designer Devon Wiersma (@Devon_Wiersma) has successfully funded a materials free, rules-lite RPG entitled Runt on Kickstarter.
Québec City-based indie studio Sabotage (@SabotageQc) have officially achieved the most successful Canadian video game Kickstarter campaign ever with Sea Of Stars, hitting $1,335,111.00 CAD pledged of their initial $133,000 CAD goal with less than two days to go.
Windsor developer Chute Apps have released a kickstarter for their roguelike tower defense game - Rogue Star Rescue. The game was released on Steam in Early Access earlier this year, and they are looking to Kickstarter to finish development.
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