Cally's Trials Announced - Coming To Steam June 14th

The developer behind Cally's Caves 2, and 3 have announced a new game in the Cally's Cave's series, this time with rogue-like RPG Cally's Trials:

"It's time for Cally to do what she does best: rescuing her kidnapped parents! Set before the events of Cally's Caves 3, Cally's Trials is a roguelike action-platformer with a weapon-levelling system that lets you evolve weapons as you use them. Cally must save her parents from the maniacal Herbert, who has laid waste to the Caves and built a massive lair deep inside."

Music- "Gods" by Ryan Hemsworth & UV boi فوق بنفسجي Used with Permission. Get Cally's Trials here! http://store.steampowered.com/app/476510/ It's time for Cally to do what she does best: rescuing her kidnapped parents! Set before the events of Cally's Caves 3, Cally's Trials is a roguelike action-platformer with a weapon-levelling system that lets you evolve weapons as you use them.

You can check out the Steam page here, and make sure to get the game later in June. In the meantime you can always pick up Cally's Caves 3 on Steam.

iOS Puzzle Game 'Frank The Spider' Out Now On iOS

Indie developer Yah Man Games let me know that they've released their puzzle game 'Frank The Spider' on iOS devices, which you cam download for free right here.  The swipe control puzzle game features 64 levels as you help Frank reunite with his girlfriend. You can check out screenshots below, while also following the developer on Twitter.  Make sure to check out the developers other game, Feed Bat Boy.

Starseed: Origin Developer Releases 'AlphaPit' Next Month

Shane McCafferty, the game developer behind last years Starseed: Origin is at it again, this time with a sequel to his puzzle game Word Forward.  According to toucharcade, AlphaPit is a "a word game...where you must clear a 5x5 grid of all the letter tiles, spelling out at least 3-letter words with each move. The levels are fixed, so you have to figure out the best tactic to clear the square as best as possible."  You can check out the trailer below:

June 9th

The game will be out June 9th as a free download, but make sure to follow Shane on Twitter (especially if you're a Jays fan).

Shadow Heroes: Vengeance In Flames Out Now On Early Access

Last we heard of Allied Games they were going through their Steam Greenlight campaign to get Shadow Heroes on Steam.  They've passed that, and now the game is on Steam Early Access, you can check out the full site here for all the details, as well as the Steam Early Access trailer:

Shadow Heroes is an online game where players from around the world compete in epic battles with hundreds of units using weapons, magic and tactics. Hire new units and customize their load-outs with items you have collected. Combine items together to make them stronger and give yourself an edge in combat. Can you find the enemy's weak spot and exploit it? Are you able to react accordingly to counter your opponent's strategy?

Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/398670 Allied Games: http://www.alliedgames.co/ Shadow Heroes: http://www.shadowheroes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlliedGamesInc.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/alliedgames

Make sure to follow the game on Twitter, and pick up the game on Steam, which is currently enjoying a 10% discount.

Physics Flyer Kapsul Infinite Out Now On iOS And Android

Toronto indie game developer Luke O'Connor reached out to me over email and let me know he released Kapsul Infinite on iOS and Android. Described as a "minimalist game celebrating space exploration" players will have to master physics-based controls to pilot your capsule through the spartan world. I've played the game for the last half hour and it draws inspiration from the classic Lunar Lander game, it's a little hard to master but fun to play. 

Get it on the App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kapsul-infinite/id1096955231?ls=1&mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kapsul-infinite-free/id1097859637?ls=1&mt=8 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lukeoc.kapsulinfinite&hl=en https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lukeoc.kapsulinfinitefree&hl=en Play Kapsul Infinite, a challenging action game with unique controls and an endless supply of randomly generated levels. How far will you go?

The game is avaliable on both Android and iOS, as both a free (ads) and paid version.  Check it out below:

• iOS (Free)
• iOS (Paid)
• Android (Free)
• Android (Paid)

Let us know in the comments what you think. You can follow Luke on Twitter, and check out his other games from his website.

Finish Line Games Announces Maize For Steam - Coming This Fall

Having just released Cel Damage HD on Xbox One, Toronto developer Finish Line Games have announced Maize, a new first person adventure coming to Steam this Fall.  "Two scientists misinterpret a memo from the U.S. Government and create sentient corn."

Explore an abandoned farm and a not-so-abandoned underground research facility as you solve increasingly absurd environmental puzzles and uncover the mysteries around Maize, possibly learning a bit about yourself along the way. Or maybe not. You’ll definitely learn about talking corn, probably.

Maize is a first-person adventure game about what happens when two scientists misinterpret a memo from the U.S. Government and create sentient corn. And that last sentence is pretty much the least ridiculous thing about the game. Maize will be released on PC via Steam in Fall 2016, just in time for harvest http://www.MaizeTheGame.com Maize © 2016 Finish Line Games Inc.

Make sure to check out the new website here, as well as follow Finish Line Games on Twitter and FaceBook. We'll have more on Maize as it becomes available.

Cally's Cave 2 Gets A Big Update On iOS And Android - Heading To Steam

London based developer VDO Games have announced a big free update has arrived to their mobile platform Cally's Cave 2.  The update brings the engine for Cally's Caves 3 to Cally's Caves 2 in addition to "a ton of improvements will come with it".  If you don't want to play the game on your Android, or iOS device, you're in luck - the indie developer also announced Cally's Cave 2 will be coming to Steam.

The developer is still busy away working on another title as well, which they've promised to have an update for us shortly.  Until then, follow the developer on Twitter!

Rhythm-Based Arcade Platformer Dashy Square Out Now On Steam

Toronto developer Kastriot Sulejmani had announced a Kickstarter for Dashy Square, and with the successful funding, the game is now out on Steam.

Dash, jump, fly and wave your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay! Do you have what it takes? Follow the beat as you play levels or endless waves while staying in tune with the rhythm of each song. Join what could possibly be the impossible game to beat!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/461230/ The game is now on Steam omg omg omg!@#!@# XD Thank-you for everything guys - awesome feeling publishing on Steam. I am very grateful and will never take for granted how much this means to me. Thank-you for playing Dashy Square!

The game is only $3.29 on Steam, but can also be picked up on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.  Make sure to also follow the developer on Twitter, and let him know what you think of the game.

Woolly Walrus Releases Quick Drop On iOS and Android

Having just released Block Swop on mobile phones, indie developer Woolly Warlus is at it again with Quick Drop.  The new free to play game Quick Drop is an elevator simulator game where you drop off passengers on different floors.  You can check out the trailer and screenshots below!

OUT NOW Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woollywalrusgames.quickdrop&hl=en iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-drop/id1101002375?mt=8 Quick Drop, the elevator game you never knew you wanted. You control an elevator tasked to move as many passengers to their designated floors as possible before they grow impatient. Our stated goal was to create "A one tap mobile game with depth," and we believed we've succeeded.

You can download the game for free on Android here, and iOS devices here.  Make sure to check out the developer on Twitter as well, and let us know what you think in the comments.

Studio MDHR Releases New Footage For Cuphead

Okay, so I'm a little late on this one, but Studio MDHR was at PAX East last month and they met up with IGN to show off some new bosses, and shops in Cuphead. You can check out the trailer below, but also make sure to follow them on Twitter where they are posting some interesting factoids about the side scrolling shooter.

Cuphead art director Chad Moldenhauer joins us for two-player co-op in the latest build of the stunning bullet-hell shooter. ------------------------------­---- Follow IGN for more! ------------------------------­---- YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/ignentertainment?sub_confirmation=1 IGN OFFICIAL APP: http://www.ign.com/mobile FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ign TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ign INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/igndotcom/?hl=en WEBSITE: http://www.ign.com/ GOOGLE+: https://plus.google.com/+IGN

Cuphead Fact No.678: Even something as "simple" as this whistle animation is 51 hand drawn frames. pic.twitter.com/zQFHjFi9K0

— Studio MDHR (@StudioMDHR) May 2, 2016

#Cuphead Fact No. 679: The tornado summon animation has 38 frames. Lots of "motion blur" on this one. pic.twitter.com/h8DOEwpt7C

— Studio MDHR (@StudioMDHR) May 6, 2016

Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime Gets 4-Player Update

Developer Asteroid Base took to Twitter for a surprise (well surprise to me, they have been tweeting about it for a while now) announcement today. Their 2-player couch coop adventure game is now a 4-player couch coop adventure game! The free update is available on Steam right now, and will be heading its way to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 "soon".

The FREE 4-player update for LOVERS is now available for PC, Mac, and Linux!

Coming soon for Xbox One and PS4. pic.twitter.com/gq5xwEWrX3

— Asteroid Base (@AsteroidBase) May 12, 2016

To celebrate the update, you can pick up Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime on Steam for 50% off until May 14th.  I was a big fan of the game when it came to PS4 earlier this year, so if you're looking to pick up the game on the cheap, now is a better time than ever.

Fantasy Tales Online Hits Steam Early Access

Indie developer Cold Tea Studio, which is comprised of a team of three, one of whom is located in Toronto, have released their Free to Play MMORPG onto Steam Early Access.

"The player is an adventurer, who is thrown into a dangerous world, in which he only can survive, if he forms guilds, completes quests, collects gear, fights through dungeons, and most importantly - constructs a player town."

The game features a wide range of customization options for the players character, randomly generating dungeons, players towns and more. You can check out the trailer and screenshots below:

Our steam trailer for our Early Access launch on 5/5/16! Play Now: www.fantasytalesonline.com Follow Development: www.twitter.com/ftostaff

You can download the game for free right here on their Steam page. While also following the developer on Twitter, and joining their player forum.

Salvadora Studios Announces Kickstarter For "The Floor Is Made Of Lava"

Following suit like Axon Interactive, and OSnap Games, indie developer Salvadora Studios has taken to Kickstarter to help fund their Metroidvania platformer The Floor Is Made of Lava.

In The Floor Is Made of Lava, Jimmy must use his imagination against itself in order to save his brother, or else lose him to the darkness. As Jimmy ventures through the worlds of his mind's creation, he'll need to solve puzzles, battle enemies, and challenge bosses, each one guarding a valuable piece of equipment to make Jimmy more powerful.

Gaining this equipment will also open up alternate paths and secrets to explore in previous levels (which may yield their own rewards). With imagination as both an enemy and an ally, it's up to you to figure out the best ways to use yours.

As of this writing, they've raised just over $1500 over their $8000 goal, so make sure you check out their Kickstarter and help fund the game. You can also play an alpha demo of the game on the studios official website. Make sure to follow the studio on Twitter, and on Steam. Best of luck Salvadora Studios!

Pitfall Planet Out Now On Steam

Bonfire Games, the winner of the 2015 Level Up competition, have released their co-op platformer Pitfall Planet.  You play as two recently stranded astrobots who must traverse an unknown planet to get back to their ship.

Emma reached out to me on email and let me know a little bit about the history of Pitfall Planet:

It began as a collaboration between a small group of students from the University of Toronto and OCADU. After our success at Level Up Student Showcase we decided to turn it into a complete game and went on to receive an IGF nomination for Best Student Game. 

Inspired by games like Toad Treasure Tracker, Little Big Planet, and Portal 2, Pitfall Planet combines co-operative puzzle solving with action and mischief. Two little astronauts set out on an adventure that brings them deep into the caverns of the planet, solving puzzles and collecting ore using their trusty grappling hooks.

The announcement trailer for Pitfall Planet. Visit http://www.pitfallplanet.com for more information! Follow us on... Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PitfallPlanet Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pitfall-Planet/1073290146030768

Congrats to the team at Pitfall Planet on the release, and make sure to follow the gang over on Twitter, and pick up the game on Steam. If you're keeping up with past Level Up winners, reminder that OddBird Studios won this years.

Sago Sago Releases 'Sago Mini Robot Party' On iOS

Sago Sago keeps crushing out the children's games for iOS devices.  Releasing Mini Babies, and Mini Superhero last year, they are back at it again, this time with Sago Mini Robot Party.

"Let’s have a robot party! Build your own cupcake-making robot. Mix and match funny robot parts to invent super silly combinations. Does your robot have two heads or wear bunny slippers? Power up your robot and it’s time to play! Make tons of cupcakes, dance to robot music and celebrate with balloons!"

Available now! https://itunes.apple.com/app/sago-mini-robot-party/id1065271333?at=10lvrX&ct=youtube&pt=2073055

You can pick up Sago Mini Robot Party on iOS right here, so if you have any young people in your life give this one a shot!