meet Emma: a cursed outcast skilled with the sword, and the last hope for humanity

POV: you just turned a corner and now these are staring you down

yes, you can pet Koo

we're excited for LEGO® Party! and the @smgstudio.bsky.social team as they're a Webby Award nominee in the Kids & Family category - show your support by voting here: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...

the thing about Beast of Reincarnation is that the environments look beautiful, even serene. then you're swarmed by enemies and it's time to slash and parry

you know something's gone wrong when the Eiffel Tower and the rest of Paris are wrapped in demonic vines

when going outside and touching grass goes wrong

Get a deep dive into the tactical "Blooming Arts" system in Beast of Reincarnation.

Big enemies require bigger attacks.

We recently launched our playtest community, a welcoming space for dedicated players: fictions.firstlook.gg Get an early look at our upcoming titles, share your insights, and help us refine the experiences we share with players everywhere.

A beautiful, brutal new world from Game Freak. 🌏 Beast of Reincarnation arrives August 4, 2026.

Bring the heat and clear the Parisian streets in the Armatus demo.

Hack, slash, and parry.

Game Freak breaks down how Emma and Koo work together. Build your own playstyle on August 4.

Take on towering nightmares and unleash your heaviest attacks in Armatus.

A party game that’s built different, the new update for @smgstudio.bsky.social, the @lego-group.bsky.social, and @fictions.com's LEGO Party! features Bonus Bricks, more than 15 new Minifigures, and more. www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...

Use the natural world to your advantage.

From four-legged beasts to towering, fleshy brutes, the demons of Paris never stop. Luckily, neither do you.

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Which skills will you upgrade for Emma and Koo?

Move smoothly, strike swiftly.

"To put it quite simply, I want more Armatus." - @smashpad.bsky.social Get a taste of the action yourself and play the PC demo today.

See how Game Freak blended natural landscapes with sci-fi ruins to create the world of Japan in 4026.

When the horde descends, bring the heat. 🔥

Learn the tragic history of the Golems in Beast of Reincarnation.

Leave nothing standing. This is Armatus.

The enemies in Beast of Reincarnation are relentless. Can you survive?

Next Fest is over, but we're keeping the Armatus demo up on Steam for a little while longer. Time for you to master a deadly arsenal of weapons and magic to tear through the demonic horde.

Your mission: Find and defeat the Nushi. Your journey begins on August 4, 2026.

we were slaying in paris

Some games of note for some demos I've played from Steam Next Fest so far. Not saying they will be amazing, but they intrigued me the most from playing them. Replaced (of course) The Awakener: Battle Tendency Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege Armatus

Armatus kinda feels like a cross between Remnant and Hades, great responsive controls and the power-ups have all felt decently impactful so far. I'm liking this one!

Nature can be dangerous... 🌳⚠️

Face waves of demons, master fast-paced combat, and see if you have what it takes to survive. Just watch out for whatever that...thing is at the end. 👁️

Survive the wilds of 4026 Japan.

Running and gunning. 💥

Armatus feels like the tender lovechild of Doom, Dark Souls, and Hades and there's so much I could say, but I think the best way to put it is an accessible Souls-lite. It has a welcoming learning curve without being too hand hold-y, immaculate ambiance, and great skill synergies-

If you liked Returnal, Remnant: From the Ashes, you should check out the Armatus demo for free and wishlist it. Friends of mine worked on this and I believe many of you may like it. store.steampowered.com/app/3660710/...

So one of the stand outs last night checking out my list for Next Fest was Armatus from @counterplaygames.bsky.social . Think if Remnant From The Ashes was more Rogue-Like than Souls Like. Rooms are just challenging anough and the gunplay was solid. Looking forward to the full release.

Armatus is a third-person roguelite shooter demo set in demon-haunted Paris, where you wield firearms and celestial powers as the last warrior seeking the Sunless Gate. Play the demo: playtester.io/armatus #IndieGaming #GameDev #Gaming #IndieDev #IndieGame

Evolution isn't always a good thing. 😨

Jason may have found his favorite game of 2026 and it is not even out yet. I mean, who spends 4+ hours repeatedly going through a 15 minute playthrough. Check out Armatus from @counterplaygames.bsky.social. The demo will be live during Steam Next Fest starting today! youtu.be/cSxCY_Pf6EA

DEMO. OUT. NOW. store.steampowered.com/app/3660710/...

Your Monday just got a serious upgrade: the Armatus demo goes live TOMORROW. Wishlist now for a reminder.

Take the fight to them from every angle. Experience the fluid, fast-paced action of Armatus when the Steam demo drops in just two days.

Timing is everything. ⏱️💥Perfect your parry and survive the world of Beast of Reincarnation.

The world of Armatus doesn't show mercy. Neither should you.

Speaking on the Armatus PC demo, here's a fun playthrough of mine. It gives a good idea of what to expect, and if it's something you'd like to check for yourself. #armatus #indiegames #roguelike youtu.be/CCClU5wRyMc

We went hands-on with Armatus before its Steam Next Fest debut. "The true, undeniable hook is definitely the action. If you appreciate rock-solid shooter gameplay and the heightened, adrenal pace within that ilk like the DOOM reboots, it's absolutely worth a try." Check out our preview.

Gang, if you like Returnal and Hades, you must give this game a try. I didn't know this game existed until a few days ago and even though it's just a demo, I could not stop playing this. Gameplay is fun, the weapons are fun and the synergy is fun. Please check out Armatus.