Top Hat Studios Unveils Exciting Lineup at Guerilla Collective 2024

Top Hat Studios Guerilla Collective 2024

Top Hat Studios, renowned for its indie-focused publishing and development support, has unveiled exciting new trailers, and updates at this year’s Guerilla Collective 2024. The studio presented a dedicated 12-minute segment featuring new trailers, announcements, and gameplay reveals for several of its highly anticipated titles. The showcase, which debuted at noon Pacific Time on June 6th, highlighted an array of games, including Crypt Custodian, Frogun Encore, Ova Magica, and more.

Frogun Encore: A Nostalgic Adventure Continues

Set to release on June 25th across multiple platforms, Frogun Encore is a standalone expansion and sequel to the indie hit Frogun. Players will join the now-grown Renata and Jake in a worldwide trek to prevent the return of Beelzebub. The game builds on its predecessor’s retro PS1/N64 formula, now with the addition of optional true couch co-op, allowing friends to join the adventure together. Add to your Steam wishlist now.

Crypt Custodian: Clean Up the Afterlife

Scheduled for a summer release, Crypt Custodian combines Zelda-like mechanics with Metroidvania elements. Developed by Kyle Thompson, known for Sheepo and Islets, the game follows Pluto, a mischievous cat sentenced to clean the afterworld. Players will explore expansive landscapes, battle beasts, and interact with other doomed ghosts. This charming title promises a unique blend of exploration and combat. Add to your Steam wishlist now.

Ova Magica: A Blend of Creature Collection and Social Sim

Ova Magica enters Steam Early Access on July 23rd, inviting players to Clover Town, where they can befriend blobs, explore themed dungeons, and nurture relationships in this creature collector and social sim JRPG. Alongside battling blob trainers and helping townspeople, players will manage a farmstead, growing and crafting materials to strengthen their blobs and unlock new adventures. Add to your Steam wishlist now.

Labyrinth of the Demon King: A Retro Horror Experience

Labyrinth of the Demon King, set for a 2025 release, is a first-person survival horror game with brutal melee combat. Inspired by feudal Japan, players will navigate a labyrinth filled with puzzles and terrifying monsters, seeking to avenge their lord. The game features PS1-style retro graphics, adding to its eerie atmosphere. Add to your Steam wishlist now.

Under the Island: A Nostalgic Fantasy Adventure

Under the Island offers a 2D action RPG experience, set in a charming 90s fantasy world. Players must save their island home from sinking, encountering monsters and solving puzzles along the way. Developed by Slime King Games, a studio formed by former Daedalic Entertainment developers, the game emphasizes open exploration and discovery. Add to your Steam wishlist now.

Sonzai: A Unique RPG from India

Sonzai stands out as a story-rich, social link-based RPG with combo character action and JRPG elements. Set in Kumotoshi, the only town where magic exists, players will build relationships by day and battle evil spirits by night. Developed by a small studio in India, Sonzai has received support from Xbox and will be showcased at IGN Live from June 7th to 9th. Add to your Steam wishlist now.

Top Hat Studios is a leading publisher of indie games, supporting Japanese-inspired, retro-themed, and creative titles. The company offers a comprehensive suite of resources to its developers, including publishing, business development, corporate advisory, product strategy, creative media, co-development, and engineering expertise. Top Hat Studios’ diverse portfolio includes acclaimed titles such as Athenian Rhapsody, Frogun, Ova Magica, Sonzai, and Labyrinth of the Demon King.

Stay tuned for more updates from Top Hat Studios as they continue to support and nurture indie game development, bringing unique and innovative games to players worldwide.

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