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26th of February, 2026 | The collaboration sees Hooded Horse’s digital-first publishing strategy paired with Strictly Limited’s proven expertise in physical products. Players and collectors alike will benefit from a tangible extension of the game experience beyond the screen.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is the critically acclaimed real-time stealth strategy title celebrated for its tactical depth, player freedom, and inventive mission design. Set within a dark, magical pirate world, the game is known for its non-linear structure, freely selectable missions, and a cast of uniquely gifted crew members whose supernatural abilities enable highly creative strategic solutions. Its emphasis on experimentation, precise execution, and compelling strategy has positioned it as a standout entry in modern stealth tactics.
This Complete Edition unites the base game with all previously released content, including the expansions Yuki's Wish and Zagan's Ritual. Notably, the title has never before been available as a physical release, offering fans a rare opportunity to own the game on disc
Shadow Gambit was developed by Mimimi Games, the studio behind genre-defining strategy hits such as Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and Desperados III.
Strictly Limited statement:
“We’re very excited to be working with Hooded Horse, one of the most important publishers in the indie space today. Every title they touch becomes a unique masterpiece. Together, we aim to deliver a definitive physical highlight with Shadow Gambit that fans will treasure for years to come.” says Helmut Schmitz, CEO of United Games, Strictly Limited Games's parent company
Hooded Horse statement:
“With Strictly Limited, we’ve found a trusted partner with a proven track-record in physical publishing, and a true passion for games and attention to detail,” says Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender “Shadow Gambit: Definitive Edition will offer a rich experience for existing fans while also appealing to collectors and physical game enthusiasts.”
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew – Complete Edition will be available in two collectible formats: a Limited Edition and a Deluxe Edition, with pre-orders starting today, February 26, for PlayStation 5, and the physical editions set to release on June 24, 2026.
The Deluxe Edition includes the full game, Artbook & Strategy Guide with concept art, character designs, environments and behind the-scenes insights, softcover, original soundtrack on CD, a replica gold coin, a treasure-sealed note from the developer, die-cut character sticker and a two-sided poster featuring original artwork.
Further collaborations between Hooded Horse and Strictly Limited will be announced at a later date.
About Strictly Limited
With more than 100 physical releases to date, Strictly Limited has established itself as one of the world’s leading specialists in physical publishing. Originally focused on premium collector’s editions of Japanese and niche titles, the label has since broadened its scope, now handling concept, production, and distribution across all genres with a global fan base. Each project is approached with remarkable depth and tailored treatment.
About Hooded Horse™
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games, including Manor Lords, Against the Storm, ENDLESS™ Legend 2, Old World, Norland, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. With people and partners around the world, our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they do best: creating world-class experiences for their audiences.
Celebrate the very best in strategic and tactical games
January 8, 2025 - Hooded Horse is celebrating
the start of 2026 with a major Steam sales event on its catalog of
world-class strategic and tactical games. Discounts continue the
historic new lows from the recent winter sale.
Before we get into the discounts, let’s not forget that the past month
has been a whirlwind of new announcements and happenings. Earlier today,
we announced we’re publishing fantasy roguelite autobattler Bosslords, as well as Sword & Sorcery colony sim Architect of Ruin, but that’s not all:
Pathbreakers: Roaming Blades
Pathbreakers: Roaming Blades is a turn-based tactical RPG where you lead a company of mercenaries in a medieval fantasy world. Try your hand at mercenary work, trading, or exploring, and keep your crew well stocked for brutal combat in a procedurally-generated open-world campaign.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing
back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series
of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating
spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Architect of Ruin
Architect of Ruin is a completely hand drawn sword and sorcery colony
simulation game. Farm, hunt, build, and survive as you rebuild an
ancient temple under the gaze of a vengeful god.
Gilded
Destiny
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take
command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful
diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Mars Tactics
The Red Planet is at war. Lead either Capital’s corporate army or
Labor’s worker revolutionaries and wage war across a vast strategic map,
then assume direct control in turn-based tactical battles featuring
artillery, vehicles, and fully-destructible environments. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727760/Mars_Tactics
Substructure
Harness the power of automation in this factory game set on a rogue
planet in the far reaches of the solar system. Dig down and explore the
depths of an alien world, exploit its resources across complex
production chains, and travel towards the core to uncover its deepest
secrets. Factorio-style automation game Substructure was revealed during the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted broadcast
Junxions
Answer your true calling as a traffic engineer in Junxions! Featuring
comprehensive simulation, construction, and management tools, use
careful planning to build roadways, railways, and walkways, and the
complex interactions between them. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1447250/Junxions
Capital Command
Take the helm of a state-of-the-art warship as you fight epic space
battles in a sandbox campaign. Upgrade and customize your ship, master
the art of maneuvering, and use a blend of tactical prowess and heavy
firepower to overcome deadly threats. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490930/Capital_Command
Drill Keeper
Roguelike deckbuilding meets siege defense as you travel the galaxy and
dig through fully destructible worlds to strip them of their riches,
defending against relentless hordes of aliens as you build impenetrable
fortresses of mining. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2409320/Drill_Keeper
Fragile Existence
Save humanity from the brink of extinction in this sci-fi strategy game
of survival. Travel among the stars to seek out resources, establish and
develop colonies to sustain civilization, and grow your military might
to push back against an overwhelming threat. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672320/Fragile_Existence
And more! Check out the sale and the upcoming releases here!
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About Hooded Horse™
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games,
including Manor Lords, Against the Storm, ENDLESS™ Legend 2, Old World,
Norland, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. With people
and partners around the world, our goal is to empower and support
developers in doing what they do best: creating world-class experiences
for their audiences.
October 1, 2025 | Hooded Horse and Amplitude are excited to share the first development roadmap for recently released turn-based strategy game ENDLESS Legend 2. Early targets for improvement include the UI/UX experience, as well as introducing multiplayer as a new game mode.
Following player feedback so far, the team is prioritizing an update that will make the game more intuitive to play, targeting the UI specifically. Other high-priority items include adding customization options for the current factions, along with balancing and stability patches to build upon the hot-fixes already released since launch. Further down the line, the team will look at modding, enhanced Steam Deck support, a new faction, and more through to early 2026. The studio will continue to work closely with the community, taking on board their thoughts on what improvements they want to see, and the roadmap will be updated over time.
ENDLESS Legend 2 has had a great reception so far, with 88% Very Positive rating with nearly 800 reviews since launch.
ENDLESS Legend 2 is available in early access for PC via Steam, and the Microsoft Store for $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99 / ¥5,980, with a 20% launch discount running until October 5. It is also available on PC Game Pass via Game Preview.
About Hooded Horse™
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games, including Manor Lords, Against the Storm, ENDLESS™ Legend 2, Old World, Norland, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. With people and partners around the world, our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they do best: creating world-class experiences for their audiences.
Amplitude Studios is a Paris-based company comprised of experienced, quality-driven videogame lovers and – with the help of their loyal player base – creators of the finest strategy games in the world. Founded in 2011, we are a team of over 170 developers hailing from all over the globe. We’re known for the ENDLESS™ series of games, with ENDLESS™ Legend 2 coming in 2025, as well as historical 4X epic HUMANKIND™.
June 17, 2025 | Hooded Horse is proud to announce it’s adding a new game to its world-class portfolio of games – Sandustry. Mine, refine, and automate the world in this factory/automation game where every pixel is a physical object able to be harvested and manipulated as players delve deep to discover an ancient civilization’s powerful secrets and learn to love the Sand.
Players will find themselves stranded on a procedurally generated planet, armed with nothing more than their wits and a (slightly unnecessary) passion for industrial automation. Discover countless chemical and physical reactions and exploit them to develop production chains, build a pixel-perfect factory, or just embrace the chaos through webworks of conveyor belts and lifts – so long as they get the job done! Be warned, sand will get everywhere.
Explore a fully destructible world, digging, demolishing, and decoding everything in sight – build factories, expand logistic networks, and delve deeper underground to unlock new technologies and discover the secrets of an ancient civilization. Did we mention the sand?
Sandustry will be localized from English into German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
Sandustry is coming to PC via Steam Early Access.
About Hooded Horse™
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games, including Manor Lords, Against the Storm, ENDLESS™ Legend 2, Old World, Norland, and 9 Kings. With people and partners around the world, our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they do best: creating world-class experiences for their audiences.
You can learn more about us via our Steam publisher page or website, as well as our social channels: Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, YouTube, and Discord.
About Lantto Games™
Lantto Games is an independent game studio run by solo developer Lantto. It specializes in systems-driven games built around novel mechanics that spark emergent gameplay and reward player creativity.
You can find out more via the official website, YouTube, and across social channels such as Twitter, Bluesky, and Discord.
Paris, January 23, 2025 | Today, Amplitude Studios announced ENDLESS Legend 2, the long-awaited next entry in the award-winning fantasy strategy series. ENDLESS Legend 2 brings players back to the ENDLESS Universe with a mysterious world, unique factions, and epic storytelling. Developed by Amplitude Studios, ENDLESS Legend 2 combines the expertise behind the ENDLESS games and HUMANKIND to push turn-based strategy to new heights. ENDLESS Legend 2 will release in Early Access on PC in early 2025. Wishlist the game now on Steam.
EXPLORE A WORLD IN CONSTANT EVOLUTION
Dive into Saiadha, a breathtaking yet perilous oceanic world where ever-changing seasons and monstrous tidefalls dramatically transform the landscape. As the water goes down, the environment itself becomes both an obstacle and a chance for discovery. Players will have to adapt to these constant shifts, confront ancient threats, and uncover the secrets buried deep within Saiadha. Each cataclysm brings new dangers, but also unique opportunities.
FORGE YOUR OWN LEGEND
Step into a world where your choices matter. Players need to lead their hero on epic journeys to conquer new territories, earn valuable experience, and build deep relationships with allies and rivals alike. Select from a variety of factions, each with their own distinct philosophies, strengths, and playstyles, offering a unique gameplay experience. The diversity of these factions is reflected in their asymmetric gameplay, ensuring that no two paths are the same. Discover four unique factions when the game launches into Early Access, with two more to be added by full release.
JOIN THE INSIDERS PROGRAM ON JANUARY 30
For players eager to explore the latest chapter in the ENDLESS Universe, Amplitude’s Insiders Program is reopening! This exclusive opportunity welcomes a select group of players to test ENDLESS Legend 2 before its official release in Early Access and provide valuable early feedback to help refine and enhance the game.
HOW TO BECOME AN INSIDER?
Players simply need to fill out the application form here. Amplitude will try to include as many players as possible, but not all applicants may be selected for every test phase. However, by applying, players will be considered for future testing opportunities.
For the latest information on ENDLESS Legend 2, visit our Steam page, and follow Amplitude Studios on our social channels: Discord | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | X
About Amplitude Studios:
Amplitude is a team of experienced, quality driven video game lovers and creators of the finest strategy games with the help of our players! Founded in 2011, we are a French indie studio with a team of over 180 developers based in Paris with an international team hailing from all over the world.
We are well known for our critically acclaimed ENDLESS™ series, played by millions worldwide, and for Humankind™, our historical strategy game.
Our close relationship with the community is a core feature of the studio’s philosophy. We’re proud of the way we create games together with our players via Amplifiers, our custom-built community platform that enables our community to play a key role in the creation of our games at every stage of development.
About Hooded Horse(™):
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games with people and partners around the world – From the distant past of Manor Lords and the haunted woods of Against the Storm to the depths of space in Terra Invicta and Falling Frontier. Our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they do best: creating world-class experiences for their audiences.
The newest title to join the Hooded Horse roster pits hard-working mice against the oppressive paw of imperialistic cats
July 16, 2024 - Hooded Horse
is excited to reveal it has partnered with Minakata Dynamics,
developers of the simulation-heavy train strategy game Railgrade, to
publish its next title — cat and mouse themed city-builder Whiskerwood.
In Whiskerwood, players must establish a home for their
industrious mice in uncharted territory under the oppressive paw of
their cat overlords. This city builder features complex simulations,
supply chain management dealing with over 40 commodities, and the
age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.
As the dominion of cats spreads across the seas, the common mouse is
sent forth from its home on perilous journeys. Arriving by ship on
untouched islands rich in all manner of resources, players must quickly
establish a colony to meet the immediate and ever-growing demands of
their feline masters. As the colony grows, so does their master’s greed –
eventually, every mouse will need to make a choice: keep serving the
oppressive paw, or raise whiskers in defiance.
Key features of Whiskerwood include:
Over 40 commodities to gather,
manufacture, and trade, from raw resources like wood and ore, to luxury
items like furniture and tea that can be unlocked by gaining favor.
Vertical city planning, where players
must maximize space by building up into the sky and burrowing deep
underground, using precise planning for the best results.
Complex supply and logistics systems,
from water pumps, to conveyor belts, lifts, and more! Ensure goods get
from A to B quickly, and build infrastructure for heating and
irrigation.
Unlock new policies and utilize diplomacy
to your advantage by treating with other mice factions, even contending
with pirates (as friends or as foes).
Develop new production methods through
research to keep up with the needs of the colony as it grows, automating
production lines for maximum efficiency.
A strategic layer to expand influence beyond the colony, and for when force is required, turn-based combat using ships of war.
"Mice always seem so hard working and industrious,”
says Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender. “They’re perfect characters for a
colony sim/city builder. While I love cats, I can see them running a
mercantile empire. And who doesn't love the idea of a Boston Cheese
Party?"
"Whiskerwood is our team's passion project and the culmination of a
decade's worth of city builder prototypes,” says Studio Head Daniel
Dressler. “It is an honor to work with Hooded Horse and finally bring
our creation to life. Their way of business has enabled us to make
Whiskerwood the best it can be and wholly without pressure."
Whiskerwood will be localized from English into German, French,
Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian,
Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean,
and Japanese.
Whiskerwood will be released into early access for PC via Steam.
About Hooded Horse™
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games with
people and partners worldwide. Starting in 2019 with a single title,
Hooded Horse’s portfolio has grown to 31 games and counting. Our goal is
to empower and support developers in doing what they love so that they
can create world-class experiences for their audiences. From the distant
past of Manor Lords and the haunted woods of Against the Storm, to the
depths of space in Terra Invicta and Falling Frontier.
Minakata Dynamics is a small independent video game developer from
the Touhoku region of Japan that focuses on systems-heavy experiences
with deep and layered gameplay. The studio has developed for Windows,
Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The team
previously developed Railgrade and is currently working on the
Cat-and-Mouse city builder Whiskerwood.
At Indie Game Award 2024, the captivating city-builder Against the Storm
claimed the coveted "Best Design" honor. This roguelite colony
simulation, crafted by the Polish development team Eremite Games in
collaboration with publisher Hooded Horse, seamlessly blends dark
fantasy elements with addictive city-building gameplay. Since its
release, the game has not only maintained an overwhelmingly positive
reception on the STEAM but has also garnered playful remarks from
numerous fans, who jokingly suggest enabling the in-game "playtime
warning" feature is a must – a heartwarming reminder that hints at the
developers' confidence: Against the Storm is a game that will undoubtedly keep gamers hooked once they start playing!"
Dream Chasers ! Mobile Game Devs Boldly Pursue Indie Ambitions with Against the Storm
During Taipei Game Show 2024, the publisher Hooded Horse made a special
appearance to represent the developers in receiving the award. They also
shared the fascinating backstory of the team, praising Eremite Games
not only for their unwavering commitment to quality during development
but also for their dedication to addressing gamer feedback and
diligently improving pain points, even proactively investigating
negative reviews. Hooded Horse commended them as an exemplary team
offering exceptional "after-sales service."
Interestingly, Eremite Games was formed by a group of seasoned mobile
game developers who maintained close connections while pursuing their
respective careers in the industry. Despite their accomplishments, they
harbored a smoldering aspiration to develop an engaging PC game.
Determinedly turning their dream into action, in November 2019, team
member Michał penned the first line of code for Against the Storm,
officially marking Eremite Games' transition into full-time inde game
developer. The initial planning phase alone spanned nearly three years,
but their meticulous efforts paid off, successfully delivered a game
that the developers themselves yearned to play.
Intricate Design Fuels Long-Term Against the Storm Allure
As developers who are also avid players themselves, the Eremite Games
team understands that while city-building games are undoubtedly engaging
initially, gamers often find themselves drifting away after the first
2-3 hours, mirroring a relationship exiting the honeymoon phase when
challenges diminish and growth stagnates. Consequently, during
development, they relentlessly pursued a diverse array of gameplay
elements, seamlessly blending roguelike features into the experience.
Their goal was to sustain an enthralling, honeymoon-esque allure that
would captivate players’ long-term interest.
Despite the plethora of existing city-building titles on the market,
Eremite Games sought inspiration from their personal encounters with
Blizzard Entertainment games and classic hand-drawn Disney animations
during their formative years. This inspired them to forge a distinctive
dark fantasy art style, replete with vibrant colors, intricately
sculpted species, and imaginative objects. To maintain a harmonious
balance amidst the complexity, the team strived for the "perfect fusion
of familiarity and novelty." Whenever designing a new species, members
would first identify a core concept from various proposals and then
expand upon the artistic vision, gradually shaping the foundational
outlines encompassing culture, specialties, attire, and architecture.
They meticulously ensured each element resonated with the overarching
world, ultimately crafting the vast and visually captivating realm of Against the Storm.
"The team is truly elated by this experience!" Eremite Games emphasized
that the competition featured numerous exceptional contenders, making
their triumph with "Against the Storm" – a project that began
as a modest side endeavor – all the more remarkable in the face of such
fierce rivalry. To see their humble beginnings blossom into a mature,
widely beloved masterpiece, even clinching the prestigious "Best Game
Design" award, feels utterly surreal.
Looking ahead, the team reveals that during the game's early access
period, they maintained a cadence of releasing new content updates every
two weeks. However, following the 1.0 release, they plan to moderate
the pace slightly, though assuring that Against the Storm will
not be abandoned. On the contrary, Eremite Games is actively considering
supplementing the continuous free updates with their first paid DLC
offering. Tantalizingly, they hint, "This could potentially include
brandnew playable species, so players should stay tuned!"
160,000 wishlists later, the roguelite city builder’s original prototype hands in its badge and rides off into the sunset
April 5, 2024 – Hooded Horse and Feryaz Beer today bid farewell to a true hero – the original prototype for roguelite city-building game Super Fantasy Kingdom.
It is being retired as the developer shifts focus towards main game
development, including a new and improved demo that will debut later
this year.
Thrown together as a proof of concept in less than a
month, the original demo debuted alongside Super Fantasy Kingdom itself
during TactiCon 2023, earning over 85,000 wishlists in the first three months alone.
Throughout 2023, the prototype was updated over 100 times with new
experimental mechanics such as a faith skill tree, new characters,
reworked performance, and more. Super Fantasy Kingdom has earned over
160,000 wishlists to date, all thanks to the prototype that could.
The game is now officially in pre-alpha, with regular playtests and
updates that take it in exciting new directions – slowly, the original
demo is becoming less representative of the final vision. Players can
stay up to date on the game’s development via the official Discord and Twitter accounts.
Super Fantasy Kingdom will be coming to early access on PC via Steam Early Access in 2024.
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About Hooded Horse™
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games with
people and partners worldwide. Starting in 2019 with a single title,
Hooded Horse’s portfolio has grown to 29 games and counting. Our goal is
to empower and support developers in doing what they love so that they
can create world-class experiences for their audiences. From the distant
past of Manor Lords and the haunted woods of Against the Storm, to the
depths of space in Terra Invicta and Falling Frontier.
About Feryaz Beer
Feryaz Beer is a solo developer from Hanover, Germany. His debut
title is roguelite city builder Super Fantasy Kingdom, which is coming
to Steam Early Access. He credits his dog, Mio, as co-developer – with
Mio also starring in the game.