Alien Hostage news & patch notes

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45120390/fb0dae870c519fb71e724880880d8251c5257423.jpg Greetings, dear players! We are thrilled to announce that playtest sign-ups for Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord are now officially open! You can register right now by clicking the button on the store page. By taking part in the playtest, you’ll be able to earn exclusive rewards that will be available in the full game. The playtest is planned to begin in early 2026 - details about the rewards can be found below. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45120390/65befac938593e3f4c661b81b2ccae6aee6c79c8.png

ABOUT THE PLAYTEST

Before we dive into the full details, we invite you to watch the trailer released specifically for the start of playtest sign-ups. We’re also delighted to announce that we’ve been selected for The Winter OTK Games Expo - a major event for indie developers. The expo kicks off on November 22.

WHAT AWAITS PLAYTESTERS

You’ll be able to experience: - The first chapter of the Undead campaign, led by the Chaos Lord — introducing the story and core gameplay mechanics. - The “Skirmish” mode (previously unavailable in the demo version). - 3 playable factions (Humans, Undead, Inquisition) out of 9 planned in total (1 in the campaign + 2 in Skirmish mode). - Full animations for all units, dialogue portraits, and castles. - The ability to share your feedback via a Google Form. - Two Steam achievements. - Exclusive rewards for playtest participants.

🏆 EXCLUSIVE REWARDS

By participating in the playtest and completing specific objectives, each player will be able to unlock unique equipment for their units. These rewards will be granted in the full game once all conditions are met. Let’s take a closer look: First reward - an enhanced axe for your Zombie unit. It significantly boosts its starting damage. By default, you cannot purchase it in the shop at the beginning of the game. However, don’t worry - it becomes available later in the campaign once you’ve collected the required resources. This reward simply grants early access to equipping the Zombie unit with the axe. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45120390/56e1c10fa41bd19085f5399ecf9c9554306cb43f.png Second reward - an improved healing potion. It restores significantly more health and is a unique consumable item. This potion is available only to playtest participants and is single-use. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45120390/63606b9203e86d7f3fab9cabbbb1829a6f14f249.png These rewards will be especially valuable for players who enjoy higher difficulty levels. Conditions for earning the rewards: - Add the game to your Wishlist. - Follow the publisher on Steam: Valkyrie Initiative - Earn the Steam achievement "Strategist" during the playtest. To unlock the "Strategist" achievement, you must complete the campaign content available in the playtest without losing a single unit - on any difficulty.

The playtest is scheduled for Q1 2026.

When the playtest begins, you will receive a notification. In the meantime, you can already complete the first step - add the game to your Wishlist to ensure you don’t miss the launch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2779310/Stones_Keeper_II_Chaos_Lord/

https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44355443/59eefb9e477a69b81d4dc62bc71e1882538e3442.jpg Hello, dear players! We’re excited to announce that Decadent Heir is now open for playtest registration! You can sign up right now by clicking the “Request Access” button on the game’s Steam page. Why this matters — you’ll find out below. Playtests are planned to begin in the first quarter of 2026, or even earlier if there’s high player demand. If this is your first time hearing about the game, let us introduce it briefly. Decadent Heir is a narrative RPG set in the decadent twilight of the Russian Empire — a world where politics, betrayal, and luxury intertwine in a deadly dance of ambition.

What Makes Decadent Heir Unique?

You literally begin the game at your character’s birth and shape their personality through choices you make along the way — developing skills and traits that influence every aspect of the story. Every decision matters — even small ones, like spending time with your dog or choosing to read a book instead of socializing. These seemingly minor moments can impact not only the protagonist but the entire world around them — even the fate of a nation. You’ll be able to revisit and reshape the defining events of an era. The game embraces the idea of “What if?” — a question that will haunt you throughout your journey, sparking curiosity to see how different choices unfold. Decadent Heir rewards replayability with a roguelike structure — when your character dies, every new run expands your abilities and opens new ways to change the course of history.

Does the Game Use AI?

Yes — Decadent Heir uses AI to generate illustrations for its text-based scenes. This serves purely as a visual aid — the soul of the game lies in its mechanics and hand-crafted storytelling. Every narrative branch is written by hand, without any random generation — it’s a deeply personal work by someone who truly loves history.

ABOUT THE PLAYTESTS

Before we go further, take a moment to watch our new trailer celebrating this event: The playtest, like the demo version, includes the first chapter out of five planned. What’s new in the playtest: - The first chapter has been reworked in both mechanics and story. - Numerous fixes and improvements. - Full Russian voice acting added (it completely changes the experience!). - Feedback form available via Google. - Steam achievements added. - Exclusive reward for playtest participants.

🏆EXCLUSIVE REWARD:

By taking part in the playtest and meeting specific conditions, every participant can earn a unique reward — an exclusive talent. How to qualify: - Add the game to your wishlist. - Follow our publisher page on Steam. - During the playtest, earn the Steam achievement “Hat Trick”. At the start of the game, you can choose from four basic talents. https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44355443/726caab87279ca0e706dbda5797338dc2d9f3b60.png As a playtester, you’ll gain access to an additional exclusive talent upon the game’s full release — “Lucky Charm”. It increases your luck during risk-based choices, allowing your story to take completely unexpected turns. The risk system in Decadent Heir is designed so that every bold decision can lead to unpredictable outcomes — from a tragic death to the discovery of entirely new story branches! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44355443/027a652fa0a060f5f8fa124a91bbf1eee387ab92.png Knowing this — and with this talent in your hands — will you take more risks? Will you feel the thrill of taking risks, or the comfort of knowing luck is with you? Whatever you choose, remember: this game isn’t about numbers or stats. Even a “successful” risky choice can have unexpected consequences — for the protagonist or those around them. So follow your heart when making decisions. And now, we invite you to make one simple choice — add the game to your Steam wishlist. Thank you! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3261140/Dekadant/

Questions?

If you have any questions, join our official Discord community.

https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44355443/54fa40dfde050543431572ae96baa72101eeb768.jpg Hey everyone! Today is a very special day for me.

Dreamout is out now!

Yes, this isn’t my first game, but it’s a very special one for me. I’ve poured my heart into this project. Dreamout was created from a simple idea - “about a drunken alpaca wandering the world.” If you enjoy absurd humor and adventures where nothing goes according to plan - give Dreamout a try. To celebrate the release, there’s a 15% discount during the first week! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1820100/DREAMOUT/

It’s time to set off on an adventure with the most unpredictable alpaca!

Ask the Developer

Join our Discord community and ask your questions.

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The fourth major expansion for Heads Will Roll: Reforged has been released!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3857000/Heads_Will_Roll_Reforged__Sins_of_the_Floating_City/

What awaits you in the DLC:

- No step too far, no measure too desperate: Become the right hand man of the Venetian Doge and plunge headlong into the maelstrom of European politics to help Venice survive the onslaught of an alliance of its many rivals. Enlist the help of allies and defeat your enemies on the battlefield or, through cunning intrigues and sophisticated machinations, set them against each other in order to reap the fruits of their discord. Deception, betrayal, bribery and political assassinations - achieve your goal by any means available and dare to take the most desperate steps for the sake of the greatness of Venice. - A descent into darkness: Enter the service of an influential Italian noble house, surrounded by enviers and grudge-bearers, and take on the role of a bodyguard who will protect its members from the dangers that lurk everywhere and the traps set by their enemies. Descend into darkness as you make your way through the Venice's underworld that will confront you with powerful secret societies, mysticism, blood feuds and the many vices and sins of human nature. - More than a dozen new characters: From members of various Italian noble houses and famous condottierros to the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire himself. - Europe-spanning adventure: Visit Italy, France, Holy Roman Empire and the Outremer all within one continuous campaign. - 2 new romantic interests: Each with their own unique story and character.

Special Offer.

To celebrate the release of the new expansion, all previous DLCs are now 50% off If you’ve been waiting for the best opportunity to grab the game, now is the time: the base game is 75% off. https://store.steampowered.com/app/687800/Heads_Will_Roll_Reforged/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2747080/Heads_Will_Roll_Reforged__Happily_Ever_After/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2850080/Heads_Will_Roll_Reforged__Not_a_Hero/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3172940/Heads_Will_Roll_Reforged__Threads_of_Destiny/

https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/35094948/db35c03d0fda7640f3f2aeb39b155175281e3729.jpg Greetings to all old-school shooter fans! Let us introduce HMUR — a fast-paced retro FPS that throws you into a twisted, alternative version of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. Combining the insane mechanics of 90s shooters, Soviet sci-fi aesthetics, and a pounding hardbass soundtrack, the game becomes a relentless dance of speed, precision, and madness. You are Sergey, an ordinary worker. Something went terribly wrong, and now your only chance to survive is to be faster than death.

Be sure to watch the trailer:

PLAYTEST SIGN-UPS ARE NOW OPEN!

Want to be among the first to push HMUR to its limits? Sign up for the playtests right now on the game’s Steam page. When the playtests begin, you’ll receive a notification. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45728763/c230685cb4e8eca1cb8c821061c7c2fb03d15bc4.jpg WHAT AWAITS PLAYTEST PARTICIPANTS:

• One life and endless restarts — in the spirit of Hotline Miami.
• Maximum mobility: dodge, jump, flank your enemies.
• Non-linear levels — choose your path and adapt your strategy on the fly.
• Huge arsenal — shotguns, assault rifles, heavy weapons. But ammo is worth its weight in gold.
• Original soundtrack — techno, hardbass, and breakcore merging with the firefight into a single rhythm.
• The atmosphere of a secret Soviet facility in the grip of disaster.

🏆 EXCLUSIVE REWARD:

Complete the playtest build — and earn an achievement. Upon release, it will turn into a golden pistol skin. This is not just a weapon, but a symbol that you survived where others gave up. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45728763/d722637b181d78f5ca45fba4570339a82a764422.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45728763/76bdbfb56a930ee05fad6db4fb7d286628267475.jpg

HMUR is created by a solo developer.

By participating in the playtests, each of you becomes part of the game’s development story. Join the Discord and become part of the community.

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Hey there, gamers! 🦙🍹

We’re thrilled to announce the latest addition to our lineup: DREAMOUT – a wacky, hilarious, and totally unexpected adventure starring an alpaca with a taste for a good drink and even better chaos! In DREAMOUT, you’ll step into the hooves of our quirky, cocktail-loving alpaca protagonist. From stumbling into wild escapades to solving bizarre problems, this game is packed with laugh-out-loud moments and crazy surprises. Whether it’s outrunning trouble, making questionable decisions, or just vibing with the world’s weirdest situations, DREAMOUT promises an unforgettable, booze-fueled journey.

WISHLIST NOW!

PLAY THE DEMO! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1820100/DREAMOUT/ So grab your drink (responsibly, of course 😉), gear up for the adventure of a lifetime, and let’s get this alpaca party started! Coming Soon! https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/35094948/4de6f68a50c86e4f41cb311647abe3d9f31dc382.gif

Thank you all for playing our game in our EA period and we are truly sorry that we seemed in-active for so long, So much has been happening that we slowed down development on Alien Hostage for some time. We have fixed the last few known bugs that have been emailed to has as well as completing the few space levels that we had planned. So with all that done the game is now completed!

Hey all. Sorry for the massive down time in our inventory item icons being broken. I have been sick for a little over a month now and have only just had the time to fix most of the issues that people have been reporting befor i got sick. All easter items can no longer be gained and they will be added as legacy items. Thank you all for your continued support and please forgive me for having such a large down time.

Hey all. Sorry for the massive down time in our inventory item icons being broken. I have been sick for a little over a month now and have only just had the time to fix most of the issues that people have been reporting befor i got sick. All easter items can no longer be gained and they will be added as legacy items. Thank you all for your continued support and please forgive me for having such a large down time.

Hey all. In this update we have added 2 new in game items. "Plant Of Life" and "Easter Egg" both of these items are limited edition and can only be gained with-in the next 3 weeks. Patch Notes: 1) Fixed some UI problems. 2) Added a close button to all popup panels. 3) Added difficulty options to the game 'Normal' and 'Hard'. Hard mode is how the game has always been how ever Normal mode removes all Props from the scene but 1. There should only ever be 1 prop per scene when playing in Normal Mode. In the next few updates i plan to be finishing off the level select menu ready for release. After the release of the level select i will continue making more levels for the game!

Hey all. In this update we have added 2 new in game items. "Plant Of Life" and "Easter Egg" both of these items are limited edition and can only be gained with-in the next 3 weeks. Patch Notes: 1) Fixed some UI problems. 2) Added a close button to all popup panels. 3) Added difficulty options to the game 'Normal' and 'Hard'. Hard mode is how the game has always been how ever Normal mode removes all Props from the scene but 1. There should only ever be 1 prop per scene when playing in Normal Mode. In the next few updates i plan to be finishing off the level select menu ready for release. After the release of the level select i will continue making more levels for the game!

Hows it going everyone? As some of you may have noticed the images/icons for Alien Hostage inventory items are missing. Unfortunately around 2 weeks ago our dedicated server that was host to those images gave up on us we have been working to get it all set up and working again and we estimate another 3 days - 1 week before its all running. When we do fix our server we will also be adding more items into the game.

Hows it going everyone? As some of you may have noticed the images/icons for Alien Hostage inventory items are missing. Unfortunately around 2 weeks ago our dedicated server that was host to those images gave up on us we have been working to get it all set up and working again and we estimate another 3 days - 1 week before its all running. When we do fix our server we will also be adding more items into the game.

This update adds the new UFO Editor to the game. This gives you the option to re-colour the ufo as well as changing how much health or energy you start with. You can think of the UFO Editor as your difficulty setting. You can either make the game harder by giving your self less health or making it easy by giving your self more. There is now a new option in the Inventory panel that is called 'Use local skins' Selecting this will allow you to select the skin that you have created and saved. Skins are saved in the 'UFOSkins' folder of the main game directory and the format of saving is .json. Using local ufo skins will disable any Steam inventory items you had equiped. Thanks ShadowDragon

This update adds the new UFO Editor to the game. This gives you the option to re-colour the ufo as well as changing how much health or energy you start with. You can think of the UFO Editor as your difficulty setting. You can either make the game harder by giving your self less health or making it easy by giving your self more. There is now a new option in the Inventory panel that is called 'Use local skins' Selecting this will allow you to select the skin that you have created and saved. Skins are saved in the 'UFOSkins' folder of the main game directory and the format of saving is .json. Using local ufo skins will disable any Steam inventory items you had equiped. Thanks ShadowDragon

Hey all. As some of you may have found out there was a small issue with the games workshop uploader that would not submit your items as micro transaction items. This should now be fixed and the guide on how to submit workshop items will also be updated. Thanks.

Hey all. As some of you may have found out there was a small issue with the games workshop uploader that would not submit your items as micro transaction items. This should now be fixed and the guide on how to submit workshop items will also be updated. Thanks.

In this update i have completed the workshop submission options. You will now be able to submit your own workshop content that can be voted on by the community. At the end of each month the top 5 items will be added into the game. There will be a guide on how to currectly submit your workshop very soon. The limited edition "Christmas Hat" can no longer be obtained in game. I have enabled a very early access version of a game mode that i have also been working on. The game mode is called Stress Relief where the objective is to deal as much damage to your UFO as possible with out making it explode. Patch Notes: - Added workshop upload area. - Added new gamemode. - "Christmas Hat" can no longer be won. I know this may seem like a small update but i still need to do some final work on my new forest levels as well as fixing some minor bugs in a few of the older levels. Thanks ShadowDragon

In this update i have completed the workshop submission options. You will now be able to submit your own workshop content that can be voted on by the community. At the end of each month the top 5 items will be added into the game. There will be a guide on how to currectly submit your workshop very soon. The limited edition "Christmas Hat" can no longer be obtained in game. I have enabled a very early access version of a game mode that i have also been working on. The game mode is called Stress Relief where the objective is to deal as much damage to your UFO as possible with out making it explode. Patch Notes: - Added workshop upload area. - Added new gamemode. - "Christmas Hat" can no longer be won. I know this may seem like a small update but i still need to do some final work on my new forest levels as well as fixing some minor bugs in a few of the older levels. Thanks ShadowDragon

In this update i have implemented a new Steam Inventory system to the game. To start with we have 6 items. Steam items will be given out every 15 minutes after you have completed a stage. Items added to Alien Hostage are not just for looks they will be replacing the in-game upgrade store. Once you have equip the item you want in game your stats will be changed depending on what that item does. I have also added 2 new settings so you are now able to adjust how slow the slow motion is and you can now disable the games dialog. Prop axis are now fixed and they should no longer roll away. I am also in the process of setting up the Workshop so we can start having user created content in the game!

Current In Game Items

Power Cell(Adds +50 energy) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200PowerCell.png Health Cell(Adds +50 health) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200HealthCell.png Armor Plate A1(Adds +7 armor) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200ArmorPlate.png Armor Plate A2(Adds +12 armor) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200ArmorPlateThick.png UFO (Adds +100 energy and health) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200UFOReworked.png Airoslicer(Makes your turn speed faster) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/airoslicer200x200.png Thanks ShadowDragon

In this update i have implemented a new Steam Inventory system to the game. To start with we have 6 items. Steam items will be given out every 15 minutes after you have completed a stage. Items added to Alien Hostage are not just for looks they will be replacing the in-game upgrade store. Once you have equip the item you want in game your stats will be changed depending on what that item does. I have also added 2 new settings so you are now able to adjust how slow the slow motion is and you can now disable the games dialog. Prop axis are now fixed and they should no longer roll away. I am also in the process of setting up the Workshop so we can start having user created content in the game!

Current In Game Items

Power Cell(Adds +50 energy) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200PowerCell.png Health Cell(Adds +50 health) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200HealthCell.png Armor Plate A1(Adds +7 armor) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200ArmorPlate.png Armor Plate A2(Adds +12 armor) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200ArmorPlateThick.png UFO (Adds +100 energy and health) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/200x200UFOReworked.png Airoslicer(Makes your turn speed faster) http://fourwingedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/airoslicer200x200.png Thanks ShadowDragon

Update 1.1 - The start of the Forest levels

In this update there are 5 levels now available for the Forest area after you have completed all Garden stages. I have also added 1 new achievement called 'UFO Master' this will be given to you after you have completed the 25th level. Image(Full list of images on the store page): http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27028261/23ab9ccc2196ef6285788e7e2b00f9f34c63b5db.png Thanks.

Update 1.1 - The start of the Forest levels

In this update there are 5 levels now available for the Forest area after you have completed all Garden stages. I have also added 1 new achievement called 'UFO Master' this will be given to you after you have completed the 25th level. Image(Full list of images on the store page): http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27028261/23ab9ccc2196ef6285788e7e2b00f9f34c63b5db.png Thanks.