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Press release:
SAN FRANCISCO, USA – August 17th, 2023.
Humble Games is set to captivate the gaming world’s attention as it proudly presents a thrilling array of its upcoming titles at gamescom 2023 in Cologne, Germany.

With an impressive lineup spanning various genres, gamers are invited to personally experience and explore the following titles through hands-on gameplay: Billie Bust Up, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, #BLUD, While the Iron’s Hot, Mineko’s Night Market and Unpacking.

Demos will be available to all attendees in the consumer area at 10.1 B-038.

“We’re really proud of the line-up of the great games we’ve assembled, and we’re very excited to give gamescom attendees a chance to go hands-on with several of our upcoming games,” said Mark Nash, VP of Global Publishing at Humble Games.

“We’re committed to bringing players high-quality, original experiences, and we do that by joining forces with some of the world’s most talented independent developers to bring their creative visions to life—and we look forward to hearing first hand feedback about our games from attendees at the show.”

For more information on each title, here’s a roundup of each of the titles Humble Games will have at their booth:

BILLIE BUST UP

Embark on a magical, musical odyssey in Billie Bust Up, a 3D platformer inspired by your favorite timeless, tuneful, and imaginative animated films.

Play the lead role as an adventurous and headstrong young goat named Billie on a quest to follow in her long-lost father’s hoofsteps and reclaim a powerful magic. Alongside your mystic axolotl mentor Aristotle and playable pet fox Oscar, you’ll explore strange realms, take on showstopping villains with their own unforgettable songs, master incredible magical powers, and discover a darkly fantastic world where skillful gameplay and memorable music are harmoniously intertwined.

Platform: PC
Wishlist Billie Bust Up on Steam.

BŌ: PATH OF THE LOTUS

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is an absolutely gorgeous, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer based in a world of Japanese folklore. Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-crafted world as the celestial blossom Bo as you master your shapeshifting abilities, brew arcane teas to unlock mystical powers, and explore a mysterious and colorful world filled with adorable and strange characters straight from myth and legend.

Platform: PC
Watch the trailer here.
Wishlist Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus on Steam.

#BLUD

Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.

Slaying the undead is just another day at high school for Becky Brewster, new kid in town and latest in an ancient bloodline of spellcasting vampire hunters. Master the slaying game with the help of an eclectic cast of hilarious characters, and teach the vampires a thing or two about messing with Carpentersville High!

Platform: PC
Watch the trailer here.
Wishlist #BLUD on Steam.

WHILE THE IRON’S HOT

Reforge a blacksmith’s village on an isle of the land’s finest artisans! Step into the boots of a journeyman blacksmith on a quest to become a master in While the Iron’s Hot, a crafty adventure assembled with mystery, wit, and charm. Forge, smelt, and combine works of metal to grow your smithing skills and discover exquisite new items to create. Explore an island filled with resources, treasures, puzzles, and fellow artisans with their own motives and designs. Rebuild the ruins of Ellian’s long-abandoned blacksmiths’ village to restore its former glory and grow your own crafting capabilities—and ultimately become a true master smith.

Platform: PC
Check out the While the Iron’s Hot trailer here.
Wishlist While the Iron’s Hot on Steam.

MINEKO’S NIGHT MARKET

Mineko’s Night Market is a narrative-driven, social simulation adventure game that celebrates Japanese culture and invites players to craft whimsical items, eat delicious snacks, and ultimately enjoy all the cats.

Play as Mineko, a curious girl who has just arrived at her new home on a struggling Japanese-inspired island at the base of Mount Fugu. The superstitious locals on the island worship the Sun Cat, Nikko. What was always thought to be a long-told myth has the town puzzled, as sightings of Nikko have begun to surface among the residents of the island in recent days.

Discover the secrets behind the town and restore the struggling village to its former glory. All the while, manage your daily activities, complete various jobs, venture on whimsical quests, and craft peculiar items in preparation for the weekly Night Market!

Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One, PS4, PS5
Watch the trailer here.
Wishlist Mineko’s Night Market on Steam.

UNPACKING

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Platform: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and coming to iOS and Android August 24th.
Watch the Unpacking launch trailer here.
Buy Unpacking here

About Humble Games
Since Humble’s first bundle in 2010, raising money for charity has been a core focus—and since then, the company has raised more than $240 million for charity. In 2018 Humble officially launched its indie publishing business, Humble Games, and to date has published over 40 indie titles, six of which have sold over 1 million units. Humble Games has also been in the top 10 Metacritic Publisher Rankings (it was ranked #3 in 2021 and #9 this past year) and is continuing on its trajectory as a leading indie publisher.

Humble Games’ social impact initiatives kicked off in 2020 with the launch of the Black Game Developer Fund, which has just entered its fourth year, and this year Humble Games has doubled down on its intent to evolve its charity initiatives by releasing two 100% for charity DLC packs for two new games: Protodroid DeLTA and Coral Island – just the start of things to come. As Humble Games has grown, it has also been investing in bigger indie game experiences with the acquisition of such IPs as Wizard of Legend and Monaco, and announcements of bigger budget games like the recent publishing announcement of live services game from Bossa Studios, Lost Skies.

Humble Games prides itself on being a “Developer First” publisher that sees itself as a true partner to its developers. Its strategic multi-platform development offers devs exclusive full rights to PC, console, and mobile platforms, and this approach allows for simultaneous PC and console releases. Humble’s global partnerships and commitment to remote work have allowed its publishing division to expand across Europe, with Western Europe in particular being an important market for Humble Games.