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Press release:
Sheffield, UK, October 29th, 2026 – Claymatic Games, the developer behind acclaimed stop-motion animated shmup Platypus Reclayed, have just launched their arena brawling party game Knuckle Creek on Steam for the humble price of $5.99.

Using a combination of clay animation, scanned clay models and 3d modelling, Claymatic brings their distinctive clay look to an arcade game that lets you smack your way through a series of solo stages, or join up with up to 8 friends in couch play or online battles as you compete to become conqueror of the countryside!

Knuckle Creek’s solo campaign takes players through dozens of varied stages as you brawl your way to victory. Play as Hot Dog Man fending off peckish crows, assume the role of the local vampire facing off against pitchfork-wielding townsfolk, or defend your title as champion boxer Apollo Crude as he faces the Karate Club. Ascend the leaderboards as you compete with friends for the fastest time across Knuckle Creek’s bevy of bite-sized challenges.

Unlock hundreds of colourful cosmetic costumes by completing stages and achieving star times. Take on Random and Endless Challenges for more friendly leaderboard competition and unlockable cosmetics. Mix and match hats, jackets, shoes, hair and more to create anyone from a badass bumpkin to a gutterpunk bruiser to a funky disco dude, plus robots, pirates, monsters and more, all portrayed in glorious clay detail!

Gotten the hang of rumbling in the solo missions? Now take on your friends in PvP or team skirmishes across local and private online matches. Up to 8 players can join on one machine. Practice against bots or take them on as a team! Extensive customisation of match settings are available, or you can jump straight in. Taunt your opponents with insults, then hit them with a fish, a can of beans or a live chicken, or just a well-placed fist or foot. Eliminated players can even lay traps from the sidelines.

“Last year’s acclaimed clay-animated shmup Platypus Reclayed was our calling card for what we could do as a boutique studio merging game development with stop-motion animation. Utilizing a blend of 3D animation with scanned clay models and traditional stop-motion, Knuckle Creek looks unlike anything else out there,” said Anthony Flack, Lead Games Designer at Claymatic Games.

“We know even the best graphics in the world wouldn’t mean much if a game wasn’t fun to play. Knuckle Creek’s battle mechanics have been honed from hours of intensely competitive multiplayer sessions, offering a low barrier to entry but a high skill ceiling. We wanted something fun for the whole family, where players of all ages can have a good time regardless of their skill level going in.”

Key Features

48+ handcrafted solo stages, as well as endless and randomised solo challenges

Up to 8-player local and online multiplayer, including bot support

Hundreds of cosmetics included — hats, jackets, shoes, hair, all in glorious clay

Bluegrass and blues inspired soundtrack

Friends Leaderboards and star-ratings for every stage

Made with a mix of stop-motion techniques and 3d graphics by the Platypus Reclayed team

For more information on Knuckle Creek:

Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4652930/Knuckle_Creek/
Official site: https://claymatic.games/
X: https://x.com/ClaymaticGames
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claymatic.games
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claymaticgames
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claymaticgames/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaymaticGames/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@claymaticgames
Join the Knuckle Creek Discord: https://discord.com/invite/claymatic

About Claymatic Games:
We are a small indie studio with a love for stop-motion animation. We have a passion for straightforward, honest games with uncomplicated and effective mechanics that deliver fun gameplay and can be played over and over without ever feeling old. Our community means everything to us; we play, bounce ideas and chat very openly about everything we do and work on. We are firm believers in open development and transparency.