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Press release:
Sheffield, UK, June 9th, 2026 – Claymatic Games, the developer behind acclaimed shmup Platypus Reclayed, are thrilled to announce their next game as the clay-animated arena brawling online party game Knuckle Creek. Smack your way through a series of stages solo, or compete with your friends to become conqueror of the countryside with up to 8 friends in couch play or online battles!

Knuckle Creek 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 achieving star ratings across each of its 48+ stages. Take on Random and Endless Challenges for more friendly leaderboard competition and unlockable cosmetics. Mix and match hats, jackets, shoes and hair to create anyone from a badass bumpkin to a gutterpunk bruiser to a funky disco dude, all portrayed in glorious clay-animated detail!

Gotten the hang of rumbling in the rustic mountains? Now take on your friends in PvP or team skirmishes across local and private online matches. Practice against bots or take them on as a team! Whether you’re facing a human or machine opponent, frenetic fisticuffs await in this propulsive roughneck rampage!

“At Claymatic Games we believe two things: one is that clay-animation is utterly charming. And the other that games should be fun right out of the gate,” said Anthony Flack, Lead Games Designer at Claymatic Games.

“Knuckle Creek is a simple game to pick up, but difficult to master. Anyone can instantly hop into a solo stage and immediately have a good time, while competitive players can opt for a more cutthroat approach against their mates. Ultimately Knuckle Creek was intended as an ‘afterparty’ game for folks to wind down with, whether they’re alone or with friends.”

Key Features

48+ handcrafted stages across solo challenges and PvP arenas
Up to 8-player local and online party mode, including bot support
Hundreds of cosmetics included — hats, jackets, shoes, hair, all in glorious clay
Friends Leaderboards and star-ratings for every stage
Made with stop-motion techniques 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.