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Press release:
Swansea, UK (09/10/2026) – Bring home one of the most critically acclaimed pixel art titles as Under the Island physical edition launches today on PlayStation 5 for £24.99/$29.99 and £29.99/$34.99 for Nintendo Switch. The game will be available in PEGI and ESRB regions and, as a first for Curveball Games, a USK release is on the horizon specially made as the developers are based in Germany.

Developed by Slime King Games, the Under the Island physical edition is proudly brought to you by the continued partnership of Top Hat Studios and Curveball Games.

With a Metacritic score of 82 and an OpenCritic of 87, many critics praise the game for its incredible art, the game was created by married duo, Johannes & Simone Grunewald. Simone being a former art director of Daedalic Entertainment. Under The Island boasts a stunning world to explore, now in physical form.

Uncover a Sinking Mystery!
Step into the role of Nia, a newcomer to Seashell Island – and join forces with local girl Avocado to investigate an ominous fate – the island’s destined to sink beneath the ocean! Explore colourful distinct regions, battle strange creatures, and uncover the ancient mysteries that could threaten your new home.

Classic Top-Down Adventure
Journey across a lush island, brought to life with vibrant pixel art and timeless top-down exploration. Delve into hidden corners, uncover secrets, and face dangerous foes across diverse, interconnected biomes.

Six Distinct Regions to Explore
From eerie sentient greenhouses, to frozen caverns, and chaotic sawmills, each biome holds its own dangers, upgrades, and treasures to uncover! Become the champion of the cook-off, reunite lost cats, and dodge the rage of the cereal pirates.

Strange Enemies & Unusual Tactics
Face off against vomiting eggplants, tunnelling wolves, and other bizarre creatures. Use artefacts, loot, and new abilities you discover to turn the tide of battle. Befriend animals and see if they can help you on your adventure – particularly if you give them treats!

A Cast of Memorable Characters
Meet the island’s quirky inhabitants, each with their own personality, story, and a role to play in your adventure. Forge friendships, lend a hand, and see how they can aid you in return.

Expand your collection today with Under the Island Physical Edition, Out Now on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in ESRB and PEGI rated territories.

About Curveball Games
Curveball Games operate as the Publishing division of the wider Curveball Leisure Group, providing digital and physical distribution for Indie and AA titles across the globe.

Formed in 2025, Curveball Games aims to uplift games that we love and leverage our extensive experience and established networks to help bring them to market.

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About Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Top Hat Studios is your favorite publisher of fine indie delicacies, primarily supporting anime & Asian/Japanese-culture inspired, retro-themed, and highly creative titles. As a company starting with grassroots origins, Top Hat Studios focuses on taking a collaborative and creatively focused approach with game developers, in order to nurture talent and grow the next big indie game.

Top Hat Studios’ diverse portfolio includes hits such as MOTORSLICE, Labyrinth of the Demon King, SILLY POLLY BEAST, Well Dweller, DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, METAMORPHOSIS, and many more.

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