Independent developer AttritoM7 Productions launched its action-life simulation hybrid Blackwood: Act One on Steam for Windows, with subsequent console releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, according to coverage by Cpstesters. Set in 2012, the title casts players as a daytime DVD store operator who moonlights as a tactical operative, utilizing Max Payne-style bullet time mechanics and gun fu combat across an approximately six-hour opening act.
Blackwood: Act One Gameplay and Early Release Adjustments
The developer issued a day-one patch to address initial launch feedback regarding technical performance, aiming to introduce features such as an autosave function before the release of Act Two. Additional side missions are also in development to expand the title’s scope.
Rig Riot Mech Action and Development Goals
Solo developer Sage Boatman created the third-person roguelike mech shooter Rig Riot after finding inspiration in FromSoftware’s Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, as reported by Cpstesters. Available on Steam for Windows with Steam Deck compatibility, the game features thousands of customizable mechanical parts. Boatman released a playable demo on Steam and Itch.io at a standard price of $20, with a 10 percent launch discount active until September 28, and indicated plans to explore a co-op mode and console ports if sales support full-time development.
Psychological Horror Additions on Steam
Rounding out recent indie platform releases, the psychological horror title Lily’s World XD debuted on Steam for Windows, published by Kwalee and developed by SonderingEmily, according to Cpstesters. The game launched with a standard price of $12 alongside a 20 percent introductory discount extending through September 24.