- Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Joins the London Games Festival Event & Sale! - 2 April 2025
We’re excited to announce that Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is part of the London Games Festival event on Steam! London is one of the most diverse, vibrant, and creative cities on the planet—and its games industry is no different. Games London’s mission is to make London the games capital of the world, supporting local businesses, connecting developers with investors, and hosting the UK’s biggest games event. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the London Games Festival, Fireshine Games is thrilled to highlight some of the incredible titles developed and published in London. As part of the event, you can grab Gestalt: Steam & Cinder for 50% off for a limited time! 🔗 Check out the sale page here https://store.steampowered.com/app/1231990/Gestalt_Steam__Cinder/ Don’t miss your chance to explore this must-play title and discover even more incredible games throughout the festival.
- Nominate Gestalt for the Steam Awards! - 28 November 2024
Hey, adventurers! This year, we’re thrilled to be part of the Steam Awards, and we’d love your support to help Gestalt: Steam & Cinder shine. Vote for us in these categories: 🎨 Outstanding Visual Style From the glowing forges of Fornax to the eerie depths of the Scrap Sea, Gestalt’s handcrafted steampunk world combines 16 and 32-bit inspiration with breathtaking modern artistry. If the Steam City of Canaan left you in awe, this is our category! 🏆 Labour of Love Every update, refinement, and new piece of content we’ve released reflects the passion we’ve poured into this game. If you’ve felt the care and dedication behind Gestalt, show your support here. 🎵 Best Soundtrack The music of Gestalt sets the stage for every battle and mystery, from haunting melodies to pulse-pounding themes. If our soundtrack struck a chord with you, help us get the recognition it deserves! Nominate Now Thank…
- Of Rust and Ruin: Introducing the Voidwrought x Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Bundle - 24 October 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re collaborating with Voidwrought to bring you all a brand new bundle! Explore the ruins of ancient civilizations brought down under mysterious circumstances, navigate complex platforming with expert precision, and take on horrifying bio-mechanical beasts in the Steam & Ichor Bundle. The Steam & Ichor Bundle includes: Voidwrought, a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. You take on the role of the Simulacrum, a mysterious creature who has emerged from a cocoon with an unstoppable compulsion to collect Ichor, the blood of the gods. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014550/Voidwrought/ Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, a 2D action platformer inspired by 16…
- Updated Simplified Chinese & Bug Fixes - 3 October 2024
Hey everyone, We just wanted to jump on here and let you know that you have been heard – there were issues with the Simplified Chinese localisation that needed fixing. Thank you for flagging these errors and leaving feedback. We’ve since had the Simplified Chinese proof read, and it should now read smoothly and make more sense! The updated translations are part of the latest patch, and come alongside bug fixes and fixed Air Dash mechanic. We want everyone to be able to enjoy Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, and we hope this improved translation allows you to experience our game as it should be played. Any issues please do let us know. Thanks again for your support and apologies for the issues with the original localisation. Metamorphosis Games
- Gestalt v1.0.8 Patch Notes - 22 August 2024
A patch for Gestalt: Steam and Cinder has been released and includes the following changes and fixes. Features Added a fast forward feature for all cutscenes and dialogues in the game. Replaced pixel font for a system font for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese to improve readability. Bug Fixes Fixed various Simplified Chinese translation issues. Fixed an issue so health and healing flasks now correctly resets when respawning or loading at a tether. Fixed an issue where dropped items could get stuck in the ceiling. Note: You can report any issues or feedback after this patch using our support desk found here or in our community Discord server. Please include as much detail as you can about the issue to help us better resolve your problems. Thank you for playing our game! The Gestalt Development Team
- Gestalt Soundtrack is now available! - 31 July 2024
We are excited to announce that the official Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Soundtrack is now available for purchase on Steam! We've created a bundle with a 10% discount that includes both Gestalt: Steam & Cinder and the Soundtrack that can be purchased using the link below. Now go lose yourself in the breathtaking music found all across the world of Canaan! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43737/Gestalt_Steam__Cinder__Soundtrack_Bundle/ Don't forget to check out more work from the composer Pawel Perepelica! Youtube Bandcamp Soundcloud X/Twitter
- Gestalt v1.0.7 | Patch Notes - 29 July 2024
A patch for Gestalt: Steam and Cinder has been released and includes the following changes and fixes. Bug Fixes Added achievement trigger for Cassandra if the timer expires instead of defeating her. Added a check all achievement unlock on game start to fix player's files who didn't have the "Completed all achievements" trigger. Fixed various typos and dialogue issues. Silver chests will now show the same pop-up prompt as other chests. This fixes the issue with silver chests sometimes not showing pop-up notifications. Note: You can report any issues or feedback after this patch using our support desk found here or in our community Discord server. Please include as much detail as you can about the issue to help us better resolve your problems. Thank you for playing our game! The Gestalt Development Team
- Gestalt v1.0.6 | Patch Notes - 25 July 2024
A patch for Gestalt: Steam and Cinder has been released and includes the following changes and fixes. Features Added a Comitium Gatling Gunner in Sylva to allow players who missed killing him for the achievement Bug Fixes Implemented a fix to prevent crashing on entering rooms with cutscenes. Implemented a fix for crashes when using a DualShock 4 controller, in particular when using Bluetooth Fixed an issue with Raider Brute's Left Gate being closed when dying to Raider Brute at the same time he is defeated, preventing the player from obtaining the chest upgrade and progressing the game. Note: You can report any issues or feedback after this patch using our support desk found here or in our community Discord server. Please include as much detail as you can about the issue to help us better resolve the issues you are having. Thank you for playing our game! The Gestalt Development Team
- Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is verified on Steam Deck! - 25 July 2024
We developed Gestalt: Steam & Cinder with the Steam Deck in mind, and we're happy to report that it is has finally been confirmed by Valve that it runs perfectly on the Deck. Now go explore the world of Canaan from anywhere in glorious handheld mode! Metamorphosis Games
- Gestalt v1.0.5 | Patch Notes - 23 July 2024
A patch for Gestalt: Steam and Cinder has been released and includes the following change. Bug Fixes Fixed issue with Red Tesla Coils not disappearing from the map due to the previous patch fix. Note: You can report any issues or feedback after this patch using our support desk found here or in our community Discord server. Please include as much detail as you can about the issue to help us better resolve the issues you are having. Thank you for playing our game! The Gestalt Development Team
- Gestalt v1.0.4.1 | Patch Notes - 22 July 2024
A patch for Gestalt: Steam and Cinder has been released and includes the following changes and fixes. Features Added option to Disable Screen Shake in video settings. Healing Flask now replenishes when first entering and when respawning after dying in either of the two monorail rooms. Bug Fixes Saves will now correctly show in the selection menu after crashing. This fixes the "Save Corruption" issue that players had where their saves would no longer show on the selection menu making it seem like their files were deleted. Added prevention check to not record a enemy's death if the player should've died in the same frame that the player would've killed the enemy. Fixed Blue Flame Jet's collision size as there was a gap at the top. Fixed incorrect speaker during the chrome knight intro dialogue. Fixed issue allowing the player to go back into the monorail sequence that soft-locks the playe…
- Gestalt v1.0.3 | Patch Notes - 22 July 2024
A patch for Gestalt: Steam and Cinder has been released and includes the following changes and fixes. Bug Fixes Added collision at the top of Sylva Room 13 to prevent players from getting out of bounds, also added no respawn zones on spikes in Sylva Room 13 Added collision to prevent the player from getting stuck in a Red Tesla Coil hole in the black market near Jocasta's lab Added No Respawn Zone triggers on spikes inside Scrap Sea room 6 to prevent a death respawn loop Added No Respawn Zone triggers on spikes inside Sylva Room 19 to prevent a death respawn loop Added No Respawn Zone triggers on spikes inside Sylva Room 2 to prevent a death respawn loop Added spikes to prevent the player from climbing inside the Tesla coil hole in scrap sea room 3 Fixed camera loss issue in Sylva room 2 Fixed the issue that caused Jocasta's portrait to show the wrong version early on Fixed issue with t…
- Gestalt v1.0.2 | Patch Notes - 19 July 2024
A patch for Gestalt: Steam and Cinder has been released and includes the following changes and fixes. Bug Fixes Adjusted the timing of when the Hammer gate when exiting fornax to prevent a soft locking issue. Fixed collect 100k scrap achievement not triggering when obtaining scrap from selling items in the shops. Fixed a soft locking bug that could occur if the player saves at the tether before the fornax fall sequence and back tracks to remove a valve and then dying and respawning back at the tether on the other side of the flame gates. Permanently locking the player in Fornax. Fixed a typo in the word "Amanita" when first meeting bram in irkalla. Fixed incorrect speaker during faust's dialogues in front of the conduit. Fixed issue that some times caused the Monorail Main Questline to not be updated to completed. Visiting the Sylva Crashsite room will resolve the lingering Monorail Que…
- Gestalt v1.0.1 | Patch Notes - 17 July 2024
A patch for Gestalt: Steam and Cinder has been released and includes the following changes and fixes. Fixed a soft locking issue caused by talking to Eniac before talking to Marlowe in Charon's Hut when returning with Charon's Ring. Simply talking to Marlowe a second time will resolve the issue for players who've encountered this issue in their play through. Fixed the Bounty Board Durandals' names not being properly localised. Fixed the ordering of doors on the map for internal rooms This patch is mainly a hot-fix patch to address a soft locking issue players have been experiencing. A few bonus fixes were also thrown into the mix. We are working on a larger patch to come in the following week to address more minor issues players have experienced. Note: You can report any issues or feedback after this patch here or in our community Discord server. Please include as much detail as you can…
- Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is OUT NOW! - 16 July 2024
Hey everyone, The day is finally here – Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is officially live on Steam! We’re so excited for you to play our game, it’s been years in the making and we couldn’t be happier to have Aletheia charging her way across your screens. Save 10% for launch week! Grab a bargain for launch week - save 10% on Gestalt: Steam & Cinder for the next 7 days. We hope you enjoy your time in Canaan, and thank you so much for all your support.
- Community Update: Pre-launch FAQ - 4 July 2024
It’s almost time to join Aletheia on uncovering the long-buried secrets at the heart of Canaan… Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is releasing July 16th! In advance of launch day, we wanted to cover a few of your questions we’ve seen popping up. What will be the price of Gestalt: Steam & Cinder? For launch week, we’ll have a 10% discount. Normally, the price will be £15.99/$19.99. What’s the expected length of the game? 10 – 12 hours if you’re looking to complete everything! How many Steam achievements are there? 36 in total. Will Gestalt be Steam Deck Compatible? Yes! Which languages will the game be playable in? Gestalt: Steam & Cinder will be localized in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. We’re always open to hearing where there’s additional interest in localization and considering it with the team, but…
- Community Update: Release date change - 10 May 2024
Hi everyone, Firstly, thank you so much for your ongoing support, especially those of you who have been here over the years. We really appreciate you bearing with us while we work on our game. That being said, we have an update about our release date. We're so close to the launch of Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, but we’re going to have to ask for a little more time. This has been a difficult decision to make, but what we thought would be our last round of testing has raised some unforeseen issues which we need a few extra weeks to iron out before launch. As a result, we’re moving the release date back to 16th July to deliver the very best version of the game that we can. Apologies that this isn't the news you would have wanted to hear, and we know this will be frustrating to some of you, but we want everyone to experience the game in the best possible way. We are so thankful for your continu…
- Gorgeous new steampunk action RPG finally sets Steam release date - 11 April 2024
In the run-up to Hollow Knight Silksong and following some fantastic recent 2D action platformer games including the likes of Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, Blasphemous 2, and Ultros, new Steam RPG Gestalt: Steam and Cinder is one that's very much caught my eye. First debuted almost three years ago, the gorgeous new pixel art adventure is finally almost here, and you can even try it out now with a free demo. Read the rest of the story...
- Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is coming May 21st! - 10 April 2024
Hey everyone, We are stoked to finally announce that Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is releasing May 21st! Did you catch us on the The Triple-i Initiative showcase? Check out our latest trailer below: A huge thanks for all your support over the years. We can't wait for you to explore the Steam City of Canaan. You can play the demo now! Alongside our new release date trailer, we've also set our demo live so you can defeat the first boss, MEGA M.E.S.S. Get ready to step into the shoes of Aletheia and tread the path of the Soldner, an elite mercenary of Irkalla who lives one job at a time. Take up the sword and gun, combining a slew of melee combos and deadly gunplay in staggering feats of skill that will leave your enemies reeling... We hope you enjoy the demo. The countdown to launch begins! Talk soon, The Gestalt Development Team
- The Fireshine Games Publisher Sale is now live! - 25 September 2023
Hey everyone! We are in the Fireshine Games Publisher sale alongside a host of other awesome indie games! If you love indie games, check out Fireshine’s Steam page for loads of great discounts across their portfolio of titles. From strategy games to co-op adventures, there’s a whole bunch to choose from. There are also a host of great upcoming indie titles that you can show your support for by wishlisting them now! The publisher sale kicked off at 6pm BST today and can be found here
