- Indie Quest 2026! - 28 May 2026
We were so excited to receive an invite to participate in Indie Quest 2026 with Saveseeker! Our new trailer includes some new footage of Emmer’s adventures. Check it out tonight @ 5 PM PDT!: For those who have asked about a release date, as of now we are still on track for a launch in the second half of this year. While we cannot respond to direct messages or emails asking about the release, please watch for an official announcement! Thank you for supporting our title and stay tuned for more!
- End of Year Q&A! - 30 December 2025
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted your questions! We apologize that we can't get to all of them, but below are a selected bunch that will give you a closer look at what you can expect in the full game!:-What are some of the inspirations for Saveseeker?The two main starting pitches were "What if Mario turned evil, and Mario's kid had to team up with Bowser to save the world from him?" and "The Wizard of Oz if you were going to kick his ass rather than ask for a favor." A (now out-of-print) fantasy novel from the 1990s called Villains by Necessity by Eve Forward was a source of inspiration, too!-Which consoles will it be on?PC/Mac for now! We are exploring porting options and will provide an update when we have more information.-Are all of the game chapters the same length?Chapters 1 and 6 are shorter worlds by design, but generally, yes. You can expect to spend the same amount…
- BEST Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025 & Demo Update - 3 December 2025
We were just featured in our last showcase of the year, BEST Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025! We're so grateful to have had a spot in so many events this year, and hope you enjoyed tuning in!We have also updated the demo! It's nothing too major, but the overworld challenges of the full game have been added, as well as an updated map. Note that if you completed the original version, your data will still carry over to the full game!For this last month of the year, we are now opening up our support inbox for Q&A, as well! If you have any questions about the game or our development process, please send them to: [email protected]. We'll select questions and answer them in the final week of this month alongside our last development update! Thank you for following the progress of Saveseeker and we're so excited to bring you more!
- INDIE Live Expo 11.29.25 & Localization Update! - 29 November 2025
Saveseeker was one of the chosen titles featured in this month’s INDIE Live Expo Winter Showcase! This was the first international showcase that Saveseeker has been a part of, and it was a huge honor to participate. Likewise, today’s update is regarding our plans for localization. Reflecting our inclusion in this Japanese showcase, we are planning to ship the full game in English and Japanese. We are highly interested in translations for other languages, as well. While we can’t make any official announcements yet, we are currently exploring possibilities. We want to bring Saveseeker to story-driven RPG lovers around the world, and high quality translation that can hold the emotion and humor of the script is essential. We will only be working with proven partners to ensure the quality of the story across a language barrier.Stay tuned for the next and final event of the year Saveseeker wi…
- Winter OTK Games Expo ’25 & Full Game Release Update! - 22 November 2025
Saveseeker was just featured in the Main Show of this year’s Winter OTK Games Expo! It was an honor to be selected after a review of our demo. Thank you to everyone who's watched us grow the title since the start of our Steam Page, and welcome if you're new here! This event was the first in a few upcoming showcases that will feature Saveseeker, carrying out the updates for the rest of the year. During each event, we’ll be sharing something new—footage from future chapters, development notes, and our plans for the full game release! For today’s news, we have an update to our release date: Saveseeker will now be releasing in 2026. We made this decision following a discussion with our team on how to implement everything we want to make Saveseeker an engaging and meaningful experience while sticking to our studio’s no-crunch policy. We will have more details to share once we approach the re…
- Next Fest Midweek Report: Controller Support and Controls Overview Added - 15 October 2025
Thank you to everyone who has checked out the Saveseeker demo this Next Fest! We’ve received some wonderful feedback and are so happy to hear about your excitement for the full game. Here’s what’s new in the demo: Xbox controller support has been added! It’s functioning as expected for PC. For Mac, we are working on a bug where the controller doesn't work if you plug it in during gameplay, but otherwise it should be functioning the same as PC. If you run into any issues, please send them over to [email protected]!Added a controls overview in Settings for opening Party, Inventory, and Menu at any timeUpdated to the patched Unity version as per Unity's security vulnerability announcementFixed items used for upgrades not being spentFixed a bug where a certain enemy was using one of their combat actions incorrectly Your feedback is highly appreciated! If you have any further com…
- Saveseeker in Steam Next Fest Fall 2025! - 13 October 2025
After releasing our demo during Indie Fan Fest, Saveseeker is participating in this fall's Steam Next Fest! It's quite seasonally appropriate, considering Chapter 1: The Badwoods takes place in an autumnal forest. Thank you to everyone who’s checked out the demo and shared your enjoyment and feedback! Chapter 1 is just a taste of the world you’ll get to experience in Saveseeker, and we’re really excited to show you more as we approach the release date. Speaking of, here is the latest development update:During our combat pass, we added a unique variety of HP bar in Chapter 4 to match that particular environment and the mechanical enemies within. Each chapter of Saveseeker expands upon the combat system to reflect the new location and the growth of the party, allowing players to encounter fresh challenges once they master the ones of the previous chapter. After Next Fest, our internal pla…
- Saveseeker is an upcoming time-travelling RPG with a twist - 26 September 2025
In Saveseeker you're an eight year old time-travelling girl on a quest to stop her former Hero father from using his powers to destroy the world. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/saveseeker-is-an-upcoming-time-travelling-rpg-with-a-twist/
- DEMO NOW AVAILABLE & Indie Fan Fest Fall 2025! - 24 September 2025
The demo for Saveseeker is live! Thank you to The MIX and Digital Bandidos for including Saveseeker as a featured title in their Indie Fan Fest Fall 2025 showcase. The event included a new trailer for the demo. Special thanks to Studio Yotta for the awesome animation at the top! The demo features all of Chapter 1: The Badwoods. Meet player characters Emmer and Tippleton, explore a lush and dangerous autumnal forest, and recruit the first (ex) boss to your party!Support: If you encounter a bug or have any feedback regarding your experience with the demo, please email [email protected] hope you enjoy your first look at Saveseeker!
- #TurnBasedThursdayFest 2025 Wrapup & Development Update! - 10 June 2025
Thank you to everyone who checked out Saveseeker during #TurnBasedThursdayFest! We’re finishing with nearly 1000 new wishlists and are so thrilled to see more people discovering and getting excited about the game.Now, a development update regarding where we’re at, the upcoming demo, and the release plans:The critical path is complete and tested! This includes all of the cutscenes and story relevant events, meaning as of now the game is playable from start to finish.We are currently working on the “combat pass” where we rigorously test the battles. Saveseeker has a dynamic combat system that allows for lots of different strategies, so we’re trying out all the ways we can make it balanced and engaging throughout.The demo has been tested and is now being prepared for public release. We're currently aiming for a late summer to fall release window for the demo/Chapter 1. We won’t set a date…
- #TurnBasedThursdayFest 2025! - 2 June 2025
Saveseeker is joining #TurnBasedThursdayFest! This event is the perfect opportunity to reveal the basics of Saveseeker's turn-based combat system, which you'll be able to experience yourself in the upcoming demo featuring Chapter 1: The Badwoods. Learn all about Emmer and Tipple's abilities in battles and how they work alongside the abilities of ex-bosses you will recruit on your adventure! Emmer Edette—The Time Tweaker Emmer begins her quest with a simple set of combat options: attacking with her trusty slingshot, using an item, or fleeing the encounter. Her slingshot can be upgraded throughout her adventure or given special effects with ammo you can purchase in shops. All in all, she begins as a standard RPG hero, albeit a little weaker as she's just a kid. (Why is she facing off against Badsquirrels? Well, a particular Hero cleared out all the Badwolves around to 'level up' faster, l…
- Cozy Quest 2024 & Development Update! - 14 November 2024
Saveseeker is joining Cozy Quest 2024! For the event, our artists and composer will be sharing some of their work on the game with a special focus on the wintery chapter, Mt. Starpath. Below are some development highlights since our title announcement: The full game world is built The soundtrack is complete We are working on the critical path (implementing cutscenes and story relevant events) The demo featuring the first chapter, The Badwoods, is finished and being tested We'll now be taking a break to sit by the fire with a warm mug of Toffee Tea (Tipple's favorite). Have a cozy holiday season and look forward to a demo announcement date, full game release date, and more in the new year!
