- The Steam Page for Our New Game, Minds Define Us, Is Now Live! - 19 August 2026
Hi everyone! We’re BearBone Studio.After quite a journey, the Steam store page for our second game is finally live!Our new title, Minds Define Us, will continue to explore the world established in Minds Beneath Us. Alongside the story-driven experience that has always been at the heart of our games, we’ll also be experimenting with many new ideas on the gameplay side this time around!There will no doubt be plenty of challenges ahead, and we don’t have a confirmed release date for the game just yet. Even so, we’ll carry everyone’s support and expectations with us as we push forward and overcome whatever comes our way.Whenever we have something new to share, we’ll make sure to let everyone know through our community channels as soon as possible.Stay tuned! We’d really appreciate it if you could add Minds Define Us to your wishlist, share it with your friends and family, and follow along f…
- MINDS BENEATH US 2nd Anniversary Lowest Price & News on Next Game - 3 August 2026
Hello everyone, we’re BearBone Studio 🎉The second-anniversary sale for MINDS BENEATH US is almost here, featuring a 30% discount our lowest price ever!—MINDS BENEATH US, has officially celebrated its second anniversary. We would like to thank everyone who has played and supported the game, stood by BearBone Studio, joined discussions in the MINDS BENEATH US community, and helped spread the word.We couldn’t have made it this far without you.To celebrate this special occasion, MINDS BENEATH US will be participating in Steam Cyberpunk Fest with a 30% discount its lowest price ever!The sale begins on:August 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT (5:00 PM UTC)—We also have an important announcement:We’ll be sharing news about our second game soon, so stay tuned!Once again, thank you for supporting us over the past two years. We’ll keep working hard!
- Aether & Iron x Minds Beneath Us Bundle Now Available - 31 March 2026
Hello everyone! We are very excited to announce that Minds Beneath Us has launched a bundle together with the newly released, story-rich RPG Aether & Iron. Purchasing this bundle comes with a 10% discount. If you have not experienced one or both of the games yet, this is a great opportunity to pick them up at a lower price. About Aether & IronImmerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravitational technology has taken cars, roads, and even New York City into the sky. Muster a crew, master tactical turn-based combat, and unravel the dark secrets lurking beneath the floating metropolis. Your decisions will shape the unfolding history of New York and the lives of its citizens, determining whether they will be able to find hope in a corrupt world of manipulation and violence.
- Spanish Language Update (v1.3.16) - 20 March 2026
We are excited to announce that the game is now available in Spanish. The full game content has been translated into Spanish.We welcome feedback from the Spanish-speaking community to help us continue improving localization quality. If you encounter any localization issues, please feel free to report them on our Discord server BearBoneStudio – Discord Thank you all for your support, and we hope you enjoy your adventure in Spanish!
- New Language, New Bundle, and Spring Sale Discount! - 20 March 2026
Hello everyone. The Steam Spring Sale is now live, and Minds Beneath Us is also available at a 25% discount, matching its historical low price. If you're interested in the game but haven't purchased it yet, don't miss this opportunity~We also have two more updates to share with you: Spanish has been added to the game Minds Beneath Us now supports Spanish. We welcome feedback from the Spanish-speaking player community.If you encounter any localization issues during gameplay, feel free to report them on our Discord: BearBoneStudio-Discord"Word Game World x Minds Beneath Us" Bundle Now Available We are excited to launch a bundle together with Word Game World, a spin-off of Word Game that features creative gameplay built around Chinese characters. This new title from our friends at Team9 includes five highly creative official levels, along with a level editor and a community for player-crea…
- The Russian version has been updated in-game (v1.3.7)! - 16 December 2025
We are excited to announce that the game is now available in Russian. The full game content has been translated into Russian. Thanks to the GameVerbal & Nocteye Localization team for their help in making the Russian version possible. We warmly welcome feedback from the Russian-speaking community to help us continue improving localization quality. If you encounter any localization issues, please feel free to report them on our Discord server BearBoneStudio-Discord Thank you all for your support, and we hope you enjoy your adventure in Russian!
- Italian Language Beta Now Available! ( v1.2.31 ) - 12 September 2025
We’re happy to announce that Italian language (Beta) is now available in the game! Although the Steam store page will not yet list Italian as an officially supported language, you can already select it from the in-game settings. The entire game content has been translated into Italian, but since this is a Beta version, there may still be small issues or improvements needed. We’d appreciate any feedback from Italian players to help us refine the localization.Thank you for your support, and we hope you enjoy the adventure in Italian! 🎉 Special thanks to community localizers Turina Roberto and Majo for their translation work!
- 1st Anniversary: Lowest price ever, extended ending - 30 July 2025
Hello everyone! We have some exciting news to share! July 31st marks the 1st anniversary of Minds Beneath Us's release! Thank you all for your support and love over the past year. To celebrate, we're not only offering the lowest discount ever, hoping more players will give this game a try—we've also added a new extended ending to make the story feel more complete! Existing players can experience it simply by updating the game.Additionally, we're sharing official in-game screenshots for you to collect and share! (Heads up: Some screenshots contain spoilers!)Download screenshots here: Click me!And that's not all! We'd also like to take this opportunity to give you a sneak peek at our upcoming new project! Set in the same universe as Minds Beneath Us, this new game will continue our story-driven approach while introducing more gameplay depth. Follow us on X and Facebook for previews and up…
- Threefold Recital x Minds Beneath Us Bundle Now Available - 23 May 2025
Dear friends, We are excited to announce the release of a bundle featuring Minds Beneath Us and the acclaimed mystery narrative game Threefold Recital, known for its exceptional storytelling and impactful ending. Enjoy a 10% discount when you purchase the bundle. Whether you haven't tried one of the titles or both, this is a great chance to experience them at a lower price. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/54147/_/ Step into an oriental fantasy realm inhabited by humans, beastlings, and majestic dragons. After a golden age spanning thousands of years, the bustling metropolis of Bluescales now faces tumultuous times. Here, magic and technology coexist, complicating social governance. To further stir the pot, the secret art behind ancient miracles—presumed long lost—is resurfacing. Beneath the city's clamor, a storm unlike any other is quietly brewing... Lead three heroes, each with…
- Visual Novel Game Fest and collaboration bundle with S4U - 4 March 2025
Hey, our friends! We are thrilled to announce that Minds Beneath Us is participating in Visual Novel Game Fest! Besides, we are honored to reveal a special collaboration bundle: S4U x Minds Beneath Us, featuring Minds Beneath Us and S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH — two narrative-driven games set in the cyberpunk-inspired, near-future Asian universe. Please check out this bundle here! If you haven't yet experienced these titles, seize this opportunity to purchase the bundle at an additional discounted price. Dive into two distinct perspectives that explore humanity's struggles and resilience beneath the tides of cybernetic upheaval. About S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH Step into 2011's Castor Yard as Miki, a part-time “digital avatar”, navigating life, love, and belonging through chat windows. Innovative keyboard interaction: Experience the rhythm of survival in the digital age thr…
- Cyber Minds Bundle is out now! - 21 January 2025
Hey Investigators and Sci-Fi Enthusiasts! Do you love immersive cyber worlds, rich storytelling, and unraveling mysteries? Then we’re thrilled to introduce the Cyber Minds Bundle – a collection crafted for those who crave thought-provoking narratives and unforgettable journeys through futuristic and emotional landscapes. This bundle features two incredible titles that blend investigative gameplay with emotional sci-fi narratives, delivering hours of captivating and immersive experiences. Minds Beneath Us: Explore a dystopian future where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Through the eyes of an ordinary individual, navigate an emotional journey filled with uncertainty, guide those you meet, and confront a mad world’s challenges. "Minds Beneath Us is a rich, layered dystopian game." – The Gaming Outsider Cyber Manhunt 2: New World: Step into a digital realm filled with sec…
- Winter Sale historic lowest discount & Break Your Mind Bundle - 20 December 2024
During the Winter Sale, we are offering a 15% discount. If you're interested but haven't purchased yet, now is the best time to do so! Ｗe have also organized a narrative game bundle, Break Your Mind, which comes with an additional 15% discount. If you are a fan of narrative games, purchasing this bundle is the best choice for you. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/48135 This bundle includes 4 captivating narrative games, each with a story shaped by different cultural backgrounds and values. Love, friendship, and justice—when various ideas and interests intersect, how will you face them and make your judgment? Even when you rationally know that ideas may not change things, will you persist or compromise? Even after the stories end, they leave a deeply gratifying impact. If you're a player who enjoys rich, thought-provoking narratives, this is your best choice. The bundle includes the…
- HotFix v1.1.1-v1.2.2 - 13 December 2024
Complete and optimize for SteamDeck gameplay, and pass Steam's official verification. Assign meaning to the mind menu synchronization rate (degree of divergence from the Jason thoughts). Speed up the scrolling text in the factory TV news ticker. Optimize the performance of the rooftop view and cellar rail. Fix the black screen bug after the post-talk scene. Modify the design of certain scene store signs. Fix the issue where the mind menu synchronization rate disappears. Fix the issue where certain UI elements cannot be controlled with AD/joystick left/right input.
- Enjoy great savings during the Autumn Sale! - 30 November 2024
Hello, everyone! As the Steam Autumn Sale is in full swing, Minds Beneath Us is now available at a 10% discount. If you're interested in the game but haven't picked it up yet, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in and experience it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1610440/ Additionally, you can find the Eastern Narrative Essentials Bundle in the Minds Beneath Us store page. This bundle includes eight outstanding narrative games, including Minds Beneath Us. If you already own some of the titles, you can still purchase the remaining games at a discounted price. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/46393/_/ Lastly, if you've already played Minds Beneath Us and enjoyed its story, we would greatly appreciate your support in nominating us for the Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award in the Steam Awards! We'll have more updates about Minds Beneath Us to share with you in the future. Than…
- HotFix v1.0.14-v1.1.1 - 29 August 2024
v1.1.1 Added proposing cutscene in the epilogue Adjusted dialogue log font size Optimized a couple of levels Fixed a lot of text and localization issues (characters will no longer have random headaches :P) Tried fixing an issue where characters will not sit in chairs normally (flipped) Fixed an issue communication UI (i.e., phone call, earphone dialogue) could show up randomly even outside of the conversation Increase dialogue log font size Optimize performance Add SteamDeck-specific resolution of 1280x800"
- 1000 Reviews! And a small update - 29 August 2024
Thank you all for your support! Our game, Minds Beneath Us, has now received 1,000 reviews on Steam, with a 96% positive rating. We are incredibly grateful for your love of our game! Since the game's release, we've received a lot of enthusiastic feedback from players. One piece of feedback mentioned that the protagonist's 'gift' never got delivered in the end, which felt a bit pity. To make up for this, we've added a small scene in the ending where you choose to join OWL. We hope this will bring you happy. In addition to this update, we also plan to release some small content updates in the future. However, we can't reveal too much just yet, so please stay tuned. Cheers!
- Minds Beneath Us Soundtrack is Out Now！ - 12 August 2024
Hello everyone! Thank you all for your tremendous support for Minds Beneath Us! As of now, the game has received over 600 reviews on Steam with a 97% positive rating, earning it an "Overwhelmingly Positive" status. We're thrilled that you enjoy the game. Since its launch, we have received a lot of feedback regarding bugs and gameplay experience. We have been pushing updates to address these issues, so please make sure to update to the latest version for the best experience. There are only two days left before the launch discount for Minds Beneath Us ends, so if you're interested but haven't purchased it yet, don't miss out! For those who already own the game, we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave a review on our Steam page, as it would be a huge help to us! Additionally, we have another exciting announcement today: Minds Beneath Us: Original Soundtrack is now available! Mind…
- HotFix v1.0.12-v1.0.14 - 11 August 2024
v1.0.13 Fixed the issue where Si Tu Ning threw headphones on the third day, which could cause the game to freeze. Corrected the translation of English instructions related to cursor movement. Fixed the issue where the direction of the officer in battle was incorrect. Changed the order of the buttons in the main menu. Clicking on an already selected save slot will now directly continue the game from that save slot (equivalent to returning to the main screen and selecting continue). v1.0.14 Added reconstruction and backup for corrupted SaveMetadataFile files. Fixed the issue where certain corrupted save files would cause abnormal behavior in the save slot interface on the title screen.
- Hotfix (v1.0.11, v1.0.12) - 9 August 2024
v1.0.11 - Fixed an issue where on day 4, 23 will still be in the noodle place the second time the player goes downstairs. v1.0.12 - Fixed an issue where a corrupted preference file could cause the title screen unusable. - Fixed a logical error related to the hard drive side event on day 2. - Fixed an issue where inspecting power-quake calendar doesn't unlock its corresponding dialogue option properly. - Fixed a typo: stunt grenade -> stun grenade. - Fixed an issue where on day 4 during inflitration mission, two password options look the same but only one of them is correct logically.
- HotFix v1.0.5-v1.0.10 - 2 August 2024
v1.0.6 －Fixed an issue to avoid conflicts between chapter achievements and save points, and to ensure that players do not miss out on achievements they have already triggered v1.0.7 －Fixedan issue the after-story cutscene does not correctly diverge based on the department －Fixedthe issue where Sky Qiu gets stuck and the character cannot move when buying drinks for Quentin Qiu v1.0.8 －Fixed the text that appears to indicate the unlocking of the fast-forward feature after completing the game for the first time where the text does not correctly display according to the player's language settings. v1.0.9 －Fixed ]an issue on the fourth day, you can repeat the 23 events(should just once) after returning home. v1.0.11 －Fixed an issue of 23 still being at the noodle shop after coming downstairs for the second time on the fourth day. -- If you have any further questions, feel free to join our Di…
