- Chip Chat #5: Dungeon Design - 31 August 2026
Hi, everyone! đ ăă ăżăăȘïŒ I hope youâve all been staying cool amidst the summer heat! Autumn is just around the corner, so hang in there a bit longer, okay?For todayâs Chip Chat, weâll be taking you through the exciting twists and turns of roguelike dungeons! If youâre ready to jump in, letâs go!đ€ Fast Facts: What Makes a âRoguelikeâ?If youâre new to the genre, roguelike games are built around the concept of replayability and gradual progress, typically set in procedurally-generated (aka, randomized) levels or worlds. The word âroguelikeâ is actually referring to an early dungeon-crawling game (literally called âRogueâ!) that took players through a dungeon fighting enemies, and if they died at any point, they would start over from the beginning. Like many other great indies, Serial World is a love letter to this genre, bringing a fresh perspective to a familiar experience! đȘ A Whole NeâŠ
- Chip Chat #4: All About Anima - 10 July 2026
Hi, everyone! đ ăă ăżăăȘïŒ I know itâs been a while since youâve heard from me, and Iâm sure you missed me a lot, but IââŠHuh? âŠWho am I?!Itâs me, Chip! Bricktownâs expert on all things Serial World?! âŠItâs okay, I know youâre just messing around. After all, who could forget someone as energetic and all-knowing as me?Anyways, todayâs topic is long-awaited, so Iâm jumping right in: itâs time to learn about Anima!đȘ Into the Unknown: Whatâs an Anima?When Milo first ventured into the Wonder World - the dungeons, as you might call it - he had no clue what heâd find, but he certainly didnât expect to meet a trio of curious little creatures eager to adventure alongside him! These creatures are called Anima, and they come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors.Miloâs first encounter with Reptibud, Porcupint, and Tanibo⊠ahh, good times!In Serial World, each Anima boasts a unique personality,âŠ
- Demo Update for Serial World! - 20 May 2026
Hi, everyone! đWe hope you've been enjoying the demo for Serial World, and are having fun learning more about Milo, the Anima, and their mysterious world!We've loved seeing you explore the first dungeon, give characters silly voices on-stream, and knock out some stellar combat strategies, and we're so grateful for all of the feedback we've received - either in Steam reviews or the in-game demo survey! With that in mind, we have some exciting news...Serial World's demo just received its first update! đThanks to your thoughtful suggestions, we've been able to make the demo an even better experience for players both new and familiar!Here's what to expect in the update:đ Bug FixesFixed an issue where Milo would unintentionally stop moving or get stuck during gameplay. Now you can run (and roll!) freely to your heartâs desire!Fixed an issue where if you defeated an enemy by rapidly and raâŠ
- Serial Worldâs First Demo is OUT NOW! - 4 May 2026
Hi, everyone! We have some very exciting news⊠Serial Worldâs first public demo is OUT NOW for the Steam Deckbuilders Fest! đExperience a roguelike deckbuilding adventure firsthand in this debut demo, available for a limited time only! Our Porcupint-sized preview takes you through Serial Worldâs first dungeon, Plains World, complete with mini-bosses, a final boss battle, and a brand new Anima to rescue. Once you beat the initial demo, youâll be able to take your new Anima, Martalon, on future dungeon runs, and those seeking a tougher challenge can even enjoy Hard Mode! đ New cards to experiment with will unlock after each successful run, so replay as much as you like to dig into additional content!Play the Serial World demo:Thereâs also a demo survey available on both the Main Menu and End Screen of our demo - please feel free to fill it out! It takes about 3-5 minutes to complete, anâŠ
- Chip Chat #3: Designing Milo & Friends - 10 April 2026
Hey, everyone! đ ăăăżăăȘïŒ Itâs Chip, back again for another captivating Chip Chat! Today, weâre diving into something especially exciting - the process of how the team behind Serial World created the main cast for Bricktown, including myself and our brave protagonist, Milo!Thereâs no time like the present, so letâs begin!đš The Making of Milo: Our Brave ProtagonistThe beginnings of Miloâs design stemmed from a variety of inspirations - early artworks by Osamu Tezuka and Akira Toriyama, media portrayals of 1980âs America (such as The Goonies or Stranger Things), and other famous young characters, like Goku (Dragon Ball series), Luke Triton (Professor Layton), and Ness (MOTHER).The aim was to create a protagonist that balanced familiarity with innovation, where the influences were just present enough to feel comfortable, but not so overpowering that Milo couldnât shine on his own. After reâŠ
- Chip Chat #2: Meet the Developers! - 9 March 2026
Hello, everyone! đ ăăăżăăȘïŒAs you may recall, Iâm Chip - Miloâs best friend from Serial World! - and Iâm happy to see you back again for another Chip Chat! Today Iâll be introducing you to the two-person team behind Serial World, and I canât wait, so letâs get right to it! đ€ A Dedicated Developer Duo: Taka and ShoThe developers of Serial World are upholding a classic structure seen throughout game development history - one programmer, and one artist! Despite the challenges a two-person structure would typically pose for a game of this size, developers Taka and Sho already had a strong background in game design from their previous work at Level-5, and were ready for something new.Working on projects like Yokai Watch, Snack World, and Ni No Kuni allowed them to hone their skills and prepare for the next exciting adventure on their to-do list - launching their first debut indie game, SeriaâŠ
- Chip Chat #1: Welcome to Serial World! - 30 January 2026
Hello, everyone! đ ăă ăżăăȘïŒ If you donât know me, then first and foremost: Hi! Iâm Chip, the resident expert of Bricktown mysteries. ...Okay, yes, some people call me a know-it-all (and a show-off, and a trivia nerdâŠ) but itâs not my fault I know so much! The world is just too interesting!Itâs fun keepinâ tabs on all kinds of important info to share, like the different types of otherworldly orbs, how to track UFOs, what rumors are floating around⊠Huh? Youâd rather learn about Serial World? Well⊠okay! From now on, Iâll be your teacher of all things Serial World! In fact, consider this our very first developer devlog - or as Iâd like to call it, a Chip Chat - where weâll dive into the details of Serial Worldâs development, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, concept art, lore, and more! Oh, you have a question already? âŠHow do I cope with the fact that I, myself, am in the game, and therâŠ
- Gamescom 2025 Recap: Serial Worldâs first time overseas! - 8 September 2025
Hi, everyone! đAfter all of the excitement at Gamescom, we needed some time to hibernate and rest, but now weâre back and more ready than ever to jump into Serial Worldâs development again!Thank you to everyone who played Serial World at Gamescom!It was so much fun seeing players experience our game in real life, and this was our very first time traveling overseas! You made our first event so memorable, and gave us so much encouragement, feedback, and support. We canât thank you enough! Rocking matching Serial World shirts with some of our friends from our publisher, Kakehashi Games! (Takashi is second from left, and Sho is far right.)It was hard to narrow down what our favorite memories from Gamescom were, but hereâs a little story from each of us on what stuck with us most:"A particular memory that stands out for me is a child who played our game four times! He kept challenging the gâŠ
- Serial World is exhibiting at BitSummit 2025! - 18 July 2025
Hello, RPG fans! We are Serial Project, and we have big newsâŠSerial World is coming to BitSummit!Weâre so excited to bring Serial World to Kyoto for the very first time, and weâve got a brand new demo to share with you! Be sure to stop by and check it out to meet some new characters and explore the dungeons!You may also notice something elseâŠSerial World has a brand new publisher!Yes, weâre very happy to share that Kakehashi Games is publishing our game, and will be helping with our overseas marketing and support. We have lots of surprises heading your way, so stay tuned!We hope to see you at BitSummit! In the meantime, donât forget to wishlist us on Steam⊠it helps a lot!
- Exhibiting at SANUKI X GAME 2024! - 12 November 2024
Hello RPG fans! We are SerialProject. The final exhibition event of 2024 is here! Itâs SANUKI X GAME 2024! This unique event will take place in a shopping arcade in Kagawa. Weâre looking forward to connecting with a different crowd than in Tokyo. Let's finish the year strong! Experience the comical yet serious RPG, Serial World, right at the venue! Event Page: https://www.showxguys.org/ Location: Takamatsu Minami 3-Chome Shopping Arcade Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024 1st PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxePLLD7jak https://store.steampowered.com/app/2979500/SerialWorld/
- Exhibiting at Digital Games Expo 2024! - 31 October 2024
Hello RPG fans! We are SerialProject, and can you believe itâs already November? With only a couple months left in 2024, we still have two more event appearances lined up! First up is Digital Game Expo 2024! It was a tough lottery with lots of entries, but we powered through and snagged a spot. The venue is Akihabaraâs UDX, a prime spot with a lot of international visitors expected! Better get our English practice in before the big day. So, for our first November event, make sure to stop by and experience our comical yet serious RPG, Serial World, right at the venue! Event Page: https://digigame-expo.org/ Location: Akihabara UDX, 2nd Floor Akiba Square + 4th Floor UDX Gallery Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024 1st PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxePLLD7jak https://store.steampowered.com/app/2979500/SerialWorld/
- Exhibiting at Tokyo Game Dungeon6! - 24 October 2024
Hello RPG fans! We are SerialProject, and we have exciting news! Sorry for the recent flood of event announcements! But we're not stopping anytime soon! (No regrets) Right after our event in Kobe, we'll be heading straight to "Tokyo Game Dungeon 6"! No time to enjoy Kobe, as we rush back to Tokyo! By the way, have you checked the Steam homepage? It looks like Tokyo Game Dungeon 6 is being featured on Steam. There's even a special page, and itâs clear theyâre pumped for it! https://store.steampowered.com/sale/tokyogamedungeon6 And with that, our final event of October is coming up. Be sure to drop by and experience the comical yet serious RPG, Serial World, at the event! Event Page: https://tokyogamedungeon.com/ Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Hamamatsucho Building, 5th Floor Exhibition Hall Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024 1st PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxePâŠ
- Exhibiting at Kobe Game Labyrinth! - 22 October 2024
Hello, RPG fans! We are SerialProject, and we have exciting news! First of all, thank you to everyone who visited us at Zentame! It was our first time showcasing at a two-day event, and wow, it was exhausting! Plus, being outdoors meant we had to deal with the weather, too⊠But thereâs no time to rest, because next up is⊠Kobe Game Labyrinth! Weâll be there with an upgraded and even more accessible version of our game! If you're a fan of comical yet serious RPGs, don't miss the chance to experience Serial World at the event! https://www.ktmg-llc.com/kobegamelabyrinth Location: Kobe Denshi College, Student Hall 4F Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 1st PV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxePLLD7jak https://store.steampowered.com/app/2979500/SerialWorld/
- Serial World is Coming to the 7th ZENTAME Festival! - 1 October 2024
Hello, RPG fans! We are SerialProject, and we have exciting news! This fall is full of indie game events in Japan, and weâre excited to participate in many of them! First up is the "ZENTAME" (National Entertainment Festival), one of Japan's largest indie game festivals! This year, ZENTAME will feature special collaborative events with other festivals, and there will even be a special Halloween-themed bossâŠ! If you're a fan of comical yet serious RPGs, don't miss the chance to experience Serial World at the event! https://zentame.com/ Location: Kakamigahara City Park (Gifu) Date: October 19-20, 2024 1st PV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdLURCDRngU https://store.steampowered.com/app/2979500/SerialWorld/
- SerialWorld is coming to Tokyo Game Show 2024! - 26 September 2024
Hello, RPG fans! We are SerialProject, and we have exciting news! Our game SerialWorld has been selected for the "Next Indie Game PickUP" at Tokyo Game Show 2024, and weâre thrilled to announce that it will be featured at the event! This will be the second time SerialWorld is available for hands-on play, and youâll get to see the evolved characters in actionâbetter than ever! Come experience the latest version of SerialWorld, a comical yet serious RPG, live at the show! Location: Intel Booth at Tokyo Game Show (02-C01) Date: Friday, September 27th, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1st PV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdLURCDRngU https://store.steampowered.com/app/2979500/SerialWorld/
