- Announcing "Cyberpunk Inquisitor" - A Procedural Murder Mystery! - 15 June 2026
Hey everyone! As part of Steam Next Fest, I'm proud to announce that a free demo for my upcoming procedural murder mystery "Cyberpunk Inquisitor" is now available! Click on the link below to get to the Steam Store Page and take a look: Cyberpunk Inquisitor? What's That? I'm making a rogue-lite point-and-click murder mystery! As an Inquisitor in a dystopian cyberpunk world, enter a Megabuilding and solve immersive, procedurally-generated murders. Question witnesses, collect evidence, identify the culprit and unmask the truth! Sounds Great! Can I Try It? Yep! Like I said, there's a FREE demo where you can solve cases as two out of five possible Inquisitors, with increasing Difficulty levels for an added challenge. Just click on the Steam link up above! Thanks again to all my fans for your continuous support over the years, I hope this latest Nerdook game will be interesting and fun for ev…
- A TEN YEAR surprise: an update for Vertical Drop Heroes HD! - 15 December 2025
Hey everyone! Great news! Vertical Drop Heroes HD is back!!!After a long discussion with the publisher, we came to an amicable agreement to transfer all of Nerdook's older games back to me, so they are now fully under my control again (on Steam, at least). To celebrate, I have uploaded a NEW UPDATE for Vertical Drop Heroes (v1.0.4), and it's a MASSIVE, FREE update:VDH was the very first game I ever made on Steam (in 2014!), and (hopefully) I've learned a lot since then. This upgrade adds a ton of improvements from the other games I've released over the years, including a big performance patch and a complete overhaul of the main game system logic.I've updated many of the art sprites with brand-new, hand-drawn art assets, including a new logo for the game, redrawn tiles, character designs and new fonts.I will continue updating the game with more changes and content from now on, so look fo…
- VERTICAL DROP HEROES + 3 OTHER GAMES IN THE NERDOOK BUNDLE! - 5 November 2021
We've just launched the Nerdook Bundle – a collection that gives you four of developer Nerdook's games for a discounted price. In addition to Vertical Drop Heroes, the bundle also includes The Magister (murder mystery card-battler), Monster Slayers (roguelike deckbuilder), and Reverse Crawl (turn-based RPG). They are all crafted with that special Nerdook magic, meaning each game has its own distinct, irresistible hook. No surprise they all have positive user ratings! Interested? More details on the games included in the Nerdook Bundle here: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23400/Nerdook/ Matt | Digerati
- THE MAGISTER – NEW NERDOOK GAME IS OUT NOW! - 2 September 2021
It's sleuthin' and deducin' time! The Magister - the new game from Vertical Drop Heroes HD developer, Nerdook - has finally arrived and there's a murder to solve in Silverhurst! Step into the shoes of a Magister, gather clues, discover motives, and unmask the guilty culprit! Build a deck and use a vast array of cards to fight or negotiate! Randomly generated murder-mystery means every playthrough is different! Use physical, weapon, and magic cards to overpower enemies in battle Master 'Tactical Diplomacy' with conversation cards for peaceful outcomes Variety of Magisters to play as, each with their own specialties and flaws Recruit an ally to help, including a cat or dog companion to fight alongside you The Magister is available to purchase and download now from the store page, and you can grab it with a 15% launch discount for a limited time. You can also pick it up on Nintendo Switch,…
- THE MAGISTER - NEW NERDOOK GAME LAUNCHES SOON! - 12 August 2021
Wanted to let you all know that The Magister, the new game from Vertical Drop Heroes developer Nerdook, now has a release date – the murder-mystery card battler will launch September 2nd on Steam (and Nintendo Switch, and also for Xbox One on Sept 3rd)! If you haven't already, be sure to add it your wishlist and you'll be alerted the moment it's available. Before the full game launches, we're also going to be releasing The Magister: The First Two Days to give you a chance to sample the action and start your investigation early. As the name suggests, it will include the first two days of the randomly-generated whodunnit adventure (the full game takes place over 14 days). We'll provide an update when it's available, but rest assured that it will be available to download from Steam for free sometime before September 2nd. Matt | Digerati WISHLIST AND FOLLOW! https://store.steampowered.com/a…
- The Magister beta coming soon. Sign-up now! - 5 August 2020
An open beta for The Magister, the new game from Vertical Drop Heroes developer Nerdook, is going to be running from 13-26 August. If you want to take part, be sure to sign-up now at the following link: https://www.digerati.games/magisterbeta Besides giving you an opportunity to play The Magister ahead of launch, you'll also be able to provide feedback for the developer. In other news, we've just released a brand new trailer for The Magister, which you can watch right here: To stay updated with news about The Magister, give the game a 'Follow' and/or add it to your wishlist. Thanks for reading, and don't forget to sign-up for the beta! Matt | Digerati https://store.steampowered.com/app/1304770/The_Magister/
- The Magister demo: play the new game from the Vertical Drop Heroes dev! - 17 June 2020
I shared the news with you recently that Vertical Drop Heroes developer Nerdook is working on a new game: a murder-mystery RPG card-battler called The Magister. Well, I'm delighted to say you can now try a demo of The Magister by downloading it from the game’s Steam page: download the demo here! The demo has been released as part of the Steam Game Festival and it’s the first time The Magister has been publicly playable anywhere! It’s a WORLD PREMIERE! https://i.imgur.com/mlT2Wzw.gif In the demo you can... Play through the first two days of the murder investigation Sample the card-based battling and tactical diplomacy See how different combinations of traits define your Magister and the overall experience Get acquainted with the places and people of Silverhurst The demo will only be available for the duration of the Game Festival i.e. it will be removed on Monday 22nd June at 10AM PDT, s…
- The Magister – a new murder-mystery RPG from Nerdook! - 25 May 2020
Exciting news – the one-man Vertical Drop Heroes HD developer, Nerdook, has just revealed a brand-new game! The Magister is a murder-mystery RPG and deck-builder set in a hand-drawn fantasy world. The game will launch later this year, but in the meantime, you can find full details, along with a trailer and screenshots, over on The Magister game page. Add the game to your Wishlist while you’re there – all support is hugely appreciated! To celebrate the unveiling of The Magister, Nerdook’s previous games are now on sale! Hit the links below to take advantage of some generous discounts: Monster Slayers Reverse Crawl Vertical Drop Heroes HD I can also give you a very sneaky heads-up on the news that a demo for The Magister is coming soon. There will be more details on The Magister page closer to the time, but if you give the game a ‘Follow’ you’ll be alerted when the demo goes live. Hit the…
- Monster Slayers – new Nerdook game out now! - 23 March 2017
Hello there Just dropping by to bring you the very awesome news that Monster Slayers, the new card-based battler from Nerdook, is out now on Steam. Even better news, if you own either of Nerdook's previous games – Vertical Drop Heroes HD or Reverse Crawl – you're entitled to a special loyalty discount. If you own either of those games on Steam and you buy Monster Slayers before 10am PST 30 March, you get a very tasty 33% discount at the checkout. Nice. Don't have Vertical Drop or Reverse Crawl? Don't be sad - there's a 10% discount for EVERYONE who picks up Monster Slayers before 30 March, 10am PST. Everyone's a winner! Head to the Monster Slayers page for more info. Happy monster slayin' to you all! Matt | Community Manager | Digerati Distribution
- Monster Slayers – new Nerdook game out now! - 23 March 2017
Hello there Just dropping by to bring you the very awesome news that Monster Slayers, the new card-based battler from Nerdook, is out now on Steam. Even better news, if you own either of Nerdook's previous games – Vertical Drop Heroes HD or Reverse Crawl – you're entitled to a special loyalty discount. If you own either of those games on Steam and you buy Monster Slayers before 10am PST 30 March, you get a very tasty 33% discount at the checkout. Nice. Don't have Vertical Drop or Reverse Crawl? Don't be sad - there's a 10% discount for EVERYONE who picks up Monster Slayers before 30 March, 10am PST. Everyone's a winner! Head to the Monster Slayers page for more info. Happy monster slayin' to you all! Matt | Community Manager | Digerati Distribution
- Monster Slayers launch discounts (with a special offer for Nerdook fans) - 20 March 2017
Hello all Monster Slayers is just a fews days away - it launches this Thursday, 23 March! - so now feels like a good time to deliver some news about discounts. There will be a 10% discount on all purchases of Monster Slayers before 31 March. In addition, and as a thank you to Nerdook fans, there will be an extra 23% discount for anyone who owns either of the developer's previous games - Vertical Drop Heroes and Reverse Crawl. Even better, the discounts stack, so if you own Vertical Drop Heroes and/or Reverse Crawl, and you purchase Monster Slayers before 31 March, you'll get a total discount of 33%. So, to recap: 10% discount for anyone who purchases Monster Slayers before 31 March 23% discount for anyone who purchases Monster Slayers before 31 March and owns either of Nerdook's previous games - Vertical Drop Heroes and Reverse Crawl The discounts stack, so you can get 33% off Monster S…
- Monster Slayers launch discounts (with a special offer for Nerdook fans) - 20 March 2017
Hello all Monster Slayers is just a fews days away - it launches this Thursday, 23 March! - so now feels like a good time to deliver some news about discounts. There will be a 10% discount on all purchases of Monster Slayers before 31 March. In addition, and as a thank you to Nerdook fans, there will be an extra 23% discount for anyone who owns either of the developer's previous games - Vertical Drop Heroes and Reverse Crawl. Even better, the discounts stack, so if you own Vertical Drop Heroes and/or Reverse Crawl, and you purchase Monster Slayers before 31 March, you'll get a total discount of 33%. So, to recap: 10% discount for anyone who purchases Monster Slayers before 31 March 23% discount for anyone who purchases Monster Slayers before 31 March and owns either of Nerdook's previous games - Vertical Drop Heroes and Reverse Crawl The discounts stack, so you can get 33% off Monster S…
- Monster Slayers - a new Nerdook game coming March 23! Beta keys available - 25 February 2017
Hello everyone Wanted to let you all know that Monster Slayers - a new game from Vertical Drop Heroes HD developer Nerdook - will launch on Steam March 23rd. It's a roguelike card-based battler, inspired by Peter Whalen's Dream Quest. Feel free to browse the game page or watch the new trailer for a better idea of what to expect (but, hey, it's a Nerdook game, so you should already have a good idea of what it'll be like - easy to get into, plenty of depth, dangerously addictive, and a LOT of fun). We also have a limited number of beta keys available. You can sign-up for a chance to get one here: Monster Slayers beta key giveaway If you like the look of Monster Slayers or are a fan of Nerdook's games, please add the game to your wishlist -- your support really helps and is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Matt, Digerati Distribution
- Monster Slayers - a new Nerdook game coming March 23! Beta keys available - 25 February 2017
Hello everyone Wanted to let you all know that Monster Slayers - a new game from Vertical Drop Heroes HD developer Nerdook - will launch on Steam March 23rd. It's a roguelike card-based battler, inspired by Peter Whalen's Dream Quest. Feel free to browse the game page or watch the new trailer for a better idea of what to expect (but, hey, it's a Nerdook game, so you should already have a good idea of what it'll be like - easy to get into, plenty of depth, dangerously addictive, and a LOT of fun). We also have a limited number of beta keys available. You can sign-up for a chance to get one here: Monster Slayers beta key giveaway If you like the look of Monster Slayers or are a fan of Nerdook's games, please add the game to your wishlist -- your support really helps and is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Matt, Digerati Distribution
- New Nerdook Game Announced! - 11 August 2016
Monster Slayers HD is a unique action RPG hybrid: recruit a team of monster slayers and slay a large variety of monsters for fortune and fame! What could possibly go wrong? Want to know more? Join the monster Slayers Community here http://steamcommunity.com/app/496620
- New Nerdook Game Announced! - 11 August 2016
Monster Slayers HD is a unique action RPG hybrid: recruit a team of monster slayers and slay a large variety of monsters for fortune and fame! What could possibly go wrong? Want to know more? Join the monster Slayers Community here http://steamcommunity.com/app/496620
- Reverse Crawl is Released! - 24 September 2015
Hey everyone! My new game "Reverse Crawl" has been released... it's a dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! You can grab a copy from the game's page here: Reverse Crawl Enjoy!!
- Reverse Crawl is Released! - 24 September 2015
Hey everyone! My new game "Reverse Crawl" has been released... it's a dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! You can grab a copy from the game's page here: Reverse Crawl Enjoy!!
- Game Update: Reverse Crawl skin - 15 September 2015
To celebrate the upcoming release of Reverse Crawl, the dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon, I have added a new skin to Vertical Drop Heroes! Just change "Standard" in the main menu to "Reverse Crawl" to play the game as a Skeleton or a Goblin, and you have the chance to play as a bad guy for a change... ;)
- Game Update: Reverse Crawl skin - 15 September 2015
To celebrate the upcoming release of Reverse Crawl, the dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon, I have added a new skin to Vertical Drop Heroes! Just change "Standard" in the main menu to "Reverse Crawl" to play the game as a Skeleton or a Goblin, and you have the chance to play as a bad guy for a change... ;)
