28 Aug 2023Developer post

Steam Strategy Fest with Help WIll Come Tomorrow

Looking to put your strategic thinking to the test? Look no further! The Steam Strategy Fest is here to celebrate the art of planning and outsmarting opponents. Explore discounts on a range of current and upcoming strategy games... not to mention we are glad to be included among

02 Jun 2023Developer post

Klabater Publisher Sale 2023

HOWDY FOLKS Get ready for a mind-blowing gaming extravaganza that will shatter all expectations! Introducing the highly anticipated and absolutely extraordinary Klabater Publisher Sale 2023! Prepare to have your gaming world turned upside down as we unleash a torrential downpour

05 Aug 2022Developer post

STEAM SURVIVAL FEST IS ON!

🥶 Beat the unbearable cold of Siberia and prove you are a true survivor! ❄️ Steam Survival Fest is live! ❄️ Up till August 8th, enjoy a massive discount on "Help Will Come Tomorrow" - 80% OFF! Remember! This is the Festival of Fortitude!

28 Jun 2022Developer post

It’s time for Summer Sale!

Hello Friends! ☀️ The Summer Sale is back! As every year, Steam brought to you a lot of sunshine and some amazing deals for all of our titles! Among them, you can find Help Will Come Tomorrow, now at 75% off 🕹️🕹️🕹️ We offer our entire catalog with exceptional deals for the 2 f

07 May 2022Developer post

Help Will Come Tomorrow is Going Rogue!

Greetings Survivors! Help Will Come Tomorrow went full rogue for the entire week. We took part in the Going Rogue: A Festival of Persistence 2022 . Up till May 9th, you have an incredible opportunity to test your strength of mind and body in the ice-clad Siberian wilderness, and

05 May 2022Developer post

Klabater Publisher Sale 2022

AHOY, OUR DEAR COMMUNITY! We’re very proud to share this special event with you - Klabater Publisher Sale 2022 We offer our entire catalog with exceptional deals for a week starting now, prices even up to 90% off ! Many of the games just got their deepest discounts ever, so if yo

AHOY, OUR DEAR COMMUNITY!

We’re very proud to share this special event with you - Klabater Publisher Sale 2022

We offer our entire catalog with exceptional deals for a week starting now, prices even up to 90% off!
Many of the games just got their deepest discounts ever, so if you ever wondered whether to purchase any game from our portfolio, but haven’t yet, now is the right time!

BEST MONTH EVER! OUT NOW

Take part in a roller coaster of emotions with Louise embarking on a road trip of a lifetime through the late 1960s USA, trying to show her son Mitch how to navigate the often cruel modern world. Your choices matter!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684400/Best_Month_Ever/

MOONSHINE INC. COMING THIS AUTUMN!

The first strategy management game in which You can become the best moonshiner there ever was!
Build your unlawful empire earn renown and cash as you drive your operations under authorities' sneaky noses. Remember, nothing is illegal till you get caught!

Check out the game’s trailer, play the demo and wishlist it now! The release date is not unannounced yet, but is coming this fall.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066760/Moonshine_Inc/

NEW RELEASES

Become a Space Pioneer by building and managing a station of your own on the orbit of distant planets! Focus on design and management or fulfill objectives to progress. Explore, Build and Prosper!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1668130/orbitindustries/

A hand-drawn, retro 3D collectathon. Parkour through a magic castle as George the Giraffe! String together sweet moves to explore crystal caverns, stone laden halls, and trippy alternate dimensions.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341900/Castle_on_the_Coast/

Roll up and play a deck building game like no other! Gather weird and wonderful performers, amaze audiences, explore Gilded Age America, and transform your run down circus into an entertainment empire. Play your cards right and you could claim the crown of greatest showman from P.T .Barnum!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433860/The_Amazing_American_Circus/

CROSSROADS INN ANNIVERSARY EDITION - NEW CONTENT UPDATE

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/867290/view/3219520823712922861

STEAM DECK READY!

Check our games comaptible with Steam Deck!

Thank you for your continued support! Stay with us, aye!

Klabater team

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05 May 2022Developer post

Best Month Ever! is out now!

❤️ This bittersweet roller coaster through the tragic and magical moments of motherhood is finally getting on the road! ❤️ A bittersweet narrative point and click adventure game where you only have one month to live and must raise your son before you die. The choices you make mat

16 Sep 2021Developer post

Klabater presents The Amazing American Circus!

We are happy to announce that our new game, The Amazing American Circus is out now! If you liked other Klabater titles, this one is for you! You may find it here: The Amazing American Circus blends a Slay the Spire-style card game with tycoon and simulation mechanics, meaning tha

We are happy to announce that our new game, The Amazing American Circus is out now! If you liked other Klabater titles, this one is for you!

You may find it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433860/The_Amazing_American_Circus/

The Amazing American Circus blends a Slay the Spire-style card game with tycoon and simulation mechanics, meaning that strategic thinking and careful resource management are essential to your success in becoming America’s greatest showman. Manage your entire camp, put on performances, and expand your circus.

Here’s a launch trailer:

https://youtu.be/sF7fUiVhqPQ

That said, We would appreciate your comments, reviews, and shares & shoutouts!!! You, know, these days Steam wishlists and reviews are everything!;)

We do have some reviews already online, here are a few quotes:

Turn-Based Lovers! "The Amazing American Circus is a game for all those who love deck-building games and are in search of something new and different with total attention to detail. They just made you feel like a real circus."
Third Coast Review: “Overall, The Amazing American Circus deserves to be a classic. It’s a fresh spin on an idea that is getting tired, and I really appreciate not only its unusual theme, but its dedication to making the era of traveling circuses come to life through art and music.”
GameReviews: If you are ready to make the investment, The Amazing American Circus will give you a ton of bang for buck.
Vulgar Knight: “Thinking this would primarily be a deck-building game; it was surprising how many features made it into this game, as the management element is excellent.”
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Just as a reminder, here’s what you can get:

Standard Edition
The Ringmaster’s Essentials - a set of unique digital goodies containing beautiful cookbook and lorebook)
The Circus Symphony - An official folk & country soundtrack from the game composed by Partyk Scelina
The Ringmaster’s Edition (containing base game, essentials and symphony)

Thank you!
Klabater Team!

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21 May 2021Developer post

Celebrate with us! The deepest discounts ever, BETA, and interesting streams!

TO START WITH Our dearest community! We’re very proud to share this special event with you - Klabater Publisher Sale . We offer our entire catalog with exceptional deals for a week starting now, prices even up to 90% off! Many of the games just got their deepest discounts ever ,

TO START WITH

Our dearest community!

We’re very proud to share this special event with you - Klabater Publisher Sale.
We offer our entire catalog with exceptional deals for a week starting now, prices even up to 90% off! Many of the games just got their deepest discounts ever, so if you ever wondered whether to purchase any game from our portfolio, but you haven’t yet, now it is the right time!

But the sale event is not just about the sales…

We have just started the open BETA for our primary focus game coming soon on August 12th this year - The Amazing American Circus!

The BETA is using the Steam Playtest functionality, so if you are interested in testing our game, simply hit the “Request Access” button on The Amazing American Circus product page:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433860/The_Amazing_American_Circus/

We’ll be more than happy to receive your feedback. Please post it on the dedicated Steam forum:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1433860/discussions/0/3110277460805468099/

And if you become a fan, feel invited to join our Discord community, where we chat more intensively and may react much faster to your questions!

THE AMAZING CATALOGUE

Yes… we love the circus, we’re in love with this project…
But we love the entire catalogue of our games, and we want to share them with you. That is why we put a lot of effort into reaching out to our developers and communities to live stream them for you. We hope you are going to watch some and enjoy it!

A big THANK YOU to all the streamers, especially from the Crossroads Inn community! *Updates are coming soon, please don’t worry!*

MORE FUN COMING SOON

We're having loads of fun recently parkouring with George, the cutest Giraffe on earth, and an official mascot right from the Valley Children’s Hospital!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341900/Castle_on_the_Coast/
Check out the game’s trailer and wishlist it now! The release date is yet unannounced, but expected around the “back to school” period (for console platforms as well, shhh… ;-)). Once released, 10% of the revenues will be granted to the abovementioned hospital to support their great medical care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdXTR8_S7_Q

MOONSHINE BREWING... WIP

Our internal early stage development project, known as Moonshiners The Game, got its product card upgraded. We expect to start sharing some dev diaries soon, so wishlist now and stay tuned!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066760/Moonshiners_The_Game/

KLABATER'S MATES

We invited our mates to the event. Please meet them and make sure you check out their offerings!

Under The Counter from Korba Games - wishlist now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1535630/Under_the_Counter/

Strategic Mind Series from Starni Games - check out their newly released Fight For Freedom and coming soon Spirit of Liberty. We are working closely with Starni Games to port their Strategic Mind series to consoles this year!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1381850/Strategic_Mind_Fight_for_Freedom
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1474770/Strategic_Mind_Spirit_of_Liberty

Weedcraft from Devolver Digital - we are proud to be porting this great production to consoles!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/622720/Weedcraft_Inc/

Effie and Big Pharma being our major console porting projects!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/975950/Effie/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/344850/Big_Pharma/

FOREWORD

There have also been many good changes within Klabater lately, including our branding refreshment and a new website coming soon. There are many new developers we met in the past months and we’re excited to soon announce to you the new productions coming!

Thank you for your continued support! Stay with us, aye!

Klabater team

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06 May 2021Developer post

THE AMAZING AMERICAN CIRCUS WITH A RELEASE DATE, BETA TESTS AND TRAILER

Hey guys! We have already informed you about the upcoming The Amazing American Circus game . In Klabater we treat it as an unofficial last part of our history-inspired trilogy which includes Help Will Come Tomorrow as well. We really hope you guys will find The Amazing American C

Hey guys!

We have already informed you about the upcoming The Amazing American Circus game. In Klabater we treat it as an unofficial last part of our history-inspired trilogy which includes Help Will Come Tomorrow as well. We really hope you guys will find The Amazing American Circus interesting!!!

We are pleased to announce that The Amazing American Circus will hit PC and consoles on August 12 this year but that we will also like to share the new trailer and to let you know about upcoming beta tests for this game.

First of all, please check the new trailer introducing the story of the game:

Watch on YouTube

The decision to postpone the premiere to August is due to the commitment to the final quality and enjoyment of the game, and the additional time needed to properly certify the game on all console platforms. But we also want to let you test the game (below!). We are pleased with the quality of the game as it stands and believe that the best we can do in the coming weeks is just to let the gamers who follow the production play it.

BETA TESTS

Tomorrow (May 7) Klabater will start the initial beta testing phase of the game. The players who supported the game during the successful Kickstarter campaign will get to play it first.

Buuut… on May 20, the open beta tests will begin, which will be carried out with the help of the Steam Playtest mechanics - details will be provided soon (it is worth following the information appearing on the official The Amazing American Circus Discord channel). Players will be able to test fragments of the first of the four regions available in the game.

Below is a planned map of the development of Klabater's flagship title for 2021:

The Amazing American Circus is a blend of a Slay the Spire-style card game with Tycoon and simulation mechanics, as well as thoughtful resource management. Manage not only your artists but the entire circus camp. How you expand your circus depends only on you!

What The Amazing American Circus has to offer?:

🎪 Become a legend! Save a run-down circus, gather a troupe of performers, and dare to defy the greatest showman on earth - P.T Barnum himself.
🎪 Recruit and train over 15 different types of circus artists
🎪 Take part in exciting battles on the circus arena using the beautifully illustrated collectible cards
🎪 Upgrade your circus caravan thanks to different types of wagons offering over 100 possible modifications
🎪 Meet both historical and fictional characters deeply embedded in American folklore, such as John D. Rockefeller, Susan B. Anthony, or Nikola Tesla
🎪 Immerse yourself in a story taking place during the turbulent era of the fading Wild West and enter the beautiful and dark world of Native American folklore and the immigrant populace
🎪 Listen to a unique soundtrack inspired by classic circus music and American country & folk

The Amazing American Circus will be released on August 12, 2021!

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15 Mar 2021Developer post

The patch 1.1.2 has come...

Hello fellow survivors! There has been a lot of feedback coming from you through all of our channels. We can see a great interest in Help Will Come Tomorrow - you shared some creative ideas for the game’s expansion, reported issues, shared your positive impressions. Thank you so

09 Feb 2021Developer post

THE AMAZING AMERICAN CIRCUS Crowdfunding Campaign!

Dear friends! We are happy to let you know that we have just launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for our fresh project, The Amazing American Circus. It has a special meaning for us, inasmuch as we are the originators of the whole idea to carry players into the world o

Dear friends!

We are happy to let you know that we have just launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for our fresh project, The Amazing American Circus. It has a special meaning for us, inasmuch as we are the originators of the whole idea to carry players into the world of circus from the Gilded Age of the USA.

You will find the Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/klabater/the-amazing-american-circus.

All of that in the eye-pleasing, hand drawn graphic design!

Add a game to your wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433860/The_Amazing_American_Circus/

The Amazing American Circus is a single-player deck-building video game with resource management elements, tycoon, and exploration. If Slay the Spire! appealed to you, as well as other card games dedicated to single-player, we are sure you would love The Amazing American Circus. Hire artists, each with their own set of cards, and travel across the Gilded Age USA, meeting famous people, completing quests - and become the greatest showman on Earth!

We highly encourage you to support the game! :)

In The Amazing American Circus, you’ll build a circus empire from scratch. Flesh and blood opponents, as well as characters known from the American folklore, will stand in your way to success. You’ll come across violent crimes and social inequalities. As a novice owner of a small and run-down circus, you’ll have to face the historical giant of this industry - P.T. Barnum. Can you defeat him?

Deliver a perfect show in a special card duel between you and the audience. Their boredom is your enemy, and your performances and tricks are the best weapons. Choose your cards wisely and try to figure out the mood of the crowd. What’s attractive in the deep South won’t necessarily work in the industrialized North!

The Amazing American Circus Kickstarter campaign is supported by many new game-related materials, screens and artwork!
Make sure you check a new gameplay trailer:

https://youtu.be/wVXT7dS7YGE

KLABATER TEAM

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26 Nov 2020Developer post

HWCT DISCOUNT & KLABATER'S HISTORICAL TRILOGY!

Dear Survivors, If you followed/wishlisted Help Will Come Tomorrow , but for some reason still haven’t decided to buy the game, we encourage you to do this now, as it is available in Steam’s Autumn Sale with a decent 60% discount ! It won't be cheaper anytime soon:) But… the reas

26 Oct 2020Developer post

The Amazing American Circus announced!

Klabater, a developer of Crossroads Inn, and Juggler Games - studio behind My Memory of Us, have announced their new collaborative production - The Amazing American Circus. The game is set to be released on PC and consoles in 2021. Watch the announcement teaser trailer: Check Ste

Klabater, a developer of Crossroads Inn, and Juggler Games - studio behind My Memory of Us, have announced their new collaborative production - The Amazing American Circus. The game is set to be released on PC and consoles in 2021.

Watch the announcement teaser trailer:
https://youtu.be/JYf6bnOrLI8
Check Steam Card: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433860/The_Amazing_American_Circus/

The Amazing American Circus is a unique blend of a card game, tycoon, and an adventure game. Build a wandering circus, collect a strong deck of cards, gather a fantastic troupe of artists and performers, and travel across the 19th century United States! Dare to challenge the legendary P.T. Barnum and make your enterprise the most incredible show of America!

"At Klabater, we are fascinated by history. We develop and publish narrative-driven games that depict vital and thought-provoking moments in life. We are currently focusing on the turbulent times of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Amazing American Circus marks a bold third chapter in our ambitious project of games that combine captivating narratives from that era with eye-catching art and compelling gameplay. The best-selling games We. The Revolution and Help Will Come Tomorrow were the first two chapters." - Said Michal Gembicki, CEO at Klabater.

The Amazing American Circus tells the story of the most iconic entertainment in American history. The USA, during the Gilded Age, is a turbulent place with serious social problems and rapid economic growth with railroads and industrialization leading the way. On the East Coast, a modern metropolis springs up, while in the west, cowboys and robber barons and farmers battle for a piece of the new American dream… A new era is coming, and it may be the right moment for a traveling circus to flourish.

“The Amazing American Circus blends our unique artistic vision with meticulous gameplay design.” said Lukasz Janczuk from Juggler Games. “My Memory of Us was an important story of two kids escaping an oppressive system through varied logical puzzles. With The Amazing American Circus we want to offer an exotic world of pioneer entertainers, alongside a challenging card game and enjoyable management system.”

You take the role of an impoverished owner of a traveling Circus. Through your personal and multithreaded story, The Amazing American Circus reveals mysteries behind a uniquely American form of entertainment.
Deliver a perfect show in a special card duel between you and the audience. Boredom is your enemy, and your performances and tricks are your best weapons. Choose your cards wisely and try to figure out the mood of the crowd. As a traveling Circus owner, you need to look for new troupe members. During your travels, you will try to gather an exotic crew of performers, but can you deliver the best shows, win the audience’s approval, or will you fail?

A unique story filled with love affairs, hateful enemies, and magnificent shows with challenging audiences and quests, all of this wrapped up in a writing style that resembles the dime novels from the turn of the 20th century - that's what The Amazing American Circus offers.

What The Amazing American Circus has to offer?

Save a run-down circus, gather a troupe of performers, and dare to defy the greatest showman on earth - P.T Barnum himself.
Enjoy an original and challenging card game. You will battle against your greatest enemies, audience boredom, and stagnation.
Gather a group of extraordinary artists and twisted individuals, each with their own story to tell, and journey across the 19th century United States.
Indulge in a story set in the turbulent times of the Industrial Revolution and the dusk of the Wild West era, and dive into the beautiful and grim world of the American folklore
100+ real historical and legendary characters from the verge of the 19th and 20th century to encounter, such as John D. Rockefeller, Susan B. Anthony, or Nikola Tesla.
Experience an epic soundtrack inspired by classical circus music

The Amazing American Circus will be released in 2021.

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24 Oct 2020Developer post

New Community Tools!

Dear Survivors! Long time no hear! We have significantly exciting news for you today ːsteamhappyː As promised some time ago, we may happily confirm that from now on we have added Steam community tools for your cheerful joy and amusement! Among them are unique: badges, trading car

15 Oct 2020Developer post

This is the Zodiac Speaking is available!

Hi All, It's Piotr, community manager at Klabater publishing. I wanted to let you know that we have just released This is the Zodiac Speaking , a noir, fact-based single-player psychological thriller. We are happy to let you know about it as this is a completely new game from the

Hi All,

It's Piotr, community manager at Klabater publishing. I wanted to let you know that we have just released This is the Zodiac Speaking, a noir, fact-based single-player psychological thriller.

We are happy to let you know about it as this is a completely new game from the talented Punch Punk team, who we all love for their amazing work on Apocalipsis: Harry at the End of the World (also released by Klabater). Zodiac is set in a completely different setting than the previous title, but both games share a unique artistic vision blended with an immersive story. We encourage you to check it:)

Check the game here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/907710/This_is_the_Zodiac_Speaking/

This is the Zodiac Speaking is a noir, fact-based single-player psychological thriller. Told from a first-person perspective, you play as Robert, a Bay Area journalist who survived a brutal attack by the notorious Zodiac serial killer. He will have to confront his traumatic demons if he hopes to stand a chance of discovering the Zodiac’s identity and bringing him to justice.

This is the Zodiac Speaking offers two distinct gameplay modes. One that blends storytelling with stealth and action gameplay elements while the second (Detective mode) emphasizes storytelling to fully immerse you in the Zodiac investigation. The game mixes factually recreated crime scene details, and clues down, including the Zodiac’s cipher and even the misspellings in the Zodiac’s letters to the press with a fictional storyline, a mind-bending experience.

Play This is the Zodiac Speaking and:

Discover real-life facts and evidence from America’s most famous never caught serial killer
Experience the story from the perspective of a person who survived the attack of the serial killer, face your trauma, and run an investigation that may lead you to the truth about Zodiac
Unravel the details of the murders, visit the crime scenes, and experience real psychological sessions that will help you to manage your traumas
Reveal the 3 alternative endings, all based upon your investigation decisions
Enjoy the atmospheric, soundtrack, and original stylized visual style
Stylized low poly retro-70s-inspired graphics based on a symbolic approach of J.W. Goethe’s theory and psychology of colors and how they impact mood and perception. It is supposed to look like you are watching TV in the 1970s

Klabater team

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28 Aug 2020Developer post

Patch 1.1.1 has landed with NEW SCENARIO!

Hello everyone, We are happy to tell you that with this update, we can deliver another alternative scenario! We read your reviews and discussions very carefully, both on the forums and Discord. One thing you paid particular attention to was the desire to know the fates of our her

20 Aug 2020Developer post

HELIBORNE: ENHANCED EDITION AVAILABLE NOW!

Hi guys! Heliborne is one of the most successful Klabater's releases. Initially released in 2017, it remains one of the publisher’s flagships. Today we would love to let you know that the game just debuted in its ultimate shape! Heliborne , the Ultimate Helicopter Warfare Experie

Hi guys!

Heliborne is one of the most successful Klabater's releases. Initially released in 2017, it remains one of the publisher’s flagships. Today we would love to let you know that the game just debuted in its ultimate shape!

Heliborne, the Ultimate Helicopter Warfare Experience, is now taken to new heights as the game officially becomes Heliborne: Enhanced Edition! The game’s definitive edition brings not only tons of improvement and new content but also debuts at a new price (29,99 USD/EUR) for both the game and all DLCs included!

--> Heliborne: Enhanced Edition Steam Card
--> WATCH HELIBORNE ENHANCED EDITION TRAILER

From now on there is only one ‘Enhanced’ edition of the game containing the base game with all the DLCs released until now (over a dozen!) in the price of the regular game! Klabater decided that all the gamers who already paid for the original edition will now receive Enhanced Edition and ALL DLCs for free!

Heliborne: Enhanced Edition is the next big step for the franchise, meant as a final version of the Heliborne game dedicated to those who love the game already but also for newcomers. It’s a brand new visual quality mixed with significant gameplay overhaul. The development team is now working on the console edition of Enhanced Edition, and more info will be revealed soon!

With Heliborne: Enhanced Edition, the Ultimate PC Helicopter Warfare Experience is now taken to new heights!

New Prototype Machines
Fully Upgraded Game Engine
New Day & Night Maps
Updated in-game Physics
Empowered Multiplayer Experience
Refreshed User Interface

As we promised to our community, all who have bought the game before will get the free update to Enhanced Edition! This is our way of saying thank you’ to all the community that helped us and supported us for years. So, even if you own the basic version of the game with no DLC installed, you will still get access to both the Enhanced Edition of the game and ALL DLCs released until now! Enjoy!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE PLAYERS?

With Heliborne: Enhanced Edition players get the basic game and over a dozen of cool DLC at a very, very reasonable price. A summary of a player’s ‘savings’ below:

The previous Heliborne price was 19,99 USD/EUR, and DLCs were altogether worth 54,85 USD/EUR... So, until now, the whole package cost 75 USD/EUR.
From August 20, the 75 USD/EUR value content will be priced at 29,99 USD/EUR... As simple as that! You get EVERYTHING at once, and you SAVE 60%!

KLABATER TEAM

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04 Aug 2020Developer post

This is the Zodiac Speaking Crowdfunding Campaign Begins Today

THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING COMING TO PC, on SEPT. 24, 2020 Hi folks, In Klabater we focus on narrative and story-driven games regardless of the genre. This is why we sometimes share some information with all the fans of our games here on Steam via publisher announcements. Please

THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING COMING TO PC, on SEPT. 24, 2020

Hi folks,

In Klabater we focus on narrative and story-driven games regardless of the genre. This is why we sometimes share some information with all the fans of our games here on Steam via publisher announcements. Please don't be mad, we do it when we feel you really may be interested in a certain game if you liked other games we have published ːsteamhappyː. Today we would like to introduce you to This is the Zodiac Speaking, an ambitious game created by a team of award-winning writers, developers, acclaimed musicians, and even a legendary music label!

$13 000 and world fame – this is what This is the Zodiac Speaking developers are aiming for!
Today Punch Punk Games (developer) and Klabater (publisher) have launched a 30-day Kickstarter campaign.

THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING KICKSTARTER

This is the Zodiac Speaking is a fact-based single-player noir/psychological thriller based on the story of Zodiac, one of the most famous never-caught serial killers. It mixes vintage ’70s California visuals and an original epic cinematic soundtrack with gameplay elements that include classic horror, investigation, stealth mechanics, and multiple endings to discover. It offers two unique gameplay modes, one that blends storytelling with stealth-action gameplay and the other (Detective Mode) that emphasizes immersive investigative storytelling.

Play as San Francisco journalist Robert Hartnell. Robert receives a mysterious phone call from the serial killer Zodiac who greets him with the infamous ‘hello, this is the Zodiac speaking’. This single event kicks off a series of events that will take Robert down a spiraling path toward confronting one of America’s most notorious killers and...his own past.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5StW5YDCzNE

ADD THE GAME TO YOUR WISHLIST NOW

https://store.steampowered.com/app/907710

"This is the Zodiac Speaking is a true American crime story. The Zodiac killer is ingrained in American pop culture. And though this game is by no means a homage to serial killers, it’s a story about their victims and the people who survived,” said Krzysztof Grudziński, Director and Narrative Designer in Punch Punk Games “The selection of Zodiac is the backdrop we are using to tell a unique story about a troubled protagonist, a San Francisco based journalist Robert Hartnell, who one day receives an ominous phone call. We look forward to sharing Robert’s story with you on September 24, regardless of the level of campaign’ success.”

MORE THAN A GAME! Meet the amazing team behind This is the Zodiac Speaking

The co-author of the script to This is the Zodiac Speaking is Lukasz Orbitowski, one of the best Polish writers, laureate of the ultra-prestigious Paszporty Polityki pop-cultural award and nominated for the Nike Award (most important literature prize). Orbitowski is one of Poland's most important horror authors. Together with Krzysztof Grudziński, Head of Punch Punk Games, they plunged into the dark and dangerous 70s to produce an immersive and mature story.

Krzysztof Grudzinski & Lukasz Orbitowski

Music for the game was created by AGIM, a restless innovator and experimenter of the Polish electronic music scene. The official soundtrack from the game will be published in Europe (digital distribution and vinyl edition) by a legendary electronic music label, Pias Recordings. The amazing soundtrack prepared by A_GIM, an acclaimed DJ, instantly sparked the interest among the Pias team. Pias will work with Klabater, the publisher of the game.

AGIM

Joint-CEO in Klabater. “Acclaimed musicians, awarded writers, and of course very talented Punch Punk development team lead by Krzysztof Grudziński, they are all on board. I’m really excited about this joint cooperation. Narrative games at their best!”

PLAY THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING AND:

Discover the facts and evidence-based story of America’s most famous never-caught serial killer.
Experience the story from the perspective of a person who survived the attack of the serial killer, face your trauma, and run an investigation that will lead you to the truth about Zodiac.
Unravel the details behind the murders, visit locations inspired by the original crime scenes, experience real psychological sessions that will help you to manage your traumas.
Reveal 3 alternative endings, all based upon your investigation decisions.
Enjoy the atmospheric film music and original retro-inspired art style.
Travel to the vintage ’70s and feel the old-school vibe while visiting faithfully depicted California’s hallmark spots from the past.

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25 Jun 2020Developer post

Steam Summer Sale is here!

Klabater's summer offensive continues! Steam Summer Sale is now live and you can grab our amazing games with ice-cold discounts! Some of them are discounted for the very first time and others were never discounted so 'drastically'. Sooooo, what better time to complete your games

Updates & announcements

Enjoy it with us and an -81% off on Help Will Come Tomorrow.

Yes, you read that right—90% off! It's a discount frenzy like no other, and you won't want to miss it.

Sale runs from June 1 to June 8!

🥶 Beat the unbearable cold of Siberia and prove you are a true survivor! ❄️ Steam Survival Fest is live! ❄️ Up till August 8th, enjoy a massive discount on "Help Will Come Tomorrow" - 80% OFF! Remember! This is the Festival of Fortitude!

☀️ The Summer Sale is back! As every year, Steam brought to you a lot of sunshine and some amazing deals for all of our titles! Among them, you can find Help Will Come Tomorrow, now at 75% off

AHOY, OUR DEAR COMMUNITY!

BEST MONTH EVER! OUT NOW

MOONSHINE INC. COMING THIS AUTUMN!

NEW RELEASES

CROSSROADS INN ANNIVERSARY EDITION - NEW CONTENT UPDATE

STEAM DECK READY!

❤️ This bittersweet roller coaster through the tragic and magical moments of motherhood is finally getting on the road! ❤️

🎵 It'll Be The Best Month Ever! 🎵

So what does motherhood mean to you? You can find out RIGHT NOW!

We are happy to announce that our new game, The Amazing American Circus is out now! If you liked other Klabater titles, this one is for you!

Here’s a launch trailer:

We do have some reviews already online, here are a few quotes:

Just as a reminder, here’s what you can get:

TO START WITH

But the sale event is not just about the sales…

THE AMAZING CATALOGUE

MORE FUN COMING SOON

MOONSHINE BREWING... WIP

KLABATER'S MATES

FOREWORD

Hello fellow survivors!

In this update we come with the next portion of fixes, PATCH 1.1.2:

We also updated the link to our DISCORD channel, which was recently moved to a new server.

THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING COMING TO PC, on SEPT. 24, 2020