DYSTORIA

Tri-Coastal Games · Hound Picked Games

Released: Feb 20, 2017
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 08 Sep 2026, 21:04 GMT

Updates & announcements

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01 Aug 2020Developer post
Double Kick Heroes Launch News
🤘 The wait is almost over! 🤘 We wanted to let you know that Double Kick Heroes will be leaving Early Access on August 13th 😈 It’s time to jump out of the mosh-pit and into your Gundillac, Sheila, and take on the baddest of badasses and survive in this metal moshing and mayhemi
🤘 The wait is almost over! 🤘 We wanted to let you know that Double Kick Heroes will be leaving Early Access on August 13th 😈 It’s time to jump out of the mosh-pit and into your Gundillac, Sheila, and take on the baddest of badasses and survive in this metal moshing and mayhemic post-apocalyptic nightmarish wasteland. "Man, it’s been a long journey but we’re pumped to be finally sharing Double Kick Heroes with you all" David Elahee - Headbang Club. "We hope that you love our game as much as we do and enjoy the kick-ass soundtrack we’ve put together to celebrate all things metal. We can’t wait for people to try out air controls for Nintendo Switch which is a heap load of metallic fun, but please drum responsibly". As well as leaving Early Access, Double Kick Heroes will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 13th, followed by a simultaneous release on Game Pass for Xbox One and PC and the Xbox and Microsoft Store on August 28th!!! https://youtu.be/rcynIN9i3cw If you've not been following our road through Early Access, here are some features you can expect on August 13th:
A full story mode that’s accompanied by 50 kerranging songs, including the OST Volume 2 Update, by top artists such as Ultra Vomit, Volkorx, Gorod, Jinjer, Carpenter Brut and Gojira!
Unique Rhythm shooter mashup with incredibly detailed pixel art
5 difficulty settings to test even the most metal of metal head’s skills
Tons of accessibility options
USB drum and guitar support on PC (and Xbox One)
In addition to this, we have some Nintendo Switch Joy Con Alternative Motion Control Methods prepared for launch including:
Air drumming - Joy Con used as drumsticks, keeping in rhythm of game
Air beat - Can't drum? No Problem! Stomp to the beat with your Joy Con
Want the all out motion controlled experience and really put that double kick pedal to the metal? Then it's time to use two sets of Joy Con, one in your socks and one in your hands and drum and stomp your way through the apocalypse!
We can't wait for you to get your hands on Double Kick Heroes and want to thank everyone for joining us on this journey. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter for more news and announcements in the build-up to launch.
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07 May 2020Developer post
Announcing NAIRI: Rising Tide 🌊 - coming 2021
The wait is finally over and we're thrilled to finally be able to tell you that Rising Tide 🌊 from HomeBearStudio is in development and aiming for a 2021 release. You can wishlist Rising Tide right now! 👇 The story continues in the second chapter of NAIRI! After the events of N
The wait is finally over and we're thrilled to finally be able to tell you that Rising Tide 🌊 from HomeBearStudio is in development and aiming for a 2021 release. You can wishlist Rising Tide right now! 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225200/NAIRI_Rising_Tide/ The story continues in the second chapter of NAIRI! After the events of NAIRI: Tower of Shirin, Nairi continues on her quest to save her family. While she and her companions try to overcome the many dangers of the corrupt city of Shirin, an apocalyptic prophecy threatens to devour everything. Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhyKYhLVO3M Features:
Lively interconnected overworld, complete with mysterious ruins waiting to be discovered!
Delve into secluded puzzle-dungeons and solve their many challenging brainteasers!
Charming, yet melancholic, story written to captivate players of any age!
Unique, lovingly hand-drawn art style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli and Disney!
Tons of all-new characters ready to charm you… and ask for your help!
Brand new quality-of-life features, such as a map and fast-travel system!
A reworked inventory system allows for more creative item combinations!
More interesting rewards and treasures to collect!
More customizable hint system to better tailor your experience!
NAIRI: Rising Tide Demo Coming on May 21st this year (that's just two weeks away!) we're releasing a free demo of Rising Tide for you to get a sneak peek of gameplay and sets the scene for what will be an exciting second chapter! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225060/NAIRI_Rising_Tide__Prologue/ Don't forget to wishlist the demo separately to be alerted as soon as it is released 😍 The official NAIRI Chapters Discord: We're also excited to announce that we've recently launched a brand new Discord community, 100% focused on Nairi, Rex and the adventures that await them in both Tower of Shirin and Rising Tide. https://discord.gg/nairi Reasons to join:
Be among the first to hear about development news and updates
Invites to testing sessions
Fanart
Developer discussions and AMA sessions
Giveaways, competitions and much, much more as we continue development.
Don't worry if you don't use Discord, we'll still be updating Steam with news as it happens!🥰 Just be sure to wishlist Rising Tide for monthly updates. Don't forget, NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is just £3.99 on Steam or you can grab the Deluxe Edition which includes the NAIRI TOS OST and Artbook! https://store.steampowered.com/app/802450/NAIRI_Tower_of_Shirin/
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03 Apr 2020Developer post
HyperParasite is out now!
What a journey it has been, but today we are thrilled to announce that HyperParasite has left Early Access and 1.0 is available RIGHT NOW here on Steam! We’re also super excited to announce that the game is available globally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It’s b
What a journey it has been, but today we are thrilled to announce that HyperParasite has left Early Access and 1.0 is available RIGHT NOW here on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/838110/HyperParasite/ We’re also super excited to announce that the game is available globally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It’s brand new trailer time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Y7CLiJD60 From everyone here at Hound Picked Games and Troglobytes Games, we want to thank each and every one of you for your support and encouragement throughout development, Early Access and eventual launch. We’ve been humbled by the critic reviews, the sheer number of streamers and content creators requesting to check out HyperParasite, and the feedback you the players have given us since we launched into EA.
Launch Discounts 💰
HyperParasite has launched with discounts across ALL platforms: Here on Steam, you can bag yourself a copy of the game with 33% off for a limited time until April 18th. This discount is also available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 until April 18th. Our Nintendo Switch publishing partner has set up the following exciting promotions:
EU - 24th March - 18th April 33% discount for all pre-orders and purchases
EU - 24th March - 18th April 50% discount for all QubicGames customers
NA - 24th March - 12th April 33% discount for all pre-orders and purchases
NA - 24th March - 18th April 50% discount for all QubicGames customers

HyperParasite Reviews

Saving Content - This is the definition of a Steam Early Access success. HyperParasite excites and delights every time you play it.
Game Asylum - ...once it gets under your skin it provides an itch that’s satisfying to scratch
Switchaboo - HyperParasite is simply an absolute pleasure to play. The gameplay is tight, the concept is marvelously unique and you feel rewarded with each playthrough as you unlock more host bodies to control.
JPS SwitchMania - 9/10
IndieGameWebsite - 8/10
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20 Aug 2019Developer post
Weekly Update #16 - Let's Talk About Act 4 & Release Dates
It’s Gamescom week, Parasites, and this week’s update is the largest one to date. We’ve got a ton of stuff to get through including new content (did we mention Act 4 is now complete?), what’s happening at Gamescom, release date news and much more. Shall we begin? What’s NEW in 0.
It’s Gamescom week, Parasites, and this week’s update is the largest one to date. We’ve got a ton of stuff to get through including new content (did we mention Act 4 is now complete?), what’s happening at Gamescom, release date news and much more. Shall we begin?
What’s NEW in 0.1908.1

Completed Act 4: The Desert.
Completed The Desert level.
Added new themed rooms to The Desert.
Added new secrets to The Desert.
Added Area 81 sublevel with new character classes, themed rooms, traps, secrets etc.
Added a brand new character class (as playable and AI character): the Alien Creature.
Added a brand new character class (as playable and AI character): the Researcher.
Updated & added character descriptions in the Almanac.

FIXED

Fixed quicksand traps.
Fixed Space Huntress’ primary attack.
Fixed Space Huntress’ special attack.
Fixed Pyromaniac’s special attack.
Fixed characters’ GUI.
Fixed Werewolf Pre Attack (as miniboss).
Fixed miniboss rooms unlocking behavior.
Fixed some Old Sewers rooms.
Fixed Third Boss shop room.
Fixed Fourth Boss shop room.
NEW TRAILER ALERT FOR ACT 4! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhh7Fcds_B4&feature=youtu.be
Gamescom 2019
We’re here! We made it to Gamescom and Saverio (the boss Parasite here at Troglobytes HQ) is on hand with this brand new build of HyperParasite. Everything above is ready and waiting. We can’t wait to show press, influencers and visitors what we have been working on implementing. Come and visit us in Hall 10.1 in the Entertainment Area of the Spanish Pavilion.
Release Date Update + New Price
Since we released HyperParasite on Steam Early Access, the game has received weekly updates including two complete brand new acts, developer and community gameplay streams, a shit ton of new characters, levels, mini-bosses, BIG bosses, gameplay mechanics and quality of life features. As we continue to add more and more to the game, we feel it’s now the right time to increase the price from $10.99 to $12.99. Boss Parasite Saverio released the following statement to the video game press earlier today; “With the implementation of Act 4, we feel it’s the right time to increase the price from $10.99 to $12.99, which we feel still offers incredible value for money. If you’re at Gamescom, we’d love to show you how far our game has come along in development since our initial Early Access release!” In addition to the pricing update, we’re also announcing that our planned full, and final, release for HyperParasite will now be Q1 2020. This gives our team the time required to complete not just the Steam build, but the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch build too. We’ll continue to keep you updated here via the Steam store page and here on Twitter. Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/838110/HyperParasite/
WEEKLY STREAM
It’s Gamescom week, so things are MAD busy here. We’ll be doing our best to do some live streaming here on Steam, so keep an eye on our Twitter account for live updates. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitch too! If you’re a streamer on Mixer, and want to be hosted by Hound Picked’s new channel, whilst getting hands on with HyperParasite, then let us know [email protected].
COMMUNITY NEWS
Don’t forget about the brand new HyperParasite Wiki, which went live last week, thanks to our friends over at GamePedia. Since launch, it’s been updated with all the character descriptions and weapon info, with more to come in the following weeks. Are you following us on social media? If not, don’t forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies on…
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
Make sure you get this looked at over on Discord, and become a part of the outbreak on the ground floor.
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09 Aug 2019Developer post
HyperParasite Update #15 - Guarding the Desert, Gamescom 2019 & Official Wiki
Hey, Parasite fans - surprise! Troglobytes are back, with new updates, bug fixes, news on Gamescom 2019, a Wiki and a ton more. So, sit back and strap yourselves in, we’re about to get started! What’s NEW in 0.1908.0 Watch out for the Guards Towers Added brand new rooms on the De
Hey, Parasite fans - surprise! Troglobytes are back, with new updates, bug fixes, news on Gamescom 2019, a Wiki and a ton more. So, sit back and strap yourselves in, we’re about to get started!
What’s NEW in 0.1908.0
Watch out for the Guards Towers
Added brand new rooms on the Desert level including the Guard Towers.
Added the QOL Save and Quit mechanic. Now after defeating a boss you can decide to temporarily interrupt your run, save and then play it again whenever you want!
Added the highly requested support for Steam Cloud.
Added a brand new Desert mini-boss class (as AI and playable character): the Clerk Guy.
Only wimps… or the very smart Parasite… use Save & Quit
FIXED

Fixed Geisha’s Secondary Attack.
Fixed Alien Hunter’s Primary Attack.
Fixed Karateka Master’s clones’ behaviour.
Fixed Mad Scientist’s clones’ behaviour.
Fixed Space Huntress’ Primary Attack.
Fixed Combo’s mechanic.
Fixed some Desert room’s behaviour.
New Desert Mini Boss Clerk Guy
WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA

Complete The Desert level with new themed rooms, traps, secrets and more.
Add Area 81 sublevel with new character classes, themed rooms, traps, secrets and more.

Gamescom 2019
Troglobytes Games going to be exhibiting at Gamescom 2019 and they can’t wait to show press, influencers and visitors what they have been working on these last four weeks. Are you going to Gamescom? If so, make sure to swing by and visit them in Hall 10.1 in the Entertainment Area of the Spanish Pavilion to get hands-on with the HyperParasite. As well as exhibiting at Gamescom, we’re going to be announcing some big news at the same time. So if you haven’t already, don’t forget to Wishlist HyperParasite here on Steam and follow us on Twitter. Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/838110/HyperParasite/
WEEKLY STREAM
Join the Troglobytes team tonight LIVE here on Steam as Mr Kittemurt takes you through what is new in 0.1908.0 and answers your questions live on the stream. It all kicks off at 9 PM CEST. You can check our handy timezone checker right here. Don’t forget to follow them on Twitch too! If you’re a streamer on Mixer and want to be hosted by Hound Pickeds new channel whilst getting hands-on with HyperParasite, then let us know [email protected].
COMMUNITY NEWS
We’ve only gone and set up a brand new HyperParasite Wiki thanks to our friends over at GamePedia. The Wiki is constantly being updated by players, as well as the Troglobytes team and already contains information on available characters, enemies, levels and gameplay. Feel free to get stuck in and update anything you spot. More will be added over time and we’d recommend keeping an eye on things. Are you following us on social media? If not, don’t forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies on…
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
Make sure you get this looked at over on Discord and become a part of the outbreak on the ground floor.
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28 Jun 2019Developer post
Weekly Update #10 - New characters, bosses and 25% off!
Hey Parasites, old and new, welcome to this killer Early Access update. We’ve got a ton to get through, including of course the fact that HyperParasite is 25% off right now as part of the Steam Summer Sale. It’s never been a better time than now to take the plunge and seek out wo
Hey Parasites, old and new, welcome to this killer Early Access update. We’ve got a ton to get through, including of course the fact that HyperParasite is 25% off right now as part of the Steam Summer Sale. It’s never been a better time than now to take the plunge and seek out world destruction, or if you’re feeling generous, gift HyperParasite to a friend! On top of that, we may have only just gone and added 1x new main level, 5x brand new characters, 2x new mini-bosses and 1x new main boss. I mean, holy s**t! That's a lot of content to get stuck into. So, shall we begin?
What’s changed in 0.1906.3

Added Act 4 main level: The Desert
Added Act 4 character: the Adventurer
Added Act 4 character: the Diesel Punk
Added Act 4 character: the Android Hunter
Added Act 4 character: the Mercenary
Added Act 4 character: the Nam Veteran
Added Act 4 mini boss: the Alien Hunter
Added Act 4 mini boss: the Space Huntress
Added Act 4 boss: Sandsneaks

FIXED

Fixed a crash involving the Helicopter’s bombs
Stopped train’s sound when interacting with the train’s lever
Faded to exploration soundtrack when the Helicopter is defeated
Fixed a crash involving gamepads’ support
Fixed a crash involving Karateka’ primary attack
Fixed a crash involving Kickboxer’s primary attack
Fixed Pause Menu showing using ESC key
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4lrKbul1ks
WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA

Complete The Desert level incl. New themed rooms, traps and secrets

WEEKLY STREAM
Join us LIVE on the Steam store page as we showcase all of this week’s updates, discuss what's coming next in Early Access and, as always, attempt to destroy the world one host body at a time. We’re going live at 9PM CEST - Don’t miss it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/838110/HyperParasite/?curator_clanid=33190580 Seriously, don’t miss it. Our friends at Hound Picked Games will also soon be streaming HyperParasite action on a weekly basis. Hound Picked Games are our Co-Publisher and you’ll be able to keep up with their streams over on Mixer. If you’re a streamer on Mixer, and want to be hosted by Hound Pickeds new channel whilst getting hands on with HyperParasite, then let us know [email protected].
COMMUNITY NEWS
Are you following us on social media? If not, don’t forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies on…
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
We’re also providing a quick recap of the acts over on IMGUR, so make sure you check that out. There’s also new and exciting developments to follow in the Discord community, as we’ll be featuring more parasite themed fun, with a chance to show off your eighties knowledge and possibly win something in return. Not only is HyperParasite on sale, but so are these other awesome indie games from Hound Picked Games. DYSTORIA - 50% OFF! https://store.steampowered.com/app/516580/DYSTORIA/?curator_clanid=33190580 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin - 55% OFF! https://store.steampowered.com/app/802450/NAIRI_Tower_of_Shirin/?curator_clanid=33190580 Double Kick Heroes - 20% OFF! https://store.steampowered.com/app/589670/Double_Kick_Heroes/?curator_clanid=33190580 Battle Princess Madelyn - 40% OFF! https://store.steampowered.com/app/603930/Battle_Princess_Madelyn/?curator_clanid=3319058 Join the HyperParasite Official Discord Server
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26 Jun 2019Developer post
🐶 Hound Picked 🎮 Summer Sale 🌞
The summer 🌞 is finally here and with it some incredible discounts up to 55% OFF across all the Hound Picked Games co-published titles. Check them out below! ⬇️ HyperParasite - 25% OFF! DYSTORIA - 50% OFF! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin - 55% OFF! Double Kick Heroes - 20% OFF! Battle Pr
21 Jun 2018Developer post
Star Sized Steam Summer Sale Savings
Welcome fellow Elites, Don’t let this deal pass you by. Our biggest discount ever, and one steal of a deal. Strap on your space suit and take a ride dripping in Neon and Retro Futuristic style as you battle your way through 29 back breaking stages to a rocking synthwave soundtrac
01 Jul 2017Developer post
SIZZLING STEAM SUMMER SALE
Greetings fellow elites of Dystoria, So its that special time of year again, the Steam Summer Sale, Yahoo!! So as you're riding out that Summer Heat Wave why not treat yourself to the lowest price yet on Dystoria. If your looking for a steal of a deal now would seem the most oppo
01 Jul 2017Developer post
SIZZLING STEAM SUMMER SALE
Greetings fellow elites of Dystoria, So its that special time of year again, the Steam Summer Sale, Yahoo!! So as you're riding out that Summer Heat Wave why not treat yourself to the lowest price yet on Dystoria. If your looking for a steal of a deal now would seem the most oppo
20 Mar 2017Developer post
Price Drop! New Trading Cards, Achievements and bug fixes for Dystoria!
Price Drop! Achievements We've added 12 new achievements! Check them out on the Dystoria page to find out how to earn them. Trading Cards There are now 7 new trading cards for you to collect featuring some of the ships of Dystoria! This also includes badges for collecting full se
20 Mar 2017Developer post
Price Drop! New Trading Cards, Achievements and bug fixes for Dystoria!
Price Drop! Achievements We've added 12 new achievements! Check them out on the Dystoria page to find out how to earn them. Trading Cards There are now 7 new trading cards for you to collect featuring some of the ships of Dystoria! This also includes badges for collecting full se
08 Feb 2017Developer post
Feb 8 Updates and Bug Fixes
Thank you so much to everyone who has been submitting bugs and suggestions. You guys rock, and we've been listening to everything you say and making changes based on your feedback. We've been working hard to hammer out the last of the little details before launch. Check it out! U
08 Feb 2017Developer post
Feb 8 Updates and Bug Fixes
Thank you so much to everyone who has been submitting bugs and suggestions. You guys rock, and we've been listening to everything you say and making changes based on your feedback. We've been working hard to hammer out the last of the little details before launch. Check it out! U
27 Dec 2016Developer post
DYSTORIA Beta Testing - Major Update
Thank you to all of you who have been beta testing Dystoria! Today we have released a major update that brings Dystoria from 10 Levels to 29 Levels, adds new music, weapons, ships, story revamp and a huge pile of bug fixes based on the feedback that we have had so far. There are
27 Dec 2016Developer post
DYSTORIA Beta Testing - Major Update
Thank you to all of you who have been beta testing Dystoria! Today we have released a major update that brings Dystoria from 10 Levels to 29 Levels, adds new music, weapons, ships, story revamp and a huge pile of bug fixes based on the feedback that we have had so far. There are
01 Nov 2016Developer post
New Updates
We are working hard every day to update and we are listening carefully to each and every suggestion that we hear. Thank you to those of you who have helped us out so much with testing the alpha version! What's New - 2 new levels (we added 2 introductory levels at the beginning of
01 Nov 2016Developer post
New Updates
We are working hard every day to update and we are listening carefully to each and every suggestion that we hear. Thank you to those of you who have helped us out so much with testing the alpha version! What's New - 2 new levels (we added 2 introductory levels at the beginning of
15 Oct 2016Developer post
Freeze on loading screen issue solved
Along with fixing the loading issue we've made some minor improvements. The pause menu is now updated with a few more settings screens, and the same settings menu is now used in the Substation as well. Gamepad control map is now shown in the menu, however we are still figuring ou
15 Oct 2016Developer post
Freeze on loading screen issue solved
Along with fixing the loading issue we've made some minor improvements. The pause menu is now updated with a few more settings screens, and the same settings menu is now used in the Substation as well. Gamepad control map is now shown in the menu, however we are still figuring ou

Updates & announcements

Launch Discounts 💰

HyperParasite Reviews

What’s NEW in 0.1908.1

FIXED

Gamescom 2019

Release Date Update + New Price

WEEKLY STREAM

COMMUNITY NEWS

What’s NEW in 0.1908.0

FIXED

WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA

Gamescom 2019

WEEKLY STREAM

COMMUNITY NEWS

What’s changed in 0.1906.3

FIXED

WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA

WEEKLY STREAM

COMMUNITY NEWS

HyperParasite - 25% OFF!

DYSTORIA - 50% OFF!

NAIRI: Tower of Shirin - 55% OFF!

Double Kick Heroes - 20% OFF!

Battle Princess Madelyn - 40% OFF!

Price Drop!

Achievements

Trading Cards

What's New in Dystoria

Bug fixes:

Price Drop!

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Trading Cards

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Thank you to all of you who have been beta testing Dystoria!

***Please Note***

Known issues we are currently addressing:

Thank you to all of you who have been beta testing Dystoria!

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