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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

It's been challenging to convey why Curse of Resthaven's many mechanics manage to just work together, and Scott does an excellent job of explaining here

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I've never done a trailer like this before, where my own voice is in it. Stressful, but I think it does the best job yet at capturing what it's like to play Curse of Resthaven. Proud it premiered at the inaugural @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social fest! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Quick, stop what you're doing and tune into the Cozy After Dark showcase for a fresh look at Curse of Resthaven, narrated by game director Scott Christian of @playhilltop.bsky.social

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A Tribe Called SideQuest @peagle05.blacksky.app · 12/10/2026

This is why I shouldn’t write things to come out on Sundays, the Eagles made me forget to post my demo impressions of @playhilltop.bsky.social’s Curse of Resthaven. medium.com/@DARSportsAn...

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Curse of Resthaven Demo Impressions

Once More Into The Loop

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Really appreciate @peagle05.blacksky.app's preview of the new Curse of Resthaven. Thrilled to be anybody's "3rd favorite thing out of Canada, behind Bret Hart and hating Drake". I'm dead. Kendrick would approve. medium.com/@DARSportsAn...

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

“Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen” ― Dr. Sukhraj Dhillon (Unless you're on the sixth day of Curse Of Resthaven. Something distinctly not wonderful happens then) #MondayMotivation #CurseOfResthaven

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Will Perkins @williamhperkins.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The updated demo for Curse of Resthaven is out – and you can carry over your save when the full game hits on Oct. 29th! This is stacking up to be one of my favourite games of the year: store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Curse of Resthaven on Steam

In this single-player narrative roguelite, govern a cursed island as you investigate your niece’s mysterious disappearance. Interrogate, trade, upgrade, and embark upon card-based expeditions to uncov...

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

One more #icymi to get us through the weekend - this time, the amazing preview from @andresplays.bsky.social for @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social. With people like Andres and Lucy James telling you it's a banger, you've got no excuse to be late to the Curse of Resthaven Party.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy weekend, everybody! I thought I’d take the opportunity, now that the extended demo is live, to re-share @lucyjames.games’ lovely preview and interview about the game. Such an honour to be one of her picks for lookingfor.game lookingforgame.player.gg/posts/lucy-r... Check it out!

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Lucy recommends: Curse of Resthaven — lookingfor.game

The horrors persist, but so does time

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Let’s continue meeting the townspeople of Resthaven, shall we? Agata. Seer. Dealer of arcane goods. So enigmatic as to be a pain in the ass. “I love Agata and would die for her.” - a playtester Whether she’s a friend or foe, one thing is certain: Agata is central to the mystery of Resthaven.

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Some things to add to your weekend To Do list: ✅Begin investigating Amalia's disappearance ✅Unlock all six upgradeable vendors ✅Experience full six-day time loop ✅Wishlist Curse of Resthaven ahead of October 29 launch

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AndresPlays @andresplays.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Curse of Resthaven is debuting a new extended demo today, and I got a chance to try it early. I would be lying if I said I wasn't counting down the days until I can play the full game. Its gothic atmosphere is thick; its eldritch mystery alluring. Here is my preview.

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Curse Of Resthaven Preview – Gothic Horror At Its Best - Pixel Byte

Curse of Resthaven launched an extended demo today, and we had a taste of its haunting mystery unfolding on a cursed island.

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The @convergence-gs.bsky.social pre-show stream begins in five minutes. Tune in on YouTube or Twitch to catch a fresh look at Curse of Resthaven ahead of the main showcase

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

THE NEW CURSE OF RESTHAVEN DEMO IS LIVE! Just in time for Next Fest, you can now play the first full time loop and get a massive taste of what awaits you on the island. And YES, your save carries over when the full game launches October 29. Check it out! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

New, expanded Curse of Resthaven demo now live ahead of Steam Next Fest 🕰️ Experience the full six-day loop for the first time 🏘️ Explore all four areas of Resthaven town, incl. all six upgradeable vendors 🎙️ Meet all fully-voiced characters 💾 Continue your progress when the full game launches Oct 29

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Pᴜʀᴇ Dᴇᴀᴅ Gᴀᴍɪɴɢ @puredeadgaming.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I had a chance to play the extended demo for 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 early and it's brilliant! @playhilltop.bsky.social has another absolute gem on their hands here. It's live today for all on Steam and I urge you to check it out.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If it walks like a deckbuilder and talks like a deckbuilder, it’s probably a deckbuilder, right? RIGHT!? Check out the latest Curse of Resthaven dev diary, digging into the bits of deckbuilder DNA, and why, despite appearances in some places, it ain't one. store.steampowered.com/news/app/379...

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Curse of Resthaven - Devlog #10: We Made a Deckbuilder. Except We Didn't - Steam News

Hi everyone, Scott here Who here loves deckbuilders? I do. You generally start with a small, usually fairly mediocre deck of cards. As you play, you acquire new cards, remove old ones, and gradually ...

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Cool to be featured in the CBC next to killer narrative games being made by fellow Toronto indies. Our team is 5 people. Not going to make a AAA GTA 6-killer. What we CAN make are specific, personal games. Something I love about indies broadly, and something that 🇨🇦 teams seem to be extra good at.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

What even IS cozy horror? There’s definitely a subset of creepy, vibey games that to fall under this tattered, haunted umbrella. So proud that Curse of Resthaven will be part of the inaugural @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social. Check out the teaser and mark your calendars for Oct 12!

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Fellow Scott Christians of the world have to stick together. Thanks, SC!

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy Friday! Sharing this killer preview from @the-indie-game-cafe.com, who played the new demo ahead of its Oct. 8 release and Steam Next Fest! "They took a big swing for the fences, and if the demo is any indication, it’s heading for home run territory." You rock, Amanda! ❤️ (cont.)

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In our next video, we're meeting more of the townspeople of Resthaven. Micah seems suss as hell. Everybody's saying it. But Lydia? You can probably trust Lydia. Right? RIGHT!? 28 days until you to uncover their secrets, save your niece, and break the curse. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“There are good indies, and there are timeless indies” This $%^&ing rules. Beaming at @lejenk603.bsky.social preview of Resthaven. Certainly helps quiet the anxiety demons as we head into Next Fest and launch October 29! Read the issue cover to cover, and subscribe to Indie Corner. They’re great.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Your niece is missing, and somebody in Resthaven knows what happened. Over 20 suspects. Multiple culprits across multiple timelines. Six days. Can you uncover the truth? Wishlist and play the demo now! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Lucy James @lucyjames.games · 26/09/2026

I loved the Curse of Resthaven demo! If you’re a fan of The Forgotten City and Widow’s Bay, this is the one for you: lookingforgame.player.gg/posts/lucy-r...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On today's #RandomEncounter episode, our panelists cover one of the biggest gaming shows of the year: Tokyo Game Show 2026! Matt Wardell checked out every game he could and shares his experience on the show floor. Listen to this podcast below 🎧 Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2026/09/28/r...

Random Encounter 356 Tokyo Game Show 2026 - game art from Castlevania, Flawless Abbey, Decapolice, and Persona 4 Revival.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Reminder that the bard in Curse of Resthaven goes HARD. Can’t wait for you to discover his full repertoire when the game launches. If you like gothic horror, and games that are awesome, wishlist and help us defeat the algorithm heading into Next Fest. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

@playhilltop.bsky.social is everything I love about Canadian devs. Their huge, diverse background in the arts affords their games so much creativity. The team is so kind and humble. And they do such wonderful work to uplift Canadian actors. Go Wishlist Curse of Resthaven! (And play Lil' Guardsman!)

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Announcing the Oct 29 release date yesterday was incredible. And then @bradshankar.bsky.social gave Curse of Resthaven a shoutout on @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social, a show we ADORE. Absolutely surreal. Thanks @snowbikemike.bsky.social and Brad. Check out the clip!

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Jennifer Hale once told me Canadians need to champion ourselves more. I wholeheartedly agree. Over the past few months, I reached out to dozens of Canadian devs to learn their favourite Canadian games. Their varied responses offer a wonderful spotlight on some of the incredible talent we have here.🍁

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These are must-play Canadian games, according to Canadian devs

As Canadians, we don't champion ourselves enough, so we asked dozens of game developers to do just that.

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Congrats to Toronto’s @playhilltop.bsky.social for the release date announcement for Curse of Resthaven! I’m so impressed with the creativity of this team, especially in how different this is from their first game, the wonderful Lil’ Guardsman. Excited for next month!

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Promising Canadian gothic narrative roguelite Curse of Resthaven launches Oct. 29

The perfect Halloween game is almost here.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

IT’S HAPPENING. Curse of Resthaven arrives October 29 on PC, Mac, PS5 and Xbox. Two days before Halloween felt like the appropriate time to unleash the curse. And there’s more: we're giving you a bit longer to play the current demo and earn your bonus gold + skill points…

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Jono Logan @jonologan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

To be fair, if you look at it as two $1500 iPhones they have glued together… No, actually, that price is still nuts.

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our #RandomEncounter panelists dive into two big releases on this week's podcast episode: #TheBloodOfDawnwalker and #StarWars Zero Company! How do these takes on open-world and turn-based strategy RPGs pan out, respectively? Listen below 🎧 Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2026/09/07/r...

Random Encounter 355 - characters from The Blood of Dawnwalker and Star Wars Zero Company.

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Jono Logan @jonologan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

While I do not currently play FFXIV and this is not my character, I do appreciate the work Mike Salbato put in capturing my whole vibe for this graphic.

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Jono Logan @jonologan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Might as well post the Canadian-games focused episode of Random Encounter I recorded last year while I’m at it. Lil’s hair never fails to make me happy! www.rpgfan.com/2025/02/19/r...

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Random Encounter 316 - Canadian Encounter | RPGFan

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're celebrating all things Canadian!

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Jono Logan @jonologan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I put this together with some other RPGFan staffers last July when things were looking pretty dire. Seems like a good time to repost it! www.rpgfan.com/feature/cana...

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CANADAFan: RPGs and Adventure Games from the Great White North | RPGFan

“Made in Canada” used to be kind of a joke in the entertainment industry.

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Jono Logan @jonologan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Will always repost story from Mobile Syrup.

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

On today's episode of #RandomEncounter, our panelists dive back into #Pokemon Pokopia with its new Bubbly Basin DLC and into the remake of the 2001 cult classic Gothic! Are these titles worth the revisits? Listen to this podcast below 🎧 Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2026/08/10/r...

Random Encounter 353 - Pokemon Pokopia and Gothic 1 Remake character art.

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Benzene🩻 @benzenedream.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

our game’s demo dropped today this is HUGE for me. HUUUUGE. the culmination of a year and a half’s worth of brainstorming, drafting, drawing and polishing. if you love dark games, please check out Curse of Resthaven on steam! 🩷

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Amanda @ The Indie Game Cafe @the-indie-game-cafe.com · 31/07/2026

How does a studio follow up Lil' Guardsman? With time loops, cosmic horror, deckbuilding, and political intrigue, of course. @playhilltop.bsky.social's Curse of Resthaven is going to be my new "just one more turn..." game. www.the-indie-game-cafe.com/resthaven-de...

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One Loop Sold Me on Curse of Resthaven | Demo Impressions - The Indie Game Cafe

When Hilltop Studios announced Curse of Resthaven, I had two thoughts. One was an immediate “OH MY GOSH YAY!” and the second was “man, that seems a LOT different from Lil’ Guardsman." Lil’ Guardsman i...

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful write up, Katya!!!

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The wonderfully talented folks at Toronto's @playhilltop.bsky.social just launched a Steam demo for their *very* promising gothic narrative roguelite, Curse of Resthaven. I got to check out the demo early and you definitely want to have this one on your radar!

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One of this year's most promising Canadian indie games just got a free demo

Curse of Resthaven is the sophomore title from Toronto's Hilltop, the studio behind 2024's acclaimed Lil' Guardsman.

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Something I always want to highlight with @playhilltop.bsky.social is their larger background in the arts. It adds a lot to their games, whether it's the gorgeous art direction, strong cast of (local Toronto!) actors or oh-so catchy music. (Be sure to visit the tavern in the demo for an earworm!)

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One of this year's most promising Canadian indie games just got a free demo

Curse of Resthaven is the sophomore title from Toronto's Hilltop, the studio behind 2024's acclaimed Lil' Guardsman.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Love how this write up puts how we (perhaps insanely) mashup roguelite elements with narrative mystery front and centre. It’s a quirky mix that we think works brilliantly! Thanks for the feature, @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social !

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