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Mike Drach

@mikedrach.bsky.social
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Writer, editor and creative executive for web, broadcast and interactive productions

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Robin Ward @eviltrout.com · 14/07/2026
The game is out NOW! Go play it, and please consider giving us a steam review if you like it. It's the best way for the game to get visibility.
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Robert Vinluan @robertvinluan.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
There's a moment in this game that made me want to stand up from my chair and scream at how good it was. I literally applauded. Go play this TOMORROW!
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NeoJin @neojin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Abran paso, que queda nada para que se lance el juego de detectives del año: The Incident at Galley House, de @eviltrout.com junto a William Rous. Una de las notas más altas de 2026 en El BloJ. EL BLOJ: THE INCIDENT AT GALLEY HOUSE - ANÁLISIS elblojdeneojin.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-... #GalleyHouse
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THE INCIDENT AT GALLEY HOUSE - ANÁLISIS
El género de detectives sigue creciendo, y en su camino solo nos deja alegrías.
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Robin Ward @eviltrout.com · 01/07/2026
Our first review and it's very positive! A spoiler warning: this covers the beginning of the game and its mechanics. It doesn't spoil the story or any characters.
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Robin Ward @eviltrout.com · 28/06/2026
This is technically the first review for The Incident at Galley House 😎
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Mike Drach @mikedrach.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Excited to share the new trailer and release date for The Incident at Galley House: a haunting mystery of forgotten memories, from the team that brought you The Roottrees are Dead. July 14 on Steam for Windows, Mac, Linux and Steam Deck. Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3641000/...
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The Incident at Galley House on Steam
In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.
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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
VERY excited to share this big project. Many games are made in Canada, but few are *set* here.
 So, I spoke to 20+ devs who have been making all kinds of games that take place in Canada.
 From showcasing stunning landscapes to telling diverse stories, these games paint a vivid portrait of Canada. 🍁
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Canada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing that
From showcasing stunning geography to telling diverse stories, here's how developers are representing Canada in their games.
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The Roottrees are Dead @roottrees.com · 21/04/2026
Do you speak Italian? Do you know anyone who does? We're looking for playtesters for an upcoming Italian translation of The Roottrees are Dead. Please contact us! roottrees.com/en/help/cont...
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Email us for Technical Support | The Roottrees are Dead
If you couldn’t find an answer in the other help articles, we’re happy to hear from you directly. Email: support@eviltrout.com When reporting a bug or technical issue, please include: Your operating s...
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Indie Game Awards @debugawards.com · 02/04/2026
The shortlisted nominees for 'Best New Studio' at Debug's 2026 Indie Game Awards are... AdHoc Studio D-CELL GAMES Evil Trout, Inc. Little Sewing Machine Space Colony Studios Space Lion Studios Thank you to @gamemaker.io for making our 2026 ceremony possible. See you there IRL on 25 April 2026!
The 'Best New Studio' nominees for Debug's Indie Game Awards 2026, featuring; AdHoc Studio, D-CELL GAMES, Evil Trout, Inc., Little Sewing Machine, Space Colony Studios, and Space Lion Studios
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Mike Drach @mikedrach.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Some great behind-the-scenes work from the Evil Trout team.
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The Roottrees are Dead @roottrees.com · 12/03/2026
We're nominated for Best Narrative at the Gamescom Latam BIG Festival. Also, we recently released Brazilian Portuguese, which should be of interest to our Latin American players!
A badge that shows we're a finalist for Best Narrative at Gamescom LatAm BIG Festival
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
In an exclusive interview with William Rous and co-developers Black Trout Inc (The Roottrees Are Dead), we cover the new remaster of The Incident At Galley House, what makes a compelling puzzle, and what separates a good mystery game from a great one. gameobserver.com/the-incident...
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The Incident At Galley House Interview: A Look At 2026’s Hottest New Mystery
GameObserver speaks to William Rous, Robin Ward, and Jeremy Johnston about upcoming mystery title The Incident at Galley House.
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The Roottrees are Dead @roottrees.com · 31/01/2026
A reminder that The Roottrees are Dead is nominated for Game of the Year, Most Innovative Game, and Best Expansion at this year's Thinky Awards, streaming on Feburary 4th. Our next game, The Incident at Galley House, is based on the game Type Help, which is also nominated for Best Free Game.
Date reminder for Thinky Awards - Wednesday, February 4 at 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm UTC
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Mike Drach @mikedrach.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Proud of this one! Steam provides recommended regional pricing, but devs can (and should) tune it to better match local purchasing power. ¡Si tienes amigos en Latinoamérica, avísales!
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Mike Drach @mikedrach.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Reminder to vote for the Thinky Awards! If you're into deduction games that'll have you busting out a physical notebook, @roottrees.com is nominated in a few categories. Also, The Incident at Galley House should be your "Most Anticipated Game." As for "Best Content Creator," follow your instincts!
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Vote in the 3rd annual Thinky Awards · Thinky Games
Vote for the best thinky game of 2025, your most anticipated game, and your favorite content creator in the latest Thinky Awards.
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Blue Prince @blueprincegame.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Blue prince at #4 and @eviltrout.com's The Roottrees are Dead at #9! Thank you Game Informer!
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The Roottrees are Dead @roottrees.com · 25/11/2025
If you enjoyed The Roottrees are Dead, please consider nominating us for a Steam Award: store.steampowered.com/news/app/275...
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The Roottrees are Dead @roottrees.com · 13/11/2025
Wow! The Roottrees are Dead has been nominated for Best Narrative Game at the Indie Game Awards!
A banner for The Indie Game Awards featuring The Roottrees are Dead as a 2025 nominee for best narrative game.
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The Roottrees are Dead @roottrees.com · 18/08/2025
The Roottrees are Dead is now available in French, German and Spanish: store.steampowered.com/news/app/275...
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The Roottrees are Dead - The Roottrees are Dead is now in French, German, and Spanish - Steam News
After many months of hard work and an open beta, we're delighted to announce that you can now play The Roottrees are Dead in French, German, and Spanish. The game has roughly 100,000 words to translat...
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The Roottrees are Dead @roottrees.com · 07/07/2025
The Roottrees are Dead has sold over 100,000 copies! store.steampowered.com/news/app/275...
The Roottrees are Dead: Over 100,00 copies sold!
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The Roottrees are Dead @roottrees.com · 16/06/2025
Our next game is The Incident at Galley House, a remake of the text game Type Help. If you liked The Roottrees are Dead please wishlist it on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3641000/...
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The Incident at Galley House on Steam
In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.
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The Roottrees are Dead @roottrees.com · 20/05/2025
The Roottrees are Dead is on sale with Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer as part of the 90s Mystery Adventure Bundle. Check it out on Steam: store.steampowered.com/bundle/54007...
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Save 5% on The 90s Mystery Adventure Bundle on Steam
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Robin Ward @eviltrout.com · 28/04/2025
If you're curious about the business behind The Roottrees are Dead, we were interviewed by How to Market a Game about how the project came together: howtomarketagame.com/2025/04/28/h...
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How an itch.io game became a million-dollar hit: The Roottrees are Dead – How To Market A Game
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Mike Drach @mikedrach.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Featuring the iconic investigative jazz soundtrack (plus some other gems) for you to sleuth to. Not a prank — download it for free!
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Elyse Willems @elysewillems.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
NEW REC: As a fan of games like Her Story and Obra Dinn, I've spent the last few days channeling my inner '90s armchair Internet detective while glued to The Roottrees are Dead. Layered, twisty, and complex puzzle / mystery / logic deduction with a splash of morbidity. I was HOOKED.
A screenshot of a newspaper featuring the sisters from the game The Roottrees are Dead
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