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Toronto Games Week @torontogamesweek.com · 01/10/2026

The Academy of Fun + Games takes place from Oct 23rd-25th. Come down to the Indie Game Dev Summit on the 24th from 10-4pm! Learn from the devs of hit indie games such as Inscryption, Slay the Princess, In Stars and Time, & The Roottrees are Dead. Early bird tickets are only $12 -- snack included!

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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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Moonbeam R'ohse @moonbeamrohse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just wishlist the game already.... Curse of Resthaven is one of the most engrossing, beautiful, and disturbing games I've played in a long time. A perfect dark cozy game, there are so many moving pieces, it never feels repetitive or predictable. The hand drawn art and voice acting are incredible.

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Dwayne Jenkins @lejenk603.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

So. Surreal. 🥹 Wait until 'Curse of Resthaven' comes out and I'm totally justified in my excitement! Thank you for making an all-timer, @playhilltop.bsky.social! Can't wait to play the game fully soon! 😁😁

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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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Minimap: Track your games @minimapglobal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This studio is working on a story-driven roguelite where you have to investigate the missing niece! Game - Curse of Resthaven @playhilltop.bsky.social @gladiator50n.bsky.social @zacrakgaming.bsky.social Podcast Interview with the dev - youtu.be/NG81l3Ki20g?...

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Another reason Curse of Resthaven should be on your radar if it isn't already. @playhilltop.bsky.social cooked up some real bangers. 👇

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Caitlin ☀️ @heyitscaitlin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It was SO MUCH FUN!! I liked how it looked in the trailer, so I knew I’d enjoy it, but it surpassed my expectations and I absolutely cannot wait for the full game to come out!!

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Jordan Wood @thecrossoverappeal.com · 29/09/2026

Apropos of nothing, here's bunch of women, femme, nb writers whose work I've appreciated over the past year. First, @katyar.bsky.social. I've shared her work a bunch before because her sharp coverage balances enthusiasm for the form with wide-eyed crit. playingthisweek.substack.com/p/the-games-...

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To the games I won't ever play...

An ode to those who make experiencing them still possible.

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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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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Oh! You thought we were done!? Scott @playhilltop.bsky.social and Kristopher aka Kale's Dad are joining us to round out our guest host lineup! And with that, our Cozy After Dark hosts are officially assembled.

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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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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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Lucy recommends: Curse of Resthaven — lookingfor.game

The horrors persist, but so does time

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Jumping on this bandwagon. May revise.

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AndresPlays @andresplays.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I feel like thanking game developers for waking up and choosing to create art. In this world you don't usually get to do that.

A screenshot from Curse of Resthaven. Two people are in front of a corpse.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

To cap off an exciting week, Curse of Resthaven is Lucy James’ pick in her lookingforgame newsletter! She digs into the game’s design and influences, and we had a great chat about how five people built this thing, and how Resthaven stacks up against Widow’s Bay. Check it out and subscribe!

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Iffi Mooz’pan @iffimoozipan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Omg YES! I love-love-LOVED my time with the Curse of Resthaven. Was literally just thinking about it this morning, and now this news! Heckin excited for this release. 🖤🔥

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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 · 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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Lightning Rod Games @lightningrod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A Fold Apart: Recrafted is a story about distance, communication, and finding your way back to each other — one fold at a time ❤️📃🫶 Coming soon! #puzzlegame #indiedev #wishlistwednesday

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Cesire(ItsATreee) @cesire.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

With Cozy Grove all wrapped up for the day, we're swapping over to some demos that have been on my radar. We're starting out with the Usual June demo because we tried an early demo 2 years ago! Curse of Resthaven and The Wolf is Dead

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In Search of Destiny (1998) - Viktor Kryzhanivsky

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tomorrow's an exciting day for Resthaven, but in the meantime today is #wishlistwednesday. Go ahead and give our gothic narrative roguelite a wee wishlist! And then use this helpful tool to figure out who you should forge an alliance with once you embark. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Dave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 22/09/2026

The early reviews of Nighthawks are looking good. Phew! Guess we can release the game now. Look for it at 10am EST! (two-ish hours from now)

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Mark Benis @markbenis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy launch day to Nighthawks! Had a blast working with @wadjeteyegames.com to edit through tons of VO recordings for this. The writing is stellar and yet the voice actors absolutely take it next level. If you like vampires, a good story and some killer music from Thomas Regin def check it out!

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Steel with brass wrist mountings and leather top piece prosthetic arm, 1850-1910. Science Museum.

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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Meet your Cozy After Dark hosts, @nerdershewrote.bsky.social and @baronj67.bsky.social! They’ll be your guides through all the strange and spooktacular things we have waiting for you. Get to know them now, because on October 12, we’re putting them in charge. What could possibly go wrong? 😅

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Big Curse of Resthaven news dropping this Thursday We’re so proud of how the game is coalescing. If you’ve got friends who like creepy, vibey, unique indies, help us get Resthaven on their radar Wishlist it while you’re at it so you don’t miss the news! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🕰️ Reminder! 🕰️ You have just three days to complete the Curse of Resthaven demo if you want the bonus gold and skill points to be waiting for you when you play the final game

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Had the most amazing chat with Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social for Indie Game Garden chatting about my circuitous root to game dev, and about the shared DNA between Lil and Resthaven. Give it a listen, and then check out the back catalogue!!!

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

@playhilltop.bsky.social is cooking up something real special with Curse of Resthaven. I can’t wait!

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Proud Lil' Guardsman made @indie-hive.com's Cosy Games Worth Staying Home For This Autumn list! ...all while we prepare the summoning ritual for something less wholesome. Cozy, but with an eye of newt, pinch of murder, and whispers issuing from beneath the waves. indie-hive.com/cosy-autumn-...

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15 Cosy Indie Games Worth Staying Home For This Autumn - Indie Hive

Indie Hive list 15 cosy indie games that are worth staying in for this Autumn. Grab a blanket and a hot drink and get gaming!

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Every game is a Frankenstein's monster. Curse of Resthaven is no different. We borrowed, riffed on, obsessed over, and absorbed ideas from a whole bunch of games we love. Here are a few of the games that helped shape Resthaven. Some are obvious. Some are less so.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Curse of Resthaven demo updates September 24, and that’s your last chance to earn bonus Gold + Skill Points that carry over when the full game releases. And we’ve got a couple of things to announce on September 24… 🎮 Play the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/4661280/...

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Maybe my favourite interview I've ever done. Seth asked great questions that invited me to consider and reflect on some deep and elemental stuff... definitely not your standard boilerplate questions. It was a joy. Please check it out if you're curious about Curse of Resthaven!

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you’re into games like ours, Cozy After Dark NEEDS to be on your radar. Also, I spy with my little eye some creepy, gothic Curse of Resthaven content lurking in that trailer. See you October 12th!!!

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Resthaven is a beautiful little island. It has a cozy tavern, charming locals, beautiful scenery, and an ancient curse that resets everything every six days. Honestly, three out of four isn’t bad. Play the free demo and wishlist Curse of Resthaven. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"Suffer little children." More Curse of Resthaven-coded glass ;)

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A great write up/deep dive about the Curse of Resthaven demo from The Nerdy Type. So proud that the game is already hitting so hard for folks. Check out Paula’s article, and then play our demo yourself! www.thenerdytype.com/post/curse-o...

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Friday's disturbing revelation: Having a protagonist who spends the game figuring out why the days keep repeating. Meanwhile, we’ve spent two years making the same six days over and over again. Are WE the ones trapped in the loop? #CurseOfResthaven

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

Meet Evelyn Sprigg, pregnant widow to the former governor of Resthaven. She's been evicted from the manor, offered safe passage off the island, yet she stays because she believes her husband was murdered - and she wants answers.

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The tree inside Muckross Abbey

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

Every new loop in Curse of Resthaven begins with a choice: Choose a Boon. Gain an advantage. Accept the cost. ...Because apparently even divine intervention comes with terms and conditions.

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