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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 14h

Attention, games journalists! I'm currently in the process of sharing review codes for Curse of Resthaven, the game that answers "What if Twin Peaks, Edgar Allen Poe, and Lost had a baby?"

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Chris Chapman @savestate.site · 12/10/2026

Manager: You made the ad for the latest mail order PC games? Marketing: Sure did boss, real fuckin macabre just like you asked. (Computer Game Review, July 1994)

a full-page magazine ad for a company called Titan Games, inexplicably depicting (in the medium of pencil) a massive and seemingly naked man. to all intents and purposes he appears to be about to bite the head off a live ram, which he is holding in one hand above his open mouth. the other hand tightly grasps a horse, and it is implied that it will shortly face the same fate.

by the way, this is a mail-order company selling PC games.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 22h

Glad it grew on you. It's insidious that way ;)

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Getting the Curse of Resthaven reviewer build ready has me feeling like this. Myriad arrows in my hide and all. (Yes, this is an actual screenshot from our game. HOW. Our artists @claytondraws.bsky.social and @benzenedream.bsky.social are absurdly talented and I am forever floored by their work.)

Black and white illustration of a giant, dead boar, riddled with tiny arrows demonstrating its massive scale.

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Interrogation topics as a progress bar? Yep, that's exactly the sort of bizarre idea that @playhilltop brings to life in Curse of Resthaven. Check out this cool segment on Game Design Library: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxCX...

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60 Minutes of Cool Game Mechanics

This video has just over an hour of cool game mechanics from a bunch of different games, from AAA games to indie games, from massive teams to solo developers. If you are a game developer, then I hope…

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Really proud that Curse of Resthaven made a number of of @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social “ones to watch” lists! And being featured in VICE? My 20-something self would think that’s very cool. Hell, my current self does too. Check it out: www.vice.com/en/article/7...

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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

The first Cozy After Dark Showcase is officially behind us, and I'm blown away by the response! Over 1,000 submissions, 50+ featured games, and over 100K views across Youtube and Twitch in just one day! We'll see you next year darklings!👻

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

This is a phenomenal animation. So much personality.

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

@yarnspinner.dev is one of the beating hearts of Curse of Resthaven. This is because Curse of Resthaven is a horrifying creature with MULTIPLE beating hearts, all of which must be destroyed using the correct loadout. As is custom.

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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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Micbemac @micbemacgames.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Very creepy and beautifully voice-acted adventure and trading game - Curse of Resthaven #indiegames #indiegame youtu.be/csjvIJWBmF4

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This Beautifully Illustrated Adventure Roguelite With a Very Creepy Setting: Curse of Resthaven

YouTube video by MicBeMac Games

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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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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We have a message from Tizzy! You better listen, because the amount of bribery it took to get him here was ridiculous. We're still negotiating his demands, and frankly, he's getting a little too powerful... 📌 tinyurl.com/CozyDark 📌 tinyurl.com/CADTwitch

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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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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

1 MORE DAY! We’ll be up all night just counting down the hours. 🤩 Cozy After Dark premieres October 12 at 11 AM PT! 📌 tinyurl.com/CozyDark 📌 tinyurl.com/CADTwitch #CozyAfterDark

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

Thanks, friend! Excited for the game to keep surprising, and startling, you!

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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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AndresPlays @andresplays.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I've played a lot of indies this year and Curse of Resthaven stands out from the first moment. It's capturing a Gothic Horror moment in the zeitgeist, I believe.

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Gavin McCarthy @artbygavin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

PSA to any indie dev listening. You want some solid advice on how to present your game to the world... Listen to Will!

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

Appreciate you! We'll celebrate next time you're up in TO, or we're down in your neck of the woods!!!

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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

Lucky to have amazing folks in our corner like Lucy, and like you! 20 days, holy shit.

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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

Phenomenal deep dive into some specific aspects of games marketing, also amazing shoutout to Curse of Resthaven at the end!!!

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VisualPine @visualpine.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Tonight at 7pm Eastern an Indie Double Feature on PineTime. First up is Curse of Resthaven from @playhilltop.bsky.social looking forward to seeing what a whole loop looks like! Followed by Echo Weaver from @akuparagames.bsky.social a new Metroidvania that is sure to tons of fun! #ad See you soon.

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

Our expanded demo just dropped, and your progress carries over to the full game on October 29. What better time to start figuring out what the hell is going on? Play the demo. Wishlist Curse of Resthaven. Trust no one. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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Curse of Resthaven on Steam

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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

"It’s a weird collection of ingredients, but we’ve spent two years making sure they actually belong in the same dish" Thanks to Rogueliker for taking the time to speak to @playhilltop.bsky.social's Scott Christian about Curse of Resthaven's ambitious mix of mechanics: rogueliker.com/curse-of-res...

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Curse of Resthaven Interview: How Twin Peaks and Blue Prince inspired a chilling Dredge-like - Rogueliker

If you enjoy creative storytelling and time loops, then this interview with Hilltop Studios about Curse of Resthaven is a fascinating read.

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Moonbeam R'ohse @moonbeamrohse.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Curse of Resthaven Extended Demo has been released on Steam! I'll be playing Live on Twitch and YouTube tonight at 5pm EST so come see! I played through and now you get to watch! youtu.be/BpqWMRD4qd4?... Or try the demo yourself here! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/... #demo #release

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Curse of Resthaven New Demo!

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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Curse of Resthaven launched an extended demo today, and we had a taste of its haunting mystery on a cursed island. pixelbytegaming.com/curse-of-res...

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

Haha well there you go! I’m not sure how we will fare with a demo runtime that ranges between 2 1/2 and five hours. It’s a good question.

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

Are you a bot? Because legally you have to tell me you're a bot if you're a bot.

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Mighty Yell @mightyyell.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Two SPOOOOKY pieces of news this Halloween. 1) Dave is now in control of the social accounts. oooOOOOooooOO 2) The Big Con is FREE on the Epic Games Store on Mobile for ONE WEEK. You want the best con artist game released on mobile platforms this year? Head to tinyurl.com/tbc-epic-mob...

an image promoting the Epic Mobile Store's Big Con Promotion.

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

Dave at the helm of socials!? Looking forward to things getting WEIRD (in a good way)

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

Thank you so much for the great questions. You forced me to consider some stuff that I hadn't unpacked in my own brain. Really appreciate it! Thanks for all the support.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Curse of Resthaven Interview: How Twin Peaks and Blue Prince inspired a chilling Dredge-like! PS. This interview turned out so good - big thanks to @playhilltop.bsky.social for the thoughtful answers :) rogueliker.com/curse-of-res...

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Curse of Resthaven Interview: How Twin Peaks and Blue Prince inspired a chilling Dredge-like - Rogueliker

If you enjoy creative storytelling and time loops, then this interview with Hilltop Studios about Curse of Resthaven is a fascinating read.

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

"I would be lying if I wasn’t counting down the days until I can play the entirety of Curse of Resthaven. Smart systems allow for a clever time loop that investigative players will revel in." @andresplays.bsky.social you rule.

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Dwayne Jenkins @lejenk603.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I highly encourage *everyone* to either play this demo or wait for the full game later in the month! Personally? I don't want a single other detail spoiled for me: I'm waiting these agonizing final weeks for the game to fully release!

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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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Terry, Gay and Awful @gaylydreadful.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Welcome to Elderfield is creepy-cozy Stardew w/ Lovecraftian turn-based combat. Curse of Resthaven demo is a time management horror sim w/ a delightful art style. Can't wait for release Moadra demo is basically Metroid but make it gross. Underkeep demo is pixelated old school dungeon crawl

Skeletons with flowers in Welcome to Elderfield

Zombie lunging in grayscale of Curse of Resthaven

Very old school grid-based dungeon crawling of Underkeep

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For no reason at all, if you want excellent puzzle games made by wonderful people, you should play any of the games by Draknek & Friends 🥰 store.steampowered.com/publisher/dr...

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Steam Publisher: Draknek & Friends

Lovingly Crafted Puzzle Games Since 2013

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