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The Versus Evil Winter Sale is now live on Steam! Get up to 90% off!



As we head into 2024, let's have a bit of a retrospective, shall we? 2023 marks 10 years since Versus Evil was founded, and we've built quite the portfolio over the last decade. We look back on early titles such as Yaga, Cardpocalypse, and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire; we look back on recent notable titles such as First Class Trouble, Eville, and UnMetal; and now, we look forward to our upcoming slate of new releases such as Lil' Guardsman, Tamarak Trail, and Broken Roads. Whether you've been playing our games the day we started or are now just joining the fun, thank you for being on this journey with us. We're forever grateful.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1403440/Broken_Roads/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1924360/Lil_Guardsman/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1591220/Tamarak_Trail/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989320/Monolith_Requiem_of_the_Ancients/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220170/Eville/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/953880/First_Class_Trouble/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/560130/Pillars_of_Eternity_II_Deadfire/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/UnMetal/
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The Versus Evil Autumn Sale is now live on Steam! Get up to 90% off!



While you're browsing our catalog, why not check out our slate of upcoming titles if you haven't already:

Broken Roads is a narrative-driven RPG that brings exploration, strategic turn-based combat and meaningful philosophical choices to an all-new Australian post-apocalyptic setting.

In Lil' Guardsman, imagine you're a 12-year-old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.

Tamarak Trail is a deck-building roguelike where you'll use a customizable dice set as you battle through randomly generated trails full of loot, mysteries, and danger to protect inhabitants from the evil that has corrupted the trail.

Last, but certainly not least, introducing our most recently announced title, Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients! Journey across Gliese, a mystical world under threat by dark forces in this vibrant, action RPG. With the power of the Runic Swarm in your hands, crush the minions of evil on your path to fulfill your destiny and become the planet's savior.

If you're discovering our games for the first time or missed past sales, now's the perfect time to get in!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1403440/Broken_Roads/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1924360/Lil_Guardsman/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1591220/Tamarak_Trail/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989320/Monolith_Requiem_of_the_Ancients/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220170/Eville/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/953880/First_Class_Trouble/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/560130/Pillars_of_Eternity_II_Deadfire/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/UnMetal/
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Hello, everyone!

We hope the beginning of summer has been off to a great start for you all!

Our annual Steam Summer Sale is going on right now where you can get up to 90% off, but we also want to mention Steam Next Fest where we debuted demos for several of our upcoming titles!

We had not one, not 2, not even 3, but 4 demos to show off, and we thank each and every one of you who played them and spread the word.

For those unaware, here's a short summary of what each title is about:

Tamarak Trail is a deck-building roguelike where you'll use a customizable dice set as you battle through randomly generated trails full of loot, mysteries, and danger to protect inhabitants from the evil that has corrupted the trail.

In Lil' Guardsman, imagine you're a 12-year-old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.

Broken Roads is a narrative-driven RPG that brings exploration, strategic turn-based combat and meaningful philosophical choices to an all-new Australian post-apocalyptic setting.

Finally, in Stray Souls, enter a world of nightmares in this third person, action-horror, inspired by the classics of the genre. Fight terrifying creatures, solve mind-bending puzzles, and unravel a horrid family secret to expose the chilling truth behind your existence.

If any or all of them pique your interest, add them to your wishlist now! And don't forget to check out our catalog of existing titles for those glorious Summer Sale discounts!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1807210/Stray_Souls/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1403440/Broken_Roads/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1924360/Lil_Guardsman/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1591220/Tamarak_Trail/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220170/Eville/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/953880/First_Class_Trouble/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/560130/Pillars_of_Eternity_II_Deadfire/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/UnMetal/
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The Versus Evil Spring Sale is now live on Steam! Get up to 90% off!



In addition to the sale, we want to shine a light on our most recently announced titles coming in 2023!

First up is Broken Roads, an RPG that brings exploration, strategic turn-based combat, and meaningful philosophical choices in a rich, engaging narrative set in an all-new Australian post-apocalyptic setting.

Next is Tamarak Trail, a deck-building roguelike where you'll use a customizable dice set as you battle through randomly generated trails. As a member of the Sturgeon Lodge, a secret society tasked with defeating a malevolent presence, you must protect all from the evil that has corrupted the Tamarak Trail.

Finally, there's Stray Souls, a new third-person, action-horror game. Fight terrifying creatures, solve mind-bending puzzles, and unravel a horrid family secret to expose the chilling truth behind your existence.

We look forward to sharing more about Broken Roads, Tamarak Trail, and Stray Souls with you all in the coming months! In the meantime, explore our ever-growing catalog of titles for those sweet, sweet deals!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1807210/Stray_Souls/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1591220/Tamarak_Trail/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1403440/Broken_Roads/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220170/Eville/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/953880/First_Class_Trouble/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/600610/The_Hand_of_Merlin/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/560130/Pillars_of_Eternity_II_Deadfire/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/UnMetal/
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The Versus Evil Winter Sale is now live on Steam! Get up to 90% off!



Everyone is always trying to score the best deals during the holidays, and boy, do we have deals for you!

Our newest title, Eville, recently launched a new DLC pack called the Frost Golem Pack! Become one of the mighty Frost Golems, an ancient denizen of the Frozen Tundra. This cosmetic pack includes several items including the Frost Golem Avatar, Ice Crystal Club Back-Item, Ancient Frost Mask Accessory, Making a Friend Painting, and Frost Golem Loading Screen! Celebrate the season with these winter-themed items!

Want to experience more wacky antics with your friends? Then consider picking up First Class Trouble! More of a solo gamer? Not a problem! Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, The Hand of Merlin, Cardpocalypse, Yaga, and UnMetal are all lengthy single-player affairs that you'll end up dumping hours upon hours into!

Browse our catalog, and may you find the perfect game and score the perfect deal this holiday season!

Look forward to 2023, as it'll be Versus Evil's 10-year anniversary, and we'll have plenty of exciting things in store for our biggest year yet! Happy holidays from all of us here at Versus Evil, and we'll see you soon!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220170/Eville/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/953880/First_Class_Trouble/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/600610/The_Hand_of_Merlin/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/560130/Pillars_of_Eternity_II_Deadfire/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206600/Almighty_Kill_Your_Gods/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/UnMetal/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/888530/Yaga/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/904400/Cardpocalypse/
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If you missed out on last month's special deal, we're having another one, so act quick!

Fantasy usually comes to mind when thinking about RPGs. How about adding sci-fi horror into the mix?

In The Hand of Merlin, explore lands rife with otherworldly evil, make narrative bending choices, and search for the lost fragments of your soul across the multiverse while saving as many worlds as you can!

Get The Hand of Merlin 40% off from now until December 20th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/600610/The_Hand_of_Merlin/
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The Versus Evil Autumn Sale is now live on Steam! Get up to 90% off!



Can you believe it's almost Black Friday again? It's crazy how quickly time flies. What's even crazier is the discounts for our slate of titles are the highest they've ever been, so strike while the proverbial iron's hot!

Check out our newest release, Eville! Eville is a new take on the social deduction concept with realtime gameplay and interaction. You find yourself in a village riddled by a series of murders. Some say it might have been you - or was it? Convince others you're not a murderer to stay alive! Best of luck, villagers!

Want more multiplayer mayhem? First Class Trouble is available! In First Class Trouble, players must work together and against each other to survive a disaster. You either deceive or deduce your way to victory in a charming, yet unsettling and often mischievous environment. Whether you do it sober or with a slight buzz, First Class Trouble will serve you a dangerous cocktail of difficult decisions and wacky possibilities!

There's also our tried-and-true single-player offerings, such as Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, The Hand of Merlin, Cardpocalypse, Yaga, and UnMetal! They all have hours of content for you to sink your teeth into!

Whether it's RPGs or CCGs, gameplay-heavy or narrative-heavy, single-player or multiplayer, we have a game just for you! Browse our ever-expanding catalog, and hopefully you'll find something new to enjoy!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220170/Eville/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/953880/First_Class_Trouble/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/600610/The_Hand_of_Merlin/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/560130/Pillars_of_Eternity_II_Deadfire/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206600/Almighty_Kill_Your_Gods/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/UnMetal/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/888530/Yaga/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/904400/Cardpocalypse/
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Fantasy usually comes to mind when thinking about RPGs. How about adding sci-fi horror into the mix?

In The Hand of Merlin, explore lands rife with otherworldly evil, make narrative bending choices, and search for the lost fragments of your soul across the multiverse while saving as many worlds as you can!

Get The Hand of Merlin 40% off from now until November 17th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/600610/The_Hand_of_Merlin/
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Since The Hand of Merlin’s release, we’ve received an incredible amount of feedback from the community and we’ve read every single request, suggestion, and bug report. We can’t thank you enough, and please keep them coming!

We’re excited to share that we’ve just released a new update containing some new features, as well as a wide collection of general fixes and quality of life improvements.

Read below for full details!



New features:
• Revamped the control scheme when using controllers. UI navigation should now feel more intuitive, and aiming in combat should be more precise as well.
• Heroes can now be repositioned on the battlefield during the new Deployment Phase, just before battle actually begins.

General fixes:
• Fixed a crash when starting the game after having played with a Hero added via a mod and then disabling that mod.
• Fixed a crash when starting the unmodded executable with mod content available.
• Fixed a rare crash that could randomly happen in combat.
• Fixed skirmish hints overlapping with the action bar.
• Fixed arrow trails not being visible enough when almost completely vertical.
• Fixed card tooltips being obscured by Map State Top Bar in TV mode.
• Changed the blacksmith prices to regenerate if the discount changes inside the same city (like in the Toledo encounter). Visiting the regular blacksmith first, then getting the discounted blacksmith and going back to the regular blacksmith will regenerate the prices, because that blacksmith is now either angry you went to the other one or happy you came back to him, so he adjusts his prices accordingly.
• Fixed a bug where reaction areas would remain in their original places after repositioning a unit (for example, Warrior’s passive).
• Fixed an issue where the portrait tooltip when hovering over a unit would be behind the reposition banner.
• Fixed an issue where large units didn’t properly take into account the walkability of tiles just outside their range, which was most apparent for large toads using their leap ability where they could jump onto a tile with a unit just outside the range, causing the two units to occupy the same tile (small unit in a large unit).
• In Endless Mode maps, moved enemy spawn points so that it’s impossible for large units to spawn inside abyss or cover.
• Fixed a bug where bestiary notification would keep popping up even if there were no new abominations encountered in a fight.
• Fixed a bug when spawning wave units in the case where there’s no room for the unit to spawn on any spawn point, which would lock out player controls due to the infinite loop.
• Fixed a bug where sometimes some aura effects could remain lingering, potentially causing gameplay issues.
• Fixed an issue where selecting spells for the loadout didn’t work well on screen resolutions other than 1080p.
• Imposing Defense (upgrade of Warrior’s Fend Off skill) now has correct status effect name to be visiblly different from the base ability.
• Fixed a bug where all upgrades of Archers’ Vigil (Ranger skill) were treated as defense skills instead of offense skills.
• Fixed Mythic Wygar relic ability being counted as offense, when it’s a defense ability.
• Fixed an issue where Merlin’s Translocation spell used the wrong visual effect.
• Fixed a bug where the knockback from abilities that can push the caster wasn’t shown during the preview before using the ability.
• Fixed an issue where Warrior’s Dreadful Rebuke status effect would sometimes trigger when not intended.
• Fixed an issue where killing the last enemy didn’t let the rest of the skirmish actions finish, which included animation actions, causing units to T-pose at fight ends.
• Fixed the endless combat number counter not being correctly scaled.
• Fixed a bug where the icons for skills were incorrectly scaled in the Codex.
• Fixed an issue where the portrait bar floating controls were obscuring the buff/debuff icons.
• Fixed an issue where the tile tooltip was showing a floating control for hiding it without any context (aka added explicit text to it saying “hold to hide this tooltip”.
• Fixed some z-fighting issues with the mini portrait UI.
• Fixed various typos.

Quality of life:
• Added a new options tab “Progress”. Moved the wipe progress button there, and added a new button for rechecking achievements / trophies.
• Updated the ability tooltips to show the type of skill (offense/defense/utility).
• Zoom level is now preserved across fights. Closing the game will reset this.
• Swapped the colors of relic backgrounds in the codex relic tab to make them match the color of the relic name.
• Improved the tile tooltip wording for AP and mana costs, dashing and reveal texts.
• Changed Volley projectile params to make the arrow and particles more visible during its travel.
• Added a new menu option for swapping the left and right mouse buttons.

Gameplay balancing:
• Added a new species category for “construct”. Changed all decoys and automatons to be constructs. This means abilities which target abominations will no longer target player-summoned units.
• Carnwennan relic now has a 1 round CD.
• Changed Raise Shield (upgrade of Warrior’s Shield Block skill) to not decay from auto-use abilities or effects, such as reflected damage.
• Ranger’s Protective Partner skill (upgrade of Partner Up) can now reduce enemy accuracy to zero.
• Paladin passive description is updated to explicitly say it does not trigger on movement abilities.
• Edited description of Sword Sworn effect to say the attack must be targeted.
• Changed Warrior’s Fending Off status effects to only trigger when attacked by an enemy.
• Warrior’s Sword Sworn skill and upgrades updated description so to note that the caster can only mark one ally at a time.
• Thorntoad’s Miasma is now capped at 2 stacks max (previously, it was uncapped).
• Changed Basilisk’s Whip ability to apply damage (and Daze for the Dire version) before knockback, since doing it afterwards makes the damage be treated as ranged if the target was pushed.
• Armor bypassing skills on enemies have been toned down.
• Enemy Mystics’ abilities have been toned down.
• Enemy Alchemists now deal fewer stacks of Blind/Slow per throw.

Linux / macOS:
• Removed x8 anti-aliasing option for macOS devices.
• Fixed crashes on Linux with AMD GPU that occured when the game was switched out of focus in fullscreen mode or when game window was resized.
• Fixed an issue where the Discord button did not work on Linux.
• Added support for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controllers to Linux.

That’s all for now. Thanks for reading!
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The Versus Evil Summer Sale is now live on Steam! Get up to 90% off!



Put down those books and pick up a controller, because school's out, and it's time to play some games until the next semester begins! Want some stealth-action with a side of laughs? UnMetal is for you! How about saving the multiverse with some turn-based tactical combat with roguelite features? Give The Hand of Merlin a shot!

From Cardpocalypse to Yaga to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and everything in-between, we've got you covered no matter your favorite genre!

There's never a dull moment playing First Class Trouble! The new Sci-Fi Noir Pack lets you channel your inner 1950s gumshoe with an assortment of classic detective-inspired items (with a sci-fi twist!) including trench coats, hats, shoes, a magnifying glass, a monocle, and a typewriter vruumba! How elementary!

We love zany social deduction madness, and if you do, too, then check out Eville and wishlist it today!

We have a plethora of games, both single-player and multiplayer, across a wide variety of genres. We welcome you to view our catalog, and perhaps you'll find your new favorite game among this great list!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220170/Eville/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/953880/First_Class_Trouble/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/600610/The_Hand_of_Merlin/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/560130/Pillars_of_Eternity_II_Deadfire/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206600/Almighty_Kill_Your_Gods/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/UnMetal/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/888530/Yaga/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/904400/Cardpocalypse/
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