Zero Division officially launches today. We’d like to thank you for your continued support and feedback!
Taking this opportunity, here is a detailed rundown of the scope of the game, as well as key features and content available in Zero Division on the first day to help you get on track and better prepare you for the complex game mechanics and extensive content!
*We will continue to support the game after launch via timely updates, aiming to improve balance and make gameplay adjustments based on community feedback. Of course, we also plan to add more content in the future to further increase the scope of the game. Please rest assured that we will keep improving the game. Details will be shared with you later.
Standard Campaign Mode
This mode is essentially the staple roguelite deckbuillder game experience – go on an expedition, craft your own deck, and eliminate whoever (or whatever) stands in your way with your powerful build! Simply put, choose three operators to form your squad, explore different levels, encounter various events (good or bad!), and face all kinds of evil minions and fearsome bosses!
Upon completing the expedition, earn rewards and unlock higher difficulties. However, be aware that your actions in your expedition will consume action points called "Supplies." Each level starts with 7 supplies by default. Once consumed, you can continue exploring, but you won't receive the corresponding rewards.
We are confident you will gradually master the game by learning about the unique design of Zero Division and discovering the fun of deck building as you overcome seemingly impossible challenges. As you progress through the difficulties, you will climb higher on the corporate ladder and unlock other gameplay modes.
The Combat
The combat in Zero Division features classic turn-based card gameplay, requiring you to manage multiple tasks: spending character action points (AP) to play or deploy cards for that turn, dragging and dropping character cards to perform basic attacks (which don't consume AP), and activating character skills by clicking their icons in the lower left corner of their corresponding character card.
11+ Difficulty Tiers
Like many deck-building games, Zero Division has a wealth of stories and content initially locked. Players will progress through the 11 difficulty tiers by completing challenging expeditions, climbing the corporate ladder for better rewards, more operators, more gameplay modes, and hidden secrets! For those elite operators who can conquer everything, completing all difficulty tiers unlocks a custom difficulty setting for ultimate challenges.
Assemble Your Crew
Assemble your crew of 3 from 9 steadfast operators, split into 3 core archetypes: Guardian, Assault, and Specialist, mimicking the classic tank-healer-dps dealer triangle in classic MMO games.
Guardians: Solid damage absorbers.
Paladin: A veteran soldier whose Block doesn't expire at the start of each round.
Jinn: A mercenary captain who deals damage to attackers every time he is hit.
Mayhem: A techno anarchist who restores HP with her signature combat ability.
Assaults: Known for high damage output.
Renegade: A rogue troubleshooter who has ability to “Rally” herself when needed at a cost (to attack multiple times in one round).
Rook: A corporate headhunter who will gain 1 action point for each Strike card she plays.
Typhon: A cold cyborg killer with special bonuses for both Strike and Shot cards.
Specialists: Excel at strategic & tactic combat.
Mirage: A holo prodigy who can actively create hard-light clones of herself at will.
Tinker: A master engineer who can rig up powerful fusion grenades.
Aleph: An augmented sniper whose Shots always hit the mark with her unfaltering Aim.
Choose to field a classic party with one of each archetype, or mix things up with unconventional compositions. Any combination is viable, provided you have the skill to guide them through the trials of Zerzura City. There is no true protagonist in this game: with the right cards and augmentations, any operator can have their turn to shine.
Game Scope
There are a total of 6 different locations for you to explore in Zero Division. Each expedition involves choosing and thoroughly investigating 3 of these locations. You will need to deal with various killer robots, mutants, and cyborgs, with difficult bosses appearing randomly at the end of each level. There are hundreds of cards and dozens of augmentations for you to explore and discover.
However, the full content won’t be available in your first playthrough. Try completing the lowest difficulty first and progress from there!
Meta-progression
Earn Mnemosynth (a special currency) through your runs, and use these synthetic memories to permanently imprint cards into your collection through the Failsafe system. The added cards can be carried over to the future runs to get you a step closer to your favourite build next time when you set off. Additionally, you can also use Mnemosynth to further enhance your favourite operators’ skills and special abilities – they make quite a difference in play!
Whew, so this concludes our introduction, quite a bit, isn’t it? We will be actively listening and collecting feedback and comments from the community in order to bring you the best deckbuilding gameplay experience as well as more exciting content.
Hope you enjoy Zero Division!
Thanks!
The Developer & The Publishing Team of Zero Division
The Independent Games Festival has been around for over 20 years and now, for the first time ever, comes a Steam event dedicated not only to this year’s IGF winners and nominees but also to some of the greatest indie games that succeeded at the festival in the years before. Until 20 July, you can grab dozens of awesome games at a discount and even try a few demos, such as the beautifully stylish Nirvana Noir by Feral Cat Den or 11bit’s latest title, The Alters. CHUCHEL was awarded for 'Excellence in Visual Art' in 2018.
We’ve been lucky to succeed at IGF five times with Samorost 2, Machinarium, Botanicula, CHUCHEL, and most recently, Phonopolis. Of course - with the obvious exception of Phonopolis that we're currently working on - all of these games and their DLCs are also on sale with up to 85% discount!
Enjoy the event and have a great summer, Amanita Design ːmrsmushroomː
The Independent Games Festival has been around for over 20 years and now, for the first time ever, comes a Steam event dedicated not only to this year’s IGF winners and nominees but also to some of the greatest indie games that succeeded at the festival in the years before. Until 20 July, you can grab dozens of awesome games at a discount and even try a few demos, such as the beautifully stylish Nirvana Noir by Feral Cat Den or 11bit’s latest title, The Alters. The upcoming Phonopolis was awarded for 'Excellence in Visual Art' earlier this year.
We’ve been lucky to succeed at IGF five times with Samorost 2, Machinarium, Botanicula, CHUCHEL, and most recently, Phonopolis. Of course - with the obvious exception of Phonopolis that we're currently working on - all of these games and their DLCs are also on sale with up to 85% discount!
Enjoy the event and have a great summer, Amanita Design ːmrsmushroomː
There were so many incredible entries in the Workshop contest that we can't resist gushing about it some more. Join developers Giik, SBS, and Etalus for a casual dev stream right here on Steam (or your choice of the Rivals Twitch or YouTube pages) where we highlight more great characters and chat about the contest.
The Alters is a part of IGF Celebration Days, a digital showcase celebrating award-winning indie games, the Independent Games Festival, and the players who love indie games.
A huge part of The Alters is asking ourselves difficult questions. For Jan and all the other Jans the most important ones are focused on his life choices and all the things he could've done differently. How much a single choice can change a man's life and what would happen, if he were to choose differently? What if?
Genesis Noir is a part of IGF Celebration Days, a digital showcase celebrating award-winning indie games, the Independent Games Festival, and the players who love indie games.
As the 2021 winner of Excellence in Audio, we're immensely proud to be in the company of other fantastic indie games, including Inscryption, Cocoon, Venba, Botanicula and Audiosurf, just to name a few!
Get ready to dive back into the chaotic universe of NIMRODS: GunCraft Survivor! After the wild success of NIMRODS during Steam Next Fest, where it was among the most played demos, we’re beyond excited to reveal what’s next.
Mark your calendars! NIMRODS launches into Early Access this
September 2024
Early Access
With the launch of Early Access, there are some new exciting things to expect. Here’s a taste of what’s in store on launch:
4 New Devastating Guns
Railgun, Flamethrower, Optical Carbine, Plasma Spiral—each designed to deliver mayhem and a unique playstyle.
70+ New Parts and Tunings
Dive into endless customization options to create your ultimate weapon. Check out our Devlog for a showcase of a few of the new augments you can expect!
New Character - Bzz
Unleash new abilities and bring a fresh edge to your gameplay.
Map Expansion
Explore expansive new biomes, starting locations, threats, activities, and rewards.
3 New Home Ship Expansions
For more in-depth details about these systems, check out their devlogs!
Drone Bay: Equip your Drone Companion with unique traits
Drop Pod Bay: Tailor your Air Drops for battlefield supremacy
Quality of Life and Much More
Double the Bosses and Mini-Bosses: Face new enemies and epic challenges.
200+ New Missions: Rack up kills, track down resources, & complete wild quests that keep the action fresh.
Steam Achievements: Master the chaos with new Challenges and Accolades.
Performance: A complete rewrite of the game to provide a buttery smooth experience.
New Gun Inspection System for detailed gun analysis.
Enhanced Controller Support.
Updated Status Effect Display.
Improved Map Details, Fog of War, and a highly requested feature, Minimap on the HUD.
Get ready to craft extraordinary weapons and annihilate aliens like never before! Join us this September for the exhilarating experience of NIMRODS: GunCraft Survivor.
Wishlist and follow us on Steam for the latest updates.
Horticular: Build a Garden, Attract Wildlife - francescasoph
This. Is. Not. A. Drill 🚨 Horticular is officially available!
After 3.5 years of development and love, we're so excited to be able to finally share the full game with you! Whether you've been supporting Horticular from the beginning or you're new around here, every single wishlist, share, and demo play means so much to us 💚
For those of you who have played the free demo, there'll be a tonne of new features you'll notice in the full game, so we'll go over some of the highlights for you. Shall we jump right in?
New Game Modes & Difficulties
First up, you'll notice that there are new game modes now available when you're starting the game; you'll have three difficulty levels for the Story Mode, and you can now select three variations of Sandbox Mode, too: Storyless, Peaceful and Creative.
New Decorations, Creatures, and Quests
Naturally, Horticular has expanded from the tutorial - now you'll have the full range of creatures, decorations, and quests available to unlock in-game, so you might see a few new additions during your gameplay this time around!
Mod Support
You'll now be able to access mods for Horticular using an in-game editor, so you're free to create or download any mods you like to the game. This includes Steam Workshop support, so we've made it as easy as possible for you to share any mods you might create - or download those that you're a fan of. We can't wait to see what you create!
Twitch Integration
Streamers and content creators can now enjoy full Twitch Integration in-game, allowing you to incorporate your community even more whilst playing. Viewers will be able to use Bits to add their name to the naming pool for all incoming creatures and Keepers to the garden, as well as sending mail for streamers to receive in-game.
Full Controller Support
For those of you who prefer to use a controller over keyboard and mouse, Horticular has full controller support. This also means you can play on your Steam Deck!
And, finally, if it's been a while since you've played Horticular, don't forget we've recently updated our free demo to include lots of new features - go and give it a try if you're wanting a little taste of the game to refresh your memory ahead of purchase!
Don't forget you can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Discord if you want all the latest news, memes, and UGC we have to share!
The Independent Games Festival has been around for over 20 years and now, for the first time ever, comes a Steam event dedicated not only to this year’s IGF winners and nominees but also to some of the greatest indie games that succeeded at the festival in the years before. Until 20 July, you can grab dozens of awesome games at a discount and even try a few demos, such as the beautifully stylish Nirvana Noir by Feral Cat Den or 11bit’s latest title, The Alters. Machinarium was awarded for 'Excellence in Visual Art' back in 2009.
We’ve been lucky to succeed at IGF five times with Samorost 2, Machinarium, Botanicula, CHUCHEL, and most recently, Phonopolis. Of course - with the obvious exception of Phonopolis that we're currently working on - all of these games and their DLCs are also on sale with up to 85% discount!
Enjoy the event and have a great summer, Amanita Design ːmrsmushroomː