Release date news: This demonic lovechild of Balatro and Buckshot Roulette; CloverPit is launching September 3rd!
The slot machine horror roguelike has been drumming up excitement since its announcement, gathering 420k+ wishlists and 700k demo downloads, making it into the top 100 most wishlisted games on Steam, with major influencers like Northernlion saying "I guess it's not even out yet, but still, the demo is better than 99% of the games I've ever played." Hell yeah!
Indie studio Panik Arcade (Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom) announced their extremely viral and highly anticipated game during Tripe iii earlier this year and confirmed the launch date of September 3rd on PC via Steam today! The game is published by Future Friends Games (The Cabin Factory, Exo One, SUMMERHOUSE).
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About the game:
CloverPit is the demonic lovechild of Balatro and Buckshot Roulette, a rogue-lite that traps players in a hell of their own creation. Locked in a rusty cell with a slot machine and an ATM, players must pay off their debt at the end of each round, or fall to ruin – literally.
Manipulate the slot machine to earn extra coins. Turn the odds in your favor with various prizes and charms trigger big combos. Plan ahead and find the best strategies to get the game snowballing into a dazzling lucky run. Bend the rules, break the game, and pay off your debts!
Developer's note: CloverPit is not a slot machine simulator. Our slot machine is designed to be broken and ultimately overcome. If you're looking for a real gambling experience please look elsewhere. Or better yet, don't look at all. We don't really like gambling. That's what the game is about!
Features:
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A gripping rogue-lite where every round could be your last!
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Meta-progression, multiple endings and unlockable power-ups!
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A hellish escape room atmosphere!
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150 + items and synergies to boost your luck!
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A sinister tale of addiction and escape!
About the developer:
Panik Arcade is the neon-coloured brainchild of Matteo and Lorenzo, two Italians raised on pizza, comics and Nintendo 64. Their first title, Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom ('Platforming bliss' - The Sixth Axis) launched in April 2024 as a fan favourite, currently standing with over 1000 'Overwhelmingly positive' reviews on Steam, 98% positive reviews. They're currently working on a follow-up, the hellish rogue-lite CloverPit.
