As of July 2026, PLAYISM is actively publishing indie games, having announced a new horror adventure release and released a major update for an existing mecha action title.
PLAYISM continues to support a range of indie game projects, as shown by two recent announcements. On July 15, 2026, the publisher announced it will release the point-and-click horror adventure "Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur" on Steam on July 22. The game is the debut full-length work from developer roccay, who previously specialized in molecular cell biology and pathology. It features a therapy dog named Nannan and uses stop-motion animation with clay and plaster props. The price is 790 yen including tax, and the game supports Japanese language.
Earlier, on June 26, 2026, PLAYISM and developer MercuryStudio released a major Ver.2.0 update for the mecha customization action game BREAK ARTS III. The update overhauls the battle system, changing shields to a constantly recovering gauge and improving kick attack operability. Weight restrictions on mecha customization have been eased, and the in-match user interface has been completely renewed with new displays. Three new Extra Grand Prix events have been added, along with new plugins that grant special abilities. The update is so extensive that developer testers now refer to the game as "BREAK ARTS 3.5."
These two stories show PLAYISM engaging with different types of indie projects: a new, experimental horror title from a first-time developer, and a substantial content update for an existing action game. Both demonstrate the publisher's role in bringing niche games to Steam.
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Jul 15
PLAYISM announced on July 15 that it will release the point-and-click horror adventure "Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur" on Steam on July 22. The game is set on a deserted island where the protagonist and other investigators become stranded after their boat engine fails while investigating a mysterious crashed object. Players explore locations and items to uncover the horror lurking on the island, with player choices affecting which story aspects are revealed. The developer roccay, who previously specialized in molecular cell biology and pathology, created this as his first full-length game. The game features a therapy dog named Nannan that provides comfort. The price is 790 yen including tax. The released trailer shows stop-motion animation using clay and plaster props. The title was changed from "The Dream Of A Cockspur" to its current form, and the Steam store page quotes a Bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew, suggesting themes of food and supernatural beings. The game supports Japanese language.
Jun 26
PLAYISM and developer MercuryStudio released a major update, Ver.2.0, for the mecha customization action game BREAK ARTS III on June 26, 2026. The update overhauls the battle system, changing shields to a constantly recovering gauge and improving kick attack operability and hit performance. Weight restrictions on mecha customization have been eased, and shields have been removed from module parameters to allow design-focused builds. The in-match user interface has been completely renewed, adding opponent rankings, ability activation, health, and EN displays, while surrounding information is now integrated into a minimap. Three new Extra Grand Prix events have been added, including a developer challenge and special matches exploring the game's lore. New plugins grant special abilities, such as "OVERCAST" which drops lightning on the first-place player and "OVERCOAT" which provides high defense. Game balance adjustments, tutorial updates, and multiplayer bug fixes are also included. A bonus track has been added to the BREAK ARTS III Soundtrack on Steam. The game is currently 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale until July 10.