Steam News3 May 20262mo ago

King's Well Demo is LIVE! + Speedrun Challenge & Deckbuilders Fest

Greetings, Exiles of the Well! The wait is over. We are incredibly excited to announce that the King's Well Demo is officially playable as part of the Steam Deckbuilders Fest!

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changedThe Speedrun Challenge Begins! ⏱️Think you can navigate the depths of the Well faster than anyone else? We are officially kicking off a Speedrun Challenge for the duration of the Steam Deckbuilders Fest from May 4 to May 11.

changedThe Speedrun Challenge Begins! ⏱️Enter our Discord server to see full rules and how to participate.

changedThe Speedrun Challenge Begins! ⏱️The Reward: The top players will earn a special Steam Gift cards.

addedSteam Deckbuilders Fest (May 4 – May 11) 🃏If you enjoy the demo, please consider adding King's Well to your Wishlist. As a small indie studio, every single wishlist helps us gain visibility and move closer to a successful full launch.

changedWhat’s in the Demo?The Core Loop: Experience the fusion of classic poker hands and tactical weapon management.

changedWhat’s in the Demo?Strategic Variety: Experiment with different card, weapon or relic synergies to maximize your damage output.

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changedThink you can navigate the depths of the Well faster than anyone else? We are officially kicking off a Speedrun Challenge for the duration of the Steam Deckbuilders Fest from May 4 to May 11.

changedEnter our Discord server to see full rules and how to participate.

changedThe Reward: The top players will earn a special Steam Gift cards.

addedIf you enjoy the demo, please consider adding King's Well to your Wishlist. As a small indie studio, every single wishlist helps us gain visibility and move closer to a successful full launch.

changedThe Core Loop: Experience the fusion of classic poker hands and tactical weapon management.

The wait is over. We are incredibly excited to announce that the King's Well Demo is officially playable as part of the Steam Deckbuilders Fest!

From May 4th to May 11th, you can dive into our steampunk world and experience the high-stakes strategy of our poker-fueled combat system. In King’s Well, your cards aren’t just numbers, they are the ammunition and energy for your entire arsenal.

The Speedrun Challenge Begins! ⏱️

Think you can navigate the depths of the Well faster than anyone else? We are officially kicking off a Speedrun Challenge for the duration of the Steam Deckbuilders Fest from May 4 to May 11.

Enter our Discord server to see full rules and how to participate.

The Reward: The top players will earn a special Steam Gift cards.

Steam Deckbuilders Fest (May 4 – May 11) 🃏

We are honored to be featured alongside some of the best card games in the industry.

If you enjoy the demo, please consider adding King's Well to your Wishlist. As a small indie studio, every single wishlist helps us gain visibility and move closer to a successful full launch.

What’s in the Demo?

The Core Loop: Experience the fusion of classic poker hands and tactical weapon management.

Unique Enemies: Face off against the first floor's clockwork monstrosities.

Strategic Variety: Experiment with different card, weapon or relic synergies to maximize your damage output.

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steamhappy Good luck in the Well and may the cards be in your favor!

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