2026-04-13 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Omg, we can’t believe it’s already been a year since Elroy and the Aliens came out on Steam!Thank you so much to all of you who have played the game, the demo and especially those who took the time to send us your thoughts, feedback or left a review. It means a lot. 🙏We put our hearts and souls into our debut adventure and are humbled to hear from so many of you who have enjoyed playing it.A 97% positive review score is more than we could have ever dreamed of. 🥰And if you have bought the game and haven’t played it yet, we’d love to hear what you think!It’s been a great year for adventure gam
2026-02-11 10:37 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Hi folks!Elroy has been invited to take part at the awesome Flash Games Vibe Steam event taking place from the 7th to 20th of February 2026! 🥰🔗 Check out all the amazing games, play demos & restock your backlog!Keep on rockin' out there! ☮With love,Team Elroy
2025-12-18 18:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Friends! Happy Holidays! ⭐What a year it has been for adventure games. It certainly feels like the magic of the 80s and 90s has come rushing back .. So many wonderful titles, and a community that reminds us why we fell in love with this genre in the first place.🎄 Elroy is now 45% off! 🎄To celebrate, we have prepared a very Christmassy 45% discount, available only during the Steam Winter Sale. If you're rediscovering the charm of classic adventures or sharing them with someone new, we hope Elroy can be part of your holiday memories.As a special treat, our art director, Urban Breznik, has reco
2025-12-03 11:41 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Hello, all! 👋 Here comes the latest patch. 🚀 🛠️ Here's a summary of what's included in patch 1.2.2: Fixed flashing controller button legend when opening menu or full-screen puzzleFixed hotspot label disappearing after pausing the gameHide system cursor when not using mouseFixed controller button legend flickering in controller overlay screenWe're working on possible improvements all the time, so keep an eye out for future patches! And please keep your feedback coming in Elroy's Steam Discussions forum! 🤝 Thanks! - Team Elroy
2025-11-24 18:01 UTC · Community Announcements · urban
Hi, friends! 👋Steam Awards season is here again. We’re putting Elroy forward for the category “Sit Back and Relax.” 🧘If our game has helped you unwind, chill out, or simply escape for a peaceful moment, your vote can help us get officially nominated! Your support means the world to us. 💡 To Vote, click on "Nominate this game for Sit Back and Relax" above! 👆You can also vote like this:Open Steam. Head to the Steam Awards page - visible on the front page NOW until Dec 1st. Find the “Sit Back and Relax” category. Select Elroy and the Aliens and cast your vote! ✔️ Every vote helps push us clos
2025-11-21 13:56 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Hello, all! 👋 Here comes the latest patch. 🚀 🛠️ Here's a summary of what's included in patch 1.2.1: Show correct PS controller glyphs on LinuxFixed a glitch in the right click hotspot labelWe're working on possible improvements all the time, so keep an eye out for future patches! And please keep your feedback coming in Elroy's Steam Discussions forum! 🤝 Thanks! - Team Elroy
2025-11-20 14:55 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Hi, friends! Major game update v1.2.0 is here!🎮 We're mega-thrilled to announce that Elroy and the Aliens now has full controller support! 🎮If you're a Steam Deck player or just like to sit back and relax with your favorite gamepad, we got you covered! We've spent quite some time refining the new experience. You'll be able to steer the characters and solve all puzzles directly with the controller. This is not just a "mouse-to-controller" simulation. It's the real deal! 🚀 Download the update and try it out!Here's Urban telling more about how we did it. 💡 If you don't own the game yet, get i
2025-11-10 14:17 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Hello, all! 👋 Here comes the latest patch. 🚀 🛠️ Here's a summary of what's included in patch 1.1.5: Fixed a bug that prevented progression from the "desert bees" onwards. Some players were getting stuck at the archeological dig site after successfully luring away the bees. We're working on possible improvements all the time, so keep an eye out for future patches! And please keep your feedback coming in Elroy's Steam Discussions forum! 🤝 Thanks! - Team Elroy
2025-10-24 11:09 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Friends! 👋We're thrilled to share that Elroy and the Aliens has won Best Narrative at the recent YUGO Game Awards! 🚀 A huge shout out to our writer Tadej Gregorcic for crafting such an incredible story and heartfelt experience. The game was also nominated for Best Art Direction, recognizing the sweet, cartoony art style of our Urban Breznik.None of this would mean much without the continuous support from you, dear friends. Thank you! 🤍Stay tuned for a big feature announcement coming next month! Much love,- Team Elroy
2025-10-08 17:20 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Heya! 👋 Here comes the latest patch. 🚀 🛠️ Here's a summary of what's included in patch 1.1.4: Unity engine update (doesn't affect the playing experience)Small animation tweak of Elroy's face during walk We're working on possible improvements all the time, so keep an eye out for future patches! And please keep your feedback coming in Elroy's Steam Discussions forum! 🤝 Love, - Team Elroy
2025-09-23 10:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Hello, friends! 🙌 We're excited to be part of this year's Summer Postcard Steam Fest! ⭐ Say goodbye to the summer with a bang and grab Elroy and the Aliens at a time-limited 15% discount, available Sep 22-29 only! 👇 Make sure to also check out the other fantastic games from some truly talented developers featured at the festival! Many thanks and much love to all of you!💚 See you in Slope City, - Team Elroy
2025-09-12 09:58 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Hi Friends! Thanks to your continuous support and overwhelming reviews, Elroy and the Aliens has been selected to take part in various fields at the DEVGAMM awards this year! 🚀 One of them is the Community Vote. Could you take a moment and vote for Elroy?👉 Help us win by voting HERE NOW! 🙏1️⃣ Head to DEVGAMM. 2️⃣ Find Elroy and the Aliens in the list and submit your vote! Your help is beyond appreciated.Many thanks and much love to all of you! 🤍- Team Elroy
2025-08-09 08:52 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Hey friends! 🙌 "Tiny Teams is a festival all about celebrating games made by solo developers and micro-studios, from already popular indie hits, to hidden gems and what could be the next 'big thing'."We're honored to be part of part of this year's Tiny Teams Steam Fest by Yogscast! ⭐ Celebrate with us and grab Elroy and the Aliens at a time-limited 25% discount, available Aug 07-14 only!FULL GAME -25%👇DELUXE EDITION (FULL GAME, ARTBOOK & SOUNDTRACK) -19% 👇Make sure to also check out the other amazing games from some truly talented developers featured at the Tiny Teams Fest! Many thanks for
2025-08-07 12:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Hello, friends! 🥁We're proudly presenting The Art of Elroy and the Aliens, an Artbook with plenty of behind-the-scenes and anecdotes about how the game came to life. Dive into 200+ pages (!!!) of early sketches, stories, and untold moments from 11 years of development. 📜Get it here! 👇💡\Format: One 200+ page & one 100+ page PDF | Language: English | Download location: Root game folder on your PC (Right click on game in Steam library > Manage > Browse local files)] The Art of Elroy and the Aliens is a comprehensive visual look at the game's creation, from start to finish. This digital Artboo
2025-06-26 14:46 UTC · Community Announcements · Motiviti
Dear adventurers! Immerse yourself in over an hour of original music by award-winning composer and music producer Martin Bezjak, created to accompany the wonderfully heartfelt journey of Elroy and Peggie across time and space. 🎸This 38-track score blends lush orchestral ambiences, dark Americana textures, emotionally charged melodies, and heart-pounding cinematic climaxes.From subtle moments to grand storytelling peaks, the soundtrack captures the full emotional arc of the game. ❤️Also featured are two original songs co-written by Tadej Gregorcic:🎵 "Crimson Sky" feat. Malidah🎵 "Desert Man"
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