2026-06-25 17:09 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44187853/cafa310753ef9afa620068746f1b62c93b6a7ceb.jpg Hello everyone! The Mildew Children is part of the Steam Summer Sale! Until July 9, you can pick up the game at 62% off. If you have had your eye on the game but have not yet explored the story of Kyrphel and her village, now is a great time to do so. I would be happy if you decided to give the game a chance. And if you have already played The Mildew Children, thank you so much for your support, reviews, and recommendations. All of it helps the game reach new players. Publisher’s Note Other games from our publishing lineu
2026-05-02 13:27 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40436977/209888830ae5d0b1b056b4e693034b97ac526b97.png Greetings! The Mildew Children has joined the featured lineup for Russian Games Festival 2026. It’s a great chance to introduce The Mildew Children to new players and be part of a community-driven event supported by people who care about indie games. Russian Games Festival 2026 is an annual online festival of Russian games, bringing together developers from Russia and other countries around the world. You can expect exclusive trailers, discounts, demos, and updates for a wide variety of games. There should be something in
2026-01-29 00:40 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44187853/71831ca3f8f6cbe675b649ed408a611621fe807a.jpg The Mildew Children is taking part in the European Myths & Legends 2026 event on Steam, celebrating games inspired by European mythology, legends, and folklore. As part of the event, our game is featured on a special showcase alongside other titles exploring dark fairy tales, ancient traditions, and mystical stories of Europe. To celebrate the event, The Mildew Children is available with a 61% discount — a great opportunity to discover the game or add it to your library at a special price. The offer is available for a lim
2025-12-22 21:28 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44187853/5d73762fe59e683e7eeef7f2fdc202cf0f28fc03.jpg The Steam Winter Sale continues, and The Mildew Children is taking part as well. Until January 5, you can get the game with a 60% discount — one of the best prices ever. And it’s a great opportunity to discover the game. The Mildew Children is a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel. It tells a dark story about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage, primitive traditions. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420350/The_Mildew_Children/ Happy upcoming holidays to everyone! More Discounts from Valkyrie Initi
2025-10-27 21:22 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44187853/f6ba36d026dfbeee6b1f32b5fe9794cb0498c690.jpg Dark clouds gather over the village once again - The Mildew Children is joining Steam Scream Fest IV! During the festival - 56% OFF! If you haven’t experienced this dark fairytale yet, now is the perfect time. The Mildew Children is a story of witches, rituals, and dark spirits. A fairytale and a horror tale, where you’ll meet a girl named Littlegrave, who takes on the role of Death herself. Thank you to everyone who supports the game and leaves reviews - your feedback means a lot to us! https://store.steampowered.com/app
2025-10-20 18:09 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/35094948/54fa40dfde050543431572ae96baa72101eeb768.jpg Hey everyone! Today is a very special day for me. Dreamout is out now! Yes, this isn’t my first game, but it’s a very special one for me. I’ve poured my heart into this project. Dreamout was created from a simple idea - “about a drunken alpaca wandering the world.” If you enjoy absurd humor and adventures where nothing goes according to plan - give Dreamout a try. To celebrate the release, there’s a 15% discount during the first week! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1820100/DREAMOUT/ It’s time t
2025-10-04 00:43 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41597897/4a5f7f71fd39cbf6f155307e6f1d6f96a52f4c57.jpg The Alpaca’s Pouring - Dreamout Playtest Has Begun! Starting today, everyone who signed up for the Dreamout playtest has been granted access and can dive into the adventures of a slightly tipsy, but undeniably charming alpaca - all before the full release on October 20 at 11:00 AM PDT. From now on, all participants can also take on a unique challenge and earn a reward! More details below. If you haven’t received access yet - or haven’t applied at all - but feel like sharing a drink with our party-loving alpaca, there’s st
2025-10-01 11:48 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44187853/a27a37e36bb98f4897e2b57b513eff5bd8da62ef.jpg With the arrival of the Steam Autumn Sale 2025, we are excited to announce that The Mildew Children is available at -56% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420350/The_Mildew_Children/ The Mildew Children is a dark visual novel fairy tale, where you’ll take part in a chilling story of a small village inhabited only by children. An atmosphere of mystery, tough moral choices, and multiple endings await you in this grim adventure. Publisher’s Note If you enjoy games with a unique atmosphere, filled with surrealism and b
2025-09-22 19:47 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44187853/b3242dfc635b990452e6aeac5df3f4a30dd8229f.jpg We’re excited to announce that The Mildew Children is taking part in the Summer Postcard Fest, running from September 22 to September 29! This festival celebrates games filled with the spirit of travel, breathtaking vistas, and cozy adventures. For one week only, you’ll be able to discover new titles and soak in the special summer vibes that our story brings. https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34281909/sale/summerpostcard Don’t miss the chance to check out The Mildew Children during the festival—add the game to your w
2025-09-06 20:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44187853/290c0272da3fa87a936e5c54a421902691cfe163.jpg Greetings, seekers of mysteries! We’re excited to announce that The Mildew Children is taking part in the Hungry Ghost Festival 2025 on Steam — an event dedicated to mystery, horror, and the supernatural. The festival serves as a platform for independent developers creating games filled with horror, dark fantasy, and otherworldly stories. From September 6th to 13th you can expect demos, discounts, and a haunting atmosphere: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45022621/sale/TheHungryGhostFestival2025 The Mildew Children
2025-09-05 01:47 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/35094948/7bf0f72feda243af1df42f81d5973459d413e37b.jpg The fourth major expansion for Heads Will Roll: Reforged has been released! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3857000/Heads_Will_Roll_Reforged__Sins_of_the_Floating_City/ What awaits you in the DLC: - No step too far, no measure too desperate: Become the right hand man of the Venetian Doge and plunge headlong into the maelstrom of European politics to help Venice survive the onslaught of an alliance of its many rivals. Enlist the help of allies and defeat your enemies on the battlefield or, throug
2025-08-07 18:42 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44187853/fe3cea6f461e076530efdc517d37a6874677f804.jpg Greetings! The Mildew Children is now part of the Steam Debut Festival 2025 — a celebration where debut games step into the spotlight! This is my first major game, and I’m proud to share it with you. It’s a title for those who appreciate unusual stories and bold visual experiments. Step into a haunting world inspired by folklore, where only children remain in an isolated village bound by harsh pagan rituals. Play as Kyrphel — a young witch who must join her sisters in a sacrificial rite to save their home from an ancient
2025-08-06 21:40 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/35094948/db35c03d0fda7640f3f2aeb39b155175281e3729.jpg Greetings to all old-school shooter fans! Let us introduce HMUR — a fast-paced retro FPS that throws you into a twisted, alternative version of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. Combining the insane mechanics of 90s shooters, Soviet sci-fi aesthetics, and a pounding hardbass soundtrack, the game becomes a relentless dance of speed, precision, and madness. You are Sergey, an ordinary worker. Something went terribly wrong, and now your only chance to survive is to be faster than death. Be sure to watch
2025-08-04 19:35 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
Hello everyone!We are happy to finally make an official announcement of Heads Will Roll: Reforged's fourth DLC — Sins of the Floating City. It is scheduled to be released on September 4th 10am PDT and will continue to expand the world and story of HWR. This time with two new massive story branches that will be taking place in Italy during Venice-Genoa wars. As always, the DLC will be accompanied by a major patch containing new items, gameplay mechanics, updated balancing and lots of technical iprovements.What awaits you in the DLC: *No step too far, no measure too desperate Become the right ha
2025-06-26 20:23 UTC · Community Announcements · Jesse Kellor
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44187853/832c4d3cf37dbb6bdcf0b870cc24f0a6fddfba62.png Greetings, everyone! We’re happy to announce that The Mildew Children now supports even more languages. Thanks to your support and feedback, we’ve expanded text localizations to make the game accessible to even more players worldwide. The following new languages are now available: - 🇫🇷 French - 🇩🇪 German - 🇪🇸 Spanish - 🇵🇱 Polish - 🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil) - 🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese - 🇹🇷 Turkish If you’ve been waiting to play in your native language — now is the perfect time to return and enjoy the story once more
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