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Zeroth - Steam News Hub Updates, events, and news from the developers of Zeroth.

The Zeroth dev summary from March 2026 is published now - read it here:

store.steampowered.com/news/app/406...

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Split-screen, local co-op!
Split-screen, local co-op! YouTube video by Contrary Games

We've made a Zeroth video to show off the brand new split screen, local co-op! Let us know what you think?

youtu.be/JS5NwOStg1Y

3 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
Bolder with boulders #platformer #roguelike #indiegame #boulder #funny
Bolder with boulders #platformer #roguelike #indiegame #boulder #funny YouTube video by Contrary Games

It isn’t a true roguelike without boulders and they’ve just been added to Zeroth!

youtube.com/shorts/ENMch...

3 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
Feral tomb raider #platformer #roguelike #indiegame #pyramid #tombraider
Feral tomb raider #platformer #roguelike #indiegame #pyramid #tombraider YouTube video by Contrary Games

What lies below the ancient pyramids, only in Zeroth.

youtube.com/shorts/LZisp...

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
Over 100 western australian made games on steam

Over 100 western australian made games on steam

Congratulations to WA Game Developers as we cross over 100 WA Games curated on Steam.

See this awesome West Aussie Games page, curated by Rin
store.steampowered.com/curator/45348397-West-Au...

Any WA developer who wants to be included, please send us an email: contact@wagic.org.au

1 month ago 9 5 1 1

what's in the water over there?? so many amazing games! I hear the devs are so resourceful and good looking!

1 month ago 5 1 0 0

Make sure your bed is on stable ground

1 month ago 2 0 0 0

Damn, facts

1 month ago 2 0 0 0
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Great idea, we need more roguelikes! 😉Can’t wait to see how it progresses ❤️

1 month ago 1 0 1 0

Hey, this looks great! What engine are you using? We’re building a similar(ish) game - cell-based world with non-cell based characters and bodies - and I’m curious how you are handling switching between building/mining and combat using controller?

1 month ago 0 0 1 0
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Save 10% on GHOST CAM on Steam Your camera sees what your eyes cannot. Explore eerie liminal spaces, capture spirits before they capture you, and unravel a haunting mystery. But beware—the deeper you go, the more the world distorts...

If you enjoy spooky games where:

📸 your camera can reveal hidden secrets and ghosts
👻 you encounter different spirits
🔦 you explore a creepy bedroom that twists into a labyrinth
😎 play PC or in VR!

Check out our freshly released game GHOST CAM!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2121930/...
#indiegames

1 month ago 7 5 0 1
Choose your panties #roguelike #platformer #indiegame #panties #choice
Choose your panties #roguelike #platformer #indiegame #panties #choice YouTube video by Contrary Games

It’s getting weirder so choose your panties carefully. Only in Zeroth.

youtube.com/shorts/gRIXi...

1 month ago 1 0 0 0

Honestly, “enough” is brilliant because it works on multiple levels

1 month ago 1 0 1 0

Looks great!

1 month ago 1 0 0 0
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Welcome to Zeroth! Now featuring illusory walls (and floors), spike traps, animated gravestones, and invisible enemies!

#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

1 month ago 7 4 0 0
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From the IndieDev community on Reddit Explore this post and more from the IndieDev community

Interested to learn more about how we use vector graphics at runtime in Zeroth's art pipeline? Check out this short explainer from Callan that covers how characters are composed and animated, with some technical specifics as well!

www.reddit.com/r/IndieDev/c...

#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

1 month ago 8 3 0 0
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Zeroth - Official Trailer
Zeroth - Official Trailer YouTube video by Contrary Games

Our Steam page is live now!

Welcome to Zeroth, a post-life roguelike adventure where you guide fallen adventurers through the 0th circle of Haell to find closure.

Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/4062680/...

New trailer:
youtu.be/nVJ7-g5xjzs

#indiedev #gamedev #roguelike #indiegame

2 months ago 23 10 1 2
Golem safety handbook #platformer #games #indiegame #golem #ranger
Golem safety handbook #platformer #games #indiegame #golem #ranger YouTube video by Contrary Games

Respect the golem safety handbook for new adventurers - only in Zeroth

youtube.com/shorts/X4PIF...

1 month ago 1 0 0 0
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Guide fallen heroes through a post-life adventure in the absurd and ever-changing 0th circle of Haell. Exploit the sandbox physics and experiment with mysterious treasure to postpone your inevitable death.

Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/4062680/...

#TeaseYaGame #indiedev #gamedev

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Zeroth - Official Trailer
Zeroth - Official Trailer YouTube video by Contrary Games

Our Steam page is live now!

Welcome to Zeroth, a post-life roguelike adventure where you guide fallen adventurers through the 0th circle of Haell to find closure.

Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/4062680/...

New trailer:
youtu.be/nVJ7-g5xjzs

#indiedev #gamedev #roguelike #indiegame

2 months ago 23 10 1 2
Spiteful player zombies #indiedev #platformer #roguelike #zombie #player
Spiteful player zombies #indiedev #platformer #roguelike #zombie #player YouTube video by Contrary Games

Even dead players are out to wreck your run with our latest feature in Zeroth. youtube.com/shorts/BCMd2...

3 months ago 3 0 0 1
Lessons with Zombies #indiedev #platformer #roguelike #zombie #ghoul
Lessons with Zombies #indiedev #platformer #roguelike #zombie #ghoul YouTube video by Contrary Games

Knight finds out what works for zombies may not apply to ghouls youtube.com/shorts/_mfEa...

3 months ago 1 0 0 0
Grave mistake #indiedev #platformer #roguelike #skeleton #grave
Grave mistake #indiedev #platformer #roguelike #skeleton #grave YouTube video by Contrary Games

The priest is laying bones to rest in our latest short youtube.com/shorts/TCEh0...

3 months ago 2 1 0 0
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kyleanderror13 - Twitch Playtesting my unreleased 2D roguelike platformer, Zeroth | !zeroth !feedback !playtest [#443]

I'm live now, playtesting my unreleased 2D roguelike platformer, Zeroth!
twitch.tv/kyleanderror13

#indiedev #gamedev

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Naked and hopeless #indiedev #platformer #roguelike  #demon #trap
Naked and hopeless #indiedev #platformer #roguelike #demon #trap YouTube video by Contrary Games

A very short tale about a heavily armoured knight and a chest trap

youtube.com/shorts/_j215...

4 months ago 2 1 0 0
Zeroth - Teaser Trailer 2025
Zeroth - Teaser Trailer 2025 YouTube video by Contrary Games

Looking for a roguelike platformer with physics simulation and deep mechanics? Learn the rules of Zeroth through hilarious deaths and guide your heroes as they seek to escape the 0th circle of Haell.

Coming to Steam. Follow us at linktr.ee/contrarygames.

#TeaseYaGame #indiedev #gamedev

4 months ago 10 5 0 0
Signs of Danger | Announcement Trailer | Frosty Mini 2025
Signs of Danger | Announcement Trailer | Frosty Mini 2025 Featured in Frosty Mini 2025! Watch the full showcase here: Steam: TBA Find more games made in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand on our Steam event page here:…

Signs of Danger by @slow-rush.bsky.social is an online & couch co-op physics-sandbox roguelite where game-breaking synergies, deadly chain reactions, and accidental friendly fire are all guaranteed!

Watch the announcement trailer:

4 months ago 10 2 0 0
Picture of a child playing Zeroth at the Future Labs Festival while one of the development team helps guide their play. Another child watches on.

Picture of a child playing Zeroth at the Future Labs Festival while one of the development team helps guide their play. Another child watches on.

Picture of Zeroth lead developers Callan and Kyle standing behind the Zeroth display booth at Future Labs Festival.

Picture of Zeroth lead developers Callan and Kyle standing behind the Zeroth display booth at Future Labs Festival.

Future Labs Festival ☑️

It was a great experience for us to be part of this local community initiative and get another opportunity to show off Zeroth!

Major thing we learned: kids love playing with the character customisation options! 😀

5 months ago 1 0 0 0
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City of Swan - Futures Lab Festival - 10 Year Anniversary Come celebrate 10 years of coding, robotics and virtual reality.

In a couple of hours, we'll be exhibiting Zeroth at Future Labs Festival. If you're in the Perth area, come say hi and check us out!

www.swan.wa.gov.au/explore-and-...

5 months ago 1 0 0 0
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#PitchYaGame This is Video Nightz! It’s 1999 and Y2K is upon us. You are the owner of an independent video store that a corporation is eyeing off to purchase. Help your customers find the perfect video by listening to their stories and decide what the future is for your video store.

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