Whitethorn announce Slime Heroes, a Soulslike starring slimes, plus Botany Manor release date

February dispels any illusions of jumping straight to summer as Whitethorn Games zestfully embraces the heart of winter by hosting its 2024 Winter Showcase. Within this realm of enchantment and whimsy, they unveiled a game that seems to ask what magical adventures await if slimes from Slime Rancher were endowed with not just bravery but also blades. The answer lies in a delightful Soulslike titled "Slime Heroes," where these slimes emerge as valiant protagonists. While the game's release date remains a tantalizing mystery, it has already captured the imagination with its promise of colorful and cute challenges.

Mark your calendars for an upcoming gem—Botany Manor is set to bloom on April 9th, bringing a gorgeous 3D puzzle game about cultivating plants to life. I fell in love with it through a demo during the Steam Next Fest, and it's refreshing to know its release is on the horizon. Botany Manor invites players to nurture peculiar, almost magical flora, starting with a captivating flower that spins like a pinwheel to cleanse the greenhouse's air, paving your path to exploration. The quest for creating perfect conditions for your plants involves unraveling clues and acquiring items within a beautifully surreal manor, home to an immense tree growing precariously inside.

"Slime Heroes" holds an air of mystery but promises an intriguing adventure with its vivid environments. These slimes, wielding traditional weapons, showcase their prowess through special magical attacks, including the ability to conjure ice and fire. Moreover, with cooperative gameplay, it introduces a more accessible Soulslike experience, perhaps catering to families and easing the challenge for more players. However, there's a potential twist as it seems the weapons might be crafted from the slimes themselves, hinting at a deeper, possibly unsettling narrative layer.

The showcase also spotlighted "Magical Delicacy", a charming pixel art platformer now available for a test run on Steam. In addition, updates on Whitethorn's diverse game portfolio, such as "Lake", making its way to platforms like the Switch, captured attention. Although aside from our main focus, it's worthwhile mentioning "Wytchwood", a personal favorite, which is now expanding its magical reach to iOS and Android users.

This treasure trove of announcements from Whitethorn Games not only promises a variety of unique gaming experiences but also underscores the creative richness within the indie gaming community. From the serene botanical puzzles of "Botany Manor" to the valiantly squishy "Slime Heroes", there's much to look forward to in the gaming realm.