Rufus Kubica
@rufusblackwood.bsky.social
External Development Director at 11 bit studios.
📺 BAFTA Member
🐋 Official WDC Ambassador
🎮 Gaming Mentor for Swiss Games
📺 BAFTA Member
🐋 Official WDC Ambassador
🎮 Gaming Mentor for Swiss Games
.@octocurio.bsky.social and I recently sat down with @lewispackwood.bsky.social (💚) to discuss the 11 bit studios publishing vision: our goals, how we pick projects, and our biggest successes (and failures!).
It was a lovely chat, and now you can read the full interview right here! 📰
It was a lovely chat, and now you can read the full interview right here! 📰
11-Bit Studios says its publishing arm accounts for a "substantial chunk" of its revenue - although it passed on a few titles that became big hits. "Would I love to have Cult of the Lamb in our portfolio now? Quite possibly!"
www.gamesindustry.biz/11-bit-studi...
www.gamesindustry.biz/11-bit-studi...
11-Bit Studios on succeeding at publishing – but missing out on Cult of the Lamb
How the studio's sideline delivers meaningful revenue to cover the gaps between its own games
www.gamesindustry.biz
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
.@octocurio.bsky.social and I recently sat down with @lewispackwood.bsky.social (💚) to discuss the 11 bit studios publishing vision: our goals, how we pick projects, and our biggest successes (and failures!).
It was a lovely chat, and now you can read the full interview right here! 📰
It was a lovely chat, and now you can read the full interview right here! 📰
Reposted by Rufus Kubica
Wow 🤯
“A lot of great titles have come out this year, but I firmly believe Death Howl is one of the best games of 2025.”
95/100 - DualShockers
Thank you so much for your kind words 🖤
#DeathHowl #indiegame
www.dualshockers.com/death-howl-r...
“A lot of great titles have come out this year, but I firmly believe Death Howl is one of the best games of 2025.”
95/100 - DualShockers
Thank you so much for your kind words 🖤
#DeathHowl #indiegame
www.dualshockers.com/death-howl-r...
Review: Death Howl
Souls meets card counting in this visceral deck builder. Here's our full review of Death Howl.
www.dualshockers.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Wow 🤯
“A lot of great titles have come out this year, but I firmly believe Death Howl is one of the best games of 2025.”
95/100 - DualShockers
Thank you so much for your kind words 🖤
#DeathHowl #indiegame
www.dualshockers.com/death-howl-r...
“A lot of great titles have come out this year, but I firmly believe Death Howl is one of the best games of 2025.”
95/100 - DualShockers
Thank you so much for your kind words 🖤
#DeathHowl #indiegame
www.dualshockers.com/death-howl-r...
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#DeathHowl is OUT NOW on PC and PC Game Pass 🌲
Ro’s journey through the sorrow-soaked spirit world begins today.
Console players, your hunt begins February 19.
Ro’s journey through the sorrow-soaked spirit world begins today.
Console players, your hunt begins February 19.
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#DeathHowl is OUT NOW on PC and PC Game Pass 🌲
Ro’s journey through the sorrow-soaked spirit world begins today.
Console players, your hunt begins February 19.
Ro’s journey through the sorrow-soaked spirit world begins today.
Console players, your hunt begins February 19.
Tick-tock, tick-tock!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Tick-tock, tick-tock!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Be the first to get the latest news about #Frostpunk 2, #TheAlters, #Moonlighter 2, #DeathHowl, and everything else related to 11 bit studios and our games!
We promise no spam, only relevant news, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive discounts for our merch 👀
We promise no spam, only relevant news, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive discounts for our merch 👀
December 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Be the first to get the latest news about #Frostpunk 2, #TheAlters, #Moonlighter 2, #DeathHowl, and everything else related to 11 bit studios and our games!
We promise no spam, only relevant news, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive discounts for our merch 👀
We promise no spam, only relevant news, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive discounts for our merch 👀
My friends' survival game, #Peregrino, now has a public demo out!
If you're looking for something darker with survival mechanics, go check it out and give @invergestudios.bsky.social your feedback (and some love🧡)!
#Demo | #Survival | #IndieGames
store.steampowered.com/app/4191890/...
If you're looking for something darker with survival mechanics, go check it out and give @invergestudios.bsky.social your feedback (and some love🧡)!
#Demo | #Survival | #IndieGames
store.steampowered.com/app/4191890/...
December 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My friends' survival game, #Peregrino, now has a public demo out!
If you're looking for something darker with survival mechanics, go check it out and give @invergestudios.bsky.social your feedback (and some love🧡)!
#Demo | #Survival | #IndieGames
store.steampowered.com/app/4191890/...
If you're looking for something darker with survival mechanics, go check it out and give @invergestudios.bsky.social your feedback (and some love🧡)!
#Demo | #Survival | #IndieGames
store.steampowered.com/app/4191890/...
My dear friends from @lucernal.bsky.social are working on a personal indie gem.
If you like supporting true indies - give them some love. 💚
If you like supporting true indies - give them some love. 💚
December 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
My dear friends from @lucernal.bsky.social are working on a personal indie gem.
If you like supporting true indies - give them some love. 💚
If you like supporting true indies - give them some love. 💚
Full circle moment! Thrilled to see a game I humbly mentored back in the day finally get its release date!
🗓️ Save the date and dust off your virtual medical degree - you're gonna need it. 😉
🗓️ Save the date and dust off your virtual medical degree - you're gonna need it. 😉
Congratulations, Doctor! You're hired… you are a doctor, right?
Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator will release on November 6th📆on Steam for PC, Mac and Steam Deck.
Wishlist now on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2059090/...
#indiegame #trailer #sanatoriumthegame
Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator will release on November 6th📆on Steam for PC, Mac and Steam Deck.
Wishlist now on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2059090/...
#indiegame #trailer #sanatoriumthegame
October 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Full circle moment! Thrilled to see a game I humbly mentored back in the day finally get its release date!
🗓️ Save the date and dust off your virtual medical degree - you're gonna need it. 😉
🗓️ Save the date and dust off your virtual medical degree - you're gonna need it. 😉
Reposted by Rufus Kubica
Last year at #gamescom we lived one of our most unforgettable moments, receiving the Games for Impact award for Creatures of Ava with @rufusblackwood.bsky.social ✨
This year we can’t make it to Cologne, but our friends @agpadvisory.bsky.social will showcase Peregrino at #gamescom! 🕯️🩸
This year we can’t make it to Cologne, but our friends @agpadvisory.bsky.social will showcase Peregrino at #gamescom! 🕯️🩸
August 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Last year at #gamescom we lived one of our most unforgettable moments, receiving the Games for Impact award for Creatures of Ava with @rufusblackwood.bsky.social ✨
This year we can’t make it to Cologne, but our friends @agpadvisory.bsky.social will showcase Peregrino at #gamescom! 🕯️🩸
This year we can’t make it to Cologne, but our friends @agpadvisory.bsky.social will showcase Peregrino at #gamescom! 🕯️🩸
It's the last day of Steam’s #Tacticon 2025!
If you haven’t yet, take a look at #DeathHowl - a tactical deck-builder with grid-based combat and just the right touch of soulslike flavour.
If you haven’t yet, take a look at #DeathHowl - a tactical deck-builder with grid-based combat and just the right touch of soulslike flavour.
July 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It's the last day of Steam’s #Tacticon 2025!
If you haven’t yet, take a look at #DeathHowl - a tactical deck-builder with grid-based combat and just the right touch of soulslike flavour.
If you haven’t yet, take a look at #DeathHowl - a tactical deck-builder with grid-based combat and just the right touch of soulslike flavour.
That's surprising - and absolutely lovely! ☺️
We did a artstyle exploration study in Uni for our new pixel art game. I made one in the style of #DeathHowl from @11bitstudios.bsky.social
#indiegame #pixelart #Digitalart #art #artstudy #game #gameart
#indiegame #pixelart #Digitalart #art #artstudy #game #gameart
June 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
That's surprising - and absolutely lovely! ☺️
🚨 I DON'T EXACTLY KNOW WHAT IT ALL MEANS BUT I AM REPOSTING IT AS THE GAME LOOKS FREAKING COOL. 🚨
🚨TODAY IS POST TRAUMA'S RE-RELEASE DAY!🚨
🚨POST TRAUMA IS 30% OFF ON STEAM🚨
🚨NOTHING HAS SHADOW DROPPED🚨
🚨YOU PROBABLY HAVE A JOB AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES SO NO RUSH🚨
🚨BUT TODAY IS THE DAY TO GRAB POST TRAUMA🚨
🚨LIVE ON STEAM, PS5 AND XBOX SERIES X|S 🚨
🚨POST TRAUMA IS 30% OFF ON STEAM🚨
🚨NOTHING HAS SHADOW DROPPED🚨
🚨YOU PROBABLY HAVE A JOB AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES SO NO RUSH🚨
🚨BUT TODAY IS THE DAY TO GRAB POST TRAUMA🚨
🚨LIVE ON STEAM, PS5 AND XBOX SERIES X|S 🚨
June 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🚨 I DON'T EXACTLY KNOW WHAT IT ALL MEANS BUT I AM REPOSTING IT AS THE GAME LOOKS FREAKING COOL. 🚨
Reposted by Rufus Kubica
I've started The Alters by @11bitstudios.bsky.social (This War of Mine, Frostpunk), and I already know I'm going to love it.
I'm spoiled: I manage a base nestled in a giant wheel rolling on a distant and rugged planet where I must escape the sunrise. To help me while I'm the sole survivor, I...
I'm spoiled: I manage a base nestled in a giant wheel rolling on a distant and rugged planet where I must escape the sunrise. To help me while I'm the sole survivor, I...
June 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I've started The Alters by @11bitstudios.bsky.social (This War of Mine, Frostpunk), and I already know I'm going to love it.
I'm spoiled: I manage a base nestled in a giant wheel rolling on a distant and rugged planet where I must escape the sunrise. To help me while I'm the sole survivor, I...
I'm spoiled: I manage a base nestled in a giant wheel rolling on a distant and rugged planet where I must escape the sunrise. To help me while I'm the sole survivor, I...
The Alters | Accolades Trailer
YouTube video by 11 bit studios
www.youtube.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Guess what's in the updated #DeathHowl demo for #SteamNextFest?
🎮 Full controller support
✔️ Plays beautifully on Steam Deck
⛰️ PLUS a new biome & challenging boss!
Well, now you know! [Link in comments]
🎮 Full controller support
✔️ Plays beautifully on Steam Deck
⛰️ PLUS a new biome & challenging boss!
Well, now you know! [Link in comments]
June 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Guess what's in the updated #DeathHowl demo for #SteamNextFest?
🎮 Full controller support
✔️ Plays beautifully on Steam Deck
⛰️ PLUS a new biome & challenging boss!
Well, now you know! [Link in comments]
🎮 Full controller support
✔️ Plays beautifully on Steam Deck
⛰️ PLUS a new biome & challenging boss!
Well, now you know! [Link in comments]
It's kind of funny – we didn't realise at first that we were actually merging these two genres! We aimed for an open-world deck builder, but our focus testers actually pointed out the #SoulsLike elements!
Thanks for a lovely preview, @pcgamer.com! 🤍
www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/i-...
Thanks for a lovely preview, @pcgamer.com! 🤍
www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/i-...
I couldn't picture how Death Howl, a soulslike deckbuilder, could possibly marry the two genres—until I played its Steam Next Fest demo
Then my face got smashed, now I'm a believer.
www.pcgamer.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
It's kind of funny – we didn't realise at first that we were actually merging these two genres! We aimed for an open-world deck builder, but our focus testers actually pointed out the #SoulsLike elements!
Thanks for a lovely preview, @pcgamer.com! 🤍
www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/i-...
Thanks for a lovely preview, @pcgamer.com! 🤍
www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/i-...
Developed by two lovely human beings, Little Ruin is a little gem of an indie game. To learn more, read this great interview with Mark and Fiona!
We had a lovely chat with Zach, thanks for featuring Little Ruin :)
INTERVIEW // Little Ruin
We chat with Melbourne studio @lucernal.bsky.social about its debut atmospheric isometric adventure Little Ruin
Read: www.well-played.com.au/made-in-aust...
We chat with Melbourne studio @lucernal.bsky.social about its debut atmospheric isometric adventure Little Ruin
Read: www.well-played.com.au/made-in-aust...
June 11, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Developed by two lovely human beings, Little Ruin is a little gem of an indie game. To learn more, read this great interview with Mark and Fiona!
Reposted by Rufus Kubica
Moonlighter 2 is really fucking cool. The art style is awesome. Gameplay is smooth. Assets are polished. It’s just slick. Can’t wait for the full game!
#moonlighter2 #steam #BonitoFlakes
#moonlighter2 #steam #BonitoFlakes
June 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Moonlighter 2 is really fucking cool. The art style is awesome. Gameplay is smooth. Assets are polished. It’s just slick. Can’t wait for the full game!
#moonlighter2 #steam #BonitoFlakes
#moonlighter2 #steam #BonitoFlakes
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Hello everyone! 👋
This year is packed with exciting updates for #Frostpunk, as well as the highly anticipated #TheAlters, #Moonlighter 2, and #DeathHowl.
Follow us here to stay in the loop and never miss a thing!
This year is packed with exciting updates for #Frostpunk, as well as the highly anticipated #TheAlters, #Moonlighter 2, and #DeathHowl.
Follow us here to stay in the loop and never miss a thing!
February 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Hello everyone! 👋
This year is packed with exciting updates for #Frostpunk, as well as the highly anticipated #TheAlters, #Moonlighter 2, and #DeathHowl.
Follow us here to stay in the loop and never miss a thing!
This year is packed with exciting updates for #Frostpunk, as well as the highly anticipated #TheAlters, #Moonlighter 2, and #DeathHowl.
Follow us here to stay in the loop and never miss a thing!
Reposted by Rufus Kubica
My friends at The Outer Zone has released a (lengthy) demo for Death Howl on Steam. Awesome game. Congrats @theouterzone.bsky.social and team ❤️ store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
Hit that Wishlist.
Hit that Wishlist.
Death Howl on Steam
Journey through the sorrowful spirit world in a soulslike deck builder. Craft cards and claim powerful totems to defeat the woeful spirits lurking in the mystical lands. Unravel the tale of a grieving...
store.steampowered.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
My friends at The Outer Zone has released a (lengthy) demo for Death Howl on Steam. Awesome game. Congrats @theouterzone.bsky.social and team ❤️ store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
Hit that Wishlist.
Hit that Wishlist.
If you want to learn more about #DeathHowl and see if it's for you — this in-depth and very cool article by PCGamer is a great place to start! 🦌
January 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you want to learn more about #DeathHowl and see if it's for you — this in-depth and very cool article by PCGamer is a great place to start! 🦌
What a lovely piece of coverage from VICE! 🔥
"(...) manages to squeeze in Soulslike elements and, surprisingly, makes them fit perfectly".
"(...) can’t get enough of Death Howl, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on when I can jump back into its alluring world"
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
"(...) manages to squeeze in Soulslike elements and, surprisingly, makes them fit perfectly".
"(...) can’t get enough of Death Howl, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on when I can jump back into its alluring world"
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
‘Death Howl’ Is an Innovative Take On Deck Builders and I Simply Must Have More
Since playing the demo, 'Death Howl' has me hooked with its innovative approach to deck building, turn-based combat, and Soulslike elements.
www.vice.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
What a lovely piece of coverage from VICE! 🔥
"(...) manages to squeeze in Soulslike elements and, surprisingly, makes them fit perfectly".
"(...) can’t get enough of Death Howl, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on when I can jump back into its alluring world"
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
"(...) manages to squeeze in Soulslike elements and, surprisingly, makes them fit perfectly".
"(...) can’t get enough of Death Howl, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on when I can jump back into its alluring world"
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
I'm super proud to announce the latest #IndieGame from the talented devs at The Outer Zone, published by @11bitstudios.bsky.social! Face relentless spirits in tactical turn-based card battles, craft powerful decks, and wield shamanic totems.
Introducing: Death Howl. 💀
Introducing: Death Howl. 💀
Death Howl - Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by 11 bit studios
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I'm super proud to announce the latest #IndieGame from the talented devs at The Outer Zone, published by @11bitstudios.bsky.social! Face relentless spirits in tactical turn-based card battles, craft powerful decks, and wield shamanic totems.
Introducing: Death Howl. 💀
Introducing: Death Howl. 💀
January 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I've recently finished #Neva, and wow – what a stunning, heartfelt journey it was. It might just be one of my favourite #IndieGames of 2024. Huge congrats to @nomada.studio – they’re creating something special with every release.
Do yourself a favour and play it. 💙
Do yourself a favour and play it. 💙
November 24, 2024 at 11:46 AM
I've recently finished #Neva, and wow – what a stunning, heartfelt journey it was. It might just be one of my favourite #IndieGames of 2024. Huge congrats to @nomada.studio – they’re creating something special with every release.
Do yourself a favour and play it. 💙
Do yourself a favour and play it. 💙