“Maid of the Storm” to Launch as the First Title in STOVE Indie’s Expanding Subculture Universe
- Publishing deal signed for the subculture & rhythm game “Six Star Gate: Stargazer”
Smilegate has announced that its indie game platform, STOVE Indie, has signed a publishing agreement for two upcoming titles:
- “Maid of the Storm” – Developed by Burgerduck Games (Co-CEOs Lee Hee-seok and Noh Seung-jin)
- “Six Star Gate: Stargazer” – Developed by Starlike Co., Ltd. (CEO Chae Byeong-hyo)
About “Maid of the Storm” – A Tycoon Game with Adorable Pixel-Art Maids
“Maid of the Storm” is a tycoon simulation game where players manage a maid café featuring charming pixel-art maid characters. The game includes:
- Engaging café management mechanics
- Various episodes and fierce business competition
- A variety of mini-games for added fun
The game has already received significant attention through STOVE Indie’s “Smart Demo Life” program, a user-driven feedback initiative aimed at refining indie games. “Maid of the Storm” participated in the program twice, improving its quality based on user feedback.
Additionally, the game was well-received at the “Burning Beaver 2024” Indie Game & Culture Festival, earning the “Beaver Featured” award and securing a publishing contract with STOVE Indie.
Expanding STOVE Indie’s Subculture Universe
STOVE Indie is actively collaborating on the expansion of its Subculture Universe, a project that integrates and expands the worlds of popular heroine-based games. “Maid of the Storm” will be the first title to mark this expansion.
As part of this initiative, existing heroines from other subculture games will make special appearances in “Maid of the Storm”, bringing new stories and events to provide fans with a fresh experience.
Release & Crowdfunding Campaign
- Crowdfunding alert sign-ups for “Maid of the Storm” opened on Tumblbug on February 7.
- The game is set for an official release on April 7 (Monday).
- More details can be found on the Tumblbug funding page: https://tumblbug.com/maidsofstorm.
Publishing Deal for “Six Star Gate: Stargazer” – A Fusion of Subculture & Rhythm Gaming
STOVE Indie has also signed a publishing agreement with Starlike Co., Ltd. for “Six Star Gate: Stargazer”, a game that combines subculture themes with rhythm gameplay. The game will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
To further support indie subculture creators, STOVE Indie will collaborate with “Illustar Fest,” a subculture-focused event hosted by Starlike Co., Ltd.
- The first major collaboration will take place at “Illustar Fest 6”, which will be held at KINTEX, Ilsan, on February 8–9 (Saturday & Sunday).
- STOVE Indie will host a booth at the event, where subculture creators and fans can engage with the platform.
For more details on the booth and event participation, visit the STOVE Indie community news page:
🔗 https://page.onstove.com/indie/global/view/10603008.
