Pebble Knights, a 5-player cooperative roguelike survival title developed by FiftyOnePercent, received an enthusiastic response from festival-goers at BEAVEROCKS 2025, held last week at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP).
During the three-day indie festival, the game’s booth saw consistently high participation, with visitors praising its cooperative combat structure, intuitive gameplay flow, and fast-paced progression. Several top-ranked leaderboard players even stopped by in person to meet the developers, offering in-depth feedback and discussing potential improvements to the early build.
Winner of the RAZER Special Award
On the final day of the festival, Pebble Knights was announced as the recipient of the RAZER Special Award, selected directly by the global gaming hardware brand’s on-site representatives. The recognition highlighted the title’s standout design among the festival’s many exhibitor games.
A spokesperson for FiftyOnePercent shared their appreciation:
“Meeting players face-to-face and hearing their reactions was incredibly energizing. Receiving an unexpected special award made the experience even more meaningful. We will refine the Early Access build using all the feedback we gathered during the event.”
Crowdfunding Momentum Continues
Pebble Knights is currently running a Tumblbug crowdfunding campaign through January 16, offering exclusive rewards including limited in-game costumes that will never be rereleased, along with a range of physical goods. As of December 9, the project has reached 146% of its funding goal, signaling strong community support.
Steam Demo Available — Early Access Planned for Early 2026
The game is available now as a free demo on Steam, giving players a first look at its cooperative survival mechanics and expanding content roadmap. The development team is targeting Early Access release in early 2026, with a focus on new content, deeper cooperative combat, and enhanced replayability.
Pebble Knights Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3087930/Pebble_Knights/
Pebble Knights Tumblbug Page: https://tumblbug.com/pebbleknights
Studio Profile: 51% (Fifty-One Percent)
51% is a South Korean independent development team that has gained rapid recognition for its “emotional minimalism.” The studio’s name is derived from their philosophy: “If planning and development make up 50% of a game, that final 1% of creative intuition is what defines its true soul.”
The studio specializes in creating puzzle-adventure games that utilize intuitive controls to tell deep, relatable stories about modern life and human emotions.
Key Information & Details
| Category | Details |
| Studio Name | 51% (Fifty-One Percent / 피프티원퍼센트) |
| CEO / Founder | Lee Jun-hyung |
| Established | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea |
| Main Genres | Narrative Puzzle, Minimalist Adventure, Hyper-Casual |
| Key Awards | • Top 10 at Google Play Indie Game Festival 2024 • Creative Excellence Award at BIGS (Bang-Guseok Indie Game Show) 2025 |
