Grotto publisher Digerati is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a big ol' Steam sale. There are plenty of deep discounts on Digerati games to take advantage of, including 75% off Grotto.

Grotto can also now be purchased as part of the 'Short & Sweet' bundle, which offers a trio of games that don't take forever to finish, but still leave you feeling fulfilled. In addition to Grotto, the bundle includes magical puzzle-platformer A Tale of Paper: Refolded, and emotive rhythm game A Musical Story.

Head to the sale page to see all the deals, discounts, and bundles on offer!

>>> Digerati 10th Anniversary Publisher Sale

We've just launched a bundle that gives you two of developer Brainwash Gang's distinctively crazy flavoured games for a discounted price. In addition to Grotto, the bundle also includes Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition, a nihilistic and deliberately obscure action roguelite that challenges your skills and expectations.

Interested? Full bundle details here:

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23428/Grotto__Nongunz_Doppelganger_Edition/
Matt | Digerati

- VO sound levels adjusted
- Minor Bug Fixes

This is what is waiting for you in Grotto...

• First-person narrative adventure about using divination to guide a primitive tribe
  
• Discover constellations and their meaning by drawing lines to connect stars
  
• Use other means of soothsaying: the bones of a chief, a musical instrument, a special smoking pipe
  
• Learn the stories, traditions, and hierarchies of the exotic world beyond the cave
  
• YOU have the power to decide the fate of the tribe!

Just like developer Brainwash Gang's previous games, Nongunz, and The Longest Road on Earth, Grotto is a one-of-a-kind experience, but don't take our word for it (we are totally biased) – have a look at what other folks are saying about it:

• “It had me hooked from start to finish... what it has to say about the limitations of language and the meaning of words will stick with you long after you reach the end credits” Rock Paper Shotgun
  
• “A truly unique game... impeccably designed both visually and narratively” Vandal (8.5/10)[vandal.elespanol.com]
  
• “A wild concept... you’ll struggle to find another game like this” Movie Games and Tech (8/10)[moviesgamesandtech.com]

The cave is waiting! The tribe needs your guidance! Become the soothsayer! Do it quickly to take advantage of the 10% launch discount!

If you play Grotto and would like to leave some feedback, go ahead and drop it here: Grotto | Game Feedback

And if you encounter any issues or bugs while playing, please report them in this thread: Grotto | Bug Reports

We hope you enjoy immersing yourself in the mysterious and mystical world of Grotto. If it gives you good feelings, please help spread the word by leaving a review. Thank you for the support!

Matt | Digerati

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538850/Grotto/

Hello friends! Grotto arrives very soon – it releases Tuesday, 26 October – so we wanted to give some extra insight into this narrative adventure from the genius/twisted minds at Brainwash Gang, and what you can expect when you enter the mysterious cave on launch day.

Price: $12.99
Launch discount: 10% off for the first week
Launch time: 26th October, 10am PT/ 7pm CEST (add it to your wishlist and you'll receive a notification as soon as it's available)

As you will discover, Grotto is a story about many things. Ultimately, though, it's a story about YOU. As a mysterious, cave-dwelling stranger, you play the part of a soothsayer – someone with the power to use means of divination to foresee the future.

You are visited by members of a tribe who live in a nearby valley. They are a primitive, superstitious people known as 'The Brutes', and they come to you for guidance during a time of great turmoil. You must help them as best you can, by making choices based on your own interpretations of the stars. As the story unfolds, you become inextricably entwined with the tribe's fortunes, and every augury brings them – and you – closer to an uncertain fate.

A single play-through takes about 4-5 hours, and the whole thing takes place within the titular subterranean setting. However, thanks to the stories shared by those who come to you for advice, the world of Grotto feels much larger than the confines of the cave.

Most visitors to your grotto will be from the tribe of the valley, The Brutes. Each of these strange, exotic characters has their own place within the tribal hierarchy, their own motives and desires, and their own personal tales to tell. Hunters. Herbalist. Farmers. Songster. These and many more seek you out. Some view you with hostility, others with reverence, but they all covet the wisdom the constellations impart upon you.

These are just some of the tribespeople you can expect to meet:

Over the course of the story, you learn about the clan's customs and traditions, such as 'Last Duty', 'Mating Night', the 'Kid No More' ritual, and the Ceremonial Tree. Despite your isolated existence, you play an integral part in the trials and tribulations of the tribe, wielding more influence over it than anyone. For example, if you played the demo, you will know that following the death of the chief, it's up to you to decide who should be the new leader of the tribe.

Through a hole in the cave ceiling you have a window to the night sky through which you can see a cluster of stars. You must connect stars to draw constellations. There are 24 constellations to discover in total, and each one carries a different meaning.

Once you have discovered a constellation, it is transferred to a mural on a wall of the cave, so it can be selected when needed without having to redraw it. At the start of the game you will find two constellation shapes already marked on the wall. One of these is the 'Sword' constellation. As you can see below, Sword consists of two separate lines, both containing four connected stars.

To discover the Sword constellation, you must draw two individual lines, each consisting of four stars. Don't worry about trying to recreate the actual shape, you just need to get the number of lines and connected stars correct. Here you can see two different ways to create the Sword, although the common feature of them both is two lines, each with four connected stars:

When visitors to the cave ask you to consult the stars for guidance, it's up to you to choose the constellation you think will be most appropriate. However, there is ambiguity in the meaning of the stars, and how others interpret their riddle-like prophecies can be unpredictable.

As the story progresses, you learn other means of divination besides star reading. The bones of an old chief, a strange musical instrument, and a smoking pipe with special significance to the tribe can all be used to gain extra insight and aid your decision making.

That's a little taster of what to expect from Grotto when it launches next week, but if you want to know more, there are a few reviews out there. Links below if you want to give them a read:

• “It had me hooked from start to finish... what it has to say about the limitations of language and the meaning of words will stick with you long after you reach the end credits” Rock Paper Shotgun
  
• “A truly unique game... impeccably designed both visually and narratively” Vandal (8.5/10)[vandal.elespanol.com]
  
• “A wild concept... you’ll struggle to find another game like this” Movie Games and Tech (8/10)[moviesgamesandtech.com]

We can't wait for you to play Grotto and discover all the mysteries and twists for yourselves. Thank you all for your support!

Matt | Digerati


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538850/Grotto/

[UPDATE: RELEASE DATE HAS CHANGED] (changed from 20th October). APOLOGIES FOR ANY CONFUSION!

If you haven't already, be sure to add the game to your wishlist and you'll be notified as soon as it's released and ready to be downloaded. It's also worth mentioning the demo is still currently available from the store page, so if you haven't played it yet and want to get a free taster of what Grotto has in store, be sure to give it a try while you can.

And, for the benefit of keeping you abreast of all Grotto news, we've also added PS5 and Xbox Series X|S to the list of console versions Grotto will be coming to early next year (along with the previously announced PS4, Switch, and Xbox One versions).

Matt | Digerati


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538850/Grotto/

The ancient bones have been tossed, and the stars have spoken – a new live stream is coming! Hosted again by developer Brainwash Gang, tune-in tomorrow (Monday, 21 June) for another chance to see what mysteries await inside the Soothsayer's grotto. You can find streaming times on this page, along with a 'Set a reminder' button – give that a click and you'll receive an alert when it's time to get weird!

Matt | Digerati


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538850/Grotto/

Take a trip into the Soothsayer's mysterious cave with Grotto developer Brainwash Gang! They'll be looking to the stars and interpreting the constellations as they play through the demo live tomorrow (Friday, 18 June). You can find streaming times somewhere on this page (either at the top or on the side), along with a handy 'Set a reminder' button – give that a click to receive an alert when it's time to get mystical!

Matt | Digerati


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538850/Grotto/

A demo for Grotto is available to download now from the store page! We've released it as part of Steam Next Fest and it's the first time the game has been publicly playable anywhere.

In the demo you can:

• Connect stars to draw constellations
  
• Consult the bones of the tribe's dead leader for guidance
  
• Offer counsel to the chief, the hunter, the merchant, and others
  
• Discover the stories, traditions, and hierarchies of the exotic world beyond the cave
  
• Decide the new leader of the tribe

We hope you enjoy your first trip into the mystical realm of the Soothsayer.

Matt | Digerati


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538850/Grotto/