The Clock Is Ticking
PARIS – May 20, 2026 – Independent studios Rever Games and Radical Theory are thrilled to announce that Clockfall will officially launch into Steam Early Access on May 28, 2026. To help players prepare for the upcoming release, the teams have today unveiled a brand-new Gameplay Overview Trailer, offering a deep dive into this unique hybrid title where time is the ultimate currency.
A Crucial Dilemma: From Power-Ups to Buying Time
In Clockfall, players are plunged into the heart of an infinite nightmare. To break this relentless time loop, they must crawl through lethal dungeons, slay fearsome enemies, and bring down colossal bosses.
However, brute force alone will never be enough. In this world, time is the most precious resource, and the clock is constantly ticking. Players must optimize every single move to reach the depths of the dungeon before their time runs out, forcing them into heart-wrenching choices to survive:
- Invest in their immediate build by upgrading combat stats, unlocking new weapons, or mastering powerful spells.
- Sacrifice their current progress to literally “buy” themselves more time.
A Dual-Rhythm Gameplay: From Dungeon Crawling to Village Defense
Clockfall’s core identity lies in its unique dual rhythm. The adrenaline of the dungeon crawl directly feeds into the intensity of village defense mechanics. Everything scavenged during runs – resources, upgrades, etc. – must be used to fortify your hero and your settlement against enemy waves that grow larger and more ruthless over time.
By successfully holding the line during invasion phases, players earn greater permanent upgrades to grow stronger with each run, master the loop, and ultimately escape this nightmare.
Master the clock. Break the loop. Launching May 28 on Steam Early Access. Coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027.
ABOUT CLOCKFALL
MASTER THE CLOCK, BREAK THE LOOP
Your village has fallen, razed by the hordes of Destiny. But its downfall is only the beginning. A mystical clock now looms amidst the ruins, forcing you to relive the massacres from the past in a relentless loop. In these dreams, time is short and always runs out. Will you seize this cycle to defy fate and save your kin?
The clock is ticking. Fight through the dungeons of your memories before time runs out. Danger is everywhere: prepare for fast-paced, visceral combat against the servants of Destiny. Master the land to optimize your runs, gather resources, and unlock powerful weapons, spells, and lethal defenses to protect your village from the coming invasion.
As you get stronger, dive back into the fight against Destiny and defend your village once more. Your survival – measured in time – will unlock permanent time bonuses OR devastating powers.
Time is your ultimate resource, but your hero’s lethality is just as vital. Every choice matters: forge your character and sharpen your strategy. You must strike a balance between gaining time and boosting your firepower. Master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop and save your kin.
KEY FEATURES
- Experience a unique hybrid of dungeon crawler and action-RPG, featuring intense village defense phases
- Time is your ultimate resource. Master the clock and bend it to your will to survive both the dungeons’ depths and the village invasions
- Engage in visceral, fast-paced combat blending steel and magic, where roguelite elements constantly shift the rules and balancing
- Deep character progression and evolution directly shape your playstyle and overarching strategy
- Explore, learn, adapt, die, and repeat – master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop
ABOUT REVER GAMES
Rever Games is a Swiss independent studio built on a foundation of deep industry experience. Based in Zug, we are a veteran indie team, combining the creative agility of an independent boutique with the rigorous standards of seasoned developers. Our mission is to create high-impact entertainment that values the player’s time. By leveraging decades of collective experience, we skip the typical “indie growing pains” to focus on what matters: technical excellence, polished mechanics, and bold artistic vision. Currently developing Clockfall using Unreal Engine 5, Rever Games represents the next wave of Swiss game development, where professional maturity meets unfiltered creative passion.
ABOUT RADICAL THEORY
Radical Theory is a group that provides fair, transparent, and AAA-quality solutions for solo-devs and independent studios—as well as publishers! While you focus on creating amazing games, we handle funding, production, tech. & porting solutions, business strategy, communication, creative marketing, media buying, and PR/influencers. Whether you need a full-service partner for PC and consoles, a white-label/shadow partner for self-publishing, or tailor-made one-shot services, we’re your single point of contact to turn your game concept into a global bestseller. https://www.radical-theory.com
