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Mike Drach

@mikedrach.bsky.social

Writer, editor and creative executive for web, broadcast and interactive productions

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Robin Ward@eviltrout.com · 3mo ago

Our first review and it's very positive! A spoiler warning: this covers the beginning of the game and its mechanics. It doesn't spoil the story or any characters.

James | Play Save Repeat@playsaverepeat.bsky.social · 3mo ago

REVIEW: The Incident at Galley House @eviltrout.com returns with a transformative reinvention of an already compelling deduction game. By adding outstanding voice work, extra puzzles, quality art, and a clever hint system, it's a welcoming and truly special game.

Mike Drach@mikedrach.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Excited to share the new trailer and release date for The Incident at Galley House: a haunting mystery of forgotten memories, from the team that brought you The Roottrees are Dead. July 14 on Steam for Windows, Mac, Linux and Steam Deck. Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3641000/...

The Incident at Galley House on Steam

In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.

store.steampowered.com

Brad Shankar@bradshankar.bsky.social · 5mo ago

VERY excited to share this big project. Many games are made in Canada, but few are *set* here.
 So, I spoke to 20+ devs who have been making all kinds of games that take place in Canada.
 From showcasing stunning landscapes to telling diverse stories, these games paint a vivid portrait of Canada. 🍁

Canada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing that

From showcasing stunning geography to telling diverse stories, here's how developers are representing Canada in their games.

mobilesyrup.com

The Roottrees are Dead@roottrees.com · 5mo ago

Do you speak Italian? Do you know anyone who does? We're looking for playtesters for an upcoming Italian translation of The Roottrees are Dead. Please contact us! roottrees.com/en/help/cont...

Email us for Technical Support | The Roottrees are Dead

If you couldn’t find an answer in the other help articles, we’re happy to hear from you directly. Email: support@eviltrout.com When reporting a bug or technical issue, please include: Your operating s...

roottrees.com

Indie Game Awards@debugawards.com · 6mo ago

The shortlisted nominees for 'Best New Studio' at Debug's 2026 Indie Game Awards are... AdHoc Studio D-CELL GAMES Evil Trout, Inc. Little Sewing Machine Space Colony Studios Space Lion Studios Thank you to @gamemaker.io for making our 2026 ceremony possible. See you there IRL on 25 April 2026!

The 'Best New Studio' nominees for Debug's Indie Game Awards 2026, featuring; AdHoc Studio, D-CELL GAMES, Evil Trout, Inc., Little Sewing Machine, Space Colony Studios, and Space Lion Studios
GameObserver@gameobserver.bsky.social · 7mo ago

In an exclusive interview with William Rous and co-developers Black Trout Inc (The Roottrees Are Dead), we cover the new remaster of The Incident At Galley House, what makes a compelling puzzle, and what separates a good mystery game from a great one. gameobserver.com/the-incident...

The Incident At Galley House Interview: A Look At 2026’s Hottest New Mystery

GameObserver speaks to William Rous, Robin Ward, and Jeremy Johnston about upcoming mystery title The Incident at Galley House.

gameobserver.com

The Roottrees are Dead@roottrees.com · 8mo ago

A reminder that The Roottrees are Dead is nominated for Game of the Year, Most Innovative Game, and Best Expansion at this year's Thinky Awards, streaming on Feburary 4th. Our next game, The Incident at Galley House, is based on the game Type Help, which is also nominated for Best Free Game.

Date reminder for Thinky Awards - Wednesday, February 4 at 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm UTC
Mike Drach@mikedrach.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Proud of this one! Steam provides recommended regional pricing, but devs can (and should) tune it to better match local purchasing power. ¡Si tienes amigos en Latinoamérica, avísales!

The Roottrees are Dead@roottrees.com · 8mo ago

We’ve taken a close look at how Roottrees is priced in parts of Latin America and lowered our regional pricing to make it more accessible to local players. store.steampowered.com/news/app/275... Español: store.steampowered.com/news/app/275...

Mike Drach@mikedrach.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Reminder to vote for the Thinky Awards! If you're into deduction games that'll have you busting out a physical notebook, @roottrees.com is nominated in a few categories. Also, The Incident at Galley House should be your "Most Anticipated Game." As for "Best Content Creator," follow your instincts!

Vote in the 3rd annual Thinky Awards · Thinky Games

Vote for the best thinky game of 2025, your most anticipated game, and your favorite content creator in the latest Thinky Awards.

thinkygames.com

Elyse Willems@elysewillems.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEW REC: As a fan of games like Her Story and Obra Dinn, I've spent the last few days channeling my inner '90s armchair Internet detective while glued to The Roottrees are Dead. Layered, twisty, and complex puzzle / mystery / logic deduction with a splash of morbidity. I was HOOKED.

A screenshot of a newspaper featuring the sisters from the game The Roottrees are Dead