- He Who Watches is OUT NOW! - 2 September 2026
Hey there!We have some important news to share from us at Draknek & Friends! We're excited to announce that, in collaboration with solo developer Bobby Vanden (as Danga Games), our first-person puzzle game He Who Watches is OUT NOW on Steam and itch.io! To celebrate the game’s release, we’ve made a special ‘talky’ launch trailer! The gravity-shifting in our game can be a little overwhelming, so we thought we should make something a little different. This 'explainer' trailer has voice-over from the game’s solo-developer Bobby Vanden, discussing the game. It’s very different from our usual gameplay-heavy trailers! You can watch this special launch trailer below or click here.We hope you enjoy the game! If you do, please consider leaving a review on Steam. It really helps the game reach other players who would also enjoy this mind-bending gravity-shifting puzzle adventure. Thank you to eve…
- Release date for a new Draknek & Friends game! - 5 August 2026
Hey there!If you’re a fan of our games here at Draknek & Friends, you might also enjoy what we’ve been working on lately! So here’s an exciting announcement about the next game we’re publishing:We’re thrilled to announce that our next published game, He Who Watches, in collaboration with solo developer Bobby Vanden (as Danga Games), will launch on September 2, 2026.Delve deep into a mind-bending dungeon full of puzzles and secrets🏹Traverse walls and ceilings to solve puzzles by shifting blocks with a magical bow 🏹Over 100 handcrafted puzzles, each one more devious and demanding than the last 🏹 Seek guidance when stuck, with a playable hint system 🏹 For the curious, investigate secrets that lurk in every nook and crannyHe Who Watches is a first-person puzzle game about walking on walls, manipulating gravity, and discovering secrets. Delve deep into an ancient labyrinth of intricate c…
- Celebrating Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! - 28 May 2026
We're excited to announce that LOK Digital is taking part in this year's Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! From May 28th to June 4th get the game for 35% off. We're also discounting the whole library of Draknek & Friends games, which you can check out here.In addition to the discounts, at this year's showcase we're also debuting two upcoming games that we're publishing. If you enjoyed LOK Digital, we think you'll love both of them.Introducing: DittoriWe're excited to officially announce our upcoming game, Dittori today as part of Thinky Direct. Created by Blookerstein Games, in Dittori you have the power to split objects to be in two places at the same time: whatever happens to one, happens to the other. Learn to wield this simple power and discover its reality-breaking consequences.In an ancient temple deep beneath the world, a primordial god with the power to manipulate space awakens, and thr…
- LOK Digital is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch - 9 December 2025
Exciting News: Our award-winning thinky puzzle game LOK Digital is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch.If you haven't yet tried the game, we invite you to learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways. But don't just take our word for it, here are some of the fantastic things folks have said about the game so far:"I’ve been playing LOK Digital non-stop for a few days, and while I haven’t exactly learned how to speak a new language, I have started thinking in one." - PC Gamer"The world and art of LOK Digital is the perfect example of what an adaptation should be: true to the source, but enhanced by its medium." - Digital ChumpsAfter a successful launch on Steam, Android and iOS, we can't wait to invite you back into the magical world of the LOK creatures on your Nintendo Switch device.Play LOK Digital…
- 1.2.2 - 1 December 2025
Fix some small controller input issues, mostly not being able to move past the intro scene with controller if not skipped.
- LOK Digital is launching on Nintendo Switch December 9th! - 27 November 2025
Hey there,We have some exciting news: LOK Digital is coming to Nintendo Switch on December 9th!After a successful year of LOK Digital on Steam, Android and iOS, you can now take the magical LOK creatures with you on your Nintendo Switch device. The console version of the game features all the same puzzles, including 15 distinct worlds, 150+ campaign puzzles, and daily puzzles to take part in on the leaderboards.Learn a cryptic language of world-changing words and master their mind-bending effects. Embark on your charming puzzle-solving journey to help the LOK creatures thrive.Play the demo now, or pre-order your copy of the game on Nintendo 👇Pre-Order Now
- Spooky Express is OUT NOW! 🚂🎃 - 21 October 2025
We have some exciting news to share:Spooky Express, the newest game from the publishers of LOK Digital is OUT NOW!The monsters can't wait to eat you – er, we mean meet!Take charge of the Spooky Express; the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania. In your new role, you'll plan routes and lay train tracks to meet your creepy commuters' demands, and create a rail network spanning more than 200 thoughtfully designed levels.Trainsylvania spans a host of unique locations, with each puzzle forming a cosy diorama, complete with spooky soundtrack. Whether you're probing the Pumpkin Patch, meandering through the Morbid Manor, or investigating the Impish Inferno, you'll find playful touches and surprises around every corner.It’s up to you to keep this grave situation on track.Get Spooky Express this spooky season and enjoy a launch discount of 10…
- 1.1.7 - 28 September 2025
Fix the game defaulting to controller input by mistake, changed it to only doing that if running in Steam Deck
- 1.1.6 - 23 September 2025
Fixed (hopefully) issue where changing device (Different PCs or PC to Steam Deck) could reset the save file Fix flicker on level change for key indicator when playing with controller
- 1.1.5 - 7 September 2025
Small fixes for Steam Deck - Should allow changing between steam deck controller and mouse modes - Application properly from main menu with Steam Deck or controller on PC
- 1.1.4 - 2 September 2025
Fix some gamepad issues: - World levels not compeltable with gamepad due to a bug - Tutorial text not appearing in gamepad in levels 1 and 4 Sorry, we missed these because we didn't test enough with gamepad! Please if you play with gamepad or steam deck and find an issue let us know, we might just be unaware.
- Celebrating 12 years of Draknek & Friends - Steam Publisher Sale - 29 August 2025
Have you heard the news? This week* is the 12th anniversary of Draknek and Friends! 🎉*technically it's tricky to pinpoint the exact date we were founded, but it's been 12 years since the first release of our first game, Sokobond. So this seems the most plausible time to celebrate our anniversary!With the 5 year anniversary of A Monster's Expedition next month too, we have a bunch of exciting things happening this month and next. Check them out:12th Anniversary Sale on SteamTo kick things off, here on Steam we're running an official publisher sale for the next two weeks.store.steampowered.com/publisher/draknek/sale/Draknek12YearsThis sale includes all the games we've developed, published, and the new demo for our upcoming game, Spooky Express.It also features some of our deepest discounts yet, so now is an excellent time to pick up a new game.Humble Bundle - Draknek & Friends: 12 Years…
- LOK Digital is 25% off in the Steam Summer Sale! - 27 June 2025
LOK Digital is 25% off in the Steam Summer Sale!Learn a cryptic language of world-changing words and master their mind-bending effects. Embark on your charming puzzle-solving journey to help the LOK creatures thrive.Or check out the complete Draknek & Friends collection as part of the sale 👇🌳 A Monster's Expedition ⚡ The Electrifying Incident ☃️ A Good Snowman is Hard to Build 🔥 Bonfire Peaks ⚗️ Sokobond 🧪 Sokobond Express🚀 Cosmic Express⬜ LOK Digital
- LOK Digital is 25% off in the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! - 29 May 2025
We're excited to announce that LOK Digital is taking part in this year's Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! From May 29th to June 5th get the game for 25% off 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2207440/LOK_Digital/ This year's showcase returns for the fourth year running, and features: 💸 Hundreds of puzzle game discounts to find your next favourite game 🎮 Countless puzzle demos, including brand new content 🕹️ Special showcase puzzle game bundles But that's not all, check out the official livestream all weekend, and watch tonight's Thinky Direct at 6pm BST for some exciting Draknek & Friends updates.
- 1.1.2 - 22 May 2025
Small update to fix a lategame softlock, and finish polishing some gamepad related stuff. - BUG: Button on the final animation does not work - Gamepad dpad works on levels - Changed buttons for going to previous and next level - Changed behavior and availability of the main menu exit button depending on platform
- 1.1.0 - 29 April 2025
This update mostly focuses on fully setting up controller support. Controller support was already working somewhat with some problematic exceptions and thats why we weren't advertising it. This update also intends to get the game Steam Deck verified. -Settings usable with gamepad -Daily menus usable with gamepad -Final level playable with gamepad -Cutscenes and credits usable with gamepad -A lot of small changes and tweaks to hopefully make gamepad controls nicer This update also carries some changes that were made for the mobile version but might have had some mild impact on the pc build, both positively (game running nicer) and maybe negatively (particle systems being less flashy or textures having lower resolution somewhat) but it shouldn't be noticeable. Update also fixes some issues related to fonts: -Usernames should be readable in leaderboard as long as they use characters in the…
- The Electrifying Incident is OUT NOW! ⚡ - 15 April 2025
We have some exciting news to share! The Electrifying Incident: A Monster Mini-Expedition is OUT NOW on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352300/The_Electrifying_Incident_A_Monster_MiniExpedition/ Featuring the monster from A Monster's Expedition and A Good Snowman is Hard to Build in a new sci-fi setting, The Electrifying Incident will have you explore a mysterious facility and manipulate the many electrical hazards and locked doors to find a way deeper, towards the source of the problem. Your only tool: a mechanical grabber-arm allowing you to lift and move boxes from afar. Are you ready to step into the mysterious facility and solve it's puzzles? Think hard, because the reactor core could go into meltdown at any moment. Please Note: The Electrifying Incident is a small, bite-sized experience - about 30-90 minutes for most players. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352300/T…
- Draknek's upcoming puzzle game, The Electrifying Incident launches April - 18 February 2025
Hey puzzle game fans! We’re excited to announce that The Electrifying Incident, our latest thinky puzzle game from Draknek & Friends, will launch in April on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352300 Featuring the monster from A Monster's Expedition, this new game will have you explore the facility and manipulate the many electrical hazards and locked doors to find a way deeper, towards the source of the problem. Your only tool: a mechanical grabber-arm allowing you to lift and move boxes from afar. If you’ve liked our past games, we’re confident you’ll love this one too. If you’re excited for the game, play the demo now and wishlist here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352300 We can't wait to share all the exciting things Draknek & Friends will be up to this 2025!
- LOK Digital launches on mobile TODAY! - 23 January 2025
Hey there, We're excited to announce that LOK Digital is now available on Android and iOS devices! After our successful launch here on Steam in December, you can now take the magical world of the LOK creatures with you on the go. The mobile version of the app has all the same puzzles, worlds and features, including 15 distinct worlds, 150+ campaign puzzles, and daily puzzles to take part in on the leaderboards. Check out LOK Digital on mobile: • Google Play Store • Apple App Store Again, thanks for all your support with the launch here on Steam and we hope you'll be as excited for the mobile launch as we are. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2207440/LOK_Digital/ Additionally, to celebrate LOK Digital's launch, all of the Draknek & Friends games are now on sale on Steam and itch.io too! This includes LOK Digital, with our first ever sale since launch. Now is the perfect time to discove…
- LOK Digital receives an honorable mention in Excellence in Design at IGF awards - 17 January 2025
Hey there, We have some exciting news to share: LOK Digital was awarded an honorable mention in Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival Awards! About the IGF Awards The Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards is the biggest annual celebration of indie talent – encouraging innovation within game development as a medium and recognizing the best independent developers from around the world. The festival sees hundreds of competition entries annually that are judged and juried by a diverse, industry-leading group of industry professionals from mainstream video games, the press, independent gaming websites, previous winners, previous finalists, and more. LOK Digital on Mobile In other news, next Thursday, January 23rd we'll be launching LOK Digital on Android and iOS 🎉 If you're interested in playing LOK Digital on mobile, you can pre-order by heading to the store page on the…
