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After 14 years, weapon-building run-and-gun adventure Clockwork Ambrosia finally launches on Steam

Customize your own guns and uncover the mystery of a steampunk island!

Austin, Texas - May 12th, 2026 - Indie developer Realmsoft, in partnership with OI Games, are thrilled to announce that after 14 years in development the weapon-building steampunk metroidvania Clockwork Ambrosia has finally launched on Steam for $19.99. Blending fast-paced 2D run-and-gun platforming with deep weapon customization, Clockwork Ambrosia invites players to build their own arsenal through a wide range of modular upgrades, from screen-filling shot splitters to devastating missile barrages and precision sniper rounds. “When we first dreamed up Clockwork Ambrosia back in 2012, we had no idea what kind of journey we were embarking upon,” said Nathan Hiemenz, Founder and Developer at Realmsoft. “We’ve learned so much in that time and the game has greatly evolved for the better. Clockwork Ambrosia is a classic metroidvania that mixes oldschool sensibilities and charm with contemporary flourishes like weapon customization. We can’t wait to hear about your adventure on Aspida!”

Utilizing a unique blend of classic metroidvania exploration and modern customization systems, Clockwork Ambrosia offers a fresh take on the genre, combining discovery, experimentation, and fast-paced combat. Players step into the boots of Iris, an airship engineer stranded on the mysterious island of Aspida following a near-fatal crash. What begins as a fight for survival quickly turns into a deeper mystery, as Iris uncovers a world where the island’s population has vanished, replaced by hostile machines and strange creatures. Set across a richly detailed steampunk world, players will explore diverse biomes ranging from sky cities above the clouds to overgrown mushroom forests and the depths of sunken ruins. Along the way, Iris will encounter a cast of eccentric characters, from rogue AI allies to curious inhabitants, all while piecing together the truth behind Aspida’s downfall.
 

Clockwork Ambrosia features:

  • 15-20 hour (average) playtime
  • Find over 100 unique mods for endless possibilities
  • Save and swap between your favorite weapon & mod loadouts
  • Pin icons to the map, marking areas for later exploration
  • Purchase new mods and items with scrap from the hub village of Borersville
  • Upgrade weapons to add mod slots; upgrade equipment to enhance their stats
  • Buy enemy drops from the Borersville shop if you miss them during the heat of battle
  • Fast travel across the island with unlockable warp points
  • Death returns you to your last save point, but (limited) extra lives let you resurrect where you left off
 

For more information on Clockwork Ambrosia:

Wishlist Clockwork Ambrosia on Steam Clockwork Ambrosia website Follow OI Games on Bluesky Follow OI Games on Instagram Follow OI Games on YouTube Clockwork Ambrosia official Discord

 

About Realmsoft:  Realmsoft is an independent Austin, Texas-based game studio that seeks to bring deep, engaging gameplay systems together with earnest writing and colorful game worlds. Realmsoft was established in 2011 by DigiPen graduate Nathan Hiemenz. Nathan worked on Clockwork Ambrosia since the studio’s inception in 2011 before bringing aboard pixel-artist Maciej Kuczynski and ex-DigiPen classmate Michael Betts. The project really took off when the group hired Ian Clark as their full-time game designer in 2016. The group has worked together ever since. https://oi.games/clockwork-ambrosia


About OI Games:  OI Games is a games developer and publisher based in the Pacific Northwest. Founded by hobbyist game designers in 2002 to create custom StarCraft maps and RPG Maker games, OI Games was reborn in 2022 to bring the dream of game development back to life. As long-term fans of the 16 and 32-bit era, we knew immediately we wanted to return to our earliest dreams of inspiration and storytelling while still bringing our own designs and interests to the genre. Our games are  born of that legacy and include Devil Lift, Tower Song, and Clockwork Ambrosia. https://oi.games/