Stuttgart, Germany: October 13th 2025 – Developer Smallthing Studios and publisher ININ Games are thrilled to announce that Simon the Sorcerer Origins will be part of Steam Next Fest, starting today at 7 p.m. UTC.
Classic charm meets modern magic in the long-awaited prequel to one of the most iconic adventure games of all time.
During the festival, players will have the exclusive opportunity to experience a playable demo featuring a specific section of Chapter 3 of the game. The demo will be available only on Steam for the duration of the event.
Simon the Sorcerer Origins is a lovingly crafted prequel to the iconic 1993 point-and-click adventure series Simon the Sorcerer. Blending modern puzzle design, hand-painted 2D visuals, and fully voiced storytelling, the game reintroduces Simon’s trademark humor, wit, and magical misadventures for a new generation — while staying true to the charm and personality of the beloved classics.
The full release of Simon the Sorcerer Origins is set for October 28, 2025, on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac, and Linux.
Key Features:
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Official Prequel to the Simon the Sorcerer Series – Find out what happened just a few weeks before the first legendary adventure in the 90s!
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An intense story – A loving mother, a lively teenager, a forced move and a prophecy. Experience an adventure between emotions and discovery.
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New Hand-Drawn Art Style – Discover the Magical World in a completely hand-drawn 90s art style!
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Featuring the Original Voice Actor – Enjoy Simon’s legendary sarcastic remarks once again with the voice of Chris Barrie (English) and Erik Borner (German), who brought the character to life with humor in parts I and II.
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An adventure between Modern and Point-and-Click Puzzles – Solve challenging puzzles, activate mechanisms, reveal age-old secrets, discover mysterious objects and discuss with unusual characters.
For more information, visit www.iningames.com and follow ININ Games on social media.
About ININ Games
ININ Games is a leading publisher of high-quality retro and arcade video games, dedicated to taking players on a nostalgic journey through the golden eras of gaming. With a strong focus on iconic titles from the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s, ININ brings legendary games to modern platforms – faithfully restored, lovingly reimagined, or continued through brand-new sequels.
ININ sees itself not just as a publisher, but as a preserver of digital video game heritage. Through technical enhancements, new features, and optional quality-of-life improvements, classic gaming experiences are revived for today's audiences – without losing their original charm.
The company collaborates with some of the most renowned names in gaming history, including legendary franchises like Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble, Cotton, Turrican, Wonder Boy, Shenmue, and more. ININ works closely with respected developers such as Sega, Taito, Irem, NatsumeAtari, and Yu Suzuki.
With a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Japan, ININ Games distributes its titles globally – both physically through retail and online stores, and digitally via platform storefronts including the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace, and Steam.
According to Metacritic, ININ Games is currently the highest-rated publisher from Germany, underscoring the exceptional quality and cultural value of its carefully curated game lineup.
More information: www.iningames.com
About Smallthing Studios
Smallthing Studios is a young and promising company founded by the award-winning veteran Massimiliano (Massy) Calamai and Stefano Campodall'Orto, active in the creation of original and licensed multi-platform IPs. The two founders have produced titles for companies such as Virgin, Ubisoft, Disney and many others producing graphic adventures such as 'Martin Mystere Operation Dorian Gray' (Crime Stories), 'Diabolik Original Sin'.Smallthing Studios is currently working on five cross-platform titles and has started an expansion plan with the opening of new HQs.Visit https://smallthingstudios.com/ for more information.