For immediate release
Saarbrücken, Germany — August 19, 2025
German indie game studio DigiTales Interactive, known for its narrative adventures Lacuna (2021) and Between Horizons (2024), announced today that it will act as the worldwide publisher for The Great Sassanelli. The debut title from Forking Paths Gardening Interactive, a two-person indie studio from Germany, can be wishlisted on Steam now. DigiTales will handle marketing, PR, distribution, and development support for the game, which is slated for release on PC and Mac in 2026.
The Great Sassanelli is an interactive novel set in WWI Europe, where players navigate a travelling circus through war-torn lands in search of the mythical safe haven of Cuculia. The game combines a richly written, branching narrative with a light economy simulation and an overarching puzzle.
Key features include:
- A full novel’s worth of handcrafted main story content
- A diverse cast of recruitable performers, each with a unique arc and gameplay perks
- Dozens of freely explorable towns across Europe
- Numerous random encounters and side quests
- Resource and morale management tied to narrative progression
- A painterly art style inspired by early 20th-century art movements
“We’ve been following The Great Sassanelli since its inception years ago. It’s a game that we just really want to be out there,” said Julian Colbus, co-founder of DigiTales Interactive. “This is an experiment for us. Depending on how things go, we may or may not sign other titles in the future.” On their blog, DigiTales notes that the team will continue to create original in-house titles, and that their next game is already in development.
The Great Sassanelli on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2195490/The_Great_Sassanelli/
About DigiTales Interactive
Founded in 2020 in Saarbrücken, Germany, DigiTales Interactive is an independent studio dedicated to narrative-driven adventures. The team released its debut title Lacuna in 2021, followed by Between Horizons in 2024. In addition to developing its own games, DigiTales is now venturing into supporting other independent studios as a publishing partner.
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