Boston, October 5, 2026 – Welcome to spooky season, valued employee. It's time to clock back in.
Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game, the surreal corporate horror deckbuilder from Giant Light Studios, launches launches a newly expanded and polished demo today on Steam, inviting prospective employees back into Mr. Magpie's increasingly questionable workplace ahead of Steam Next Fest, October 19–26.
Published by Behaviour Interactive and Gambit Digital, Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game combines Minesweeper-inspired deduction, push-your-luck mechanics, and roguelike deckbuilding in a corporate nightmare overseen by a smiling puppet who insists everything is perfectly harmless.
PLAY THE DEMO & WISHLIST ON STEAM
Welcome back to the officeMore than a simple update, the new demo offers an expanded and refined preview of Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game, with new narrative framing, gameplay systems, workplace exploration, and more Mr. Magpie interactions.
This new build introduces the SHARES system, a revamped Strategy selection system, and an improved first-time user experience. Employees can also stand up from the table and explore Mr. Magpie’s office, offering an early glimpse at the game’s Walkabout exploration. The build also adds Simplified Chinese localization, alongside additional polish and fixes.
Flip cards, use hints to avoid dangerous JERRY cards, exploit strange synergies, and get filthy rich. Just make your quota before closing time... or else.
The updated demo is available free on Steam beginning October 5, ahead of Steam Next Fest, October 19–26.
Key Features-
Minesweeper-inspired deduction, push-your-luck mechanics, and roguelike deckbuilding
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Deduce the location of dangerous JERRY cards and know when to cash out
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Build strange synergies and chase increasingly ridiculous multipliers
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Explore a twisted corporate workplace filled with dark humor and unsettling secrets
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A puppet host maintains the game’s eponymous harmlessness, ensuring no employees are accidentally murdered or injured enough to interfere with their key responsibilities
Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game is currently in development for PC via Steam. The new demo is available free on Steam beginning October 5.
LinksPress Kit (screenshots, infos…)
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ContactPress inquiries
Laurène Betard
laurene@gambitdigital.ca
Giant Light Studios
Matthew Brelsford – Project Lead
magpie@giantlightstudios.com