SINGAPORE, JUNE 3rd, 2025 – LandShark Games has conjured up a major new demo for its coming of age RPG Grifford Academy, unveiled as part of this year’s Indie3 showcase. Alongside this early look at the game, the team has also announced that the full game will launch into Early Access on PC/Steam on July 8th, 2025.
“Our intention with Grifford Academy was to boil down the RPG formula to its most engaging component parts, without the baggage of complex systems,” said Paul Naylor, Founder of LandShark Games. “We wanted to craft an experience that puts character growth front and center, both in terms of the choices and consequences affecting combat, but also the relationships connecting a group of teenagers that start out as classmates, but become something much more.”
Grifford Academy is a “lite academia” RPG with a streamlined combat system, weaving together turn-based strategy, ambitious isekai storytelling, and a rich character growth system. Players will join Erika, Viva, and Cap as teenage turmoil clashes with ancient magic and sinister forces in the mystical book realm of Caldria. You can watch the brand new trailer here.
The expanded demo - available now as part of the Indie3 showcase - focuses on the opening hours of the game, featuring a brand new introduction showing previously unseen cinematics and backstory, introducing players to the book realm of Caldria.
For more information, please contact press@landsharkgames.com or visit https://griffordgame.com/press-kit/
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Landshark is an independent studio based in Singapore, focused on creating approachable, atmospheric games for players who love storytelling, exploration, and deep but accessible systems. The studio is currently working on Grifford Academy, with other entries in a connected universe due for the future.
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