June 9, 2025 – Dallas, Texas — Publisher Crytivo and PJ Games, a studio formed through a collaboration between Platige Image and Juggler Games, are thrilled to announce their publishing partnership for the upcoming title The Whims of the Gods. As part of this partnership, a public demo will debut during Steam Next Fest, starting Monday, June 9, 2025, giving players their first opportunity to experience the game’s unique blend of cooperative city-building, divine interaction, and tactical survival gameplay.
Set in a richly imagined world inspired by ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, The Whims of the Gods redefines the city-builder genre by introducing dynamic divine events, a deep tech tree, strategic auto-battler combat, and true two-player online co-op. Players must build, survive, and outwit the whims of mischievous deities — who both bless and endanger their civilizations.
“Crytivo’s global reach, community-first mindset, and experience with strategic titles make them a perfect match,” said Mikołaj Pawłowski, CEO of PJ Games. “We’re excited to bring The Whims of the Gods to players around the world, and Steam Next Fest is the perfect place to start that journey.”
“The Whims of the Gods is everything we love in a project — bold, imaginative, and deeply systems-driven,” said a Crytivo spokesperson. “PJ Games is crafting something exceptional, and we’re honored to help launch it globally.”
About The Whims of the Gods
In The Whims of the Gods, players lead an ancient civilization under the unpredictable rule of divine beings. Whether playing solo or in two-player online co-op, they must grow their settlements, manage the needs of their population, and survive the gods’ chaotic interventions — all while unlocking new technologies and defending against external threats.
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KEY FEATURES
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City-Building Depth: Place and upgrade buildings, create production chains, and design a living city that adapts to growth and divine pressure.
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Technology Evolution: Shape your civilization’s future by unlocking new tech paths, infrastructure, and social systems.
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Territorial Expansion: Explore and unlock new areas using in-game rituals, carefully choosing where to grow.
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Tactical Auto-Battler Combat: Protect your city against monsters using passive units, tech-based abilities, and strategic defense placement.
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Divine Interaction System: Offer prayers, negotiate trades, and endure unpredictable whims from temperamental gods.
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Prophetic Calendar: Plan ahead using a dynamic event system that hints at upcoming disasters and opportunities.
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Solo or Co-Op Gameplay: Thrive alone or with a friend in online cooperative mode - no compromises either way.
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Multiple Endings: The gods remember your choices. Your city’s fate depends on how you play.
DEMO AVAILABILITY
The Whims of the Gods demo will be available on Steam during Steam Next Fest
🗓️ Monday, June 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM CST
🕒 (10:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM CEST)
ABOUT THE GAME
Title: The Whims of the Gods
Developer: Juggler Games, PJ Games
Publisher: Crytivo
Platforms: PC
Genre: City Builder, strategy
Gameplay Modes: Solo / Online Co-Op
Release Date: Q3 - Q4, 2025
Steam Page: Link
Media Kit: Link
ABOUT PJ GAMES
Founded in 2021 and based in Warsaw, PJ Games Ltd. is the result of a partnership between Platige Image, a studio known for cinematic and VFX production, and Juggler Games, developers of the award-winning My Memory of Us. The team focuses on narrative-driven games with deep systems and distinctive visual identities.
ABOUT CRYTIVO
Crytivo, based in Dallas, Texas, is an indie game publisher committed to helping developers deliver ambitious, community-focused titles. Known for The Crust, Prehistoric Kingdom, The Universim, Autonomica and others, Crytivo supports studios with a full-service approach to development, marketing, and distribution.