May 29 - Bologna, Italy - 58BLADES and Human Qube Games are excited to announce the first major Early Access update for Handmancers, the first-person Rock-Paper-Scissors roguelite deckbuilder that launched earlier this month on Steam to Very Positive player reception.
Handmancers on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2423290/Handmancers/
Watch the Early Access Update #1 Trailer Trailer: https://youtu.be/O7SQiEH3y38
Built directly around community feedback gathered since launch, the new update introduces a wide range of improvements across gameplay systems, balance, UI clarity, progression flow, and overall user experience.
One of the most requested additions - multiple save slots - is now fully implemented, allowing players to manage different runs and profiles independently. The update also significantly improves the pacing and readability of combat through expanded visual feedback systems, clearer action responses, improved loot flow, and enhanced boss encounter presentation.
The update also includes a major overhaul to SPRINT mechanics, multiple balance passes on bosses, artifacts, and CRAMP interactions, along with numerous bug fixes and localization improvements.
Key Highlights of the Update:
System Improvements
• Multiple Save Slots added
• Skip Cutscenes option added in settings
• Faster loading screens
Gameplay Changes
• SPRINT overhaul: normal SPRINT no longer discards CRAMPs
• Curo rewards separated from loot reward options
• Confirm button added during loot selection
• Improved combat visual feedback across multiple systems
• Better clarity for enemy innate abilities and action results
• Distinct visuals for Cursed Artifacts
• Perfect SPRINT feedback added
• Boss music now properly ends after defeating bosses
• Improved descriptions and gameplay readability
List of changes also includes balance overhaul, multiple bug fixes, localization improvements and general optimization.
Handmancers is a first-person Rock-Paper-Scissors roguelite deckbuilder where every encounter becomes a tactical mind game built around magical hand signs, devastating synergies, and strategic manipulation of your deck. Through Gems, Artifacts, Corruption systems, and increasingly chaotic encounters, players continuously reshape their build to survive deeper runs.
The developers at 58BLADES plan to continue expanding Handmancers throughout Early Access with additional content, balance updates, gameplay systems, and community-driven improvements leading toward the full 1.0 release.
Handmancers is available now in Steam Early Access for $14.99 USD:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2423290/Handmancers/
About 58BLADES:
58BLADES is an Italy-based cooperative game development studio dedicated to empowering its designer and developer members to create unconventional games for PC and console. The studio prioritizes high standards in work-life balance, creative freedom, and production quality. 58BLADES has been recognized with numerous Italian and European awards and grants, including Creative Europe MEDIA 2025. https://www.58blades.com/
About Human Qube Games:
Human Qube is an indie publishing agency driven by a passion for bold ideas, strong creative voices, and games that resonate with players. The team works closely with developers to help shape projects, build communities, and bring standout titles like Megaloot, Lootbane, Handmancers, Aksun, My Little Life, Heretic’s Fork, Bus: Bro U Survived, and more.Human Qube is also known for organizing community-driven Steam events such as Bullet Heaven Festival, No Time To Loot, and Metroidvania Fusion - celebrating genre culture, connecting players with new favorites, and giving underrated indie games a platform to shine. https://store.steampowered.com/developer/humanqube
Press Contact:
Imad Khalil
Human Qube Games
Phone: +995 555 85247
info@humanqube.games