New UK publisher Silver Lining Interactive (SLI), today announced a breakout first year, reporting multi-million pound revenue, a team of nearly 20 staff, and a string of successful releases.
Founded in January 2025 by former Merge Games head Luke Keighran, the company has quickly established itself with titles including Spirit of the North 2 and Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation.
If 2025 proved Silver Lining Interactive could run, 2026 is set to show it can fly. The publisher is preparing the multi-format launch of Outbound, which has surpassed 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, with over 100,000 more across PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. The game launches on May 11, 2026 (PC, Xbox) and May 14, 2026 (PS5, Nintendo Switch).
Additional forthcoming releases include magical artisan RPG, The Witch’s Bakery; cozy room decorator Momento; atmospheric bicycle horror Quite a Ride; tense narrative thriller The Road of Dust and Sorrow; gothic RPG The Necromancer’s Tale; and visceral action game Slain 2: The Beast Within.
“We don't do rigid templates or cold, black-and-white contracts. Instead, we start by asking a simple question: "What do you need?” said Luke Keighran, Founder and Managing Director at Silver Lining Interactive.
“We have a refreshingly un-corporate approach to publishing. It’s easy to get caught up talking about 'products' and 'SKUs’. Folks forget that the gaming industry is a people business. If you aren't taking care of the people behind the screen, you're missing the point.”
“We couldn’t have hoped for a better first year. Every title published in our 2025 slate achieved a user rating of 85% or higher on Steam and is testament to our commitment to supporting original voices in the indie sphere. By opening our doors to fresh talent and new perspectives, we’ve created a unique blend of steady, experienced hands and the raw, creative energy of those just starting their journey. This mix of mentorship and ambition is why we have been able to bypass the ‘start-up’ label entirely.”
Alongside its digital publishing arm, Silver Lining Interactive has decades of experience in physical publishing, with established partnerships including Dotemu and 11 Bit Studios. In its first year, the company delivered physical and collector’s editions for titles such as The Alters, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Caravan SandWitch and Absolum. Upcoming 2026 releases include Dave The Diver, Absolum for Switch 2 and House Flipper 2.
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About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is a collaborative video games publishing house based in the North of England. Founded by seasoned industry professionals with one goal: make games publishing feel like a partnership. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, the team is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.
Since its launch in January 2025, Silver Lining Interactive has released titles such as Spirit of the North 2 and Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation, with upcoming digital releases including Outbound, Quite a Ride, The Witch’s Bakery and The Road of Dust and Sorrow. Silver Lining Interactive is proud to be a trusted physical distribution partner of companies such as Dotemu and 11 Bit Studios, with physical and collector's editions for games like Absolum, The Alters, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound & Dave The Diver in their portfolio.