Friday Follow-UP #11 2025
Newsletter #11 of 2025 featuring: Steam Spring Sale, Isle of Reveries on Kickstarter, Sam Webster does it again, Stardew Valley merch, and the latest Good Game Lobby Review!
Welcome to this weeks Friday Follow-UP covering games to wishlist, crowdfunding game, soundtracks, merch, and the latest Good Game Lobby Reviews. Subscribe to get the weekly newsletter and reviews straight to your inbox. Thank you! 🎮
Wishlist XP | Steam Spring Sale Edition | Castaway, NAIAD, and Caravan SandWitch
Steam is running its famous Spring Sale from March 13th–20th, so I wanted to share a link to my Steam Curator page, where you can find the games I highly recommend that are on sale right now. I’ve picked three to highlight here that I think you’ll enjoy, with discounts ranging from 20% to 30% off! Also, why not follow the Curator page while you are there. 😊
🎮 Good Game Lobby | Steam Curator Page
The visuals and gameplay for Castaway are colorful, and reminiscent of Game Boy-era Zelda games. It’s on sale right now at 25% off!
Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.
🎮Castaway | Steam
🗓️Regular Price $7.99 | Sale Price $5.99
NAIAD is cozy, chill, and so easy to play that my wife—"the non-gamer"—played for four hours straight. It’s on sale right now at 20% off!
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
🎮NAIAD | Steam
🗓️Regular Price $19.99 | Sale Price $15.99
Caravan SandWitch was one of my first huge reviews, hitting over 3,000 views when I only had a few hundred subscribers. I completely understand why—it’s a visually outstanding game with a fantastic story that takes big swings and lands every chapter. It’s on sale right now at 20% off!
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.
🎮Caravan SandWitch | Steam
🗓️Regular Price $124.99 | Sale Price $19.99
Crowdfunding Checkpoint | Isle of Reveries
I highlighted this Kickstarter for Isle of Reveries two weeks ago and wanted to shine a light on it again, as it's now roughly 85% funded with 17 days left. So, if you love nostalgic Zelda-style games, go support this solo dev’s dream! Not convinced? Check out my review above!
An action-adventure inspired by the classics! Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted.
🎮Isle of Reveries | Steam | Kickstarter
🗓️Campaign Ends | March 31st 2025
🗓️Release Date | April 2026
Quest Vibes | Sam Webster & Nick Nausbaum
This week’s review was for Rift of the NecroDancer, and I would be remiss if I didn’t highlight some songs from this amazing soundtrack. I’ve shared my love for Sam Webster’s musical compositions in previous Friday Follow-Ups, and I’ll do the same today. Check out his collaboration with Nick Nausbaum on Suzu’s Quest and make sure to read my full review at the end of this post!
Both Nick and Sam have collaborated previously on songs for the Playdate game Faraway Fairway.
🎶Danny Baranowsky | Bandcamp
🎶Nick Nausbaum | Bandcamp
🎶Sam Webster | Bandcamp
Quest Loot | Stardew Valley Throw Blanket
Stardew Valley is one of the biggest indie games ever made, with a peak of 70,000 players in a day still being reached. The game design features a unique pixel art style, making its artwork and merch some of the best-looking around. I’m a sucker for patchwork throw blankets, and this nicely designed version is a must-have if you're a fan of the game.
🎮Stardew Valley | Steam
🏪Fangamer | Stardew Valley - Farmhouse Patchwork Throw Blanket
Good Game Lobby Review | Rift of the NecroDancer
Rift of the NecroDancer is a rhythm-packed adventure blending Guitar Hero and Rhythm Heaven-style gameplay with epic music battles! Join me as I dive into its story, gameplay, visuals, and soundtrack.
Me want that blanket!
I'm going to have to steal your GIF idea...they are so good!
And love the games on sale that you've highlighted!!