How can we help?

We're a small game studio making strange, dark little games for Steam — One More Ticket, Gambit and Minefield Lotto are on the workbench right now.

Early builds and jam games live on our itch.io page. Full releases are coming to Steam — wishlisting there is the best way to get notified on launch day.

Each game gets its own date once it's locked in. Follow us on X or wishlist on Steam and you'll hear first.

Our games are built for Windows PC on Steam first. Other platforms are decided game by game, and each store page lists exactly what's supported.

Open the game's Steam page and press Add to your Wishlist. Steam will email you when it launches or goes on sale.

We plan to put out demos ahead of release when a game is ready for it. Demos appear on the game's Steam page as a Download Demo button.

Purchases on Steam are handled by Valve under the Steam refund policy. Request one from your Steam purchase history — we can't issue Steam refunds directly.

Not automatically. If a game offers a Steam key to itch.io buyers, it'll be stated on that game's itch.io page.

First, in Steam right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files. Then update your graphics drivers and restart. Still stuck? Send us a ticket with your PC specs.

Saves are stored automatically on your computer, per game. Uninstalling and reinstalling normally keeps them, but back up before wiping anything.

Gambit has full controller and Steam Deck support. For our other games, check the controller and Steam Deck badges on each Steam page.

Close background apps, make sure your laptop is plugged in and on its high-performance GPU, and lower any visual effects in the game's Options menu.

Use the Contact support form below and pick Bug report. Include what you were doing, what you expected, and what happened instead — a screenshot helps a lot.

A scratch-off horror game. Scratch tickets, chase the money goal, and decide how much you're willing to trade with the dealer to get out of each room.

No. You can work your way out of a room by playing — the dealer's offers are a shortcut, and shortcuts cost something.

It's more unsettling than jump-scare heavy: an odd tone, creeping dread and some disturbing imagery. Not recommended for younger players.

Play Chess against easy, medium or hard bots, Gambit Tower — a roguelike gauntlet of opponents — plus puzzles and a Learn to Play mode.

Yes: same-screen hot-seat, and online games with Steam friends through Steam lobbies. There's no ranked matchmaking at launch.

Gambit has three visual styles — Gothic Ink & Candlelight, Pixel and Flat — each with its own matching sounds and music. Switch any time in Options.

English and Simplified Chinese.

Minesweeper dealt at a casino table, with roguelike runs: push your luck, build your run, and see how deep the field goes before it goes off.

It helps, but the game teaches the basics. If you can count to eight, you can play.

Yes — please do. You're free to stream and monetize videos of our games. A link back to the Steam page is appreciated.

Email hello@underlyinggames.com with your outlet or channel link and which game you'd like to cover.

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