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welcome to basingstoke press kit

factsheet


Developers:

Puppy Games

Thalamus Digital (Port)

Publisher:

Thalamus Digital

Release Date:

August 28th, 2025

Platforms:

PS5

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Websites:

Puppy Games

Thalamus Digital

Retail Price:

USD $24.99

EUR €24,99

GBP £21.99~

Press Release:

PDF (211kb)

Game Codes:

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description

Welcome to Basingstoke is a tense roguelike that mixes stealth and arcade action. Explore the post-apocalyptic ruins of Basingstoke, a besieged English town where reanimated undead and ferocious alien monsters roam! Sneak through the smouldering streets and buildings, scavenge as you go, and craft equipment to help you in your mission. Can you escape from Basingstoke?

features

 

  • Scavenge and craft! Use stealth to sneak, weapons to attack, or if things get a bit much, hide in a wheelie bin. But be careful: one bite and you'll be ripped apart to become a tasty snack for the hordes of undead monsters! Violence is your last resort; sneaking, skullduggery, and ambush are your best tactics!

  • Unlockable Characters! As you progress you'll unlock new characters. Start as a Tourist and capture those special moments with your selfie stick, or play as the Thief and use your locksmith gadget to crack security panels and safes. Each character has specialist equipment, unique crafting recipes... and hats!

  • Procedural Generation! Welcome to Basingstoke’s levels are a mix of hand-crafted and procedurally-generated features. Enjoy the many attractions that Basingstoke has to offer: quaff a swift half in the Red Lion, enjoy a stroll around the Underground station, or take an unforgettable tour of the local museum. No two games are quite the same!

  • Campaign Mode! A tense, stealthy campaign across 12 epic levels, starting at OmniCorp HQ and across the ruins of Basingstoke to the M3 Services near Woking. Pick a character, then head out into the wilds using stealth, cunning, and an armful of sausage rolls to outwit the malevolent zombified citizens of Basingstoke!

  • Tackle The Horde! A completely separate game mode with local and online global leaderboards. Pick a character with a specific loadout, choose a map, and see how long you can survive against ever-hungrier incursions of Basingtoke's finest citizens! No stealth, no freeze-time… and nowhere to hide!

videos & trailers

screenshots

game logo

key art

selected quotes

 

​"Basingstoke may look sweet but the action is serious..."

"A cute and surprisingly solid survival action game..."

"The only place to be in an Apocalypse."

- Kotaku

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​"It's nailed that 'just one more go' addictive appeal..."

- Save or Quit

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"Engrossing & terrifying... an absolutely superb horror title..."

- Big Boss Battle

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"Beautiful, charming, and wonderfully fun..."

- Stoned Monkey Radio

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welcome to basingstoke credits

puppy games

Caspian Prince
Design, Programming

Chaz Willets
Art

Justin 'Allicorn' Burt
Programming, Audio, Music

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thalamus digital​

James Martin
Programming

Andy Roberts
Production

about puppy games

Puppy Games is an independent video game developer and publisher based in the UK. Originally founded in 2002 by Caspian Prince and Chaz Willets, the team later expanded to include Justin Burt. Since its inception, Puppy Games has produced numerous neo-retro arcade games on various formats, including Titan Attacks!, Droid Assault, Revenge of the Titans, and Ultratron. The Puppy Games team is currently working on Battledroid, a multiplayer battle simulation.

about thalamus digital

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thalamus digital

Thalamus Digital Publishing is an independent video game developer and publisher, with locations in the UK, Canada, and Japan. Dating back to the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, the Thalamus brand is synonymous with quality games, graphical polish, and technical excellence, and Thalamus Digital continues to uphold the outstanding legacy of its forebears. As well as a portfolio of existing games, IP, and franchises, Thalamus Digital publish over 50 titles for numerous current-gen and retro systems, from PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch, to Commodore 64, Amiga, Game Boy, and ZX Spectrum.

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