PAX East 2025 Preview: Co-op Chaos, Zombie Survival, and Tactical Roguelite Action
Boston, MA – May 7, 2025 – PAX East 2025 will host a diverse lineup of indie and mid-tier titles, including three standout projects from Kakao Games, Ocean Drive Studios, and Jofsoft. From chaotic co-op shooters to strategic roguelite adventures, here’s what to expect at their booths:
Jofsoft – Pizza Bandit (Booth #17090)
Genre: 4-player third-person co-op shooter
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2475010/Pizza_Bandit/
Jofsoft’s Pizza Bandit mashes up Gears of War’s intensity with Overcooked’s frantic teamwork. Players step into the grease-stained apron of a time-traveling pizza shop owner turned bounty hunter, battling enemies across eras to save their failing business. New PAX-exclusive gameplay features:
Two Bounty Missions: Pizza-making and sushi-preparing chaos.
Customization: Barber shop for hairstyles, costumes, and neon accents.
Combat Tools: Shotguns, giant pizza slicers, katanas, and abilities like frost grenades and anti-tank mines.
The demo showcases Unreal Engine 5-powered visuals and emphasizes squad coordination for survival.
Kakao Games & Ocean Drive – God Save Birmingham (Booth #15035)
Genre: Medieval zombie survival action
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3073940/God_Save_Birmingham/
Set in a historically reimagined (but zombie-infested) Medieval Birmingham, God Save Birmingham casts players as a villager fighting to avoid becoming the town’s next Sunday roast. The demo highlights:
Unique Setting: Quirky medieval charm meets hordes of infected villagers.
Survival Mechanics: Scavenge resources, fortify defenses, and uncover dark secrets.
Developers promise a blend of dark humor and tense combat, with a focus on environmental storytelling.
Kakao Games & Ocean Drive Studios – Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch (Booth #15035)
Genre: Roguelite tactical RPG
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2530490/_/
A spinoff of the acclaimed Lost Eidolons, Veil of the Witch throws players onto a cursed island teeming with the undead. Key features:
Strategic Depth: Over 200 skills and 30+ relics for customizable builds.
Roguelite Mechanics: Procedurally generated paths and permadeath-driven progression.
Narrative Hooks: Uncover fragmented memories of a forgotten past with each death.
PAX attendees get 30-minute demo access to test tactics against “empire cultists” and eldritch horrors.