Compulsion Games

South of Midnight is packed with dark, gothic folklore you probably shouldn’t go digging into. Haints, boo hags, mythical creatures... All lurking in the shadows. Oh! it’s 30% off on Steam. Just saying. 👀 #SouthOfMidnight #Halloween #SouthernGothic #Folklore #IndieDev

Take your Joy. Keep smiling. And whatever you do, don’t be a downer. 💊 We Happy Few is on sale for Steam Scream Fest V! Halloween is the perfect time to take your Joy… and discover what’s really going on in Wellington Wells. #wehappyfew #steamscreamfestV #indiedev

We love collaborating with artists who bring different crafts and perspectives to our worlds. 🎨🎶 From Rob Guillory’s digital comic to Adrian Villagomez’s Songs & Tales, Clyde Henry’s stop-motion and Olivier Deriviere’s soundtrack. Different crafts, different perspectives, one world.

We’ve been seeing a lot of new faces discovering South of Midnight lately. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to jump in… this might be it. 🚀South of Midnight is 25% off on PS5! 🚀

Two-Toed Tom needed a full orchestra to make his jump scares even more terrifying. So, we recorded South of Midnight’s OST with the London Contemporary Orchestra. Honestly? Worth it. 🐊🎶 #SouthOfMidnight #CompulsionGames #BehindTheScenes #GameDev #Orchestra

🍂 STEAM AUTUMN SALE 🍂 Fall into some strange, psychedelic, worlds. 👀 South of Midnight - 30% off We Happy Few - 75% off Contrast - 75% off Now through October 8. Three games. One very Compulsion-shaped rabbit hole. 🐇

Which Compulsion character’s outfit gets your vote? 👀 Cast yours below 👇 #CompulsionGames #GameDev #BehindTheScenes #WeHappyFew #Contrast #CharacterDesign #GameFashion

🎭 Ready for a little shadow play? Our very first game, Contrast, is 75% off on Steam until October 1. 👀 Lose yourself in the glow of the 1920s, where jazz, bittersweet stories, and secrets collide. #Contrast #CompulsionGames #IndieGame #GameDev

Haven’t played Contrast yet? It’s 75% off on Steam until Oct. 1. Also, a question we’ve been getting a lot lately 👀 Yes, Compulsion now owns the rights to South of Midnight, We Happy Few and Contrast. Buying our games directly supports the studio and helps fund what’s next. 🫶

🚒 Fire drill? More like fire crew. 🔥 Important: This pic was taken post-fire drill ✅ #CompulsionGames #GameDev #IndieGame

Turns out making a tree move is… a lot of tiny movements. 🌳 Built by hand. Moved frame by frame. 🎞️ And yes, it took forever. 😅 #SouthOfMidnight #CompulsionGames #GameDev #IndieStudio #StopMotion #BehindTheScenes #ClydeHenry

Management approved the piñata expense… Don’t forget your Joy! Happy Tuesday, Downers! #WeHappyFew #CompulsionGames #GameDev #IndieGame #BehindTheScenes #IRL

Indie Life at Compulsion Games Due to recent budget reductions, our office aesthetic is now shifting from "Artsy Chic" to "Immersive Frugality." Follow along for more trendsetting lifestyle updates! #indie #compulsion #compulsiongames #games #beforeandafter

Independent doesn’t mean alone. It means choosing who you build with. Gamescom was full of friends, partners, and people who believe in what comes next. Thank you!

South of Midnight is 35% off for the first time on PS5, until tomorrow! We’re indie again, and every purchase directly supports Compulsion and our next project.❤️

Thanks to @deantak.bsky.social for sitting down with Guillaume Provost to talk about Compulsion’s independence. Every game you buy now directly supports Compulsion and helps fund our next project. gamesbeat.com/compulsion-g...

One week ago, we had the honor of receiving the Game of the Year award at #G4C2026. A heartfelt thank you to the Games for Change team for an incredible festival and a wonderful awards ceremony. It was a privilege to be part of it. @gamesforchange.bsky.social

A few moments from last night's celebration. 🏆 Still soaking in our #g4c2026 Game of the Year win, celebrating an incredible team, and looking ahead to the future. 💜

South of Midnight won Game of the Year at #G4C2026! Congrats to all fellow nominees! As we celebrate this milestone and reflect on our journey, we look ahead with excitement to creating more unique, new original games.

An important update from Compulsion Games.

South of Midnight is nominated for Best Gameplay and Best in Impact at the #G4C2026! 🏆👾 Congrats to all the finalists and see you in NYC this July @gamesforchange.bsky.social Festival. #GamesForChange #G4CAwards #ReimaginingPlay #SocialImpact

What an honor to win Game of the Year at the Gayming award 2026! "A beautifully crafted, modern folktale that handles trauma and healing with incredible grace." Congrats to all nominees and thank you @gaymingmag.bsky.social for hosting such a wonderful event.  #GaymingAwards26

The award-winning South of Midnight is now 25% on STEAM from June 5th to 16th! Now's the time to go on a journey with Hazel, Catfish and Croutoooon!

Compulsion and South of Midnight were honored at the Canadian Game Awards with 7 awards, including Game of the Year. Canada is home to some of the most talented game developers! Inspiring to see local studios continuing to take creative risks. Congrats to all NOMINEES! TY @xbox.com for the support!

Gaming is for everyone. 💚 This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, from navigation assistance to scalable UI and color profiles, we’re helping more players experience the magic, mystery, and folklore of Hazel’s journey.

South of Midnight is 25% off on PS5 from May 13 - May 28. Step into a haunting Southing Gothic world of folklore and mystery as Hazel’s journey unfolds. First time on sale on PS5, don't miss it! #PS5

South of Midnight is a Peabody Award winner!! For 86 years, @peabodyawards.bsky.social has honored #StoriesThatMatter. It takes heart and steadiness to tell stories rooted in folklore, stitched with care to carry the weight of beauty and the truth of scars. @xbox.com #PeabodyAwards #PeabodyWinner

KILN from @doublefine.com launches today. 👏 We even re-created our own Crouton with the in-game pottery tools. 🙀 Who’s ready for a 4v4 party pottery brawler? Let's go!

Thank you again to the BAFTAs ! We’re still riding the high of winning New Intellectual Property last week! 🏆 @baftagames.bsky.social l @bafta.org

Our friends at Double Fine are launching KILN on April 23rd! 4v4 Multiplayer Brawler✅ Create pottery ✅ Destroy pottery ✅ Repeat ✅ Lotsa of fun! Check out their launch trailer. youtu.be/NbKtz98-3xE

Tonight, South of Midnight was recognized with a BAFTA for New Intellectual Property. ✨🏆 Rooted in the stories, the sounds, and the beauty of the Deep South, this is a game built with compassion and wonder. What a moment. What a team. What a journey. Thank you to all our players.

These are some of our favorite concept pieces by our internal artist, João Bragato. Each one reflects a core pillar: the journey, weaving magic, mythical creatures, and Buried family truths.

How do you ship a visually rich game at 60 FPS with a small team? Learn how Simplygon was used in Compulsion Games’ masterpiece South of Midnight. simplygon.com/posts/915430... #gamedev #unrealengine

South of Midnight is honored to be named a #PeabodyNominee! The @peabodyawards.bsky.social represent the gold standard of #StoriesThatMatter, and we’re proud to be recognized alongside some of the very best in storytelling. #PeabodyAwards #Peabody86 #PeabodyNominee

🚨💥🏺 THE KILN OPEN BETA IS LIVE🏺💥🚨 It's up! Join Kiln's open beta on Steam (April 9-11) and get a taste of the best pottery party brawler of the year. See you in the Wedge! Join the Open Beta:

Which mythical creature from South of Midnight has captured your heart? Two-Toed Tom, Huggin’ Molly, Rougarou, Honey...Catfish!?

South of Midnight has found new homes! Now on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Treat yourself this weekend. Step into a dark folktale. 🌙

South of Midnight has found new homes! Now on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Treat yourself this weekend. Step into a dark folktale. 🌙

Our Day One patch for Nintendo Switch 2 (v1.4.0) is now live alongside the game’s launch! It brings performance improvements, reduces audio lag, and enhances texture streaming for a smoother experience. Read the full patch notes on our support page: compulsiongames.com/support

South of Midnight is out today on PlayStation 5! Dark myths, mythical creatures, and the haunting beauty of the Deep South await.

South of Midnight is now available on Nintendo Switch 2! Journey into a world of dark folklore, mythical creatures, and living magic!

South of Midnight is NOW AVAILABLE on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2! Journey into a world of dark folklore, mythical creatures, and living magic! Also available on Xbox, PC, Steam, Cloud, and Game Pass! #southofmidnight

Tomorrow! The adventure begins on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Join Hazel, Catfish, and Crouton as you journey through a macabre, fantastical Deep South.

4 days until PS5 and Switch 2! Journey in a dark modern folktale, fight destructive Haints, and wield an ancient power to restore mythical creatures of the Deep South.

6 days until South of Midnight's PS5 and Switch 2 launch! Experience the award-winning adventure on March 31st.

Go behind the scenes of South of Midnight. See how Hazel’s journey came to life before it launches on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on March 31st. Full Documentary here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLBO...

2 weeks until South of Midnight launches on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2! Flooded countrysides, haunted Appalachian foothills, and twisted New Orleans await. Which region are you most excited to explore?

Stop-motion magic! Congratulations to our friends at Clyde Henry Studio for winning an Oscar for their animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls! We partnered with them on the opening stop-motion short for South of Midnight, launching March 31 on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. 🎉

Hunt creatures. Unravel their curse. Restore the world. The Deep South awaits on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on March 31st. What are you most excited to see in South of Midnight?

From blues to honky-tonk, every creature has a dark tune of its own. South of Midnight arrives on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 in 3 weeks, March 31. Here’s to our original teaser trailer!