Stuttgart, Germany: October 13th 2025 – Developer Smallthing Studios and publisher ININ Games are thrilled to announce that Simon the Sorcerer Origins will be part of Steam Next Fest, starting today at 7 p.m. UTC.

Classic charm meets modern magic in the long-awaited prequel to one of the most iconic adventure games of all time.

During the festival, players will have the exclusive opportunity to experience a playable demo featuring a specific section of Chapter 3 of the game. The demo will be available only on Steam for the duration of the event.

Simon the Sorcerer Origins is a lovingly crafted prequel to the iconic 1993 point-and-click adventure series Simon the Sorcerer. Blending modern puzzle design, hand-painted 2D visuals, and fully voiced storytelling, the game reintroduces Simon’s trademark humor, wit, and magical misadventures for a new generation — while staying true to the charm and personality of the beloved classics.

The full release of Simon the Sorcerer Origins is set for October 28, 2025, on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac, and Linux.

Key Features:

Official Prequel to the Simon the Sorcerer Series – Find out what happened just a few weeks before the first legendary adventure in the 90s!

An intense story – A loving mother, a lively teenager, a forced move and a prophecy. Experience an adventure between emotions and discovery.

New Hand-Drawn Art Style – Discover the Magical World in a completely hand-drawn 90s art style!

Featuring the Original Voice Actor – Enjoy Simon’s legendary sarcastic remarks once again with the voice of Chris Barrie (English) and Erik Borner (German), who brought the character to life with humor in parts I and II.

An adventure between Modern and Point-and-Click Puzzles – Solve challenging puzzles, activate mechanisms, reveal age-old secrets, discover mysterious objects and discuss with unusual characters.