Silksong’s Release Date Clears the Calendar—Indie Devs React

Frogteam isn’t alone. Ysbryd Games delayed Demonschool, a tactical RPG from Necrosoft, from September 3 to November 19. Their reasoning? “We would not be doing our game any favors by wading into waters we can clearly see are blood red.” That’s not just poetic—it’s tactical retreat with flair.

Other games that have joined the Silksong avoidance club include:

• Baby Steps
• CloverPit
• Megabonk
• Aeterna Lucis
• Little Witch in the Woods 1.0
• Faeland 1.0

And probably a few more quietly adjusting their calendars while pretending everything’s fine.

Even CloverPit’s devs just posted “Silksong lol” before pushing their Balatro-style roguelike back by nearly a month. That’s the indie equivalent of throwing your hands up and walking offstage mid-performance.

Silksong’s Gravity Well Is Real

This isn’t just about fear—it’s about physics. Silksong is the GTA of indie games. Its fanbase is rabid, its hype is nuclear, and its gravitational pull is strong enough to warp release schedules. The original Hollow Knight’s Steam player count has doubled since the announcement, eight years after launch. That’s not nostalgia—that’s resurrection.

And if you’re a small studio hoping for streamer buzz or media coverage, good luck getting noticed when everyone’s busy dissecting Hornet’s new moves and speedrunning Hallownest 2.0.

Some Devs Are Standing Their Ground (Bravely or Foolishly)

Not everyone’s fleeing. Demonschool, despite its delay, is still technically launching in the same month. And Aggro Crab’s co-op climbing game Peak is already out, so it can’t be delayed—but they’ve basically accepted their fate. One dev even said that being “a game delayed by Silksong” is now a badge of honor. Honestly? They’re not wrong. It’s like getting dunked on by LeBron—painful, but iconic.

Is the Panic Justified?

GameDiscoverCo founder Simon Carless thinks devs might be overreacting. He says unless your game overlaps heavily with Silksong’s audience or competes for the same streamers, you’re probably fine. Private research suggests player counts only dip when games share a very specific subgenre.

But let’s be real: indie devs don’t have the luxury of rolling the dice. When visibility is everything, and your launch window is your lifeline, even a small risk feels like a cliff dive.

Final Thoughts: Silksong Isn’t Just a Game—It’s a Calendar Wrecker

Silksong’s release date didn’t just shake the indie scene—it detonated it. Devs are scrambling, delaying, and in some cases, building giant Hornet statues in tribute. And while it’s kind of hilarious watching the chaos unfold, it’s also a testament to how powerful this franchise has become.