Indie developer Team Artichoke has announced that its debut project, the match-3 mythological puzzle game 'Mythmatch', will launch on Steam on March 13. The game is also scheduled to be showcased at the upcoming Steam Next Fest.

The game is a narrative-driven puzzle title that progresses through resource merging and match-3 mechanics. Players aim to merge resources into new creations, complete quests, and expand their own village into a thriving community. Specifically, the story follows the premise that the gods have sent Artemis to the mortal world of Ithaca, where she must rebuild the village—which has struggled due to the local men failing to return from the Trojan War—into a prosperous community. In this process, players create new materials, construct buildings, and attract new residents.

'Mythmatch' features satisfying match-3 gameplay, elements of crafting new technology by combining resources, and the core loop of restoring and expanding a thriving community. It also offers unique mini-games to gain the favor of the gods and includes local co-op mini-games to enjoy with friends. The game incorporates satirical elements that blend a mythological setting with a critique of modern capitalism.

'Mythmatch' developer Team Artichoke is a small, UK-based indie team. The team is led by indie developer Moo Yu, who previously participated in the co-development of 'Knights and Bikes'. He also served as the lead gameplay programmer for 'Ratchet & Clank' and a senior gameplay programmer for 'LittleBigPlanet'.