Potion8, a seven-person indie studio based in Turku, Finland, is preparing to launch its next Steam title, Goblin’s Die, a 1–5 player online co-op action-adventure RPG.
Potion8’s Creative Director and Co-founder, Janne Kodisoja, has been developing the idea behind Goblin’s Die for years. In his version of fantasy, goblins – usually treated as expendable enemies – become the heart of the story: scrappy, flawed, resourceful, and constantly improvising.
“Goblin’s Die flips the traditional RPG power fantasy on its head.
Instead of legendary heroes, you’re a bunch of goblins trying to survive, mess things up, fix them again – and somehow pull it off together.
There’s plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor, but it’s built on real co-op systems where teamwork matters – and everything you bring back helps the Hive evolve.”
Janne Kodisoja – Potion8’s Creative Director and Co-founder
In Goblin’s Die, players step into the boots of scrappy workers sent to recover the shattered pieces of a mystical artefact – not because they’re heroes, but because someone has to do the dangerous jobs.
Instead of fixed roles, goblins become whatever their gear turns them into – leading to oddball builds and chaotic co-op synergies. Everything dragged back feeds into the growing Hive, unlocking new tech and altering what future runs look like.
Supercell Co-Founder, investor, and advisor Mikko Kodisoja says it was the team’s focus, execution, and the strength of the vision that convinced him to get involved.
“Janne and I have played games together since we were kids, and Goblin’s Die reflects that shared love of action and RPGs.
What really stands out is how nimble the Potion8 team is – testing ideas, improving systems, and responding to player feedback while still trusting their instincts.
Launch is only the beginning.”
Investor and advisor Mikko Kodisoja
Goblin’s Die will take part in Steam Next Fest in February 2026, with a free playable demo already available. The game is planned to launch into Early Access following Next Fest, with systems and content evolving alongside the community.
