Hey everyone! Pepper Grinder launched just under a month ago, and thousands of you have played it. The reception has been mindblowing, and I am forever grateful for your support and the invaluable feedback you have provided since the launch. It helped shape this update and make the game better across the board. With this update, Pepper Grinder gets full support for PlayStation and Switch gamepads, a new speedrun timer, and numerous quality-of-life changes and bug fixes. If you're interested in all the details, you can find the full changelog at the bottom of this announcement. On an unrelated note, new Pepper Grinder merch with brilliant art by Jor Ros landed on the Devolver merch store (US, EU). It's up for pre-order now, with estimated shipping in June.
Thank you for all of your support! Riv

Pepper Grinder - Update #1 Changelog

• added additional support for Playstation and Switch gamepads on PC so that the correct button icons will now be displayed for them.
• added a speedrun timer that can be toggled on and off with the tilde ~ key on keyboard or by clicking on the right stick on gamepad while in any stage or on the map screen
• added a scene skip option to the 4-Boss intro and outro scenes
• added a scene skip option to the Credits and changed the fast-forward feature to be activated by pressing Down rather than A or B, which are now used for the skip
• added a feature for the Gatling Bit that will move it to certain checkpoints if it has been left behind in stages 2-3, 4-3, and 4-4

• changed 1-Boss so that the Giant Beetle can be knocked down from a wider range of angles when on the ceiling
• changed 1-Boss so that fewer ghost bullets are fired in the Phase 3 burst sequences, but with a larger gap between each one so the same area is covered but less densely.
• changed time attack requirements for stages 2-A, 3-2, and 3-4 to be more forgiving
• changed the screen shake option so that at 0 hit stop is also disabled
• changed sticker gacha machines so that drop rates are heavily weighted in favor of stickers missing from the player's collection
• changed the 4-Boss phase 2 arena so that grapple points now appear in the bottom corners to give players more chances to recover from a fall
• changed Naro's skull projectiles in 4-Boss so that they all detonate when the player takes damage so that they'll never do an additional point of damage just as the player recovers

• fixed an issue where more than one of each BGM record could spawn in the sticker book
• fixed an issue where if a gatling bit and a key were dropped close enough to each other, neither could be equipped
• fixed an issue with NarMortar enemies so that mashing grapple while pulling off their canopy will no longer teleport the player out of bounds to the origin point of the stage if input is during the same frame as when the grapple point is disabled
• fixed the Mary Poppins glitch to foment unrest in the speedrunning community (sorry)
• fixed an issue where audio could cut out after reloading from a checkpoint
• fixed an issue where checkpoints could incorrectly carry some non-critical data between saves, like playtime
• fixed an issue where it was sometimes possible to get stuck between points on the map screen if the player moved before a new path was fully revealed
• fixed an issue where players could get blocked during a falling ice block puzzle in 3-4 if they did things in a certain order
• fixed an issue where the player could become trapped if an ice block fell on top of them
• fixed an issue where the intro stem BGM in 3-2 wouldn't play if the player skipped the drill startup animation
• fixed an issue in 3-Boss where a certain animation trigger was failing to advance Mint's attack phase if it was interrupted by the player dealing damage, resulting in a hang
• fixed an issue where it was possible to block progression by going back through the stage after exiting the mech at a certain point in stages 4-2
• fixed an issue where cannons frozen in blocks of ice could still be entered if the player was already in drill mode
• fixed several level design issues that allowed players to get out of bounds in un-fun ways
• fixed an issue where a failsafe intended to place the player in an open position if they somehow got stuck overlapping a solid object could trigger incorrectly and place the player on the wrong sides of walls or out of bounds
• fixed an issue where Naro could hang in the transition to phase 1 part 2 if it were triggered during one of his drop attacks
• fixed an issue where Naros skull projectile explosions could kill the player during the button-mashing event for defeating him

Hey everyone! Super excited to announce that Pepper Grinder is NOW AVAILABLE to all you die-hard drilling experts! Get lost in a Diesel punk fantasy with energetic music in a 2D action platformer that blends traditional movement with some amazing drilling acrobatics. So get out there and collect Pepper's missing treasure! [previewyoutube=IGLSqLLCXMQ;full][/previewyoutube] Enjoy the intense track list from artist XEECEE we've shared in trailers up until now? Receive an additional discount when you purchase the game as part of the soundtrack bundle! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/40110/Pepper_Grinder__OST/ The collectible Skull Coin is also live on the Devolver Merch Shop that gives players a Steam Key upon purchase of this physical good. It's limited to 200 units, so hurry. Thank you all for the support over the years! Riv

Hey everyone, In anticipation for tomorrow's launch of Pepper Grinder, I wanted to tease a piece of merch dropping tomorrow on the Devolver Merch Shop alongside the game's release at 9am PST.
Enjoy this faux graded distressed antique pewter Skull Coin from everyones seafaring pirate! This coin is encased in a protective UV casing, so not even those pesky Narlings could ever claw at it, unless they adapt and drop it from somewhere high, then maybe? It also includes a Steam key E-mailed directly to you, so you can still enjoy the game tomorrow on launch. How cool! But hurry, it's limited to 200 units with no more being produced after it sells out. Grab one tomorrow to display on your bookshelf or perhaps your own ships crow nest? Be well, Riv

Hey all, We shared some exclusive voice over level gameplay of Pepper Grinder with our friends over at GameSpot this morning that showcases a few different terrain players can expect when the game launches tomorrow! Check out some levels from Areas 2 and 3 of the game and prep your cold sweaty hands for launch day. Oh, and the animated launch trailer is set to premiere tomorrow, March 28 at 9am PST as well. Sit in the comfortable YouTube waiting room of fun and hype yourself up. [previewyoutube=IGLSqLLCXMQ;full][/previewyoutube] Demo and wish list below in anticipation. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2076580/Pepper_Grinder/ Best, Riv

Prepare yoself in anticipation and get to know the whats what in Pepper Grinder before it launches next week on March 28! How many levels? Time to beat? Accessibility options? All in the video, dear reader. [previewyoutube=4c-3gbC5mc4;full][/previewyoutube] Make sure to wishlist Pepper Grinder and play the demo prior to enjoying the full release! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2076580/Pepper_Grinder/ Chat soon, Riv

[previewyoutube=6u0aUstGclw;full][/previewyoutube] Hey everyone! Wanted to share a brand new gameplay clip of a snowcapped level of Area 3 that not only shows off some chilling snowmobile action, but a new terrain style specially for the Kinda Funny x The MIX Spring Game Showcase 2024 event! In the San Francisco, CA area next Monday, March 18? Stop by Kinda Funny x The MIX in-person event and play some Pepper Grinder! Or, just play the demo that is up on Steam, totally up to you.
Oh, and we just became Steam Deck verified! So now at launch, you can enjoy some thrilling drilling on the go! All the best, Riv

Hey all! Today, I wanted to share and outline some archeological game dev footage 5+ years in the making! See how far along Pepper Grinder has come since the early days of prototyping levels, alpha build comparison footage, cut content and more! [previewyoutube=KWDk-csu460;full][/previewyoutube] Much love! Riv

Hey all, Ever been in the position where somebody was trying to sell you something? Say, some non-important cooking or electronic device via a good old-fashioned television that will just end up collecting dust? Welp, here's another! [previewyoutube=o3Fomp9HdHs;full][/previewyoutube] Much love! Riv

Take charge and prepare to claim back your treasure, WITH INTEREST!! I'm so stoked to announce that Pepper Grinder will launch on March 28 with loads of drilling acrobatics, gritty gameplay, fine collectibles, and more. [previewyoutube=HhdM-p7mflE;full][/previewyoutube] As you wait for the launch, make sure to play the demo and share your fun with friends. Much love! Riv

Big thank you to all 30,000+ players who played Pepper Grinder in this edition of Steam Next Fest. Thanks to you we were one of the most played demos!

As a thank you, the demo will stay up so you can grind some more and let everyone know about the game aswell!

Hi all, Devolver's JM grabbed his controller, focused super hard, and will be displaying his platforming skills this Next Fest. Jump in and watch him absolutely ridicule those pesky Narlings. We promise you'll want to play the demo right after if you haven't already.

Hi all, Devolver's JM grabbed his controller, focused super hard, and will be displaying his platforming skills this Next Fest. Jump in and watch him absolutely ridicule those pesky Narlings. We promise you'll want to play the demo right after if you haven't already.

The Steam Next Fest February 2024 Edition starts next week, February 5, but you can jump into the Pepper Grinder demo today! Starting now, you can follow Pepper as she wields her trusty sidearm and drill through the first few levels of the Mole Hills region after being washed up to shore. Big, mostly peaceful Molemen live here. Theyre all pretty cool dudes, but their quiet natures are being tested by Narling incursions. Drill through each level to reclaim your treasure with an additional Time Attack Mode, hit up the shop, and get creative by designing your first sticker book page. It's been a long, winding road to get here since the first prototype all the way back in 2016, so it feels pretty surreal to have the release in sight and the demo already in people's hands! I hope everyone enjoys the first little taste of the game and can't wait to get the final release out the door! Wishlist, then play the demo! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2076580/Pepper_Grinder/