Sophisticated Cerberus Games publishes theme-forward games with standout, functional components that drive play, not just table presence for table presence’s sake. We like tense decisions, memorable moments, and systems that feel different the second you sit down: aiming a flashlight to hunt something you can’t fully see, rotating gears to time a production engine, or pulling off delightfully petty neighborhood sabotage. Our catalog ranges from big, immersive experiences to lighter, punchier games, but the through-line is always the same: strong theme, clean gameplay hooks, and components that earn their keep.
The Stifling Dark is our one-vs-many hidden-movement horror game for 2–5 players, built around an innovative line-of-sight system using flashlight templates. One player becomes the adversary, stalking the board in secret while the investigators scramble to survive, uncover evidence, and find a way out. Investigators have to manage stamina and flashlight charge while deciding whether to stick together for safety or split up to cover ground. The clock is always ticking, as every turn is another chance for the adversary to cut off your escape.
Sprocketforge is a 1–5 player engine-building resource management game where you run a magitech factory, rotating physical interlocking gears to produce mana and fulfill magical orders. You will enchant gears with seals, tune your production lines, and chase renown by impressing the noble houses of Sprocketforge. Every order is an opportunity to grow your machine, but it comes with a catch: mana pollution. Push your factory too hard and you risk losing favor, so the real puzzle is timing and balance.
Lemonade Wars is our lighter, faster game about neighborhood kids competing to become the ultimate lemonade magnate. It’s all the fun of running a tiny business empire, plus the chaos of being a kid with absolutely no chill. Make smart plays, pull questionable tactics, throw tantrums, and call in the adults when it helps you get ahead. It’s competitive, mean in a playful way, and built for big laughs when someone’s “brilliant plan” gets derailed by petty revenge and sugar-fueled nonsense.