Press Kit

Crown & Applause

Last updated 2026-05-15

Crown & Applause key art showing the mouse jester character in a warm tavern setting

Fact Sheet

Developer
Threeclipse Inc.
Based in
Canada
Website
https://threeclipse.com
Press contact
business@threeclipse.com
Game title
Crown & Applause
Platforms
PC (Steam)
Release date
June 4, 2026 (demo)
Genre
Rhythm game
Sub-genres
Music, Bardcore, Medieval, Narrative Choice, Casual
Game modes
Single-player
Price
Free
Languages
English
Steam App ID
4685060
Team size
10

Descriptions

Descriptions coming soon.



Screenshots

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The mouse jester performing on a village stage for a crowd of anthro characters Performing in the royal court before the king, rhythm notes active VN-style dialogue scene with the Advisor, showing three player choices The King delivering orders from his throne Rhythm gameplay with notes hitting during a village performance

Features

  • Rhythm gameplay with VN-style narrative scenes between performances
  • A bardcore soundtrack. Lutes, hurdy-gurdies, and medieval instruments driving every track
  • Distinct stages with shifting audiences and escalating pressure
  • Multiple endings shaped by who your act ultimately serves
  • Hand-drawn art with a warm, tavern-inspired aesthetic
  • Anthropomorphic cast led by a mouse jester

Developer Quote

"I had no idea what bardcore was before we started this project. When someone pitched it as a semi-joke, I was hesitant. Our composer had never done that style either. Glad I took the joke as an actual pitch, because it worked out great, and my playlist now has a ton of bardcore in it."

Nathan White, Producer, Threeclipse Inc.


Team

Nathan White
Producer
Aayush Shrestha
Engineer
Andreas Tsatoumas
Art
David Brennan
Art
Denis Nguyen
Engineer
Eric Isaac Cavazos
Audio Design
Luis Yibran Calderón Hernández
Game Design
Marcell Benevento
Project Manager
Megan Eaton
UI/UX
Rolandos Georgoulis
Narrative

Comparable Titles

Muse Dash
Shared: Accessible rhythm gameplay, character-driven, cute art style
Different: Electronic/pop soundtrack, anime aesthetic
A Dance of Fire and Ice
Shared: Rhythm precision, indie, strong art direction
Different: Abstract/minimalist, no character, no narrative framing

Steam Page

store.steampowered.com/app/4685060/Crown__Applause

Demo coming June 4, 2026

Steam keys available on request. Curator submissions via Steam Curator Connect.



About Threeclipse

Threeclipse Inc. is an independent game studio based in Canada, founded by Nathan White. The studio builds games across genres. Crown & Applause is a free rhythm game releasing on Steam in 2026.


Contact

Nathan White, Producer, Threeclipse Inc.

business@threeclipse.com

Time zone: ET (Eastern)

Available for email interviews. Steam key on request.

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