Press Release • 04 Aug 2026 14:45
SPINNING SCARECROW IS OUT NOW ON STEAM
The surreal hand-drawn arcade puzzle challenge is available today on PC. Download now, watch the launch trailer and put your reflexes to the ultimate test.
Indie developer IV Productions, in collaboration with Power Up Publishing, is delighted to announce that Spinning Scarecrow is available now for PC via Steam for £6.29 / $6.99 / €6.99, with a limited-time 15% launch discount.
To celebrate today's launch, players can also watch the brand-new launch trailer, offering a fresh look at the game's fast-paced arcade action, surreal world and relentless spinning challenge.
Inspired by the classic Game Boy Advance title Kuru Kuru Kururin, Spinning Scarecrow blends precision arcade gameplay with a twisted horror aesthetic. Players take control of a scarecrow cursed to spin endlessly, navigating increasingly dangerous hand-drawn environments where every movement matters and every mistake has consequences.
Watch the Spinning Scarecrow launch trailer here
Download the press kit here
Review code is available to request here
Deadly traps, rotating hazards, grotesque enemies, bizarre minigames and game-changing power-ups constantly reshape each challenge, demanding quick thinking, precise timing and complete control as players battle their way through an increasingly unforgiving world.
Easy to learn but relentlessly difficult to master, Spinning Scarecrow rewards persistence, encouraging players to chase faster completion times, higher scores and the perfect run while uncovering the strange horrors hidden within its dark comic-inspired universe.
Key Features
A unique arcade puzzle experience built around a constantly spinning protagonist.
Precision gameplay packed with deadly traps, rotating hazards and unforgiving level design.
Grotesque enemies, bizarre minigames and unexpected twists throughout every run.
Powerful abilities and game-changing power-ups that transform the way you play.
Beautifully crafted hand-drawn visuals inspired by dark comics and surreal horror.
Highly replayable gameplay with escalating challenge and score-chasing appeal.
Whether you're chasing the perfect run, hunting for every secret or simply trying to survive one more spinning gauntlet, Spinning Scarecrow offers a fresh take on precision arcade gameplay that's as rewarding as it is relentlessly unforgiving.
Spinning Scarecrow is available now on Steam for £6.29 / $6.99 / €6.99, with a limited-time 15% launch discount. Download today and discover whether you have the precision, patience and perseverance to survive its endlessly spinning nightmare.
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PR contact:
Mark Allen
Mark Allen PR - on behalf of IV Productions
Press Release • 13 Jul 2026 13:00
For Immediate Release
Spinning Scarecrow Twists Its Way onto Steam on August 4, 2026
The surreal hand-drawn arcade puzzle challenge confirms its launch date. Wishlist now and play the Steam demo today.
Bologna, Italy – July 13, 2026. Indie developer IV Productions, in collaboration with Power Up Publishing, is thrilled to announce that Spinning Scarecrow will launch for PC via Steam on 4th August, 2026. Players won't have long to wait before stepping into its surreal, hand-drawn nightmare where precision, timing, and constant motion are the only keys to survival.
Inspired by the classic Game Boy Advance title Kuru Kuru Kururin, Spinning Scarecrow blends familiar arcade precision with a twisted horror aesthetic, challenging players to master a unique gameplay mechanic where your scarecrow never stops spinning. Every level demands razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate claustrophobic environments filled with deadly traps, rotating hazards, grotesque enemies, bizarre minigames, and game-changing power-ups that constantly force you to rethink your approach.
Easy to learn but relentlessly challenging to master, where every failure becomes another lesson as players chase faster times, higher scores, and the perfect run through an increasingly unforgiving world.
Watch the previously released Spinning Scarecrow announcement trailer here
Download the press kit here
Request review code (when available) here
Key Features
Constantly spinning arcade puzzle gameplay where movement never stops
Deadly traps, rotating hazards, and precision platforming
Grotesque enemies and bizarre minigames that keep every run unpredictable
Powerful abilities and game-changing power-ups
Striking hand-drawn dark comic-inspired visuals
High replayability with increasingly demanding challenges
Fans don't have to wait until launch to experience the madness. The Steam demo remains available live, allowing players to test their reflexes, discover the unique spinning mechanics, and get an early taste of the increasingly chaotic world awaiting them on launch day.
Wishlist Spinning Scarecrow on Steam today, download the free demo, and prepare to lose control when the full game launches on 4th August.
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PR contact:
Mark Allen
Mark Allen PR - on behalf of IV Productions