Independent developer Studio BBB has revealed that heartfelt puzzle-adventure platformer MONOWAVE will launch on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and other consoles in 2026. As part of the IGN Fan Fest 2026, Studio BBB has also unveiled a new full-length trailer introducing the game’s emotionally rich journey, its cast of colourful characters and different emotional settings. In the new IGN Fan Fest 2026 trailer, discover the cast of colourful characters and distinct emotional

Beautiful hand-drawn artwork, nostalgic RPG gameplay, intricate world-building with a vast body of lore, and live music make for the complete package for crowdfunding consideration Independent game developer Viktor Mazhlekov is pleased to reveal World of Dabado , a charming RPG adventure with hand-drawn artwork, intricate story, and live soundtrack. Players assume the role of Agomo after a shipwreck to uncover the island of Dabado's beauties, meet its mystical inhabitants, so

Outbound demo shadow-dropped on Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2, following today’s Indie World showcase! Adventure is no longer just around the bend - it finally has a date. Silver Lining Interactive and Square Glade Games are thrilled to announce that Outbound , one of the most anticipated cozy games of the year , will launch globally on April 23, 2026. The excitement reached a fever pitch during this afternoon’s Nintendo Indie World showcase , where Outbound not only

The adventure doesn't stop! Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, the sequel to the beloved indie shopkeeping action RPG, is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 — joining its previously announced 1.0 launch later this year on PC, Xbox Series X|S (with day-one Game Pass availability), and PlayStation 5. Will's first outing captured Switch players' hearts with its pixel-art charm and Nintendo-classic spirit. The sequel levels things up: vibrant 3D worlds, deeper dungeons, a beefier combat

Today, Swedish indie publisher Raw Fury and developer Christoffer Bodegård launched their fantasy CRPG, Esoteric Ebb , for PC. Players are now able to step into  Esoteric Ebb ’s isometric, Disco-inspired TTRPG-turned-CRPG gameplay, which features deep, branching dialogue and staggering player choice, in a richly imagined Arcanepunk fantasy world.  In Esoteric Ebb , the player is the Cleric, one of many menial laborers of the city of Norvik. Tasked to solve the mystery of an

Thunderrock Innovations is excited to announce that city builder x deck builder, Islantiles is coming to Steam Next Fest - February 2026! After a successful November demo launch, Islantiles is back with some new features. What’s New In Islantiles? We’ve expanded the available technology pool, giving players more strategic options and build diversity. The shop has received a complete visual overhaul, improving clarity, usability, and overall presentation. Players can now purch

SoulQuest, the Kickstarter-successful 2D action hack-and-slash from SoulBlade Studio LLC, has released a newly updated demo now live during Steam Next Fest following its feature in Indie Fan Fest. The game puts players in control of Alys as she battles mythic enemies, navigates precision platforming challenges, and rises to confront the gods themselves. Blending fast, expressive combat with a character-driven narrative, SoulQuest continues to build momentum as players dive in

The game now leaves Early Access on Thursday, March 12th Calling all beavers (or friends of beavers:) the release date for the 1.0 launch of the acclaimed lumberpunk city-builder Timberborn has been pushed back a week! Initially set to launch on March 5th, the game will now now launch into 1.0 and out of Early Access on Thursday, March 12th. The beaver-brained developers at Mechanistry announced the decision today in a note shared on Steam: "Hello, everyone! As you probably k

Mob Entertainment has unleashed the highly-anticipated sinister fifth installment in the worldwide indie horror hit Poppy Playtime . Now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - Broken Things invites players back into the heart of Playtime Co., where they’ll find out just how far they’re willing to go to fight for their survival and put an end to The Prototype. Today’s chapter release comes with a spine-chilling new trailer providing a

Gaijin Entertainment is excited to unveil Star Wrath , a multiplayer extraction-action game  set on the outskirts of a destroyed solar system where spaceships fight over resources and collect DNA samples from the best pilots. Starting today, players can add the game to their wishlist on Steam and sign up for the closed beta at the official website . The beta is now live. In Star Wrath , players build and customize their own modular spacecraft, head out on high-risk raids, bat

B aladins , the cozy tabletop-inspired co-op fantasy RPG developed by Seed by Seed and published by Armor Games Studios , rallies adventurers with its arrival on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5|4 today. Charming townsfolk and eager merchants live in harmony in Gatherac, a lively kingdom living in blissful ignorance of the dragon looming overhead. Gather a merry crew of adventurers featuring the creative Luxomancer, culinary mastermind Cook, suave Dancer, and hot-headed Pyr

Frostwood Interactive is today thrilled to announce that a new demo for its upcoming investigative, photo-manipulating, psychological horror Shutter Story , is now available to download via Steam , ahead of its participation in Steam Next Fest. Concurrent to the demo drop, the studio has also launched a Kickstarter campaign, for which it is looking to raise $15,000 to fund the final stretch of the game’s development. A haunting and atmospheric new trailer offers a glimpse at

LOVE ETERNAL , the unconventional horror platformer about escaping the domain of a selfish god from developer brlka and publisher Ysbryd Games ( WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 Hall-A, Demonschool ), escapes from an otherworldly prison on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam today. A mundane family dinner becomes a waking nightmare for teenager Maya. One moment, she’s feuding with her parents over yet another fish dinner, and the next, her family has v

Publisher NACON and Ishtar Games, known for The Last Spell , Lakeburg Legacies , and Dead in Vinland , are thrilled to announce that Dead in Antares, the latest entry in their beloved survival/management turn-based RPG series, is out now on Steam! The series celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, and Dead in Antares expands on and perfects the gameplay formula for its interstellar space setting. Dead In Antares features deep and interconnected survival and resource manage

Maximum Entertainment, alongside developer Secret Base, announced today that the beloved beat ’em up Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is expanding its roster once again with four brand-new playable characters in the Bimmy & Friends DLC, available now as a free content update. This marks the largest character update yet for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons , following earlier DLC releases that introduced new fighters to the streets. Each new character in th

NACON and Eden Games studio are pleased to announce that players who have purchased the Deluxe Edition of Gear.Club Unlimited 3 can now get behind the wheel with a three-day early access period , ahead of the game's official release on February 19, 2026, for Nintendo Switch™ 2. The Deluxe Edition has been specially designed for the most passionate fans and offers — in addition to this exclusive access — rich content for the ultimate gaming experience. It includes: The "Perf

ASTROBOTANICA , the debut title from Space Goblin Studio, is available now in Steam Early Access for $19.99 (or regional equivalent). To celebrate the launch, the studio is also offering a 15% discount for a limited time. Following a standout run during Steam Next Fest and a successful Kickstarter campaign, players can now jump into the relaxed, science-driven survival adventure that has already amassed over 100,000 wishlists ahead of release. In ASTROBOTANICA , you take the

Independent Swedish developer Decemberborn Interactive announced that a playable demo for Cathedral: Crow’s Curse , a standalone prequel to their acclaimed action-adventure Cathedral , is available now ahead of Steam Next Fest, running from February 23 - March 2, 2026. Play as Crow, a skilled Shade Sentinel first introduced as an NPC in Cathedral . As the balance of the Shade Forest begins to unravel, Crow must venture through cursed woods and forgotten ancient ruins to unco

Belgian solodev DascuMaru is thrilled to announce RUIN: Beast City , a new boss-rush action game that is sure to get your blood flowing.   Play as the lone assassin Adama, on his mission to track down a group of elusive immortals, the Lunatics cult. Slash and shoot your way through challenging boss fights against these mysterious foes, while uncovering a world-ending conspiracy and Adama’s own history with this hidden cult. RUIN: Beast City is inspired by 80s anime, such as

In preparation for the upcoming February Steam Next Fest, com8com1 Software's upcoming co-op 2D arcade game  Go! Go! Mister Chickums  now has a demo live on PC (via Steam). Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a fun, classic single-screen platformer, inspired by arcade hits of the 80s. The game can be played either in single-player mode, or in local couch co-op with 2 players simultaneously. Jump and run through 100 lovingly designed screens and collect the stolen eggs before the cloc