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

The House of Toys is one of those small, scrappy horror projects that knows exactly what it wants to be: a looping, puzzle‑driven ghost story where the scares come not from gore or jumps, but from the quiet dread of being watched by something that shouldn’t move but might. You’re dropped into an old mansion stuffed with toys that look harmless until you realise one of them is cursed. Each run is a self‑contained investigation: explore the rooms, gather clues, solve puzzles, a

Little Corners is one of those rare games that understands the quiet joy of simply arranging things. It doesn’t try to be bigger than it is. Instead, it invites you into eight small diorama‑like rooms including an alchemist’s tower, a pirate cabin, a samurai residence, a cosy cottage kitchen, and more. Then it hands you a stack of themed stickers to bring each space to life. It’s a simple premise, but it’s executed with a warmth and clarity that makes the whole experience fee

Ghost Keeper drops you into a stylised, Victorian‑era England where the living bustle through creaking mansions, candlelit halls, and fog‑drenched streets, completely unaware that you’re the one pulling the strings in the dark. You play as the titular Ghost Keeper, a commander of spirits, demons, and grotesque little monsters, each with their own personality, abilities, and upgrade paths. Your job is simple in theory and deliciously chaotic in practice: terrify, manipulate, a

There’s something instantly disarming about Manairons. It’s not just the miniature world or the cozy 3D platforming; it’s the way the game leans into Catalan folklore with such sincerity that you can’t help but be pulled in. You play as Nai, a manairó which is a tiny magical being traditionally summoned from a wooden canut, who awakens after centuries to find that the peaceful village of Vilamont has been transformed by noise, machinery, and the ambitions of a landowner who s

There’s a particular thrill in playing something that feels just a little unhinged , a game that hands you the keys to a creature far too big, far too angry, and far too willing to turn a forest clearing into a crater. The Beast Is Yet To Come, now in Steam Early Access, leans into that fantasy with both fists. Literally. You’re not a hero fighting monsters; you are the monster, and the world is about to learn what that means. Developed by a solo creator, the game arrives wit

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

Omi Oh My AI is one of those games that lures you in with a cute dog‑shaped AI mascot and then slowly reveals that you’ve actually signed up for a part‑time job in digital quality assurance. It opens with a cheerful retro interface that looks like Windows 98 got lost in a time loop, and Omi, your excitable, slightly feral AI companion immediately begins guiding you through a barrage of CAPTCHA puzzles. At first, it’s charming. You click on pictures of dogs, type distorted tex

Section 13 drops you into a claustrophobic sci‑fi nightmare where every corridor feels like it’s waiting to swallow you whole. It’s a twin‑stick roguelite built around tension, repetition, and the slow, stubborn satisfaction of pushing a little further each run. The isometric presentation is crisp and moody, with stark lighting and a rotating camera that gives each floor a sense of shifting unease. What really sells the atmosphere, though, is the voice work: your handler, you

CONSCRIPT: Director’s Cut is an expanded, refined version of the original indie WWI survival‑horror game CONSCRIPT . Think of it as the same core experience with tight corridors, brutal scarcity, retro style visuals, and that constant feeling of being hunted, but with a layer of polish and extra content that makes the whole thing feel more deliberate and complete. What does this directors cut version include? Shellshock Difficulty – Brutal new mode with stronger enemies and s

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

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

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