Get ready to sharpen your blades and test your reflexes — Mortal Sin, the blood-soaked first-person roguelike from solo developer Nikola Todorovic, officially leaves Steam Early Access and launches Version 1.0 on August 29, 2025. Since first hitting Early Access back in 2023, Mortal Sin has built a reputation for its striking graphic-novel visuals and savage, skill-based melee combat. What started as a gritty, chaotic roguelike has now been transformed into something far bigger, thanks to years of community feedback and a total overhaul of the game’s core systems. Gone are the simple boxy mazes of the early builds —…
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Tlön Industries has revealed a fresh look at their upcoming 2D craftervania Kentum, alongside news that V Publishing has signed on to bring the game to Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch later this year. The latest trailer reintroduces us to Kent — a wisecracking clone armed with little more than a stick and stubborn determination. After waking up in the year 10,000 following a nap that lasted a few thousand years too long, Kent faces a world in ruins. His mission? Craft, build, and automate his way back to civilization, one makeshift tool at a time. Thankfully,…
A cozy cat, a missing mom, and a world beneath the surface—Everdeep Aurora, the NES-inspired 2D adventure from Nautilus Games and publisher Ysbryd Games, is out now on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. Blending pixel-perfect retro aesthetics with heartfelt storytelling, Everdeep Aurora follows a young cat named Shell who awakens alone after a meteor shower devastates the planet’s surface. With only a letter and a talking frog named Ribbert to guide her, Shell sets off on a journey through the mysterious underground world of the Everdeep in search of her mother—and a few new friends along the way. Adventure…
Daedalic Entertainment and Three Headed Monkey Studios are teaming up to resurrect the charm of classic adventure games with GHOST HAUNTING, a pixel-packed, point-and-click journey that’s equal parts adorable, eerie, and emotional. Developed by a passionate indie team of true 90s kids, GHOST HAUNTING is a quirky love letter to the golden age of adventure games—reimagined with modern comforts, hand-drawn 2D art, and just the right amount of spooky nonsense. At the heart of the story is 8-year-old Gigi, a precocious kid who accidentally uncovers a family secret while on vacation: her grumpy grandfather is a retired ghost hunter. Naturally,…
Get ready to dive into Maui the Shapeshifter, a stunning 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania from Play on Worlds, the studio behind *Ebenezer and the Invisible World*. During the Future Games Show at Gamescom, the game’s first trailer was unveiled, showcasing the adventures of the legendary Polynesian demigod Maui. In Maui the Shapeshifter, you’ll harness the demigod’s mythical shapeshifting abilities to protect the wildlife of a Polynesian island from the corrupting influence of Cemyk, a sinister being from another world. With the aid of spirit Aumakua, Maui can transform into various majestic animals, using these forms to overcome obstacles and challenges scattered…
More than a decade after the debut of Volgarr the Viking, which sold over one million copies across PC and consoles, the barbarian king returns in Volgarr the Viking II. Launching on August 6, 2024, this sequel brings even more brutal 2D side-scrolling action set in expansive, Norse-inspired worlds. Prepare for an odyssey where each playthrough is grislier than the last. Gameplay Overview: As the formidable warrior Volgarr, your every action must be precise in battle. One false move can send you straight to Valhalla. Jump, duck, slide, and dodge to avoid deadly enemies while navigating through hazardous environments. While…