NC has officially revealed Like or Die, formerly known as Project Bonfire, during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. The upcoming team-based survival shooter is currently in development and puts players into the role of streamers competing in matches broadcast across the cosmic streaming platform known as Quaya Stream. Teams will need to work together to gather resources, survive waves of threats, and ultimately eliminate their opponents. What sets Like or Die apart is its Block Action system, which allows players to construct structures and reshape the battlefield during a match. The system gives teams the ability to alter the environment on…
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The gamescom dev awards 2026 have recognized six games, teams, and individuals for their creativity, innovation, and contributions to the games industry. The awards were presented during a live ceremony on Monday afternoon at gamescom dev in Cologne, Germany. Hosted by Markus Wilding, the ceremony celebrated four projects featured in this year’s gamescom dev indie expo. The awards recognized achievements in visual presentation, innovation, potential, and sound design. Two additional Speakers’ Choice awards were selected by the gamescom dev speaker community, with speakers from both the 2025 and 2026 events voting for outstanding achievements in game design and long-term contributions…
Town of Zoz isn’t just a cozy cooking RPG—it’s a journey into the strange and unsettling. Revealed during the Future Games Show at Gamescom, the newest trailer highlights the game’s darker side: the Village Nightmares. In this vibrant yet haunting world from Studio Pixanoh, you play as Ito, a reluctant Shaman Chef returning to his hometown of Zoz. On the surface, life here is warm, colorful, and filled with food and community. But beneath it lies something deeper—an undercurrent of unease that manifests as surreal Nightmares born from regrets, curses, and unresolved emotions. Key Features: Action-Fueled Combat – Wield Ito’s…
If you’ve been curious about 13Z: The Zodiac Trials, the wait is over — Singaporean indie studio Mixed Realms (best known for Sairento VR, Gordian Quest, and Hellsweeper VR) has officially released a playable demo on Steam. The announcement came alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer revealed during the Future Games Show at gamescom. Step Into the Zodiac Trials 13Z: The Zodiac Trials is an action rogue-lite built around an epic mythological narrative. Players battle their way through a gauntlet of trials in hopes of earning the title of the 13th Zodiac Guardian. The demo lets players test out two of…
TiMi Studio Group just dropped a brand-new trailer for Honor of Kings: World during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, giving fans their best look yet at the ambitious Eastern Fantasy multiplayer RPG. The footage showcased the breathtaking continent of Primaera, puzzle-filled dungeons, and the game’s fast, style-switching combat system — all while setting the stage for the first-ever public hands-on demo this week in Cologne. Players visiting Gamescom (August 20–24) can head to Hall 9, Booth B040 to try the PC demo, which features co-op boss battles with both controller and full mouse-and-keyboard support. According to lead combat designer Big Huang,…
Voidmaw LLC has confirmed that Katanaut will be making an appearance at the Future Games Show: Live from Gamescom 2025 on August 20 — and they’re teasing some big news during the showcase. If you’ve been curious about this fast-paced, cosmic roguelite, this is the time to tune in. About Katanaut Blending metroidvania exploration with the intensity of 2D action-platformers, Katanaut drops you into a massive space station that’s gone completely off the rails. A mysterious accident has twisted its inhabitants into nightmarish forms, and now the whole station is spiraling into chaos. Armed with melee weapons, firearms, and magic-like…
Start sketching out your perfect fantasy realm—RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores is making its grand debut at Gamescom 2025, and you’ll finally be able to try your hand at ruling a kingdom full of adorable, fox-like citizens known as Raevins. From August 20th–24th, attendees can swing by the Ravine Games booth (Hall 10-1, Booth B060) to play the game’s first public demo. Developed by Ravine Games and published by V Publishing, RAEV is a sweeping city-building sim with a Ghibli-esque charm and an emphasis on strategic decision-making. Set across a sprawling continent made up of diverse biomes, the game…
Stop time. Start blasting. Repeat. CAGE Studios has just dropped the first public demo for Gunstoppable, a hyper-fast, momentum-fueled roguelite FPS that combines old-school boomer shooter energy with slick movement mechanics and time-warping chaos. Available now on Steam, the demo invites players to dive into an explosive revenge fantasy set in a cyberpunk war zone where speed is survival and every second counts. Created by a former Sony Santa Monica developer, Gunstoppable puts you in the boots of a soldier-turned-gladiator with nothing left to lose. After war profiteers destroyed your family, it’s time to return the favor—by gunning your way…
The revolution doesn’t just sound good—it plays that way, too. Antro, the rhythm-infused 2.5D action-puzzle platformer from Gatera Studio and publisher SelectaPlay, is out now across PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A physical edition for PS5 is also hitting store shelves today, giving players a chance to own the rebellion in boxed form. Set in the decaying, dystopian depths beneath a ruined Barcelona, Antro follows Nittch—a courier with a mission and a beat that just won’t quit. In a world where music has been banned by the oppressive regime known as La Cúpula, rhythm is rebellion,…