Publisher Assemble Entertainment and indie developer Novemtails have officially revealed Under Canopies, a cozy first-person survival game that trades combat and danger for a relaxing journey focused on living alongside nature. The game made its debut during the Latin American Games Showcase and is currently planned for release on PC via Steam in 2026. Unlike traditional survival games that emphasize fighting enemies and overcoming threats, Under Canopies offers a calmer experience where players build a peaceful life within a handcrafted forest sanctuary. Exploration, crafting, farming, wildlife photography, and personal expression take center stage as players gradually create their own woodland…
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Publisher The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and developer Mark J. Mayers have released a substantial update for the DESOLUS demo, giving players a fresh opportunity to experience the game’s reality-shifting puzzle design ahead of Steam Next Fest. Created by Mark J. Mayers, whose previous work includes Outer Wilds and Manifold Garden, DESOLUS is a first-person puzzle adventure set within a sprawling Gothic city on the brink of destruction. Players are tasked with navigating a haunting world fractured across multiple timelines as they attempt to uncover the secrets behind an approaching catastrophe. At the heart of the experience is the ability to…
Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens is an upcoming single-player action-adventure game that invites players into a charming hand-crafted fantasy world filled with magic, mystery, and transformation. Players take on the role of Venya, a young heroine with the ability to shapeshift, as she embarks on a journey to save her homeland from a growing corruption. The world of Eden has fallen under siege by dark creatures that threaten its once-peaceful existence. As Venya, players must drive back these forces while uncovering the forgotten history of her people and unlocking powerful magical abilities tied to her unique gift of transformation.…
Adventure Works has announced that LIFTED, the upcoming cinematic puzzle-platforming adventure from former Disney Imagineer Jeffrey Ashbrook, will launch on PC via Steam on July 22, 2026. The announcement was made during The MIX Summer Game Showcase, where the game also debuted an updated trailer featuring enhanced visuals and a fresh look at its colorful cast of characters. Ashbrook, who previously helped create some of Disney Parks’ most popular attractions, including Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, founded Adventure Works with the goal of bringing his own original stories to life through interactive experiences. LIFTED represents the studio’s first major project, combining…
CI Games has released a new episode of its ongoing developer roundtable series “Lifting the Veil,” offering a deeper look at the evolving Umbral realm in the upcoming soulslike sequel, Lords of the Fallen II. In the 37-minute episode, Chief Creative Officer Ryan Hill is joined by Game Director James Lowe, Lead Systems Designer Daniel Regan, and Producer Alex Harkin to discuss how the team is transforming the dual-realm system introduced in Lords of the Fallen. The new version—referred to internally as “Umbral 2.0”—takes heavy inspiration from player feedback and aims to make the eerie realm far more aggressive and…
Blink Industries—the production company behind Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared—has teamed up with art director Frederikke Frydenlund and developer Uwu Biz (known for Gang Beasts and PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant) to announce the release date for their charming hand-drawn hidden-object game, Nippets. The game launches on PC via Steam on April 7. After gaining early attention on itch.io with more than 100,000 downloads, Nippets is now preparing for its full release with an expanded experience. In Nippets, players explore hand-drawn 2D maps while searching for lost items and solving small environmental puzzles. The world is designed to be interactive and playful—shake trees,…
The dance floor is heating up as Dead As Disco continues its breakout run, with developer Brain Jar Games announcing that the game’s demo has now surpassed 1.2 million players. Originally launching in summer 2025, the neon-soaked rhythm brawler quickly found its groove with fans of both action and music games. Its core hook is simple but effective—every punch, kick, and combo syncs perfectly to the beat, transforming each fight into a high-energy performance. That unique style hasn’t just resonated with players—it’s gone viral. Dead As Disco has racked up over 300 million views across TikTok, while also earning a…
After building momentum with a successful demo on itch.io, DeeSicks has officially launched on Steam, bringing its unique mix of physics-based mechanics and chaotic combat to a wider audience. Developed by ByteRockers’ Games, DeeSicks takes the traditional bullet hell formula and flips it on its head. Instead of simply surviving waves of increasingly difficult enemies, the focus here is on building overwhelming power—turning players into unstoppable forces capable of dominating the battlefield. At the center of the experience is a clever dice-based system that drives every run. Before combat even begins, players interact with a physics-based board, aiming and colliding…
Sometimes, all you need is a spoon—and a whole lot of determination. Escape By Spoon is an upcoming first-person escape sim from Paiband Studio that takes a bizarre premise and runs with it, blending light horror, comedy, and methodical progression into one strange underground journey. You start locked in a prison cell with a single objective: escape. The problem? Your only tool is a spoon. From there, it’s all about digging your way to freedom—literally carving out tunnels beneath the prison while searching for valuables, hidden routes, and anything that might give you an edge. The core gameplay loop is…
Something wicked is clawing its way out of the crypt, and it’s bringing an army with it. Skull Horde, a fast-paced dungeon crawler inspired by Diablo II, is set to launch on April 10, 2026 via Steam. Developed by 8BitSkull, this roguelike auto-battler puts players in control of a floating skull necromancer out for revenge—against their own body. Yes, really. After being betrayed by your former flesh, you’ll command waves of undead minions to fight in your place, diving into procedurally generated dungeons packed with loot, enemies, and evolving challenges. Each run lasts around 20 minutes, blending quick decision-making with…