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Austrian indie studio Nestwork Games has announced its debut title Crowded, a feathery twist on the city builder genre where players design and manage a treetop metropolis for a colony of hyper-intelligent crows. Currently in development for PC via Steam, the game promises strategy, charm, and plenty of bird-brained ingenuity. In Crowded, you’ll guide your flock to build a self-sustaining society in the sky. That means scavenging bugs and resources, planting new trees to expand your territory, and engineering an intricate web of crow nests to house your growing community. The world is filled with both lush landscapes and lurking…

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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…

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If you’ve ever wanted to jam with Albert Einstein in a hotel floating in a space rift, now’s your chance. Rhythm Hotel, the quirky and challenging rhythm-based adventure from SyncArc-Studio and publisher Infini Fun, has dropped a brand-new demo on PC via Steam ahead of its full Winter 2025 release. In Rhythm Hotel, you’ll stomp, tap, and jam your way through a series of wild rhythmic mini-games spanning genres like electronic, rap, funk, and more. Each location — from Egyptian deserts to crumbling Greek ruins to neon-splashed city streets — comes packed with catchy tracks, unexpected twists, and over-the-top performances…

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Card-slingers and creature collectors, assemble—there’s a new beast on the block. Decktamer, the upcoming roguelike deckbuilder from developer Horizon Edge and publisher Assemble Entertainment, is bringing its unique brand of tactical chaos to Steam in Q4 2025. And if you’re headed to gamescom 2025, you’ll get a chance to go hands-on with the madness yourself. Monsters Are Your Cards—And Your Only Lifeline Forget decks of spells or weapons—Decktamer turns every card into a living creature, captured during your journey through the surreal and deadly Abyss. These aren’t just passive tools. Each monster in your deck takes its own action every…

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A heartwarming new adventure is thawing its way into our hearts—Winter Burrow, the cozy woodland survival game from developer Pine Creek Games and publisher Noodlecake, just dropped a brand-new trailer during Nintendo Indie World, confirming a Winter 2025 launch on Nintendo Switch, Xbox (including Game Pass), and Steam. Described by Game Rant as “a genuinely curious and cozy experience … with immaculate vibes,” Winter Burrow invites players to step into the tiny boots of a city mouse returning to their snow-covered childhood home—only to find it in complete disrepair. And to top it off? Your aunt, who was supposed to…

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Get ready to throw down in style—Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, a blisteringly fast side-scrolling roguelite from Ethereal Fish Studio and Indie Herb Games, is launching its first playable demo on PC via Steam this Saturday, August 9, 2025. Set in a brutal post-apocalyptic sci-fi world, Star Fire: Eternal Cycle throws you into the boots of a fierce striker tasked with surviving relentless waves of alien, zombie, humanoid, and cyborg threats. The game blends classic arcade vibes with modern roguelite mechanics, offering a thrilling ride through procedurally generated biomes and chaotic combat scenarios. Highlights from the Demo: Two Weapons to Master:…

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Sometimes, healing starts with a little cleaning—and Undusted: Letters from the Past is here to prove it. Coming to Nintendo Switch in October 2025, this cozy cleaning sim from 5minlab Corp. and Toge Productions blends relaxing gameplay with emotional storytelling. You’ll step into the role of Adora, a daughter returning to her childhood home after the passing of her mother. But this isn’t just about tidying up—each dusted-off item holds a memory, a moment, or a message that slowly rebuilds the story of her family’s past. As you gently clean and restore old keepsakes, you’ll trigger flashbacks and heartfelt reflections—creating…

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Indie publisher Polden and developer solarsuit.games have officially launched Static Dread: The Lighthouse—a haunting horror sim that blends the watchful gameplay of Papers, Please with creeping Lovecraftian dread. Available now on Steam for $9.74 (25% off until August 20), this eerie descent into madness places you at the helm of a decaying lighthouse as darkness consumes the world. Horror on the Horizon As the last lighthouse keeper after an undisclosed global calamity, your role is deceptively simple: keep the beacon lit and guide ships to safety. But it quickly becomes clear that something ancient and monstrous lurks in the deep.…

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If you’ve ever wanted to rule with mercy, menace, or a bit of both—your time is coming. Fata Deum, the long-awaited god game from 42 Bits Entertainment and Aerosoft, is officially launching into Steam Early Access on September 15, 2025. Channeling the spirit of classics like Black & White and Populous, Fata Deum promises a divine return to a genre where your will alone reshapes the world. Your Power Is Absolute In Fata Deum, you don’t just build cities—you sculpt belief, twist morality, and command the fates of mortals who worship (or fear) you. Will you lead with benevolence, answering…

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Get ready to channel your inner action hero—Karate Survivor is unleashing martial arts chaos on consoles later this month. Inspired by the over-the-top energy of classic ’80s action flicks, this roguelite brawler hits PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on August 28, courtesy of Alawar. Already a hit on PC, Karate Survivor throws you into the kind of street-fighting scenarios that would make Van Damme proud. Enemies swarm the screen, and just about anything can be used as a weapon. Mop handles? Yep. Fish from a grocery store cooler? Why not. Plastic flamingos? Of course. You can even spin-kick fools while…

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