Indie developer Aran Koning—known for his work with the Dutch collective Sokpop, creators of Stacklands and Grunn—has officially pulled back the curtain on his latest project, Rat Game. The upcoming title delivers an asymmetrical comedy-horror experience where players choose between two very different roles: a relentless Chef or a coordinated pack of troublemaking rodents. Matches support one Chef against two to eight rats, setting the stage for unpredictable multiplayer showdowns. The premise is simple but chaotic. After enduring repeated extermination attempts, the rats are striking back by sabotaging the restaurant at every turn. Players controlling the rodents will chew through…
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Indie horror is about to get even more unsettling with Warrens Of Random, a stripped-down first-person experience that trades atmosphere for absolute silence and psychological pressure. Announced alongside a playable demo, the game invites players to step into a stark black-and-white maze system where every turn could be their last. Built around disorientation and repetition, the challenge is simple in theory: survive Mazes 1 through 20. In practice, progression is anything but predictable. Completing a maze doesn’t guarantee forward momentum—players can be thrown into a previous or future labyrinth at random, forcing them to endure the terror again before pushing…
Indie developer CableHook Games has announced that Here Comes The Swarm will enter Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026, giving players their first chance to battle back against a planet-wide infestation. A newly released trailer highlights the game’s mix of real-time strategy, survival mechanics, and tactical planning as humanity fights to reclaim the devastated world of Ulora. Combining classic RTS gameplay with survival pressure and a flexible pause system, the game tasks players with building and defending settlements while launching counterattacks against a relentless hive mind. Careful preparation is key, as thousands of enemies can descend on defenses in…
Spitfire Interactive has revealed Hordes of Fate: A Hand of Fate Adventure, the latest entry in the multi-million-download Hand of Fate franchise, with a new demo set to arrive during February 2026’s Steam Next Fest. This grimdark spin on the series blends deckbuilding strategy with fast-paced auto-shooter action, once again placing players in a deadly contest orchestrated by the vengeful Dealer. Familiar faces from past games make their return, bringing signature weapons and abilities to help fend off relentless waves of enemies. Players will shape each run by assembling a powerful deck filled with equipment, upgrades, and encounter cards that…
Pluto, a roguelike deckbuilder from indie team Siege Wizard Interactive and publisher indie.io, is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam on March 9, 2026. Players can get an early look at the game through a significantly updated demo arriving during Steam Next Fest, beginning February 23. The game follows a wizard imprisoned for magical crimes who must escape captivity while navigating a hostile dark fantasy world. Along the way, he attempts to fulfill a personal obligation — attending his niece’s birthday — adding a layer of grounded motivation to the otherwise dangerous journey. Pluto blends traditional turn-based deckbuilding with…
Kiipluu is an upcoming stealth action adventure that places players in a brutal Neolithic setting where survival depends on patience, awareness, and careful decision-making. A playable demo is currently available ahead of Steam Next Fest, offering an early look at the game’s tense approach to stealth and combat. Players take on the role of a young hunter navigating dangerous territory while being pursued by the cannibalistic Na’ush tribe. Avoidance is often the safest strategy, requiring players to study patrol patterns, use shadows and terrain for cover, and create distractions to remain undetected. When stealth is no longer an option, combat…
Strange Brew is set to launch on February 18, delivering a cinematic 3D action platformer centered on fast-paced escape sequences and large-scale chaos. Players step into the role of a duck mascot with a coffee addiction, navigating dangerous environments while avoiding relentless zombie hordes. Gameplay focuses on movement and quick decision-making. Players can run to evade danger, toss coffee beans to distract enemies, and trigger environmental traps to slow or eliminate threats. Each scenario is designed to keep the pressure on, with hazards ranging from flooding and runaway transit systems to unstable industrial locations. The adventure spans a variety of…
HumanitZ, the isometric open-world zombie survival sandbox from developer Yodubzz Studios and publisher indie.io, has officially exited Steam Early Access and is now available in its full 1.0 release on PC via Steam. Set in a world devastated by a zombie outbreak, players must navigate a hostile environment where resources are scarce and danger is constant. Survivors face threats ranging from hunger and exposure to infection and increasingly aggressive undead known as “zeeks.” The game supports both solo play and online co-op, alongside PvE and PvP experiences hosted on dedicated or player-run servers. Players can scavenge abandoned towns or head…
Monday Syndrome is set to launch on February 9, 2026, bringing a single-player action roguelike to PC via Steam for Windows and SteamOS/Linux, with Steam Deck support included. The game places players in the role of an intern trapped inside a seemingly endless corporate tower. To escape, you’ll climb procedurally generated floors while battling hostile coworkers and navigating a workplace that leans heavily into dark satire. Designed with fast-paced combat in mind, Monday Syndrome features destructible environments and encourages players to craft unconventional weapons using everyday office supplies. Runs are further shaped by “Executive Orders,” special modifiers that provide powerful…
STICKER/BALL is all about lining up the perfect shot and watching the madness unfold. Players launch balls at dice to rack up points, with each ricochet adding to the total and opening the door for even bigger scoring opportunities. The real twist, however, comes from the game’s growing collection of stickers—over 100 of them—each introducing unpredictable interactions that can quickly turn a simple run into a combo-fueled spectacle. These stickers aren’t just cosmetic. Expect strange pairings like poop attracting flies, spiders spinning webs, and those webs trapping the flies for bonus points. Learning how these elements connect is key to…