Indie publisher Midwest Games and solo dev Max Mraz (of Ocean’s Heart fame) have just lifted the veil on the sprawling in-game map for Tombwater, the upcoming 2D souls-like action RPG arriving on PC later this year. And if you thought this top-down adventure was going to be bite-sized — think again. Revealed alongside the playable demo, the Tombwater world map showcases nearly 20 distinct biomes layered across a haunted Wild West world gone very, very wrong. Think A Link to the Past, but grimmer, weirder, and riddled with madness. “We were having so much fun exploring what could be…
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Trauma, Mystery, and Surreal Logic Collide in a Narrative-Driven Adventure from Dank Hearts and WhisperGames Mark your calendars—Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo, the stylish psychological puzzle-adventure that’s part escape room, part emotional deep-dive, officially launches on September 17, 2025 for PC via Steam. From indie developer Dank Hearts and publisher WhisperGames (known for curating some truly standout titles), this story-heavy puzzler invites players into a dreamlike world built on broken memories—and it’s already turning heads with its atmospheric demo and active official Discord. Welcome to Noise Scramble City Six teenagers wake up in a city that shouldn’t exist—a distorted, Tokyo-inspired metropolis crafted…
Get ready to strut into small-town sleuthing with a whole lot of swagger—Detective Dotson, the vibrant and award-winning cozy mystery from Indian indie studio Masala Games, is headed to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Published by Japan’s Rainy Frog (the folks behind Piczle Cross and other offbeat gems), this Desi-flavored detective tale is bursting with charm, color, and plenty of Bollywood flair. Lights, Camera… Investigation? Dotson didn’t grow up dreaming of solving crimes—he wanted the glitz, the glamour, the spotlight. But when tragedy strikes and his detective father meets a suspicious end, our fame-hungry hero trades the movie set…
Welcome to Orca Isle. Population: You… and a Whole Lotta Dead Mercs. After making a loud, bloody splash at the MIX Indie Summer Showcase, Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation is back in action with a brand-new playable demo on Steam—and trust us, this isn’t your average vertical slice. This one hits like a double-barreled gut punch wrapped in cartoon violence and soaked in Boom Brew. The new demo drops you headfirst into two brutally fresh levels, complete with an overhauled tutorial and enough carnage to keep your trigger finger twitching. With remixed soundtracks, enhanced visual and sound effects, and a…
If you’ve been longing for the eerie discomfort of late ‘90s survival horror, Heartworm might just be the game you’ve been waiting for. From solo developer Vincent Adinolfi and horror-focused publisher DreadXP (who’ve been on a serious roll lately), Heartworm officially launches July 31, 2025, on Steam—and it’s already turning heads after impressive showings at PAX and Steam Next Fest. Heartworm delivers a slow-burning, emotionally raw experience that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. The demo’s already made waves with critics and players alike, and based on early buzz, this could be one of the indie horror standouts of the…
Build Planets. Make Friends. Save the Galaxy. Curiosmos, an upcoming cosmic sandbox adventure, invites players to sculpt their very own solar system—stardust, volcanoes, thunderclouds, and all. This charming space sim blends playful creativity with light narrative elements, encouraging players to experiment with planetary formation and ecosystem design, all while fending off a looming cosmic threat. In Curiosmos, you’ll start small—colliding stardust and asteroids to form your first planet. But as that planet grows, so does your toolbox. Zoom in to terraform its surface, toy with weather systems, and introduce life. From sprouting grass to sparking evolution, each world you shape…
Fresh off a successful showing at Steam Next Fest, Occlude—a haunting, rule-bending narrative card game from Tributary Games (King of the Castle)—has officially launched on Steam and Itch.io. This isn’t your standard card puzzler. Occlude draws players into an eerie world of occult logic and fragmented storytelling, where even the rules are deliberately hidden. The game revolves around seven Rituals, each presided over by a distinct Entity and guided by its own bizarre internal logic. Understanding how to win isn’t just part of the challenge—it is the challenge. “We wanted the rules of the game itself to be part of…
What if the end of the world felt more like a warm hug than a disaster? Solo developer Mas from Malaysia has spent the last four years answering that question — and on August 7, 2025, players will finally get to experience the result with the launch of Artis Impact on Steam. Blending hand-drawn pixel art, classic turn-based combat, and a quirky, heartfelt narrative, Artis Impact is a retro-inspired RPG that trades doom-and-gloom for slice-of-life charm in a post-apocalyptic setting. Whether you’re chatting up oddball survivors, slinging potato croquettes, or decorating your cozy base, this is a game where the…
Holdfast: Nations At War, the viral large-scale multiplayer battlefield experience, is now live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. After building nearly a decade of community-driven chaos on PC, developer Anvil Game Studios is opening the floodgates for console players to join the fight, complete with full crossplay across all platforms. Launched today for $19.99 USD, the console version includes all available DLC and supports 150+ player servers, bringing historical warfare to life on an epic scale. Whether you’re charging into the fray during the Napoleonic Wars or bunkering down in the trenches of World War I, Holdfast is…
The survival sandbox just got a lot more savage. Under a Rock, the colorful-yet-deadly multiplayer open-world survival game from Nordic Trolls, has revealed its first official look at combat gameplay — and it’s far from your typical swing-and-win system. Celebrating over 300,000 Steam wishlists, the team has dropped a new gameplay update video and a hefty slice of extended b-roll footage, offering fans an early peek at the intense, skill-based combat that’s been cooking behind the scenes. This reveal follows a recent community poll, where fans voted for what they wanted to see next — and now, they’re getting what…