Developer Flyway Games has announced that its time-bending roguelike action game Ascend to ZERO will officially launch on July 13, 2026. The game is coming to Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and handheld devices including the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. The announcement was revealed during the latest Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where a new trailer offered a closer look at the game’s signature Time Freezing mechanic. Players can stop time mid-battle, allowing them to plan attacks, select upgrades called “Tech Chips,” and set up devastating combos before unleashing chaos once time…
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Publisher UNIKAT Label—the team behind Dystopika—has teamed up with solo developer D.Vision Games to announce the release date for their relaxing rooftop-building sandbox, High Above. The cozy creative experience will launch on PC via Steam on April 9, 2026. A newly released trailer highlights the game’s four decorative themes for the first time: Mediterranean, Japanese, Modern, and Futuristic. Each theme offers players different styles and atmospheres to craft their own rooftop sanctuary. In High Above, players begin with an empty rooftop space and gradually transform it into a personalized escape. Whether building a sunlit Mediterranean courtyard, a peaceful Japanese garden,…
Songs of Glimmerwick invites players into a charming woodland fantasy where magic and music are deeply connected. Set on a beautifully hand-painted island, the story-driven RPG centers around life at a magical university where students learn to cast spells through song while exploring a lively world filled with secrets, characters, and magical discoveries. Players step into the role of a student attending the academy, taking classes while building friendships with classmates and townsfolk across the island. Along the way, narrative-driven quests introduce a wide range of characters and storylines, gradually revealing the mysteries surrounding Glimmerwick and the strange happenings around…
AREA 35 has announced a limited-time playtest for Tiny Metal 2, the upcoming sequel in the tactical wargame series. The month-long test runs from April 2 through April 29 on Steam, giving players their first chance to jump back into the franchise since Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble launched in 2019. The playtest will feature both single-player and local co-op multiplayer, allowing players to experience the game’s large-scale tactical battles while providing feedback on balance, pacing, and overall gameplay systems. Participation is limited, so interested players can request access through Steam. During the playtest, commanders can experiment with new factions…
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…