A new magical survival adventure is stepping into the spotlight. Developer Envar Games has officially released a playable demo for Witchspire as part of Steam Next Fest, giving players their first hands-on taste of the studio’s enchanting open-world experience ahead of its Early Access launch later this year. The demo follows a recent playtest that saw more than 85,000 players jump in, and now the gates are open once again—this time for everyone ready to embrace a little witchcraft. Survive, Craft, and Cast Together In the demo, players land on the game’s starting island either solo or with up to…
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Independent studio Springloaded is giving players a deeper look at its ambitious development sim, Let’s Build a Dungeon, with an expanded demo for Steam Next Fest. The game has already surpassed 160,000 wishlists, and now it’s officially targeting a 2026 release on PC and Xbox. Available now ahead of Steam Next Fest on February 23, the updated demo introduces three distinct ways to play: Campaign Mode, Just Build Mode, and the newly added Creative Mode. Together, they showcase the full scope of what Springloaded describes as a hybrid between a studio management sim and a full-fledged RPG creation toolkit. Three…
Fans of fast-paced action and gritty anime aesthetics have something new to keep an eye on. Belgian solo developer DascuMaru has officially revealed RUIN: Beast City, a boss-rush action game dripping with violent anime influence and unmistakable ‘80s flair. Better yet, players don’t have to wait long to see it in motion — a playable demo is available now ahead of Steam Next Fest. In RUIN: Beast City, players step into the role of Adama, a lone assassin tasked with hunting down a secretive cult of immortals known as the Lunatics. Armed with a katana and a revolver loaded with…
The Six One Indie Showcase is coming back for another round, with its eighth premiere event set for May 21st, 2026. If you’re an indie developer looking for a platform to show off your game—or just a fan of discovering hidden gems—this is one to watch. Submissions are open now through February 20th at sixoneindie.com/showcase, and staying true to the event’s roots, there’s no cost to participate. No paid slots, no sponsorship tiers—just a genuine opportunity for indie teams of all sizes to get their games in front of an audience. Growing Momentum The showcase has been building serious momentum.…
If you’ve ever looked at Wordle and thought, “This needs more chaos,” Cursed Words is here to answer that call. Developer Buried Things and publisher have released a playable demo today on Steam, showcasing a roguelike-inspired word game that quickly spirals from clever to completely unhinged—in the best possible way. At first glance, Cursed Words feels deceptively familiar. You form words from tiles on a board, score points across a handful of rounds, earn money, and move forward. But that sense of order doesn’t last long. As score requirements climb and increasingly punishing bosses enter the picture, the definition of…
If you’ve ever wanted to literally swat computer viruses out of the air, Xploit.zero is about to make that power fantasy a reality. AAA Game Studios has announced that its mixed-reality tower defense game launches on Meta Quest 3 on Tuesday, March 17, tasking players with defending the final bridge back to reality inside a corrupted supercomputer. In Xploit.zero, you’re dropped straight into a supercomputer’s mainframe and cast as a human firewall. The mission is simple, but the stakes are high: stop weaponized malware and incoming DDoS-style attacks from overrunning the system, or risk being trapped in the virtual world…
Singular Sunshine Studios and Thousand Generation have officially launched Conquest Tactics: Realm of Sin into Full Access on Steam today, bringing a dark medieval fantasy twist to the roguelite tactics genre. To celebrate the release, the game is available with a 10% launch discount, inviting strategy fans to dive into a world where every decision—on and off the battlefield—can completely reshape a run. head of launch, Conquest Tactics: Realm of Sin built strong momentum, racking up over 10,000 Steam wishlists. The full release expands on its core promise: a turn-based tactics experience where adaptability is key, no two playthroughs are…
Rightfully, Beary Arms has officially hit version 1.0, and the galaxy is about to get a lot fuzzier — and deadlier. The bullet-hell roguelite from Daylight Basement Studio is out now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, alongside its launch on Xbox Series X|S. Even better, the developer has confirmed that Beary’s interstellar rampage will continue onto PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One in 2026. At its core, Rightfully, Beary Arms is all about fast-paced, chaotic action wrapped in a colorful and absurd sci-fi universe. Players step into the paws of Beary, the galaxy’s cutest yet…
THE SPIRIT LIFT has officially checked in on PC via Steam, inviting players into a retro-styled horror deckbuilder set inside a haunted hotel straight out of the ’90s. Developed by prettysmart games, this eerie roguelike blends strategic card combat, party-based progression, and supernatural mystery into a replayable nightmare that’s designed to keep pulling you back in. Each run begins by assembling a team of three teen paranormal investigators from a roster of eight characters. Your choices matter immediately—every character tweaks your starting deck, alters combat strategies, and even unlocks different story beats and lore revelations. From there, it’s time to…
Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have officially announced a global co-publishing partnership for Gambonanza, the upcoming roguelike chess-builder from solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio. The project has already been turning heads, with its original reveal trailer from March 2025 racking up over 560,000 views. Now, with a public playtest live on Steam and a broader publishing push underway, Gambonanza is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing indie strategy titles of the year. While Stray Fawn’s involvement with the game was previously known, the addition of Sidekick Publishing as a global co-publisher marks a major step…