Techland just dropped the next dev diary for Dying Light: The Beast, giving us a fresh look at Kyle Crane’s struggles, the new open world of Castor Woods, and—of course—the signature parkour and brutal combat that define the series. This latest video digs into how Techland is evolving the gameplay we know and love while keeping things grounded and realistic. Here’s what’s new: Parkour Rebuilt from the Ground Up Traversal has always been at the heart of Dying Light, and in The Beast, it’s more immersive than ever. You can literally climb anything, with physics tuned for realistic jump heights…
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Get ready to grab your pickaxe and dive deep underground—Drill Rift has just been announced, bringing a unique spin on turn-based strategy with a dwarven twist. Developed by indie studio Steam Veil Games, this upcoming colony sim fuses strategic base-building with dice-roll mechanics inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. Launching in Q4 2025 on Steam, Drill Rift will also have a playable demo available starting September 20th, right in time for Steam Next Fest. What is Drill Rift? At its core, Drill Rift puts you in charge of a dwarven mining operation buried beneath a mountain. Your job? Build up a…
When was the last time you saw a game launch an entirely new genre? Australia Did It, the latest project from acclaimed designer Rami Ismail (Nuclear Throne, Luftrausers) and co-developed by Aesthetician Labs, is looking to do exactly that. Announced today with publisher Mystic Forge, the game introduces what Ismail calls a Tactical Reverse Bullet Hell—a fusion of turn-based tower defense strategy and on-rails bullet-spewing chaos. Launching on Steam later this year, Australia Did It puts players in charge of defending a cargo train hauling precious goods across a monster-infested Atlantic seabed. At each stop, you’ll carefully deploy and merge…
Pack your bags, fuel up the RV, and get ready to test your survival skills—Long Drive North is officially hitting Early Access on Steam this November. The new trailer shows off just how wild (and chaotic) this multiplayer road trip adventure can get, whether you’re traveling solo or with up to three friends. At its core, Long Drive North is all about making it through the unforgiving American wilderness with nothing but your old, beat-up motorhome and whatever you can scavenge. You’ll have to repair and refuel your RV, keep track of your hunger, thirst, and sleep, and rely on…
The underdog story of Bang Average Football just got a major boost. Solo developer Ruairi Dorrity (aka ruairi dx) has signed a publishing deal with Secret Mode, the award-winning indie label known for curating quirky and creative games. Originally released in May 2024, Bang Average Football has already proven itself on Steam with a Very Positive rating from over 200 reviews. Built as a passion project while Dorrity worked full-time as a software engineer, the game captures the spirit of grassroots football with a cheeky arcade twist. In Bang Average Football, you step into the boots of a player-manager tasked…
Saber Interactive and stillalive studios just dropped a brand-new gameplay trailer for Bus Bound, the upcoming driving sim heading to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a successful bus driver, this one’s for you. Set in the lively city of Emberville, Bus Bound isn’t just about steering a massive vehicle through traffic—it’s about shaping the future of the city itself. Every route you take, stop you upgrade, and passenger you pick up helps transform Emberville into a more connected, pedestrian-friendly community. And with solo and co-op play, you…
If you’re looking for something soothing to sink into, Swan Song might be exactly what you need. Belgian indie studio Business Goose has released a playable demo for their upcoming musical puzzle game, now available on Steam. Set inside an ancient music box, Swan Song blends clever puzzle design with emotional storytelling. The premise is simple yet elegant: place musical notes on a scale to compose melodies that guide a small swan safely back to its nest. Turn the key, watch your composition come to life, and see how it transforms the level around you. The game pairs its unique…
Move over, kaiju—there’s a new kind of giant mech showdown in town, and this one’s all about style. Steel Century Groove, the debut from Sloth Gloss Games, launches on Steam for PC on January 28, 2026, with a free demo already live. Set thousands of years after massive war machines saved the world from an apocalypse, these mechanical titans aren’t just weapons anymore—they’re the stars of the hottest dance competitions on Earth (and beyond). Players step into the shoes of an ambitious pilot determined to rise to stardom, forming friendships and rivalries along the way while upgrading their mech from…
If you’ve ever thought love is a claw machine, Typin’s quirky roguelike Cupiclaw is here to prove you right. A fresh demo has just landed on Steam, bringing a pile of new features, upgrades, and quality-of-life tweaks—all while setting the stage for its appearance at this year’s Tokyo Game Show 2025. What’s Cupiclaw? In Cupiclaw, you play as Morris, a guy down on his luck who’s lost his engagement ring and doesn’t have the cash to replace it. His brilliant plan? Win a new one by clawing his way through a multi-floor arcade. Starting from the bargain bin floors, you’ll…
Mark your calendars—INDIE Live Expo is returning this winter with another massive digital showcase and awards show, streaming live on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Since its debut in 2020, the event has pulled in more than 100 million views worldwide, cementing itself as the go-to celebration of indie gaming. Fans can tune in on YouTube, Twitch, X Live, Niconico, Bilibili, and Steam to catch a jam-packed lineup of world premieres, fresh updates on highly anticipated indies, and the always-fun INDIE Live Expo Awards. Submissions Now Open Indie developers and publishers can submit their games for consideration starting now. The deadline…