Developer Zymartu Games has released a new demo for Fields of Aaru as part of the Women-Led Games Showcase during Summer Game Fest, giving players their first opportunity to explore a vibrant afterlife inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology. In Fields of Aaru, players begin a new existence in Aaru, the legendary paradise of Egyptian lore. Settling along the fertile banks of the Nile, you’ll establish a home, help rebuild a struggling riverside community, and embrace a peaceful lifestyle centered around farming, fishing, crafting, and resource gathering. Life in Aaru offers a blend of cozy simulation gameplay and community-building. Players will…
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Publisher Mythwright and developer Spooky Rabbits have unveiled Model Kit Studio, a relaxing simulation game centered around the art of building and customizing mecha model kits. The game is scheduled to launch on Steam in 2027, with its first public playtest available now for players eager to get hands-on with the experience. Designed as a digital model-builder’s workshop, Model Kit Studio recreates the satisfying process of assembling intricate mecha kits from the ground up. Players will cut, file, assemble, and customize individual pieces while creating a growing collection of detailed mechanical creations. The game aims to capture the relaxing and…
Indie developer FlatNine Games has announced that Letter Lost, a dark narrative-driven mystery adventure, will launch on Steam on June 10 for $19.99, with a 10% launch discount available at release. In Letter Lost, players awaken in an unusual setting: a cozy dungeon hidden beneath the post office on Kharnym Isle. Surrounded by cracked stone walls marked with mysterious scratches, players quickly discover that their new life revolves around a single responsibility—handling the island’s mail. As the sole employee of the Kharnym Isle Post Office, your daily duties include stamping, sorting, and delivering letters and packages to local residents. While…
Publisher The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and developer Mark J. Mayers have released a substantial update for the DESOLUS demo, giving players a fresh opportunity to experience the game’s reality-shifting puzzle design ahead of Steam Next Fest. Created by Mark J. Mayers, whose previous work includes Outer Wilds and Manifold Garden, DESOLUS is a first-person puzzle adventure set within a sprawling Gothic city on the brink of destruction. Players are tasked with navigating a haunting world fractured across multiple timelines as they attempt to uncover the secrets behind an approaching catastrophe. At the heart of the experience is the ability to…
Publisher LINE Games has revealed a brand-new gameplay trailer for Ember and Blade during the Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase, giving players a fresh look at the fast-paced combat, challenging bosses, and dark fantasy world featured in the upcoming release. The latest trailer highlights the game’s blend of action RPG and roguelite mechanics, showcasing intense battles against overwhelming demon hordes while offering a glimpse at the powerful character customization systems that will allow players to create unique builds during every run. Ember and Blade has already generated significant attention ahead of launch, earning recognition as one of the Epic Games Store’s…
A new cooperative building experience is preparing for its debut at Steam Next Fest as Salvation Denied launches a playable demo for PC players today. Developed by Firevolt Studios and published by Digital Vortex Entertainment, the upcoming construction simulator blends teamwork, physics-based gameplay, and survival challenges into a chaotic multiplayer experience for up to four players. In Salvation Denied, players take on the role of construction robots hired by a mysterious and fanatical employer. Working on a hostile alien world filled with dangerous environmental hazards, teams are tasked with constructing massive experimental structures while trying to survive whatever challenges the…
Developer Cloth Cat Games and indie publisher Curveball Games have officially released the Steam Next Fest demo for Planted!, giving players an early opportunity to experience the upcoming multiplayer gardening combat game before its full launch on PC and consoles. Available now on Steam, the demo invites players to step onto the allotment, grab their gardening tools, and compete in chaotic matches where growing crops is only part of the challenge. Whether playing solo or with friends, players will need to harvest, defend, sabotage, and score points in a battle to become the ultimate gardening champion. The demo showcases two…
Belgian indie developer Eye Blink Twice is preparing for Steam Next Fest with a newly updated demo for its psychological thriller, Time To Wake Up. Following a strong reception from players and a 100% positive review rating, the studio is making final adjustments before the game’s planned full release later this fall. One of the most notable additions to the demo enhances the game’s signature blinking mechanic. Players will now experience changes not only to the visual environment when blinking, but also to the surrounding audio and music, creating an even more immersive and unsettling atmosphere. Time To Wake Up…
Mintrocket, the acclaimed studio behind Dave the Diver, has officially announced its next project, BANCHO THE CHEF. The newly revealed title shifts the spotlight to one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, offering players a chance to experience Bancho’s journey long before he became the legendary chef fans know today. Set years before the events of Dave the Diver, BANCHO THE CHEF follows the young aspiring cook as he travels across Asia in pursuit of culinary mastery. Players will accompany Bancho on a story-driven adventure through countries including Japan, Korea, and China, learning regional cooking techniques, discovering new ingredients, and…
Fans of realistic flight simulation games will soon have a new challenge waiting in the skies. Developer Shadowcast Studios has announced that Deadstick: Bush Pilot Simulator will launch on Steam this autumn, giving players the opportunity to build a career as a bush pilot operating in some of the world’s most unforgiving environments. Inspired by the real-life experiences of bush pilots, Deadstick: Bush Pilot Simulator places players in charge of their own flight courier service. Rather than focusing solely on the aircraft, the game emphasizes the pilot’s role, requiring players to make critical decisions as they take on cargo deliveries,…