Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, No, I’m not a human) and developer Ichthys have revealed a 2026 release window for their upcoming atmospheric metroidvania, Being and Becoming, alongside the launch of a brand-new open playtest on Steam. Players can jump in right now to experience the opening hours of the game and get a feel for its distinctive blend of exploration, combat, and narrative-driven worldbuilding. The current playtest offers a substantial introduction to Being and Becoming, allowing players to explore multiple interconnected locations, experiment with several weapons and abilities, meet a range of NPCs, and take on two major boss encounters,…
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Newly revived publisher Acclaim has teamed up with Swedish indie studio Elden Pixels to bring The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest to Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 10, 2026. Developed by the team behind Alwa’s Legacy and A Void Hope, The Prisoning places players inside the fractured mind of Fletcher Howie Jr., a game developer pushed to the edge during the final stages of a massive project. What begins as a post-crunch therapy session quickly spirals out of control, trapping Fletcher inside his own subconscious. From there, the game unfolds as a comedic Metroidvania where fears, anxieties, and emotional baggage take…
The team behind the cult-favorite Chasm is back with something bigger, stranger, and far more explosive. Bit Kid has unveiled a brand-new trailer for WOLFHOUND, its upcoming sci-fi World War II Metroidvania, during The MIX Fall Games Showcase. The game is set to launch in 2026 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam for PC and Steam Deck. Players step into the boots of Captain Chuck “WOLFHOUND” Rossetti, a soldier tasked with infiltrating a mysterious island, rescuing survivors, and wiping out Axis forces. But things quickly take a grotesque turn thanks to the twisted experiments of Nazi scientist Dr. Steiner.…
Little Guy Games has just dropped the first playable demo for their haunting psychological Metroidvania, Endless Night: The Darkness Within, giving players an early chance to explore the surreal, unsettling depths of the human mind. The demo is free to download on Steam starting today, alongside a brand-new trailer. A Journey Into the Subconscious In Endless Night: The Darkness Within, you step into the fractured psyche of Jake, a man haunted by past trauma and driven by the need to heal. Guided by a mysterious Shaman, Jake must navigate four dreamlike realms—Darkness, War, Childhood, and Transcendence—each one revealing powerful truths,…
From the mind of Crypt Custodian and Islets creator Kyle Thompson comes a haunting new adventure—WELL DWELLER, a grim yet whimsical metroidvania announced today by Top Hat Studios, Inc. Launching in 2026 for Nintendo Switch and PC, this bizarre fairy-tale quest follows Glimmer, a tiny bird armed with nothing but a matchstick, on a desperate mission to burn the wicked Queen before she turns his family into part of her royal gown. A Morbid Fairy-Tale World to Explore The queendom is a strange and unsettling place—full of medieval-style illustrations come to life, twisting forests, abandoned castles, and eerie underground passages.…
The haunting fusion of ancient myth and futuristic decay has arrived on console. Somber Echoes, the critically acclaimed action-adventure metroidvania, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox for $19.99 — currently discounted 20% off its regular price. After earning a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, the game now expands its reach with console-optimized enhancements and brand-new content. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, Somber Echoes plunges players into a decaying starship where Greco-Roman myth meets rogue-like gameplay. You’ll step into the boots of Adrestia, a fallen tribune resurrected by an unknown force and given one last shot to stop her…
Dust off your BMX and ready your Turbo Glove™—Turbo Kid is finally bringing its bloody, pixelated mayhem to the Nintendo Switch on August 5, 2025. Developed by Outerminds Inc. (Legend of the Brofist, Tuber Simulator, Pixelings), Turbo Kid is a post-apocalyptic Metroidvania soaked in retro 80s vibes, absurd weaponry, and over-the-top pixel gore. Originally launched on PC in April 2024 following a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, this blood-soaked tribute to the 2015 cult sci-fi film is now riding onto consoles—starting with the Switch. What Is Turbo Kid? Set in a wasteland where water is scarce and BMX bikes are humanity’s…
Step into the beautifully hand-animated world of Fallen Tear: The Ascension, the JRPG-inspired Metroidvania from Winter Crew and CMD Studios. As of June 25, 2025, a brand-new demo is available now on Steam, giving players an early look at what’s coming in Q1 2026 when the full game launches on PC and consoles. In this prologue demo, you’ll awaken as Hira, a mysterious young boy with a forgotten past. Unlock hidden powers, battle fierce bosses, and explore the layered world of Raoah — a vibrant, living land that evolves based on your actions. Along the way, you’ll forge Fated Bonds,…
Get ready to return to a world where flesh meets art in unsettling harmony—Grime II has dropped a brand-new gameplay trailer, giving us a fresh look at its gruesome combat, bizarre environments, and innovative mechanics. Revealed by publisher Kwalee and developer Clover Bite, the trailer offers a first taste of the mind-bending sequel to 2021’s acclaimed Grime—and it’s shaping up to be even weirder and more intense. A New Land, A New Form In Grime II, you once again take on the role of a Formless—a mysterious, art-born entity that doesn’t just slay enemies but absorbs them, gaining new powers…
The cats are no longer just taking over your house—they’re taking over the galaxy. A Planet Full of Cats, the next adorable chapter in Devcats’ beloved Full of Cats series, is officially set to land on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC and Linux in Q1 2026. First revealed during today’s Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase, this cozy spacefaring adventure is out to prove that no cat gets left behind. Following more than 1.5 million downloads across the series so far, A Planet Full of Cats sends players on a hidden object quest across a mysterious planet colonized entirely by—you guessed…