Targem Games has announced Demidoff Corp, a new indie 2D metroidvania that blends Souls-like mechanics with the folklore and history of Russia’s Ural region. The game draws heavily from the Ural folk tales of renowned writer Pavel Bazhov, with its characters and creatures inspired by figures from his short stories. At the center of the narrative is also a real historical figure, industrialist Nikita Demidov, founder of the influential Demidov dynasty. In Demidoff Corp, players will explore a mystical version of the historical Ural region while uncovering the secrets hidden within Demidov’s Tower. The journey leads through icy mining tunnels,…
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French indie developer Falling Leaves Studio is preparing to release its debut game, MyDear.exe, on November 2, 2026, for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. A demo is already available, giving players an early look at the unusual narrative adventure. Developed by a team that includes the former Game Director and Producer of The Rogue Prince of Persia, MyDear.exeputs a cozy spin on the Metroidvania formula. Described by the developers as a “Foldervania,” the game replaces traditional exploration with a fictional Windows XP-inspired computer interface filled with folders, files, photographs, notes, and other personal memories. Players take on…
Focus Entertainment Publishing and Afterburner Studios have unveiled Elta: Defy All Gods, a new science-fantasy action-platformer coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in early 2027. The game was revealed during Opening Night Live, with a new public demo scheduled to launch across all platforms on October 1. Players take on the role of Victus, an elite warrior monk searching for their lost god, Elta. After centuries of exile and suffering, Victus believes restoring Elta’s former power could provide their civilization with a path toward a better future. Accompanied by their dragon-god companion, players will battle through corrupted…
Indie publisher Nejcraft and developer Sol Brothers have announced that Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is headed to consoles following its upcoming PC launch on June 19, 2026. The movement-focused 3D Metroidvania is currently planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with physical editions already confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Drawing inspiration from acclaimed titles such as Metroid Prime, Pseudoregalia, and Hollow Knight, Maseylia: Echoes of the Past places a strong emphasis on exploration, mobility, and non-linear progression. Players will traverse a sprawling interconnected sci-fi world where newly acquired abilities continually reshape how environments can…
Developer Codenightly has officially locked in the release date for its upcoming Metroidvania, Sunken Sky. The hand-crafted, anime-inspired adventure arrives on PC via Steam on April 9, with review codes currently available ahead of launch. Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Ori and the Blind Forest and Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Sunken Sky aims to strike a balance between accessibility and depth. It’s designed as a welcoming entry point for newcomers to the Metroidvania formula, while still delivering the sweeping, character-driven storytelling JRPG fans crave. Three Heroines, One Expansive Journey Players will step into the roles of three unlikely…
Team17 and Observer Interactive have released a brand-new narrative gameplay trailer for Good Boy, an upcoming cozy metroidvania that blends gentle exploration, creature collecting, and heartfelt storytelling. If Dredge’s sense of discovery mixed with the charm of WALL·E sounds appealing, this one is well worth keeping on your radar. Set in a future where dogs are reincarnated as LAIKA Canine Space Rovers, Good Boy casts you as an adorable robotic pup exploring the lush alien world of Terra II. The planet is vibrant, mysterious, and steeped in ancient history, offering a relaxed, low-pressure experience designed for players who want to…
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,…
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,…