Indie studio Orchid of Redemption has officially announced After Light Fades, a narrative-driven puzzle game that explores the emotional weight of loss and transformation, set to launch on Steam on June 20, 2025. The game will be available for $14.99 USD with a 10% launch week discount. In After Light Fades, players step into the role of Alice, a woman mourning the tragic loss of her partner, Aura, in a house fire. As Alice searches through the ashes, she uncovers seven symbolic artefacts—each tied to a meaningful memory. These artefacts lead her into seven surreal puzzle worlds, where spatial logic…
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Fans of strategy, trains, and good old-fashioned puzzle-solving—get ready to punch your ticket. Polden Publishing and developer Flazm have officially announced Train Valley Origins, the newest entry in the long-running Train Valley series, arriving on Steam June 12, 2025. This latest installment brings the franchise back to its roots, blending the charm of the original game with updated visuals, tighter mechanics, and an even deeper puzzle experience. Players will build and manage intricate rail networks across four distinct historical periods—each packed with era-specific challenges and locomotive eye candy. All Aboard for Four Eras of Railway History From the dusty plains…
Get ready to play with your food—in the best way possible. Indie studio Mimmox has just announced its debut title, and it’s looking like a real treat. UMAMI is a cozy, food-themed 3D puzzle game that’s all about tinkering, relaxing, and serving up bite-sized moments of joy. It’s set to launch on PC later in 2025, with a playable demo arriving during Steam Next Fest this June. If you’re a fan of low-stress puzzle games like Unpacking or A Little to the Left, UMAMI should be on your radar. Players will explore 15 handcrafted dioramas—each resembling a delightful dish or…
If you’ve ever dreamed of climbing the corporate ladder in a world where Windows 3.11 reigns supreme and Excel is your deadliest weapon—your time has come. SpreadCheat, a nostalgic, Excel-flavored puzzle game from Norwegian devs Games People Play, is heading to Steam on May 5th, and it’s dripping in vintage office vibes, clunky icons, and retro chaos. Priced at a cool $6.99 (with a tasty 20% launch discount), SpreadCheat isn’t just any puzzle game—it’s the only spreadsheet puzzler where you sabotage coworkers and impress your sleazy 90s finance bro-boss one formula at a time. It’s basically the Wall Street meets…
Villain Games HQ has officially unveiled Hero’s Hand, a genre-bending roguelike RPG that fuses poker-inspired puzzle combat with dungeon-crawling adventure. Coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in 2026, this unique deck-building RPG challenges players to collect powerful hands, battle D&D-inspired enemies, and level up with each run. A Poker-Fueled Quest for Glory “When we first scribbled ‘poker-based RPG’ on a whiteboard back in 2019, we never expected it to spark such hilarious chaos,” said Randy Greenback, Creative Director at Villain Games. “But once our prototype had the team howling over insane card combos,…
Daedalic Entertainment, alongside developers Yullia Prohorova and Timur Bogotov, has unveiled a brand-new story trailer for their upcoming cozy 3D puzzle game, Woodo—and it’s pure warmth and nostalgia wrapped in a handcrafted diorama world. Premiering during the ID@Xbox Showcase, the trailer gives us a first glimpse at Woodo’s charming narrative, following the protagonist’s arrival in a quaint village. Expect heartwarming moments, mischievous geese, a playful goat, and the slow, beautiful process of forming bonds in this picturesque countryside setting. A Diorama of Memories Woodo invites players into a world built from cherished childhood memories, where intuitive puzzle mechanics let you…
The curtain rises, the stage is set—Once Upon a Puppet has officially entered the spotlight at Steam Next Fest! This highly anticipated cinematic 2.5D puzzle-platformer, developed by Flatter Than Earth and published by Daedalic Entertainment, now has a playable demo available on Steam. To add to the excitement, a brand-new trailer has been released, showcasing the game’s breathtaking theatrical world. With stunning visuals, enchanting storytelling, and unique puzzle mechanics, Once Upon a Puppet invites players into the magical realm of the Kingdom of Theater. Step into the Spotlight with the Steam Next Fest Demo For the first time, players can…
Owlcat Games, alongside META Publishing and NEXT Studios, has officially launched the first-ever demo playtest for Biped 2! Available now on Steam until February 17, fans of the original co-op puzzle adventure—and newcomers alike—can dive in and experience the charming world of Biped 2 before its full release in 2025. The Bipeds Are Back! The lovable two-legged robots, Aku and Sila, return for another wholesome, physics-based adventure filled with puzzles, teamwork, and fun. This time, they’re heading beyond Earth to answer a mysterious distress signal from a distant planet. After reactivating Earth’s beacons, our mechanical heroes set their sights on…
Whitethorn Games, known for their lineup of inclusive, laid-back titles like APICO, Calico, and Lake, has teamed up with Balloon Studios to bring the critically acclaimed botanical puzzle game Botany Manor to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 17, 2024. In this historical puzzle adventure, players will dive into the lush world of a forgotten English manor, using clues and puzzles to nurture rare, forgotten plants back to life. In Botany Manor, players take on the role of Arabella Greene, a retired botanist whose grand estate houses a unique collection of rare and unusual plants. As Arabella, players will…
Developer HomeBearStudio and publisher Hound Picked Games have officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated NAIRI: Rising Tide! Set to launch on PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch on November 14th, 2024, the game is already available for pre-order on Switch, offering an exciting 25% discount (€10.79, $11.99, £9.75) for early adopters. What to Expect in NAIRI: Rising Tide Following the events of NAIRI: Tower of Shirin, this new installment promises an even deeper adventure. Nairi’s journey to save her family takes a darker turn as she faces the threats of a corrupt city and a looming apocalyptic…