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,…
Browsing: videogames
If you’re in the mood for old-school action with a dark fantasy edge, Haunted Lands is ready to put your skills to the test. The newly released demo is available now on Steam, inviting players to step into a cursed world filled with undead horrors, scheming cultists, and demonic abominations. Developed by Alevgor and published by Alawar, Haunted Lands is a retro-inspired action platformer that blends fast-paced combat with exploration and character-driven gameplay. Players venture into desecrated burial grounds where ancient crypts, forgotten tombs, and relentless enemies stand between them and restoring balance to the land. One of the demo’s…
Tactical Boar has officially unveiled Veterans: Napoleonic Wars, a premium real-time tactics and strategy game set during the turbulent years of the Napoleonic Wars. Currently in development for PC via Steam, the title puts players in command of historically inspired armies, emphasizing formations, morale, and battlefield decision-making over base building or grand strategy layers. Set in the late 1790s, Veterans: Napoleonic Wars focuses on recreating the realities of warfare from the era, where discipline and positioning mattered just as much as raw numbers. Battles are built around historically accurate formations such as line, column, and square, each serving a distinct…
Earth of Oryn is now available in Early Access on Steam, inviting players to help shape the future of this medieval city-builder through hands-on feedback and iteration. Launching today, January 20, 2026, the game is debuting with a limited-time 10% launch discount, giving early adopters a chance to jump in at a reduced price. Developed as a kingdom-building experience focused on meaningful decisions and long-term planning, Earth of Oryn tasks players with guiding a settlement from modest beginnings to a thriving medieval realm. As seasons pass, players will manage resources, plan expansion, and respond to the evolving needs of their…
Kniv Studio has released a playable demo for STARDUST: Wish of Witch, giving players an early hands-on look at the studio’s upcoming turn-based strategy RPG. The demo is available now on Steam and showcases the game’s blend of tactical combat, narrative presentation, and detailed pixel-art visuals. Players can expect around one to one and a half hours of gameplay, designed to introduce the core mechanics that define the experience. Combat plays out on a grid-based battlefield, but STARDUST: Wish of Witch adds a modern twist through a card-based counter and combo system, encouraging thoughtful positioning and timing rather than simple…
Indie studio Lidlocks has unveiled the Steam page for Finding Polka, a heartfelt walking simulator that follows a young girl on an emotional journey to reconnect with a beloved dog from her past. Alongside the announcement comes a brand-new trailer, offering a first real look at the game’s charming hand-drawn world and gentle storytelling. At the center of Finding Polka is Friendy, who lives a quiet, peaceful life with her dog, Jazz. Everything changes when she spots a familiar face in town — a dog that looks just like Polka, her childhood companion. Before she has time to think, Friendy…
This February, the gap between movies and video games gets even thinner. Publisher PRM Games, alongside Benacus Entertainment and RNF Productions, has confirmed that The Run — a pulse-pounding FMV horror thriller from interactive cinema specialist Paul Raschid — launches on PC via Steam on February 5, 2026. The game is available to wishlist now. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because The Run has already carved out a reputation across iOS, Android, and even live interactive cinema events in London. Now, it’s evolving into its most ambitious form yet, bringing its choice-driven, cinematic intensity to PC players ready to…
Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters is now available on PC via Steam, developed by Indonesian indie studios SeblaccSoft and YSY Softworks. The game is positioned as a high-intensity action roguelite built around fast combat, procedural encounters, and an adaptive enemy system designed to respond directly to player behavior. Set in the neon-lit sprawl of New Rise City, the game emphasizes constant movement and tactical decision-making. Combat blends responsive 2D arcade-style controls with modern roguelite pacing, where positioning, weapon choice, and timing play a significant role in surviving each run. The design prioritizes pressure and momentum, encouraging players to adapt quickly…
Ella Stars is an upcoming rhythm action game developed by Korean studio Sususoft and published by Rising Tide, a Thailand-based indie publisher focused on supporting underrepresented development talent across Asia. The game is based on the animated YouTube series Ella Gator, which has accumulated more than 50 million views to date. At its core, Ella Stars combines rhythm-focused gameplay with a narrative centered on identity, belonging, and self-expression. Players take on the role of Ella — a character who resembles a gator but is revealed to be a dragon — as she navigates a story-driven journey alongside her bird companion.…
Typing isn’t usually associated with life-or-death combat, but Tomb of the Bloodletter is here to change that. Launching on PC via Steam on February 5, 2026, this strategic typing roguelike from solo developer Ethan’s Secretions transforms your keyboard into a volatile spellbook where every word can mean survival—or a swift end. At its core, Tomb of the Bloodletter is a roguelike built entirely around typing. Instead of optimizing stat builds or chasing perfect gear, combat revolves around spelling the right word at the right moment. Each dungeon floor assigns powerful Magicks directly to individual letters, and every letter follows its…