World War II shooters have long revisited the same iconic battlefields — Normandy’s shores, Western Europe’s cities, and the deserts of North Africa. But the global conflict was far larger, and many of its most devastating chapters have rarely been explored in games. That’s where The Defiant comes in. Announced by publisher 4Divinity — a publishing label of GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL) — and developer Hoothanes, The Defiant is a story-driven first-person shooter set in the Asian theatre of World War II, focusing on China’s War of Resistance against Japan. It’s a brutal, historically significant conflict that claimed countless…
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Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have officially announced a global co-publishing partnership for Gambonanza, the upcoming roguelike chess-builder from solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio. The project has already been turning heads, with its original reveal trailer from March 2025 racking up over 560,000 views. Now, with a public playtest live on Steam and a broader publishing push underway, Gambonanza is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing indie strategy titles of the year. While Stray Fawn’s involvement with the game was previously known, the addition of Sidekick Publishing as a global co-publisher marks a major step…
INDIE Live Expo is gearing up for its annual Spring showcase, officially returning on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Since its debut in 2020, the digital indie-focused event has surpassed an impressive 100 million total views, cementing its place as one of the most influential showcases for independent games worldwide. This year’s Spring broadcast promises another packed lineup, featuring world premieres, game updates, extended developer deep dives, and more from 100+ indie titles sourced from across the globe. As always, the event aims to spotlight creativity from both emerging and established indie developers. Game submissions are now officially open for developers…
Indie developer Public Void has officially launched Valkyrie Saga on Steam today, bringing a nostalgic, PSX-inspired platforming experience to PC players. Drawing heavy inspiration from the original PlayStation era, the game blends low-poly visuals, atmospheric music, and classic gameplay sensibilities into a story-driven adventure set in a post-cataclysmic world. Players step into the role of Roll the Valkyrie, a divine warrior tasked by the Goddess herself with preventing a massive floating island from crashing into the Earth. What starts as a sacred mission quickly turns into something far more mysterious, as the island’s ancient ruins hint at a forgotten civilization…
Upstairs Games has officially revealed Possible One: Lunar Industries, a new RTS management simulation that sets its sights on realistic lunar colonization. Designed for players who enjoy deep systems and grounded world-building, the game puts you in charge of developing and maintaining a functioning Moon colony using proven real-world technologies — all while answering to a profit-driven board of directors back on Earth. Rather than leaning into sci-fi spectacle, Possible One: Lunar Industries focuses on the practical realities of space industry. Players will be tasked with establishing a self-sustaining lunar operation, balancing survival, efficiency, and long-term profitability. Every decision matters,…
Ever wondered what it would be like to turn your love of collectible figures into a full-blown empire? Table Battle Simulator blends shop management with strategic tabletop combat, letting you live out that exact fantasy. You’ll run your own figure store, hunt down rare warriors, and take your best lineup into tactical battles to prove you’re the city’s ultimate collector. The core loop is all about discovery and growth. You’ll open surprise mystery boxes packed with warrior figures of varying rarity, from common collectibles to legendary showpieces. Some figures are destined for your shop shelves, while others earn a spot…
If puzzle-solving and slow-burn mysteries are your thing, Confidential Killings is likely to feel right at home. Developed by BRANE and Lorenzo Boni, and published by Surefire.Games, this noir-flavored detective game leans fully into deduction, observation, and logic rather than action or hand-holding—and that commitment is where it shines. A Case Built on Deduction, Not Guesswork At its core, Confidential Killings is a detective adventure that asks players to think like an investigator. You’re dropped into a grim, stylized Hollywood setting and tasked with unraveling a series of murders that are far more interconnected than they first appear. There are…
Indie studio Eldelic Games has officially revealed its debut title, Inky Blinky Bob, a genre-bending horror-comedy action game that looks equal parts unsettling and unhinged. Launching on March 20, 2026, for PC via Steam, the newly released first trailer offers an early glimpse at the game’s bizarre world, grotesque enemies, and its most memorable feature: a colossal flying octopus fused with a hot air balloon. In Inky Blinky Bob, players step into the shoes of a detective sent to investigate mysterious signals coming from a remote chain of islands controlled by the shadowy biotech outfit Quantum Corp. What starts as…
After more than two decades in the shadows, Ghost Master is stirring once again. Developer Mechano Story Studio has announced that wishlists are now live for Ghost Master: Resurrection Core Edition on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with the full launch set for March 2026. Designed as the ultimate way to experience the long-awaited revival, the Core Edition bundles the fully remade base game with two chilling DLC packs, letting players dive into expanded haunting scenarios right from the start. PC players can already get an early taste, as the Steam version—published by Strategy First—is available…
Publisher Targem Games and developer TG Indie have officially unveiled Underchoice, a survival simulator that puts players in the uneasy role of an Overseer tasked with keeping an underground shelter—and its inhabitants—alive when the world above is no longer an option. Leaning into the growing appetite for post-apocalyptic storytelling, Underchoice centers on moral dilemmas, responsibility, and the ripple effects of every choice you make. Do you open the bunker doors to a stranger in need, or risk everything by letting the unknown inside? Are scarce resources worth sacrificing to save others, or is survival only possible through ruthless efficiency? Each…