If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to play as the disease, Winnie’s Hole is about to make that uncomfortable curiosity a reality. Developer Twice Different is launching its latest genre-bending roguelite into Steam Early Access on January 26, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be one of the strangest — and most intriguing — indie releases of the year. Described as a “viral roguelite” in the most literal sense, Winnie’s Hole takes players inside the body and mind of Winnie, where progression means spreading, mutating, and evolving a parasitic virus. Every decision you make happens from the…
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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 god game is making a comeback. 22cans, led by legendary designer Peter Molyneux, has announced that Masters of Albion will launch on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 18:00 BST, exclusively on PC via Steam. A newly released trailer offers a first real look at its defining hook: a world of cosy creativity by day, and brutal, high-stakes survival by night. Developed by a team stacked with industry veterans—including Mark Healey, Russell Shaw, Iain Wright, and Kareem Ettouney, all of whom helped shape classics like Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable—Masters of Albion aims to reimagine the god game…
The case is officially open. Obsidian Moon, the noir detective simulator from Lost Cabinet Games, is making its public debut with a playable demo during Steam Detective Fest, inviting players to step into a rain-soaked city of secrets and take on their very first murder investigation. Set against a moody 1930s noir backdrop, Obsidian Moon is a text-driven detective adventure steeped in psychological tension. Players assume the role of Carter, a once-respected homicide detective haunted by grief, failure, and a past that refuses to stay buried. Solving crimes isn’t just about logic—it’s about instinct, moral compromise, and how far you’re…
The physics-powered dungeon brawler Awaysis, from developer 17-BIT, is stepping into the spotlight with its debut demo at Steam Next Fest, giving players their first hands-on taste of its chaotic, co-op-driven adventure. The demo lets players dive in solo or team up with up to four friends via local co-op, covering the game’s first three levels. You’ll assemble a mismatched crew of creatures on a quest to save the planet from the ominously named Dark Lord of Darkness, whose latest scheme has plunged the world into a devastating drought. Awaysis leans hard into slapstick energy, blending arcade-tight controls with physics-based…
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch just received a substantial new update, and it’s a big win for fans of tactical roguelike RPGs. Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games have released Update 1.2, now live on PC and consoles, delivering new systems, character upgrades, and a wide range of quality-of-life improvements aimed at smoothing out the overall experience. The standout addition is the Blessed Relics system, which introduces enhanced versions of existing relics. These upgraded relics come with added effects or reduced drawbacks, giving players more powerful—and more flexible—build options as they push deeper into each run. Characters are also…
If you’ve ever been swooped by a magpie, you already know the fear. Now imagine being the one delivering it. Monster Shop Games, in partnership with indie.io, has announced that Pie in the Sky—a retro-inspired arcade adventure where you play as Australia’s most notorious bird—launches on February 2, 2026, exclusively on PC via Steam. In Pie in the Sky, players become a magpie with two simple goals: feed your endlessly hungry chicks and make human life as miserable as possible. That means dive-bombing pedestrians, knocking cyclists off balance, tipping over trash bins, stealing food, and unleashing aerial chaos across the…
Strategic autobattler Turnbound is heading into Early Access with a familiar surprise in tow. Indie studio 1TK Games has announced a new collaboration with the genre-defining roguelike Slay the Spire, bringing one of its most iconic relics — the Snecko Eye — directly into Turnbound’s core gameplay. Starting January 22, 2026, alongside Turnbound’s Early Access launch, the Snecko Eye will become a permanent, fully playable item in the game. This isn’t a cosmetic crossover or a background Easter egg — the relic has been reimagined to function naturally within Turnbound’s systems, encouraging high-risk decision-making, experimental builds, and creative strategies that…
The developers of Gedonia 2 have unveiled their most ambitious update yet, and it’s a major one. Titled “Berkmere Ravine,” the new content drop arrives January 14, 2026, for all players in Steam Early Access, bringing a massive endgame-focused zone, a branching faction war storyline, and deep new gameplay systems designed to shine in co-op. At the heart of the update is Berkmere Ravine, a brand-new high-level area built for characters around levels 22–24. The region is locked in a brutal conflict between the noble Gortel family and the necromantic Bone Gatherers, led by the lich Victor Manford. Players must…
Fans of classic survival horror should keep an eye on EBOLA VILLAGE, launching January 23, 2026, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Inspired by the genre-defining horror games of the 1990s, EBOLA VILLAGE blends slow-burning psychological tension with a strong narrative focus, delivering a chilling first-person experience set in a hauntingly authentic Soviet-era village. The story follows Maria, whose quiet evening takes a horrifying turn after a sudden television broadcast warns of a biological threat. Fearing for her family, she travels to a remote village—only to uncover disturbing events, buried secrets, and a…