Think you know tic-tac-toe? Think again. Solo developer unbreaded, in partnership with indie.io, is flipping the childhood classic on its head with Tic Tactic, a roguelike deckbuilding puzzle battler launching September 18, 2025, on Steam. Tic-Tac-Toe With Teeth Instead of clearing the board every round, Tic Tactic locks players into high-stakes matches where every move matters. Place a tile, and it stays—mistakes haunt you while combos stack into massive chain reactions. Create patterns to deal damage, counter enemy plays, and trigger explosive effects across the grid. The real twist comes with the deckbuilding system. With over two dozen unique tiles,…
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Dark Deity 2 has officially made the jump to consoles, landing today on Nintendo Switch after a successful PC launch. Developed by Sword & Axe LLC, the sequel carries forward everything fans loved about the first game—deep tactical combat, branching classes, and heartfelt storytelling—while giving newcomers an easy entry point into the world of Verroa. The game already holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, and Switch players now get the full experience optimized for handheld and docked play. That means strategic class building, ability-driven combat, and plenty of tough choices that shape both your party and the larger narrative.…
Techland just dropped the next dev diary for Dying Light: The Beast, giving us a fresh look at Kyle Crane’s struggles, the new open world of Castor Woods, and—of course—the signature parkour and brutal combat that define the series. This latest video digs into how Techland is evolving the gameplay we know and love while keeping things grounded and realistic. Here’s what’s new: Parkour Rebuilt from the Ground Up Traversal has always been at the heart of Dying Light, and in The Beast, it’s more immersive than ever. You can literally climb anything, with physics tuned for realistic jump heights…
PAX West 2025 just wrapped up over Labor Day weekend! Downtown Seattle has changed a lot since 2020, and while it’s not always for the better, PAX seems be more fun and exciting each year. The event took over the Seattle Convention Center from August 29th to September 1st, and downtown Seattle became a gamer’s paradise for four whole days. It took place in both the Seattle Convention Center and the Summit building which expanded the experience in a way that seems to make up for previous years when actual PAX exhibits would creatively spill out onto the streets of…
Get ready to grab your pickaxe and dive deep underground—Drill Rift has just been announced, bringing a unique spin on turn-based strategy with a dwarven twist. Developed by indie studio Steam Veil Games, this upcoming colony sim fuses strategic base-building with dice-roll mechanics inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. Launching in Q4 2025 on Steam, Drill Rift will also have a playable demo available starting September 20th, right in time for Steam Next Fest. What is Drill Rift? At its core, Drill Rift puts you in charge of a dwarven mining operation buried beneath a mountain. Your job? Build up a…
When was the last time you saw a game launch an entirely new genre? Australia Did It, the latest project from acclaimed designer Rami Ismail (Nuclear Throne, Luftrausers) and co-developed by Aesthetician Labs, is looking to do exactly that. Announced today with publisher Mystic Forge, the game introduces what Ismail calls a Tactical Reverse Bullet Hell—a fusion of turn-based tower defense strategy and on-rails bullet-spewing chaos. Launching on Steam later this year, Australia Did It puts players in charge of defending a cargo train hauling precious goods across a monster-infested Atlantic seabed. At each stop, you’ll carefully deploy and merge…
Pack your bags, fuel up the RV, and get ready to test your survival skills—Long Drive North is officially hitting Early Access on Steam this November. The new trailer shows off just how wild (and chaotic) this multiplayer road trip adventure can get, whether you’re traveling solo or with up to three friends. At its core, Long Drive North is all about making it through the unforgiving American wilderness with nothing but your old, beat-up motorhome and whatever you can scavenge. You’ll have to repair and refuel your RV, keep track of your hunger, thirst, and sleep, and rely on…
The underdog story of Bang Average Football just got a major boost. Solo developer Ruairi Dorrity (aka ruairi dx) has signed a publishing deal with Secret Mode, the award-winning indie label known for curating quirky and creative games. Originally released in May 2024, Bang Average Football has already proven itself on Steam with a Very Positive rating from over 200 reviews. Built as a passion project while Dorrity worked full-time as a software engineer, the game captures the spirit of grassroots football with a cheeky arcade twist. In Bang Average Football, you step into the boots of a player-manager tasked…
Saber Interactive and stillalive studios just dropped a brand-new gameplay trailer for Bus Bound, the upcoming driving sim heading to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a successful bus driver, this one’s for you. Set in the lively city of Emberville, Bus Bound isn’t just about steering a massive vehicle through traffic—it’s about shaping the future of the city itself. Every route you take, stop you upgrade, and passenger you pick up helps transform Emberville into a more connected, pedestrian-friendly community. And with solo and co-op play, you…
If you’re looking for something soothing to sink into, Swan Song might be exactly what you need. Belgian indie studio Business Goose has released a playable demo for their upcoming musical puzzle game, now available on Steam. Set inside an ancient music box, Swan Song blends clever puzzle design with emotional storytelling. The premise is simple yet elegant: place musical notes on a scale to compose melodies that guide a small swan safely back to its nest. Turn the key, watch your composition come to life, and see how it transforms the level around you. The game pairs its unique…