Adventure
124 storiesThis tag groups releases by the decisions, discoveries and authored situations that carry them forward rather than by a single camera style. Coverage can address writing, environmental design, puzzles, performance, accessibility, branching choices, version differences and the ways particular games balance player agency with a directed story.
Tango Rio's Island Mystery Gets a November Release
Bean Adventure Agency and Dionous Games have set 10 November 2026 for the comedic point-and-click game. Its search crosses more than 50 illustrated locations, with Steam Next Fest participation announced for 19 October.
Uncle Lee's Cookbook Brings Five Strange Adventures to Switch
Relatively Painless Games and Dionous Games have brought Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster to Nintendo Switch. A 20 percent launch discount runs through 23 October 2026.
Dark Alley brings a Kyoto mystery to Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox in November
JanduSoft and solo developer CheesecakeGames say Dark Alley will launch on 5 November 2026 for Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Detective Thomas Bennett travels to Kyoto to find a missing colleague, a case that leads him towards the Yakuza.
The Vessel Makes Two Characters Part of Every Puzzle
Solo developer Fist Pump Games has announced The Vessel for Steam. The 150-level puzzle adventure asks players to control two characters at once, with voiced dialogue and multiple story endings.
Three Cosmic Void Adventures Launch on GOG
Dionous Games and Cosmic Void have released Midnight Saturn, Blood Nova and The Corruption Within on GOG. Launch discounts run until 16 October 2026.
VCR83 turns security cameras into a test of trust
Galactic Crows and Tarba Paul Cornel have announced VCR83 for PC via Steam. The surveillance horror game features four locations, six modes, Tokens, playable Aftermath sequences and a virtual assistant that grows more involved over time.
Escape from 8-Bit High Brings Retro Puzzles and Rock Battles to Steam and GOG
Escape from 8-Bit High is now available on Steam and GOG for Windows, with a 15% launch discount running until October 13. A free Steam demo is also available, while the supplied release materials list Mac and Linux support.
Midnighters unveils indie slate with two playable Steam demos
Australian publisher Midnighters has revealed five indie projects and launched Steam demos for Stonefall and Puppy Truck. The slate covers puzzle games, fantasy combat, toybox simulation and more.
IDEA FACTORY Unveils IFChronicle and Detective Thriller ICONOLOGY
IDEA FACTORY has introduced IFChronicle, a new story-driven game brand, and ICONOLOGY, its first title. The detective visual novel uses cognitive paintings to investigate unsolved crimes and is planned for Nintendo Switch and Steam, with no release date announced.
Legends of Hearts requires two players
Angscope has announced Legends of Hearts for PC on Steam, where two-player co-op is mandatory and corrupted emotions are purified instead of fought. The release date is still undecided, and a free demo is planned, but the available search record does not independently verify those details.
FlopHop Brings Ponchee's Space Adventure to Osaka
Bunny Space Odyssey: FlopHop will appear at OSAKA INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 on October 3-4. A related Steam event will give Japanese players another way to discover Ponchee's space adventure.
RollerGirl Opens Steam Playtest Signups for a 2000s Summer Adventure
Pushing Vertices has opened Steam signups for RollerGirl's community playtest. The 2000s-inspired slice-of-life adventure follows Naomi through rollerblading errands, local drama, indie music choices and teenage romance, with no full release date announced yet.
Shared Custody Turns Demonic Babysitting Into Co-op Survival
EAT PANT has announced Shared Custody for PC on Steam. The co-op game puts up to four players in the role of demons escorting Sprog through dangerous worlds, but no release date has been confirmed.
Hold On Turns Awe Into a Short Interactive Experience
The Sheep's Meow has announced Hold On for Steam on PC and Mac in 2027. The short interactive experience links microscopic and cosmic moments through simple interactions, while keeping its full scope deliberately concise.
Yokai Mart Demo Comes to Steam Before Next Fest
GudaGuda Studio has released a free Steam demo for Yokai Mart ahead of its Steam Next Fest appearance from 19 to 26 October 2026. The full game is planned for Q1 2027.
Curse of Resthaven launches on four platforms on October 29
Digital Bandidos and Hilltop Studios will release Curse of Resthaven on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 29, 2026. An expanded demo with progress that carries into the full game will arrive first.
Farming Camp Opens on PC and Consoles
Farming Camp launched digitally and physically on selected platforms on 24 September 2026. Players can get the digital edition at 20% off for two weeks as Alessandra begins her summer challenge.
Million Gems Turns One Million Jewels Into a Magical Escape
Solo developer Liviu Globa has announced Million Gems: Sorting Wizard for PC via Steam. The cosy first-person game traps players in a castle where sorting one million gems is the only way out.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies VR reaches Quest in 2027
Amata K.K. will bring Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies to Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S and Meta VR Glasses in 2027. The VR version will use voice commands, hand tracking and three-dimensional courtroom investigations.
After-State: WoLong reveals an Underworld mystery
Right Mind has announced After-State: WoLong for PC, a surreal murder mystery in which Zhuge Liang investigates serial killings alongside Sherlock Holmes inside a snowbound lodge in the Underworld Olympics.
Tape 101 Turns Grief Into a Liminal Horror Game on Steam
Tape 101: Liminal Descent is now available on Steam for $9.99 with a launch discount. Players move through looping spaces and use an RC car to uncover a story shaped by grief.
We Were Here Tomorrow launches its co-op puzzle adventure on October 20
Total Mayhem Games will release We Were Here Tomorrow on 20 October 2026 for Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new entry moves the series into a retro-futuristic setting built around communication and shared puzzle solving.
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth arrives on Switch 2 and PS5
Hyper Games has released Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 for $19.99. Existing Switch owners can upgrade for free, while physical editions are available through iam8bit.
Zozo and the Lost Dreams brings cartoon chaos to Tokyo Game Show
Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a platformer-Metroidvania inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, is being showcased at Tokyo Game Show with its inventive visuals and playful combat mechanics drawing attention from attendees
CRACK brings giant egg co-op adventure to Steam this October
Developer Rafoli has announced CRACK a 1-4 player co-op adventure where players work together to crack open a giant egg in a secretive lab The game is set for release on Steam on 26 October and features community-driven development
Bloomwalker store pages go live for Xbox PlayStation and Steam
Netmarble has launched official store pages for Bloomwalker on Xbox PlayStation and Steam alongside a new trailer from Tokyo Game Show 2026 giving players a first look at the crafting adventure's customisable Pocket Dimension
ÁRIDA 2 demo brings new quest system and map expansion to Tokyo Game Show
Aoca Game Lab has released a new demo for ÁRIDA 2: Rise of the Brave on Steam, fully localised in Japanese and featuring a revamped quest system, expanded map areas and new interaction mechanics during Tokyo Game Show 2026
Pardon My French Toast release date set for Switch and Steam
ReRolled Studio has announced that Pardon My French Toast will launch on 29 October 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam, with a playable demo and pre-order discount available ahead of release
Backrooms Level X Deluxe Edition brings physical horror to PlayStation 5
Tesura Games and Firenut Games have announced the Backrooms Level X Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5, with a physical release set for 27 November and pre-orders now open at major retailers
Dice of Kalma surpasses one million downloads on Steam and mobile
Pepperbox Studios has confirmed that Dice of Kalma has reached over one million downloads across Steam, iOS and Android, with new updates and an animated lore series now available for players
Colorbound release date set for October on PC and consoles
Panpipe Studio and Whitethorn Games have confirmed Colorbound will launch on 12 October 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and both Nintendo Switch systems, promising a colour-driven puzzle adventure rooted in Aymara culture
.45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND brings hybrid gunplay to Tokyo Game Show 2026
Sukeban Games will debut a hands-on demo of .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND at Tokyo Game Show 2026, showcasing its blend of real-time and turn-based gunfights in a dystopian cyberpunk setting for PC players ahead of its autumn release window
Mister Scary brings retro Halloween platforming to all major consoles
CALGAMES and Ratalaika Games have confirmed Mister Scary will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam on 2 October 2026, offering a Halloween-themed platformer with NES roots and a £5.99 price point
It Takes Two brings free upgrade and cross-play to Nintendo Switch 2
Electronic Arts and Hazelight Studios have confirmed It Takes Two will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this October with a free upgrade for existing Switch owners and new cross-platform Friend's Pass support
Hela of Mice & Magic release date set for December on all major platforms
Windup Games and Knights Peak have locked in 1 December 2026 for the global release of Hela of Mice & Magic on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, with a collector's Harmony Edition available in physical stores
Isle of Reveries launches on all major platforms with puzzle driven adventure
Isle of Reveries has officially released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Players take on the role of Lief the owl, tackling dungeons and puzzles in a metroidvania-inspired world with co-op support and settlement building
Honeycomb The World Beyond launches on PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Honeycomb The World Beyond is now available on PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S introducing players to the alien world of Sota7 with a focus on scientific exploration base construction and ecosystem experimentation
Beyond the Dark Nightwatch sets October launch for Switch 2 co-op horror
Atlantis Studio has locked in 22 October 2026 for Beyond the Dark Nightwatch on Nintendo Switch 2. The co-op horror adventure promises asymmetric roles and a Friend's Pass system for shared play across Switch generations
Akupara Direct marks ten years with new games and Switch 2 releases
Akupara Games has marked its tenth anniversary with the first Akupara Direct showcase, revealing new titles, Switch 2 releases and a physical Rain World Anthology Edition. Here's what was actually announced and what it means for players
Guns and Gargoyles demo brings retro RPG survival to Steam players
Team Ruphi has launched a playable demo for Guns and Gargoyles on Steam, offering a pixel-art RPG with survival mechanics set in Germany's Schwarzwald. The solo developer aims to capture classic RPG immersion while introducing new challenges
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