Adventure
79 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.
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu Teaser Debuts
A new teaser trailer for Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu has been revealed at Pokémon XP, confirming Disney+ as the exclusive global streaming platform for the stop-motion series launching in 2027
4 Penny Coffins Revealed as Social Deduction Thriller Set in 1888 London
Other Ocean Interactive has announced 4 Penny Coffins, a social investigation game set in 19th-century Whitechapel, blending detective work with horror elements and supporting both multiplayer and solo play
Militsioner Announced for PC, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass in 2027
Militsioner, a first-person city exploration game with a surreal twist, has been officially revealed for PC, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, with a 2027 release window confirmed during the Xbox @ Gamescom Showcase
Odd Town Brings Retro Sandbox Mystery to PC in September 2026
Odd Town, a retro-inspired first-person sandbox adventure from The Flying Baguette and HYPERSTRANGE, is set to launch on PC via Steam in September 2026, offering players a compact open-town experience with a focus on mystery and consequence
Amphibian Revealed as Story-Driven Frog RPG for PC and Consoles
JARCORP Interactive has announced Amphibian, a narrative-focused Super2D RPG set in a world of talking frogs and toads, coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2028
MR. RECORDS Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 with New Gameplay Trailer
Wired Productions and Glee-Cheese have confirmed MR. RECORDS for Nintendo Switch 2, debuting a new gameplay trailer at the Future Games Show during Gamescom and highlighting its rhythm adventure structure
Cutout Announced by 906 Games and Big Blue Sky Games at gamescom 2026
906 Games and Big Blue Sky Games have revealed Cutout, a side-scrolling action-horror adventure set in a handcrafted fairy tale world, during the Find Your Next Game showcase at gamescom 2026, with a demo available for attendees and a 2027 release planned
MADE IN JAPAN Collection to Showcase 12 Indie Games at PAX West 2026
The MADE IN JAPAN Collection, powered by JETRO, will debut at PAX West 2026 with a curated line-up of Japanese indie games, hands-on demos, and exclusive event merchandise for attendees
Showa American Story Preview: Bizarre RPG Mixes Parody with Rough Combat
Showa American Story has resurfaced with a hands-on preview, revealing a retro-inspired RPG world packed with cultural parodies and eccentric humour, but also highlighting concerns about combat depth and mechanical polish ahead of release
1001 Threads of Mizan Preview: New Action-Adventure Blends Solo and Co-op Play
MBC Game Studio has revealed 1001 Threads of Mizan, an action-adventure inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, with a focus on both single-player and drop-in co-op gameplay. Early impressions highlight its unique setting and accessible combat system
Sea of Remnants Shows 10 Minutes of Gameplay and Reveals New Details
Joker Studios has released over 10 minutes of new Sea of Remnants gameplay, highlighting its roguelike structure, dice-based combat, and world-building ahead of its 2027 launch on PC, consoles, and mobile
Well Dweller release date set for September on all major platforms
Top Hat Studios and Kyle Thompson have confirmed Well Dweller will launch on 22 September 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with day-one Xbox Game Pass access and enhanced visuals on Switch 2
Nautus Preview: Survival-Crafting Meets Undersea Exploration on a Tropical Island
Magic Design Studios has revealed Nautus, a survival-crafting adventure set on a tropical island with a strong focus on underwater exploration and community building. The game blends cosy surface life with Metroidvania-inspired submersible gameplay
My Dear Emma Demo Playable at gamescom 2026 in Cologne
Soulven has confirmed that My Dear Emma, its narrative-driven first-person adventure, will be available to play in demo form at gamescom 2026, with the team present in Hall 10.2 for hands-on sessions and direct discussion
GamingUp Showcase 2026 Unveils Over 35 DACH Region Games
The inaugural GamingUp Showcase highlighted more than 35 upcoming and recent games from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, offering new trailers, gameplay reveals and developer insights across a wide range of genres
Ukiyo Studios Brings Dead As Disco, Rain98 and More to Gamescom 2026
Ukiyo Studios has confirmed its return to gamescom 2026, showcasing a varied selection of indie games including Dead As Disco, Rain98, Dungeon Lurker and ANOMALITH at Hall 10.1, Booth F063, with hands-on demos available
The Sinking City 2 Channels Resident Evil With Lovecraftian Survival Horror
Frogwares' The Sinking City 2 draws clear inspiration from Resident Evil, blending classic survival horror mechanics with a detailed 1920s New England setting and Cthulhu mythos influences
Kitaria Fables 2 Closed Beta Applications Open for September Steam Test
Applications are now open for the Kitaria Fables 2 closed beta, with selected players able to test a substantial portion of the game on Steam this September ahead of its full release in spring 2027 across multiple platforms
Domain Paradox: Growth Announced for Ukrainian Games Festival 2026
Techno Dwarves have officially announced Domain Paradox: Growth, a narrative-driven anomaly-hunting walking simulator, as part of the Ukrainian Games Festival 2026, with a Steam page and teaser now available for players to explore
Frog Island Launches on Steam With Creature Collecting and Life Sim Features
DevFrog's Frog Island, a point-and-click life sim focused on frog collecting and island caretaking, is now available on Steam for PC. The game offers a story-driven experience with customisation, farming, and exploration elements
PachiPals Announced for Game Boy Color with October 2026 Release Date
Incube8 Games has revealed PachiPals, a new monster-catching RPG with pinball mechanics for Game Boy Color, launching on 18 October 2026. Physical pre-orders are open, while the digital edition is available immediately
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 Brings Engine Upgrade and New Content
GSC Game World has confirmed that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive its substantial Update 2.0 on 20 August, introducing a new engine version, visual overhaul, additional weapons and gameplay features for all owners
Concrete Burial Release Date Set for 17 September on Steam
Concrete Burial, a first-person horror game from Games From The Abyss and DreadXP, launches 17 September on Steam, challenging players to retrieve four artefacts and confront a mysterious entity in a brutalist crypt
Silver Pines Channels '90s Survival Horror With Modern Indie Style
Wych Elm Games has revealed Silver Pines, a pixel-art survival horror adventure inspired by classics like Silent Hill and Alan Wake, with a demo highlighting its atmospheric visuals, resource scarcity and Lynchian narrative influences
Voice Heist announced as AI-powered comedy game for PC in 2027
Meant Well Games has revealed Voice Heist, a first-person comedy action game for PC where players issue spoken commands to an AI-driven robot partner, with all processing handled locally on the player's machine
Molly the Marble Steam Beta Prioritises Accessibility and Cross-Platform Play
Dapper Duck Software will run a Steam beta for The Magical Quest of Molly the Marble from 21-23 August, focusing on accessibility and cross-platform compatibility across Windows, Linux and Steam Deck. Sign-ups are open but space is limited
Last Pirates: Die Together Sets Sail on Steam with Co-op Extraction Horror
Last Pirates: Die Together, a new co-op extraction horror comedy from RetroStyle Games and Judatone Studios, is now available on Steam with a launch discount and full online multiplayer support
Stormforge Demo Arrives on Steam Ahead of PvE Survival Fest
Roboto Games has released the public demo for Stormforge, its upcoming fantasy survival crafting game, on Steam. Players can try out early content and features before the Early Access launch and the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
Nimbit Frontier Enters Early Access on Steam With Free Demo and Discount
Nimbit Frontier, developed by Megasploot, has launched in Early Access on Steam, offering a 10% discount and a free demo. The creature-raising life sim features over 20 hours of content and plans for an 18-month Early Access period
Epic Mickey Director Criticises Disney Plus Oswald Series for Overlooking Game's Role
Warren Spector, director of Epic Mickey, has voiced frustration that the new Disney Plus Oswald series does not acknowledge the game or its developers for reviving the character after decades of absence
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Physical Edition Dated for PS5
Atari and Microids have announced the retail release date for Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf - Kindred Spirits Edition on PlayStation 5, confirming a physical launch for 29 October 2026 with exclusive collector content
House 2 Release Date Set for 28 August on Steam
Bark Bark Games and Glowstick Entertainment have confirmed House 2 will launch on Steam this August, with console and mobile versions following in September. The sequel introduces a new art style and expanded gameplay features
Songs of Glimmerwick Sets PC Release for September 2026
Eastshade Studios has confirmed Songs of Glimmerwick will launch on PC via Steam on 30 September 2026, with console versions planned for a later date. The story-driven witch academy RPG blends adventure and life simulation elements
Neo Berlin 2087 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2028
ByteRockers' Games has revealed that Neo Berlin 2087, developed by Elysium Games, is scheduled to launch globally in 2028 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The announcement was accompanied by a cinematic trailer and initial gameplay details
Inside's Decade: Why Playdead's Puzzle Platformer Still Resonates
Playdead's Inside, first released as a timed Xbox exclusive in 2016, remains a benchmark for atmospheric puzzle platformers. We examine its technical polish, narrative ambiguity and lasting influence as it marks ten years since launch
The Watcher Announced for PC as Psychological Surveillance Sim
Indie studio Yesterday's Sandwich has revealed The Watcher, a psychological surveillance simulator set in a totalitarian city. The game is in development for PC, with its first trailer and screenshots now available for viewing
House House Pauses on Big Walk Updates as Studio Takes Post-Launch Break
House House has confirmed there are no immediate content updates planned for Big Walk, with the studio focusing on rest after launch and encouraging players to explore the game's open-ended systems
Dead Stop - No Vacancy brings retro horror to Steam on 13 August 2026
Camel 101 has set 13 August 2026 for the Steam release of Dead Stop - No Vacancy, a standalone first-person horror game inspired by classic slasher films and environmental storytelling
Plungeez Release Date Set for August 2026 on All Major Platforms
Team Zeroth's debut title Plungeez, a 16-bit metroidvania puzzle-platformer, is launching on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch on 13 August 2026, with a demo already available on Steam and a launch discount confirmed
No Man's Sky Marks 10 Years With Less Than 1% of Planets Explored
Hello Games has revealed that, a decade after launch, players have explored under 1% of No Man's Sky's 18 quintillion planets, as the studio celebrates the game's anniversary and teases its next major update
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