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Light No Fire's Team Size Matches No Man's Sky Launch, Hello Games Confirms
Hello Games has revealed that Light No Fire is being developed by a compact team of 12 to 20 people, mirroring the studio's approach with No Man's Sky at launch and raising questions about the scale and pace of the new survival project
A Game About Penguins Launches on PC in August with Free Prologue
A Game About Penguins, developed by CO's Entertainment and published by Ultimate Games S.A., is set for PC release on 10 August 2026. Players can already try the free prologue, offering a preview of the sandbox co-op experience
Indie Dev Raises Alarm After Google AI Reveals Private Game Detail
A solo developer behind Operation Octo has reported that Google's Gemini AI surfaced a confidential character name from their unreleased content, prompting new questions about how AI systems access and process private game development data
Studio Reset Reveals The Eventide, a Neon-Noir Supernatural Mystery
BioWare veterans at Studio Reset have announced The Eventide, a supernatural detective game set in a neon-lit Canadian city, promising creative risks and narrative depth rarely seen in AAA development
Devolver Digital to Delist from AIM and Return to Private Ownership
Devolver Digital has announced plans to delist from the AIM market and become a private company again, citing shareholder pressures and the realities of game development as key reasons for the move
The Secret of Weepstone Demo Brings 1980s RPG Nostalgia to Steam
The Secret of Weepstone demo is now available on Steam, offering players a taste of its hand-drawn, monochrome dungeon-crawling inspired by classic tabletop RPGs and early Macintosh adventures
Upcoming indie games for 2026: release dates, genres and platforms
A diverse line-up of indie games is scheduled for 2026 and beyond, with confirmed release dates, platform details and a wide range of genres from management sims to horror and adventure titles
Penbeat brings synchronised drawing and music to Steam this August
Indie developer Hight has announced Penbeat, a DJ-inspired music player that links drawing to sound, launching for Windows on Steam on 7 August 2026 with a launch discount
Advent of Adventure Solo RPG Calendar Nears End of Kickstarter Campaign
Advent of Adventure, a solo journaling RPG presented as an advent calendar, is approaching the final days of its Kickstarter campaign, offering players a narrative-driven experience ahead of the holiday season
Beaten Path Announced for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch in 2027
Beaten Path, a solo-developed tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, has been officially revealed for PC and current-gen consoles, with a 2027 release window and a fully voice-acted cast
Angel Guardian demo launches on Steam with Twitch viewer integration
Corgee Inc. has released a public demo for Angel Guardian during Steam Cyberpunk Fest, offering players a first look at its 90s anime-inspired sci-fi action and optional Twitch integration that lets viewers influence gameplay in real time
Mr Trippy Announced as Ice Cream Truck Management Sim with a Criminal Twist
Developer Silver Bullet has revealed Mr Trippy, a management sim for PC where players operate an ice cream truck with a hidden illegal trade, blending legitimate sales with high-risk criminal activity
Gambeat brings chess roguelike deckbuilding to Steam with a twist
Odd Dog Games has announced Gambeat, a chess-inspired roguelike deckbuilder now live on Steam, where players compete for points using customisable pieces and over 200 stickers for tactical variety
Dangerous Diver launches on Steam with physics-based arcade gameplay
Shaggy Mane Studios has released Dangerous Diver on Steam, offering a physics-driven arcade challenge with a story mode, five tournament locations and unlockable content for PC players
Rogue Point leaves Early Access with new map, weapons and mod support
Crowbar Collective and team17 have launched Rogue Point out of Steam Early Access, adding a new map, extra weapons, a fire-wielding boss and full mod support for the four-player co-op shooter
Rogue Roulette Announced for PC with Strategy and Luck-Focused Roguelike Play
Siphon Shock has revealed Rogue Roulette, a new roguelike for PC that blends strategic ability selection with roulette-inspired mechanics and randomised runs. The game is now available to wishlist on Steam, with no confirmed release date yet
Probably Stolen brings cyberpunk shopkeeping to Steam playtest
tinyBuild and Questing Goose Studio have announced Probably Stolen, a cyberpunk shop simulator set on a dystopian space station, now available for public playtesting on Steam with a debut trailer and early gameplay details
Cyber Rail demo brings high-speed FPS roguelike action to Steam
Torn Ace Studios has launched the first public demo for Cyber Rail, a fast-paced roguelike first-person shooter set on a flying diesel train, now available for PC players to try on Steam
Jo & Rubi: A Cozy Expedition announced for Steam with wishlist now open
Nukuna Interactive and Ivy Juice Games have revealed that Jo & Rubi: A Cozy Expedition, previously released on mobile, is coming to Steam for PC. The Steam page is now live, but a release date has not yet been confirmed
Machine Party launches on Steam with deadly minigames and multiplayer
Machine Party, a new collection of violent party minigames for 2-4 players from Mike Klubnika and GDeavid, is now available on Steam with a launch discount and support for multiple languages
13th Ball: The Nightmare Shift Opens Closed Steam Playtest Registration
Bumi Studio and Web Global Gaming have announced a closed playtest for 13th Ball: The Nightmare Shift, with registration open on Steam from 31 July to 5 August 2026. Player feedback will help shape the upcoming narrative-horror game
Fractured Worlds Sets August Release for PS5, Steam and Epic Games Store
Laser Guided Games has confirmed that Fractured Worlds, a dark fantasy action RPG led by Matt Oelfke, will exit early access and launch in full on PlayStation 5, Steam and Epic Games Store on 26 August 2026
Astro Burn 1.0 launches on Steam and GOG with co-op bullet-hell action
Beyond The Pixels has released Astro Burn version 1.0 for PC via Steam and GOG, delivering a modern take on 16-bit cute-'em-up shooters with local co-op, competitive speedrun features and a distinctive snack-based weapon system
Bread & Fred Limited Edition Physical Release Announced for PS5 and Switch
Strictly Limited has revealed a physical edition of Bread & Fred for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, bringing the co-op platformer to collectors and players seeking a boxed release for the first time
The House Dreams Along With Them demo launches on Steam for PC and Steam Deck
Solo developer Jeffrey Nordin has released a playable demo for The House Dreams Along With Them, a dark first-person puzzle adventure now available on Steam for PC and Steam Deck, offering players a first look at its enigmatic dream-based mechanics
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac and Linux with 2028 Release Target
Ron Gilbert has officially revealed Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to the acclaimed 2017 adventure, now in development for PC, Mac and Linux with a planned launch in early 2028. Key original team members are returning for this self-published project
Hyperstacks launches on Steam VR and Meta with full release and editor
Squirrel Bytes has released Hyperstacks, a VR action platformer eight years in development, on Steam VR and Meta. The 1.0 update brings campaign levels, combat, parkour, puzzles and a full in-game level editor for community creations
Wobbly Life Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release for 20 August with Space Update
Curve Games and RubberBandGames have confirmed Wobbly Life will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on 20 August, bringing new multiplayer features, save migration, and the Space Update to the platform
Goeland: Seagull Adventure Announced for PC Release in Late 2026
Maarti Games has officially revealed Goeland: Seagull Adventure, a sandbox title in development for PC and targeting a Q4 2026 launch. The game invites players to cause chaos or lend a wing as a mischievous seagull in an open world
Afterglow launches on iOS and Android as post-apocalyptic mobile MMORPG
Shadow Council has released Afterglow, a post-apocalyptic sandbox MMORPG for mobile, now available free on iOS and Android. The game targets players seeking meaningful progression and social play without traditional MMO time demands
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