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Crunchyroll Adds 80s Martial Arts Beat ‘Em Up Karate Survivor to Its Android Vault
Crunchyroll has added the action roguelite brawler Karate Survivor to its Android game lineup. Developed by Alawar and originally released on PC, the game features 80s martial arts combat and a horde-survival loop. Karate Survivor is now available on the Google Play Store for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members.
Review: Beholder: Conductor (Nintendo Switch)
Beholder: Conductor is a dystopian puzzle adventure game for the Nintendo Switch where players act as a train conductor tasked with monitoring passengers and reporting discrepancies to the Ministry. The game offers multiple endings based on player decisions, but is hampered by clunky controls and unnecessary downtime. Despite these issues, the compelling narrative and atmospheric presentation make for an engaging, albeit grim, experience.
Beholder: Conductor Pulls into Xbox Station – Are You Ready to Serve the State?
Beholder: Conductor, the latest installment in Alawar's dystopian series, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game tasks players with acting as a senior train conductor, inspecting passengers and making difficult moral decisions under the watchful eye of the State. It has already received Very Positive reviews on Steam since its debut.
Beholder: Conductor Completes Its Console Journey on Xbox Series
Alawar announced that Beholder: Conductor is now available on Xbox Series X|S, completing its console release following launches on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The game places players as a conductor on a Ministry train, tasked with inspecting passengers and carrying out assignments while making difficult choices that impact the passengers and their own future.
Wall World 2 Launches Today on Xbox Series X|S
Alawar announced that Wall World 2, the mining roguelite sequel, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, completing its console rollout. The game challenges players to mine procedurally generated depths for resources and technologies while fending off hostile creatures and upgrading their equipment.
Wall World 2 Digs Even Deeper As The Mining Roguelite Returns To Xbox
Wall World 2, the sequel to the 2023 mining roguelite, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game expands on the original's concept of piloting a robospider up a colossal wall, featuring larger mines, tougher enemies, new biomes, and expanded combat mechanics. Priced at £11.74, it offers a deeper progression system and more mysteries within its procedurally generated world.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 6 to 10
This weekly feature highlights new games releasing on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 6 and July 10. Titles include Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA SPORTS College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Wuthering Waves, among many others across various genres.
Keep the Facility Secure When Security 51 Launches on July 27
Alawar announced that its atmospheric horror security guard simulator, Security 51, will launch on Steam on July 27th. Players will step into the role of a security officer within Area 51, tasked with monitoring access and following protocols to contain anomalies.
The Last Gas Station Adds Fishing, New Rewards, and Helpful Kitten Miners
The Last Gas Station, a management simulator, has received a free update introducing fishing, new automation features, and rewards. Players can now catch various fish to complete collections and unlock decorations, while new purchasing upgrades and kitten miners help streamline operations. The game is also available at a 22% discount during the Steam Summer Sale.
Beholder: Conductor Launches on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch
Beholder: Conductor has launched on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, in addition to its existing PC release. Players assume the role of a train conductor tasked with inspecting passengers and enforcing Ministry directives aboard the Determination Bringer. The game features a choice-driven narrative where player decisions impact their fate and that of the passengers.
Clemmy's Best Indie Games Summer Showcase Returns Tomorrow, June 2nd!
Clemmy's Best Indie Games will host its Summer Showcase on June 2nd, featuring world premieres, release date reveals, and updates for numerous indie titles. The event will be broadcast on YouTube and accompanied by a Steam sale featuring participating games.
Wall World 2 gets surprise console ports
Indie developer Alawar has surprise-released console ports for their mining roguelite tower defense sequel, Wall World 2. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, in addition to its previous PC release in November 2025. Wall World 2 expands on its predecessor with new mechanics, challenges, and deeper gameplay.
Wall World 2 Launches on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch
Alawar has released Wall World 2 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. This mining roguelite sequel features new biomes, deeper customization, and more mysteries to uncover. Players will mine procedurally generated depths for resources and upgrade their robospider and equipment while defending against hostile creatures.
Security 51 Playtest is Now Live on Steam
Alawar has announced that the playtest for Security 51, an atmospheric horror security guard simulator inspired by Papers, Please and SCP, is now live on Steam. Players will work the checkpoint of an underground Area 51 bunker, verifying staff and deciding who can enter while dealing with anomalies and escalating uncertainty. The playtest is available now, with the full game planned for a 2026 release.
The Last Gas Station Released
Alawar has released The Last Gas Station, a casual simulation game, for Windows and macOS on PC platforms including the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam. The game is available with a 15% launch discount.
Monitor Passengers on a Train in New Beholder Spinoff Beholder: Conductor
Alawar Entertainment and Plug In Digital have released Beholder: Conductor, a new installment in the Beholder series, originally launched on PC in April 2025. This mobile management sim puts players in the role of a train conductor tasked with surveilling passengers, identifying rule-breakers, and making decisions that impact the narrative and lead to multiple endings.
Pump Petrol and Pursue Mysteries in The Last Gas Station — Out Now!
Alawar's narrative-rich cozy simulation game, The Last Gas Station, has launched on Steam. Players manage the last remaining gas station in a world dominated by electric vehicles, modernizing facilities, stocking shelves, and interacting with locals. The game also features a mysterious element that unfolds at night and launched with a 15% discount.
Wall World Strategy announced for PC, playtest live now
Alawar has announced Wall World Strategy for PC, a new 3D colony sim and tower defense RTS set in the Wall World universe. An open playtest is available now on Steam, with the full game targeting a Fall 2026 release. The game shifts focus from the previous action-roguelite formula to building and defending mining operations on a cliff face.
Wall World Strategy announced for PC
Alawar has announced Wall World Strategy, a new game that combines 3D colony simulation with survival elements. The game is set to be released on PC.
The Last Gas Station launches this month
Indie developer Alawar has announced that their gas station management simulation game, The Last Gas Station, will launch on Windows PC via Steam on April 28th. Players will manage and modernize an old gas station and store, expanding services and serving customers while being warned not to go out at night.
