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The Merlies Is a Solarpunk Metroidvania Coming to PC and Switch
The Merlies, a solarpunk metroidvania adventure developed by Darjeeling Productions and Blue Ramen Studios, is set to release on September 29th, 2026, for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features a playful, non-combat approach where players guide tiny birds called Merlies to rebuild their village in a hopeful post-apocalyptic world.
The Merlies appearing on Nintendo Switch
Arte France and Darjeeling Productions, with co-developer Blue Ramen Studio and co-publisher GCores Publis, announced The Merlies for Nintendo Switch, launching digitally on September 29, 2026. This combat-free Metroidvania game focuses on exploration, resource gathering, and village building with a solarpunk aesthetic.
Looking For Fael launches in two weeks for PC and consoles
ARTE France and Swing Swing Submarine announced that the surreal first-person puzzle adventure game Looking For Fael will launch on July 16th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a roommate who has gone missing in an apartment that contains interconnected puzzle rooms.
Looking For Fael gets Nintendo Switch release date
Publisher ArteFrance and indie studios Swing Swing Submarine and La Poule Noire have announced that their escape game, Looking for Fael, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 16. Players will navigate surreal environments and solve spatial puzzles to uncover the truth behind a roommate's disappearance. The game is Swing Swing Submarine's first fully 3D puzzle-exploration experience.
Surreal narrative puzzle adventure Looking For Fael locks in July 16th release date on PC and consoles
The narrative puzzle adventure game Looking For Fael will be released on July 16th for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Developed by Swing Swing Submarine and La Poule Noire with ARTE France, the game tasks players with unraveling the mystery of a missing roommate whose apartment has become a surreal, shifting labyrinth.
Escape game Looking for Fael announced for Nintendo Switch
The escape game Looking for Fael is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer, developed by Swing Swing Submarine, La Poule Noire, and ARTE France. Players will decipher mysteries within an apartment that has transformed into a surreal maze, using a 90s-inspired console called the Game Leaf to solve puzzles and uncover the truth about a missing roommate.
ARTE France Announces Narrative Exploration Game Beyond the Plastic Wall
ARTE France has announced Beyond the Plastic Wall, a 2.5D narrative adventure game developed by MOTVIND STUDIOS. Players will explore a desolate world as Hal, a scavenger tasked with delivering lost letters, engaging with mechanical puzzles and interacting with inhabitants. The game is set to release on PC via Steam with a distinctive 2.5D art style blending pixel art and modern visual effects.
Pixel art 2.5D narrative adventure Beyond the Plastic Wall announced for PC
Publisher ARTE France and developer Motvind Studios have announced Beyond the Plastic Wall, a pixel art 2.5D narrative adventure game. The title is set to be released on PC.
Pixel character action game Knuckle Paradise announced
Publisher ARTE France and developer Flying Oak Games have announced Knuckle Paradise, a pixelated character action game inspired by Hong Kong action comedies. The game is in development for Windows PC and features stylish combos, a battle-chicken sidekick, and exploration of an abandoned amusement park.
Inspired by classic Hong Kong action comedies and action games - Knuckle Paradise looks fun
Knuckle Paradise is a hand-drawn, open-world beat 'em up game developed by Flying Oak Games and ARTE France, set to release in 2027. Inspired by Hong Kong action comedies and character action games, players control Jane in a tournament within an abandoned amusement park, emphasizing aerial combos and fluid combat. The game will feature a unique tone mixing action, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling.
ARTE France and Flying Oak Games Announce Open-World Beat ‘Em Up Knuckle Paradise
ARTE France and Flying Oak Games have announced Knuckle Paradise, a new hand-drawn, open-world beat 'em up inspired by Hong Kong action comedies. Players control Jane, a fighter in an underground tournament, who must battle through eccentric opponents with the help of a fighting chicken. The game will feature combo-driven combat, exploration within an abandoned amusement park, and a story exploring themes of fairness and resilience, with a planned release on PC via Steam in 2027.
Pixel art combo-packed character action game Knuckle Paradise announced for PC
Publisher ARTE France and developer Flying Oak Games have announced Knuckle Paradise, a pixel art character action game. The title is set to be released on PC.
Interactive Game Wednesdays Mobile Tells the Story of Childhood Trauma, Out Now
The narrative-driven game Wednesdays Mobile is now available on Android, developed by The Pixel Hunt and published by ARTE France. The game addresses themes of childhood trauma, incest, and sexual abuse through interactive storytelling and management gameplay, with distinct art styles for memories and in-game environments. It aims to raise awareness about child sexual abuse while focusing on themes of trust, hope, and healing.
28th Annual IGF Award Winners Revealed
The 28th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Award winners have been revealed, celebrating innovative indie titles. Titanium Court won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize, while Poco took home Best Student Game. The ceremony honored excellence in design, visual art, audio, narrative, and audience choice awards.