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ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 205 - Tanuki: Pon's Summer Steam Next Fest DemoThis article previews the demo for Tanuki: Pon's Summer, an indie game available during Steam Next Fest. Players control Pon, a tanuki who takes a job as a postal worker to fund the restoration of his shrine. The demo allows players to experience BMXing around town and the countryside to help NPCs.- Pipes.exe AnnouncedCRITICAL REFLEX and Moving Pieces have announced Pipes.exe, a co-op horror game that immerses players in the personal computing environment of the 1990s. The game aims to evoke nostalgia for the beige PC era.
- SATED AnnouncedCRITICAL REFLEX has announced SATED, a new horror-themed game developed by Forest Reges. The title combines cooking and gambling roguelike elements and is slated for release on PC. Further details on its release window are expected soon.
90s screensavers-inspired co-op QA horror game Pipes.exe announced for PCPipes.exe, a cooperative horror game inspired by 90s screensavers, has been announced by publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Moving Pieces Interactive for PC via Steam. Players will investigate software bugs, repair systems, and survive threats in a digital workspace, with a playtest available now. The game supports solo play or up to four players online with integrated voice chat.
This year's PC Gaming Show will provide looks at more than 50 games and also feature a behind-the-scenes look at one of my most anticipated games of the year — here's how to tune inThe PC Gaming Show will take place on Sunday, June 7, featuring over 50 games including Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and a new project from the creator of Citizen Sleeper. The event will also include behind-the-scenes looks, competitions, and premieres. Viewers can tune in via platforms like YouTube and Twitch starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
How to watch the PC Gaming Show 2026, including Exodus extended gameplay reveal highlightsThe PC Gaming Show 2026 will air on June 7, featuring over 50 games, including extended gameplay highlights from Exodus. Hosted by Sean "Day[9]" Plott and Mica Burton, with a pre-show hosted by Frankie Ward, the event will showcase world premieres from numerous developers and publishers. The broadcast will be available on multiple platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Steam.
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.- Burden Street Station ReleasedBurden Street Station, a narrative adventure game developed by IODINE and CRITICAL REFLEX, is now available on PC via Steam. The game is currently offered with a 10% launch discount.
- CRITICAL REFLEX REVEALS TWO NEW VIDEO GAMES FOR ITS OFF-KILTER PUBLISHING LINEUPIndie publisher CRITICAL REFLEX has announced two new titles for its CR Channel lineup: Grindset T.V., an open-world first-person speedrunning platformer, and Tiny Chills - Not From Ear, a body horror game focused on ear cleaning. Grindset T.V. is developed by INFINITE ANIMAL, while Tiny Chills - Not From Ear comes from Ducktopus Games.
- GOD HAS GONE MISSING IN BURDEN STREET STATION, A SURREAL NEW NARRATIVE ADVENTURE GAME OUT NOW ON STEAMThe surreal narrative adventure game Burden Street Station, developed by IODINE and published by CRITICAL REFLEX, is now available on Steam. The game features a shapeshifting mechanic for dialogue and exploration within a '90s-inspired cosmic mystery world. It is priced at $14.99 with a limited-time launch discount.
- A Worldwide Lineup of Indies Comes to BitSummit PUNCH!Ukiyo Studios is collaborating with various developers and publishers to showcase over 50 indie games at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto. The exhibition will feature diverse titles ranging from platformers and racing games to mysteries and horror, with unique interactive experiences like playing Graveyard Keeper 2 inside a coffin and No, I’m not a Human with a real door.
- SURREAL SHAPESHIFTING ADVENTURE BURDEN STREET STATION LAUNCHES MAY 21 ON STEAMPublisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer IODINE announced that the surreal narrative adventure game Burden Street Station will launch on Steam on May 21. The game features shapeshifting mechanics, quirky dialogues, and a cosmic mystery in a world inspired by '90s adventure games. A free demo is available on Steam.
- Investigate a Real-Life Cold Case in the New Trailer for the Mystery Horror Adventure SOS Recordings, Unveiled at the Wishlisted ShowcaseCRITICAL REFLEX has announced three new horror titles: SOS Recordings, Cucina Stellata, and Grobnopolis | Last Days. A new trailer for SOS Recordings, a mystery horror adventure based on a real-life cold case, premiered at the Wishlisted showcase. The publisher also detailed Cucina Stellata, a psychological horror game focused on culinary rituals, and Grobnopolis | Last Days, an atmospheric horror experience set in 1980s Poland.
- OCCULT DETECTIVE ADVENTURE INKBLOOD DEBUTS NEW TRAILER & STEAM PLAYTEST IN SECOND WIND GAMES SHOWCASECRITICAL REFLEX and developer Hey Bird! revealed a new trailer and a Steam playtest for their occult detective adventure game Inkblood during the Second Wind Games Showcase. The playtest allows players to investigate two cases in a hand-animated world inspired by 19th-century Eastern Europe. Inkblood is set to officially release later this year.
- Mina the Hollower, Box Knight, and Rain98 Highlight a World of Indies Presented by Ukiyo Studios at PAX EastUkiyo Studios is presenting over a dozen indie games at PAX East, featuring titles like Mina the Hollower, Box Knight, and Rain98. Attendees can demo new games from developers such as Yacht Club Games and Critical Reflex, and participate in real-life versions of Buckshot Roulette and No, I’m Not a Human.
- Unsettling Horror Adventure 'No, I’m Not a Human' Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold; Gets Language Update andThe paranoia horror game No, I’m Not a Human has sold over one million units. Publisher Critical Reflex and developer Trioskaz announced the milestone alongside a new update adding Arabic, Italian, Polish, Turkish, and Ukrainian language support. A digital soundtrack and artbook are also available, with console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series in development.
- CRITICAL REFLEX’S SPINE-TINGLING THRILLER NO, I’M NOT A HUMAN RELEASES ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK TO CELEBRATE 1 MILLION UNITS SOLDIndie publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Trioskaz announced that their horror game No, I’m not a Human has sold over one million units. To celebrate, the game received an update with five new languages, a free digital artbook, and its original soundtrack by composer Max Specter is now available on various music platforms and Steam. The game is currently available on PC and is in development for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year at Game Developers Choice Awards 2026Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive won Game of the Year at the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards, also securing awards for Best Debut, Best Visual Art, Best Audio, and Best Narrative. Other notable winners included Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Best Technology and Blue Prince for Best Design and the Innovation Award. The Independent Games Festival also announced its winners, with Titanium Court taking home the Seumas McNally Grand Prize.