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Dark Deity 3 Announced
Sword & Axe and indie.io have announced Dark Deity 3, the next entry in the tactical RPG series. The game is slated for release on Windows PC via Steam, with a world premiere trailer offering a first look at the upcoming title.
Dark Deity Returns for Its Final Chapter in Dark Deity 3
Dark Deity 3, the final chapter in the tactical RPG trilogy developed by Sword & Axe LLC and published by indie.io, was revealed during the IGN Live Indie Loop showcase. The game will feature two parallel campaigns across the living world and afterlife, with players leading armies against death cults. It will include 28 playable units, 74 classes, over 100 weapons, and 60+ rings, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Dark Deity III announced for PC
indie.io and Sword & Axe have announced Dark Deity III, the conclusion to the strategy RPG trilogy, for PC via Steam. The game features tactical grid-based combat, deep unit customization with a built-in randomizer, and a story spanning across worlds. A release date has not yet been announced.
The Abbess Garden
The Abbess Garden is a gardening simulator with a tacked-on mystery plot that ultimately feels inconsequential and dull. While the game features pleasant music and environmental sounds, the core gardening mechanics lack refinement, the garden space is limited, and camera controls are frustrating. Despite its potential for educational content, the game falls short due to its incomplete narrative and oversimplified plant information, resulting in an experience that is neither engaging in gameplay nor story.
Undockable Demo Now Available on Steam: Experience the Madness Firsthand
The roguelike bullet hell game Undockable, developed by NyxArc Games and published by indie.io, has released an updated demo on Steam. The demo features redesigned visuals, revamped systems, and new boss fights, allowing players to experiment with its modular ship-building combat system. Players can download the demo and wishlist the full game.
Experience Chess Like Never Before in this Asymmetric Roguelike
Clover Bite and indie.io announced that the turn-based strategy roguelike Once A Pawn A King will leave Early Access on June 15th for PC. The game reimagines chess with asymmetric gameplay, dynamic party building, and randomized boards, requiring players to rescue the Black King from the White King.
The Dead Await Leaves Early Access
The Dead Await, a zombie-infested deckbuilding RPG developed by Shotx and indie.io, has officially launched on Steam for PC, exiting Early Access. The 1.0 release includes a new trailer showcasing gameplay elements.
Zombie Survival Deckbuilder The Dead Await, Launches Into 1.0 Today
The zombie survival deck-builder The Dead Await has officially launched into Version 1.0 on PC via Steam and the indie.io Store. Developed by Shotx Studio and published by indie.io, the game combines open-world survival, caravan management, and strategic deck-building combat. The 1.0 update introduces Act III, new progression systems, and an Arena mode.
Greenhearth Necromancer Released
Greenhearth Necromancer, a cozy semi-idle necromancy game, has been released on Steam for Windows and macOS. Developed by Silverstring Media and indie.io, the game allows players to raise minions from the dead.
Raise a Garden - From the Dead! Greenhearth Necromancer Now Available on Steam!
Silverstring Media and indie.io have released Greenhearth Necromancer, a cozy, semi-idle gardening simulation game, on PC via Steam. Players take on the role of a necromancer who inherits a garden, with gameplay focusing on a deliberate pace, managing both living and undead plants, and exploring themes of community, grief, and adulthood through narrative vignettes. The game is available for USD $10.99 with a launch discount.
Western Horror Survival Game Hauntsville Rides onto PlayStation 5 May 13
The Western horror survival game Hauntsville is launching on PlayStation 5 on May 13, 2026, following its initial release on Steam. Developed by Michael Janisch and published by indie.io, the game blends survival mechanics with supernatural horror inspired by North American folklore. Players can experience the cursed American frontier alone or with friends in online co-op.
Once Upon a Time in Revolutionary Mexico: Dark Adelita Now Available on Steam!
Brain-dead Rabbit Games and indie.io have released Dark Adelita on Steam, a side-scrolling shooter inspired by Mexican folklore and history. Players control Angela, an adelita, fighting supernatural threats with various weapons in levels based on Mexican states. The game is available for PC for $5.99 USD.
Post-Apocalyptic Deck-Building RPG The Dead Await Sets Full Release for May 18, 2026
The Dead Await, a post-apocalyptic deck-building survival RPG developed by Shotx Studio and published by indie.io, will launch its full 1.0 version on May 18, 2026. The game is currently available in Early Access on Steam and the indie.io Store. Players lead a caravan of survivors, managing resources and engaging in card-based combat in a zombie-infested open world.
Hack-and-Slash “SoulQuest” Vows Retribution Against the Gods Today on PC
The hack-and-slash action adventure game SoulQuest has been released on PC via Steam today, May 1, 2026. Developed by Tomas Pereyra and published by Indie.io, the game features fast-paced combat and a story of vengeance set in Celtic folklore. SoulQuest is available for $19.99 with a launch discount and full Steam Deck compatibility.
SoulQuest Released
The hack-and-slash platformer SoulQuest has been released on PC via Steam. Developed by TomasJPereyra and indie.io, the game is currently available with a 20% launch discount.
Start Your Engines – Cargo, Please! Demo Available Today on Steam
A playable demo for the quirky, high-speed delivery game Cargo, Please! is now available on Steam. Developed by indie.io and Cyber752 Games, the demo allows players to experience the core gameplay loop of accepting jobs, transporting goods, and upgrading their trucks in a single city.
Hack-and-Slash SoulQuest Debuts New Trailer at Wishlisted Showcase, Exhibits at LVL UP EXPO This Weekend
SoulQuest, a hack-and-slash action-adventure game by TomasJPereyra and indie.io, has debuted a new trailer during the Wishlisted showcase. The game will be playable at LVL UP EXPO and launches on PC via Steam on May 1, 2026, featuring retro-inspired pixel art and Celtic folklore themes.
SoulQuest Trailer Showcases Celtic-Inspired Action Ahead of May 1 Release
A new trailer for the hack-and-slash game SoulQuest has been released by developer TomasJPereyra and publisher indie.io, showcasing its Celtic folklore-inspired world and combat mechanics. The game, featuring a warrior named Alys, will launch on PC via Steam on May 1, 2026, for $19.99 and supports multiple languages and Steam Deck compatibility.
Online Multiplayer Added to Car Combat Roguelite Mad Metal Demo
The Steam demo for Mad Metal, a car combat roguelike, now features online multiplayer. Players can engage in quick matches, ranked play, and custom lobbies with physics-driven collisions and destructible environments. Mad Mechs Inc. founder Hakim Elayday stated that multiplayer was a core design goal, with publisher indie.io assisting in its implementation.
Destructible Car Combat Game Mad Metal Adds Online Multiplayer to Updated Demo
Mad Metal, a destructible car combat roguelite from Mad Mechs Inc., has received a significant update adding online multiplayer. The update, revealed at the Second Wind Games Showcase, includes quick-match, ranked play, and custom lobbies, alongside a full vehicle builder and Steam Deck support. The game features precision targeting of vehicle components and dynamically destructible arenas.