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SoulQuest appearing on Nintendo Switch this week
SoulQuest, a side-scrolling spectacle fighter developed by indie.io and SoulBlade Studio, is launching on Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2026, for $19.99. The game features a combat system with freeform combos and magical abilities, set against a backdrop of Celtic folklore and Arthurian myth rendered in pixel art.
Skip the queues and retire the folding chairs - this month's indie.io release slate saves you from the Gamescom grind
Indie publisher indie.io is offering discounts and demos for several upcoming titles on Steam to coincide with Gamescom. Featured games include the park management sim Monster Park Tycoon, the desert strategy title Dunebound Tactics, the survival adventure Mayday: The Survival Island, and the prehistoric survival simulator Polylithic. Cozy games We Took That Trip and Cozy Builder, along with the esports management sim Esports Manager 2026, are also highlighted.
Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint’s Bone-Crunching Beat ‘Em Up Action Hits Xbox
Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint, a brutal side-scrolling beat 'em up inspired by Korean crime dramas, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Developed by Hack The Publisher and published by indie.io, the game features a detective seeking revenge for his family's murder, utilizing environmental objects as weapons in its violent combat.
Codename CURE II Released
Codename CURE II, a co-op first-person shooter from Raptor Byte and indie.io, is now available for free on Windows PC via Steam. Players can support the game through optional purchases.
City States: Medieval Released
City States: Medieval has officially launched on PC, concluding its Early Access period. Developed by Reverie World Studios and published by indie.io, this city-building game is now available in its full release.
Cargo, Please!
The cozy, top-down delivery game Cargo, Please! will launch on Steam worldwide on August 5, 2026. Developed by solo indie developer Cyber752 Games and published by indie.io, the game involves hauling packages, evading police, and building a trucking empire.
The Stars Obey the Strongest. Conjurers Launches July 28 on Steam.
Conjurers, a turn-based tactics game developed by Carl Treadway and published by indie.io, is set to launch on Steam on July 28, 2026. Players command creatures of the Zodiac, seize rival constellations, and build a hybrid army to ultimately unseat the Immortal Aquarius. The game features terrain-driven tactics and a deck-building system with 150 creature cards.
A single city-state against empires: the hybrid strategy game leaves Early Access with its full 1.0 release
The hybrid strategy game City States: Medieval has left Early Access and launched its full 1.0 version on July 24, 2026. Developed by Reverie World Studios and published by indie.io, the game focuses on a merchant city-state surviving between larger empires in the 12th century and is available on Steam and the indie.io Store.
The Pen Has a Date: Graphite, the Roguelike RPG Born from a Kid's Notebook, Launches July 27
The roguelike RPG Graphite, developed by RipRed and published by indie.io, is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 27, 2026. A free demo covering the game's first act is available now, showcasing its unique pen-and-ink art style and timeline-based combat.
Dwarf Delve This Month
Gloom Box and indie.io have announced that Dwarf Delve will launch for Windows PC on July 27th. The game aims to offer a new take on the roguelite and loot-extraction genres.
It’s a Dwarf’s Life in the Mines: Dwarf Delve to Release on July 27th
Gloom Box and indie.io announced that the rogue-lite extraction adventure game Dwarf Delve will launch on PC via Steam on July 27th, 2026. Players will descend into procedurally generated mines, collecting ores and relics while managing risks of collapse and time running out. Resources gathered can be used for permanent upgrades and new equipment.
Codename CURE II This Month
Raptor Byte and indie.io have announced that Codename CURE II, a free-to-play co-op first-person shooter, will launch on July 24th. Players will be able to team up to battle zombies in the game.
Codename CURE II Storms Steam July 24, Bringing a Day-One DLC Pack
Codename CURE II, a free-to-play cooperative first-person shooter, is set to launch on Steam on July 24, 2026. Developed by Raptor Byte and published by indie.io, the game will also feature a Combat Specialist Pack DLC at launch. The game supports five-player squads or offline play with AI bots, featuring dynamic objective-based missions and class-based combat.
Esports Manager 2026 Launches Today: Build a Championship Team or Watch It Fall Apart
Esports Manager 2026, a deep esports management simulation developed by Neurona Games and published by indie.io, has launched today on PC via Steam and the indie.io Store. The game allows players to manage all aspects of a professional esports organization, from player contracts and roster building to live match tactics and staff management. The game features over 325 real organizations and allows for custom database management, with a launch price of $19.99 USD and a 20% discount.
Dunebound Tactics Brings Survival, Sacrifice, and Tactical Warfare to Steam Next Fest
Terahard Studios and indie.io have released an updated demo for their roguelite turn-based tactical RPG, Dunebound Tactics, for Steam Next Fest. The demo introduces new content and gameplay improvements based on community feedback, allowing players to experience the survival and tactical warfare elements of the game.
Put your best freak forward in Monster Zoo Tycoon, a horror house management sim where your customers can become cultists or cuisine
Monster Zoo Tycoon is a new management simulation game that blends horror themes with tycoon gameplay, tasking players with running a haunted attraction. Players must manage staff, capture supernatural creatures, and balance cult growth with profit margins. The article also briefly mentions other indie.io titles like We Took That Trip, Dunebound Tactics, and Cozy Builder.
Monster Zoo Tycoon Announced
OverPowered Team and indie.io have announced Monster Zoo Tycoon, a new tycoon game with horror elements. The game is listed as "coming soon" on Steam, with further details to be revealed.
Throwback strategy RPG Dark Deity 3 announced
Publisher Indie.io and developer Sword & Axe have announced Dark Deity III, the next installment in their tactical RPG series. The game is in development for Windows PC via Steam, with a release date yet to be announced. The sequel promises a sweeping story across nations and the afterlife, featuring tactical grid-based combat, deep unit customization, and replayability through a built-in randomizer.
Form League-Winning Rosters in Esports Manager 2026, Launching on PC, July 6
Esports Manager 2026, an esports management simulation developed by Neurona Games in partnership with indie.io, is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 6, 2026. The game allows players to build and manage professional esports organizations, recruit talent, negotiate contracts, and strategize for tournament victories.
Monster Zoo Tycoon Tasks Players to Build a Monster Park and Run a Secret Cult
Monster Zoo Tycoon, a darkly comedic management simulator from Overpowered Team and indie.io, was revealed during the IGN Live Indie Loop showcase. Players will build and manage a monster park featuring creatures like vampires and zombies, while secretly operating a cult devoted to the Dark Lord. The game challenges players to balance zoo profitability and visitor satisfaction with cult expansion and supernatural operations, with a release planned for PC.