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tinyBuild announces multiplayer crafting zombie survival game Last Harbor
tinyBuild has announced Last Harbor, a new open-world, multiplayer zombie survival crafting game set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest. Players will live on their boats, upgrading them as a mobile base while venturing ashore for resources and encountering other players. The game is in development for Windows PC via Steam, with no release date announced yet.
All Major Summer Game Fest 2026 Announcements
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, Final Fantasy VII Revelation launching in spring 2027 for multiple platforms, and the Resident Evil Veronica remake. New titles like Alien: Isolation 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads were also revealed, alongside updates for existing franchises and new IPs across various genres.
Last Harbor is a Survival Crafting Game With Persistent Multiplayer Coming to PC in 2027
tinyBuild has announced Last Harbor, an open-world multiplayer survival crafting game set to launch on PC in 2027. The game features a unique boat-based base that players must maintain while exploring a zombie-infested world. Interactions with other players can be cooperative or lethal due to resource scarcity, though PvP is discouraged by the risk of attracting large zombie hordes.
Summer Game Fest 2026: World Premieres and Everything Announced!
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous world premieres and announcements, including a reimagining of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and new titles like gen Atlas and Blood Message. Several existing franchises also received updates or sequels, such as Mortal Shell II, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Lords of the Fallen 2. The event also featured announcements for new installments in the Gundam, Star Wars, and Attack on Titan series, alongside updates for games like Fortnite and Palworld.
Believe or not, this co-op and PvP zombie shooter is 'inspired by true events'
Last Harbor is a co-op and PvP zombie shooter inspired by the developer tinyBuild's experience during the 2020 lockdown on a boat. Players must maintain and upgrade their boats to survive, venturing to islands for resources while avoiding both the undead and other players. The game aims to replicate a feeling of isolation and dread, with safe harbors available for socializing and securing vessels.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
ReStory Gets New Gameplay Trailer at Indie Live Expo
tinyBuild and developer Mandragora released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming simulator, ReStory, during the Indie Live Expo. The game, set in early 2000s Japan, features players repairing retro electronics while uncovering customer stories. ReStory is planned for a 2026 release on Steam, with a playtest available now.
tinyBuild Reveals Pair of New Trailers at INDIE Live Expo Showcase
Indie publisher tinyBuild showcased new gameplay trailers for the Y2K electronics repair sim ReStory and the human-fueled base building tower defense roguelite Hull Rupture during the INDIE Live Expo. Both games are set to release on PC via Steam in 2026, with playtests and wishlisting available now. tinyBuild also highlighted several other titles at the event and the upcoming Bit Summit.
The Best Android Stealth Games – Updated!
This article ranks the best stealth games available on Android, highlighting titles that offer unique gameplay experiences within the genre. Featured games include Party Hard Go, Hello Neighbor Nicky's Diaries, Alien: Isolation, and Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal, among others, each offering distinct stealth mechanics and challenges.
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.
Kill It With Fire 2 launch trailer – squash extra-dimensional spiders on Nintendo Switch
tinyBuild has released a launch trailer for Kill It With Fire 2 on Nintendo Switch. The co-op game allows players to team up to fight extra-dimensional spiders across seven worlds using 45 different weapons. It also features an eight-player PvP mode called Spider Hunt.
KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2 CREEPS ONTO NINTENDO SWITCH TODAY!
KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2, a co-op game developed by Casey Donnellan and published by tinyBuild, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a campaign across seven worlds and an eight-player PvP mode called Spider Hunt. It is priced at $9.74 on Switch with a launch discount until May 26.
Free Play Days – Catan and Deadside
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Catan Console Edition and Deadside for free from May 7 to May 10. Both games are available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with discounts offered for continued play after the Free Play Days event. Deadside's inclusion features its recent 1.8 update with new content and an overhauled crafting system.
Review – The King Is Watching: Crowns of History DLC (PC)
The Crowns of History DLC for the roguelite kingdom builder The King Is Watching introduces three new rulers: Cleopatra, Tang Taizong, and Xerxes. While Cleopatra and Tang Taizong offer engaging and distinct playstyles, Xerxes's fragile army and limited gaze area make him less enjoyable. Overall, the DLC is considered a worthwhile purchase for the strength of its two main additions.
Drill Core: The Machine World Released
The strategic planet-mining game Drill Core has received new DLC titled The Machine World, released by tinyBuild and Hungry Couch Games. The DLC is available on PC via Steam and includes a 10% launch discount.
On Sale
Several video game sales events are currently active, including the Viet Indie Week and tinyBuild's 15th Anniversary Sale on Steam. Additionally, a Humble Bundle offers Destiny 2 expansions with a pay-what-you-want model for charity, and a Landfall Aggro Crab showcase is also highlighted.
Drill Core Digs Deep Onto Consoles
The strategy roguelike Drill Core has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, bringing its high-risk mining operations to consoles. The release coincides with 'The Machine World' update, which adds new content like a Tech Biome and enemies, though this DLC is exclusive to PC. The game challenges players to build, drill, and defend against alien threats while managing crew and resources for a profit-driven corporation.
“Drill Core” Extracts Mechanical Parts in “The Machine World” DLC today, Console Versions Out Now
The roguelite mining strategy simulator Drill Core has launched its 'The Machine World DLC' on PC, introducing a new tech biome with robotic enemies and new specialists. Simultaneously, the game has been released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The DLC adds new difficulty levels, a Distortion mechanic, and updated factory management features.
Hull Rupture Announcement, Playtest
Konfa Games and tinyBuild have announced Hull Rupture, a new roguelite game that combines base management and tower defense elements. Set aboard a spaceship, the game features retro graphics and will include a playtest.
SpeedRunners 2 King of Speed Release Set for July 2026
Fair Play Labs and tinyBuild have announced that SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will be released in July 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sequel aims to retain the core feel of the original while introducing improved netcode and new gameplay mechanics.