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BECROWNED Brings Its Surreal Horror To Consoles In 2027
BECROWNED, a surreal horror game from Top Hat Studios and 13th Street Studio, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in Q1 2027, alongside its PC release. The game has evolved significantly since its initial reveal, now drawing inspiration from grindhouse cinema, surreal French horror, and Russian cultural influences, promising a unique and unsettling experience.
Becrowned announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Top Hat Studios and 13th Street Studio have announced Becrowned for the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a Q1 2027 release. This surreal horror experience draws inspiration from 1970s and 1980s grindhouse cinema and French horror, featuring a nonlinear storyline and survival horror gameplay.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 214 - Well Dweller
This week's Indie-licious stream features a preview of Well Dweller, a Metroidvania action-platformer developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios. Players guide a bird named Glimmer through a dark fantasy kingdom on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Acclaimed PS5 Metroidvania Game Arrives Today on PlayStation Store, Has Free Demo
The acclaimed Metroidvania game Well Dweller is now available on the PlayStation Store for $19.99, with a 15% discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers until October 7, 2026. A free demo is also offered. Developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, the game is also available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox consoles, and PC, with Xbox Game Pass access.
Things Get Grim In Well Dweller – Now On Game Pass, Xbox And More
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, launching day one on Game Pass. Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird on a quest to rescue his family from a wicked queen in a grim, hand-drawn world.
Well Dweller review for Nintendo Switch
Well Dweller is a Metroidvania title for the Nintendo Switch that offers a unique approach to traversal and progression, focusing on upgrading core abilities rather than introducing new ones. Despite a somewhat lackluster combat system, its engaging world design, satisfying exploration, and charming fairy tale aesthetic make it a strong recommendation for fans of the genre.
Four New Game Pass Additions Expand The Subscription!
Four new games are being added to Game Pass between September 21st and 27th, 2026. These include Dune: Awakening, the day-one release Well Dweller, Mad King Redemption, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 expanding to more tiers. The additions offer a variety of genres from survival to metroidvania and brawlers.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 21 to 25
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between September 21 and 25. The list includes titles such as CONTROL, Dune: Awakening, EA SPORTS FC 27, and many more, with details on platforms and release dates.
Komorebi Is A Furry Visual Novel About Love, Rebellion And Revolution
Komorebi: A Furry Visual Novel, previously released on Steam, has now launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a lengthy, fully voiced story with around 18,000 lines of dialogue, focusing on romance, friendship, and social unrest in a dystopian 2041 Toronto.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4
This weekly feature highlights new games launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 31 and September 4. The list includes titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, NBA 2K27, and many more, with several also available on Game Pass.
Well Dweller gets release date, Nintendo Switch 2 version
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, will launch on September 22, 2026. The game will be released for both the Nintendo Switch and a "Nintendo Switch 2" version featuring enhanced graphics. Players control a small bird named Glimmer on a quest to defeat a wicked queen.
DENMU ANNOUNCES $50 MILLION FUND DEDICATED TO VISIONARY GAME MAKERS
DENMU, a new video game investment house, has announced its initial $50 million fund dedicated to supporting visionary game makers across various platforms and genres. The company emphasizes an 'auteur-first' approach, aiming to bridge Eastern and Western markets and provide flexible capital for AAA, AA, indie, and mobile projects. Founded by Michael Fan and Ryan You, DENMU's team includes industry veterans from companies like Blizzard North and Top Hat Studios.
Under the Island will have a Nintendo Switch physical release
Curveball Games and Top Hat Studios announced that the action RPG Under the Island will receive a physical release on Nintendo Switch in September 2026 for $34.99. The game, which launched digitally earlier this year, features exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat in a vibrant island world.
Musical platformer Twinkle’s Galactic Tour gets new trailer
Twinkle's Galactic Tour, a musical platformer from the creators of Frogun, received a new trailer during The MIX Summer Games Showcase 2026. The game features a singer embarking on a galactic journey to reunite her scattered audience, with gameplay elements syncing to the soundtrack. It showcases a 90s anime-inspired visual style and will be available on PC via Steam.
Ova Magica shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Ova Magica, developed by Top Hat Studios and Skinny Frog, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2026. The game combines JRPG, farming, and monster-taming elements, featuring creatures called Blobs that players can raise, train, and use for farm work or battles. The title also includes life-sim elements, relationship building with townsfolk, and expeditions into various dimensions.
Elementallis Review
Elementallis is a 2D action-adventure game that draws heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, offering engaging exploration, challenging dungeons, and a unique elemental combat system. While the game excels in its core gameplay loop and world-building, occasional pacing issues due to backtracking and some frustrating boss mechanics slightly hinder the experience. Developed by Iván Ruiz Lozano and AnKae Games, and published by Top Hat Studios Inc, it is available on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
One of the best rated games on Steam this week is an action platformer where you can parry a giant industrial digger…
The action platformer Motorslice, developed by Top Hat Studios, has received a very positive reception on Steam since its release last week, earning a 'Very Positive' rating with over 2,200 reviews. The game features parrying giant industrial machinery with a chainsaw and has already received a patch to address initial bugs.
MOTORSLICE Recoups Development Costs Within Hours of Launch, Deemed "Very Successful"
Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio announced that their action-adventure parkour game MOTORSLICE has recouped its development costs within hours of its PC launch. The game features a post-apocalyptic setting where players control P, utilizing parkour and a chainsaw to destroy machines within a megastructure. The title includes fully voiced dialogue, physics-based puzzles, and a soundtrack by Pizza Hotline.
Parkour Action-Adventure Game Motorslice Drops Across PC and Consoles
The parkour action-adventure game Motorslice, developed by Regular Studio and published by Top Hat Studios, is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Players control P, a character who navigates a brutalist, post-apocalyptic world filled with hostile machinery, utilizing parkour and a chainsaw to defeat colossal boss machines by climbing and dismantling them.
Move Without Limits - MOTORSLICE Now Available on PC, PS5 and Xbox
Top Hat Studios, Inc. and Regular Studio have released MOTORSLICE on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. This parkour action-adventure game features a protagonist named 'P' navigating a brutalist, post-apocalyptic world filled with hostile machines. Players utilize parkour skills and a chainsaw to overcome obstacles and combat colossal enemies.