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Top Hat Studios business and news from across the web.- DENMU ANNOUNCES $50 MILLION FUND DEDICATED TO VISIONARY GAME MAKERSDENMU, 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 releaseCurveball 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 trailerTwinkle'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 trailerOva 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 ReviewElementallis 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 ConsolesThe 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.
Motorslice Launches on PC, PS5, and XboxTop Hat Studios and Regular Studio have released Motorslice, a parkour action-adventure game available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. The game features fast-paced movement and combat against hostile machines in a brutalist, post-apocalyptic setting. Players utilize parkour abilities and a chainsaw to navigate traps, fight large enemies, and explore a massive megastructure.
Motorslice On Game Pass Throws You Into A Brutal Machine-Run WorldMotorslice, a new action platformer from Regular Studio and Top Hat Studios, is now available on Xbox Game Pass Day One for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features fast-paced parkour, combat against giant machines using a chainsaw, and a brutalist, post-apocalyptic setting.
Elementallis launch trailer – retro-meets-modern Zelda-like on Nintendo SwitchElementallis, a retro-inspired action-adventure game with elemental magic gameplay, has launched on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Top Hat Studios and Ankae Games, the title features real-time combat, challenging temples, and a story of self-discovery. The game is available as a digital download.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 4 to 8This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between May 4 and May 8. The list includes titles such as Mixtape, Wax Heads, Axe Cop, and many more, with details on their release dates and platform availability.
Best New Games For May 2026 – Xbox And Game PassMay 2026 is set to be a significant month for Xbox and PC gamers, featuring a diverse lineup of new releases and Game Pass day-one titles. Highlights include the highly anticipated racing game Forza Horizon 6, the action-packed Motorslice, the cozy record store simulator Wax Heads, and the James Bond origin story 007 First Light. Several other titles across genres like survival, horror, and adventure will also be available.
The Elementallis Adventures Hit Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PCElementallis, an elemental-driven top-down adventure game, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by AnKae Games and published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., the game features classic exploration, puzzle-solving, and modern mechanics with a story focused on guilt and redemption. Its structure and gameplay loop draw heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda series.
Hallow Blade is like a first-person Greatest Hits of From Software, offering a sunken interconnected kingdom of forests, crypts and castlesHallow Blade is a first-person dark fantasy action-adventure game developed by Xekvera and published by Top Hat Studios. Players control a knight who teams up with a soul-eating magical sword to lift a curse from a sunken, interconnected kingdom. The game features environments reminiscent of FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring and Bloodborne, along with parkour traversal and a crossbow for ranged combat.- INDIE Live Expo Showcased 200+ Titles, Returning for Winter Showcase Q4 2026INDIE Live Expo's latest digital event showcased over 200 indie titles, including world premieres and new trailers. The next showcase is scheduled for Q4 2026. A Steam sale featuring many of the showcased games is also underway.
Well Dweller Demo Available Now on SteamTop Hat Studios and developer Kyle Thompson have released a demo for their dark fairy-tale Metroidvania game, Well Dweller, on Steam. The demo features the game's opening sequence and some boss encounters. The full game is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Well Dweller Demo Drops on Steam From Crypt Custodian CreatorA free demo for Kyle Thompson's new dark, bizarre Metroidvania game, Well Dweller, is now available on Steam as part of Top Hat Studios' Spring Showcase. Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird with a matchstick, on a quest to save their family from a wicked queen. The demo offers a substantial preview of the game's opening sequence, environments, and boss encounters, showcasing Thompson's signature blend of whimsical and unsettling themes. Well Dweller is slated for a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch.- IGN Live 2026 Partner Lineup to Include The Legend of Vox Machina and MoreIGN Live 2026 has revealed its partner lineup for the June event, featuring titles such as The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and PowerWash Simulator 2. The convention will also showcase new trailers and demos for games like ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies and Deep Dish Dungeon, with the latter launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. The event will take place from June 6 to June 7 in Los Angeles.