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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.
Top Hat Studios Reveals Standout Games Lineup at Spring Showcase 2026
Top Hat Studios showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming indie games during their Spring Showcase 2026. The event featured new trailers, publishing announcements, and demo drops for titles such as the horror action game METAMORPHOSIS, the first-person action-adventure HALLOW BLADE, and the parkour game MOTORSLICE, which is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Family on May 5, 2026. Other revealed games include the aerial roguelike DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, the 3D adventure Twinkle's Galactic Tour, the horror RPG The Backworld with a new demo, the metroidvania Well Dweller with an upcoming demo, and the survival horror BECROWNED.
Top Hat Studios Presents: Spring Showcase 2026 Highlights Multiple Indie Releases
Top Hat Studios held its Spring Showcase 2026, revealing new trailers, publishing deals, and release dates for several indie titles. The showcase featured games like the horror title METAMORPHOSIS, the dark fantasy action-adventure HALLOW BLADE, and the parkour game MOTORSLICE, which is set for a May 5 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Other announcements included the aerial roguelike DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, the musical platformer Twinkle’s Galactic Tour, the horror RPG The Backworld, the Metroidvania Well Dweller, and the survival horror BECROWNED.
Top Hat Studios Reveals Indie Lineup at Spring Showcase 2026
Top Hat Studios showcased its upcoming indie game lineup at the Spring Showcase 2026, revealing new titles like Metamorphosis and Hallow Blade, alongside release updates and demos for others. The showcase featured a variety of genres including horror, action, and platforming, highlighting the studio's growing portfolio of distinct indie projects.
Becrowned Trailer Highlights Psychological Survival Horror Ahead of Fall 2026 Release
Top Hat Studios and 13th Street Studio have released a new trailer for their upcoming psychological survival horror game Becrowned, scheduled for a PC release in Fall 2026. Players control Richard Torrance, who is trapped in a nightmare world ruled by the Omen Raven, where his fears manifest. The game features exploration, puzzles, resource management, combat, and a nonlinear narrative with multiple endings.
Psychological horror game BECROWNED launches this fall
Publisher Top Hat Studios and developer 13th Street Studio announced that their psychological horror game BECROWNED will launch in fall 2026 for Windows PC via Steam. The game features a nonlinear storyline with multiple endings, classic survival horror elements, and a unique retro-inspired visual style.
Top Hat Studios Announces Indie Games Spring Showcase | Console Creatures
Top Hat Studios will host its Indie Games Spring Showcase on April 21, featuring updates on titles like Motorslice, Well Dweller, and Becrowned. The digital event will include new trailers, publishing announcements, and release date reveals for several games, including unannounced projects.
Top Hat Studios Presents: Spring Showcase 2026 Happening April 21
Top Hat Studios will host its Spring Showcase 2026 on April 21, featuring new trailers, publishing debuts, and release date announcements for titles like MOTORSLICE, Well Dweller, and BECROWNED. The event will also include reveals for unannounced projects and showcase existing portfolio titles. MOTORSLICE is set to launch in May for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox.
Top Hat Studios Spring Showcase 2026 Set for April 21 With New Reveals and Demo Launches
Top Hat Studios announced its "Top Hat Studios Presents: Spring Showcase 2026" digital event for April 21. The presentation will feature new trailers, reveals, demo launches, and release date announcements for its publishing lineup, including unannounced projects and featured games like Motorslice, Well Dweller, and Becrowned.
“Whoa, that looks cool!” or… upcoming indie games you may not have heard of – GTOGG’s picks – GTOGG
This article highlights several promising upcoming indie games that may have flown under the radar. Featured titles include Project Shadowglass, a love letter to immersive sims; Silver Pines, a survival horror metroidvania; and HABROMANIA, a quirky point & click adventure with a dark secret. Other notable mentions are Am I Nima, a psychological horror game with a unique premise, and The Bagman, a retro-style stealth horror adventure inspired by Clock Tower.