BOMBANANA!
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The latest co-op indie game to take over the internet is like one of my favourite board games, just with bombs
Bombanana is a chaotic new co-op bomb disposal game where up to four players, acting as monkeys with restricted senses (one blind, one deaf, one mute), must work together to defuse bombs. The game's communication challenges and escalating difficulty lead to hilarious failures and strategic regrouping, making it a fun experience despite the pressure.
10 sensational indies to check out in September 2026
This guide highlights ten independent games releasing in September 2026, primarily for PC. The selection includes a variety of genres such as co-op racing, bomb disposal, farming simulation, cozy horror RPG, roguelite, boomer shooter, psychological horror, crafting, and cyberpunk life simulation.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 31, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the co-op adventure WheelMates, the action-RPG Crimson Moon, and the puzzle game He Who Watches, all launching on September 1st and 2nd. The article also previews Orbitals, praising its anime-inspired art style and split-screen mechanics.
Steam Next Fest's top played games include only 1 of over 500 demos with an AI disclosure
Valve has revealed the top ten most played demos from Steam Next Fest, with Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad and an offroading sim by the Art of Rally developers among the most popular. Notably, only one of the featured games, Nexon's Embers of the Uncrowned, disclosed the use of AI in its development. The article highlights the increasing prevalence of AI disclosures in game development and suggests Steam should implement a filter for AI-generated content.
Game Demos
BOMBANANA! is a cooperative bomb defusal game for PC where three players control monkeys with unique communication limitations. The game challenges players to work together in a mobile bomb workshop to defuse bombs before time runs out.