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Day Of The Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2026 – Everything Revealed
Day of the Devs presented 20 indie titles at Summer Game Fest 2026, showcasing a diverse range of genres and developers. Highlights included release dates for Screenbound and the 1.0 launch of 33 Immortals, alongside new looks at Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, and Super Yooka-Laylee Kart.
Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Day of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
Day of the Devs 2026: Everything Announced!
Day of the Devs 2026 showcased 20 indie titles, including new entries in the Trine and Yooka-Laylee series. Highlights included the roguelike platformer Blood Dungeon, the retro survival-horror Tenebris Somnia, and the multiplayer roguelike 33 Immortals. Several games announced release dates or windows, with others slated for early access or future updates.
'5D' platformer Screenbound arrives on September 10
The unique 2D/3D hybrid platformer Screenbound is set to release on September 10. The game allows players to simultaneously control a character within a 3D world and manage a 2D handheld device.
Screenbound launches September 10
The dual-world action-adventure game Screenbound is set to launch on September 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Available via Game Pass, the game features simultaneous control of a 2D handheld world and its surrounding 3D reality, blending retro pixel art with a stylized 3D environment.
Simultaneously 2D and 3D, You've Never Played a PS5 Game Like Screenbound Before
Screenbound, an upcoming indie game for PlayStation 5, features a unique gameplay mechanic where players navigate both 2D and 3D environments simultaneously using an in-game "Q Boy" device. The game is set to release on September 10, 2026, and showcases worlds inspired by platformers and action-adventure genres.
ID@Xbox Spring Showcase – Check Out All of the Amazing Games Announced and Revealed
The ID@Xbox Showcase featured numerous indie game announcements, release date reveals, and upcoming Game Pass titles for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Many showcased games will support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to buy once and play on both platforms. Titles like Albion Online, Aphelion, and Crashout Crew were among the many games highlighted.
Screenbound ‘Gameplay’ trailer
Crescent Moon Games and Digital Pajamas have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming title, Screenbound. The trailer showcases various gameplay mechanics and features of the game.
I wish I were melting my brain in Screenbound right now instead of simply writing about it, and I'm not bitter…
Screenbound is an upcoming puzzle platformer from Crescent Moon Games and Radical Forge that features a unique dual-screen mechanic. Players navigate a 3D world by manipulating a 2D Qboy device, requiring players to manage perspective and timing across both dimensions. The game is set to release in 2026 for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Screenbound: Getting Our Heads Around the Brain-Breaking 5D Platformer
Screenbound is a new platformer that challenges the traditional 2D or 3D distinction by incorporating both perspectives. The game aims to blend these elements, offering a unique gameplay experience for players.
GDC Indie Spotlight: Mixtape, Replaced, and More | Official Xbox Podcast
The Official Xbox Podcast features discussions with ID@Xbox representatives Annette and Charla about indie games showcased at GDC, including At Fate's End and Replaced. Developers from Mixtape, Delphinium, and Screenbound also share insights into their upcoming titles.
Screenbound: Getting Our Heads Around the Brain-Breaking “5D” Platformer
Screenbound is a unique platformer from Cresent Moon Games that challenges players to navigate both 2D and 3D perspectives simultaneously using a device called the "Qboy". The game blends traditional platforming elements with mind-bending puzzles that require players to switch between viewpoints to uncover secrets and progress. The demo showcases a variety of mechanics and hints at further genre-bending innovations as players unlock new "cartridges".
20 Under the Radar PS5 Games Still to Come in 2026
This article highlights several under-the-radar PlayStation 5 games scheduled for release in the latter half of 2026. It features titles like the adventure game Deer & Boy, the narrative puzzle game D-topia published by Annapurna Interactive, and the rhythm RTS Ratatan, a spiritual successor to Patapon. Other notable mentions include the horror-infused farming sim Grave Seasons and the unique simultaneous 2D/3D exploration game Screenbound.
