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Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – September 2026 round-up
This September 2026 round-up highlights new mobile game releases for iOS and Android, including Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris, the free update for Ball x Pit, and the puzzle game Servant Of The Lake. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor receives a paid expansion, while Chillquarium offers a relaxing idle experience. Galactic Outlaw: Tower Defence is criticized for its microtransactions and lack of engaging gameplay.
EDGE #428 review scores – Onimusha: Way of the Sword and more
EDGE Magazine's latest review scores for issue #428 include "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" receiving a 7/10. The review notes that while the game is enjoyable, it feels padded, with a tighter 15-hour experience hidden within its 25-hour runtime. Other reviewed titles range from "A Plague Tale: Requiem" at 8/10 to "Mistfall Hunter" at 4/10.
Servant of the Lake brings a touch of Saltburn to Rusty Lake
Servant of the Lake, the latest entry in the Rusty Lake series, offers a compellingly bleak point-and-click adventure with abstract puzzles and unsettling body horror. The game serves as a pseudo-prequel to Rusty Lake: Roots, focusing on the Vanderboom family's reunion and the player's role as a servant navigating their strange requests and hidden motives. Available on Steam, iOS, and Android, it's recommended for fans of escape room games and Twin Peaks-esque mysteries.
Evening Reading - August 18, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including NBA 2K27's new features like co-op MyCareer and the inclusion of female players. It also highlights the retirement of Warren Spector, the release of download codes for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test, and a review of Mortal Shell 2. The article also touches on indie game Servant of the Lake and mentions Kingdom Hearts 4 reveals.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 210 - Servant of the Lake
This week's Indie-licious stream will feature Servant of the Lake, a point-and-click mystery adventure from Rusty Lake. Players will serve at the Vanderboom Estate, uncovering secrets and learning the family's history of dark alchemy. This is the third game in the Vanderboom Bloodline saga and can be bundled with Rusty Lake: Roots.
The new Rusty Lake game is a grim, sinister tale of family, destiny, and cooking: I fed a man porridge filled with dead…
Servant of the Lake, the latest point-and-click adventure from Rusty Lake, offers a grim and sinister tale centered on family, destiny, and unsettling tasks. While the initial hours are subdued, the game builds to a bizarre and engaging narrative filled with mystery and light puzzles. The title has received an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on Steam, with co-founder Robin Ras noting a strong launch performance.
Servant of the Lake True Ending Guide - Find All Clues
This guide details how to achieve the true ending in the point-and-click adventure game Servant of the Lake. Players must replay specific scenes and interact with various elements to uncover clues and solve puzzles, ultimately leading to the best possible conclusion.
Rusty Lake is back with another belter, so I get to shout about the overlooked puzzle series all over again
Servant of the Lake is the latest installment in the Rusty Lake series, continuing its tradition of unique point-and-click puzzle adventures with a fragmented narrative. The game, set in 1839, tasks players with assisting the Vanderboom family over three days, featuring a dense array of puzzles that blend traditional mechanics with the series' signature surreal "moon logic." Despite eschewing some of the more experimental elements of recent titles, it delivers a rich and engaging experience.
This week in PC games: GoldenEye returns (sort of), plus janky arcade football, ballpoint cities, and a game about keeping the monsters inside Area 51
This week's PC game releases feature a variety of genres, including horror titles like T.W.I.R.L. and Homeostasis, alongside city builders such as Verde and factory games like Sandustry. Notable new entries include Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a spiritual successor to GoldenEye 007, and the quirky football sim Pro Jank Footy. The article also touches on the upcoming release of a highly anticipated game that has generated significant buzz among guides writers.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 10, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of genres and platforms. Highlights include the roguelike pinball deckbuilder Cult of PiN, the remastered RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the action-adventure survival game Grounded 2. Other notable titles launching include the retro spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die and the arcade sports game Pro Jank Footy.
10 amazing indies to get into in August 2026
This article highlights several indie games scheduled for release in August 2026, including Big Walk, Gunstoppable, Pigeon: A Love Story, Echobreaker, Cult of PiN, Ledgerbound, Pro Jank Footy, Servant of the Lake, Memoirium, and how to kill a fly [H2KAF]. The games span various genres and platforms such as PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Rusty Lake Reveals the Release Date for Its Next Point-And-Click Servant of the Lake
Rusty Lake has announced that their new point-and-click mystery adventure game, Servant of the Lake, will be released on August 13th, 2026, for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. The game continues the Rusty Lake universe narrative and places players in the role of a servant within the infamous Vanderboom house, exploring its rooms and assisting with the family's alchemical pursuits.
Release Dates/Windows
Kernel Hearts is slated for release in September 2026, as revealed during the Latin American Games Showcase. Additionally, Servant of the Lake has received an official release date of August 13th.
‘Servant of the Lake’ Opens Its Doors August 13 on Steam and Mobile
Rusty Lake announced that their new point-and-click mystery adventure game, Servant of the Lake, will be released on August 13, 2026, for Steam, Android, and iOS. Players will take on the role of a servant at the Vanderboom estate, solving puzzles and uncovering dark secrets. A demo is available on Steam.
Thinky Direct 2026 Spotlights More Than 40 Upcoming Puzzle Games, World Premieres, New Demos, Launch Dates, and Major Updates
Thinky Games presented its second annual puzzle-focused showcase, Thinky Direct 2026, featuring over 40 upcoming puzzle games. The event included world premieres, new demos, launch dates, and updates on titles like Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School and Dittori. The showcase also launched the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase on Steam in partnership with Draknek & Friends.
Summer Game Fest 2026 date and times - plus State of Play, Nintendo, and more
Summer Game Fest 2026 will kick off with Sony's State of Play on June 2nd, featuring Marvel's Wolverine, followed by the main Summer Game Fest showcase on June 5th. Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 7th, with Nintendo's Direct expected mid-June. The event season also includes various other showcases like the Women-Led Games Showcase, Access-Ability Summer Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show.
Fellow Traveller’s Story-Rich Showcase to spotlight narratively-driven games on June 6
Fellow Traveller announced its Story-Rich Showcase will take place on June 6, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific, focusing on narratively-driven indie games. The hour-long presentation will feature world premieres, release date reveals, and updates from 26 different titles, including games from studios like Happy Broccoli Games and Rusty Lake. The event aims to highlight titles with strong writing, deep characters, and well-crafted game worlds.