Tangle Tower
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Snipperclips Dev Is Bringing Its Murder Mystery Sequel To Switch 1 & 2 Next MonthSFB Games announced that The Mermaid's Mask, the sequel to Tangle Tower, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 16th. The game is a murder mystery where players investigate a locked-room death aboard a submarine, interrogating suspects and piecing together clues with a mix of hand-drawn visuals and 3D clues.- Thinky Direct Returns May 28 With More Than 40 Puzzle Game Announcements and RevealsThe Thinky Direct, a showcase for puzzle and cerebral games, will return on May 28, featuring over 40 announcements including world premieres, new demos, and release dates. The event will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam and will also kick off the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, a week-long event with puzzle game demos and discounts on Steam.
- Fellow Traveller’s Story-Rich Showcase to spotlight narratively-driven games on June 6Fellow 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.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Drops Out of Nowhere — Indie Detective Games Are Having a MomentMOUSE: P.I. For Hire has been released with minimal fanfare, highlighting a current trend of successful indie detective games. Titles like Disco Elysium and Paradise Killer have paved the way, demonstrating a strong player appetite for well-written mysteries and engaging puzzle-solving experiences. This release arrives at a time when players are seeking unique narratives over mainstream trends like battle royales and live service games.