The Dark West
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Dark West across the outlets.- TooManyGames Announces Nominees for the 2026 Indie Game Showcase AwardsTooManyGames has announced the nominees for its 2026 Indie Game Showcase Awards, featuring 150 juried indie games across 15 categories. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Celia Schilling and will include presenters like John Riggs, Failboat, and Scott The Woz. The event will be streamed live on Steam and YouTube on Friday, June 26, 2026.
- The Dark West Launches Its Demo on Steam TodayBlack Hand has released a Steam demo for their occult western ARPG, The Dark West. The demo showcases the game's blend of gunplay, tarot, and poker-based buildcraft, featuring the Gunslinger class. The game director emphasized the reinforcement of setting and mechanics to create a cohesive experience.
- Roadmaps and PlansSeveral games have announced upcoming content and updates. The Dark West will have a demo available on June 10th. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls revealed that The Knights of Doom are joining the roster. Additionally, a developer vlog for Subnautica 2 has been released.
Upcoming ARPG The Dark West Shows Off Gritty Gunslinger Combat in New Teaser Trailer - GameHauntBlack Hand has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming action RPG, The Dark West, showcasing its blend of gunslinging combat and gothic horror set in a grim Old West. The game is confirmed for PC via Steam, with no console versions announced yet. The trailer highlights fast-paced gunplay mixed with brutal melee attacks against cursed outlaws and twisted monsters.- Upcoming ARPG "The Dark West" Reveals Gritty Gunslinger Combat in New Teaser TrailerIndependent studio Black Hand has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming occult western Action RPG, The Dark West, which is in development for PC and will be available on Steam. The trailer showcases the game's gritty gunslinger combat, featuring fast-draw gunplay against cursed outlaws and monstrous entities, blending the Old West with dark magic.
The Dark West Official Reveal TrailerBlack Hand, an independent studio comprised of ARPG enthusiasts, has revealed their debut title, The Dark West. This occult Western Action RPG features brutal combat, deep build customization through skills and items, and a unique poker-style deck system for powerful effects. The studio emphasizes community involvement in shaping the game's development.