Volatiles
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Triple-i Showcase Sets 2027 Dates for Indie Game Releases
The Triple-i Initiative's fall showcase revealed release dates and new information for numerous indie games, with many targeting 2027. Notable announcements include Outward 2 and ReVamp, alongside updates for Astral Ascent and Dave the Diver. The event also featured playable demos and playtests for various upcoming titles.
Volatiles takes the piece-by-piece map building of boardgames like Betrayal at House on the Hill and slaps a gory survival shooter on top of them
Volatiles is a gory survival shooter that combines the piece-by-piece map building of boardgames like Betrayal at House on the Hill with roguelike progression. Players explore a mysterious facility, fighting monsters in their mind as they expand the map, level up, and unlock new abilities. Inspirations for the tile-placing mechanics include Dorfromantik, with developers aiming to create an aggressive action-survivor experience where map construction directly influences character strength and strategic options.
Triple-I Initiative October 2026: Everything Announced At The Showcase
The Triple-I Initiative showcase featured a variety of new game announcements and updates, including Aftergods, Waltz and Jam, Among Us Story: On Guard, and Brotato: Primal Dread. Many of these titles are slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with some also heading to Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms. Several games also have demos available on Steam.