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Development on Prologue: Go Wayback is ending as PlayerUnknown Productions lays off an unspecified amount of staff
PlayerUnknown Productions has ended development on Prologue: Go Wayback and laid off an unspecified number of staff due to funding limitations. The studio's founder, Brendan Greene, stated that a smaller team will continue working on their in-development game engine, Melba. The early access game Prologue: Go Wayback will become free-to-play with its next update, and the company is seeking ways to offer refunds to players who purchased it.
Haunted Bloodlines: Stephen King’s Rose Red meets PT-inspired First-Person Horror
Iphigames, Serafini Productions, and Horrified Triangles revealed a new cinematic trailer for their upcoming first-person psychological horror game, Haunted Bloodlines, at The Horror Game Awards. The trailer showcases new in-game scenes and announces that Haunted Bloodlines will launch on Steam and PlayStation 5, featuring a shifting mansion and a focus on survival and sanity.
Fast-Paced Incremental Game - Cosmic Crusher Releases Playable Demo
Independent developer Mateusz Pientka has released a playable demo for Cosmic Crusher, a fast-paced incremental game with tower defense elements. The demo, available on Steam, allows players to defend the Solar System from asteroids and alien fleets, featuring over 50 upgrades and multiple prestige levels. The full game is slated for release in late July 2026.
After 1.5 Million Mobile Players, My Child New Beginnings Heads to Steam
Sarepta Studio announced that its narrative parenting simulator, My Child New Beginnings, which has garnered over 1.5 million mobile players, will be released on Steam later this year. A free demo is currently available. The game, a successor to the BAFTA-winning My Child Lebensborn, focuses on supporting a child affected by trauma and its ongoing impact on daily life.
Cozy Puzzle-Explorer 'Hakoniwa Electric' Launches Early Demo Ahead of Steam Next Fest
Solo indie developer ANETTAI has released a playable demo for their cozy puzzle-exploration game, Hakoniwa Electric, on Steam. The demo offers a preview of the first two stages and allows players to experience the game's relaxing pace and miniature world before its participation in the Steam Next Fest. Hakoniwa Electric is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC.
Hijinks High Announced
Sackbird Studios has announced Hijinks High, a chaotic first-person co-op party game. The title is set to release soon on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The developers are veterans of The Elder Scrolls Online.
Exorcise the Evil Spirits Haunting a Cursed Apartment Building in Mousebusters
Odencat has announced that their pixel horror adventure game, Mousebusters, will be released on Steam for PC, Mac, and Linux on June 11th, 2026, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later. Players take on the role of a mouse cursed to clear ghosts from an apartment building by investigating residents' fears and solving puzzles. A free demo focusing on Room 102 is currently available on Steam.
SUDDEN ATTACK ZERO POINT TO HOLD FINAL CLOSED BETA TEST IN JULY
NEXON announced that Sudden Attack Zero Point, a remaster of Sudden Attack, will hold its Final Closed Beta Test from July 8th to July 13th. The test will introduce new content including weapons, characters, maps, and game modes, along with a new dedicated server for North American players. The game is a free-to-play tactical FPS for PC, featuring extensive weapon customization and fast-paced combat.
I thought I was over 2.5D, but make it look like Marvel vs. Capcom plus Berserk and I'm back, baby
Dungeon Lurker is an upcoming hack 'n slash roguelike that stands out with its unique art style, blending large, animated comic book-inspired sprites with dark fantasy themes reminiscent of Berserk and Dark Souls. Despite being a roguelike, it will feature over 30 unique levels instead of procedural generation, and will include secrets hidden within its game manual. The game is slated for an early 2027 release on Steam.
The follow-up to one of my favorite RPGs of the 2020s finally has a demo, and it does not disappoint: Bat people, a mushroom hellscape, and funky JRPG combat from bizarro world 2005
Entropy, a JRPG from Lovely Hellplace, has released a playable demo on Steam with an early access launch date of August 18. The game features a party system with up to 14 members, permadeath mechanics reminiscent of Fire Emblem, and a unique combat system with row-based positioning. Its art style and unsettling atmosphere evoke mid-2000s JRPGs with a distinct, freakish spirit.
PAY 2 WIN: The World is Mine launches into 1.0, and the numbers have escaped containment
Patriots Division has launched its incremental strategy deckbuilder, PAY 2 WIN: The World is Mine, into version 1.0 on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to grow a game studio into an empire through strategic placement, optimization, and new progression systems like The Forge and The Planetarium.
GlyphBound turns nonogram logic into high-speed roguelike gunplay — playable demo live for Steam Next Fest
GlyphBound, a logic-action roguelike developed by yonogames, has released a playable demo on Steam for the Steam Next Fest. The game combines nonogram puzzle-solving with high-speed gunplay, where completing grid lines charges the player's mechanical partner's attacks. The demo is available now for PC, with a planned full release in August 2026.
Camelot Unchained explains why its backers got standalone game keys, not Steam keys
Unchained Games explained that Camelot Unchained backers received standalone client keys instead of Steam keys due to concerns about distributing over 30,000 keys and potential launch day issues. The MMORPG, which entered Steam early access in June 2026 after years of development and delays, is currently receiving mixed reviews on the platform.
GOALS Has Launched With KSI As One Of The Playable Athletes
GOALS, a new free-to-play and cross-platform football game, has launched with influencer KSI as its first playable real-world "Original" athlete. The game aims to provide a pure football experience with unique player generation and advanced netcode technology called SENTEC for lag-free gameplay. GOALS is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PC, with a companion app on iOS and Android.
The co-op gladiator roguelike has surpassed 125,000 wishlists ahead of launch
Independent developer Featherweight Games announced that its co-op gladiator roguelike, Chained Beasts, will launch on Steam in Fall 2026. The game has surpassed 125,000 wishlists and its demo has achieved an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam. The title features 1-4 player co-op arena battles where players are chained together.
Predict the Future: Finnish Indie Debut 'Fortune Fragments' Brings Hex-Based Divination Game to Steam on June 24
Finnish indie studio Runoi Games announced its debut title, Fortune Fragments, will launch on Steam for PC on June 24, 2026. This fantasy puzzle-RPG features a unique rune-building system where players act as a foreteller, solving puzzles to uncover secrets and shape the destinies of city inhabitants. A playable demo will be available during Steam Next Fest.
4PGP Launching June 11th on PlayStation®5 & Steam (Switch info+)
3goo announced that its multiplayer arcade-style racing game, 4PGP, will launch on June 11th, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Steam, priced at $19.99 USD. The game features split-screen multiplayer for up to four players, multiple game modes, and unlockable cars and tracks, with contributions from veteran developers Kenji Sasaki and Tomoyuki Kawamura.
Embrace the Curse as Ember and Blade Unleashes New Gameplay Trailer at Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase
LINE Games revealed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming dark fantasy roguelite action RPG, Ember and Blade, during the Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase. The trailer highlights combat, bosses, and the game's world, which is set to release on Steam and consoles on June 3rd, 2026. Players will control Fenrix, a cursed immortal battling demons and Asmodeus, with features including customizable builds and angelic blessings.
Forecast: Fun Ahead — 18 Games Join in June to Stream on GeForce NOW
GeForce NOW is adding 18 games to its cloud streaming library in June, starting with 10 titles this week including NTE: Neverness to Everness and Gothic 1 Remake. The service allows members to play games across various devices without downloads or upgrades, with new titles like Jurassic World Evolution 3 and Fatekeeper also becoming available.
‘River City Saga Journey to the West: The Battle of India’ Out Now!
Arc System Works has announced the release of River City Saga: Journey to the West: The Battle of India on June 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. This roguelike action game is based on the Chinese novel Journey to the West and features characters from the Kunio-kun series.