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LYRIA LABS RELEASES GAMEPLAY ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER FOR IDLE CASINO EMPIRE
Lyria Labs has released the gameplay announcement trailer for their upcoming single-player incremental casino tycoon game, Idle Casino Empire. The game will be available on Windows PC via Steam in January 2027 and features a unique Owner Mode where players can directly play the casino's machines and tables. A free demo is planned before Steam Next Fest in October 2026.
Forest of Deceit Released
Forest of Deceit, a social deduction game for 4-8 players developed by Ghost Camp, is now available on Steam for Windows PC. The game is also planned for release on other platforms in the future.
LDPlayer 14 Updates Android Base and Hyper-V Compatibility for PC Mobile Gaming
LDPlayer 14, a free Android emulator for Windows PC, has been released with an updated Android 14 base and improved Hyper-V compatibility. This update aims to resolve issues with running newer mobile games that require updated Android environments and conflicts with Windows virtualization features, offering a smoother experience for PC mobile gaming.
Dwarf Delve This Month
Gloom Box and indie.io have announced that Dwarf Delve will launch for Windows PC on July 27th. The game aims to offer a new take on the roguelite and loot-extraction genres.
Shhh… Book It! Has A Library Full Of Puzzling Challenges
Book It!, a new puzzle game from Bad Minions and Little Giant, challenges players to organize books in a library setting. Developed by Tyne Forge Games, it is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. The game features 30 levels across two environments, focusing on careful planning and logic similar to classic box-pushing games.
DEEPWARD Announced
ECHOFALL GAMES has announced DEEPWARD, a new horror-themed first-person shooter. The game is set in the roaring '20s and will be released on Windows PC via Steam with an unannounced release date. It will feature gunplay as a core mechanic.
Shipwrecked, Stranded… And Surprisingly Cozy – Sokocat: Castaway Sets Sail On Xbox
Sokocat: Castaway, a cozy puzzle adventure game developed and published by Rising Moon Games, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. The game challenges players to solve environmental puzzles at their own pace on a mysterious island, with no enemies or fail states to interrupt the experience. It is available for £4.19 and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
One Button Games 5-in-1 Vol. 7 Keeps The Series Rolling
One Button Games 5-in-1 Vol. 7, the latest collection of minimalist arcade challenges from Xitilon, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The compilation features five new games, each playable with a single button, offering deceptively addictive score-chasing experiences. Priced at £4.19, this seventh volume continues the series' tradition of bite-sized arcade gameplay.
Esports Manager 2026 Released
Esports Manager 2026 has been released on Windows PC via Steam. The game allows players to manage an esports team, focusing on talent recruitment and brand building.
Bone Marrow 2 Resurrects A Familiar Puzzle Formula
Bone Marrow 2, the sequel to the 2048-inspired puzzle game, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game introduces new heroes, a day-and-night cycle, and expanded tactical decision-making to its core merging mechanics, which now involve equipment and survival resources instead of just numbers.
Stars, Stripes And Spot-The-Difference Puzzles – Independence Day Festive Finds Celebrates
Independence Day Festive Finds, a new spot-the-difference puzzle game with a patriotic theme, has been released by Jolly Lobster Interactive for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game features festive Fourth of July scenes and offers both timed and relaxing modes for players.
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand This Month
Relic Entertainment has announced that Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, a standalone addition to the World War II tactics series, will be released for Windows PC on July 29th. This new content will feature wave-based gameplay.
Ships At Sea’s Biggest Update Yet Launches July 3
Misc Games announced that the significant Early Access update v0.8.7 for its maritime simulator, Ships At Sea, will launch on July 3 for Windows PC via Steam. This update introduces the IMT 9604, a large offshore service ship that acts as a mobile base, and adds new wind farm jobs. The update also increases dedicated server capacity to 16 players and includes various gameplay improvements.
TV Studio Story Wants You To Build The Next Small-Screen Smash
Kairosoft's management simulation game, TV Studio Story, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. The game challenges players to build their own television network by creating hit shows, discovering stars, and managing production. It features Kairosoft's signature pixel-art style and deep management systems.
Vegas Calls As Bunny Pit Stop Returns
Afil Games has released Bunny Pit Stop: Vegas Rush for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The new puzzle game offers 30 levels set in Las Vegas-themed garages and pit lanes, building upon the Sokoban mechanics of its predecessor. It is available for £4.19 and emphasizes a relaxed, planning-focused gameplay experience with no timers or penalties.
I Think I Saw a Kitten Pounces Onto Xbox
I Think I Saw a Kitten, a charming puzzle game developed and published by Cloud5 Studios, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game challenges players to guide a sliding kitten through mazes, collecting stars and avoiding hazards, requiring careful planning and strategic thinking.
Kitsune Kaeru Brings Clever Box-Creating Platform Puzzles To Xbox
Kitsune Kaeru, a puzzle platformer developed by NO XP Studio, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game features a unique mechanic where players create cardboard boxes to build platforms and solve environmental puzzles, inspired by traditional Japanese sumi-e paintings. It offers over 30 levels with challenges that reward creativity and efficiency.
Iron Sky: Invasion UHD Director's Cut Released
TopWare has released the Iron Sky: Invasion UHD Director's Cut for Windows PC. This remastered version of the 2012 space combat game is a tie-in with the film Iron Sky.
Feather Land Next Month
Peep Nest and Pretty Soon have announced Feather Land, an idle companion game set to release on Steam for Windows PC on July 16th. The game will allow players to hatch and nurture various creatures.
Space Grunts: Chrono Shard Released
Space Grunts: Chrono Shard, a roguelike turn-based RPG, has been released for Windows PC. It is available on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam, with Steam also supporting macOS and Linux versions.