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Dark Scrolls launches May 28
The fantasy-themed side-scrolling action platformer Dark Scrolls is set to launch on May 28 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game features a side-scrolling perspective within a fantasy setting.
Action-roguelite platformer Dark Scrolls launches this month
Publisher Devolver Digital and developer doinksoft announced that their retro action-platformer with roguelite mechanics, Dark Scrolls, will launch on May 28th for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features procedurally generated runs, unique heroes with distinct abilities, and cooperative play.
Motorslice On Game Pass Throws You Into A Brutal Machine-Run World
Motorslice, a new action platformer from Regular Studio and Top Hat Studios, is now available on Xbox Game Pass Day One for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features fast-paced parkour, combat against giant machines using a chainsaw, and a brutalist, post-apocalyptic setting.
A New Nintendo 64 Cartridge in 2026? Donut Dodo Kickstarter Celebrates 30 Years of N64
A new retro-inspired arcade platformer titled Donut Dodo is being released as a physical cartridge for the original Nintendo 64, celebrating the console's 30th anniversary. The Kickstarter campaign for the game, which was originally released on PC and consoles, reached its funding goal within 24 hours. The campaign is currently focused on unlocking stretch goals for the physical release.
Isaac Marana - Play with an extremely large head in this new Amstrad CPC game by TheQproyect
TheQproyect has released Isaac Marana, a new adventure platformer for the Amstrad CPC inspired by 8-bit gaming. This title serves as a prequel to the studio's 2023 game, PERAL, and puts players in the role of engineer Isaac Peral overseeing the development of his revolutionary submarine. The game features high production values and is available for download on itch.io.
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope Turns Meme Madness Into A Surreal Metroidvania Adventure
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope, a metroidvania adventure developed by Hero Concept and published by Numskull Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game adapts the 'This is fine' meme into a surreal journey through the protagonist's inner world, featuring hand-animated visuals, five themed worlds, and classic metroidvania progression with unlockable abilities and collectibles.
A plumber's worst nightmare and man's best friend combine in the Journey-sounding social platformer pipedog
Pipedog is a new social platformer from developer Dreamware Media where players control a dog exploring a world of interconnected pipes. The game allows for online co-op with friends, forming packs similar to Journey's online system, and features a camera for documenting the environment and its creatures. Pipedog is available to wishlist on Steam, with no release date announced yet.
Possessor(s) Update 7 Adds Fixes as Price Drops to $9.99
Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Heart Machine have released the seventh update for their action platformer Possessor(s), introducing various gameplay and UI fixes. The game's price has also been permanently reduced to $9.99. Possessor(s) is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For May, 2026
The free PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games for May 2026 include EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols. Players with an active subscription can add these titles to their library starting May 4th. Nine Sols is highlighted as a standout 2D action-platformer, while EA Sports FC 26 is a sports simulation and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike RPG.
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for May
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for May, which include EA Sports FC 26 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for PlayStation 5, and Nine Sols for PlayStation 4. These titles will be available to subscribers starting May 5th.
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for May 2026 announced
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games lineup for May 2026, featuring EA Sports FC 26, Nine Sols, and WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. These titles will be available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players from May 5 to June 1, 2026. EA Sports FC 26 includes a special PlayStation Plus Icons Pack add-on.
Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols
Sony announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May, featuring EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols. These titles will be available to PlayStation Plus members on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 starting May 5. Subscribers can also claim an exclusive EA Sports FC 26 PlayStation Plus Icons Pack.
Rastan - Another teased update to a fabulous WIP Amiga 500 and above Arcade game!
A new gameplay video showcases recent progress on the Amiga version of the arcade action-platformer Rastan, developed by basementApe using Earok's scorpion engine. The creator is currently working on the boss for level 2, with the alpha demo of the first level featuring remastered sprites and new backgrounds running on an Amiga 500.
A dark pixel art metroidvania inspired by history and folklore
Pixel Beer Games announced Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess, a dark pixel art Metroidvania action platformer inspired by 16th-century Hungary and folklore. Developed by solo indie developer Ivan Chernykh, the game features fast-paced combat, a vast hand-drawn world, and a story focused on Sophia Bathory's fight for family honor. A free demo is available on Steam, with the full game launching this year for PC.
Fast-Paced Action Platformer Roguelite 'Corebreaker' Launches in Steam Early Access Next Month; Demo
The fast-paced action platformer roguelite 'Corebreaker' from aQuadiun and Astrolabe Games will launch in Steam Early Access on PC on May 9, 2026, for $7.99. Players control Nova, a robot fighting through machine-controlled environments with roguelite progression, permanent upgrades, and procedurally generated levels.
Devolver Digital Brings Three New Co-op Games to Gamescom Latam | HappyGamer
Devolver Digital announced it will showcase three new co-op titles at Gamescom Latam in Brazil: Heave Ho 2, Dark Scrolls, and Shroom and Gloom. Heave Ho 2 is a sequel to the popular physics-based party game, while Dark Scrolls is an action platformer and Shroom and Gloom is a cooperative deckbuilder. The publisher aims to highlight games designed around shared struggle and victory, catering to the growing Latin American gaming market.
Corebreaker launches in Early Access on May 9
The fast-paced action platformer with roguelike elements, Corebreaker, is set to launch in Early Access for PC on May 9. The game will feature a focus on challenging combat and procedural generation.
Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting Vampire Crawlers, Masters of Albion, Snap & Grab, Indoor Baseball, Crashout Crew, Kick, Elfie: A Sand Plan, and Clockwork Ambrosia. It also touches on hardware limitations and the creativity fostered by the Playdate console.
Sorry Fall Guys, But This Free-to-Play PS5 Party Platformer Looks a Lot More Fun
Totopia, a new free-to-play party platformer from China, has been announced with a planned 2027 release, aiming to offer a more engaging experience than Fall Guys. The game blends obstacle course gameplay with life simulation elements like home decoration and character customization, and will feature over 100 maps. It is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and other platforms.
Super Return of the Jedi Review — The SNES Trilogy Goes Out in Style
Super Return of the Jedi is the most polished and visually accomplished game in the SNES Star Wars trilogy, building on lessons learned from its predecessors. It offers a more generous design with a wider character roster, including Princess Leia in three distinct forms and Wicket the Ewok, though its overall difficulty is lower than Empire Strikes Back. The game faithfully adapts the film's events and set pieces, featuring improved graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics, making it a strong conclusion to the trilogy.