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Little Witch in the Woods finally gets Nintendo Switch release date seven years after it was announced
Little Witch in the Woods will finally launch on Nintendo Switch on September 16, 2026, seven years after its initial announcement. The game, which was first revealed in 2019 and released on other platforms last year, will be available digitally for $19.99. Players will step into the role of Ellie, an apprentice witch, managing daily life, crafting potions, exploring a fantasy world, and befriending villagers and cats.
Dark Reflection Twists Reality Into A Heavy Metal Nightmare
Dark Reflection, a pixel-art adventure game developed by Stamina Zero LLC and Slay Buherman, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £4.19. The game features side-scrolling action, exploration, puzzles, and inventory management within a warped reality, accompanied by a heavy metal soundtrack and offering multiple endings.
Indie Psychological Horror Adventure Sally Face Lands on Mobile
The indie psychological horror adventure game Sally Face has been released on mobile platforms, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of its first episode. Developed by Steve Gabry under the studio Portable Moose, the mobile version includes all episodes and is available with a limited-time discount on the Google Play Store. The game follows Sal Fisher, a boy with a prosthetic face, as he investigates mysterious murders and interacts with ghosts.
Walk Inside Oksana Bula’s Storybooks in Tukoni: Forest Keepers, Out Now
Dream Operator has released Tukoni: Forest Keepers, a full adventure game based on Oksana Bula's picture books, six years after its prologue. The game features a hand-drawn, watercolour art style and tells its story through animation and pictograms, with players guiding a forest spirit preparing the magical forest for winter. Tukoni: Forest Keepers is available on Steam and the Epic Games Store with a launch discount.
Hit New PS5 Adventure Game Already Discounted on PlayStation Store
The life simulation adventure game Starsand Island, developed by Seed Sparkle Lab, is now available on PlayStation 5 and is currently discounted on the PlayStation Store. PS Plus members can purchase the game for $31.99, down from $39.99, until September 14. A discounted Deluxe Edition is also available, including additional cosmetic DLC.
Six Nintendo 64 Classics That Are Still Flawless — No Notes Needed
This article highlights six enduring Nintendo 64 titles that remain flawless nearly three decades after the console's release. Games like Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64, Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye 007, Paper Mario, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are praised for their timeless design and gameplay.
Dark Reflection releasing on Nintendo Switch this week
Dark Reflection, a pixel art adventure game developed by Slay Buherman and published by Stamina Zero, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on August 20, 2026. The game features exploration, platforming, puzzle-solving, combat against demons, and multiple endings, all presented with a dark humor and heavy metal-inspired atmosphere.
Ron Gilbert talks the untraditional way he got Thimbleweed Park 2 funded, and his frustrations with modern publishing deals
Creator Ron Gilbert discussed the untraditional private funding for Thimbleweed Park 2, opting out of traditional publishers due to unfavorable terms. He explained that a wealthy individual, a fan of the series, provided the necessary funds, leading to a more equitable deal for the developer.
Thimbleweed Park 2 is happening because Ron Gilbert's friend knows a rich guy who's a big fan of the original…
Thimbleweed Park 2 is officially happening, funded by a wealthy fan of the original game rather than a traditional publisher. Creator Ron Gilbert expressed dissatisfaction with publisher terms, opting for a more favorable deal with an anonymous benefactor. The sequel is expected in early 2028 and aims for a budget higher than the original's $1 million.
Seina: A Tale of Spirits Brings a Ghibli-Like Japanese Folklore-Inspired Tale
Seina: A Tale of Spirits, a new game inspired by Studio Ghibli and Japanese folklore, has released a demo on Steam. Developed by solo developer Argyro Brotsi, the game features a hand-painted art style and follows a young girl searching for her lost cat in a spirit world. The demo allows players to experience the exploration, light puzzles, and emotional storytelling of the single-player adventure.
Duskfade Review - Watching the clock
Duskfade is an ambitious indie action-platformer inspired by mid-2000s titles, featuring platforming challenges, sword combat, and voice-acted cutscenes. While it boasts a visually stunning clockwork universe and engaging boss fights, the game suffers from awkward storytelling, inconsistent cutscene quality, and gameplay elements that don't fully cohere, ultimately falling short of its potential despite its clear passion.
Vale’s Echo announced for Nintendo Switch release
Hollow Beak Games has announced Vale's Echo, a 2D cozy horror adventure game featuring dark comedy and psychological storytelling, is planned for release on Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game follows Vale's journey through the underworld after death, accompanied by a talking skull named Echo, and involves branching dialogue and meaningful choices.
This week in PC games: GoldenEye returns (sort of), plus janky arcade football, ballpoint cities, and a game about keeping the monsters inside Area 51
This week's PC game releases feature a variety of genres, including horror titles like T.W.I.R.L. and Homeostasis, alongside city builders such as Verde and factory games like Sandustry. Notable new entries include Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a spiritual successor to GoldenEye 007, and the quirky football sim Pro Jank Footy. The article also touches on the upcoming release of a highly anticipated game that has generated significant buzz among guides writers.
The indie parkour game from one of the French brothers behind 2024's best FPS is coming out in just two weeks
The melancholic first-person parkour adventure game Vholume is set to release on August 21st for PC. Developed by a small team including members of the Lemaitre Bros., known for the critically acclaimed FPS Straftat, Vholume features real-time multiplayer races and ghost competitions. The game emphasizes atmospheric exploration and dystopian themes, with a demo available on Steam.
Danchi Days Is Sakura Momoko’s Uki-Uki Carnival but a Slice-Of-Life Adventure
Danchi Days is a cozy, comedic, and bittersweet slice-of-life adventure game set in a Japanese housing complex, inspired by real-life experiences and the realities of family dementia. Developed collaboratively by sandy powder, Melos Han-Tani, mogumu, and gingham games, and published by Analgesic Productions, it features a 16-bit pixel art style reminiscent of Game Boy Advance classics. The game follows Hoshino Kanaoka as she tries to revive the neighborhood festival to help her grandmother. Danchi Days is set to launch on October 29th, 2026, on Steam with Steam Deck support, and a demo is currently available.
Static Hour Announced
Barkbyte Interactive has announced Static Hour, a narrative horror and adventure game set in a 1980s newsroom. Players will report on a government-ordered event, blending retro aesthetics with modern themes.
Turis Station – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Turis Station, a retro-inspired sci-fi fantasy adventure, is entering an open beta. Players awaken as a soulless Auton, with their personality and story paths shaped by choices in trading, fishing, artifact collection, and crafting. The game features a blend of pixel art and 90s-inspired 3D environments, an in-game card game called Remnants, and private worlds supporting up to 128 players.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Hyper Games has announced that Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 18. This cozy puzzle adventure, inspired by Tove Jansson's Moomin stories, allows players to explore Moominvalley as Moomintroll. The game is a spiritual successor to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.
Toem 2 gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Something We Made and Popagenda have announced that Toem 2 will be released on the Nintendo Switch on September 29, 2026. The game, a sequel to the original Toem, will feature new cozy environments to explore, quirky characters to meet, and upgraded camera mechanics for puzzles and documentation.
Open-World Adventure Caravan SandWitch Launches on Android
The open-world adventure game Caravan SandWitch has launched on Android, following its initial release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in September 2024. Developed by Studio Plane Toast and published by Dear Villagers, the game focuses on exploration and narrative without combat, tasking players with finding a missing sister on the desert planet Cigalo.
