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Eerie PS5 Adventure Game Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
The psychological horror adventure game Time To Wake Up is now available on PlayStation 5 and PC for $14.99, with a 20% launch discount. Developed by Eye Blink Twice, the game features a unique blinking mechanic to alter environments and solve puzzles. Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch versions are planned for later in 2026.
Heidi’s Legacy: Mountains Calling, a cozy story-rich adventure game, announced for Nintendo Switch
Humble Reeds has announced Heidi's Legacy: Mountains Calling, a cozy, story-rich adventure game inspired by the Heidi IP, for a January 2027 release on Nintendo Switch. Players will embody Heidi as she moves to the alpine mountains, fostering relationships, shepherding goats, crafting, and shaping the narrative through dialogue choices.
Silver Pines Review – The Third Peak
Silver Pines is a debut survival horror game from Wych Elm that blends classic genre elements with puzzle-solving and adventure game mechanics. Players control a private investigator searching for a target in a mysterious town, navigating interconnected environments that require keys and codes. Despite some clashing gameplay mechanics and a story that doesn't fully escalate, the game's unique art style, rotoscoped animations, and strong atmosphere make it a compelling experience.
Charming PS5 Adventure Game Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun, the franchise's first console game in 15 years, is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The adventure game allows players to customize characters and explore the iconic neighborhood while helping characters organize the Big Block Party. Designed for younger players with intuitive controls and a focus on kindness, community, and learning, the game features over 100 minigames and familiar characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster.
Steam is about to start getting some of the best Japanese pixel art in gaming history
Several Japanese PC-98 adventure games and visual novels, known for their distinctive pixel art, are beginning to receive official English releases on Steam. The first title, Dead of the Brain, developed by FairyTale, is being published by Fakku and features fan-translated content with quality-of-life improvements.
TOEM 2 Review
This review indicates that while the novelty of TOEM may have slightly diminished, the sequel still stands strong on its own merits. It suggests the game offers a compelling experience despite the passage of time.
Lynchian noir mystery Silver Pines takes the best bits from horror, the middling bits from Metroidvanias, and the worst bits from adventure games
Silver Pines is a debut title from Wych Elm that blends neo-noir detective mystery, survival horror, and Metroidvania elements. While its moody visual style and intriguing story show promise, the game suffers from excessive backtracking, tedious puzzles, and frustrating dead ends, particularly in its later sections. The reviewer found the exploration and puzzle design to be the weakest aspects, overshadowing the otherwise compelling horror and mystery elements.
Forever Ago (PS5) Review: Annapurna’s Latest Adventure Feels Dated
Forever Ago offers a rare perspective on loss through its elderly protagonist, Alfred, but its gameplay mechanics and technical issues hold it back. While the narrative and voice acting are strong, the sluggish controls, clunky interactions, and performance problems on PlayStation 5 make it feel dated and lacking in player agency, ultimately suggesting it might have been better as an animated short.
Ripple Island is this week’s Console Archive game for Nintendo Switch 2
Ripple Island, originally released in 1988 for an 8-bit home console, will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow, October 8, 2026, as part of the Console Archives series. The adventure game, featuring protagonist Kyle, will be sold digitally for $7.99 and will only include Japanese language options. The Console Archives series adds modern features like customizable button layouts and save points to classic titles.
2023 PS5 Adventure Game 70% Off on PS Store, DLC Included
The PlayStation 5 adventure game Fort Solis is currently available at a 70% discount on the PlayStation Store as part of a limited-time offer. The 'Terra Edition' bundle, which includes the base game along with a digital artbook and soundtrack, is priced at $10.49 until October 8. The game, developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games, features voice acting from Troy Baker and Roger Clark and is described as a psychological horror experience set on a Martian mining station.
The Merlies launch trailer – a new “wholesomevania” for Nintendo Switch
Arte and Darjeeling Productions have released a launch trailer for The Merlies, a "wholesomevania" adventure game now available on Nintendo Switch. The game focuses on exploration and upcycling found objects in a world built from human civilization's remnants, with no enemies or timers.
The Wolf Among Us 2's publisher thinks "there will be more" from its Telltale Games partnership
PM Studios CEO Michael Yum expressed optimism about future collaborations with Telltale Games, following their work on The Wolf Among Us 2. He indicated that discussions for new projects have already taken place and that both companies are aligned on future endeavors.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 52
This article highlights several underappreciated games, including the Cursed horror series, the text-based fantasy adventure Shadow and Ink, and the RPG-infused block breaker Wizorb. It also touches on the classic arcade shooter Pooyan and the indie platformer Flinthook, showcasing diverse gameplay mechanics and design choices.
Highly Anticipated PlayStation 5 Adventure Game Sequel Delayed
Ember Lab has delayed the PlayStation 5 exclusive Kena: Scars of Kosmora from its initial 2026 launch to 2027. The developer cited the need for additional polish and expansion on the experience established by Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The game will feature Kena as an older, more experienced Spirit Guide exploring the island of Kosmora, encountering elemental companions and Alchemystic Temples.
Toem 2: Det sjunde spelet för Indiespelklubben!
The latest game for the Indiespelklubben is Toem 2, a photography-focused adventure game released on September 29th for PC and other platforms. The article highlights the game's monochrome visual style, humor, and accessible gameplay, drawing comparisons to The Legend of Zelda and Pokemon Snap. Members who joined before September received a code for the game on Steam.
Surreal Psychological Horror Adventure Deperson Is Coming to Steam
Error Thing's psychological horror adventure game, Deperson, is coming to PC in Q2 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam. The game features a hand-drawn dystopian world, point-and-click gameplay with puzzles and platforming, and a story about a man with amnesia exploring his identity. It is published by Parco Games.
Asylum shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
SOEDESCO and Senscape have announced that the first-person horror adventure game Asylum will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 30, 2026. The game features a psychological horror story inspired by classic horror cinema and offers approximately ten hours of gameplay with challenging puzzles and a haunting soundtrack.
Toem 2 review
Toem 2 is a cute sequel that streamlines the adventure game mechanics of its predecessor, losing some of the original's magic. While the quest structure is clearer, the objectives are often too obvious, reducing the sense of creative puzzle-solving. The game features photography-based quests and collectible outfits, but the easy-peasy objectives make it feel less innovative.
PS5 Adventure Game Sequel With Great Reviews Out Today on PlayStation Store
Toem 2, the sequel to the BAFTA-winning cozy adventure game, has launched on PlayStation 5. Developed by Something We Made and published by popagenda, the game has received positive reviews for its expanded photography mechanics, platforming additions, and charming aesthetic. It is available for $19.99, with a limited-time discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
Så bra är ISK-titel #6, Justin Wack - (starkt resultat, än en gång!)
Justin Wack, developed by Pontus Wittenmark and Warm Kitten Games, has received a strong rating of 4.3 from the Indiespelklubben, making it the highest-rated game in the club's history. This point-and-click adventure game is praised for its challenging puzzles and charming presentation, with 3.5% of players having completed it.
