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1 Million+ Selling There is No Game Spin-off, Crushed in Time, Available on PC Now - Stretch Your Way Through a Development Pipeline Spanning Adventure Today
Crushed in Time, a spin-off of the million-selling game There is No Game, is now available on PC. The adventure game, which features a unique point-and-stretch mechanic and a meta-narrative about game development, will also launch on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android later this year. Players will control Sherlock Holmes and Watson as they navigate a game's development pipeline to find a missing NPC.
Long Overdue, Bad Magpie Finally Expands the ‘Be a Rude Bird’ Genre
Bad Magpie, an upcoming narrative adventure game from developer Milktooth, is set to release next year for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and cloud, included with Game Pass. Players control a magpie with a lost ability to fly, tasked with collecting shiny trinkets for a fallen star. The gameplay features exploration, puzzle-solving, and light immersive sim elements, with a focus on causing chaos and interacting with the environment.
Going Hands-On With Order Of The Sinking Star—Puzzle Quest
Jonathan Blow's upcoming puzzle adventure game, Order of the Sinking Star, aims for a sprawling world with layered puzzles and unique character mechanics. An early demo showcases ambitious design, with levels ranging from simple to complex, utilizing mechanics like reflection and multi-character crystal manipulation. The game is slated for release in 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Pikuniku 2 bringt 2027 noch mehr skurrilen Charme auf PC und Nintendo Switch 2 - als brandneue dreidimensionale Fortsetzung des gefeierten Adventure-Spiels
Devolver Digital announced that Pikuniku 2, a 3D sequel to the acclaimed adventure game, will be released in 2027 for PC and Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows Piku and friends on a bizarre journey across an archipelago, featuring quirky characters, playful puzzles, and vibrant 3D environments.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release
Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a new puzzle-platforming adventure combining the VR titles Moss and Moss: Book II, has achieved Steam Deck Verified status ahead of its July release. The game features a narrative-driven journey with environmental puzzles, combat against arcane creatures, and an optional 'skip combat' feature. It will be available on PC and consoles, with modernized visuals and new cinematic cutscenes.
Vivarium Revealed, Hand-Drawn Life Sim Adventure Coming in 2027
Serenity Forge and Studio Meadowflower have revealed Vivarium, a hand-drawn life simulation adventure game set to release on PC and Xbox in 2027. The game features art inspired by classic anime and a story about an 11-year-old girl in a seemingly peaceful terrarium town that hides a darker mystery. Player choices will influence the narrative and endings, adding replay value to the cozy daily life systems.
Big Walk adds Switch 2 version, launches August 4
The cooperative multiplayer adventure game Big Walk will launch on August 4 for PC, PlayStation 5, and the newly announced Switch 2. The PlayStation 5 version will be available day one as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game. The game features proximity voice chat, flexible player counts up to 12, and cross-play.
The Wolf Among Us 2: The First Preview
The Wolf Among Us 2 is back on track, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for Telltale's acclaimed adventure series. This preview indicates the game is progressing well after its resurrection.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest week
Summer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
This Is the Most Intriguing and Unsettling Game About Fishing Coming to PS5
Playstack and The Water Museum have released a new trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 5 adventure game, About Fishing. The game blends the meditative rhythm of fishing with a quiet mystery, featuring retro visuals and hinting at uneasy truths to be discovered beneath the surface.
Visual novel Pitstop in Purgatory out on Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games and Tymedust Games announced that the visual novel Pitstop in Purgatory will be released on Nintendo Switch this week for $4.99. The game features point-and-click adventure gameplay where players solve the mystery of the heroine Astrid's death through a narrative with choices and partial voice acting.
Vivarium features hand painted art inspired by anime
Vivarium, a life-sim adventure game with hand-painted art inspired by anime, was re-revealed during the Xbox Showcase. Players control Jenny, an 11-year-old exploring a world with a non-linear narrative, with in-game days synced to the real-world calendar. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and will be available on Game Pass.
Be a cheeky bird thief in Bad Magpie
Bad Magpie, an open-world adventure game from UK studio Milktooth, is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2027, launching day one on Game Pass. Players control a magpie with a single wing who collects trinkets to gain the affection of a fallen star. The studio was founded by Catherine Unger, Daisy Fernandez, and George Batchelor.
Something Was Buried Beneath The Ocean. Dark Mass Reveals Its Physical Editions
Path Games and Selecta Play have announced physical Standard and Collector's Editions for the underwater psychological horror adventure game Dark Mass, releasing for PlayStation 5. A new trailer showcases the physical editions and gameplay, highlighting the game's oppressive underwater setting and narrative-driven puzzles.
Hela: Of Mice and Magic explores a vast world of nature with friends (or stand-ins)
Hela: Of Mice and Magic is an upcoming indie adventure game from developer Windup that focuses on themes of magic, nature, and friendly mice. The game is designed to be explored with friends or with AI companions.
Tenebris Somnia launches October 16
The survival horror adventure game Tenebris Somnia is set to launch on October 16 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Switch 2. Published by New Blood Interactive and developed by Saibot Studios, the game features retro 2D gameplay combined with live-action cinematics.
The Wolf Among Us 2 Release Date Window Set in New Trailer
Telltale Games revealed a new trailer and a release date window for The Wolf Among Us 2 at Summer Game Fest 2026. The sequel will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Additionally, The Wolf Among Us Remastered was announced for a holiday season release on the same platforms, featuring improved visuals and UI.
The Road of Dust and Sorrow adds PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and Switch versions
The cozy survival horror adventure game The Road of Dust and Sorrow is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch in 2026, in addition to its previously announced PC version. Developed by Painted Black Games and published by Silver Lining Interactive, the game features story-driven linear gameplay, exploration, puzzles, and a dystopian survival theme with pixel art graphics.
7 years after it was announced, The Wolf Among Us 2 is finally set to arrive—in 2027
Telltale Games has announced that The Wolf Among Us 2 is slated for a 2027 release, with a new story trailer revealed at IGN Summer of Gaming. The studio also confirmed that The Wolf Among Us Remastered will launch during the 2026 holiday season. The sequel has experienced a troubled development since its initial announcement.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered, The Wolf Among Us 2 announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Telltale and PM Studios have announced that The Wolf Among Us Remastered will launch this holiday season in 2026, with The Wolf Among Us 2 set for release in 2027, both for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The remastered edition features enhanced visuals and bonus content, while the sequel continues the story of Bigby Wolf in Fabletown.
