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Make new friends in Hela: of Mice & Magic
Knights Peak and Windup Games have released a new deep dive into Hela: of Mice & Magic, showcasing its nature and animal companions. The game, which won "Most Entertaining" and "Most Wholesome" at gamescom 2025, is set to launch in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. An accompanying ambient video offers a relaxing auditory experience inspired by Scandinavian woodlands.
Review: Collector’s Cove (Nintendo Switch)
Collector's Cove is a cozy adventure game for the Nintendo Switch developed by VoodooDuck, focusing on collecting fish, farming, and crafting. While offering a relaxing experience with no stamina or sleep mechanics, the game can become repetitive due to its slow pace and rinse-and-repeat island exploration loop. Despite its potential for monotony, it provides delightful chill vibes for short play sessions.
Mononoke no Kuni gets new overview trailer
Publisher Happinet and developer Lights Interactive have released a new overview trailer for their upcoming Japanese folklore adventure game, Mononoke no Kuni. The game, set to launch in fall 2026 for PC, features a protagonist named Taiki and his dog companion Musashi exploring a world inspired by Japanese myths and yokai, engaging in parry-based combat and mini-games.
The new game from the makers of Botanicula and Chuchel is like 1984 meets the Keystone Kops, but in a way that actually…
Phonopolis, the latest game from Amanita Design, offers a unique blend of dystopian themes inspired by Orwell and slapstick comedy. Players control Felix, who accidentally opposes a totalitarian regime seeking to control minds through the 'Absolute Tone'. The game features straightforward puzzles and a distinctive visual style, with music playing a significant role in its narrative.
Cozy rhythm-adventure game Mirth Island announced
Publisher SOEDESCO and developer Clay Game Studio have announced Mirth Island, a cozy rhythm-adventure game. The title is set to release later this year for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Players will embody a duck named Dodo who returns to his homeland to help rebuild a crumbling theater by assisting islanders with their problems.
Truckful adds PlayStation ports to 2026 release
Pocketpair Publishing and developer MythicOwl have announced that the car delivery adventure game Truckful will be released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in 2026. The game, which also features a PC version via Steam, involves driving, upgrading, and packing a truck to complete quests for villagers and uncover mysteries in the surrounding countryside.
Brand-New Hit PS5 Adventure Games Get PS Store Deals Already
The PlayStation Store is offering a limited-time discount on the PlayStation 5 remakes of the adventure games Myst and Riven. The deal, which requires a PlayStation Plus subscription, reduces the price by 20% until May 26. Both titles also feature enhancements for the PlayStation 5 and support for PlayStation VR2.
Play Promising PS5 Exclusive Games for Free Before Launch
PlayStation 5 owners can now download free demos for two upcoming Sony Interactive Entertainment published exclusives, Suri: The Seventh Note and Haunt Hunter, from the PlayStation Store. These titles are part of the PlayStation India Hero Project and will also launch on PC, but are currently console exclusive to PS5. Release dates for both games have not yet been announced.
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King was a die-hard adventure gamer until he discovered Morrowind: 'The first time I loaded it up, I walked straight into a little pond and was killed by a fish'
Comedian and adventure game designer Alasdair Beckett-King discusses his gaming history, from playing Dizzy on a ZX Spectrum to his love for Morrowind and point-and-click adventures like Broken Sword. He shares his current playthroughs of Tainted Grail: Conquest and his enduring affection for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, while also admitting to being stuck on Hollow Knight: Silksong.
The Adventure of Node - A native adventure Zelda-like game is in development for the Commodore Amiga
The homebrew team Tedzogh, Dor, aZtOcKdOg, imjustpickle, and keyj freely has launched a playtest for their upcoming Commodore Amiga adventure game, The Adventure of Node. Inspired by Zelda, the game features sword combat and environmental puzzles, with the protagonist Node investigating a monster infestation in the Crystal Mine. The current demo allows interaction with NPCs, dungeon exploration, and forest clearing.
One of 2026's Best Games Is Coming to PS5 Later This Year
The photography-themed adventure game OPUS: Prism Peak, which received rave reviews earlier this year on Nintendo Switch and PC, is now confirmed for a PlayStation 5 release later this year. Developed by Taiwanese studio SIGONO, the game follows a photojournalist stranded in an ethereal mountain realm who must use their camera to uncover secrets.
Hela: of Mice & Magic Shows Off Forest Animals in New Deep Dive
Knights Peak and Windup Games have released a new preview for Hela: of Mice & Magic, showcasing its forest animals and environments inspired by Northern Sweden. The game, scheduled for a 2026 release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, features animals that offer gameplay benefits, such as potion ingredients or companions for faster travel. Players control a mouse assisting a witch in protecting the land, with solo and cooperative modes available.
Outbound Review | TheXboxHub
Outbound is a slow-paced, cozy campervan adventure game that emphasizes exploration and crafting. While its deliberate nature may deter some players, those who embrace its leisurely pace will find a delightful experience with a focus on nature and base building within the campervan. The game is available on Xbox via Game Pass and also on PC and PlayStation 5.
A Broken Sword movie is in the works, aiming to move the adventure game classics into 'the next medium it…
A film adaptation of the classic adventure game series Broken Sword is in development, co-produced by series creator Revolution Software and Story Kitchen. Evan Spiliotopolos, known for writing live-action adaptations, is penning the script. The creators aim to translate the game's world into a new medium while remaining faithful to its established lore and intelligent storytelling.
Publisher Spaghetti Cat presents Midnight Souls: mysterious RPG with black humor, nostalgia, and horrors!
Publisher Spaghetti Cat announced Midnight Souls, a 2D mystical adventure RPG with black humor, nostalgia, and horror elements. Players will explore the town of Camomile Peaks, solve puzzles, face enemies, and manage their cat, Charlie, in a quest for love and uncovering dark mysteries. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
PS5 Getting Acclaimed 2026 Nintendo Switch Adventure Game
The acclaimed 2026 Nintendo Switch and PC adventure game Opus: Prism Peak is coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026. Developed by Sigono and published by Shueisha Games, the narrative-driven title will be playable at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto. Players explore an ethereal realm using a camera to uncover mysteries and find their way home.
OPUS: Prism Peak coming to PS5 in 2026
Shueisha Games and SIGONO announced that the multi-ending adventure game OPUS: Prism Peak will be released for PlayStation 5 in 2026. Further details about the game's content and specific release date are expected closer to launch.
Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen Review 🖊️
Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen is a delightful adventure game featuring imaginative visuals and familiar voice acting. Players explore open-ended stages, collect items, and solve puzzles with a laidback pace, though some level designs can become repetitive. The game offers a variety of collectibles and abilities, making for a fulfilling experience despite its simplicity.
The Big Con secures Nintendo Switch physical release
The Big Con is receiving a physical release on Nintendo Switch, distributed by Limited Run Games. The game, originally released digitally in 2022, follows a high schooler on a road trip to save her family's video store by swindling strangers in the 1990s.
Unique PS5 Adventure Game Hits PS Store Today
The adventure game Coffee Talk Tokyo has been released on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. Developed by Chorus Worldwide Games and Toge Productions, the game is a spinoff set in a fantasy Tokyo where players serve drinks to human and yokai customers. A Deluxe Edition is available for $17.99, and a free demo can be downloaded from the PS Store.
