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Dark fantasy boss rush action game Rubinite launches in July
Indie developer Cup Dog Games announced that their dark fantasy boss rush action game, Rubinite, will launch on July 23rd for Windows PC via Steam. The game features a princess on a journey of revenge, utilizing a 'Focus' mechanic to exploit enemy weaknesses and deliver thrust attacks.
MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme Early Access
MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme, an action platformer from Morbidware, has launched in Early Access on PC. Players will experience the apocalypse in a dark fantasy setting, with the early access period beginning last week.
Duet Night Abyss introduces two new characters, a dark new element, and a steampunk area June 2
Duet Night Abyss is introducing a new steampunk-themed area, "Silver Torrent, Rising Star," on June 2nd, which continues the main narrative in the city of Icelake and Flodia Bloomfield Station. The update also adds two new characters, Hilda and Flora, who wield pyro and the new umbro element respectively. Players will gain access to a new umbro form, guild features, asynchronous co-op, and new weapons.
The Morning Star - A classic text adventure for many different retro systems by Dareint!
The new dark fantasy text adventure game, The Morning Star, has been released for classic retro systems including the Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad, Commodore 64, MSX, and ZX Spectrum. The game features text-driven exploration, illustrated backdrops, inventory management, and puzzle-solving, with a narrative focused on stopping the spread of the Void.
Fatekeeper Enters Steam Early Access on June 2
THQ Nordic and Paraglacial announced that the dark fantasy game Fatekeeper will launch into Steam Early Access on June 2, 2026. Developed by a 13-person team at German studio Paraglacial, the game will be updated throughout its early access period based on community feedback. Players can wishlist Fatekeeper on Steam now.
Disciples: Domination Conquers a Store Shelf Near You!
Kalypso Media and Artefacts Studio have released the physical retail edition of their dark-fantasy strategy title, Disciples: Domination, for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. This boxed edition includes all content from the Deluxe Edition, featuring cosmetic items, weapon skins, a resource boost, digital compendium, and the original soundtrack. The game is also available digitally on PC platforms.
Blades of Fire True Ending Guide - Good Ending
This guide details how to achieve the true ending in Blades of Fire, a dark fantasy action-adventure game available on PC via Steam. Players must collect all 13 tablet fragments by finding blue gems and then use a specific weapon rune in the library to obtain a book. This allows access to a puzzle that ultimately lets the player revive Nerea for a new ending.
Rogue Reigns wants to reinvent the roguelike deckbuilder, and don’t we just need that right now
Rogue Reigns, a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder from Brazilian indie developer Venn Studios, is set to launch in September 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. The game distinguishes itself with a three-character party system, where each hero has their own deck and abilities, requiring strategic resource management to avoid character neglect. Venn Studios is leveraging their own 'Wildcard' engine for a unique visual blend of hand-drawn characters and procedurally generated 3D environments.
Midnight Swamp, a dark point-and-click adventure game, incoming for Nintendo Switch
Midnight Swamp, a dark point-and-click adventure game developed by WildOmul and published by Sometimes You, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2026. The game features puzzles, potion crafting, and exploration within a mysterious swamp filled with strange creatures and hidden secrets, presented in hand-drawn graphics.
Dantalion - A flip screen platformer for the C64 by Eleanor Burns
The Commodore 64 has received a new dark fantasy platform puzzler titled Dantalion, developed by Eleanor Burns. Originally intended for a magazine cover tape, the game has been released digitally via The New Dimension website due to delays in the physical release. Players control Dantalion on a quest to defeat the monster Bael, who was responsible for his mother's death.
Can You Survive Seven Nights In Middle Evil: The Priest?
Middle Evil: The Priest is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by diedemor studio and published by Ratalaika Games, this action horror title challenges players to survive seven nights against supernatural forces in a remote medieval village.
EVILBANE – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
EVILBANE is a four-player co-op action RPG set in a dark fantasy world where players customize warriors to fight demons and restore light to a kingdom. The game features seamless switching between melee and ranged combat, strategic boss battles requiring coordination, and visceral combat mechanics. A beta playtest sign-up is currently available.
Blades of Fire Launches on Steam Alongside Massive Version 2.0 Update | Invision Game Community
MercurySteam and 505 Games have launched Blades of Fire on Steam, coinciding with the release of a major Version 2.0 update. This update, also available for free on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Epic Games Store, introduces New Game Plus, Titanium Difficulty, Anvil Trials, the Arcana System, and more. The game is currently available on Steam with a 25% launch discount.
Project Rabbit: An Eastern Perspective on Alice in Wonderland - GameHaunt
Project Rabbit is a session-based extraction soulslike for PC developed by South Korean studio NovaFlare, reimagining Alice in Wonderland with an Eastern aesthetic. The game features up to three-player co-op and demands precise combat and resource management within a strict time limit for extraction, blending elements of soulslike and extraction shooter genres. A release date and pricing have not yet been announced.
The Necromancer’s Tale Launches on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 & Xbox Series X/S June 24th!
The gothic RPG The Necromancer's Tale will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 24th, 2026. Developed by Psychic Software and published by Silver Lining Interactive, the game features a branching narrative with over 400,000 words and 180 NPCs. It has previously won awards at the Imirt Irish Game Awards and was a finalist at the International TIGA Awards.
Nailcrown Announced
Bohemia Interactive and Destructive Creations have announced Nailcrown, a new boomer shooter set in a medieval dark fantasy world. The game is slated for a future release on Windows PC via Steam, promising old-school brutality.
Dark boomer shooter Nailcrown announced by Bohemia Interactive and Destructive Creations
Bohemia Interactive and Destructive Creations have announced Nailcrown, a dark fantasy boomer shooter featuring fast-paced combat, a variety of weapons, and both single-player and cooperative modes. The game is being published under Bohemia Interactive's new label, Bohemia Incubator, and will include a mature content toggle for certain graphical elements.
Bohemia Interactive and Destructive Creations Announce Nailcrown
Bohemia Interactive and Destructive Creations have partnered to develop Nailcrown, a dark-fantasy first-person shooter combining boomer-shooter elements with melee combat. Bohemia Interactive's publishing label, Bohemia Incubator, will support Destructive Creations in bringing the game, which features single-player, co-op, and PvP modes, to market.
Dark fantasy ‘boomer shooter’ Nailcrown announced for PC
Bohemia Interactive and Destructive Creations have announced Nailcrown, a brutal, old-school first-person shooter with dark fantasy elements. The game is set to be released on PC.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Preorders Now Live, Includes A Stylish Steelbook Cover
Preorders are now live for The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy action RPG from former Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developers Rebel Wolves. The game, set in a brutal reimagining of 14th-century Europe, features vampires and a ticking clock mechanic. Players who preorder any edition will receive the Sangoran Wayfarer's Armor set immediately.
