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Cinder City Developer Preview Showcases New Gameplay, The Cinderknights, and Much more
BigFire and NCSoft have released a new gameplay preview for Cinder City, a dystopian action RPG set in Seoul. Players control Seven, a Cinderknight searching for his daughter amidst mutant monsters and the criminal organization Hyde. The game, built with Unreal Engine 5, is slated for a PC launch in the second half of 2026 and will feature NVIDIA-supported features.
VHOLUME – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
VHOLUME is a first-person parkour adventure game set in a dystopian city where players control Robert on a quest to restore his family's ration tickets. The game emphasizes fluid movement mechanics, allowing players to jump, run, climb, and slide through architectural labyrinths. It supports both solo play and multiplayer with ghost replays and leaderboards, offering a melancholic atmosphere contrasted with exhilarating movement possibilities. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Just Press the Button, a a dystopian narrative game, incoming for Nintendo Switch
Sonomio Games announced that its dystopian narrative game, Just Press the Button, will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2026. The game places players in the role of an employee at Enterprise Corp, tasked with pressing a button when instructed, with promotions and consequences tied to their obedience and performance. The digital download will cost $2.99.
Hollowbody Review | TheXboxHub
Hollowbody is a survival horror game that pays homage to 1990s classics with its fixed camera angles and deliberate pacing, while also delivering an original story set in a dystopian future Britain. The game excels at building atmosphere through its presentation, environmental storytelling, and audio design, though its combat mechanics are functional rather than refined. Despite its retro-inspired approach, Hollowbody carves out its own identity with a haunting narrative and a bleak, mysterious world.
Sinopsis The Humanity Bureau, Bioskop Trans TV 10 Juni 2026
The Humanity Bureau, a 2018 science fiction film starring Nicolas Cage, will be broadcast on Trans TV on June 10, 2026. The movie is set in a dystopian future where a government agency called the Humanity Bureau deports citizens deemed inefficient to a place called New Eden. The plot follows agent Noah Kross as he investigates the truth behind New Eden after encountering a man who claims to know it.
Hollowbody Brings Fixed Cameras And Fear Back To Xbox And PlayStation
The survival horror game Hollowbody has been released on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, following its PC debut. Developed by Headware Games, the title features fixed camera angles, resource management, and puzzles, set in a near-future dystopian sci-fi world. The console version includes all updates from the PC release, such as additional puzzles and lore.
You Have Been Reprinted: Byte Barrel’s Brutal, Tactical, Post-Apocalyptic FPS DIOXIDE Officially Announced!
Byte Barrel has officially announced DIOXIDE, a tactical, post-apocalyptic first-person shooter with soulslike elements, revealed during The MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026. The game, developed in Byte Barrel's signature comic-book art style, is set for a PC release and will feature a playable demo in Q3 2026. Players will navigate a corporate-ruled dystopia, gaining the ability to return from death to fight against the system.
Dystopian banking sim Teller's Duty launches on June 12th!
Hiscory announced that their dystopian banking simulator, Teller's Duty, will launch on June 12th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The game challenges players to process transactions, detect forgeries, and make moral choices in a 1980s oppressive nation to support their family.
Replaced Review – Stunning Style Meets Uneven Substance
Replaced is a visually stunning science fiction action-platformer set in an alternative 1980s America, following an AI trapped in a human body exploring a dystopian world. While its art style, animation, and score are exceptional, the game suffers from uneven pacing, particularly in its early hours, and gameplay mechanics that, while functional, lack deep engagement. The narrative explores themes of artificial life and corporate control, but the overall experience is a mixed bag of strong production values and somewhat hollow gameplay.
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.
Thank You For You Application launches June 19th
Thank You For Your Application, developed by IceLemonTea Studio and published by No More Robots, will be released on June 19th. A new demo is also available, featuring controller support, bug fixes, and additional content. The game places players in the role of a junior interviewer at a major corporation, tasked with vetting applicants while navigating a surveillance state and managing their own finances.
EXPERIENCE THE SCREAMER UNIVERSE FREE DEMO NOW AVAILABLE
Milestone has released a free demo for their new arcade racing game, Screamer, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The demo showcases the game's blend of racing and fighting mechanics in a dystopian, anime-inspired world. A limited-time 30% discount is also available, and Ranked Team Races are set to launch on June 18.
Lawan Distopia Penuh Kesan dari ONE OK ROCK di Jakarta
Japanese band ONE OK ROCK successfully held their Detox Asia Tour 2026 concert in Jakarta, Indonesia Arena on Saturday, May 16th. The band performed 18 songs, many from their latest album 'Detox,' which features dystopian themes and a spirit of resistance. The concert was praised for its energetic performance, impressive audio-visuals, and international-class production.
Red Rising Announced
Emerald City Games has announced Red Rising, a video game adaptation of the board game based on the Red Rising novel series. A trailer provides a first look at the game.
Phonopolis Is the Upcoming Puzzle Game from the Makers of Samorost
Amanita Design announced that their upcoming puzzle game, Phonopolis, will be released on May 20th, 2026, for PC via Steam. The point-and-click adventure game is set in a dystopian city controlled by loudspeakers and features a unique visual style inspired by stop-motion animation and cardboard models.
Pocket Dictator – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Pocket Dictator, a first-person puzzle game, is entering an open beta. Players assume the role of prisoner 811, using a stolen control device to navigate a dystopian prison, solve puzzles, and manipulate robots to escape a bloodthirsty dictator. The game features atmospheric storytelling through logs and environmental clues, revealing the prison's history and a world of hidden rules.
Stonemaier Games Announces Finspan: Sharks & Reefs Expansion, and Revised Version of Euphoria
Stonemaier Games has announced two new board game projects: Finspan: Sharks & Reefs, an expansion for their sealife preservation game, and Euphoria Essential Edition, a revised version of their dystopian worker placement game. The Finspan expansion will be available in May 2026, while Euphoria Essential Edition's release date is yet to be announced.
Memory Becomes Weapon in Dystopian Thriller ‘Nocturne For Cyl-Hestia’
Spore and Sorcery announced their upcoming narrative adventure game, Nocturne For Cyl-Hestia, will launch on May 27, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is set in a dystopian science fiction universe where players control Silas, a memorialist tasked with uncovering truths by piecing together fragmented memories in a world where memory is controlled by an authoritarian regime.
Enter a Dystopian Sci-Fi Universe in ‘Nocturne For Cyl-Hestia’
Spore and Sorcery announced Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia, a narrative adventure game set in a dystopian science fiction universe. Players will take on the role of Silas, a memorialist piecing together fragmented memories in a city controlled by an authoritarian regime. The game is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on May 27, 2026.
Killware: Under Review
Killware: Under Review is an ultra-gory top-down arcade roguelite shooter where players must survive escalating waves of enemies in a dystopian future. The game features random weapon drops, experience level progression, killstreaks, and upgradeable powers, with difficulty increasing as players raise their 'Heat' level.