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Sandwalkers gets Nintendo Switch release date
Red Art Games and Goblinz Studio have announced that the turn-based roguelike exploration game Sandwalkers will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 24, 2026. The game features pixel art visuals, caravan management, and survival elements in hostile environments.
Take to the skies in a Porco Rosso-esque seaplane and search for your missing uncle while you help rebuild an archipelago in Lou's Lagoon, out today
Lou's Lagoon, an exploration and survival crafting game featuring a customizable seaplane, is available now on Steam. Players search for a missing uncle and help rebuild communities on the Limbo archipelago, drawing comparisons to games like Jak and Daxter and Ratchet and Clank.
Nautus Announced for PC
Magic Design Studios, known for Have a Nice Death, has announced its new game, Nautus. This double-sided exploration game features a cozy island surface and a mysterious underwater world accessible via a customizable submarine. Nautus will be playable solo or in four-player co-op on PC.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 3rd and August 7th. Titles include "Beast of Reincarnation," "Kynseed," "Detective Holmes: Hidden Objects," "Space Tail: Definitive Edition," and many more, with several also available on Game Pass.
Find balance in abstract puzzle adventure What Surrounds Us, now available on Steam
What Surrounds Us, the debut indie game from former Don't Nod developer Florent Martinais, is now available on Steam for PC. This minimalist puzzle adventure invites players to explore a delicate ecosystem and restore balance by solving environmental puzzles without dialogue or narration. The game explores themes of environmental anxiety and coexistence, encouraging reflection on real-world issues.
This week in PC games: a new King's Field-like RPG, an American Revolutionary War sim, and a dreaming megacity full of cool architecture
This week's PC game releases include a King's Field-like RPG called Forgotten Blood, an American Revolutionary War simulation, and Lullabies Made of Static, an exploration game set in a megacity. Other notable titles are the puzzler The Message from Deep Space, the fighting game Ninja Masters, and the bullet heaven game Mycofall.
6 Story Games for Players Who Don't Want to Talk | TAG
This article highlights six story-driven games that do not require dialogue choices or role-playing, catering to players seeking a narrative experience without conversational effort. Titles like Journey, Cocoon, Inside, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Outer Wilds are discussed for their unique methods of storytelling through environment, music, and observation, with many also being compatible with handheld devices like the Steam Deck.
Xbox FanFest: Going on Tour for a 25th Anniversary Celebration
Xbox is embarking on a 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour for FanFest, visiting various locations. The article touches upon the importance of story in games, using titles like Elden Ring and The Legend of Zelda as examples, but ultimately focuses on Crimson Desert's slow-paced narrative and its appeal as an exploration-based game similar to Minecraft and Valheim.
