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Subminer Announced
Yogscast Games and Tech Turtle have announced Subminer, a new survival and exploration game. The game is set in an alien ocean environment, and an official announcement trailer offers a first look at gameplay.
GAME ANNOUNCEMENT: YOGSCAST GAMES REVEALS EERIE DEEP-SEA MINING EXPLORATION GAME 'THE SUBMINER'
Yogscast Games and developer Tech Turtles have revealed The Subminer, an upcoming underwater mining exploration game. Players will pilot a submarine into increasingly dangerous depths on an alien planet to uncover the truth behind a catastrophic event. The game features roguelike exploration, procedurally generated environments, and survival elements, and will be available on PC via Steam.
Why You Should Do Petit Planet Starsea Voyages Every Day
This guide explains the importance of completing daily Starsea Voyages in Petit Planet for obtaining extra materials, rewards, and potentially new Neighbors. It details how to collect Lucadrops, which are crucial for unlocking new areas and upgrading your car, and emphasizes resource gathering and managing car battery life during voyages.
Forest Escape: Last Train - Final Playtest!
FragLab and Two Cakes Studio have announced a limited-time public playtest for their co-op horror exploration game, Forest Escape: Last Train. The playtest is available on Steam from May 1 to March 15, 2026, and supports 1-4 players. Players must repair a locomotive, solve puzzles, and escape a twisted realm inspired by The Escape Backrooms.
Wild Sheep Studio Builds Xbox Game Around Boar's Nose | HappyGamer
Adorable Adventures, developed by Wild Sheep Studio, is an upcoming Xbox game that focuses on exploration and curiosity, centering on a young boar named Boris who uses his sense of smell to find his scattered family. The game eschews modern gaming conventions like objective markers and timers, instead encouraging players to wander and discover at their own pace, embodying the principles of the cozy gaming movement.
This week's Epic Games freebie blends Factorio's automation with high fantasy exploration
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure is currently free on the Epic Games Store until May 7. This title blends Factorio-style automation with fantasy exploration, featuring creatures called Sparks that players can automate. The game also includes combat, quests, and procedurally generated biomes, and can be played solo or with up to three other players.
Adorable Adventures Arrives On Xbox, PlayStation And PC – And It’s Almost Too Cute To Handle
Adorable Adventures, a game developed by Wild Sheep Studio and published by PQube, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features a small boar named Boris who tracks scents to explore its world and find his family. It emphasizes a calm, gentle, and curious gameplay experience without timers or pressure.
The Team Behind Doomed PS4 Exclusive WiLD Is About to Release a New PS5 Game
Wild Sheep, the studio behind the unreleased PlayStation 4 exclusive WiLD, is set to launch a new game called Adorable Adventures for the PlayStation 5 on April 30, 2026. Published by PQube, the game features a young boar named Boris searching for his family after a forest fire, focusing on exploration and investigation.
EONA Thanks Its Community After the GMIF26 Highlight with a New Trailer Focused on Its Environments
SUPER AC has released a new trailer for their upcoming action-adventure horror game EONA, focusing on its environments and artistic direction. The trailer was revealed following the game's presentation at Game Made In France 2026, which featured streamer Trinity. EONA is set to launch on PC in Summer 2026 and is available to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Is a Spiritual Successor to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth, a spiritual successor to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, has been released by Hyper Games on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for $19.99. The game focuses on story and exploration in a cozy, winter-themed Moominvalley, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for free upgrade. iam8bit will also release physical editions later this year.
The Elementallis Adventures Hit Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC
Elementallis, an elemental-driven top-down adventure game, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by AnKae Games and published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., the game features classic exploration, puzzle-solving, and modern mechanics with a story focused on guilt and redemption. Its structure and gameplay loop draw heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda series.
The Legendary Ys Magic is Back in Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta, Now Available for Nintendo Switch™
XSEED Games announced that Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta, developed by Nihon Falcom, is now available for the Nintendo Switch. This enhanced version of Ys: Memories of Celceta features improved visuals, an option for a new soundtrack, and retains the original's strategic action RPG combat and exploration-focused mapping system. The game follows Adol as he attempts to regain his lost memories in the land of Celceta.
Forza Horizon 6’s Japan Looks Like an Explorer’s Dream
Forza Horizon 6 is set to feature a highly detailed and expansive rendition of Japan, emphasizing organic exploration and discovery. Playground Games has crafted a world five times larger than Forza Horizon 5's map, incorporating diverse biomes, verticality, and iconic landmarks like Shibuya Crossing. The game aims to reward player curiosity through its open-world design, dynamic seasons, and various activities beyond traditional racing.
Fading Faith – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Fading Faith is a first-person dungeon crawler where players explore ruins beneath Ancient Jerusalem, armed only with a torch. The game emphasizes resource management, as players must collect gold to buy supplies and upgrade gear, while facing the risk of becoming one of the "Gilded Dead" if their light fades. An open beta is currently available for players to join.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Review - A Cozy Moomin Story to Welcome in Spring
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth is a gentle adventure game set in a snow-covered Moominvalley, focusing on Moomintroll's journey to bring about spring. Developed by Hyper Games, it offers a quieter, more reflective experience than its predecessor, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, emphasizing cozy exploration, light puzzles, and character interactions. The game features a new toolset and a hub world in the Moominhouse, delivering a charming experience that respects the source material.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Review – A Cozy Adventure With Real Heart
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is a relaxing and moving adventure game suitable for all ages, offering a cozy experience with a heartwarming narrative. While the abundance of fetch quests can become repetitive, the game's charming presentation, enjoyable exploration, and mature themes like death and the passage of time make it a worthwhile and delightful experience.
Chronoscript: The Endless End shows off “Age of Discovery” stage in new gameplay
Shueisha Games and DeskWorks! have released new gameplay footage for their upcoming exploration-focused action-adventure game, Chronoscript: The Endless End. The trailer showcases the "Age of Discovery" stage, featuring a writer's mansion filled with historical artifacts and combat against various enemies. The game is set to launch in 2026 for PC and PlayStation 5.
N/A Museum – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
N/A Museum is a first-person horror exploration game where players investigate a sealed art museum after a mysterious fire. Players must uncover the truth behind the incident, avoid a watchful curator, and interpret the rules of lurking entities to survive and escape. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
The Stream Team: Exploring Planet Crafter’s new biome
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is set to explore a new biome in the game Planet Crafter. The live stream will begin at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, allowing viewers to discover the new area and its potential loot.
Action-Adventure 'Chronoscript The Endless End' Trailer Showcases Age of Discovery
Publisher Shueisha Games and developer DeskWorks! have released a new trailer for their upcoming action-adventure game Chronoscript: The Endless End, showcasing its Age of Discovery theme. The game features a writer's mansion where each room represents a different historical period, with combat building on classic 2D action platforming. Chronoscript: The Endless End is set to release for PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026.