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This cozy indie rhythm game with Thank Goodness You're Here vibes might be my Summer Game Fest highlight, letting us run a record shop alongside an adorable dog
Mr. Records is a new indie rhythm game from developer Glee Cheese, featuring a cozy record shop setting and a story driven by music. Players manage customers, solve musical riddles, and unlock new stock while experiencing surreal dream-like worlds inspired by the protagonist's memories. The game, which also includes an adorable dog companion named Buzz, is set to launch on PC with no release date announced yet.
Psychological horror game T.W.I.R.L. coming to Nintendo Switch
Genie Boy Games has announced that its psychological horror title T.W.I.R.L. will be released on Nintendo Switch. The game focuses on a young boy in 2006 harboring a dark secret, featuring P.T.-inspired loops and a mysterious presence. A release date for the Nintendo Switch version has not yet been announced.
Will Follow The Light Review – A Deeply Emotional Indie Lighthouse Adventure | Invision Game Community
Will Follow The Light is a narrative-driven indie adventure game from TomorrowHead Studio that follows a lighthouse keeper's emotional journey to find his son after a devastating mudslide. The game features stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, engaging gameplay mechanics like sailing and memory reliving, but suffers from inconsistent voice acting and some visual polish issues. It is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox.
Type to Terminate hordes of deranged robots: KILLPHRASE available to wishlist on Steam.
Indie developer J.N.0.1 has announced KILLPHRASE, a frantic typing-shooter set in a corrupted robotics facility, now available to wishlist on Steam. The game features a 2D art style where players type correct keystrokes to fire their weapon and defeat deranged robots, with mechanics like gun jamming and tactical EMPs.
2D/3D Platformer Dodo Duckie Waddles onto Xbox Series X | S and Steam on July 23rd, Demo Live Now!
The 2D/3D puzzle platformer Dodo Duckie is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on July 23rd. A demo is currently available as part of the ID@Xbox Indie Fest until June 30th. Players control Dodo, a duck who must use a magical cap to flip between 2D and 3D perspectives to rescue kidnapped chickens from aliens.
Way to the Woods: Going Horns-on With This Indie Gem Ahead of Summer Game Fest Play Days
Way to the Woods is a 3D narrative indie game where players control a deer guiding a faun through abandoned urban environments. Creator ant tan, also known as OnePixel.Dog, aims to evoke a unique emotional tone by focusing on an animal's perspective and sensory experience, inspired by games like The Last of Us and INSIDE. The game features minimalist cel-shaded graphics, expressive animations, and an enchanting soundtrack by aivi and surasshu, and is set to appear at Summer Game Fest Play Days for Xbox Series X|S.
Guinea Pig Gunner Launches Demo on Steam
The fast-paced platformer Guinea Pig Gunner has launched a demo on Steam, allowing players to experience its 22nd-century plot where a cyborg guinea pig fights a reptilian race. The demo features the first level, Earth City, and showcases the game's extensive arsenal of eight weapons, fluid movement mechanics, and challenging combat.
This Woman-Led Bulgarian FPS Is Exploding Across Steam Wishlists in Japan, the US, and Beyond
The indie first-person shooter Everything is Gun!, developed by a small team at Incineration Productions, has seen a massive surge in Steam wishlists globally, particularly in Japan and the United States. The game blends fast-paced 90s shooter mechanics with The Binding of Isaac-style synergies and an asynchronous multiplayer revenge system, aiming for a Q4 2027 launch.
University of Memphis Computer Science Graduates Help Bring Memphis-Made Indie Game to Summer Game Fest Week in Los Angeles
The indie game Molly the Marble, developed by Dapper Duck Software with assistance from University of Memphis computer science graduates, has been selected for The MIX Summer Game Showcase during Summer Game Fest week in Los Angeles. The cozy adventure puzzle game, which features physics-based puzzles and a charming aesthetic, will be playable at the event. Molly the Marble is currently available to wishlist on Steam.
Upcoming Indie Game LOOP Selected for India Games Showcase 2026
The upcoming indie puzzle adventure game LOOP, developed by solo developer Pravin Nikam, has been selected for the India Games Showcase 2026. The game features a surreal, shifting world with environmental storytelling and puzzles, and is currently in development for PC.
Don’t Sleep on Time To Wake Up’s Demo - Now Ready for Steam Next Fest!
Eye Blink Twice is releasing a demo for their psychological thriller, Time To Wake Up, for Steam Next Fest. The game features surreal school memories and a unique blinking mechanic that alters the environment. The demo is available now, with the full game planned for release in Fall 2026.
THE NIGHTMARES ARE COMING! SILVER PINES LAUNCHING ON PC AND CONSOLES ON 8TH OCTOBER
The indie survival-horror game Silver Pines, developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, is set to launch on October 8, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series consoles, and PlayStation 5. A demo is now available on Steam, introducing players to the game's mystery and dread-filled atmosphere, classic survival-horror gameplay, and Metroidvania-style exploration.
Bubble-punk adventure MegaGum announced
MegaGum, a new 3D action-platformer from Belgian developer N-Zone, was revealed at The MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026. Players control Uja, who searches for her missing parents within GUM Tower, uncovering a larger mystery involving the enigmatic Mister Gum. The game features gum-powered abilities for platforming and combat, with an optional co-op mode. MegaGum is set to launch on PC via Steam in early 2027.
Chivalware Preview – A Fun New Take On Roguelikes
Chivalware offers a fresh take on the roguelike genre with its unique tile-matching combat system set in a cyber-medieval world. Players control a Disk Knight battling the mad King, matching tiles to equip weapons and chaining attacks while dodging enemies. The game features satisfying build customization through chips and floppy disks, with unlockable characters and a progression system that rewards players for each run.
“Gravity Whipped” – a Super Mario Galaxy inspired 2.5D soft puzzle platformer; release date announced for July 10, 2026 alongside Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Packet Gaming Studios announced that its 2.5D puzzle platformer, Gravity Whipped, will be released on Steam on July 10, 2026. Inspired by Super Mario Galaxy, the game features gravity manipulation mechanics and over 3355 collectibles. A demo is available now and will be featured at Steam Summer Next Fest.
Paperlands demo released on Steam
Indie developer Cozy Age Games has released a public demo for their papercraft-inspired 2D puzzle adventure game, Paperlands, on Steam. The demo offers an early look at the game's visual style, world design, and core exploration mechanics, built using the Godot engine.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Physical Editions Available for Pre-Order
iam8bit and Hyper Games have opened pre-orders for physical editions of Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The Retail Edition, priced at $29.99, includes stickers and a digital soundtrack, while the Collector’s Edition for $74.99 adds an artbook, tote bag, pins, and keychain. The game is inspired by Tove Jansson’s Moomin stories and follows Moomintroll's winter adventure.
Who let the ducks out? Microphone-Driven Co-op Quack Quack Up has a demo available on Steam!
2P Games and FuncoreClub have released a demo for their microphone-controlled co-op game, Quack Quack Up, on Steam. The demo allows up to 4 players to experience the core voice-herding mechanics and environmental puzzles in a physics-based chaotic environment.
Rural Cat Trails Announced for Steam
Hibikai Games and Future Friends Games have announced Rural Cat Trails, a laid-back adventure game where players explore the Japanese countryside as a cat. The game features a mix of 2D pixel art characters and 3D environments, and is planned for Steam in late 2026. Players will utilize cat abilities to navigate the environment and complete small favors for townsfolk.
Torebia, an indie MMORPG inspired by Ragnarok Online, is holding a stress test this weekend
Torebia, an indie MMORPG inspired by Ragnarok Online, is holding a 10-day stress test this weekend. Developed by a three-person team, the game features a classless build system, no pay-to-win elements, and a world filled with islands and dungeons. Players can wishlist the game on Steam.