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This week's most compelling Steam demo is a torment engine disguised as golf
Normal Golf Game, developed by Luke Muscat, presents a challenging and deceptive golf experience that goes beyond traditional gameplay. The demo features a unique control scheme where players must manage a constantly swaying club while aiming for specific objectives, creating a demanding yet compelling trial of skill.
Blast Beam Bang Demo Now Available on Steam
The demo for Blast Beam Bang, a top-down roguelite arena shooter developed by SWAGamesDev, is now available on Steam. The game features upgradeable active abilities, robotic enemies, and chaotic combat, drawing inspiration from survivor-like games while emphasizing direct player control. The demo allows players to experience the core gameplay loop of fighting enemy waves and testing different ability combinations.
Fruit Ninja designer reveals Normal Golf Game with a demo - there's nothing normal about it
Luke Muscat, the designer behind Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, has released a demo for his new solo indie game, Normal Golf Game. The game challenges players to use physics to control their golf club while managing stance and club face, set against a mysterious backdrop where players owe a significant debt. A demo is available on Steam, reportedly working well on Linux via Proton.
Retro action-platformer Hexrite launches later in 2026
Indie developer Phabula has announced that their PS2-inspired action-platformer, Hexrite, is set to launch in late 2026 for PC, with console ports to follow. The game features a stylized magical world, a variety of spells, and platforming mechanics inspired by sixth-generation console titles.
Deer & Boy launches on Nintendo Switch in June, new trailer
Deer & Boy is set to launch on Nintendo Switch in June, as confirmed by Dear Villagers and Lifeline Games. The game, developed by Lifeline Game Studio founded by veteran developer Jayson Houdet, is an emotional adventure about a boy and a fawn forming an unlikely friendship. A specific release date will be announced soon, and a new trailer has been released.
BALL x PIT is free on Switch with limited game trial
BALL x PIT, an indie title published by Devolver Digital, is available as a free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online members until June 1. The game is also discounted to $9.99 on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. BALL x PIT blends brick breaker mechanics with bullet hell and town-building elements and is also available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
The Ball Drops Today: SYDLESS is Out Now on Steam!
The ultra-fast movement shooter SYDLESS by French indie studio Opia Games has been released on PC via Steam. The game features a unique bouncing ball weapon that grows deadlier with movement, and players control Diego, a fast-food employee battling monster customers. SYDLESS is available for $10.99 with a 10% launch discount.
Burglin’ Gnomes launch press release June 10th 2026
Finnish indie developer Fobri announced that their debut game, Burglin' Gnomes, will launch on Steam on June 10, 2026. This chaotic co-op adventure features procedurally generated houses, 6-player online co-op, and scaling difficulty. The game draws inspiration from titles like Lethal Company, focusing on emergent gameplay through player tasks and interactions.
Roots Game
Roots is an upcoming indie game where each player selects a unique character and path, facing solo trials designed to test their skills. The game focuses on individual challenges and character progression.
Living Hell is a horrifying indie game built around multiplayer
Living Hell is an upcoming co-op indie horror game developed by Joe Fender, known for Devour. Up to four players will team up to survive the mutated creatures of Pelican City, presented in a PlayStation 1-era pixelated art style. The game is planned for a 2026 release on Windows PC via Steam and will feature procedurally changing environments, unique characters, and proximity voice chat.
Love Is A Demon Sets Up A Romantic Summer Release Date
Love is a Demon, a romance mystery adventure game developed by Fantastic Humans, is set to release on Steam on July 17. A demo will be available during Steam Next Fest on June 15, with another demo already on itch.io. The game explores themes of love, rejection, and self-discovery through puzzles and dialogue choices.
TOMORROW IS GONE! Indie Strategy Game releases this Winter!
Hybrid Fiction Games announced that their turn-based strategy RPG, Stratagem Lost, will be released this Winter for PC. The game's Steam demo has also been updated with new content. Stratagem Lost is a single-player indie title featuring a punk aesthetic, a blend of strategy RPG and visual novel elements, and over 30 hours of gameplay.
Utopia: Birth of the Heroes Gets Demo Update, New Character Trailers, and Updated Key Art
Developers Dante and Daniel Arjona have released a significant update for the demo of their indie game, Utopia: Birth of the Heroes. The update includes a new Gallery and Encyclopedia, localization improvements, UI polish, bug fixes, and Steam Achievements. Two new character spotlight trailers for Frederick Marcus and Diomedes Morgan have also been released, alongside updated key art on Steam.
Demo Launch | Retro Soulslike Collectathon ‘Mouseward’ Reveals Celestial New Trailer at Six One Indie
Finite Reflection Studios has launched a demo for their N64-inspired Soulslike collectathon game, Mouseward. A new trailer was also revealed during the Six One Indie showcase, highlighting the game's challenging stamina-based combat, vast non-linear worlds, and customization options. Mouseward is available now on PC via Steam.
Schrodinger's Cat Burglar Released
Abandoned Sheep has released Schrodinger's Cat Burglar on Steam for Windows and Linux. The game is available with a 10% launch discount, though its actual status of being live or dead remains uncertain.
Soothing Puzzle Game Walk The Frog Launches Today on Steam!
Walk The Frog, a narrative puzzle game developed by Walk The Frog Studio and published by Bright Gambit, has launched today on Steam for PC and Mac. The game features cozy sticky note puzzles, a heartfelt story about friendship, and a handcrafted visual style. It is available for $12.99 USD/EUR with a 25% launch discount.
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Review | TheXboxHub
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a charming retail simulation game where players manage a convenience store in 1990s Japan, focusing on customer interactions and inventory management. While the game offers a heartwarming narrative and a relaxed pace, the review notes that the repetitive tasks and high price point for its 6-8 hour playtime may deter some players.
Baiacool - Tides of Olympus | Funny Underwater Greek Mythology Adventure
Baiacool - Tides of Olympus is a humorous top-down adventure game from Brazilian solo developer João Sass of Sasquatch with Socks. Set in an underwater Greek mythology world, players control a pufferfish named Baiacool who must investigate the disappearance of Poseidon. The game features exploration, combat, puzzles, and a cast of sea creature gods, blending epic themes with absurd comedy.
Homura Hime Adds Steam Trading Cards, Badges, and Community Items
Crimson Dusk and Playism have announced that official Steam community items, including trading cards, badges, profile backgrounds, and emoticons, are now available for the action game Homura Hime. The game, developed by Taiwanese indie team Crimson Dusk, is available on PC via Steam and a Nintendo Switch release is confirmed for this year.
Chicken Climber hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games and Burst Games announced that the vertical platformer Chicken Climber will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 22 for $4.99. The game challenges players to guide a chicken through 8 levels by only jumping, with rewards for collecting gems and fruits.
