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Little Sheep Valley Featured in Deutsche Indie Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2026
Redknot Games announced that their cozy ranch-building game, Little Sheep Valley, was featured in the Deutsche Indie Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2026. The showcase, which aired on June 7, highlighted independent games from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Little Sheep Valley is set to release on PC in Q4 2026.
Vad tycker du om PaperKlay så här långt?
This article is a discussion thread asking for opinions on the game PaperKlay. It is part of a larger gaming forum that also features news, reviews, hardware discussions, and community events.
A shooter we called 'one of the boldest, freshest games' of 2023 is getting a sequel: El Paso, Elsewhere 2…
A sequel to the acclaimed 2023 indie title El Paso, Elsewhere, titled El Paso, Elsewhere 2, has been announced at the PC Gaming Show and is slated for release on Steam next year. The sequel will feature James Savage traveling across the United States and into the void, with over 20 levels offering diverse environments and a new narrative. Developed by Strange Scaffold and featuring a new hip-hop soundtrack by RJ Lake, the game promises high-octane shooting and fully-voiced cutscenes.
All hail the real game of the show for Xbox: this anime-inspired life sim with some of the best art around
The Xbox Showcase featured several announcements, but the anime-inspired life simulation game Vivarium stood out with its stunning hand-illustrated art style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli. Vivarium is set for a 2027 release on Xbox Series consoles and PC, featuring cozy life-sim activities alongside a hidden truth within its terrarium world.
Surprise! Cult hit Vampire Survivors is getting a new name, Vampire Survivors - First Survivaton, plus a new free expansion pack
Cult hit Vampire Survivors is undergoing a name change to Vampire Survivors - First Survivaton to distinguish its core title from new 'Survivaton-like projects'. A new expansion, Legacy of the Bloodmoon, is set to launch this summer, adding new characters, weapons, music, and a new stage. The game is also receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 version and price adjustments for existing DLC.
Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (May 2026)
Nintendo Life has revealed its top three eShop-only releases for May 2026. Mina the Hollower took first place, followed by Mixtape and Sektori. The article details the selection process, which involves staff votes on reviewed digital-only Nintendo Switch titles.
Vampire Survivors has a free content expansion, plus a Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC in Summer 2026
Developer poncle has released a free content update for Vampire Survivors, version 1.15, which includes major quality-of-life improvements, new content like stages and characters, and various tweaks. Additionally, the 'Legacy of the Bloodmoon' DLC was announced for Summer 2026, serving as an expansion to 'Legacy of the Moonspell'. poncle also revealed plans for a new studio in Japan headed by Sawaki Takeyasu and a lineup of 'Survivaton' games.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase spotlight — NOL
NOL is an upcoming first-person psychological horror game from Indonesia, developed by Sanditio Bayu and illustrated by Khalid Albakaziy. Heavily inspired by black and white horror manga and artists like Junji Ito, the game features a hand-drawn art style and non-Euclidean geometry to disorient players. Players control Guntur, who is trapped in a dream-space after a family massacre, and must explore and solve puzzles to escape. NOL will be available on Steam.
Ten games from the Wholesome Direct 2026 to check out
The 2026 Wholesome Direct showcased over fifty indie games, with this article highlighting ten anticipated titles. Among them are Dressmaker, Book Nook, Capy Castaway, Milki Delivery, Hidden Folks 2, Lou's Lagoon, Beastfolk Barber, Patience is a Virtue, Momento, and Pelican Post, spanning various platforms including PC, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The event also included a charity drive for the Transgender Law Center.
Trading Card Inspector released during Frosty Games Fest 2026
Trading Card Inspector, a simulation game developed by Daydream Gallery and published by Catoptric Games, has been released during Frosty Games Fest 2026. The game tasks players with inspecting trading cards for the fictional Habubis Corporation, featuring a story mode and an endless mode with unlockable modifiers. It is available on Steam and includes over 160 hand-drawn cards.
Poncle Reveals New Vampire Survivors Content, Expansion Pack, ‘Survivaton’ Lineup, and Japan Studio
Indie studio poncle announced a new expansion for Vampire Survivors, titled Legacy of the Bloodmoon, set to release this summer. The studio also introduced 'Survivaton,' a new label for its Survivor-inspired projects, and revealed the establishment of a new Japan studio led by Sawaki Takeyasu. A free update, Patch 1.15, is also available today on Steam, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned.
EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT THE FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASE AND FGS LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES ON JUNE 6, 2026
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live From Los Angeles presented over 40 games, including world premieres and extended gameplay reveals. Highlights included new trailers and announcements for EXODUS, Arizona Sunshine, WARDOGS, ACE COMBAT 8: SKIES UNKNOWN, and Little Nightmares III's 'The Backstage' DLC. Several games received release dates or confirmed upcoming platforms.
SGF 2026: Taking a First Look at Don't Fret—Five Nights At Shreddy’s
Don't Fret, a new horror game inspired by titles like Bendy and the Ink Machine, offers a unique blend of music and psychological terror. The game places players in the role of Fret, a cartoon guitar who must navigate a nightmarish music school called Harmonic Heights, facing both physical and psychological horrors.
Day of the Devs - Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights
Day of the Devs showcased several indie game titles during Summer Game Fest 2026, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, and Trine 6: Together In Time. The event highlighted upcoming games with trailers and Steam links, aiming to cut through the noise for attendees.
Burn-9 makes an entire game out of Metal Gear's Codec scenes
A new game called Burn-9 is being developed, which focuses entirely on the codec scenes from the Metal Gear series. Additionally, a new trailer has been released for the cosmic horror game Penguin Colony.
Everything Announced At The Wholesome Direct 2026!
The Wholesome Direct 2026 showcased over 50 indie titles, highlighting games like Dressmaker, In The Drift, Usagi Shima, Hidden Folks 2, Beastfolk Barber, PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE, Momento, and Tales of Seikyu. Many titles are slated for release on PC, with some also heading to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Merchandise sales from the event will benefit the Transgender Law Center.
Indie devs mixed on Steam's latest redesign over visibility complaints
Indie developers are expressing concerns about Steam's latest store redesign, particularly the new "Popular Upcoming" page, fearing it will negatively impact game visibility. While Valve claims the changes are based on player feedback and introduced a new "Personal Calendar" feature for niche releases, some developers argue that the new system favors larger, established titles over smaller indie games, making it harder to gain traction on the platform.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Reveal, Trailer and Release Date | Invision Game
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a vast array of new game announcements, including remakes of Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Assassin's Creed Black Flag, sequels to Alien Isolation and Lords of the Fallen, and new entries in franchises like Guild Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The event featured reveals across multiple genres and platforms, with many titles slated for release in 2027 and beyond.
A musical puzzle box, Consume Me on iOS and other new indie games worth checking out
The article highlights new indie games available, including the musical puzzle game Consume Me for iOS. It also mentions a collection of demos available in anticipation of Steam Next Fest.
These 7+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (8th-14th June)
Several new games are launching for the PlayStation 5 between June 8th and June 14th, including the street basketball title NBA The Run and the survival craft game Solarpunk. Other releases include The Boys: Trigger Warning for PSVR2, the racing game 4PGP, and the monster-battling sports game Sportal.
