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Welcome to Elderfield Review – Welcome to my cozy nightmare
Welcome to Elderfield is a cozy RPG life horror sim that blends pixelated, retro 90s aesthetics with Lovecraftian themes. Players explore the town of Elderfield, engaging in activities like farming and cooking, while uncovering unsettling secrets and battling monsters. Despite some minor issues with explanation and difficulty spikes, the game's impressive worldbuilding, humor, and unique blend of genres make it a highly engaging experience.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 17, 2026
This week's gaming releases include FEED IT, a PSX-style horror game, and The Sinking City 2, a survival horror set in the Roaring '20s. Other notable titles are the sci-fi RTS Space Tales, the action-RPG Mortal Shell II, and the adventure/simulation puzzle game how to kill a fly. Grim Trials, a roguelike, and Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a visual novel, also launch this week.
Lovecraftian Underwater Roguelite Dive or Die: Children of Rain Launches on PC
The Lovecraftian underwater roguelike Dive or Die: Children of Rain, developed by Drop Rate Studio and published by Dear Villagers, has launched on PC. Players have 40 in-game days to recover sacred idols from the Abyssal Pool to save humanity from a final flood, with permanent death and resource management being key gameplay elements. An Endless Mode is also available for players who prefer a less time-constrained experience.
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain Released
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain, a Lovecraftian roguelite developed by Drop Rate Studio and published by Dear Villagers, is now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features a waterlogged theme and challenging gameplay.
This Horror Game Is Getting Mixed Reviews, But Its Best Parts Are Amazing
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a four-player co-op horror game inspired by Lethal Company, offers a unique "tripping balls" mechanic where players must discern reality from illusion. Despite lacking polish and receiving mixed Steam reviews due to clunky combat and distracting first-person view elements, its core concept is praised for its originality and immersive, paranoia-inducing gameplay. The game is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5, with a limited-time introductory discount on PC.
Dead Weight, Lovecraftian steampunk tactics, releases TODAY!
Klukva Games has released their Lovecraftian steampunk tactical roguelite, Dead Weight, on Steam today, July 16th, 2026. Inspired by Into The Breach and Final Fantasy Tactics, the game features pixel art, turn-based combat, and four playable sky pirates exploring diverse regions.
Golden Age Lovecraftian Roguelike ‘Roguecraft DX’ Brings Turn-based Nostalgia to Steam on September 10
Badger Punch Games announced that their Lovecraftian roguelike, Roguecraft DX, will be released on PC via Steam on September 10, 2026. The game features handcrafted isometric pixel art, turn-based combat, and multiple game modes including a 'Chicken Run' mode and an 'Endless Dungeon' mode.
This week in PC games: vert-ramping trains, a retold murder mystery, and Cthulhu’s new gig as an AI Director
This week's PC game releases include the sci-fi action-roguelike Ascend to Zero, the crime scene investigation sim Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, and the Survivorslike Soulforge Lost Path. Other notable titles are the AI society puzzle game D-Topia, the VN remake The Incident at Galley House, and the cooking horror game Happy's Humble Burger Cult. The week also sees the launch of Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a flat-screen version of the VR games Moss and Moss: Book II, and the early access release of the survival game Frozen Ship.
Pick Your Poison | The Sinking City 2 Opens Pre-orders with New Trailer Ahead of August 18 Launch
Frogwares has opened pre-orders for The Sinking City 2, a Lovecraftian survival horror game launching on August 18, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will be priced at $49.99 USD for the Standard Edition, with the studio citing a desire to be fair to players. A new trailer and PC specifications have also been released.
Dead Weight — Release Date & New Trailer (July 16, 2026)
Klukva Games announced that their debut tactical roguelite, Dead Weight, will launch on Steam on July 16, 2026, for $12.99. The game features a blend of Lovecraftian steampunk atmosphere, pixel-art visuals, and turn-based combat inspired by Into The Breach and Final Fantasy Tactics. Dead Weight is currently among Steam's top-400 most wishlisted upcoming games.
The Queen’s Gondola out now for free on Steam
Morning Crescent has released The Queen's Gondola, a free cozy horror anomaly game, on Steam for PC. Developed during a layoff period, the game combines anomaly and hide-and-seek mechanics, featuring a narrative and Eldritch horror-inspired anomalies within a hand-crafted environment.
Playable demo for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is LIVE for Steam Next Fest! news
A playable demo for the co-op horror game The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is now available as part of Steam Next Fest, running from June 15 to 22. Developed by ACE Team, the demo allows up to four players to explore five forts in a pirate-era cosmic horror setting, featuring mechanics like expedition preparation, a hostile jungle, and sanity effects. The full game is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on July 15, 2026.
Celebrate ANZ games with all the demos from Frosty Games Fest
Frosty Games Fest, an event celebrating Australian and New Zealand developers, has concluded, highlighting numerous game demos available for players. Featured titles include the turn-based RPG Apathema, the Lovecraftian adventure Apothecurse, the collectathon RPG Fishing Echoes, the story-rich horror game Janet DeMornay Is A Slumlord (and a witch), the sci-fi strategy roguelite Management In Space, the physics roguelite Slayblade, and the cozy idle game The Isle of Lost Bees. All showcased games are currently available on PC via Steam, with Janet DeMornay also slated for PlayStation 5.
The Sinking City 2 Launches on August 18th, Steam Demo Now Available
Frogwares announced that The Sinking City 2 will launch on August 18th for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, with a free Steam demo now available. The trailer showcases new horrors and emphasizes survival horror mechanics, including resource management and environmental interaction, alongside mystery-solving elements that can unlock upgrades.
The Sinking City 2 gets an August launch date, and a Steam demo is out now!
Frogwares has announced that The Sinking City 2 will launch on August 18, 2026, with a Steam demo available now. The sequel shifts from the original's investigation focus to a survival horror experience set in the flooded city of Arkham. Frogwares, based in Ukraine, is also developing the game as a safety net for the studio and recently secured publishing rights for the first game.
The Sinking City 2 launches in August
Frogwares has announced that The Sinking City 2 will launch on August 18th for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. A playable demo is now available on Steam, introducing the new protagonist Calvin and the flooded city of Arkham. The game features Lovecraftian horror elements, survival mechanics, and a narrative focused on occult adventurer Calvin Rafferty.
Lovecraftian fishing horror Dreadmoor launches in Q4 2026
The Lovecraftian fishing horror game Dreadmoor is set to launch for PC in Q4 2026. Developed by newcomer studio Dream Dock, the first-person adventure features survival mechanics, crafting, boat customization, and combat against grotesque sea creatures in a flooded post-apocalyptic world.
THE MOUND: OMEN OF CTHULHU - CLOSED BETA FROM JUNE 5th - 8th AND PRE-ORDERS OPEN ON CONSOLES
NACON and ACE Team announced a closed beta for their cooperative horror game, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, running from June 5th to June 8th. Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are now open, with the game set to release on July 15, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dive or Die: Children of Rain Launches July 21st, 2026
Independent French studio Drop Rate Studio and publisher Dear Villagers announced that the 2D Lovecraftian underwater roguelite Dive or Die: Children of Rain will launch on July 21st, 2026, for PC platforms including Steam and Epic Games Store. A new gameplay trailer was released, showcasing the survival mechanics where players manage a surface camp and make dangerous dives into the Abyssal Pool to recover sacred idols.
COCYTUS RUINS: PH'NGLUI MGLW'NAFH - A Lovecraftian roguelike for the Commodore 64 by cristiancubillos
Cocytus Ruins: Ph'nglui Mglw'nafh, a Lovecraftian roguelike developed for the Commodore 64, has been released. The game features procedural dungeon generation, a 'corpse run' mechanic for item recovery, and three playable classes: Investigator, Occultist, and Priest. Players must manage their sanity while navigating dangerous environments and battling cultists and abominations.
