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About Fishing keeps reeling me in further with its creepy, nostalgic vibes
About Fishing is an unsettling angling simulator revealed at the PC Gaming Show, featuring PS1-inspired visuals and a creepy, nostalgic vibe similar to Dredge. Players control the fishing hook directly, with mechanics allowing for deep exploration of lakes, rivers, and oceans, hinting at a larger mystery beyond just fishing. A demo is available on Steam.
Cozy Life Sim Vivarium Hides A Mystery Beneath Its Beautiful World
Vivarium, a hand-drawn life simulation game from Studio Meadowflower and Serenity Forge, was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. Set to launch on Xbox and PC in 2027, the game features beautiful anime-inspired visuals and a narrative mystery beneath its cozy exterior. Players will engage in typical life-sim activities like gardening and decorating, but choices will impact the evolving story and town residents.
Among Us cast and creator says you don't have to be a fan of the game to enjoy the show, but there are Easter eggs…
The creator of the new animated TV series based on Among Us, Owen Dennis, states that the show is designed to be enjoyable for those unfamiliar with the game, while still including Easter eggs for fans. Several voice actors, including Kimiko Glenn and Elijah Wood, have never played the game themselves but praise its smart and funny writing. The series aims to stand on its own merits, drawing inspiration from sci-fi classics like The Thing and Alien.
1666: Amsterdam Revealed, Free Prologue Available Now on PC
Panache Digital Games has revealed 1666: Amsterdam, a dark third-person action-adventure game from creative director Patrice Désilets. A free playable prologue is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with the full game set to launch in Early Access on PC in 2026. The game unfolds across three timelines and centers on hidden entities known as the Originals.
7 years after it was announced, The Wolf Among Us 2 is finally set to arrive—in 2027
Telltale Games has announced that The Wolf Among Us 2 is slated for a 2027 release, with a new story trailer revealed at IGN Summer of Gaming. The studio also confirmed that The Wolf Among Us Remastered will launch during the 2026 holiday season. The sequel has experienced a troubled development since its initial announcement.
The Duck Detective devs need you to catch grandma’s would-be murderer in Apple Crumble
Happy Broccoli Games, the developer behind the Duck Detective series, has revealed Apple Crumble, a new investigative mystery game. Players will explore their childhood home and interact with a dysfunctional family to uncover who intends to murder Grandma during her 84th birthday party. The game is a 60-90 minute walking simulator with a fully voiced cast, scheduled for release on PC in 2026.
Party with your grandma and prevent her murder in Apple Crumble, out this year
Happy Broccoli, the studio behind Duck Detective, is releasing a new mystery game called Apple Crumble this year. The game involves a premise where players party with their grandmother and must prevent her murder.
SGF 2026: The Wolf Among Us 2 Debuts New Trailer, Original Remaster On The Way
Telltale Games has revealed a new trailer for The Wolf Among Us 2, which is set to launch in 2027. Additionally, a remastered version of the original game, titled The Wolf Among Us Remastered, will be released in Holiday 2026. The sequel continues the story of Bigby Wolf with a new mystery in Fabletown.
The Abbess Garden
The Abbess Garden is a gardening simulator with a tacked-on mystery plot that ultimately feels inconsequential and dull. While the game features pleasant music and environmental sounds, the core gardening mechanics lack refinement, the garden space is limited, and camera controls are frustrating. Despite its potential for educational content, the game falls short due to its incomplete narrative and oversimplified plant information, resulting in an experience that is neither engaging in gameplay nor story.
Izanagi Games’ Akiba Lost Demo Lets You Play Part of 1 Day
Izanagi Games has released a demo for their upcoming title, Akiba Lost, allowing players to experience one in-game day. The game, which takes place over a short period and features multiple character perspectives, is set to release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC. The demo is currently available on PC via Steam.
THE 7TH GUEST REMAKE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON PC AND CONSOLES
Vertigo Games has released The 7th Guest Remake on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. This full remake of the classic puzzle-mystery game features updated visuals, redesigned puzzles, and new volumetric video performances. The game is priced at $19.99 and includes cross-access offers with The 7th Guest VR.
Sinopsis Knives Out, Bioskop Trans TV 3 Juni 2026
The 2019 mystery film Knives Out, starring Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc, will be broadcast on Bioskop Trans TV on June 3, 2026. The movie follows Blanc's investigation into the suspicious death of a wealthy novelist, Harlan Thrombey, and the subsequent interrogation of his dysfunctional family.
Psychological Horror Game 'Silent Hill: Townfall' Launches September 24
The psychological horror game Silent Hill: Townfall is set to launch on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC. Developed by Screen Burn and co-published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive, the game is a self-contained narrative set in Scotland, focusing on mystery, tragedy, and loss. Players control Simon Ordell, who must unravel secrets using limited tools and a mysterious CRTV.
Puzzle your way through cozy whodunits in Mini Murder Mysteries
BUNKWORKS announced its upcoming game, Mini Murder Mysteries, a cozy investigative deduction game set to release on June 23, 2026, for iOS and desktop systems. The game challenges players to solve nine unique crime scenes by gathering clues, making deductions, and scrutinizing statements. A free demo is currently available on PC, Mac, and in the browser.
Demo Now Available for the Nintendo Switch Version of MAMIYA - A Shared Illusion of the World’s End
A free demo for the Nintendo Switch version of the dark mystery visual novel MAMIYA - A Shared Illusion of the World's End is now available on the Nintendo eShop. The demo allows players to experience the entirety of Chapter 1 and features full Japanese voice acting. A 10% pre-order discount is also available until June 24, 2026.
Hope in the City Is an Artsy Mystery Game where You Help Hope Find Her Parents
Hope in the City is an upcoming mystery game developed and published by Lofty Sky Entertainment, known for Sky of Tides. The game features an artist protagonist named Hope Song who investigates her parents' disappearance using a unique sketchbook mechanic to piece together clues and uncover secrets. It is set in Northeast China and will be available on PC via Steam.
Early reactions to Disclosure Day call it Steven Spielberg's best film in years, and the "weirdest movie"…
Early reactions to Steven Spielberg's upcoming film, Disclosure Day, are overwhelmingly positive, with many critics calling it his best work in years and a "weirdest movie" in his filmography. The science fiction film stars Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor and centers on humanity's first contact with extraterrestrials. The movie is set to release on June 12.
Hope in the City Reveals New Gameplay During Summer Showcases
Lofty Sky Entertainment will showcase new gameplay for their upcoming narrative mystery game, Hope in the City, across multiple summer events starting with the Insider Gaming Showcase. The game follows a teenage artist investigating her parents' disappearance in Northeast China, utilizing a sketchbook to gather clues. New gameplay, cutscenes, and details about the protagonist's role will be revealed during appearances at Clemmy's BIG Summer Showcase and the Women-Led Games Showcase.
Steam Store Page for Kamiya Detective Agency is Now Open!
Sakura ARC has announced that the Steam store page for their upcoming mystery visual novel, 'Kamiya Detective Agency: High School Girl Vanished in The Summer,' is now live. The game, set in Fukuoka, is scheduled for a 2026 release and utilizes AI technology in its development and multilingual support. The developer highlights the game's photorealistic style, combining real-world photography with AI image generation.
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown heads on an international rescue mission for Henry Cavill in first Enola Holmes…
The first trailer for Enola Holmes 3 has been released, showing Millie Bobby Brown's Enola embarking on her first international case in Malta after Henry Cavill's Sherlock Holmes is kidnapped. The film, set to release on July 1, 2026, also features returning cast members Helena Bonham Carter and Louis Partridge, alongside new additions like Himesh Patel as Dr. John Watson.
