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Yen Press Licenses Full Metal Panic! Family, New Yuri, Mystery, and Fantasy Titles for October 2026
Yen Press has announced nine new licenses for light novels and manga scheduled for release in October 2026. The upcoming titles span genres including romance, mystery, fantasy, and slice-of-life, featuring both new series and expansions of existing franchises like Full Metal Panic!.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Review – It’s alright, Cthulhu, you can go back to sleep
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a poorly executed Lovecraftian puzzle adventure game that suffers from a lack of polish, repetitive design, and a weak narrative. Despite its sci-fi setting and attempts at cosmic horror, the game is plagued by technical issues, including frequent crashes and glitches, making for an abysmal playing experience.
Schrodinger's Call Impressions - A Haunting Experience Worth Answering
Schrodinger's Call is a narrative-driven visual novel where players control Mary, the last Confidant, who must help souls with unfinished business find peace using only a phone and a journal. The game features a striking gothic art style, atmospheric audio design, and a compelling mystery that deeply invested the reviewer during its three-hour first chapter. It is set to release on May 27, 2026, for Steam and Nintendo Switch.
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Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a monochrome mystery adventure game that is worth solving. The game offers an engaging narrative and puzzle-solving elements.
The Occultist Review – A Good Old-Fashioned Mystery
The Occultist is a narrative thriller that focuses on an unsettling occult mystery rather than jump scares. While its visuals and story are impressive for a debut effort from developer DALOAR, the gameplay mechanics, particularly concerning hostile ghosts and puzzle registration, are noted as frustrating. The game runs well on PlayStation 5, but its gameplay shortcomings prevent it from being a top-tier horror title, though it's recommended for those who prioritize story and deduction over action.
Livestreamer mystery horror game Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME announced
Media company Tohakusha has announced Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME, a new mystery horror adventure game for Windows PC. Players will investigate clues and intervene in idol streamer Tsumimi's broadcasts to uncover the truth behind her partner's disappearance, with multiple endings based on player choices. The game will launch globally with multiple language support, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Cozy SNF Standout The Last Gas Station Fuels Up for April 28th Launch
The Last Gas Station, a cozy gas station simulator with mystery elements developed by Alawar, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 28th. Following its appearance at Steam Next Fest, the game will allow players to modernize and expand a gas station, manage inventory and pricing, and investigate nighttime mysteries. The game also features customization options and the ability to restore nearby shops.
Transit – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Transit is a dark narrative adventure game set in a looping Nordic-noir world in 1994, where players are guided by a sock-puppet through train stations and fractured memories in search of a missing sister. The game features a tone that shifts between tenderness and dark comedy, incorporating Nordic folklore and atmosphere. Beta sign-ups are currently available.
“Whoa, that looks cool!” or… upcoming indie games you may not have heard of – GTOGG’s picks – GTOGG
This article highlights several promising upcoming indie games that may have flown under the radar. Featured titles include Project Shadowglass, a love letter to immersive sims; Silver Pines, a survival horror metroidvania; and HABROMANIA, a quirky point & click adventure with a dark secret. Other notable mentions are Am I Nima, a psychological horror game with a unique premise, and The Bagman, a retro-style stealth horror adventure inspired by Clock Tower.
Forget Stardew Valley's cozy vibes. New farming sim Crop keeps you "on edge," and I can't get enough of it
Crop is a new farming simulation game that blends the mechanics of titles like Stardew Valley with the unsettling atmosphere of Twin Peaks and the cosmic horror of Dredge. Players are trapped in a nightmarish rural town, tasked with running a farm while uncovering dark secrets and dealing with oppressive weather and townsfolk. The game emphasizes tactile, demanding work, drawing comparisons to the intentionality of the Dark Souls series, and is expected to offer a 15-hour playthrough with a focus on narrative mystery.
Crop - a Gritty Farming Thriller - Marks a New Harvest for 11 bit studios’ Publishing Efforts
11 bit studios will publish Crop, a new game from Norwegian indie developer Carbonara Games. The title blends farming simulation with psychological horror and mystery elements, featuring methodical gameplay where players must manage a farm to feed a starving village while uncovering dark secrets. Crop is a single-player experience that aims to deliver a unique and unsettling take on the farming genre.
Atmospheric Psychological Horror Farming Sim Crop Revealed at Triple-I Initiative
11 bit studios and Carbonara Games announced Crop, a psychological horror farming simulation game, at the Triple-I Initiative event. Players must farm to survive in a mysterious world, while also investigating their circumstances and uncovering the truth behind their arrival. The game is expected to last around 15 hours.
Frostpunk studio reveals dark and twisted farming thriller Crop, which blends Stardew Valley with the eeriness and mystery of Twin Peaks
11 Bit Studios has unveiled Crop, a new farming simulator and narrative thriller developed by Carbonara Games. The game blends Stardew Valley-like farming mechanics with the eerie mystery of Twin Peaks, featuring a dark story where players must manage a farm and uncover secrets in a strange town. Crop is currently announced for PC with no release date.
'Stardew Valley meets Twin Peaks' in this 'gritty farming thriller,' and if you don't find all of those words appealing I don't know how to help you
Crop, a "gritty farming simulator" from Carbonara Games, blends Stardew Valley's farming mechanics with the mystery of Twin Peaks. Players start after a car crash, finding the previous farmer dead, and must navigate a potentially hostile village while uncovering clues. The game is being published by 11 bit studios and is expected after 2026.
Paper Perjury Rises from the Ashes on May 21 with the Case 6 Finale
Paper Perjury will release the conclusion to its Case 6: Regrets & Perjury storyline as a free update on May 21st. The update follows amateur detective Justina Smith as she investigates an arson-turned-homicide. Players can purchase the game at 50% off on Steam until April 21st.
Twin Peaks Meets Stardew Valley In A Creepy New Farming Nightmare
Crop, a new farming simulator with a psychological horror twist, was revealed during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. Developed by Carbonara Games and published by 11 Bit Studios, the game tasks players with managing a struggling farm while investigating a dark mystery. Crop is set to launch for PC.
The Myst lifts over Call of the Elder Gods, granting it a May release date
Call of the Elder Gods has received a May release date. The game appears to be themed around mystery and ancient deities.
Skipping Zelda Remaster on Switch 2? Major Nintendo Blu... | TAG
Rumors suggest a remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time may be in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, sparking debate about updating the classic. Call of the Elder Gods, a sequel to Call of the Sea, is set to release on May 12th for multiple platforms including the Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, and will be available on Game Pass. The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke discussed the decision to kill off a major character early in season 5, emphasizing the show's commitment to unpredictability.
Free League Launches City of My Nightmares, a New Vaesen Campaign of Murder and Mystery
Free League Publishing has released City of My Nightmares, a new four-part campaign expansion for their Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying tabletop game. Set in 19th-century Stockholm, the expansion features a murder mystery that escalates into a conspiracy tied to the origins of the Society, expanding the game's lore and offering an immersive investigative experience.
Silent Hill: Townfall Composer Revealed as Pilotpriest
Konami, Screen Burn, and Annapurna Interactive have revealed that Canadian musician Pilotpriest will compose the soundtrack for the upcoming psychological horror game Silent Hill: Townfall. The game, developed by Screen Burn, will be released on PlayStation 5 and PC and explores themes of mystery, tragedy, and loss in a Scottish setting.