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Casual adventure game Sesame Street: Friends & Fun announced
Outright Games and Infinigon Games have announced Sesame Street: Friends & Fun, a narrative adventure game inspired by the popular children's show. The game will feature characters like Elmo, Grover, and Cookie Monster and will include quests, customization, and local co-op play. It is set to launch on October 9th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Bad Magpie Revealed, Bringing Chaotic Bird Mischief to Xbox and PC
Milktooth has revealed Bad Magpie, a narrative adventure game featuring a one-winged magpie with a penchant for shiny objects and a mysterious obsession with a fallen star. The game will feature chaotic puzzle design with multiple solutions and a non-linear open world. Bad Magpie is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox on PC, and Steam.
THE ALIGHIERI CIRCLE: DANTE’S BLOODLINE LAUNCHES NEW TRAILER AND MULTIPLATFORM DEMOS AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER 10TH RELEASE
Entalto Publishing and ONE O ONE GAMES have announced a September 10th, 2026 release date for the first-person psychological thriller, The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline. A new trailer was revealed during the Italian Videogame Awards, and playable demos are now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
The Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle has some lovely narrative puzzle adventures games
The Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle is now available, featuring narrative puzzle adventure games such as Heaven's Vault and Expelled! The bundle includes multiple titles from the Sorcery! series, A Highland Song, 80 Days, Overboard!, Pendragon: Narrative Tactics, and TR-49, with most games rated as Verified for Steam Deck compatibility. A four-part novel based on Heaven's Vault is also included.
Sonomio Games Announces September 9th, 2026 Release Date for Welcome To Mars 9
Sonomio Games has announced that their narrative sci-fi adventure, Welcome To Mars 9, will be released on September 9th, 2026, for Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a pixel art style and focuses on player choices that lead to multiple endings, exploring themes of survival and ethics aboard a space station.
Forever Ago Gets October Release Date, New Trailer Showcases Emotional Road Trip Adventure
Annapurna Interactive and Third Shift announced that Forever Ago will be released on October 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a third-person narrative adventure where players guide Alfred on a road trip to find healing, using an instant camera to document memories and solve puzzles.
Go Behind the Scenes of Prove You’re Human at Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games Showcase
Day of the Devs at Summer Game Fest and the Southeast Asian Games Showcase provided behind-the-scenes looks at the development of Prove You're Human, a narrative adventure game from sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and Black Tabby Games. Developers discussed inspirations, animation techniques, and the Southeast Asian influences on the game's themes of identity and environmental effects.
Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend Showcases
Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous announcements for the Nintendo Switch, including a variety of indie titles and some ports of existing games. Showcases like Geoff Keighley's Opening Show, Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games Showcase, Wholesome Direct, and others revealed new games and DLC across multiple genres.
Bad Magpie Brings Feathered Chaos To Xbox Game Pass Next Year
Bad Magpie, the debut title from UK studio Milktooth, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam in 2027, launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. Players will control a one-winged magpie on a quest for shiny treasures in a non-linear open world filled with secrets and interactive elements. The narrative adventure blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and a touch of mischief with an underlying mystery.
Where Birds Sleep Reveals New Trailer, Neil Newbon Joins as Lead Actor
Quiet Little Feet revealed a new trailer for their narrative adventure game, Where Birds Sleep, and announced that Neil Newbon will voice the main character, Cormo, and also serve as a producer. The game, previously titled Where Birds Go To Sleep, features a unique blend of tabletop roleplaying, point-and-click exploration, and mystery puzzles where player choices influence Cormo's psyche and actions, creating tension between player agency and character resistance. The game is set on a prison island inspired by the mystical Middle East at the turn of the 16th century and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
One Of 2025's Best Games Is Getting A 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' This Month
Jump Over The Age announced that Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector will receive 'Nintendo Switch 2 Editions' on June 25th. These new versions will feature improved resolution up to 4K docked and a 60fps frame rate, with free upgrades available for existing owners of the Nintendo Switch versions.
The Wolf Among Us 2 Finally Emerges From The Shadows – And Bigby Returns In 2027
Telltale Games and PM Studios have announced that The Wolf Among Us 2 will be released in 2027, with The Wolf Among Us Remastered launching in Holiday 2026 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The sequel continues Bigby Wolf's story, while the remaster features enhanced visuals, audio, and bonus content.
Go Behind the Scenes of Prove You’re Human at Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games Showcase
The Day of the Devs event at Summer Game Fest will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the development of "Prove You're Human," a narrative adventure game from sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and Black Tabby Publishing. The showcase will highlight the creation of the AI character, Mesa, and explore Southeast Asian influences on the game. Developers Pinki Li, Daniel Beaulieu, Nhi Do, and Remy Siu will share insights into the game's design and development process.
Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Day of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
The Wolf Among Us 2 finally launches in 2027
Telltale Games and PM Studios have announced that The Wolf Among Us 2 is scheduled to launch in 2027. The neon-noir thriller will be available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The sequel continues the story of Bigby Wolf as he investigates a conspiracy in Fabletown.
Among Us Story On Guard is a standalone solo spin-off
Innersloth has announced Among Us Story On Guard, a new standalone single-player spin-off set in the Among Us universe. This narrative adventure game features a new vector art style, crime-solving elements, and first-person vent crawling, tasking players with proving their innocence as a Crewmate Guard before an Impostor strikes again.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
Will Follow The Light Review – A Deeply Emotional Indie Lighthouse Adventure | Invision Game Community
Will Follow The Light is a narrative-driven indie adventure game from TomorrowHead Studio that follows a lighthouse keeper's emotional journey to find his son after a devastating mudslide. The game features stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, engaging gameplay mechanics like sailing and memory reliving, but suffers from inconsistent voice acting and some visual polish issues. It is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox.
The Quiet Things – A Powerful And Personal Story Of Survival
The Quiet Things is an autobiographical narrative adventure game from debut developer Silver Script Games, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game explores a fractured childhood in the South of England, drawing directly from real diary entries and tackling difficult themes such as abuse, mental health, and trauma with care.
