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Game Pass Adds Two Very Different Adventures Today
Xbox Game Pass has added two distinct titles: Herdling, an emotional narrative adventure from the creators of the FAR series, and Total Chaos, a survival horror game set on a mysterious island. Both games are available on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, showcasing the service's diverse offerings.
Until Dawn 2 revealed during Sony's State of Play
Sony revealed Until Dawn 2 during its State of Play showcase, developed by Firesprite Games for a 2027 release. The game follows ghost hunters on a tropical island, featuring branching consequences based on character relationships and masked killers. This marks Firesprite's first narrative adventure game since its acquisition by Sony and following accusations of a toxic work culture.
Insomnia: Chapter One Launches on Steam on June 8, 2026
Insomnia: Chapter One, a first-person psychological horror game developed by solo Ukrainian creator Anzor Lejava under the studio MelonPolygon, is set to launch on Steam for PC on June 8, 2026. Co-published by MonkeyFactory Media Sàrl, the game focuses on atmosphere, isolation, and environmental storytelling within a collapsing Arctic research station, with no combat elements.
Schrodinger’s Call launch trailer – heartfelt narrative adventure hits Nintendo Switch
Schrödinger's Call, a narrative adventure game developed by Acrobatic Chirimenjako and published by Shueisha Games, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The game is an emotional visual novel exploring themes of grief and connection, set in the final moments before Earth's destruction. Players guide Mary, who has lost her memory, as she listens to the final calls of strangers.
The Inspector unveils its new Moods Trailer
Indie narrative adventure game The Inspector has released a new Moods Trailer, showcasing its updated visuals and atmospheric direction. Developed by Lappi Soft and Edoardo Ventisette, the first-person dreamlike adventure explores the subconscious of coma patients. The trailer highlights distinct moods tied to gameplay mechanics, with a release date for PC yet to be announced.
Journey Into Mythical Iceland: Island of Winds Reveals New Gameplay
Publisher ESDigital Games and developer Parity Games have released new gameplay footage for their upcoming narrative adventure, Island of Winds. Set in a mythical 17th-century Iceland, the game features a healer protagonist who uses magic tied to empathy and balance instead of combat. Island of Winds is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Schrödinger’s Call Released
Schrödinger's Call, a narrative adventure game developed by Acrobatic Chirimenjako and published by SHUEISHA GAMES, is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch. The release follows closely after another title from the same developers.
Narrative Platformer Deer & Boy Drops a Demo on Steam
The narrative adventure game Deer & Boy, developed by LifeLine Games and published by Dear Villagers, has released a demo on Steam. The game, which focuses on cinematic storytelling without dialogue, is set to launch in June 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. A new trailer was also released showcasing the game's emotional journey and evolving relationship between the boy and the fawn.
Psychological Thriller What have you done, Father? Comes to Consoles on June 16
The psychological thriller What have you done, Father? by Darkania Works will be released on consoles including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on June 16, 2026. Published by Making Port, the game features enhanced visuals, improved usability, and expanded language support, building on its PC release in April 2024.
Memories And Machines Collide In Save My Scrap
Save My Scrap, a narrative adventure game with science fiction themes, is launching on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £8.29. Players take on the role of an android mechanic repairing an aging android named Harima, uncovering buried memories and emotional history through mini-games and dialogue choices.
Wonderfall demo now available
Attaboy Interactive has released a demo for their narrative adventure game Wonderfall on PC via Steam. The demo is now available for players to download and experience.
Love, Friendship & Supernatural Chaos Adventure Love is a Demon Lands On Steam July 17th, 2026
Fantastic Humans announced that their narrative adventure game, Love is a Demon, will launch on Steam on July 17th, 2026, with a demo available during Steam Next Fest in June. The game features romance, friendship, and supernatural chaos, with player choices influencing multiple endings. The title is primarily developed by Aleksandra Jarosz.
Burden Street Station Released
Burden Street Station, a narrative adventure game developed by IODINE and CRITICAL REFLEX, is now available on PC via Steam. The game is currently offered with a 10% launch discount.
Opus: Prism Peak Coming to PlayStation 5
Sigono has announced that the narrative photography adventure game Opus: Prism Peak will be released on PlayStation 5 in 2026. The game is currently available on PC and Nintendo Switch, and has received critical acclaim with an average score of 87.
GOD HAS GONE MISSING IN BURDEN STREET STATION, A SURREAL NEW NARRATIVE ADVENTURE GAME OUT NOW ON STEAM
The surreal narrative adventure game Burden Street Station, developed by IODINE and published by CRITICAL REFLEX, is now available on Steam. The game features a shapeshifting mechanic for dialogue and exploration within a '90s-inspired cosmic mystery world. It is priced at $14.99 with a limited-time launch discount.
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Review – Familiar But New
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is an RPG that draws heavy comparisons to Disco Elysium, featuring a similar art style and a unique stat system where skills act as conversational companions. The game focuses on spy Hershel Wilk, exploring introspective themes within a spy fiction narrative. Despite its similarities to Disco Elysium, the game offers its own distinct story and setting, making it a recommended narrative-focused adventure.
Schrödinger’s Call Launches May 28 on PC and Nintendo Switch
Shueisha Games announced that Schrödinger's Call will launch on May 28, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and PC. A free Chapter 1 demo is available now on Steam, and an exclusive Chapter 3 build will be playable at BitSummit Punch. The narrative adventure features picture book-inspired visuals and explores themes of grief, memory, and human connection.
Call of the Elder Gods Review
Call of the Elder Gods is a narrative-driven puzzle game that serves as a sequel to Call of the Sea, featuring a new protagonist embroiled in a supernatural mystery. While it offers enjoyable puzzles and a globe-trotting adventure inspired by Lovecraft, it lacks the emotional depth of its predecessor. The game is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, and was reviewed on PlayStation 5.
Visual Novel 'Enjoy the Diner' Surpasses 100,000 Sales
The visual novel Enjoy the Diner has sold over 100,000 copies across PC and Nintendo Switch. Developers Monthly Wetland and Studio Dragonet, published by Waku Waku Games, thanked players and confirmed a new project set in Sapporo is in development. The game features point-and-click interactions and branching choices with two endings.
Heartfelt Narrative Adventure Schrödinger’s Call Launches on PC and Switch on May 28th
The narrative adventure game Schrödinger’s Call will launch on May 28th, 2026, for PC and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Acrobatic Chirimenjako and published by Shueisha Games, the game features a Chapter 1 preview trailer and a playable Chapter 3 build at BitSummit PUNCH. Players will guide Mary, a girl who listens to final calls before Earth's destruction, exploring themes of grief and connection.