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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 13 to 17
This week's Xbox releases from July 13 to 17 include a variety of genres across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass. Notable titles include the roguelike 'Ascend to ZERO', the tactical train-builder 'Fogpiercer', and the open-world extreme sports game 'MAVRIX by Matt Jones'.
Lunar Strike – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Lunar Strike is a single-player hard sci-fi narrative adventure set on the Moon in 2119, where players must preserve humanity's final lunar colony from sabotage. The game focuses on survival, isolation, and archival decision-making, with players managing resources and reconstructing evidence to uncover the cause of the disaster. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
I SHALL NAME THE DEAD Announced, the Latest Haunting Narrative Adventure from Tiago Rech
DANGEN Entertainment will publish I SHALL NAME THE DEAD, a new narrative adventure from writer Tiago Rech, for PC in Early 2027. Players control Imaculada, who can speak to the dead to uncover their lost names before a mysterious 'Worm' consumes her own life. The game features hand-drawn art and a surreal, magical-realism horror narrative.
Beyond The Plastic Wall – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Beyond The Plastic Wall is a narrative-driven adventure game where players control Hal, a scavenger searching for a mysterious woman within the last city on Earth. The game features 2.5D pixel art environments and mechanical puzzle-solving mechanics. A beta demo is available for players to request access.
The Fissure Wants You To Question Everything You Remember
The narrative adventure game The Fissure is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by SMV Games and published by Eastasiasoft, the game challenges players to unravel mysteries and family secrets in a village that feels unsettlingly familiar, with player decisions impacting the story and leading to multiple endings.
Psychological Horror Game ‘SOMBRAS: negative frames’ Announces Upcoming Closed Steam Playtest
Indie developer Maboroshi Artworks and publisher Entalto Publishing have announced a closed Steam playtest for their upcoming psychological horror game, SOMBRAS: negative frames. Players can request access via the Steam page to experience the narrative adventure with unique photography mechanics before its Q4 2026 launch on all platforms.
The Colour Beyond: A Zeroth Kind
Infigo Games has announced The Colour Beyond: A Zeroth Kind, a narrative-driven cosmic horror adventure game set to release on PC via Steam in Q1 2027. The game features investigation, a unique 'Mind-Intrusion' mechanic, and choices that impact the player's sanity and humanity over ten days.
Praise for heartfelt narrative adventure shown off in new Schrödinger’s Call trailer
Shueisha Games and Acrobatic Chirimenjako have released a new trailer for Schrödinger’s Call, highlighting its critical acclaim and finalist selection for The Indie Premier Awards. The narrative adventure game, available on PC and Nintendo Switch, recently achieved a 90 Metascore on Metacritic and earned the 'Must Play' badge.
Star Wars Eclipse is “Continuing as Planned,” Says Quantic Dream, Despite Recent Strikes
Quantic Dream has stated that Star Wars Eclipse is continuing development as planned, despite recent employee strikes and the closure of their previous game, Spellcasters Chronicles. Reports suggest the studio faced significant development challenges and potential layoffs, but a spokesperson assured that the project has the necessary resources and team commitment. The game was first announced in December 2021, with rumors circulating about its lengthy development time and lack of a playable build.
Your Memories Shape The Story In Momento – A Cozy Narrative Adventure Arrives On Xbox
Momento, a narrative adventure game developed by Fat Alien Cat & Nomo Studio and published by Silver Lining Interactive, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game blends cozy decoration with branching storytelling, where player choices influence the character's life from childhood to adulthood. It is available for £15.99 and features both a story mode and a creative mode for designing spaces.
Surprise Hit 2024 PS5 Adventure Game $2.49 on PS Store for Now
The narrative adventure game While We Wait Here is available for a limited time on the PlayStation Store for $2.49 for PS Plus members, or $2.99 for non-members. Developed by Bad Vices Games, the game puts players in charge of a diner where they interact with customers as a world-ending catastrophe looms.
Sofia in Exchange for Lies Celebrates Its First Anniversary at Its Lowest Price Ever — Free Demo Available Today
Sofia in Exchange for Lies is celebrating its first anniversary with its lowest price ever during the Steam Summer Sale, available for $15.59 USD (40% off) until July 10, 2026. A free playable demo is also available today, introducing the game's investigative gameplay and narrative mystery.
Netflix Horror Game Starring Sadie Sink and Zoë Kravitz from Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio
Netflix is releasing a new horror game titled Unhinged, developed by Night School Studio, the creators of Oxenfree. The narrative adventure game will feature Sadie Sink and Zoë Kravitz.
KRAFTON REVEALS FIVE-TITLE GAMESCOM 2026 LINEUP
KRAFTON has announced its lineup for gamescom 2026, featuring five upcoming titles. The showcase will include a new unannounced game from PUBG STUDIOS based on the PUBG IP, the first public look at Piccolo Studio's Age Twisters, and the debut of Boundary's dark fantasy action RPG TARAE: The Unbound. Also featured are Neon Giant's open-world FPS NO LAW and NIRVANANA's Multi-Team Tactical Arena game Project ZETA.
KRAFTON announces Gamescom 2026 lineup
KRAFTON has revealed its lineup for Gamescom 2026, featuring world premieres and new titles from its various studios. Highlights include an unannounced PUBG Studios project, Neon Giant's open-world FPS NO LAW, Nirvanana's multi-team tactical arena game Project ZETA, Piccolo Studio's cooperative narrative adventure Age Twisters, and Boundary's dark fantasy action RPG TARAE: The Unbound.
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Physical Edition Available Now
The Japan/Asia physical edition of the cozy narrative adventure inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is now available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with North American and European editions launching in September. Developed by Nagai Industries and published by Beep Japan, the game is set in a 1990s Japanese convenience store and has received "Very Positive" user ratings on Steam for its heartfelt storytelling and nostalgic atmosphere.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Highlights: 13 Upcoming Games You Shouldn’t Miss
This article previews 13 upcoming games showcased at Summer Game Fest 2026, spanning various genres including indie, horror, action roguelikes, and revivals. It highlights titles like Demi and the Fractured Dream, Blood Dungeon, Lazy River, Tenebris Somnia, The Lost Wild, Crimson Moon, Nekome: Nazi Hunter, D-topia, Bad Magpie, Slap Out of It, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, Forever Ago, and Mr. Records, offering brief impressions of their gameplay and potential.
Until Then: Afterimages Released
Maximum Entertainment and Polychroma Games have released the Afterimages DLC for the narrative adventure game Until Then. The new content is available for the PC and Linux versions of the game on Steam.
Award-Winning Narrative Adventure Until Then DLC Afterimages Is Now Available
Maximum Entertainment and Polychroma Games have released Afterimages, a new DLC expansion for the narrative adventure game Until Then. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S, the DLC adds two new chapters exploring themes of grief and memory, along with new interactive gameplay elements. A physical edition containing both the base game and the DLC will be released on September 3.
Award-winning dog adventure Hubert just got a major demo update
The award-winning narrative dog adventure Hubert, developed by Brocap Studio, has received a significant demo update. The updated demo, now available in 11 languages with improved combat, can be played on Steam. Hubert also won Best Game at the Game Access Conference 2026.
