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Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift Pixel Art Horror Adventure Demo Launches on Steam
MOD42 Studio has released a free demo for their pixel art horror adventure game, Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift, on Steam. The demo features hand-animated pixel art, an original soundtrack, and full voice acting, offering players the beginning of the game's narrative. The full version is scheduled for release in 2027.
Dragon Ruins for Android/iOS: Explore ancient ruins and defeat the dragon in a dungeon crawler RPG!
KEMCO has released Dragon Ruins, a retro-style dungeon crawler RPG, for Android and iOS devices. The game features classic 3D dungeon exploration, auto-mapping, fast-paced auto battles, and a party system with 12 unique classes. Players will explore ancient ruins, level up their characters, upgrade gear, and face an evolving final boss.
Crusaders Quest Returns as Hero Town, Bringing 100+ Heroes Home to Desktop
Crusaders Quest: Hero Town, a reimagined version of the beloved mobile RPG, has launched on Steam for PC. Developed by CQ LABS, the game features over 100 heroes, town customization, and retains its signature pixel art style. The release includes launch promotions such as a 20% discount and a bundle with Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi.
Pixel-Art Baseball Game 'holoBase' Announced, Featuring hololive Teams and Retro-Inspired Gameplay
holo Indie and Clover Lab have announced holoBase, a pixel-art baseball game inspired by Bases Loaded, for PC via Steam. Players will build teams using hololive talents, fans, and mascots, featuring progression, versus, and online modes. A release date is yet to be announced.
Torch of Shadows Launches on Steam – A Fast-Paced Roguelite Where Light and Darkness Collide
Acthera Studios has released Torch of Shadows, a fast-paced pixel-art roguelite game on Steam. Players must balance light and darkness to survive 15-minute runs filled with escalating enemy waves and strategic build crafting. The game features dual progression paths, unique bosses, and dynamic events, with ongoing updates planned based on community feedback.
Bases Loaded-based hololive baseball game holoBase announced for PC
Publisher holo Indie and developer Clover Lab have announced holoBase, a new pixel art baseball game. The title is set to be released for PC.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Review | Giant Bomb
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a 2D retro action platformer featuring vertical movement and fluid combat, set in a dark fantasy world with pixel art and animated cutscenes. Players will master vampiric abilities and explore fractured timelines, with an original score by Celldweller. The game is set to release on March 31, 2026.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Review – Rising from the ashes
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a new action platformer that revisits the series' lore with a 16-bit pixel art style. Players control Kain, Raziel, and the new character Elaleth, filling narrative gaps between previous games. While the combat is solid and the voice acting and music are excellent, the gameplay can be repetitive and the visual style shifts in cutscenes are jarring.
Survive the Absurdity of 1980s Communist Poland: Martial Law: Our Spring Gets a Massive 2.0 Demo Update on Steam
FIXER Group has released a major 2.0 update for the demo of their pixel-art adventure game, Martial Law: Our Spring, now available on Steam. The update introduces a complete graphical overhaul with new pixel art, survival mechanics, and a new mission, all set in 1980s communist Poland. The demo offers a vertical slice of the game, showcasing its blend of dark humor and historical absurdity.
Moldwasher Preview: Power Washing Meets Cozy Pixel Art
Moldwasher is a relaxing 2D cleaning game that combines power washing mechanics with cozy pixel art aesthetics. Players control a small sushi character to blast away dirt and mold from household objects, offering a unique twist on the genre. The game features charming pixel art, a chill lo-fi soundtrack, and a demo is currently available on Steam.
Replaced – Everything You Need to Know
Replaced is a 2.5D dystopian action platformer from Sad Cat Studios, set to launch on April 14th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, also available on Game Pass. The game features a unique pixel art style, cinematic platforming, and a Free Flow combat system inspired by the Batman: Arkham series. It explores themes of artificial intelligence and humanity in an alternative 1980s timeline, with an average playthrough length of eight hours.
Horror Farming Sim Grave Seasons Gets Release Date, Lengthy New Look at Gameplay
The horror farming simulator Grave Seasons will launch on August 14, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game combines traditional farming simulation with a murder mystery element where players must identify and stop a serial killer in the town of Ashenridge, while also featuring a romance system that includes the possibility of romancing the killer.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Behind-The-Scenes Trailer
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a 2D retro action platformer featuring vertical movement, fluid combat, and vampiric abilities. The game is set in a dark fantasy world with pixel art, animated cutscenes, and an original score by Celldweller. It is scheduled for release on March 31, 2026.
Two Outcast Mages Seek Redemption in War-Torn Medieval England
Indie developer Maypole Games has revealed Foundlings, a pixel-art RPG set in war-torn 12th-century England, featuring two mages seeking redemption. The game combines character-driven storytelling with real-time spellcasting and will be released in 2026. The first trailer showcases the game's narrative, combat system, and unique visual style.
The Bagman – Alpha Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Bagman is a 16-bit styled survival horror point-and-click adventure developed with Sega Genesis hardware constraints. Players must make critical decisions to ensure their friends survive a blood-soaked nightmare, with permadeath and multiple endings. The alpha demo offers a glimpse into the game's stealth-based survival, puzzle-solving, and intriguing narrative.
Cozy pixelart MMO Arcany goes free-to-play and posts its 2026 roadmap
The pixel art MMORPG Arcany has transitioned to a free-to-play model and revealed its 2026 roadmap, which includes story chapters, new regions, and cosmetics. Developed by a husband-and-wife team, the game features horizontal progression, player-created maps, and bullet-hell combat. A PC release on Steam is planned for July.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon gets a first demo
Spooky Doorway has released a demo for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, featuring Linux support. The demo includes the first half of the initial case, "Honey, I Shrunk the Detectives," where players control Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley. Narrative Lead Dave McCabe expressed excitement for players to try the new cases.
Steampunk survival pixel art game Monsters ’til Midnight lands on Nintendo Switch
The steampunk survival pixel art game Monsters ’til Midnight has launched on the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Retro Dreamer and published by Crescent Moon Games, players can face legions of evil alone or with a friend until midnight.
AWARD-WINNING PARANORMAL MYSTERY ADVENTURE URBAN MYTH DISSOLUTION CENTER NOW AVAILABLE ON iOS AND ANDROID
Shueisha Games announced that the award-winning paranormal mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center is now available on iOS and Android for $17.99 USD. Developed by Hakababunko, the game allows players to investigate urban legends as a rookie investigator. The mobile version includes exclusive customizable frame designs and is fully optimized for touch controls, bringing the complete original experience to mobile for the first time.
The Lost Hotel – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Lost Hotel is a story-based pixel art game where players manage a hotel trapped in a time loop. The demo allows players to personalize their avatar, master skills like cooking and crafting, and interact with eccentric characters to uncover the hotel's mysterious past. Players can download the beta demo on Steam.
