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Coming Out in gaming this week — August 10, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of genres and platforms. Highlights include the roguelike pinball deckbuilder Cult of PiN, the remastered RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the action-adventure survival game Grounded 2. Other notable titles launching include the retro spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die and the arcade sports game Pro Jank Footy.
This week in PC games: a Mass Effect-style RTS, a gamebook RPG for back-stabbing nobles, and a civilisation builder that offers to teach you kanji
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as a Mass Effect-inspired RTS called ZeroSpace, a political RPG gamebook titled The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, and a civilization builder with Japanese language learning elements called Worlds Upon The Wind. Other notable titles include the medieval fencing simulator Ritter & Rotwein and the horror demo Moldrise.
Cop Quest - Free Online Browser Game
Cop Quest is a new offline, 2D side-scrolling point-and-click adventure simulation browser game developed by happystoner5420 Games. Players assume the role of Officer Drake, a street cop in a hand-drawn urban environment, where decisions have permanent consequences tracked by a Conduct System. The game features realistic simulation and management gameplay with over 15 enterable buildings and a detailed NPC interaction system.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Seed, Scarlet Deer Inn, LIFTED, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Disgaea Mayhem, Tormentum II, Helix: Descent N Ascent, Splatoon Raiders, and Gurei. The titles span various genres including MMORPG, Action, Adventure, Fighting, and Puzzle, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
The Mermaid Mask Is Detective Grimoire Series’ Next Chapter After Tangle Tower
SFB Games has released The Mermaid Mask, the latest installment in the Detective Grimoire series, following Tangle Tower. The new point-and-click mystery game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Players will investigate a murder aboard a submarine, interacting with a cast of suspicious characters and examining 3D clues.
On the day of the final end for all, judgment shall descend in the same way.
PLAYISM and developer roccay announced that the surreal point-and-click cosmic horror game, The Dream Of A Cockspur, will be released on Steam on July 22nd, 2026. The game features a narrative where players are stranded on an island and must uncover hidden horrors and the truth behind their mission.
If The Odyssey film is anything like The Odyssey adventure game from 2012, Matt Damon will spend the entire first hour…
This article compares Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey to the 2012 mobile adventure game of the same name, developed by Crazysoft. The author details frustrating and unintuitive gameplay mechanics from the game, suggesting the film might follow a similar pacing and puzzle-solving structure, potentially leading to a tedious viewing experience.
Review: Schrödinger’s Call (Nintendo Switch)
Schrödinger’s Call is a narrative-driven visual novel for the Nintendo Switch that blends point-and-click and choose-your-own-adventure elements. Players guide Mary, an amnesiac who acts as a confidant for spirits between life and death, helping them find peace. The game is praised for its emotional writing, atmospheric graphics, and focus on empathy, despite its slow pace.
Absolution Is a 3D Sequel to the Point-and-Click Puzzle Alida Coming to PC Soon!
Absolution, a 3D sequel to the 2004 point-and-click puzzle game Alida, is set to launch on PC via Steam on September 1st, 2026. Developed by Cos Russo over seven years, the game features non-linear gameplay, photorealistic graphics, and full-motion video characters, continuing the story of a mysterious giant guitar and the threat of the Entropy.
Monkey Island: En tillbakablick
This article analyzes the groundbreaking humor and design of the Monkey Island series, particularly The Secret of Monkey Island. It highlights how Lucasarts, through creators like Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer, and Dave Grossman, innovated the point-and-click adventure genre with postmodern, self-referential comedy and puzzles that integrated humor into gameplay. The analysis also touches upon the evolution of the series' art style and narrative through its sequels, including Return to Monkey Island.
I don't know what a flesh disk jukebox is, but the Lynchian adventure game Something Beautiful makes me want to find out
Something Beautiful is a music-driven, point-and-click adventure game from artist Murlo, featuring a surreal, Lynchian world filled with anthropomorphic puzzles and an embedded album. The game promises a disorienting yet captivating experience, with players exploring an industrial estate and interacting with unique puzzle mechanics. It is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Gobliiins Collection Review | TheXboxHub
The Gobliiins Collection offers a respectful re-release of the classic graphic adventure series, preserving its unique charm and unconventional puzzle design. This compilation includes all five games, with notable improvements in usability and bonus content like documentaries and concept art from creator Pierre Gilhodes.
Rusty Lake Reveals the Release Date for Its Next Point-And-Click Servant of the Lake
Rusty Lake has announced that their new point-and-click mystery adventure game, Servant of the Lake, will be released on August 13th, 2026, for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. The game continues the Rusty Lake universe narrative and places players in the role of a servant within the infamous Vanderboom house, exploring its rooms and assisting with the family's alchemical pursuits.
1 Million+ Selling There is No Game Spin-off, Crushed in Time, Available on PC Now - Stretch Your Way Through a Development Pipeline Spanning Adventure Today
Crushed in Time, a spin-off of the million-selling game There is No Game, is now available on PC. The adventure game, which features a unique point-and-stretch mechanic and a meta-narrative about game development, will also launch on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android later this year. Players will control Sherlock Holmes and Watson as they navigate a game's development pipeline to find a missing NPC.
Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville Review
Moses & Plato – Last Train to Clawville is a point-and-click visual novel spin-off from the Chicken Police franchise, developed by The Wild Gentlemen and published by Toge Productions. The game follows detective Moses as he investigates the murder of an ambassador on a train journey to Clawville. While praised for its art direction and music, the review notes that the story and culprit are predictable, and some mechanics like the Mind Garden have issues. Despite controller support, it is difficult to use, and the game feels like the weakest iteration in the franchise.
Spritewrench Announces - Duppy Detective Tashia Launches onto Steam!
Duppy Detective Tashia, a mystery adventure game developed by Glen Henry of Spritewrench Studios, has launched on Steam for PC. The point-and-click title is based on Caribbean folklore and features a murder mystery set in a hidden market populated by spirits. The game's release is accompanied by an original soundtrack composed by Chase Bethea, described as "Caribbean Noir."
Where Birds Sleep is a game about control. Or, well, your lack of control
Where Birds Sleep is a unique point-and-click adventure game that challenges traditional player control by making the protagonist Cormo override player choices. Developed by Quiet Little Feet, the game explores themes of morality and consequences, with player actions influencing Cormo's attributes and opening or closing narrative paths. The game aims to create a struggle for control and agency, offering a different experience from games like Baldur's Gate 3 or Disco Elysium.
Check out all the Frosty Games Fest 2026 reveals and premieres
Frosty Games Fest 2026 showcased a variety of upcoming and recently released games from Australia and New Zealand. The event featured premieres, announcements, and updates on locally developed titles, including "A Pocket Full of Slagford," "Cloudlings," "Cooking For MA!," and "Echo Zero."
Review: Decollate Decoration (Nintendo Switch)
Decollate Decoration is a short horror visual novel with point-and-click gameplay on the Nintendo Switch, featuring a cute but creepy 2D pixel art style. Players guide a ghost girl trying to take her beloved with her to the afterlife within 49 in-game days, with choices leading to six different endings. While lacking gore or jump scares, the game builds an unsettling atmosphere through its narrative and character design.
After PC, Perfect Tides: Station to Station Is Now Out on Switch
Perfect Tides: Station to Station, the sequel to the 2022 point-and-click game Perfect Tides, has been released on Nintendo Switch and PC. The game follows 18-year-old Mara as she navigates college life in the city in 2003, focusing on themes of young adulthood, relationships, and self-discovery. Developed by Meredith Gran under the studio banner Three Bees, the game features branching outcomes and over 60 explorable environments.
