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The Tragedy at Deer Creek Released
Sparrowland has launched the point-and-click adventure game The Tragedy at Deer Creek for Windows on Steam. Further details about the game's content are available.
Impressive looking dark point and click adventure Tormentum II gets a demo
A demo for the dark point-and-click adventure game Tormentum II is now available on Steam, ahead of its July 23rd, 2026 release. The game features artwork inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński, and explores themes of artificial intelligence and creator ambition. The developer is seeking feedback on its native Linux support.
The 7th Guest Remake Review – Tormented Souls
The 7th Guest Remake offers a modernized take on the classic point-and-click adventure, featuring new puzzles and a fully realized 3D mansion. While originally designed for VR, the game has been adapted for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, retaining its spooky atmosphere and FMV cutscenes. The remake focuses on logical puzzles rather than jump scares, providing an engaging experience for fans of the genre.
Award-winning, pulp adventure thrill-ride The Drifter hits Nintendo Switch on June 22
The pulp adventure thriller, The Drifter, developed by Powerhoof, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 22. The game features a fast-paced, point-and-click narrative with unique control options for the new console. The Drifter has previously won multiple awards, including Game of the Year at the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards.
The Drifter incoming for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Powerhoof announced that the point-and-click adventure game The Drifter will be released on June 22, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game will feature support for up to 4K 120 FPS and unique controls on the new console. The Drifter has previously won multiple awards, including Game of the Year at the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards.
Crushed In Time Review
Crushed In Time is a point & click adventure game from Draw Me A Pixel that innovates by allowing players to manipulate the game world and its characters through unique elastic interactions. The game explores themes of game development and features a humorous narrative with heartfelt moments as protagonists Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson embark on a time-bending adventure.
Wordless prehistoric point and click adventure Theropods looks wonderful in the new trailer
The wordless point-and-click adventure game Theropods, set in a prehistoric world with dinosaurs and a sci-fi mystery, has released a new trailer showcasing its hand-drawn pixel art and puzzle-based gameplay. A demo is available ahead of its July 23rd, 2026 release on Linux.
Tormentum II – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Tormentum II is a dark point-and-click adventure game that immerses players in nightmarish worlds inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. Players control a game developer trapped within their own creation, exploring over 150 hand-drawn areas across a dozen islands. The game features moral dilemmas, multiple endings, and a sinister god worshipped by the island's inhabitants.
Theropods Roars Into View With New Gameplay Trailer
Indie studio Lost Token and publisher Dionous Games have released a new gameplay trailer for their hand-animated point-and-click adventure game, Theropods. The game, which features wordless storytelling and puzzle-solving with dinosaurs and a stranded spaceman, is set to launch on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store on July 23, 2026.
Crushed in Time Interview – How to release a game that’s (deliberately) broken
Freddi Malavasi, Associate Producer at Draw Me A Pixel, discusses the intentionally broken design of their upcoming game, Crushed in Time. The interview explores the game's unique elasticity mechanics, subverted tropes of characters like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, and the team's philosophy of creating distinct gaming experiences.
Twisted mystery point and click adventure Creepy Tale: Snow Child released for Linux
The point and click adventure game Creepy Tale: Snow Child has received a native Linux release, following its initial launch in May. The game, which is a standalone title within the Creepy Tale series, features puzzle-solving, stealth mechanics, and a narrative inspired by fairy tales. It has achieved a Very Positive rating on Steam.
‘Servant of the Lake’ Opens Its Doors August 13 on Steam and Mobile
Rusty Lake announced that their new point-and-click mystery adventure game, Servant of the Lake, will be released on August 13, 2026, for Steam, Android, and iOS. Players will take on the role of a servant at the Vanderboom estate, solving puzzles and uncovering dark secrets. A demo is available on Steam.
Crushed In Time interview with director Pascal Cammisotto
Pascal Cammisotto, director at Draw Me a Pixel, discusses the upcoming adventure game Crushed In Time, which stars Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson trapped within a failed video game. The game features a unique stretch-and-pull mechanic and meta-narrative elements inspired by the developers' previous title, There Is No Game. Crushed In Time is set to release on PC in June, with Nintendo Switch and mobile versions planned for later in the year.
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.
Midnight Saturn Review – Planetary Detective Work
Midnight Saturn is a point and click adventure game that blends science fiction and detective noir influences, drawing inspiration from Blade Runner. Developed by Cosmic Void, the game features a compelling narrative, logical puzzles, and a distinct retro pixel art style with a purple palette. While praised for its engaging story and characters, the game is noted for being relatively short and lacking in significant challenge.
Moomin: Midsummer Madness Revealed for Switch and PC
Crossbridge Game Studios and Shochiku Games have announced Moomin: Midsummer Madness, a cozy point-and-click adventure game based on Tove Jansson's novel Moominsummer Madness. The game features hand-drawn visuals inspired by the original illustrations and will launch later this year for PC and Nintendo Switch. Players will control Moomintroll and Little My, solving puzzles and encountering familiar characters as they navigate a flood-swept Moominvalley.
Snipperclips Dev Is Bringing Its Murder Mystery Sequel To Switch 1 & 2 Next Month
SFB Games announced that The Mermaid's Mask, the sequel to Tangle Tower, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 16th. The game is a murder mystery where players investigate a locked-room death aboard a submarine, interrogating suspects and piecing together clues with a mix of hand-drawn visuals and 3D clues.
All the announcements & trailers from Day of the Devs SGF 2026
Day of the Devs at Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a variety of indie titles, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, and 33 Immortals. The event featured world premieres and exclusive announcements, highlighting over 20 games across different genres and platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The 7th Guest Remake Released
The 7th Guest Remake has been released for PC and consoles, marking the return of the classic atmospheric point-and-click adventure game. The original title was notable for its role in popularizing CD-ROM drives.
A Red Dwarf video game was pitched to series creator Doug Naylor
Robust Games pitched a Red Dwarf adventure game concept to series co-creator Doug Naylor, though the project did not move forward. An image released from the pitch shows pixelated versions of the main characters in Starbug, suggesting a point-and-click adventure style. Despite the rejection, there appears to be fan demand for a Red Dwarf game.
