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Cult Vacui is Out Now on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and itch.io.
Dionous Games and LBRTY games have released Cult Vacui, a point-and-click adventure with survival horror elements, on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and itch.io. Players must survive a night on a remote Scottish island after a cult ritual goes awry, with a free demo available on Steam.
“Whoa, that looks cool!” or… upcoming indie games you may not have heard of – GTOGG’s picks – GTOGG
This article highlights several promising upcoming indie games that may have flown under the radar. Featured titles include Project Shadowglass, a love letter to immersive sims; Silver Pines, a survival horror metroidvania; and HABROMANIA, a quirky point & click adventure with a dark secret. Other notable mentions are Am I Nima, a psychological horror game with a unique premise, and The Bagman, a retro-style stealth horror adventure inspired by Clock Tower.
Love Eternal VIDEO Review
Love Eternal is a demanding precision platformer where players control Maya as she navigates a lonely castle, utilizing running, jumping, and gravity reversal mechanics. While praised for its beautiful pixel art and intriguing horror elements, the game's punishing difficulty, abstract narrative, and jarring shift to point-and-click gameplay in its second act detract from the overall experience.
The point-and-click adventure game, Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, is out now for PC
Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia has released their debut title, Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, a point-and-click adventure game, on PC. The studio announced the launch today, marking their first adventure title.
The point-and-click adventure game, ‘Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining’, is out now for PC
Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia has launched their debut title, Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, a point-and-click adventure game available now on PC. The studio announced the release of their first adventure game today.
NubiaPhobia Launches With A Curious Mix Of Horror, Humour And Point-And-Click Chaos
NubiaPhobia, a point-and-click adventure game developed by Tonguç Bodur and published by Sometimes You - FZCO, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game blends horror, humor, and puzzle-solving with a unique visual style, featuring a story about a cursed village and the quest to break the spell.
Cult Vacui Launches April 9 on Steam and GOG.
Dionous Games and LBRTY games announced that the horror point-and-click adventure game Cult Vacui will launch on April 9, 2026, for Steam and GOG. A demo is currently available on Steam. The game is set in late 19th-century Scotland and features survival horror elements where players must devise a strategy to survive the night before a ritual's final act.
Less Miserables, a point-and-click parody of Les Miserables gets a demo
Less Miserables, a point-and-click parody of Les Miserables, has released a demo for Linux. Developed by College Fun Games, the game features hand-drawn locations, historical characters, and parody puzzles. A Kickstarter campaign is planned for April 2nd.
Demos and Freebies
The point-and-click adventure game Less Miserables has released a demo on Steam for PC, supporting both Windows and Linux. This parody of Les Miserables aims to blend the humor of 'Allo 'Allo with the style of 'Monkey Island'.
När Pettson öppnade dörren till spelvärlden
Classic Swedish point-and-click adventure games like Pettson, Mulle Meck, and Greveholm are remembered for their immersive worlds and emphasis on curiosity and exploration. These games, characterized by Sven Nordqvist's detailed art style, taught players to observe and interact with their environments, fostering a lifelong appreciation for discovery in gaming. The article reflects on how these early experiences shaped the author's approach to playing games.
The first demo for ‘Less Miserables’ is unleashed!
College Fun Games has released a demo for their upcoming point-and-click parody game, Less Miserables, which is an unfaithful adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel. The demo is available now on Steam and Itch.io, with a Kickstarter campaign planned for April 2nd and a full release in Q1 2027 for PC, Linux, and iOS.
Journey Into the Heart of Ojibwe Culture in Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, Out Today on Steam and itch.io
Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia has released their debut point-and-click adventure game, Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, on PC via Steam and itch.io. The game aims to support indigenous language revitalization by immersing players in Ojibwe culture and language through puzzles and storytelling. It is available for $14.99 with a launch week discount.
As seminal oddball indie Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP hits 15 years of age, you can pick it up for less than a coffee
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, a seminal indie title, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The article reflects on the game's significance in the early days of indie and mobile gaming, highlighting its unique design and how it stood out before the prevalence of free-to-play models and microtransactions. The game is currently available at a significant discount on Steam.
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.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon is a comedic point-and-click adventure featuring six standalone supernatural cases with sharp writing and pixel-art charm. Players will guide Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley through mysteries involving lycanthropes, hexed artifacts, and dangerous treasure hunts, all while enjoying clever puzzle design and consistent humor. A beta demo is available for PC via Steam.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon demo teases plenty more zany cases
The demo for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon offers a glimpse into the zany cases awaiting players. The game returns players to Twin Lakes to follow the adventures of Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley.
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.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon Demo Arrives Today!
Spooky Doorway and Akupara Games have released a demo for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, available now on Steam. The demo features a case titled "Honey, I Shrunk the Detectives" and is playable on PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck. This marks the third installment in the series, following Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley as they investigate paranormal cases.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon Preview
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon is a comedic point-and-click adventure game that doesn't take itself too seriously. The preview case, 'Honey I Shrunk The Detective,' follows Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley as they are shrunk and must find a way to return to their normal size, featuring witty banter and straightforward puzzles.
Decollate Decoration coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on April 17
Publisher Kemco and developer KANEKODO announced that the pixel art point-and-click adventure game Decollate Decoration will be released on April 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a distinctive pixel art style.