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Looking For Fael, a reality-bending puzzle adventure, is now available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PS5
The reality-bending puzzle adventure game Looking For Fael is now available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 for $19.99. Developed by Swing Swing Submarine and published by ARTE, the game challenges players to solve spatial puzzles within a surreal, ever-changing apartment to uncover the mystery of a roommate's disappearance. The title features a handcrafted 3D world, inventive environmental puzzles, and a story focused on creativity and self-discovery.
Find balance in abstract puzzle adventure What Surrounds Us, now available on Steam
What Surrounds Us, the debut indie game from former Don't Nod developer Florent Martinais, is now available on Steam for PC. This minimalist puzzle adventure invites players to explore a delicate ecosystem and restore balance by solving environmental puzzles without dialogue or narration. The game explores themes of environmental anxiety and coexistence, encouraging reflection on real-world issues.
D-topia launch trailer – puzzle adventure game lands on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
The puzzle adventure game D-topia, developed by Marumittu Games and published by Annapurna, has launched its trailer and is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features logic-based puzzles and narrative choices within a future where artificial intelligence curates happiness.
AI Knows Best… Or Does It? D-topia Invites You Into A Curious Puzzle Adventure
D-topia, a new puzzle adventure game developed by Marumittu Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, is now available on multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game explores a society managed by artificial intelligence, focusing on environmental puzzles and the concept of manufactured happiness. D-topia offers a slower-paced, reflective experience that emphasizes observation and logical thinking.
Puzzle adventure game Plungeez heading to Nintendo Switch
The puzzle adventure game Plungeez is set to release on Nintendo Switch on August 13, 2026. Developed by Team Zeroth and published by QUByte Interactive, the game features exploration of a non-linear underground world inspired by the sewers of Salvador, Brazil, with a focus on puzzles and logic rather than combat.
Grab Your Lyre, ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK Is Out Now on Steam
ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK, a retro action-puzzle adventure game originally released as a Game Boy cartridge, has now launched on Steam for PC. Developed by Studio Loading and Kibou Entertainment, with animation by Alunite Inc., the game features music-based combat and an 80s chibi-anime aesthetic. It is available for $2.99 and includes English and Japanese language options.
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.
Shipwrecked, Stranded… And Surprisingly Cozy – Sokocat: Castaway Sets Sail On Xbox
Sokocat: Castaway, a cozy puzzle adventure game developed and published by Rising Moon Games, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. The game challenges players to solve environmental puzzles at their own pace on a mysterious island, with no enemies or fail states to interrupt the experience. It is available for £4.19 and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
From Game Boy Cartridge to Steam - ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK Launches July 13th
Studio Loading, Kibou Entertainment, and Alunite Inc. announced that ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK, originally a Game Boy cartridge game, will launch on Steam on July 13th, 2026. The action-puzzle adventure game, funded on Kickstarter, features an 80s chibi-anime aesthetic and uses music-based mechanics to solve puzzles and combat enemies in a stylized ancient Greece and underworld setting.
Worn By The Forgotten – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Worn By The Forgotten is a 3D puzzle-adventure game where players control Worn, a girl who wields the powers of four divine beasts summoned through a mask. Players can switch between Worn and the beasts at any time, utilizing their unique abilities to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Beta sign-ups are currently open for the playtest.
"Det blev en väldigt personlig berättelse" – Elden Pixels-medgrundaren om A Void Hope
Mikael Forslind, co-founder of Elden Pixels, discusses the development journey of their atmospheric puzzle adventure game, A Void Hope. Initially a technical prototype inspired by The Lost Vikings and Braid, the game evolved significantly with the addition of music by Waveshaper and a deeply personal narrative co-written with Frida Windelhed, drawing inspiration from horror films and personal experiences of loss and grief.
From Otome to Puzzle Games and RPGs, Aksys Games Announces an Exciting New Lineup at Anime Expo 2026
Aksys Games revealed its upcoming lineup at Anime Expo 2026, featuring new titles across various genres for the Nintendo Switch. Announced games include the RPG 'Another Eden Begins', shoot 'em up 'BOUNTY SISTERS', visual novel collection 'Cthulhu Mythos Adventures', otome titles 'Illusion of Itehari -trail-' and 'Olympia Soirée -Catharsis-', puzzle adventure 'UNDERGROUNDED', otome 'OVER REQUIEMZ', and the simulation bundle 'Tristia: Chronicles'.
Puzzle adventure game Undergrounded announced for Nintendo Switch
Aksys Games has announced that the puzzle adventure game Undergrounded will be released for the Nintendo Switch this fall. The game follows Scott, who loses his engagement ring down a storm drain and must journey through a surreal underground dungeon representing American history to retrieve it. Players will solve puzzles with the help of a canary companion and battle bosses using retro game mechanics.
Looking For Fael launches in two weeks for PC and consoles
ARTE France and Swing Swing Submarine announced that the surreal first-person puzzle adventure game Looking For Fael will launch on July 16th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a roommate who has gone missing in an apartment that contains interconnected puzzle rooms.
Dive Into “Underground” America - UNDERGROUNDED Is Out NOW on Steam!
The puzzle-adventure game UNDERGROUNDED, developed by Game Studio Inc. and published by room6, has been released on Steam. The game challenges players to descend through an isometric dungeon representing American history and culture to retrieve a lost engagement ring. It features retro arcade game mechanics for boss battles and a companion canary for hints, with a 10% launch discount available until July 17, 2026.
Artistic Puzzle Adventure Helix: Descent N Ascent Is Coming to Steam and Switch
Belgian indie studio Badass Mongoose announced that the artistic puzzle adventure game Helix: Descent N Ascent will launch on July 23rd, 2026, for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a minimalist, hand-drawn monochrome art style inspired by various comic eras and focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and an emotional narrative about identity and relationships.
Plan Your Path, Snatch Shiny Gems, and Escape Ancient Ruins in Grabby Crab
Grabby Crab, a path-planning puzzle adventure game, has launched on Android mobile devices. Developed by solo developer Tepes Ovidiu, the game challenges players to guide a crab through ancient temples to collect gems while navigating hazardous tiles and avoiding guardians. The premium game costs $2.99 and offers an ad-free, offline experience.
Cast Silly Spells in ‘Rhell: Warped Worlds and Troubled Times’
Rhell: Warped Worlds and Troubled Times is a semi-open world puzzle adventure game where players control a mage who must uncover why the world's population has disappeared. The game features a unique magic system allowing for creative spellcasting and puzzle-solving, with a retro-inspired aesthetic. It is available on Steam.
The 11 most exciting video game releases of July 2026
July 2026 is set to feature a mix of new releases and remakes across multiple platforms, including the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced and the debut of Halo on PlayStation 5. Nintendo will also release Rhythm Paradise Groove and Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2, alongside an upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For July 2026
July 2026 will bring several notable game releases and Game Pass additions for Xbox players. Highlights include remakes of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Halo: Combat Evolved, alongside new titles like The Planet Crafter and Mistfall Hunter. The month offers a diverse range of genres, from action RPGs and puzzle adventures to survival and retro shooters, ensuring something for every player.
