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Steal Magic With Spellthief Erinn
Spellthief Erinn, a new puzzle-platformer combining dungeon exploration and magical trickery, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. Developed by Synnergy Circle Games, the game centers on a witch who cannot cast spells but can steal and rewrite them to overcome obstacles and collect magical knowledge.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review – Delightful
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book offers a delightful and unique puzzle platformer experience, returning to a storybook aesthetic with stunning visuals. Developed by Good Feel using Unreal Engine 5, the game runs smoothly on the Nintendo Switch, maintaining high image quality in docked mode. Its focus on exploration and interaction over combat or failure makes it accessible and engaging for all players, particularly younger audiences.
Lifted Launches July 22 on PC, PS5 and Switch 2 Versions Planned
Adventure Works announced that their debut game, Lifted, will launch for PC on July 22, 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions planned for a later date. Founded by former Disney Imagineer Jeffrey Ashbrook, the game is a family-friendly adventure inspired by classic films, featuring puzzle-solving and platforming challenges across historical locations.
Former Disney Imagineer’s Heartwarming Adventure, LIFTED, Leaps onto PC July 22
Adventure Works, founded by former Disney Imagineer Jeffrey Ashbrook, announced that their puzzle-platformer LIFTED will launch on PC via Steam on July 22, 2026. Enhanced visuals were showcased during The MIX Summer Game Showcase, with Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 versions to follow at a later date. The game features a cinematic adventure inspired by '80s blockbusters.
Exciting Indiana Jones Inspired Platformer Lifted Coming From Former Disney Imagineer
Adventure Works, founded by former Disney Imagineer Jeffrey Ashbrook, announced that their cinematic puzzle platformer Lifted will launch on PC on July 22nd, with Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions to follow. Inspired by 80s adventure films like Indiana Jones, the game features time-traveling puzzles and a comedic narrative. A demo is currently available on Steam.
“Gravity Whipped” – a Super Mario Galaxy inspired 2.5D soft puzzle platformer; release date announced for July 10, 2026 alongside Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Packet Gaming Studios announced that its 2.5D puzzle platformer, Gravity Whipped, will be released on Steam on July 10, 2026. Inspired by Super Mario Galaxy, the game features gravity manipulation mechanics and over 3355 collectibles. A demo is available now and will be featured at Steam Summer Next Fest.
Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer – puzzle-platform horror adventure game with 60 FPS, higher resolution, more
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a launch trailer for the enhanced edition of Little Nightmares 2 on Nintendo Switch, featuring 60 FPS, higher resolution, and improved visual effects. The game is now available on the Nintendo eShop, offering players a puzzle-platform horror adventure where they must survive childhood fears.
KODANSHA GAME LAB BRINGS THE HEAT WITH UPDATES TO THREE TITLES FOR THIS SUMMER ALONG WITH NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT
Kodansha Game Lab announced summer updates for three indie titles: 'and Roger' for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 18th; 'Wabisabi SushiDerby' for PC and Nintendo Switch on July 15th; and 'BOKURA' for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4/5 later this summer. The publisher also revealed a new game from Nama Takahashi, creator of 'ElecHead'.
Frog Sqwad launches June 11
The physics-based cooperative extraction puzzle platformer Frog Sqwad is set to launch on June 11 for Xbox Series and PC. The game features slapstick humor and cooperative gameplay.
POP IN FOR A NEW ADVENTURE WITH CO-OP PUZZLE PLATFORMER POPUCOM’S FREE 1.2 UPDATE - OUT NOW
POPUCOM, the co-op puzzle platformer from GRYPHLINE and Fireshine Games, has received its free 1.2 update. This update introduces a new story level called Fallen Laputa, two new minigames, and cosmetic items. The update is available now on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Review – Yoshi & The Mysterious Book – Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)
Yoshi & The Mysterious Book is a charming puzzle platformer for the Switch 2 that excels in its beautiful oil painting-inspired art style and rewarding exploration. While the narrative is minimal, serving mainly to introduce gameplay mechanics, the core loop of discovering and chronicling creatures is engaging. The game is generally easy, making it suitable for younger players and families, though some minor performance dips in frame rate are noticeable on the Switch 2.
Ninja Kiwi launches graphic novel-inspired platform shooter Rose and Locket on Steam
Ninja Kiwi has released the graphic novel-inspired 2D platform shooter Rose and Locket on Steam for PC. Developed by Whistling Wizard, the game features handcrafted visuals, puzzle platforming, and a story set in the wild west's underworld. Scott Walker, CEO of Ninja Kiwi, expressed enthusiasm for publishing the game due to its art, level design, and storytelling.
MONOWAVE – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
MONOWAVE is a whimsical puzzle-platformer where players control Mono, a Guardian spirit tasked with restoring harmony by reuniting four scattered Emotions. Players will utilize unique emotional powers such as Happiness, Sorrow, Anger, and Anxiety to navigate distinct realms. The game features a scratch art visual style and an original soundtrack, with a beta demo available on Steam.
Yerba Buena Released
Yerba Buena, a first-person puzzle-platformer from Mad About Pandas and Focus Entertainment, is now available on PC and consoles. The game is set in the 1970s and features a launch trailer.
Yerba Buena, out today, is a Portal-esque puzzle platformer where your weapon of choice is copying and pasting physics
Yerba Buena, a new puzzle platformer, is now available on PC and Steam. The game allows players to copy and paste the physics and movement properties of objects onto other items, enabling unique puzzle-solving opportunities. It is set in an abandoned video game world and features a narrative about an NPC named Barb trying to save San Francisco.
DIVE INTO A SURREAL PUZZLE-PLATFORMING ADVENTURE TO SAVE YOUR FRIENDS & CITY IN YERBA BUENA, OUT NOW ON PC, XBOX SERIES X|S & PLAYSTATION 5
Focus Entertainment and Mad About Pandas have released the puzzle-platformer Yerba Buena on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players use a unique 'Copy and Paste' mechanic called the Oscillator to manipulate the environment and solve puzzles in a surreal world inspired by 1970s San Francisco. A free Steam trial with save carryover is also available.
Yerba Buena – Portal By Way Of 1970s San Francisco?
Yerba Buena is a new puzzle-platformer from Mad About Pandas and Focus Entertainment, available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players control Barb, an NPC in a glitching 1970s San Francisco gameworld, using a device called the Oscillator to manipulate object properties and solve environmental puzzles. The game blends platforming, reality-bending mechanics, and a distinctive atmosphere with a playful tone.
A Frog’s Job 2: Froggina hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games and 9Ratones announced that the puzzle platformer A Frog's Job 2: Froggina will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2026. The game features a time-stopping mechanic and a mix of 2D and 3D visuals, following up on the original title released in 2022.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 25, 2026
Several new games are launching the week of May 25, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable releases include the life simulation game Paralives, the roguelike Enter the Chronosphere, and the action-adventure Yerba Buena. Other titles span genres like creature collection, souls-like, visual novels, and sports.
Myst and Riven remakes, the return of Bubsy and other new indie games worth checking out
This article highlights several new indie games, including remakes of Myst and Riven, and the return of Bubsy. It also features a puzzle platformer inspired by mental health challenges, focusing on turning failures into progress.