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Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings the mousey VR saga to flatscreen consoles and PC
Polyarc has announced that the VR puzzle platformer Moss and its sequel Moss: Book II, along with the Twilight Garden DLC, will be released as a collection called Moss: The Forgotten Relic for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch this summer. This release adapts the games for flatscreen play, moving away from VR to reach a wider audience as the VR market becomes more niche.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a shinier, VR-less fusion of the two beloved puzzle platformers that's out this summer
Polyarc is releasing Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a VR-less version of the Moss series that combines Moss and Moss: Book II into a single adventure for PC. This new version features enhanced visuals, a "Smart Follow Camera" system, new handcraft cutscenes, and includes the Twilight Garden DLC with an option to skip combat.
Two Of The Best VR Games Are Ditching The Headset For A Switch 1 & 2 Summer Release
Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a VR-free package combining the acclaimed puzzle platformers Moss and Moss: Book II. The collection will launch on Nintendo Switch in summer, featuring enhanced visuals, new cutscenes, all DLC, and an option to skip combat. This release marks the first time the games will be available on PC and consoles without a VR headset.
FAIL FAIL SUCCEED OUT NOW ON STEAM
The puzzle platformer Fail Fail Succeed, developed by Martin Zetterman of The Notlanders, is now available on Steam for PC. The game features a unique mechanic where player failures become literal stepping stones to success, reflecting the developer's personal journey. It is currently available with a 40% launch discount.
Review: Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf (Nintendo Switch)
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a story-driven puzzle platformer that emphasizes atmosphere and character connection over action. While the puzzles are varied and the presentation is polished, the game is short and lacks significant challenge. It runs well on the Nintendo Switch and offers a smooth, engaging experience for fans of slower-paced, narrative-focused games.
BLINDWALKER - A new retro puzzle-platformer for the ZX Spectrum by Ariel Endaraues
Ariel Endaraues has released BLINDWALKER, a new retro puzzle-platformer for the ZX Spectrum. The game won the Best Technological Development Award at Retro Game Dev 2026 for its technical achievements on 8-bit hardware. BLINDWALKER features a unique gameplay mechanic where players guide a visually impaired owner through a haunted mansion.
Little Things Proves The Smallest Adventures Can Be The Toughest
Little Things, a colorful indie platformer blending precision movement, puzzle-solving, and gravity mechanics, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 5. Published by Dolores Entertainment, the game challenges players to guide a small creature named Whys through dangerous dungeons in search of their lost love, Kys, featuring over 80 levels with increasing difficulty.
Encounter mythical beings and explore the mysterious world of Ma’een in Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree, out now on PS5 and Xbox Series!
Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree, a puzzle-platformer inspired by Arabian mythology, has launched today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Starvania and published by Soft Source, the game invites players to explore the underwater world of Ma’een and restore balance by wielding the power of light.
Playdew Brings Lost Twins 2 to Nintendo Switch
Playdew has released the puzzle-platformer Lost Twins 2 on Nintendo Switch today, featuring charming hand-crafted worlds and cooperative gameplay. The launch includes new water-level mechanics that introduce swimming and buoyancy puzzles, enhancing the core experience. The game is also available on PC and other consoles.
Rumbral Review
Rumbral is a dark puzzle platformer that features a unique reality-shifting mechanic, allowing players to traverse between two worlds to solve puzzles. Despite its intriguing atmosphere and visual design, the game is criticized for its short runtime of around an hour, a lack of engaging story, and sluggish movement that hinders precise platforming.
FAIL FAIL SUCCEED RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED
The contemplative puzzle platformer Fail Fail Succeed, developed by Martin Zetterman of The Notlanders, will officially launch on Steam on May 12, 2026. The game features a unique mechanic where player failures become literal stepping stones to progress, reflecting the developer's personal journey.
Planet Of Lana II: Children Of The Leaf Review
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf expands upon its predecessor with a more complex narrative and intricate puzzle mechanics. The sequel introduces new gameplay elements where Lana can hack machines and Mui can control creatures, leading to more involved puzzle sections. While the story delves into ethical dilemmas regarding resource extraction and machine usage, some plotlines feel unresolved, though the developers suggest this is intentional for player interpretation.
Acclaimed 2021 PS5 Adventure Game Under $5 on PS Store
The Pedestrian, an acclaimed 2021 puzzle-platformer adventure game, is available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 at a discounted price of $4.99 on the PlayStation Store until May 7, 2026. Developed by Skookum Arts, the game challenges players to solve puzzles by rearranging public signs to navigate through its environments.
Minos Trials Charges Onto Xbox, PlayStation And PC
Minos Trials, a puzzle-platformer developed and published by Afil Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation for £4.19. The game features 30 stages where players control a minotaur to solve environmental puzzles by pushing blocks and manipulating objects to reach the exit.
Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab Announces Four Titles Launching in Q3 2026
Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab has announced four new titles set to launch in Q3 2026 for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The upcoming games include the racing simulation Wabisabi SushiDerby, the monster-taming auto-battler Mythmon: Mythic Monsters, the physics-based puzzle platformer TrailRail, and the romance simulation Sweet Hamster Days.
Dodo Duckie! launches July 23
The 2D and 3D perspective-swapping puzzle platformer Dodo Duckie! is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 23. The game features a unique mechanic that allows players to switch between different perspectives.
Rumbral Brings Timeline-Shifting Puzzles to Xbox in ID@Xbox Showcase
OSEA Innovations' upcoming puzzle-platformer Rumbral, showcased at the ID@Xbox event, features a unique time-shifting mechanic where players alter the past by stepping through magenta puddles to reshape the present. The game emphasizes environmental storytelling and integrated collectible design, aiming for a 2026 release. The developers are focusing on intuitive mechanics and a discovery-based narrative approach.
Conservation of Bass Turns Physics Into Playful Gaming
Conservation of Bass is a new indie game developed by emlise, available on itch.io, that uses the principle of conservation of mass as its core gameplay mechanic. The puzzle platformer transforms abstract physics concepts into an interactive and playful experience, appealing to both science enthusiasts and gamers looking for unique challenges. The game represents a growing trend of indie titles focusing on educational content and experimental design.
A Difficult Game About Letters Launches On Xbox – And Yes, It Really Is About Letters
A Difficult Game About Letters, a unique puzzle platformer where players manipulate alphabet characters, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £4.19. The game, developed by Abelix Games, utilizes the distinct shapes and physics of letters to create challenging gameplay. It is also available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Descend Into a Surreal Loop of Memory, Mystery, and Meaning in Rumbral
Rumbral is a dark 2.5D puzzle-platformer available on Xbox where players manipulate timelines by stepping into magenta puddles to alter the past and reshape the present. The game features environmental storytelling, abstract puzzles, and quiet exploration, with nine hidden collectibles that unlock achievements and provide narrative fragments of the protagonist's thoughts. These collectibles are integrated into the environment and signaled by unique audio cues, encouraging players to explore optional areas and experiment with both timelines to uncover the story of a broken world and a lost civilization.
