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Get Your Brain Working With Puzzledorf
Puzzledorf, a colorful puzzle game with a retro 80s aesthetic, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £8.39. Developed by Stuart's Pixel Games, it offers a clever twist on classic Sokoban mechanics with multiple block colors and obstacles, gradually increasing in difficulty.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 31, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the co-op adventure WheelMates, the action-RPG Crimson Moon, and the puzzle game He Who Watches, all launching on September 1st and 2nd. The article also previews Orbitals, praising its anime-inspired art style and split-screen mechanics.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy får bra betyg, men inte fantastiska
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, has received generally positive reviews, averaging 83/100 on Opencritic and a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam. The game is praised for its aggressive and balanced combat, interesting puzzles, and for successfully evolving the series' identity while retaining its core elements. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Hellraiser: Revival Is More Than Just Cenobites and Gore – 10 Things We Learned From Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive developers discussed Hellraiser: Revival, a horror game set in 2006 that aims to capture the spirit of Clive Barker's original work and films. The game will feature extreme subject matter, puzzle elements within the Labyrinth, and a significant role for Pinhead, voiced by Doug Bradley. The 'Genesis Configuration' puzzle box is a new element powered by suffering, and the game will explore themes of consensual mutilation and the untrustworthy nature of Cenobites.
Rogue Fortune announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Glowmade has announced Rogue Fortune, a top-down roguelite featuring geometric puzzle-based progression and intense combat. The game is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the future. Players will explore a cursed temple, collecting and arranging 'Relics' to create powerful builds while managing their greed and resources.
Acclaimed PS5 Adventure Game in Hit Series Out Today on PlayStation Store
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, the third installment in Asobo Studio's action-adventure series, is now available on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. The game, which is a prequel set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, features protagonist Sophia on a journey filled with trials, puzzles, and combat. It currently holds a Metacritic score of 80/100 based on 50 critic reviews and is priced at $59.99.
Lofsöng was one of gamescom’s quietest reveals, and that’s criminal
Lofsöng, an exploration puzzle adventure from Unrelated Studio, was quietly revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The game features a dead world, no dialogue or map, and focuses on sound and architecture to convey its narrative. Players control a child and an origami companion navigating a desolate landscape, with mechanics centered around observing and responding to audio cues. The game also appeared in the ID@Xbox Spring Showcase and was selected for the Tribeca Festival.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review - sturdy prequel descends into a labyrinth of misery
A Plague Tale: Resonance, a prequel to the series, introduces toe-to-toe combat and hands-off puzzling, effectively enhancing the established formula. While the game features impressive visuals and a smartly paced action-adventure structure, its second half becomes excessively grim, detracting from the overall experience. The review highlights the game's 'double-A' spirit, characterized by unique design choices and a scrappy outsider feel, despite its darker narrative turn.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review: Break the curse
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts focus to combat with a new protagonist, Sophia, who is burdened by a curse and seeks answers on Minotaur Island. The game features stunning, photorealistic visuals and precise facial capture, reminiscent of first-party PlayStation titles like Uncharted. While the combat can become repetitive and stealth segments may feel samey, the emotional character relationships, clever puzzles, and tense horror elements make for an engaging experience.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review: "As an Uncharted fan, this snappy sword fighting take on treasure hunting hooked me"
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a thrilling action-adventure game that blends snappy sword combat and puzzle-filled temples, drawing comparisons to Uncharted and Tomb Raider. Developed by Asobo Studio, the game offers a standalone story that expands upon the Plague Tale series lore, featuring protagonist Sophia on a treasure hunt. The review highlights its engaging puzzles, satisfying combat, and impressive production values, though notes some limitations in combat area variety and traversal.
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus release date and trailer revealed
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus is set to release on April 28, 2027, as revealed in a new trailer during Gamescom. The sequel to the cult classic Pony Island, from creator Daniel Mullins, will feature a mix of horror aesthetics, haunted arcades, and various game systems. The game will also include live-action actors and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Review: Helix: Descent N Ascent
Helix: Descent N Ascent is a puzzle-adventure game that uses a striking monochromatic visual style to present its ambiguous puzzles and mysterious environment. While the visuals are impressive, the game's lack of guidance, complex navigation, and trial-and-error puzzle solutions can lead to a feeling of loneliness and tedium for the player. The inclusion of a Donkey Kong-like arcade game offers a brief respite from the core gameplay loop.
Trine 6: Together in Time Delayed to March 4th, 2027
Frozenbyte has delayed Trine 6: Together in Time from September 17th to March 4th, 2027, to address player feedback from a recent playtest. The extra time will be used to improve puzzles, combat, camera, onboarding, and online multiplayer systems. The game is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Sorry, Coyote vs. Acme - this obscure PS1 stealth game stole your thunder 25 years ago
Sheep Raider, also known as Sheep, Dog 'n' Wolf, is a PlayStation 1 stealth puzzle-platformer that released 25 years ago, predating the film Coyote vs. Acme. The game features Ralf Wolf, a cousin of Wile E. Coyote, as he participates in a satirical game show to steal sheep. Despite its puzzle-focused gameplay, the game incorporates numerous Looney Tunes tropes and characters, offering a unique cartoon-like experience.
Photo Roboto: A Timesnap Adventure Is Pokémon Snap-Like but with Time Travel
Monomyth Games announced Photo Roboto: A Timesnap Adventure, a photography and puzzle game with time travel mechanics, is set to release on PC via Steam in 2027. Players control a robot photographer tasked with capturing images across different timelines to solve mysteries and fulfill client requests on a vibrant, Italian-inspired island.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Dark Dungeon Head Haze Turns The Lights Out On Puzzle Solving
Dark Dungeon Head Haze, a low-poly puzzle game focused on memory and navigation in darkness, is now available for £4.19 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Developed by Sweet Bread Games, the title features 40 rooms with increasing obstacles and offers the option to skip challenging levels. A bundle including this game and Bear Mage Honey Sage is also available.
Cozy Marbles Brings Relaxing Marble Run Creativity to Steam Today | Invision Game Community
Cozy Marbles, a physics-based marble run building simulator developed by Pixel Pea Games, has launched on Steam. The game allows players to create elaborate marble runs with a variety of track pieces, customize marbles, and share their creations online. It is available for $9.99 USD with a 10% launch discount.
Massor av nytt gameplay från Silent Hill: Townfall
Konami has released an 18-minute gameplay trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall, showcasing protagonist Simon Ordell exploring the town of St. Amelia and its terrifying 'otherworld'. The trailer highlights elements of exploration, puzzle-solving, and survival horror as players search for clues and evade monstrous creatures. Silent Hill: Townfall is set to release on September 24 for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Servant of the Lake brings a touch of Saltburn to Rusty Lake
Servant of the Lake, the latest entry in the Rusty Lake series, offers a compellingly bleak point-and-click adventure with abstract puzzles and unsettling body horror. The game serves as a pseudo-prequel to Rusty Lake: Roots, focusing on the Vanderboom family's reunion and the player's role as a servant navigating their strange requests and hidden motives. Available on Steam, iOS, and Android, it's recommended for fans of escape room games and Twin Peaks-esque mysteries.
