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Find balance in abstract puzzle adventure What Surrounds Us, launching July 15th on Steam
Florent Martinais, a former developer at Don't Nod, has announced that his new indie puzzle exploration game, What Surrounds Us, will launch on PC via Steam on July 15th, 2026. The game focuses on exploring a delicate ecosystem and solving environmental puzzles to restore balance without dialogue or narration.
Teardown Heads Into The Jungle With New Relics of Barkuna Expansion
The new DLC for Teardown, titled Relics of Barkuna, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This expansion shifts the focus from pure destruction to exploration and puzzle-solving within a lost civilization, featuring a new standalone campaign with hundreds of collectibles and five new tools.
The Ultimate Cat Hunt Begins In Secret Paws – Cozy Apartments
Secret Paws – Cozy Apartments, a game combining hidden object and cozy puzzle elements with a cat theme, is now available on Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Sagitta Studios and published by Eastasiasoft, the game challenges players to find dozens of hidden cats within detailed isometric apartment environments. It has received a 3.5/5 review score, with praise for its relaxing puzzle experience and charming visuals.
Pikuniku 2 bringt 2027 noch mehr skurrilen Charme auf PC und Nintendo Switch 2 - als brandneue dreidimensionale Fortsetzung des gefeierten Adventure-Spiels
Devolver Digital announced that Pikuniku 2, a 3D sequel to the acclaimed adventure game, will be released in 2027 for PC and Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows Piku and friends on a bizarre journey across an archipelago, featuring quirky characters, playful puzzles, and vibrant 3D environments.
Wordless prehistoric point and click adventure Theropods looks wonderful in the new trailer
The wordless point-and-click adventure game Theropods, set in a prehistoric world with dinosaurs and a sci-fi mystery, has released a new trailer showcasing its hand-drawn pixel art and puzzle-based gameplay. A demo is available ahead of its July 23rd, 2026 release on Linux.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, June 10 (game #1095)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle, game #1095, released on Wednesday, June 10. It details the four categories and their respective words: TECHNIQUE (FASHION, MANNER, METHOD, WAY), GROSS THINGS THAT FORM ON WET SURFACES (CRUST, FILM, SCUM, SKIN), PARTS OF A THEATER (CATWALK, PIT, STAGE, WINGS), and COUNTED IN DOCUMENT WORD COUNTS (CHARACTER, LINE, PAGE, WORD).
In Am I Nima, you must find and fuse words to convince your mother you're really her daughter
The visual novel Am I Nima, developed by HO! Games, will be released on October 8th. Players must help the protagonist Nima convince her mother she is her daughter by finding and fusing words to form new responses. The game features a unique dialogue system and addresses sensitive themes of abuse and confinement.
Theropods Roars Into View With New Gameplay Trailer
Indie studio Lost Token and publisher Dionous Games have released a new gameplay trailer for their hand-animated point-and-click adventure game, Theropods. The game, which features wordless storytelling and puzzle-solving with dinosaurs and a stranded spaceman, is set to launch on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store on July 23, 2026.
Kat-tastic Hidden Object Review | TheXboxHub
Kat-tastic Hidden Object is a hidden object game where players assist Detective Kat in solving mysteries by finding items. The game features a unique mechanic where removing items can reveal new objectives, and includes various puzzle types like Mahjong and jigsaws. While initially engaging with its novel mechanics and presentation, the game suffers from repetition in its hidden object scenes and a lack of variety in backdrops, ultimately leading to a less satisfying experience.
Momento Review – Don't let your life pass you by
Momento is a room decorator game where players place items that influence the character's future, featuring a tear-jerker story that players piece together. Developed by Fat Alien Cat and Nomo Studio, the game offers engaging puzzles and a creative mode, with gorgeous visuals and fantastic sound design. Despite some fiddly item placement, Momento provides a short, sweet, and unforgettable experience.
Twisted mystery point and click adventure Creepy Tale: Snow Child released for Linux
The point and click adventure game Creepy Tale: Snow Child has received a native Linux release, following its initial launch in May. The game, which is a standalone title within the Creepy Tale series, features puzzle-solving, stealth mechanics, and a narrative inspired by fairy tales. It has achieved a Very Positive rating on Steam.
Deer & Boy – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Deer & Boy is a poetic cinematic platformer where a boy and a fawn form a bond, embarking on a journey through breathtaking landscapes. The game features stunning visuals and evocative music, with gameplay blending stealth and inventive puzzles that evolve as the companion's abilities grow. A beta demo is available on Steam.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, June 9 (game #1094)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle, game #1094. It details the four categories and their corresponding words, offering guidance for players who are stuck. The author also briefly mentions other New York Times word games like Strands and Quordle.
Cozy Japanese handcrafted diorama game coming to PC
Miniature Land: Four Seasons, a handcrafted diorama puzzle game developed by Hidehiro Nakamura, is coming to PC via Steam later this year. Originally released for mobile devices with high ratings, the game challenges players to navigate and escape miniature, handmade environments across four seasons. The title emphasizes tactile textures and immersive environmental sounds.
Escape Simulator Review | TheXboxHub
Escape Simulator successfully captures the essence of real-world escape rooms with its tactile puzzles and single-room environments. Despite some clunky controls and an overwhelming inventory system, the quality of the puzzles and the vast amount of content, including community-created levels, make it a compelling experience on Xbox and Game Pass.
Unbox the Room (Switch, PC)
Unbox the Room is a puzzle game where players unpack items into a new home, offering a more engaging experience than its box-packing counterpart. The game is available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, June 8 (game #1093)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle, game #1093, released on Monday, June 8. It details the four categories: LANDFORMS BY WATER, SLANG FOR HEAD, THINGS THAT CAN BE SPIKED, and "THE ____ MAN" MOVIES. The author rates the puzzle as hard, noting three mistakes made during solving.
If you've ever wanted to play Geoguessr with a narrative twist, Locator: The Search for Abigail is what you've…
Locator: The Search for Abigail is a Geoguessr-inspired detective game where players search for a missing archaeologist on an alien planet. The game, developed by Empty Exhibit and published by Playstack, features a narrative twist on location-based guessing mechanics and was recently shown at the PC Gaming Show with updated visuals.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launches in August
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have announced that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will be released on August 27th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows Sophia as she explores a mythical island, facing combat, puzzles, and a terrifying creature.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase spotlight — Am I Nima
Am I Nima is a puzzle-adventure game where players help a young girl named Nima uncover her lost memories by combining words to form thoughts and complete tests. The game features a striking high-contrast art style and an unnerving soundtrack, with a demo available on Steam.
