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Queen's Domain är ett läckert actionrollspel i retrostil
Freshly Baked Games' Queen's Domain is a retro-style action RPG drawing comparisons to FromSoftware's King's Field series. Players explore the island of Neasied in first-person, battling over 100 enemies with more than 50 weapons. The game is set to release on October 30 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a PC demo available now.
Review – Turnip Mountain (PS5)
Turnip Mountain is a physics-based precision-platformer where players control a turnip scaling a mountain using independently controlled arms. Despite intentionally difficult controls that can lead to frustration, the game offers a rewarding experience with charming retro pixel art and a classic synth soundtrack. The addition of a chaotic but fun local co-op mode and collectible customization options make it a highly recommended title for fans of the genre.
PREVIEW Entropy
The preview discusses the game Entropy, noting its use of retro-style graphics, a common trend in the indie game space. It highlights that while retro aesthetics often focus on the 16-bit era, Entropy appears to be exploring this style.
Fortuna Magus Review | TheXboxHub
Fortuna Magus is a retro-styled JRPG from KEMCO that offers a familiar experience with some minor gameplay tweaks. The game features anime-style characters and retro backdrops, with voiced dialogue limited to battle exclamations. While the story follows a young man searching for his father, the core gameplay loop involves dungeon crawling and random battles, making it a solid but unexceptional entry in the genre.
Verho: Curse of Faces launch trailer – Nintendo Switch gets dark fantasy RPG
Verho: Curse of Faces, a dark fantasy RPG with PS1-inspired visuals, has released a new launch trailer and is now available on Nintendo Switch. Developed by CobraTekku Games and Kasur Games, the game features a unique class system allowing for maximum creative freedom and diverse exploration with challenging combat. Players must uncover the origins of a deadly curse in the sinister world of Yariv, where residents hide behind mysterious masks.
Total Chaos gains new Retro Graphics mode update
Apogee Entertainment and Trigger Happy Interactive have released a new update for the survival horror game Total Chaos, introducing a Retro Graphics mode that emulates the visual style of Doom 2 and PlayStation 2-era classics. The update also includes a new fifth ending, map markers, playtime tracking, a garbage chute for item management, and a reworked 'Forgotten' chapter. The update is available on Nintendo Switch.
Step into the dark world of Yariv: Verho – Curse of Faces with the controller, coming to consoles on July 30th!
Verho – Curse of Faces, a dark fantasy RPG developed by Kasur Games and published by CobraTekku Games, is launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch on July 30th. The game, which features a unique mask-based class system and retro PlayStation 1-inspired graphics, was previously released on PC in winter 2025. A content update will also be available for all platforms at launch.
I usually skip souslikes not made by FromSoftware, but one Steam demo just won me over
The soulslike game Prison of Husks, currently in demo on Steam, has impressed a reviewer who typically avoids non-FromSoftware titles. Its retro PlayStation 1-inspired visuals, blending Demon's Souls atmosphere with Sekiro-like combat, and its action-focused mechanics set it apart. The game also runs well on the Steam Deck and is planned for release this year.
Parking Garage Rally Circuit, an arcade racer with SEGA Saturn-style graphics, announced for Nintendo Switch
Pineapple Works and Walaber Entertainment announced that the arcade racer Parking Garage Rally Circuit will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2026. The game features SEGA Saturn-inspired retro graphics and combines rally and circuit racing elements with tight, arcadey controls and physics.
HOMECALL – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
HOMECALL is a new retro horror game that drops players into a 90s nightmare scenario where they must find a working landline to escape a dark forest and farmland. The game features low-poly 32-bit graphics, environmental storytelling through VHS tapes and journal entries, and puzzle-solving elements. Beta sign-ups are currently available.
If you love horror boomer shooters keep BLIGHTEN on your radar
BLIGHTEN is a horror-themed boomer shooter that emphasizes a dark, retro aesthetic with 2D enemy and weapon sprites in a 3D world. The game features brutal combat, resource management, and a deep narrative set within a decaying research facility. It is available on PC via Proton/Wine.
Ratcheteer DX Review | NoobFeed
Ratcheteer DX is a fast-paced top-down action-adventure game that has been made more accessible on consoles from its original Playdate release. The game features short, well-paced gameplay, smart tool-based discovery, bright retro-inspired graphics, and catchy chiptune music.
Ratcheteer DX Review | NoobFeed
Ratcheteer DX is a fast-paced top-down action-adventure game that successfully brings its niche Playdate origins to consoles. The game features short, well-paced gameplay, engaging tool-based discovery, vibrant retro-inspired graphics, and a catchy chiptune soundtrack.
