Sci-fi Mystery
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Soma dev's next game, Ontos, delayed to 2027 in order to deliver on studio's "ambitious" vision
Frictional Games has delayed its upcoming title, Ontos, to 2027 to accommodate its ambitious vision for the sci-fi mystery game. Originally slated for a 2026 release, the studio cited the game's size, scale, and narrative depth as reasons for the postponement. Ontos, which features actor Stellan Skarsgård, is described as having tactile, systems-driven gameplay and an immersive narrative.
Rivage is a time loop puzzle game where something's gone terribly wrong, power's at a premium, and your…
Rivage is a new time loop puzzle game set on the A.R.E.S. space station above the planet VESTA, where players control Miranda Vigneau. The game focuses on puzzles involving gravity, magnetism, and time, with power management serving as a core mechanic. Rivage is set to release on August 13, and a demo is available on Steam.
I thought this sci-fi mystery looked cool, but my interest dropped when I realized it's another multiplayer…
The author expresses disappointment that the sci-fi mystery game Blind Descent is another four-player co-op survival title, finding the genre repetitive. While the game promises a unique symbiosis system reacting to player actions, the author doubts its solo playability and overall appeal.
