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Acclaimed PS5 Sci-Fi Game Out Today on PlayStation Store
Miju Games' acclaimed sci-fi survival game, The Planet Crafter, is now available on the PlayStation 5 for $23.99, with a 10% discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers. The game tasks players with transforming a barren alien planet into a habitable world through resource gathering, base building, and terraforming.
Final Fantasy 10 leaned into the fantasy genre after devs "learned that The Lord of the Rings was in production" and thought it would be "the next big global trend"
Final Fantasy 10's developers shifted from a sci-fi direction to a fantasy setting after learning about the production of The Lord of the Rings films, anticipating fantasy would become a major trend. This decision aligned with the game's 2001 release, shortly before The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone hit theaters. While the game embraced fantasy, some sci-fi elements remained, influenced by a desire for Eastern-inspired fantasy rather than medieval European settings.
NTL: No Time Left Has a Publisher. Coincidentally, There's Still No Time Left
Gonzo Technologies has announced that its upcoming title, NTL: No Time Left, will be published by Exothermic, a new publisher focused on sci-fi games. The game is a 3D tactical capital-ship roguelike developed by solo developer Gregory Gonsowski, featuring customizable warships, real-time battles with tactical pausing, and branching narratives. NTL: No Time Left is currently entering a closed playtest period and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Signet City preview - 80s-inspired sci-fi from the maker of Citizen Sleeper
Gareth Damian Martin, the creator of Citizen Sleeper, has unveiled their next game, Signet City, a first-person sci-fi title inspired by 80s social realism and British culture. The game features a unique art style and mechanics where players control a parasite inhabiting different characters, with gameplay and narrative decisions intrinsically linked. Signet City is slated for a 2027 release.
Angels Fall First Released
Angels Fall First has officially launched out of Early Access for Windows PC on Steam. This first-person combined-arms sci-fi wargame is now fully available.
TennoCon 2026: Everything you need to know about Warframe’s reveals from TennoLive
Digital Extremes revealed major updates for Warframe at TennoCon, including the highly anticipated journey to Tau, a new noir-inspired region with a detective narrative and a new Warframe named Brysko. The fall update, Iceblade of Narin, will introduce a new ice-themed Warframe, a Banshee rework, and Citrine Prime. Additionally, a new Nightwave event, Amir's Shockwave, and a card minigame called Portau are coming soon.
Lunar Strike – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Lunar Strike is a single-player hard sci-fi narrative adventure set on the Moon in 2119, where players must preserve humanity's final lunar colony from sabotage. The game focuses on survival, isolation, and archival decision-making, with players managing resources and reconstructing evidence to uncover the cause of the disaster. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Recension – A Void Hope
A Void Hope is a retro-inspired platformer puzzle game from Elden Pixels, featuring a dystopian sci-fi theme where players control two protagonists trying to survive a virus that turns people into monsters. The game is praised for its atmospheric soundtrack by Waveshaper and its detailed pixel art, though the reviewer found it a bit too easy and wished for more exposition towards the end. It was released on February 29, 2024, for PC and Nintendo Switch.
MineGeon: Renegades Delays Launch Until July 28th
Kickstone Studio has announced a delay for their sci-fi co-op game, MineGeon: Renegades, pushing the launch date from July 14th to July 28th. The extra time will be used to incorporate player feedback from the Steam Next Fest demo and further refine the game's features and polish.
PS Plus Essential July Monthly Free Games Aren’t Too Exciting
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for July 2026, featuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode, all available on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. While the lineup is described as unexciting, it offers a mix of genres including a first-person shooter and a 2D action RPG with puzzle elements.
Fragmentary Order: How the Creator of Escape From Tarkov Plans to Make the Most Realistic Sci-Fi Game Ever
The creator of Escape From Tarkov is planning to develop a new sci-fi game called Fragmentary Order, aiming for extreme realism. The project will focus on detailed world-building and immersive gameplay mechanics.
Wayfinder studio unveils a (probably single-player) isometric sci-fi action game called DUST Origins
Airship Syndicate, the studio behind the multiplayer RPG Wayfinder, has unveiled its new project: DUST: Origins. This upcoming isometric dark sci-fi action game is planned to launch a Kickstarter campaign soon and appears to be a single-player experience. The game is set aboard a collapsing orbital prison station and features combat against criminals and monsters.
Aphelion Review – A Stunning Yet Frustrating Sci-Fi Experience | Invision Game Community
Aphelion is a visually stunning but frustrating sci-fi experience from Don't Nod, featuring a slow-paced narrative and inconsistent checkpoint system. While the game boasts beautiful icy vistas and good voice acting, it lacks the character development and meaningful choices found in the studio's previous titles. Ultimately, it's a serviceable walking simulator with a standard sci-fi mystery that falls short of its potential.
ZeroSpace Hits 250,000 Wishlists Ahead of July 20 Early Access Launch
Starlance Studios announced that its sci-fi real-time strategy game, ZeroSpace, has surpassed 250,000 wishlists on Steam. The game is set to launch in Early Access on July 20, 2026, featuring a blend of traditional RTS mechanics, RPG-inspired storytelling, and hero-driven tactics. The announcement follows a successful showing during Steam Next Fest, where the game's demo garnered significant attention.
Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector rocket onto on Nintendo Switch™ 2
Indie publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Jump Over the Age announced that both Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector are now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. The narrative RPGs feature 4K resolution, native 60fps, and players who own the original Nintendo Switch versions can upgrade at no additional cost.
Rat Protocol Scurries Onto Consoles With Clever Puzzles And A Very Unfortunate Lab Rat
Rat Protocol, a puzzle game combining block-pushing mechanics with a sci-fi premise about an intelligent lab rat, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Pufferfish Digital and published by Eastasiasoft, the game challenges players to guide the rat through increasingly complex laboratory experiments. It has received positive reception, including a 3.5/5 review, for its smart puzzles and charming pixel-art presentation.
Galactic Economy Playtest
Odania has announced Galactic Economy, a new sci-fi tycoon game. A trailer released during the Mundo Gamer Showcase 2026 provided a glimpse into the gameplay experience.
The Boroughs star encourages fans and Emmy voters to "stick it to Netflix" after the show's cancellation
Actor Denis O'Hare is urging fans and Emmy voters to support the recently canceled Netflix series "The Boroughs" to show the streaming giant they made a mistake. Despite strong initial viewership and a high Rotten Tomatoes score, the show was axed due to high production costs and declining viewership.
Cyberpunk Legends Into the Night TCG Launching Soon
The Night Crew Games announced Cyberpunk Legends Into The Night, a tactical, story-driven, sci-fi collectible card game set in the Cyberpunk universe. The game, which focuses on cooperative play and building five-card poker hands with precise visual cues, is set to launch in July. While not directly related to Cyberpunk 2077, it features familiar characters and returns the IP to its tabletop roots.
A Unique Cast Of Characters Emerge In Retro-Inspired 2D-Platformer ‘DekaDuck’ Coming Soon To PC via STEAM™
Indie developer Asteristic Game Studio announced DekaDuck, a retro-inspired 2D action platformer with hand-drawn art, coming soon to PC. Players control a half-duck, half-robot bounty hunter utilizing a detachable mechanical arm for combat and traversal across six stages. The game is inspired by classics like MegaMan and Alien Soldier and is currently seeking support via Kickstarter, with a playable demo available on Steam.