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13 games from Frosty Games Fest with fresh release dates
The second Frosty Games Fest has announced release dates for 13 games developed in Australia and New Zealand. Titles like Acting Out, Atlanta TD, and Hyper Primate are set to launch throughout July to December 2026, with many featuring playable demos on Steam. The festival celebrates locally-developed titles, showcasing a variety of genres from action RPGs to simulators.
TINYBUILD UNVEILS NEW GAMEPLAY DEEP DIVE VIDEO FOR THE LIFT AT FUTURE GAMES SHOW’S SUMMER SHOWCASE
tinyBuild and Fantastic Signals have premiered a new gameplay deep dive video for their upcoming supernatural handyman simulator, The Lift, at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase. The video features studio director Ivan Slovtsov discussing the game's unique setting and tactile gameplay. The Lift is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027, with a closed playtest available on Steam starting June 14.
Lucky Block Rush Codes (June 2026)
This guide provides a list of active and expired codes for the Roblox game Lucky Block Rush, redeemable for in-game boosts such as Brainrots, Strength, and Cash. It also explains how to redeem codes and where to find new ones, along with troubleshooting tips for non-working codes.
Re Aura codes (May 2026)
This guide provides working codes for the Roblox game Re Aura, offering free shards and skins to help players progress. It explains how to redeem these codes within the game and offers tips for farming aura faster. The article also details how to find new codes and lists several expired ones.
Modern Naval Warfare Launches
Modern Naval Warfare, a realistic submarine simulator developed by Matrix Games and Wave Ops, has launched its Early Access phase on PC via Steam. The game allows players to command nuclear-powered submarines.
ReStory Gets New Gameplay Trailer at Indie Live Expo
tinyBuild and developer Mandragora released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming simulator, ReStory, during the Indie Live Expo. The game, set in early 2000s Japan, features players repairing retro electronics while uncovering customer stories. ReStory is planned for a 2026 release on Steam, with a playtest available now.
Security 51 Playtest is Now Live on Steam
Alawar has announced that the playtest for Security 51, an atmospheric horror security guard simulator inspired by Papers, Please and SCP, is now live on Steam. Players will work the checkpoint of an underground Area 51 bunker, verifying staff and deciding who can enter while dealing with anomalies and escalating uncertainty. The playtest is available now, with the full game planned for a 2026 release.
Catch and Cook codes (May 2026) for free Enchant Spins
Catch and Cook, a Roblox fishing and catering simulator, offers players free Enchant Spins through redeemable codes. These spins can be used to reroll enchantments on nets, improving fishing capabilities. The article lists current active codes and provides instructions on how to redeem them within the game.
Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator - Announce
Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator is an upcoming game that focuses on investigation and player choice within a gritty city conspiracy. It emphasizes slow-burn detective work, manual evidence linking, and high-stakes decisions with moral ambiguity, rather than direct action. Combat is punishing, and success relies on stealth, environmental puzzles, and outsmarting corrupt officials.
Coffee Talk Tokyo reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release, pre-orders open
Coffee Talk Tokyo will receive a physical release on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders now open. The game, a coffee brewing and talking simulator set in Tokyo, features new customers and a soundtrack by Andrew Jeremy. It was originally planned for a digital release earlier this month but was delayed.
Hot Dogs, Raiders, and Total Chaos
Indie developer Doomsday Diner has released a new gameplay trailer showcasing its post-apocalyptic diner simulator. The trailer highlights the game's blend of cooking, combat, and chaos as players manage a hot dog stand amidst raider attacks. Doomsday Diner is set to launch on PC via Steam later this year, with a demo currently available.
Demos and Freebies
Brigador Killers is an upcoming isometric insurgent simulator for PC, available on Steam. Players will engage in combat both on foot and in vehicles, customize their arsenal, and fight against the businessmen responsible for starting the war.
Storm Horse Simulator gets a free demo
A free demo for Storm Horse Simulator, a cozy adventure and simulator game with light survival elements, is now available on PC via Steam. The full game, developed by INDIE FORGE STUDIOS S.R.L. and published by Ultimate Games S.A., is set to release on PC in 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions to follow. The demo allows players to explore parts of the open world and test core gameplay mechanics.
Priest Simulator: Vampire Show is coming to Xbox on May 7
Priest Simulator: Vampire Show, an action game combining shooter, hack'n'slash, simulator, renovator, and sandbox genres, will be released on Xbox Series X|S on May 7, 2026. Developed by Asmodev and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the game is already available on PC and PlayStation 5. A new DLC, Her Ghost, will also launch on the same day.
Home Safety Hotline secures Nintendo Switch physical release
Super Rare Games is releasing a physical edition of the analog horror simulator Home Safety Hotline for the Nintendo Switch, with 4,000 copies to be produced. The game, which first launched on the Nintendo eShop in September 2024, features a telephone operator theme with accessibility options like 'Phobia Toggles'. Pre-orders begin on May 7, 2026.
Cozy Game Restoration – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Cozy Game Restoration is a new simulator game where players restore old video game cartridges by cleaning them and removing stickers and grime. The game features procedurally dirtied cartridges with unique flaws, inspired by classics from the 1980s to early 2000s. Players can earn decorations for their collection room by completing quests, and a beta sign-up is currently available.
Roblox Bees codes April 2026
This guide provides the latest redeemable codes for the Roblox game Bees, offering players free Luck and XP potions. It also details how to redeem codes within the game, including unlocking the in-game shop by completing the tutorial and catching/selling bees.
Smash panels in a single stroke to the beat—The demo for the violent rhythm action game “PIERCING” is now available!
A demo for the violent rhythm action game PIERCING, developed by Buri Games, is now available on Steam for PC. The game involves smashing panels to the beat and destroying a Devil Statue, with a unique "piercing simulator" mode triggered by failures. The demo allows players to experience up to two stages and equip a character with three earrings.
Pirate Piece Codes (April 2026)
This guide provides a list of active Pirate Piece codes for Roblox, which grant in-game rewards such as coins, gems, and chests to accelerate player progression. It also explains how to redeem these codes within the game and offers tips for finding new codes as they are released.
Antidote to Despair – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Antidote to Despair is a simulator game set in Paris where players manage an antidote shop and face moral dilemmas, deciding whether to save their son or a fanatic, while dealing with a deadly Fog and weakening patients. The game emphasizes managing one's conscience and learning new techniques for survival as humanity faces its last days.