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Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Slice-Of-Life Title A Space for the Unbound Is Out Now on Mobile
The slice-of-life adventure game A Space for the Unbound, featuring pixel art and a story set in late 90s rural Indonesia, is now available on the Google Play Store. The game follows two high school sweethearts dealing with supernatural events and personal struggles, with a free prologue chapter available and the full game unlockable via a $9.99 in-app purchase.
Crescent County revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
Kinetic Publishing and Electric Saint have revealed Crescent County, a slice-of-life game set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in Summer 2027. Players will explore a witch-tech open world as Lu, a young adult navigating a new place, focusing on motorbroom deliveries, customization, racing, and forming relationships.
Danchi Days, out this October, brings the Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak vibes I've been desperately craving since childhood
Danchi Days, a game reminiscent of Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak, is set to release on October 29th for PC. The game features a demo and focuses on a young girl named Hoshino who aims to organize a summer festival in her Japanese hometown to help her grandmother. Players will engage in minigames by attuning to their surroundings and interacting with neighbors.
Danchi Days Is Sakura Momoko’s Uki-Uki Carnival but a Slice-Of-Life Adventure
Danchi Days is a cozy, comedic, and bittersweet slice-of-life adventure game set in a Japanese housing complex, inspired by real-life experiences and the realities of family dementia. Developed collaboratively by sandy powder, Melos Han-Tani, mogumu, and gingham games, and published by Analgesic Productions, it features a 16-bit pixel art style reminiscent of Game Boy Advance classics. The game follows Hoshino Kanaoka as she tries to revive the neighborhood festival to help her grandmother. Danchi Days is set to launch on October 29th, 2026, on Steam with Steam Deck support, and a demo is currently available.
Finding Polka Is an Interactive Slice-of-Life Adventure with Weird Little Surreal Moments
The indie game Finding Polka, developed by lidlocks and published by Parco Games, is set to release on PC via Steam on August 12th, 2026. This hand-drawn, slice-of-life adventure game is inspired by the developer's real dog and features a story about a girl searching for a dog that resembles her childhood pet.
Kick Is a Soccer Side-Scroller and Slice-Of-Life Adventure Coming to Steam
Kick, a cozy soccer side-scroller and slice-of-life adventure game developed by solo indie developer nospacelost, is set to launch on Steam in November 2026. The game focuses on the small moments of childhood, tasking players with dribbling a soccer ball through Japanese-inspired environments on their way to school.
Tiny Bookshop is coming to mobile on July 9th
The cozy management game Tiny Bookshop is launching on Android and iOS on July 9th, featuring a free-to-play demo followed by a one-time unlock purchase with no microtransactions or ads. The mobile version includes a touch-first interface designed for phones and tablets, bringing the full game experience to portable devices.
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Physical Edition Available Now
The Japan/Asia physical edition of the cozy narrative adventure inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is now available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with North American and European editions launching in September. Developed by Nagai Industries and published by Beep Japan, the game is set in a 1990s Japanese convenience store and has received "Very Positive" user ratings on Steam for its heartfelt storytelling and nostalgic atmosphere.
RollerGirl Gets New Trailer at Black Voices in Gaming Showcase
A new trailer for the upcoming slice-of-life adventure game RollerGirl was debuted during the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase. The game follows 16-year-old Naomi as she helps her small town residents to earn money for car repairs, with player choices influencing her summer experience. RollerGirl is currently in development for PC.
RollerGirl is a summery rollerblading adventure set in a small town
RollerGirl is a new slice-of-life game set in a small town, featuring music inspired by 2000s pop-punk. Further details about the game's release and platforms have not yet been announced.
Would You Like To Be A Tanuki? anime series announced
Production company Happinet has announced the main staff and released a teaser visual and promotional video for the anime adaptation of Tomo Nagawa's manga, Would You Like To Be A Tanuki?. Directed by Jun Kamiya at Nippon Animation, the series follows Koganemaru the tanuki recruiting humans to his mountain to help them rediscover what's important in life.
inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories Review — A Quiet Story About Community And Konbini | Console Creatures
inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories is a charming and relaxing slice-of-life game where players manage a convenience store in rural 1990s Japan. The game focuses on building connections with quirky characters and appreciating small moments, featuring a beautiful anime art style and a fitting synth soundtrack. While generally a delightful experience, some minor performance issues were noted on the Steam Deck.
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories launch trailer – cozy slice-of-life game hits Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
The launch trailer for the cozy slice-of-life game inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories has been released, and the game is now available on Nintendo Switch. Players manage a small-town convenience store in a colorful world inspired by early 1990s Japan, engaging in routine tasks, interacting with customers, and uncovering intimate stories.
inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories Opens Its Doors Today
The narrative simulation game inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Nagai Industries and published by Beep Japan, the game allows players to experience heartfelt stories shaped by player choice while working at a Japanese convenience store. A Digital Deluxe Edition is also available, including the base game and the Yojoki Masters Supporters Pack DLC.
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Opens Its Doors On Xbox And Game Pass
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories has surprise-launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and is available Day One on Game Pass. Developed by Nagai Industries and published by Beep Japan, this narrative simulation game places players in the role of a convenience store worker in 1990s Japan, focusing on customer interactions and the quiet rhythm of daily life.
Kick! Trailer Shows Anime Football Journey to School | HappyGamer
The upcoming indie title Kick! from developer kick_thegame features a unique slice-of-life concept where players dribble a football to school in a side-scrolling, anime-inspired adventure. The game aims to capture the charm of everyday moments, differentiating itself from traditional sports games by focusing on atmosphere and simple yet engaging mechanics.
Kick Brings Nostalgic Soccer Ball Platforming to Steam | Invision Game Community
Indie developer nospacelost and publisher Shoreline Games have announced Kick, a side-scrolling platformer for Steam. The game centers on dribbling a soccer ball during a nostalgic childhood journey to school, focusing on movement, timing, and precision. Kick features 23 levels with various challenges and unlockable cosmetic items, aiming for a relaxed and enjoyable player experience.
Award-Winning Visual Novel “and Roger” Tugs Heartstrings on Switch 2, iOS, Android June 17
The emotional visual novel "and Roger" will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android on June 17, 2026, with 20 new languages being added across all platforms including PC. Developed by TearyHand Studio and published by Kodansha, the game has received multiple awards since its 2025 release for its touching narrative about love and the human condition.
Cozy Soccer Side-Scroller Kick, Announced for Steam.
The indie soccer side-scroller Kick, developed by nospacelost and published by Shoreline Games, has been announced for Steam. The game challenges players to dribble a soccer ball through various environments on their way to school, featuring anime-inspired visuals, unlockable ball skins, and physics-based challenges. It is set to release on April 21, 2026.
