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Avalon Hill Announces Three New Board Games Coming to Gen Con, Bringing Revolution and Reviving Gothic Horror
Avalon Hill announced three new board games set to launch around Gen Con 2026. These include Guillotine, a 20-minute party game about revolution, Talisman Sagas: Crown of Blood, an expansion for Talisman incorporating gothic horror elements from Bram Stoker's Dracula, and a new Fifth Edition of Fury of Dracula featuring social deduction gameplay.
COME FOR THE WEEKEND, STAY FOREVER – KILLER INN FREE WEEKEND NOW LIVE
SQUARE ENIX announced that KILLER INN is hosting a Free Weekend from April 9 to April 13, allowing players to try the asymmetrical team shooter for free. The game is also 20% off on Steam until April 20, with progress carrying over. Additionally, players logging in before April 15 will receive a FINAL FANTASY PIXEL REMASTER banner and in-game tickets.
North Hunt Launches April 16 | A New Era of Social Deduction Begins
NewGen Studio announced that its social deduction game, North Hunt, will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 16, 2026. The game builds upon the studio's previous title, West Hunt, offering a more strategic and immersive multiplayer experience set in a Viking village. North Hunt will feature flexible match sizes, including 1v1 duels and 4v4 team matches, with ongoing community feedback shaping its development.
Solo Dev HiddenBull Conquers Steam with PALS: A One-Person Gaming Odyssey
Solo developer HiddenBull has released their game PALS on Steam, featuring improvements to murder mystery and secret hunter modes, added vehicles, and enhanced physics and networking systems. The game is highlighted as an example of successful indie development, drawing parallels to other notable solo creators.
Double Dealers Announced: Trade, Bluff, and Outsmart in a New Social Manipulation Party Game
Independent studio Miklagard Studios has announced Double Dealers, a social manipulation party game for 3-6 players available for wishlist on Steam. The game challenges players to trade mystery items, bluff prices, and use strategic card play and voice chat to outsmart opponents. Double Dealers features a unique Clause System with randomized hidden effects and deep trading mechanics, launching with localization for 10 languages.
Other Ocean Announces 4 Penny Coffins
Other Ocean Interactive has announced 4 Penny Coffins, a social deduction horror game set in Victorian London. Players take on roles as citizens or the Ripper, a demon hunting them, with gameplay focusing on investigation, deception, and a conviction phase. The game will be playable solo or in multiplayer and will be showcased at PAX East.
Watch Me Lie: AI-Powered Social Deduction Murder Mystery Game Launches
Watch Me Lie, an AI-powered social deduction murder mystery game, has launched and is available for free in web browsers. The game features AI-generated scenarios, real-time interrogation, and AR masks, with spectators voting on who is lying among the players.
Mafioso’s Dice Mixes Dice, Russian Roulette and Social Deduction, Out in Early Access Soon!
Mafioso's Dice, a new tabletop-style game blending social deduction and dice mechanics, is set to launch in Early Access on Steam on March 20, 2026. Developed by Document 34 and published by Teneke Kafalar Spotlight, the game requires four players to engage in bluffing and calculated risks, with unique roles adding layers of deception and strategy.
Sci-Fi Social Deduction Game Gnosia Drops on Android with the Full Console Content
The sci-fi social deduction game Gnosia has launched on Android for $24.99, featuring the same content as its console and PC versions. The game places players aboard a spaceship where they must identify and eliminate hidden alien threats known as Gnosia through discussions and voting. This mobile release coincides with the final episode of the Gnosia anime series.
Don't doubt. Don't be afraid. And know. iOS/Android version of GNOSIA Now Available
The single-player social deduction game Gnosia has been released for iOS and Android devices on March 16, 2026. Developed by Petit Depotto and published by PLAYISM, the game features a roguelite visual novel structure where players uncover mysteries through repeated mafia-style deduction rounds. The mobile version includes optimized touch controls and is a one-time purchase, with content identical to the Nintendo Switch and PC versions.
Gnosia Launches on iOS and Android as Premium Mobile Release
The mystery game Gnosia has been released on iOS and Android as a premium mobile title for $24.99, with optimized touch controls but no new features. The game, which involves identifying an imposter among a spaceship crew, is also available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Firefighters Social Deduction Game, OCTOPinbs, Revealed
OCTOPinbs, a firefighting social deduction game, has been revealed by co-developers tri-Ace, Lasengle, Inc., and publisher Aniplex. The game is set to launch on PC via Steam in Q2 2026 and features a unique blend of cooperative firefighting and hidden arsonist gameplay.
Aniplex, tri-Ace, and Lasengle announce PvP social deduction game OCTOPinbs for PC
Aniplex, tri-Ace, and Lasengle have announced OCTOPinbs, a new multiplayer social deduction game for PC. The game features a firefighters-versus-arsonists theme.
30 Best PS5 Multiplayer Games To Play In 2026
This guide lists 30 of the best multiplayer games available on the PlayStation 5, covering a variety of genres and playstyles. The selection includes both competitive PvP and cooperative PvE experiences, with options for solo players and groups of friends. The article highlights games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, and Baldur's Gate 3, among many others, offering brief descriptions of their gameplay and multiplayer features.
AMONG US [ TRENDING GAME]
Among Us is a multiplayer social deduction game developed by InnerSloth where players work together on a spaceship, with some secretly being Impostors aiming to eliminate the crew. The article explains how to join online matches, distinguishing between hosting, public, and private games, and outlines the core gameplay loop of identifying the Impostor.
