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Every October 2026 Nintendo Indie World Game You Can Play Right Now
The latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase revealed several independent games for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with some available immediately. Demos for Winds of Viridia, Haunted Paws, Petal Runner, and Raccoin: Chaos Max Edition are now playable, while Bao Bao's Cozy Cleaning Services has fully launched.
Solarpunk MMO Loftia is launching into early access November 3
The solarpunk MMO life simulator Loftia will launch into early access on November 3, 2026. Developed by Qloud Games, the game allows players to build and power sustainable homes on floating islands, engage in community projects, and go on adventures featuring puzzles and platforming. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
Cozy MMO Loftia begins pre-registrations for this fall’s early access launch
The cozy MMO Loftia has begun pre-registrations for its early access launch this fall. Players who pre-register will receive special in-game rewards, available for a limited time. The developers are also aiming for half a million wishlists on Steam before early access begins.
The Merlies Is a Solarpunk Metroidvania Coming to PC and Switch
The Merlies, a solarpunk metroidvania adventure developed by Darjeeling Productions and Blue Ramen Studios, is set to release on September 29th, 2026, for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features a playful, non-combat approach where players guide tiny birds called Merlies to rebuild their village in a hopeful post-apocalyptic world.
The Merlies appearing on Nintendo Switch
Arte France and Darjeeling Productions, with co-developer Blue Ramen Studio and co-publisher GCores Publis, announced The Merlies for Nintendo Switch, launching digitally on September 29, 2026. This combat-free Metroidvania game focuses on exploration, resource gathering, and village building with a solarpunk aesthetic.
From 4X to 4R: BioEden Trades Domination for Restoration
Bio Eden, a new cozy management game from Broken Arms Games and Focus Entertainment, reinterprets the traditional 4X genre by focusing on restoration and healing rather than conquest. The game, available on Xbox Series X, trades 'eXterminate' for 'Restore, Relax, Revive, Recycle,' emphasizing environmental recovery and peaceful progression.
Solarpunk Review - What about this overcrowded land?
Solarpunk is a cozy base-builder survival game developed by Cyberwave that focuses on sustainable practices and renewable energy. While it offers charming graphics and good sound design, the game suffers from UI issues, a lack of clear progression guidance, and underdeveloped mechanics. The review suggests that while the use of renewables is a unique and positive aspect, the game could have benefited from more development time to address its shortcomings.
Solarpunk MMO Loftia Is Heading into Early Access on Steam Soon!
The solarpunk-themed MMO Loftia, inspired by games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, is set to launch into Early Access in Fall 2026. Developed by Qloud Games, the game focuses on farming, crafting, decorating, and social interaction on floating islands, with an emphasis on sustainability and renewable energy. Loftia will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
BioEden Announced
Broken Arms Games and Focus Entertainment have announced BioEden, a cozy solarpunk management game. It is set to release on PC on September 3rd, with subsequent releases planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Loftia debuts a new trailer that showcases its cozy MMO dungeon-like instanced adventures
The cozy solarpunk MMO Loftia has released a new gameplay trailer showcasing its cooperative, time-based "adventures," which are described as a cozy take on MMO dungeons. The trailer features a team of four players engaging in gathering, crafting, puzzle-solving, and light platforming within instanced missions. Qloud Games also confirmed their participation in the upcoming Wholesome Direct presentation.
The Guardian of Nature Is a Charming Solarpunk Adventure That’s Also Raising Environmental Awareness
The Guardian of Nature, a solarpunk adventure game developed by Inlusio Interactive, is launching on Steam for PC on May 21st, coinciding with Earth Day. The game, which took seven years to develop and was made in close collaboration with scientists, aims to raise environmental awareness through its hand-drawn visuals and educational content about nature's interconnectedness. It features point-and-click puzzle gameplay where players guide botanist Henry on a journey to save the Tree of Life.
First impressions: Loftia is adorable even in beta, but it needs a clearer identity in the cozy space
Loftia, a new solarpunk MMORPG, shows promise with its adorable art style and engaging mechanics during its closed beta. However, the game struggles to establish a unique identity in the crowded cozy game market, facing challenges in differentiating itself from similar titles like Palia and My Time at Portia. Technical issues, particularly high ping and rubberbanding, also detracted from the experience.
Solarpunk MMORPG Loftia concludes closed beta with a promise to bolster early access with player feedback
The closed beta for the solarpunk MMORPG Loftia has concluded, with developer Qloud Games promising to incorporate player feedback into the game's development ahead of its Early Access release. While an exact release date has not been announced, the team is actively collecting survey data from beta testers to improve the game's features and polish.
‘There’s no blueprint for what we’re building’: Cozy MMO Loftia begins closed beta today
The closed beta for the solarpunk-themed MMO Loftia, developed by Qloud Games, begins today, April 22nd, and runs until May 6th on PC and Mac. The beta includes core city features, NPCs, farming, crafting, housing, and multiplayer adventures, though some systems are not yet complete. Game director Felipe Dal Molin described the game as a "cozy MMO that will grow into a second home."