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Jump Into Early Access Soulslike Co-op Action With Serpent’s Gaze Out Now
Feeble Minds has launched their 1-4 player co-op soulslike game, Serpent's Gaze, into Early Access on Steam for PC. The game features handcrafted levels, a build-creation system inspired by roguelikes, and a 'Curse' system for escalating difficulty. The developers are seeking community feedback to improve the game towards its 1.0 release.
Stonemachia Review – Pawn to be wild
Stonemachia, the debut Souls-like from Crossfall Games, offers a unique Italian-themed setting and creative chess-piece-based combat, but is hampered by frequent technical bugs and uneven level design. Despite its rough edges, the game's artistic vision, strong soundtrack, and memorable boss fights make it a noteworthy, albeit niche, entry in the genre.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 25, 2026
Several new games are launching the week of May 25, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable releases include the life simulation game Paralives, the roguelike Enter the Chronosphere, and the action-adventure Yerba Buena. Other titles span genres like creature collection, souls-like, visual novels, and sports.
I couldn't love Dark Souls or Bloodborne, but Phantom Blade Zero is the action RPG I wanted them to be
Despite not being a Soulslike, Phantom Blade Zero shares many visual and environmental similarities with the genre, but differentiates itself with fast-paced, combo-driven combat and more forgiving gameplay. The author found the game's approach to be more accessible and enjoyable than traditional Soulslikes, offering the worldbuilding and storytelling without the punishing difficulty.
Twins of Olus blends dual-control combat into a colorful action RPG
Team Verdant has announced a co-op update for the demo of their action RPG, Twins of Olus. The game features a unique dual-control combat system where players manage two connected characters simultaneously, blending hack-and-slash intensity with light souls-like elements. The update allows players to experience the game's combat and exploration with a friend.
Demo Launch | Retro Soulslike Collectathon ‘Mouseward’ Reveals Celestial New Trailer at Six One Indie
Finite Reflection Studios has launched a demo for their N64-inspired Soulslike collectathon game, Mouseward. A new trailer was also revealed during the Six One Indie showcase, highlighting the game's challenging stamina-based combat, vast non-linear worlds, and customization options. Mouseward is available now on PC via Steam.
Mouseward Demo Launches Alongside New Six One Indie Trailer
Finite Reflection Studios has released a demo for their upcoming game Mouseward, a Soulslike collectathon inspired by Nintendo 64 titles. The game features retro platforming, low-poly combat, and a non-linear world where players collect celestial fragments. A new trailer was also shown during the Six One Indie showcase.
Mouseward is an adorably gloomy soulslike where you play an itty bitty undead mouse collecting stars, and it has a demo…
Mouseward is an N64-inspired soulslike from Finite Reflection Studios where players control an undead mouse collecting stars in a gloomy, ruined world. The game features familiar soulslike mechanics such as attack, block, and dodge rolls, with an emphasis on stamina management. A demo is currently available on Steam.
A Packed Day Of Game Reveals Just Ended With A Wave Of New Demos
The Six One Indie Showcase featured over 60 game reveals, many accompanied by new demos available on PC and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include the action game Anomalith, the brawler Re:Rite, the puzzle game Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To, and the city-builder Cutout Village. The event also highlighted games like Aikyam, Mouseward, and lunr.rdio.taxi, with many demos coinciding with the upcoming Steam Next Fest.
Romestead Lets You Play the Supernatural Fall and Rise of Rome | IGN Preview
Romestead is a new game from developer Beartwig that blends Ancient Rome themes with souls-like exploration and community-building elements. This unique genre mash-up aims to offer an original experience for players.
Cut the Exploration, Crave the Combat! Hardcore Action Title "Die Deep" Demo Drops—Headed to Japan for BitSummit PUNCH
Taiwanese indie developer PINIX announced that the demo for their hardcore action game, Die Deep, will launch on May 18, 2026, for PC via Steam. The demo focuses purely on combat, featuring a tutorial, the first stage, and a boss challenge, with no exploration or puzzles. PINIX will also showcase Die Deep at the BitSummit indie game festival in Japan.
Lords of the Fallen 2 set to potentially release on Steam as developer CI Games and Epic terminate PC exclusivity deal
CI Games has terminated its multi-year PC exclusivity deal with Epic Games for Lords of the Fallen 2, allowing the game to launch on Steam in addition to the Epic Games Store. The developer confirmed that this termination will not affect their ongoing cooperation with Epic regarding Unreal Engine services. The dark fantasy Soulslike is still targeting a 2026 release on PC and consoles.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Desert soulslike game Serpent’s Gaze launches this month
Indie developer Feeble Minds announced that their desert-themed co-op soulslike game, Serpent's Gaze, will launch in early access on PC via Steam on May 25th. The game features tactical combat, a 'Curse' system for variable difficulty, and can be played solo or with up to four players.
IGN: Minna The Hollower is like Zelda: Link’s Awakening crossed with Bloodborne and “something special”
Yacht Club Games' upcoming title Mina the Hollower, set to release on May 29th, has been previewed by IGN. The game is described as a blend of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Bloodborne, featuring a Souls-like bone economy. It is expected to be a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch.
Co-op Soulslike game Serpent’s Gaze dates a May 25 early access launch
Studio Feeble Minds announced that its co-op Soulslike game, Serpent's Gaze, will launch in early access on May 25th. The game features one-to-four player co-op, challenging enemies and bosses, and a unique build system through blessings, gifts, and relics. A supporter pack with character skins will also be available at launch.
Critically Acclaimed 2D Wild West Soulslike Tombwater Reveals Major Post-Launch Update Plus Accolades Trailer; Celebrates with 20% Off Sale
Midwest Games and developer Moth Atlas have announced a major post-launch update for their critically acclaimed 2D Wild West soulslike, Tombwater. The update focuses on balance improvements and bug fixes, with full patch notes available on Steam. The game is also currently 20% off until May 19.
Blades of Fire version 2.0 update is out now with New Game Plus, Titanium Difficulty & more
MercurySteam has released a major 2.0 update for their action RPG Blades of Fire, introducing New Game Plus, Titanium Difficulty, and other enhancements. The update coincides with the game's launch on Steam, expanding its availability beyond the Epic Games Store on PC. The update is available to all players across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
One of the most underrated soulslikes of 2025 just arrived on Steam with a huge content update
The soulslike action game Blades of Fire has launched on Steam alongside a major 2.0 content update, which includes new game plus, an extra-hard difficulty, and companion spells. The update is free for existing owners on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via the Epic Games Store. A 25% launch discount is available on Steam until May 21, 2026.
YGG Play Finalizes Publishing Agreement with Ruyui for Launchpad Release of Roots of Embervault
YGG Play has finalized a publishing agreement with Ruyui to host the soulslike pixel-art RPG, Roots of Embervault, on its digital Launchpad starting May 14. The game has generated $38,000 in revenue with 1,500 monthly active users and a 46% retention rate. Both companies aim for significant expansion in the APAC region, with YGG Play leveraging its community of over 100,000 players.
