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Duskpunk has released on Nintendo Switch
Rarebyte has released the anti-capitalist, anti-fascist steampunk RPG Duskpunk on Nintendo Switch. The game, inspired by Citizen Sleeper and tabletop RPGs, tasks players with surviving in a war-torn city as a runaway soldier. Duskpunk is available now on the Nintendo eShop for $14.99.
Phantom Blade Zero kan bli årets actionrökare
Phantom Blade Zero, S-Game's upcoming KungFuPunk action RPG, shows immense promise after several years of development. The game features a beautiful and deep combat system inspired by Hong Kong action films and Donnie Yen's choreography, combined with a compelling narrative about a wrongly accused assassin with only 66 days to live. The developers have focused on respecting player time with thoughtful design choices.
Phantom Blade Zero: 15 Key Details You Shouldn’t Miss
Phantom Blade Zero is set to be a defining action game of 2026, featuring intricate combat, a vast weapon selection, and a unique 'Kungfupunk' aesthetic. Legendary actor Donnie Yen serves as a Creative Consultant, influencing the game's martial arts style and action design. The game will launch on October 29th for PlayStation 5 and PC, with pre-orders available for Standard and Digital Deluxe editions.
Phantom Blade Zero – Why I Can’t Wait To Explore Its World
This article expresses strong anticipation for Phantom Blade Zero, focusing on the potential of its Wulin world to be as compelling as its combat. The author highlights the blend of wuxia and steampunk, the promise of dense, explorable zones, and innovative traversal mechanics as key factors that could elevate the game beyond a mere combat sandbox. The integration of side content and the freedom to respec builds are also noted as positive aspects contributing to the game's overall potential.
Professor Layton’s Comeback Lands on December 10, 2026
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is set to launch on December 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC. The puzzle adventure game from Level-5 experienced several delays but now has a firm release date, promising the series' biggest collection of puzzles.
Iconic Nintendo Franchise Makes PlayStation 5 Debut This Year, Watch Trailer
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, the latest installment in the beloved Nintendo puzzle-adventure series, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC on December 10, 2026. Developed by Level-5, this marks the franchise's first appearance on a PlayStation console in nearly two decades, with a new trailer showcasing its Steampunk setting and puzzles designed in collaboration with QuizKnock.
Dead Weight, Lovecraftian steampunk tactics, releases TODAY!
Klukva Games has released their Lovecraftian steampunk tactical roguelite, Dead Weight, on Steam today, July 16th, 2026. Inspired by Into The Breach and Final Fantasy Tactics, the game features pixel art, turn-based combat, and four playable sky pirates exploring diverse regions.
Where Winds Meet promises an ‘Eastern steampunk’ aesthetic with July 23’s Hidden Mountain update
The game Where Winds Meet will receive its Hidden Mountain update on July 23rd, introducing an "Eastern steampunk" aesthetic. This update adds a new storyline, mechanical vehicles, a gauntlet weapon, and new mechanized bosses that require environmental puzzle-solving.
Where Winds Meet Encounters "Eastern Steampunk" in Hidden Mountain Expansion Launching July 23
The open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet will launch its Hidden Mountain Expansion on July 23, introducing the "Eastern Steampunk" aesthetic and "Where Winds Meet 2.0" with enhanced visuals, new combat, and mechanical contraptions. Developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase Games, the expansion features a multi-dimensional map, new sect, weapons, and bosses, alongside significant audio-visual upgrades including ray tracing.
Sand publisher celebrates 300,000 copies sold: 'We getting a half hour of air conditioning tonight!'
The steampunk-themed desert game Sand: Raiders of Sophie has sold over 300,000 copies since its early access launch. Publisher TinyBuild's CEO Alex Nichiporchik announced the milestone, noting the game's recent success on Steam with over 40,000 concurrent players. An update rolled out on July 2 caused temporary issues but was quickly resolved.
Punk, Bullets and Junk Demo Release on Gala Games Featuring Extraction Mode
Gala Games has released a free demo for its new steampunk action-roguelite game, "Punk, Bullets and Junk," developed by PewPew & BangBang. The demo features a tactical extraction mode and is available on the Gala Games platform, with player feedback intended to shape future development. This release also highlights Gala Games' integration with web3 technology and blockchain.
Game Demos
The Drifting Crown is a Victorian-era steampunk action-adventure game with roguelike elements available on PC via Steam. The game features inevitable death, increasing monster difficulty, and a noble quest.
Dead Weight gets July 2026 release — MP3s & NPCs
Klukva Games announced that their roguelite adventure game, Dead Weight, will be released on July 16, 2024, for PC via Steam. The game features steampunk aesthetics, turn-based combat, ship exploration, and character progression with a demo currently available.
Dead Weight — Release Date & New Trailer (July 16, 2026)
Klukva Games announced that their debut tactical roguelite, Dead Weight, will launch on Steam on July 16, 2026, for $12.99. The game features a blend of Lovecraftian steampunk atmosphere, pixel-art visuals, and turn-based combat inspired by Into The Breach and Final Fantasy Tactics. Dead Weight is currently among Steam's top-400 most wishlisted upcoming games.
Clockwork Revolution Gets New Gameplay
Xbox Game Studios and inXile Entertainment have revealed new gameplay for their upcoming first-person RPG, Clockwork Revolution, which is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series and PC. The game features time-bending combat and narrative choices within a steampunk metropolis called Avalon, led by developers known for Arcanum.
Time-bending RPG from Fallout veteran has choices that "take a long time to catch up with you"
Clockwork Revolution, the next RPG from inXile Entertainment, will feature impactful time travel mechanics where player choices have long-lasting consequences that can alter characters and the world. Game director Chad Moore detailed how the Chronometer gadget allows players to manipulate time, but also face repercussions from an antagonist who uses similar abilities to maintain power. The game is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Clockwork Revolution Coming in 2027, Now an Xbox Console Exclusive — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Clockwork Revolution, an immersive steampunk RPG, has been announced as an Xbox console exclusive, slated for release in 2027. This announcement comes amidst a mixed messaging from Xbox regarding platform exclusivity, with titles like Fable confirmed for multiplatform release and Halo: Campaign Evolved launching on PlayStation 5 and PC.
XBOX Games Showcase: Clockwork Revolution Gets An Expansive Story And Gameplay Trailer
A new trailer for Clockwork Revolution showcased expansive story and gameplay details for the first-person action RPG. Players control Morgan Vanette, a rogue thief in the steampunk city of Avalon, with choices impacting the narrative and crew. The game features time manipulation abilities like 'Displace' and will be released in 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, and Steam, included with Game Pass.
Steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution arrives 2027, as an Xbox console exclusive
The steampunk first-person RPG Clockwork Revolution is set to launch in 2027 as an Xbox console exclusive and also on PC. The game, developed by inXile Entertainment, features time-bending powers and a distinct steampunk aesthetic. Newly appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma emphasized a return to platform exclusivity with this announcement.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary Hardware
The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
