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Something Is Listening In Phantom Floor
Phantom Floor, a retro-inspired horror game developed by Hawaiian Shirt Games and published by subSilico, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game challenges players to escape a haunted hotel floor by managing limited resources like a wind-up torch and avoiding a relentless pursuer.
SULFUR Makes Every Bullet And Inventory Slot Count
SULFUR, a roguelike first-person shooter developed by Perfect Random AB, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £24.99. The game emphasizes survival through careful management of limited inventory, weapon modifications, and resource gathering, alongside fast-paced combat.
No Man’s Sky 7.1 “Forsaken” update announced, patch notes
Hello Games has announced version 7.1, "Forsaken," for No Man's Sky, introducing new traders, mementos, and a spooky corvette. The update also brings quality-of-life improvements such as a minimal HUD mode, seamless warping between star systems, and various bug fixes and optimizations for multiple platforms.
Project Zomboid finally has working ladders and useful crowbars, as its developer begins a new era for updates
The Indie Stone has released a new update for Project Zomboid, introducing functional ladders and allowing crowbars to be used for their intended purpose, such as opening locked doors and windows. This update also signifies a shift in the developer's update strategy, moving towards a 'pre-release' branch for testing before stable builds, aiming for shorter testing periods.
No Man’s Sky Forsaken lets players fly creepy ships, find haunting mementos, and become worms in a jar
The latest update for No Man's Sky, titled 'Forsaken,' introduces a creepy, horror-themed aesthetic with new items like haunting mementos and biomechanical ship parts. The update also adds significant features such as seamless warping, long-distance courier missions, the ability to upload player bases, and the game's launch on iOS platforms.
Primal Planet’s Prehistoric Survival Hits Xbox And PlayStation
Primal Planet, a hand-crafted metroidvania blending pixel-art exploration with survival, crafting, and combat, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for £16.74. Developed by Seethingswarm and published by Pretty Soon, the game features a story about a cave dweller protecting their family in a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs and an underlying alien mystery. It also supports local co-op and was previously available on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
Valheim released into Steam Early Access because the survival game started as a solo project and the dev "couldn't afford to keep working on it"
Iron Gate CEO Richard Svensson stated that Valheim's release into Steam Early Access was essential for its success, as the developer "couldn't afford to keep working on it" otherwise. The survival game has since sold 17 million copies and remained in Early Access for over five years due to its expanding scope.
Peak: Console Edition launch trailer – co-op climbing game reaches Nintendo Switch 2
Peak: Console Edition, a co-op climbing game, has launched on the Nintendo Switch with full cross-play support. Players must survive a mysterious island by scaling a procedurally generated mountain, relying on friends and survival items to overcome obstacles across four distinct biomes.
Survive, Evolve And Explore In Moadra
Moadra, a sci-fi action-adventure game developed and published by Gloomsoft, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game challenges players to survive on the hostile planet Protea VI by dodging alien life, scaling mountains, and uncovering the secrets of a lost civilization, featuring exploration, demanding combat, and a biological upgrade system.
Doors codes (October 2026) for Stardust and Knobs
This guide provides a list of active and expired codes for the Roblox game Doors, which can be redeemed for in-game currencies like Knobs and Stardust. These currencies are essential for purchasing survival items such as lockpicks and vitamins within the game. The article also explains how to redeem codes within the Roblox platform.
Mouthwashing is Coming to Consoles on October 29th, Intense New Trailer Now Live
The popular horror title Mouthwashing is coming to consoles on October 29th, with releases planned for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series, in addition to its existing PC version. The game, which has sold over 500,000 copies on PC, puts players in the role of a crew member on a space shuttle facing dwindling food supplies and a grim mystery.
Magenta Down: A Journey Across a Hostile Exoplanet
Magenta Down, an atmospheric sci-fi adventure game, is set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game focuses on traversing a hostile exoplanet after a crash, managing limited resources, and surviving environmental hazards and hostile creatures. Developers aim to create a tense journey that rewards thoughtful gameplay and decision-making.
Solo developed mining game Aethus coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027
The solo-developed mining game Aethus is slated for a Nintendo Switch 2 release in early 2027. Developed by Alex Kane, formerly of Rockstar North, the game offers both casual exploration and survival challenges. Players take on the role of Maeve, an ex-mining engineer uncovering secrets on a resource-drained planet.
BRIGHTMOOR - An AI Ultima-style C64 game from GloomKeep II creator J5
BRIGHTMOOR is a new Ultima-style retro RPG developed in 6502 assembly on the GloomKeep II engine with AI assistance, created primarily by J5. The game features a dark fantasy world, tactical survival mechanics, roguelike elements, and a dynamic 64x64 tile world set on the Commodore 64.
PEAK Releases on October 22nd for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
PEAK, the survival game featuring nature walkers on a mysterious island, will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch on October 22nd. The Complete Edition includes all updates, new biomes, items, and features crossplay for cooperative play.
AfterZero: The Last Drive Asks How Far You’d Go To Survive
3DClouds revealed AfterZero: The Last Drive, a single-player survival adventure game set in a frozen wasteland, coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC in 2027. Players will explore, scavenge, upgrade their vehicle, and manage a group of survivors to escape an endless winter, while also dealing with an old AI controlling machines.
Enshrouded 1.0 – Launch Trailer
Enshrouded 1.0 is launching on October 15th for PC and PlayStation 5, marking the end of its early access period. Players will take on the role of Flameborn to survive a corrupted world, battle bosses, build structures, and explore a vast kingdom in this co-op survival Action RPG for up to 16 players.
Peak: Console Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Peak: Console Edition, a co-op climbing game, is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. The console version will include all content updates and support cross-play. The game challenges players to scale a mysterious mountain on a procedurally generated island, requiring teamwork and survival skills.
Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch
Xbox Game Pass members can enjoy several games for free during Free Play Days, including NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch. The Alters also offers a 3-hour timed trial for all players. Specific dates and times vary for each title.
Subnautica 2’s Next Update is Its “Most Substantial Yet” With a New Region, Story Content, and More
Unknown Worlds Entertainment is preparing the "most substantial" Early Access 2.0 update for Subnautica 2, which has sold over five million copies. Creative director Anthony Gallegos revealed the update will introduce a new, frightening region with multiple biomes, new story content expanding on colonists and other beings, and additional creatures. The update, currently without a release date, will also feature new Biomods and a Dash function for Fins.
