On Monday, publisher Ratalaika Games announced that co-op action puzzler game Dandy & Randy DX will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam PC on 29 April. Created by Brazilian developer Asterstic Game Studio, Dandy & Randy DX features throwback design and mechanics similar to classic era games and is also inspired by a true story
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On Thursday, publisher Freedom Games officially launched action/RPG Anuchard for Nintendo Switch, SeXbox, Xbone, and Windows PC. Developed by stellarNull, Anuchard is described as a “civilization restoration action RPG” where players descend into monster-infested dungeons to restore the captured souls of a small village. The retro-inspired visual aesthetic is intended to be reminiscent of 90s-era PlayStation games. Here’s the official
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Indie developer Frozen Lake Games recently announced that their open-world, third person shooter Guns and Spurs 2 is coming to Steam PC on 29 April. Originally released for mobile platforms in 2020, Guns and Spurs 2 is predictably set in the American West, circa 18XX AD. This new Steam version boasts improved graphics, better control options and updated gameplay mechanics.
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Update: Preorders for Samurai Bringer are now available via the Nintendo Switch eShop. Original story follows. Publisher Playism recently announced that Samurai Bringer, a rogue-lite action game is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Steam PC on 21 April. Developed by Japanese indie developer Alphawing, Samurai Bringer is inspired Japanese history and puts players against some of Nihon’s most legendary
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Don’t call it Sim Aircraft Carrier. On Monday, publisher CreativeForge Games announced that Aircraft Carrier Survival will be coming to Steam PC on 20 April. Developed by Gambit Games Studio, Aircraft Carrier Survival is a unique strategy/simulation game set in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Here’s the official breakdown of Aircraft Carrier Survival from CreativeForge Games, followed by
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On Monday, publisher NEOWIZ announced that Unsouled will be coming to Steam PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox GamePass on 28 April. Developed by the one-man developer at Megusta Game, Unsouled is a 2D action RPG boasting a high level of challenge, fast-paced gameplay, and a stylish pixel art visual aesthetic. Here’s the official breakdown of Unsouled from NEOWIZ followed by
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On Thursday, publisher Mastiff announced that the stylish adventure game Faerie Afterlight is coming to Steam PC sometime this summer. The very first project by Indonesian developer Clay Game Studio, Faerie Afterlight features a striking visual aesthetic to create surreal environments. Here’s the official breakdown of Faerie Afterlight from Mastiff, followed by the latest trailer: In Faerie Afterlight, the player
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Game publisher Happinet recently announced that the turn-based, fantasy RPG Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia will launch for Steam PC on 11 May 2022. Developed by Matrix Software, Brigandine is already available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The new Steam PC release includes a number of extra modes and features over its console counterparts, including the ever-critical New Game+ mode.
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Originally created thanks to crowdfunding, Fat Panda Games’ 2D platformer Flat Kingdom: Paper’s Cut Edition is making the jump from PC to consoles thanks to publisher Ratalaika Games.* The eternal battle between 2D and 3D has come to the peaceful Flat Kingdom. Now a brave warrior named Flat must venture into unfamiliar 3D landscapes to collect six magical jewels, rescue
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On Friday, game publisher 2Awesome Studio (2AS) announced that the new twin-stick shooter Devastator is now available on Steam PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Featuring a blend of both retro and modern aesthetics, Devastator is an arcade-style shooter with vector-inspired graphics and a high-energy electronica soundtrack. Here is the official breakdown of Devastator from 2AS: SYSTEM initializing… Multiple virus
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At GDC on Tuesday, Merge Games revealed Slaycation Paradise, a tongue-in-cheek genre mishmash that combines elements of twin-stick action and tower defense. Developed by Affordable Acquisition, Slaycation Paradise is currently planned to release sometime in 2022 for Steam PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Smart Delivery, and Nintendo Switch. Here’s the official breakdown of Slaycation Paradise followed by the latest trailer: Passport?
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Game publisher 1C Entertainment recently announced that the horror FPS Forgive Me Father is scheduled to leave Early Access and launch as a full, 1.0 version on 7 April. Developed by Byte Barrel, Forgive Me Father, is inspired by the work of H. P. Lovecraft, and features a dark comic book visual style. The 1.0 release adds a new playable
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Game publisher CFK recently announced that 2D side-scroller Super Nanaru is scheduled to release on 24 March for Nintendo Switch and Steam PC. In Super Nanaru, players take control of a “baker girl” named Nanaru as she confronts the devil girl Yako who has stolen the town’s bread. All of it. Even sourdough? All. Of. It. Here is the official
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On Monday, PIKO Interactive announced that an HD port of Glover is coming to Steam PC on 20 April. Originally released for the Nintendo 64 and Sony PlayStation in the late 90s, Glover is a 3D platformer created by the Oliver Twins starring Master Hand Lefty the Hamburger Helper mascot a living glove. This new HD version of Glover is
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On Friday, KEMCO announced that Legend of Ixtona (anyone have a good idea on how that’s pronounced?) is now available for Xbone, SeXbox, Windows 10 (via the Microsoft Store) and Steam PC. Legend of Ixtona is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world filled with plenty of creatures, conspiracies, and character classes to explore. Here’s the official breakdown
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Indie game publisher PLAYISM recently announced that the 3D Dungeon Crawler RPG Potato Flowers in Full Bloom will be released on Nintendo Switch and Steam PC on 10 March 2022. Developed by Pon Pon Games, Potato Flowers in Full Bloom puts players in the depths of maze-like labyrinths in search of mythical seeds. Here’s the official breakdown of Potato Flowers
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Atari recently announced that a new puzzle-platformer Kombinera for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, Atari VCS, Steam PC and mobile platforms. Developed by Graphite Lab, Kombinera is described as featuring “Juicy animation, clever storytelling, and memorable puzzles.” Here’s the official breakdown of Kombinera from Atari, followed by the latest trailer: Kombinera is a new IP from Atari that seeks
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Game publisher Feardemic recently announced new details for Terror: Endless Night, including a new teaser trailer. Developed by Unseen Silence, Terror: Endless Night is a turn-based strategy game inspired by true events set in the 1800s. Players take on the role of a sea captain venturing with his crew into the unforgiving waters of the Arctic Ocean on a treacherous
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Game publisher Funcom has announced that Conan Chop Chop is now available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbone, and Steam PC. Developed by Mighty Kingdom, Conan Chop Chop is a multiplayer roguelite featuring the characters and world of Hyboria. It is also worth noting that unlike other video game interpretations of Robert E. Howard’s stories, Conan Chop Chop is specifically designed
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Vanilla Gaming Company recently announced that their upcoming adventure game VanillaBeast: Ace in the Hole is planned for release for PC and consoles sometime in 2023. The game is a genre mishmash that parodies 80s and 90s games and pop culture, where players take control of a secret agent who must save a town’s loveliest ladies from a “mysterious evildoer.”
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Developer Gameparic recently announced that their Chinese folklore-inspired RPG Daomei Village is coming soon to Steam PC. Featuring a throwback pixelated aesthetic, Daomei Village puts players in the role of a criminal who has found himself on the wrong side of the Emperor, but you’re given a chance to redeem yourself… if you play your cards right. Here’s the official
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Publisher No Gravity Games recently announced that the unique action game Will You Snail will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam PC on 9 March. Developed by one-man development team and YouTube personality Jonas Tyroller, Will You Snail is a platforming game where an evil AI can predict your movement, placing traps and obstacles in your way.
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You saw the title in the headline, and I know what you’re thinking. “A game where vegans strap on a suicide vest and go skydiving, where players get to control when their S-vest detonates? That sounds pretty fun!” While you’re not necessarily wrong, that’s not exactly the game that Red Limb Studio has made. Fortunately, Kamikaze Veggies still sounds pretty
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Game publisher Wired Productions and developer LKA recently announced that Martha Is Dead will be censored on PlayStation platforms, while the PC and Xbox versions remain unaltered. Originally announced in 2019, Martha Is Dead has always been clearly described as a game designed for mature audiences with dark and adult themes. However, this approach has led to the sudden, last-minute
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On Thursday, independent game developer Nightdive Studios released PowerSlave Exhumed for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, and PC (via GOG and Steam). PowerSlave Exhumed is a remastered version of the classic 90s first-person shooter originally released on SEGA Saturn and Sony PlayStation. This updated version was developed using Nightdive’s proprietary KEX engine, and includes a number of additional features
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Developer Superstatic recently announced that their upcoming multiplayer game Liberté is scheduled to release into Steam Early Access on 15 February. Liberté is a “story-driven, top-down roguelike set in an alternate-history, Lovecraftian version of the French Revolution.” Players engage in a blend of action and deckbuilding mechanics to successfully navigate the horrors of revolutionary Paris. Here’s the official breakdown of
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Publishers Piko Interactive and Bleem! recently announced that Shadow Madness is coming to Steam PC on 15 February. Developed by Crave Entertainment, Shadow Madness is a turn-based RPG originally released in 1999 for the original PlayStation. Despite its Japanese-RPG gameplay mechanics and anime/manga-inspired visuals, Shadow Madness was actually developed in the United States. Here’s the official breakdown of Shadow Madness:
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On Tuesday, Microprose announced that the stylized combat flight “SimLite” game Tiny Combat Arena will be coming to Steam Early Access on 22 February. Developed by Why485, Tiny Combat Arena features aims to balance both the deep feeling of a classic flight simulator while remaining both approachable and customizable. The game is presented with a throwback polygonal aesthetic, and the
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Publisher Flynn’s Arcade has announced that Dexter Stardust will be coming to Nintendo Switch, Steam PC, and iOS on 3 March. Developed by Dexter Team Games, Dexter Stardust is a point and click adventure game in the spirit of the classics. Gamers walk, talk, and interact with their surroundings, collecting various items to solve a variety of puzzles and experience
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EON46 recently announced that their co-op heist game The Smugglers is coming to Steam PC later this year (that’s 2022 if you’ve lost track of time – can’t blame ya’). In The Smugglers, players can choose to take on the role of law enforcement or, of course, criminal smugglers. Naturally, the criminals are hoping to smuggle illicit and dangerous goods,
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The Splintering 