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Gavra Games’ Roguelite “Warriors: Rise to Glory” Receives Full Release on Steam

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Thursday, Gavra Games announced that their turn-based roguelite game Warriors: Rise to Glory has risen from Steam Early Access and received a full release, including both the multiplayer and single-player campaign modes. Described as “an accessible but surprisingly deep turn-based gladiator game”, Warriors: Rise to Glory features battles of great reward, but with the threat of permadeath constantly looming

Games Incubator Seeking Playtesters for “Police Shootout: Prologue” on Steam

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Games Incubator is asking gamers to volunteer to playtest Police Shootout: Prologue before the game’s official release on Steam. Police Shootout: Prologue is a first-person adventure blending action and mystery as gamers learn what it’s like to hold the thin blue line between order and chaos. Here’s the official breakdown of the game from the Police Shootout: Prologue Steam page:

“Action Arcade Wrestling” Revives the 90s Era on Nintendo Switch This February

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

It’s pronounced “Rasslin’!” VICO Game Studio and Reverb Triple XP recently announced that Action Arcade Wrestling will launch on the Nintendo Switch this February. Aimed at 90s-era pro wrestling fans, Action Arcade Wrestling features cel-shaded visuals and a simplified two-button control scheme designed for maximum chair-smashing, choke-slamming fun, even if you’re a bit of a novice. You can check out

New Video for Top-Down Shooter “Uragun” Showcases Two Years of Development

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

You’re a gun. Polish studio Kool2Play recently released a new video highlighting the past two years of development on Uragun, a top-down, sci-fi shooter coming to Steam Early Access in March. Here’s the official breakdown of Uragun from Kool2Play, followed by the latest video: Uragun is an action-packed futuristic top-down shooter in which the player takes on the role of

Bullet Hell Shooter “Shinorubi” Enters Steam Early Access on 20 January; New Trailer Released

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Last Boss 88 Studio recently unveiled the launch trailer for Shinorubi, a vertical bullet-hell shooter set to enter Steam Early Access on 20 January. Like the classic shoot ‘em ups of old, Shinorubi features a lot of flash, challenge , and of course – bullets – for seasoned arcade shooter fans. Here’s the official breakdown of Shinorubi from Last Boss

Retro-Inspired Shoot ‘Em Up “Moon Dancer” Coming to Steam PC on 14 January

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Terarin Games recently announced that their retro-inspired vertical shoot ‘em up Moon Dancer will be released on 14 January for Steam PC. While it features the aesthetics of an old-school NES game, Moon Dancer also promises a gaming journalist-friendly “no stress” experience, whatever that means. Here’s the official breakdown of Moon Dancer from Terarin: Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling

“Unsurvival” Puzzler DIEFROSTY Now Available on Steam

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Wednesday, indie game creator Gagonfe released Diefrosty, a unique 2D puzzler where your objective isn’t to survive, but rather to kill your frozen-faced protagonist any and every way you can. Here’s the official breakdown of Diefrosty from the game’s Steam page: Diefrosty is an unsurvival puzzle game, where your one and only goal is to kill your ice-cuby character

2D Point-And-Click Adventure “Watch Over Christmas” Flying to Steam PC on 21 December

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Thursday, indie games publisher Dionous Games announced that their new 2D point-and-click adventure Watch Over Christmas will be released exclusively for Steam PC on 21 December. In Watch Over Christmas, players embark on a quest to save Santa on Christmas Eve, ensuring that children across the world will still wake up to the happiness and cheer of waking up

Uprising Studios’ 3D Platformer “Scarf” Coming to GOG, Steam PC Just in Time for Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

“It’s too cold to go alone! Take a scarf.” – Some Old Man in Hyrule (probably) On Monday, publisher HandyGames announced that Scarf will be coming to PC on 23 December via Steam and GOG. Developed by Uprising Studios, Scarf is a 3D platforming adventure game designed for gamers of all ages (well, not babies or really old people, I’m

Fly Fatty, Fly! Saint Nick Gets Some Serious Air in “Santa’s Slippery Slope”

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Developer Hondune Games has prepared a Christmas treat in the form of Santa’s Slippery Slope, a trick-skiing game planned for a 17 December release on Steam PC. In Santa’s Slippery Slope, players take on the role of jolly old St. Nicholas himself, navigating treacherous ski slopes, collecting presents, and performing tricks that put Sonic the Hedgehog to shame. Maybe. Here’s

“Castle of Shikigami 2” and “Crimzon Clover World EXplosion” Coming to Steam PC on 6 December

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Tuesday, Degica Games announced that a pair of vertical, arcade-style shoot ‘em ups will be released on 6 December via Steam PC – Castle of Shikigami 2 and Crimzon Clover World EXplosion. A Nintendo Switch version of Castle of Shikigami 2 is currently planned for a later date in 2022, and Crimzon Clover World EXplosion is already available on

“Clid the Snail” Slinks Over to PC on 15 December

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Tuesday, Madrid-based developer Weird Beluga Studio announced that their debut game, Clid the Snail, is scheduled to release for PC on 15 December. The game was released on PS4 and PS5 earlier this year. Clid the Snail is described as a “picturesque, dark sci-fi game with plenty of humor and challenging twin-stick gameplay.” Here’s the brief rundown of Clid

Sid Meier’s Classic “Command Series” Tactical Strategy Games Now on Steam PC

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Tuesday, Atari announced that all three of Sid Meier’s original Command Series of classic 1980’s strategy war games are now available on Steam. Decision in the Desert, Crusade in Europe, and Conflict in Vietnam were originally released in the 1980s by MicroProse. Meier collaborated with historian Ed Bever to ensure that each of the Command Series games were presented

“Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth” Coming to Consoles 16 December

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

UPDATE (13 Dec): The Nintendo Switch version of Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth has been delayed until 28 January 2022. Original story follows. … PLAYISM and WSS Playground have announced that the console versions of Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth are scheduled to release digitally for PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, and Nintendo Switch on

Preorders Now Open for Fantasy RPG “Justice Chronicles” on Xbox & Steam PC

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Friday, KEMCO announced that preorders/wishlisting of their upcoming fantasy RPG Justice Chronicles are now open for Steam PC, Xbone and SeXbox, while the full release is expected for 3 December 2021. Originally developed for mobile platforms and later ported to the Nintendo 3DS, this will be the first time that Justice Chronicles can be experienced on a proper, full-size

Throwback RPG “Unsouled” Now Available via Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview Program

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Tuesday, game publisher NEOWIZ announced that Unsouled, is now available as part of Early Access on Steam and the Xbox Game Preview Program. Developed by the one-man developer at Megusta Game, Unsouled is an ARPG with “brutal and fast-paced gameplay displayed in stylish pixel graphics.” Here’s the official breakdown of Unsouled from NEOWIZ, followed by a trailer for the

“Zombie Hell: Infected City” is a Zombie Apocalypse Game About Family

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Publisher Games Incubator recently revealed that Zombie Hell: Infected City is coming soon to PC via Steam. Developed by Infected Ants, Zombie Hell: Infected City is a first person shooter with crafting mechanics. Players take on the role of a father fighting to keep his beloved family alive during the undead apocalypse. In addition to blasting the brains out of

Retro-Inspired “Total Arcade Racing” Coming to Xbox on 19 November

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Swedish developer Pretty Fly Games has announced that Total Arcade Racing will be available on Xbox platforms starting 19 November. Already available on Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam), Total Arcade Racing is a retro-inspired 2D racing game designed for up to 8 players. Here’s the official breakdown of Total Arcade Racing from Pretty Fly Games: Relive your childhood memories

First-Person Puzzler “Faraday Protocol” Retooled on PC, Consoles

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

After receiving feedback from players, publisher Deck 13 and developer Red Koi Box recently released several updates to their genre-bending Faraday Protocol on PS4, PS5, SeXbox, Xbone, Nintendo Switch and Steam PC. Originally released in August, Faraday Protocol is a first-person puzzler designed to test your wits and intelligence more than your reflexes. Players use an ancient, pistol-like relic known

Indie Party Game “Super UFO Fighter” Coming to Nintendo Switch, Steam PC in January

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Do you even shwoop, brah? At the Winter 2021 INDIE Live Expo, publisher Phoenixx and developer VV-LABO announced that their head-to-head party action game Super UFO Fighter is coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam PC on 13 January 2022. Super UFO Fighter is the first game to be developed by VV-LABO, which is a small Tokyo-based studio made up of

New Gameplay Trailer for Souls-Like RPG “Lies of P”

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

On Tuesday, game publisher Neowiz and developer Round8 Studio unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Lies of P, a “fantastically baroque” action RPG based on the Italian novel Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. The trailer shows off Pinocchio’s weapons, counter-attacks, and how his mechanical arm can be used for a number of unique actions, including as a grappling hook (the best

Comedy Adventure “CHUCHEL” Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Publisher RedDeer.games recently announced that it will co-develop a Nintendo Switch port of CHUCHEL for a 2022 release. Originally developed by Amanita Design and released on PC, Mac and mobile platforms in March 2018, CHUCHEL is described as “a comedy adventure game where the furry hero goes on an adventure to find a precious cherry.” …uh… sounds wholesome. Here’s the

“CosmicBreak Slash” Coming Soon to Steam

Posted on November 9, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

CyberStep has announced a new spinoff based on CosmicBreak, their MMO shooting-action game. Tentatively titled CosmicBreak Slash, CyberStep describes it as a single-player hack-and-slash action game where players control CosmicBreak characters to battle hordes of enemies. So… a Musou style game, maybe. Not much else is currently known about CosmicBreak Slash, but you can expect to see it launch for

“Rune Factory 4 Special” Coming to Steam PC, Consoles this December

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Publisher XSEED Games has announced that the fantasy farming adventure title Rune Factory 4 Special will be coming to PS4, Xbone and Steam PC on 7 December. Developed by Marvelous, Rune Factory 4 Special will also include bonus DLC titled “Another Episode”, free of charge. You can check out the official breakdown of RF4 Special from XSEED below, followed by

Spec Ops Versus Terrorists in “Thunder Tier One”, Coming to Steam PC in December

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Game publisher KRAFTON, Inc. has announced that top-down tactical shooter Thunder Tier One will be available on 7 December via Steam. Touted for its realistic take on military strategy, Thunder Tier One pits players against a violent terrorist organization in post-Cold War Eastern Europe. Here’s the official breakdown of Thunder Tier One from the game’s Steam page below, followed by

Throwback JRPG “Star Shift Origins” Coming to PC on 8 November

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

G-DEVS has announced that Star Shift Origins is coming to PC on 8 November. Inspired by retro JRPG classics such as Final Fantasy 7 and Chrono Trigger, Star Shift Origins tells a sci-fi tale with a throwback aesthetic. Here’s the official breakdown of Star Shift Origins from G-DEVS: Star Shift Origins tells the story of the first Crew of the

Jeff Winner’s “Horror Story: Hallowseed” Ver. 1.0 Now Haunting on PC

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Thursday, game developer Jeff Winner and publisher 1C Entertainment announced that Horror Story: Hallowseed has left Early Access and version 1.0 is now fully available on PC. Horror Story: Hallowseed is described as a “story-driven psychological horror game following a terrorized man in search of his missing friends.” The full release boasts a number of changes over the Early

The IP Lawyers Known as Atari Release “Black Widow: Recharged” for PC, Consoles

Posted on October 28, 2021 by The Splintering Staff 3 comments

On Thursday, the small group of intellectual property lawyers who call themselves Atari announced that retro revival Black Widow: Recharged is now available for pc and consoles. Developed in collaboration with Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox Studios, Black Widow: Recharged is a sequel to the original twin-stick shooter developed by Atari, and has nothing to do with Scarlett Johanson in a

“Touhou Multi Scroll Shooting 2” Now on Steam PC

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Wednesday, independent game developer Skydash Studios released Touhou Multi Scroll Shooting 2 on Steam PC. Crafted as a derivative of other Touhou Project works, Touhou Multi Scroll Shooting 2 is a “top-down, 3D bullet storm shooter featuring 3 female characters in sexy costumes.” There’s also no time wasted on plot or story sequences, just hot chicks dodging bullets and

Sugar Rush Studios’ Lovecraftian Horror Visual Novel “At Eve’s Wake” Now on PC

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Tuesday, independent game developer Sugar Rush Studios announced the release of its inaugural game, At Eve’s Wake, a pscychological horror visual novel. Inspired by the work of H.P. Lovecraft, At Eve’s Wake is described as an “interactive horror story” with “players discovering the family they never knew and uncovering their sinister practices.” Here’s the official breakdown of At Eve’s