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UNGALAND! blends colorful prehistoric charm with action-platforming challenge, Primal Seeds, oversized weapons, and a playful soulslike edge ahead of launch.
I tested Noir Mafia Simulator: 1960s American Crime ahead of its Early Access launch, and while there is something here, it feels far too undercooked in its current state. The heist concept has some promise, but clunky movement, unclear objectives, and weak combat feedback hold it back for now.
Not A Cat Studios has announced STARCULT. Night: Twisted Age, a dark fantasy visual novel where players read emotions, shape relationships, and investigate a brutal murder. The Steam page currently lists a Q3 2026 release window.
Vampires: Bloodlord Rising was renamed from Vampire Dynasty a long time ago, yet the old demo identity lingered long enough to create unnecessary confusion for players, and traces of that older branding are still visible across Steam-related listings.
Global Game Jam and Lagos Games Week have announced Pan-African Jam 2026, a virtual event aimed at bringing African developers together under the theme “Play Without Borders.” The jam runs from April 24 to May 11 and includes a $2,500 prize pool.
HaZ Dulull discusses how Astro Burn evolved into a cute-em-up, why player feedback changed the game, and what the team wants to bring back from the physical era.
FUR Squadron Phoenix is our Game of the Week #49, combining colourful arcade action, strong pacing, and roguelite progression in a confident indie rail shooter.
Cairn’s first free DLC, On the Trail: Deep Water, adds new climbing spots and fresh challenges for players this summer.
Ys X: Proud Nordics is the expanded definitive edition of Ys X: Nordics, adding new content and refinements to Falcom’s action RPG adventure.
Morgan Ketelaar Jaress and Anna Mihhailovskaja discuss The Perilous North, Arctic survival, Lovecraftian mystery, crew management, visual design, and the challenge of building a debut strategy RPG.
Tiltility is a Steam utility for Windows PC that uses a standard webcam to turn natural movement, tilts, and gestures into game inputs, giving players a different way to control and interact with games.
WILL: Follow the Light already feels special in demo form, combining atmosphere, visual direction, and a strong sense of place ahead of release.
Little Devil is Game of the Week #48, an already-fun hidden gem in the making with strong personality and plenty of promise.
Indie Pass launches on April 13 as a new $6.99 PC-only subscription service focused entirely on indie games. The platform is aiming to give smaller titles more visibility through a curated catalogue and regular additions.
Noblemen: 1941 mixes third-person shooting and real-time strategy in an alternate WWII setting filled with medieval-inspired armour, mechs, fortifications, resource control, and brutal melee combat.
