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The indie RPG scene has a new heavyweight contender. Sword Hero, developed by solo creator ForestWare, officially launched its Kickstarter campaign on January 27, 2026. In a testament to the community’s hunger for old-school design, the project smashed its initial funding goal of $35,000 in less than two hours. Here is what you need to…
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Launched on January 27, 2026, THE SPIRIT LIFT is a stylised love letter to ’90s horror and tactical card gaming. Developed by prettysmart games, this “Ghostpunk” deckbuilder transports players back to a pixelated 1990s where a graduation party at the Vexington Hotel goes south, leaving a group of teenagers trapped in a supernatural elevator. The…
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Released on January 27, 2026, Conquest Tactics: Realm of Sin is a dark fantasy roguelite that manages to pull off a difficult balancing act: it pairs the high-stakes tension of a turn-based tactical RPG with a surprisingly bizarre and humorous social system. Developed by Singular Sunshine Studios, it’s a game where your choice of spouse…
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The TownsFolk demo, recently released on Steam by Swedish indie developer Short Circuit Studio, offers a bite-sized but brutal look at a world where pixel-perfect charm meets unforgiving survival strategy. Positioned as a blend of resource management and roguelite progression, the demo gives players a first taste of what it takes to guide a group…
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In the world of Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 (GBO2), few machines command as much presence—or take up as much screen space—as the Haze’n-thley II-Rah. This high-cost General unit is the pinnacle of the TR series from Advance of Zeta, blending mobile suit agility with the overwhelming firepower of a mobile armour. Stats and…
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The Fog has just gotten a lot more crowded—and significantly more dangerous. Following the massive conclusion of Stranger Things Season 5, Behaviour Interactive has officially launched the highly anticipated Stranger Things Chapter 2 on January 27, 2026. While the original 2019 chapter brought us the Demogorgon, this second expansion dives deep into the series’ finale,…
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The long-awaited sequel to the 2019 anime-inspired Soulslike, CODE VEIN II, has officially arrived. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, the title is launching on January 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with early access already open for those who purchased the Deluxe or Ultimate editions. A World Divided by Time While…
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In the world of indie gaming, dwarves are often found digging deep into the earth. However, Dwarf Legacy—the upcoming precision-platformer from developer Wulo Games—flips the script by asking players to climb. Scheduled for a Q1 2026 release, Dwarf Legacy is a high-stakes, “bullet hell” platformer that combines tight mechanical skill with a roguelite progression system.…
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In the wake of the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, a new tactical challenge has emerged for fans of the reimagined 2004 series. Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is an upcoming story-rich tactical roguelite that puts players in the cockpit of a lone Gunstar struggling to survive a relentless Cylon pursuit. The Premise: A Desperate Journey…
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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO continues to dominate the arena fighter scene with a massive 2026 roadmap that blends free gameplay overhauls with high-octane character expansions. Following its successful launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 late last year, developer Spike Chunsoft is doubling down on the “Tenkaichi” legacy with fresh content for the new year.…
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Forget the laser guns and warp drives; the next big thing in space gaming is remarkably grounded. Developed by Upstairs Games, Possible One: Lunar Industries is a realistic colony management and real-time strategy (RTS) sim that swaps science fiction for real-world science. Set in the shadow-filled depths of the Shackleton Crater, this title tasks you…
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Forget everything you know about Grandmasters and silent libraries. Gambonanza, developed by solo indie creator Paul Giovannini (known online as Blukulélé), is what happens when you take the DNA of traditional chess and inject it with the chaotic, addictive energy of Balatro. Currently making waves in the indie scene with a public playtest on Steam…
