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  • Where the Wind Returns — STONEFEATHER Soars in New The MIX Showcase Trailer

    Where the Wind Returns — STONEFEATHER Soars in New The MIX Showcase Trailer

    The world has fallen into silence. The wind is gone. And you are the first to fly in a lifetime.

    Italian indie studio ACGames has unveiled a breathtaking new gameplay trailer for STONEFEATHER during The MIX Fall Online Showcase, pulling back the curtain on a graceful, atmospheric adventure where flight itself is your greatest power — and your only weapon. A free playable demo is already available on Steam, inviting you to spread your wings right now.

    Born of Stone, Called to the Sky

    You awaken as a bird carved from living rock — a creature stitched from the quiet earth, drawn to the last faint echoes of a breeze that vanished long ago. The wind has been stilled across the land, leaving ancient ruins, sunken cities, and vast open oceans trapped in an endless breathless calm. Your mission: seek out the scattered Essences of Zefir, release the wind trapped in stone, and breathe life back into a silent world.

    This isn’t a journey of conquest — it’s one of restoration. There are no enemies to fight, no bosses to defeat, no weapons to wield. Every challenge is met with movement, curiosity, and the pure, unhurried joy of flight.

    Physics in Motion — Master the Air

    At the heart of STONEFEATHER lies a uniquely fluid, physics-driven flight system:

    • Dive to build momentum — plummet downward to gather speed, then sweep upward in a sweeping arc to trade velocity for altitude
    • Ride the currents you restore — as you free the Essences, updrafts and gusts return, carrying you higher and farther with every wind you wake
    • Every movement matters — your wings are your compass. The way you turn, bank, and glide shapes every moment of exploration
    • Accessible yet deep — easy to take off, but rewarding to truly master. The most elegant routes reveal themselves only when you learn to read the air

    Ruins, Oceans, and Secrets Unbound

    The trailer showcases sweeping new vistas across a seamless, handcrafted open world:

    • Silent Ruins — climb through crumbling spires and forgotten halls where a civilisation once thrived. Symbols and carvings hint at why the wind died — and what you were made to do
    • Vast Oceans — glide above endless waters, where coastal ruins emerge from the waves. The sea isn’t just scenery; it’s your guide to distance, altitude, and scale
    • Fragments and Echoes — gather lost shards, read the world’s markings, and piece together the story of the Elder who guides you and the bonds that once held the wind in place
    • Flight Trials — chase rings, find hidden paths, and test your skill across aerial routes that reward curiosity and daring

    Ready to Fly — Demo Available Now

    You don’t have to wait to experience it:

    • Free demo live on Steam — play the opening chapter spanning the sweeping Plains region right now
    • Full controller support recommended, with native Xbox controller support
    • Localised in English and Italian
    • Runs smoothly — GTX 1060/RX 6600 minimum, 8GB RAM, 8GB storage
    • Full release date still to be announced — wishlist now to be notified

    The Sky Awaits — Will You Carry the Wind Home?

    STONEFEATHER is more than a game about flying — it’s about what it means to bring life back to a silent world. It’s about the quiet thrill of seeing a place no one has seen, catching a current no one has felt, and being the first to breathe hope into the stillness.

    Watch the full reveal from The MIX Fall Online Showcase, download the free demo on Steam, and let your wings carry you. The wind is waiting for you to wake it.

    More Info: STONEFEATHER

    #STONEFEATHER #ACGames #TheMIXShowcase #IndieGame #FlightAdventure #Exploration #WholesomeGaming #Atmospheric #SteamDemo #GamingNews #Techmash

  • Rewrite Reality — Nonolith Emerges with Stunning Gameplay Trailer at The MIX Showcase

    Rewrite Reality — Nonolith Emerges with Stunning Gameplay Trailer at The MIX Showcase

    The NONOLITH consumes you.

    Trapped inside an ancient, living structure where nothing is fixed and every wall can be reshaped, you hold unimaginable power — you just haven’t realised it yet. Solo developer Justcamh and publisher Inner Pocket have debuted a brand-new gameplay trailer for Nonolith during The MIX Fall Showcase, pulling back the curtain on one of the most intriguing puzzlers arriving on PC via Steam this Q4 2026.

    The Prison That Bends to Your Will

    You awaken within the Nonolith — a vast, mysterious organism of stone and light where every tile, platform, and barrier is yours to command. Copy it. Paste it. Move it. Rotate it. Destroy it. From the very first moment, you wield the tools to reshape the world around you entirely.

    There are no gradual unlocks, no gated abilities, no artificial barriers — the full extent of your power is yours from the start. The challenge isn’t gaining new skills; it’s seeing the possibilities that have been there all along. Build bridges where none existed. Dig tunnels through solid ground. Rearrange the architecture to reveal hidden chambers. The world doesn’t just have puzzles — the world is the puzzle, and you hold every piece.

    Nine Worlds — Your Path, Your Order

    Nonolith spans nine distinct worlds, each brimming with secrets — and you can tackle them in any order you choose. This isn’t a straight line; it’s a sprawling, interconnected labyrinth where progress is defined by curiosity rather than sequence.

    What looks like a simple platform on your first visit might reveal itself as a lever, a key, or a doorway when viewed through a new lens. The trailer showcases the game’s signature “metroidbrainia” design — where familiar mechanics suddenly click into entirely new uses, and a trick you learn in one corner rewires how you see the entire structure.

    Escape Is Only the Beginning

    Breaking free from the Nonolith isn’t the end — it’s the first milestone. The truly dedicated will find that beneath the surface lies a deeper, more complex web of mysteries:

    • Game-spanning puzzles that connect worlds across the entire structure
    • Hidden interactions between mechanics you thought you understood
    • World-shattering secrets that reveal the terrifying truth of what the Nonolith actually is

    Master the structure completely, and the Nonolith itself will bow to your will. Multiple endings await — some just out of reach, others hidden in the darkest corners of the labyrinth.

    Beautiful, Accessible, and Ready to Try Now

    Nonolith delivers striking minimalist pixel art paired with a haunting, atmospheric soundtrack composed by Clockmaker — all wrapped in a package designed to be welcoming as well as wonderful:

    • Demo available now on Steam — play before you decide
    • Full controller support + keyboard-only option
    • Localised into 11 languages — English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese-Brazil, Russian, and Simplified Chinese
    • Runs almost anywhere — just 100 MB storage space; supports Windows, macOS, and SteamOS + Linux
    • Steam Achievements, Cloud Saves, and Family Sharing included

    The Walls Are Waiting — Will You Bend Them?

    Nonolith isn’t just about solving puzzles — it’s about realising how much power you’ve held all along. When every piece of the world is yours to move, the only real limit is your imagination.

    Wishlist Nonolith on Steam, download the free demo, and watch the trailer from The MIX Showcase now. The structure has waited eons for someone to understand it. Will you be the one to rewrite it?

    More Info: Nonolith

    #Nonolith #IndieGame #PuzzlePlatformer #Metroidvania #TheMIXShowcase #Steam #IndieDev #Exploration #PixelArt #GamingNews

  • Bloom of Doom — Nyra and the Garden of Moros Unveiled in Stunning Showcase Debut

    Bloom of Doom — Nyra and the Garden of Moros Unveiled in Stunning Showcase Debut

    The old world is dying. Its forgotten guardians are corrupted. And somewhere beneath the ruins, an ancient god is beginning to wake.

    Solo indie developer Resting Relic has officially lifted the lid on Nyra and the Garden of Moros, a hauntingly beautiful open-world action-adventure heading to PC via Steam — accompanied by a breathtaking gameplay trailer that premiered at The MIX Fall Showcase 2026.

    A Prison Broken, a World Fading

    Long ago, the god of doom Moros was bound by twelve sacred seals and locked away — each entrusted to a legendary Keeper, colossal beings of earth and stone who stood watch for generations. But the bonds have frayed. The prison has shattered. And now corruption spreads like a blight across the land.

    You are Nyra, seeking a cure to the creeping curse that threatens everything you know. Your journey leads you into the crumbling remains of the Old Empire — and there you discover the terrible truth: Moros is waking. The twelve seals are scattered, their Keepers twisted and corrupted by the very darkness they once held back.

    Your mission is clear — yet far from simple: recover all twelve seals, restore the prison, and stop Moros before his corruption blooms in full. But the path you take to get there is yours to choose.

    Climb Giants, Choose Mercy — Or Wield Force

    The Keepers are not mere bosses — they are living, walking temples, each unique, each vast, each a world unto themselves. To reclaim their seals, you must climb them: scale their stony hides, navigate ancient armour and overgrown ridges, and reach the heart of each colossus.

    Here lies the game’s defining choice:

    • The Path of Force — Destroy the corrupted Keeper, reclaim the seal swiftly, and move on.
    • The Harder Path — Endure the burden of the curse itself to cleanse and save the Keeper. It costs more, risks more — but preserves something the world still needs.

    Every decision leaves its mark. The world, the characters you meet, and the fate of the Keepers themselves shift with your choices — there is no single “right” way to save a dying world.

    A Companion Through the Ruins — Meet Rama

    You won’t face this alone. Rama, your loyal wolf companion since childhood, walks every step with you. He’s more than a mount — he’s a partner: guiding you through hidden trails, lending strength in quiet moments, and standing beside you when the darkness closes in. Together you’ll traverse dark forests, desolate plains, echoing caves, and palace halls reclaimed by wildness — a moody, atmospheric open world brimming with forgotten places, gentle puzzles, lost creatures, and unexpected friends.

    Crafted with Heart — Made for Everyone

    Built by a solo developer, Nyra and the Garden of Moros is designed to be as accessible as it is immersive:

    • Full controller support recommended, with native support for Xbox, DualShock, and more
    • Localised from day one: English audio + subtitles in Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, Portuguese-Brazil, and more
    • Runs beautifully on modest hardware — GTX 770 minimum, GTX 1080 recommended, 4GB RAM minimum, just 4GB storage needed
    • Steam store page live now — wishlist to follow development and be notified at launch

    The Garden Awaits — Will You Save It, Or Avenge It?

    The trailer has landed, the Keepers are stirring, and Moros is waking. Resting Relic has crafted not just an adventure, but a question: when the world is ending, do you fight to save it — or do you fight to save what makes it worth saving?

    Wishlist Nyra and the Garden of Moros on Steam now, watch the gameplay reveal from The MIX Fall Showcase, and prepare to step into the garden. The seals are waiting.

    More Info: Nyra And The Garden Of Moros

    #NyraAndTheGardenOfMoros #RestingRelic #IndieGame #OpenWorld #ActionAdventure #TheMIXShowcase #Steam #GamingNews #IndieDev #Fantasy #Exploration #Techmash

  • Lost in the Stars, Fighting to Get Home — N.E.O.N. HORIZON Unveils a Century-Old Space Mystery

    Lost in the Stars, Fighting to Get Home — N.E.O.N. HORIZON Unveils a Century-Old Space Mystery

    More than a century ago, humanity initiated Project N.E.O.N. — the Navigational Expedition for Observable Nothingness.

    At the heart of the project was NH-017, an autonomous research station governed by artificial intelligence. It spent seventy-one years crossing the silent gulfs of interstellar space before reaching its destination: Horizon. What it found there didn’t just change the mission — it rewrote everything humanity thought it knew about the void beyond.

    Cut off from Earth, surrounded by threats it never anticipated, NH-017 began building and launching remote-controlled starships through hostile territory — desperate to pierce the darkness, reach Horizon itself, and send a warning back across the light-years before it’s too late. That is the story of N.E.O.N. HORIZON, the striking sci-fi roguelite bullet hell from independent developer NeonGameStudio.

    The Mission That Uncovered Something Unimaginable

    Project N.E.O.N. was humanity’s boldest leap: to send an automated probe to the very edge of known space and see what lay beyond. NH-017’s journey spanned seven decades — no crew, no contact, just a silent beacon drifting outward. When it finally arrived at Horizon, the station made a discovery so profound, so dangerous, that its mission shifted instantly from exploration to survival.

    Horizon isn’t an empty frontier — it’s a threshold. And something is guarding it.

    Stranded and alone, NH-017 has only one option: construct starship after starship, sending them through escalating waves of enemies in a bid to break through, reach Horizon, and transmit the truth home. You are the pilot — or rather, the fleet commander — guiding these vessels, designing every ship from the hull up, and fighting through 100 progressively deadly waves to uncover the secret at the edge of existence.

    Build. Survive. Evolve. Reach Horizon.

    N.E.O.N. HORIZON blends tight, top-down bullet hell combat with deep roguelite progression and shipbuilding freedom. No two runs play the same — and your choices define every sortie:

    • Full Ship Customisation — Start with a frame and build it your way: install weapons, defensive systems, engines, and experimental modules. Mix and match to create everything from agile strike craft to lumbering heavy bastions.
    • Relics & Synergies — Discover powerful relics and hidden combinations that turn standard loadouts into unstoppable forces. Experimentation isn’t just encouraged — it’s essential as enemies grow faster, deadlier, and more numerous.
    • 100 Waves of Rising Danger — The threat escalates relentlessly. Every run pushes you to adapt, learn patterns, and unlock permanent upgrades that strengthen your fleet for the next attempt.
    • Stylised, Atmospheric Action — With a striking minimalist aesthetic and noir-tinged sci-fi tone, the game leans into the loneliness and tension of deep space — paired with an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack that hits harder the deeper you go.

    Made with Heart, Available Now to Try

    N.E.O.N. HORIZON is the work of Ukrainian developer Denys Romanov, founder of NeonGameStudio, created as a deeply personal project from Mariupol. A demo is already live on Steam, drawing strong attention during the Ukrainian Games Festival 2026, with full release coming soon. The game supports five languages, including Ukrainian, with English plus ten more at launch, and runs smoothly on modest hardware — minimum specs start at just 4GB RAM and a GTX 750 Ti, with full controller support from day one.

    The Signal Has Been Sent — Will You Answer the Call?

    NH-017 has waited 71 years. It has built ships, lost fleets, and kept broadcasting across the silence. The truth about Horizon is out there — and it’s up to you to bring it home.

    Wishlist N.E.O.N. HORIZON on Steam now, play the demo, and join the expedition. The edge of space is waiting.

    More Info: NEON Horizon

    #NEONHorizon #IndieGame #SciFi #Roguelite #BulletHell #SpaceExploration #Steam #GamingNews #IndieDev #UkrainianGames #Techmash

  • Sunshine & Scanners — Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero Drops FREE on PC & Xbox!

    Sunshine & Scanners — Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero Drops FREE on PC & Xbox!

    This year, millions of you stepped up to protect humanity from an apocalyptic zombie outbreak in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check — but your work is far from over. Developer Brigada Games and publisher Devolver Digital have unleashed Miami Zero, a massive, completely free expansion that takes you to where it all began: the sun-soaked streets of Miami, Florida. Available right now on PC (Steam, Game Pass) and Xbox.

    Welcome to Ground Zero

    Miami Zero isn’t just a new map — it’s a prequel campaign that throws you back to the very first days of the outbreak. Before the checkpoints, before the global quarantine, before the world fell apart — spring break was in full swing, and something was spreading faster than beach gossip.

    You’re the first responder on the scene, screening crowds of panicked partygoers, locals, and tourists as the virus takes hold. This is where the story started — and what you discover here changes everything you thought you knew about the infection.

    What’s New in the Sunshine State?

    All-New Gameplay

    • Lab research system — collect samples, study mutations, and track the virus back to its source
    • Fresh inspection mechanics — never-before-seen symptoms require new tools and sharper instincts
    • Yacht restoration project — help survivors repair a luxury vessel as their escape route from the city
    • Dynamic weather — blistering heat gives way to torrential tropical storms that change how the virus behaves
    • Over 30 unique survivors — each with distinct stories, risks, and secrets; your choices ripple across the campaign

    A City on the Edge

    Miami blends glitz and grit in classic style: neon-lit boardwalks, abandoned festival grounds, luxury marinas, and rain-soaked streets where the infected don’t just wander — they adapt. The virus here is mutating fast, and identifying who’s truly safe becomes harder than ever.

    Free for Everyone

    • No purchase required — Miami Zero downloads automatically for all base-game owners
    • Base game 35% off on Steam through 19 Oct 2026 — perfect time to jump in
    • Xbox & PC Game Pass subscribers get full access, including the expansion
    • Miami Supporter Pack available separately — purely cosmetic beach-themed skins and dog outfits to back the team

    Why It Matters

    Quarantine Zone: The Last Check has earned its place as a breakout hit, praised for its tense moral dilemmas, atmospheric storytelling, and deceptively deep simulation mechanics. Miami Zero is the largest update since launch — and Brigada Games is making it free as a thank you to the millions who’ve stood guard at the gate.

    Ready to Return?

    Whether you’re a veteran operator or a new recruit, the beaches of Miami are calling — and the clock is ticking. The outbreak didn’t start at the border. It started here. And someone needs to hold the line.

    Download Miami Zero now via the Quarantine Zone Steam Page or your Xbox library. The sun’s out — but so is the danger.

    #QuarantineZone #MiamiZero #BrigadaGames #DevolverDigital #FreeDLC #ZombieGame #Simulation #IndieGame #PCGaming #XboxGamePass #Techmash

  • Depths of Strategy — Fathom Reach Surfaces November 3 on Steam!

    Depths of Strategy — Fathom Reach Surfaces November 3 on Steam!

    Dive into a sunken world where every card played could be your last breath.

    Independent developer Feldsparc has announced that Fathom Reach — an atmospheric underwater roguelike deckbuilder — will launch on Steam this Tuesday, 3 November 2026. And before it arrives, you can test the waters yourself during Steam Next Fest, kicking off October 19 with an enhanced demo!

    A Sunken World of Cards

    Fathom Reach drops you beneath the waves of a ruined ocean, where every dive is a calculated gamble. You’ll descend through dangerous chambers, chain devastating card combos, and face the ultimate choice: push deeper for richer loot… or surface before your hull gives out.

    What Lies Beneath

    • 220+ unique cards across four distinct factions — craft builds around armour, corrosion, swarming drones, marked targets, and more
    • Dive modules — upgrade and reshape your deck between runs; no two dives play the same
    • Three ways to play — test your skill in Open Descent, go the distance in Endless Descent, or compete in the shared Daily Signal
    • Build & defend your base — place traps and weapons to guard your domain; other players will dive against your creation
    • Raid others — take your deck and test it against defences built by real players
    • Hull integrity matters — every hit you take carries forward; push too far and you lose it all

    Try It Soon — Steam Next Fest Demo

    Can’t wait to start your descent? An enhanced demo goes live during Steam Next Fest (Oct 19–26), featuring the latest gameplay polish, balance updates, and a generous preview of what the full release offers. Head to the Fathom Reach Steam Store Page now to wishlist and grab the demo when it drops.

    Ready to Dive?

    From the first card played to the moment you decide to surface, Fathom Reach blends tense push-your-luck exploration with deep, rewarding deckbuilding — all wrapped in a haunting underwater aesthetic.

    The ocean is waiting. Will you bring the treasure home, or vanish into the deep?

    More Info: Fathom Reach

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  • Solve the Lies Alone — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Out Now on Steam

    Solve the Lies Alone — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Out Now on Steam

    Who needs a crowded voice chat or a late-night board game? The truth is yours to uncover — all on your own.

    Independent developer Gilded Rune Games and publisher Yogscast Games are thrilled to announce that Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is available right now for PC and Mac via Steam, officially launching 15 October 2026.

    Deception Doesn’t Need a Crowd

    Dupery takes the social deduction genre — think Among Us or classic mystery parties — and reimagines it entirely for single players. No more waiting for friends, no more unreliable allies, no more arguing over who’s telling the truth at 2 a.m. You are the detective, the jury, and the investigator — and every suspect is lying to your face.

    You’re up against the Syndicate — a sprawling criminal network embedded across three distinct regions. Your job? Sift through statements, spot contradictions, and identify who’s truly innocent… and who’s secretly working against you.

    What Makes Dupery Unique

    • 175+ handcrafted roles — from innocent townsfolk to hidden Underlings and treacherous Traitors, every case brings fresh faces and fresh lies
    • Three distinct regions — each with its own mechanics, quirks, and challenges; master them all before facing the Syndicate mastermind
    • Procedurally generated cases — no two investigations play exactly the same; every run offers new puzzles to untangle
    • Build your own crime board — use the in-game notation toolkit to map out suspects, flag inconsistencies, and track your leads
    • Protect your reputation — make the wrong arrest and public trust falls; get it right and doors open wider
    • Roguelite progression — unlock new abilities, quirks, and smarter investigative tools as you close cases and advance

    From Bristol to Your Screen

    Hailing from Bristol, UK, Gilded Rune Games is a small independent studio whose work on Dupery caught fire during the Tiny Teams Festival, where its demo earned glowing praise and a rapidly growing community. An interactive pre-launch ARG campaign even saw players collaborating to decode clues and unlock launch discounts ahead of release.

    Ready to Crack the Case?

    Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is available now on Steam for PC and Mac. System requirements are light — just Windows 10 or later, a dual-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and 1 GB storage — so nearly anyone can step into the detective’s chair.

    Head to the Dupery Steam Store Page to pick it up, and remember: in this game, everyone’s a suspect until proven otherwise.

    The truth is waiting — but so are the lies. Will you see through them?

    More Info: Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction

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  • Vengeance Unleashed — Acts of Blood Strikes PC December 4, Consoles Follow in 2027

    Vengeance Unleashed — Acts of Blood Strikes PC December 4, Consoles Follow in 2027

    When the law fails, your fists must speak.

    Developer Eksil Team and publisher Big Fan have announced that Acts of Blood — the gritty, revenge-fuelled third-person martial arts action game — will land on PC via Steam this Friday, 4 December 2026, priced at $19.99. And the news doesn’t end there: Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions are confirmed to follow in early 2027.

    A City Corrupted. A Life Destroyed. A Promise Kept.

    Set in the bustling, fictional Indonesian city of Bandapa, Acts of Blood follows Hendra — a law student whose family is brutally murdered by forces tied to a corrupt politician. When the system designed to deliver justice only shields the powerful, Hendra walks away from the law and takes matters into his own hands.

    His quest for vengeance will carry him through rain-slicked streets, crowded markets, and shadowed back alleys, hunting down those responsible — one bone-crushing strike at a time.

    Brutal, Fluid Martial Arts Combat

    Acts of Blood isn’t just about raw power — it’s about precision, timing, and mastery.

    • Chain strikes, blocks, and counters into devastating combos that feel weighty and visceral
    • Finish enemies with brutal, bone-crushing signature moves
    • Evolve your fighting style — unlock new techniques and upgrade your skills as you progress
    • Use the world as your weapon — pick up pipes, sticks, and whatever else isn’t nailed down when fists aren’t enough
    • Flowing movement — combine combat with parkour to chase foes across rooftops and through crowded districts

    Key Details at a Glance

    DetailInfo
    PC Release4 December 2026 — Steam & Microsoft Store
    Console ReleaseEarly 2027 — PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
    Price$19.99 at launch
    DeveloperEksil Team (Bandung, Indonesia)
    PublisherBig Fan
    Storage~7 GB required
    Steam DemoAvailable now — try before you buy!

    Ready to Deliver Justice?

    You can watch the brand-new reveal trailer and wishlist Acts of Blood right now on the Acts of Blood Steam Store Page

    From the streets of Bandapa to your screen — justice comes December 4. Will you answer the call?

    More Info: Acts Of Blood

    #ActsOfBlood #EksilTeam #BigFanGames #MartialArts #ActionGame #BeatEmUp #IndieGame #SteamRelease #PCGaming #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #RevengeStory #Techmash

  • Sing Your Way Home — Echoes of the Unread Out Now on Steam & NES!

    Sing Your Way Home — Echoes of the Unread Out Now on Steam & NES!

    Prepare to raise your voice and sing your way to freedom in a musical tale of magic, song, and friendship.

    Following a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, Echoes of the Unread — the charming 8-bit musical adventure from Clever Cat Games and publisher Mega Cat Studios — has officially launched on Steam alongside a physical NES cartridge release, both arriving October 15, 2026.

    Where Books Come Alive

    You play as Rhapsody, a student who drifts off during a late-night study session in the library — only to wake up in a wondrous world where stories have sprung from the shelves. The library itself has become an adventure, and your voice is your greatest power. Sing to solve puzzles, battle foes, and unlock secrets as you journey through realms inspired by your favourite book genres.

    From a galloping Wild West frontier to a spooky graveyard, from shimmering underwater kingdoms to mysterious lands beyond imagination — every page brings a new world to explore. Along the way you’ll befriend a cowboy, serenade a mermaid, and outsmart a mischievous ghost. Every choice shapes your story, with multiple endings waiting to be discovered.

    Game Highlights

    • Music is your magic — use your voice to manipulate the world, overcome obstacles, and face whatever comes your way
    • Storybook worlds — leap through distinct, vivid realms each with its own characters, challenges, and atmosphere
    • Friends along the way — build bonds with a colourful cast; their help could be the key to getting home
    • Your choices matter — decisions change the journey, leading to different paths and endings
    • Retro charm, modern polish — enjoy classic 8-bit platforming with a challenging Retro Mode for purists
    • Dual release — play on PC via Steam or own a piece of history with the physical NES cartridge

    From Dream to Reality

    The project began life as a Kickstarter where 355 backers rallied together to bring it to life, raising over $25,500 to make this musical dream a reality. Now, thanks to that incredible support, Rhapsody’s adventure is ready for everyone to experience.

    “We’re reading everything — Steam Discussions, Discord, Reddit, in-game surveys,” said Dream Dock CEO Rostislav Fedorov. “Your feedback is helping us make DREADMOOR everything you’re hoping for”.

    Ready to Sing?

    Echoes of the Unread is available right now on Steam and the physical NES edition can be ordered directly from the Mega Cat Studios Store.

    Will you help Rhapsody find her way back? The library is calling — and it’s time to answer with a song.

    More Info: Echoes Of The Unread

    #EchoesOfTheUnread #MegaCatStudios #CleverCatGames #IndieGame #8Bit #MusicalAdventure #SteamRelease #NES #RetroGaming #KickstarterSuccess #Techmash

  • Into the Depths — DREADMOOR Sets Sail for Steam Early Access on November 9

    Into the Depths — DREADMOOR Sets Sail for Steam Early Access on November 9

    Forget peaceful lakes and lazy afternoons — this is fishing at the end of the world.

    Developer Dream Dock and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment have confirmed that their highly anticipated dark first-person fishing adventure DREADMOOR will cast off into Steam Early Access on Monday, 9 November 2026 — and it’s already swimming in success, ranking among the top 100 most wishlisted unreleased games on Steam.

    A World Lost Beneath the Waves

    DREADMOOR drops you into the Submerged Lands — a haunting, waterlogged realm swallowed by catastrophe. Coastal cities lie drowned, twisted creatures haunt the murky depths, and survival means mastering the tides. You’re not just fishing for sport: every catch is currency, every salvage keeps your boat afloat, and every shadow beneath the surface could be your last.

    What to Expect at Launch

    When it arrives in Early Access next month, players will dive into a complete core experience:

    • Deep, rewarding fishing — target dozens of rare, mutated species; the more dangerous the catch, the higher the reward from mysterious traders
    • Boat progression — upgrade engines, hulls, lights, and fuel capacity to venture further into uncharted waters
    • Full crafting system — forge reinforced harpoons, specialised bait, survival gear, and medicines from salvaged scrap and forgotten blueprints
    • Real-time combat — defend yourself against horrors that lurk both below the waves and on the rotting shorelines
    • One vast, atmospheric region with the complete opening storyline, plus endless exploration once the tale unfolds

    The Road Ahead

    Dream Dock plans to keep DREADMOOR in Early Access for 6–12 months, using player feedback to refine balance, polish, and expand the world. The full release will bring new regions, additional fish species, fresh fishing mechanics, and even more boat upgrades — all while the game is priced lower during Early Access, with a price increase planned for version 1.0.

    “We’re reading everything — Steam Discussions, Discord, Reddit, in-game surveys,” said Dream Dock CEO Rostislav Fedorov. “Your feedback is helping us make DREADMOOR everything you’re hoping for”.

    Ready to Drop Your Line?

    The DREADMOOR demo is already available to try via Steam, giving you a taste of the darkness to come. Head to the DREADMOOR Steam Store Page now to add it to your wishlist and be notified the moment it unlocks on 9 November.

    Will you brave the Submerged Lands? The water’s waiting — but be warned: something is watching from the deep…

    More Info: DREADMOOR

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  • Beat the Devil at His Own Game — The Killing Stone Hits 1.0 Oct 21, Expands to Consoles & Epic Games Store

    Beat the Devil at His Own Game — The Killing Stone Hits 1.0 Oct 21, Expands to Consoles & Epic Games Store

    The wait is nearly over — and the Devil’s days are numbered. Independent studio Question, the acclaimed creators behind The Blackout Club and The Magic Circle, have announced that their atmospheric occult horror deckbuilder The Killing Stone will officially leave Early Access and launch as version 1.0 on October 21, arriving simultaneously on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

    From Early Access to the Full Reckoning

    First released in Early Access back in February, The Killing Stone has grown and evolved alongside its passionate community of players. The team at Question spent these months refining every aspect of the experience — balancing card decks, expanding optional questlines, smoothing out the bargaining mechanics, and layering in even more narrative depth based on direct player feedback.

    The big news with 1.0? Chapter Four: The Reckoning — the climactic, concluding chapter that ties together every choice, bargain, and deck you’ve built across the first three acts. Now you’ll face the ultimate test: taking everything you’ve learned and crafted to outwit the Devil himself and lift the ancient curse haunting the Svangård family.

    A Bargain You Won’t Want to Miss

    The Killing Stone casts you as a Maven — a master of the dark arts — negotiating with demons for the souls of a cursed 17th-century clan. It blends rich, first-person exploration of a remote Arctic mansion with tense, tactical card battles on a living ceremonial board. Key highlights include:

    • A novel Reserve System that lets you stack units and spells for strategic deployment
    • Dual-language storytelling — play in period-perfect 17th-century English or modern prose
    • Star-studded voice talent including Emma Gregory (Baldur’s Gate 3) and Liam O’Brien (Critical Role)
    • Multiple endings shaped by your choices — no two playthroughs unfold the same way
    • Hand-painted visuals and haunting soundscapes that wrap you in the era’s eerie beauty

    Everywhere You Want to Play

    October 21 marks the full release across the board:

    • Steam — 1.0 launch, concluding the Early Access journey
    • Epic Games Store — brand-new PC arrival
    • PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S — native console editions launching alongside the PC 1.0 release

    Priced at $19.99, the full release also includes all the polish, balance, and extra content shaped by months of community input. As narrative director Jordan Thomas puts it: “Our intrepid Early Access community asked for more devious cards, a richer story, and choices that truly matter — and we’ve worked to make their dark wishes come true.”

    The Reckoning draws near. Will you cleanse the Svangård name… or lose your soul in the bargain? Wishlist now so you don’t miss the showdown.

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  • Good Boy! — Award-Winning Hubert Finally Launches on Steam

    Good Boy! — Award-Winning Hubert Finally Launches on Steam

    He waited an extra couple of days, but he’s worth it. Brocap Studio is thrilled to announce that Hubert — winner of Best Game at Game Access 2026 — is officially out now on Steam!

    The Fluffy Hero We’ve All Been Waiting For

    Hubert isn’t just any shepherd dog — he’s overconfident, endlessly curious, and sees the world through scent, movement, and pure instinct rather than just sight. Alongside his partner Lily, a sharp-witted young girl who gave him his big break, you’ll herd a delightfully chaotic flock of sheep, follow your nose across rugged northern landscapes, and answer the call of the wilderness beyond the farm.

    The journey to launch has been quite the adventure itself:

    • Best Game winner at Game Access 2026
    • Showcased at Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show
    • Over 80,000 Steam wishlists and counting
    • A brief two-day delay while Steam reviewed the build — making the eager pupper wait just a little longer than planned

    But today, the wait is over. His herding career officially begins right now.

    Why Everyone’s Falling for Hubert

    What makes Hubert stand out from the pack is how it puts you squarely in a dog’s world. Scent-tracking guides you through hidden paths; instinct shapes how you read the land; and every interaction feels like something only Hubert would do. It’s warm, funny, heartfelt, and genuinely unlike anything else you’ll play this year.

    From herding stubborn sheep on the farm to venturing deeper into untamed territory, this is a story about friendship, courage, and — as the team charmingly puts it — “a dog barking at sheep”.

    The PS5 version isn’t far behind either, with a release date to be announced shortly.

    Go give this very good boy the welcome he deserves — Hubert is out now on Steam

    More Info: Hubert Game

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