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  • Grab Your Helmet — Pratfall Plummets to Consoles Early 2027, PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / Switch 2 Confirmed

    Grab Your Helmet — Pratfall Plummets to Consoles Early 2027, PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / Switch 2 Confirmed

    Your best friend has vanished down a suspiciously large hole. There are traps, crumbling ledges, and one very unforgiving force waiting below: gravity. Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and Leverkusen-based indie studio Quad Head have officially announced that their breakout co-op cave adventure Pratfall is making the leap from PC to consoles — landing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2027. Pre-orders are scheduled to open late 2026.

    What Is Pratfall? — Dig, Fall, Rescue, Repeat

    Launched on Steam back in April 2026, Pratfall quickly won over players with its simple, irresistible premise: every dog owner would dive into the unknown for their best friend. Here, you do exactly that — and it’s chaotic, physics-heavy, and utterly hilarious.

    • Explore a massive, procedurally generated cave system — no two runs are identical across three distinct biomes
    • Dig, blast, and build your own path using pickaxes, drills, bombs, ziplines, and more
    • Team up — play solo or gather up to 4 players in smooth online co-op; catch friends as they fall, revive them when they don’t stick the landing… or just toss them into hazards if you’re feeling chaotic
    • Find all the missing dogs — it turns out yours isn’t the only one who vanished; rescue pups, earn rewards, and unlock cosmetic treats from the park’s gumball machines
    • Voice proximity chat — hear your teammates echo as they drift apart into the dark; panic sounds even better when it’s distant
    • Destructible terrain — walls, floors, and bridges can be broken, blown up, or mined away; the world is as fragile as your balance

    From Steam Hit to Full Console Launch

    Originally self-published by Quad Head on PC, Pratfall caught Daedalic’s eye with its infectious blend of approachable fun and genuine challenge. The result? A publishing partnership that brings the game to every major console platform. For Quad Head — a small team based in Leverkusen, Germany — this marks their biggest milestone yet, turning a beloved indie hit into a cross-platform favourite.

    Table

    PlatformRelease WindowPre-Orders
    PlayStation 5Early 2027Late 2026
    Xbox Series XSEarly 2027
    Nintendo Switch 2Early 2027Late 2026
    PC (Steam)Available Now—

    Why It Works — Gravity Is the Real Villain

    Pratfall’s genius lies in its refusal to let you feel safe. Ledges crumble, jumps miss, and one mistimed step can send you tumbling through multiple screens of dark cavern. Yet it never feels unfair — just gloriously funny. You’ll laugh at your own clumsiness, cheer when a teammate catches you, and groan when someone’s explosive enthusiasm takes out the floor beneath everyone. It’s co-op designed to bring you closer — mostly so you can grab each other before plummeting.

    Ready to Jump?

    PC players can already grab Pratfall right now on Steam. Console keepers — mark your calendars: pre-orders open late this year, and the descent begins early 2027. Whether you’re rescuing your pup or just rescuing your friends from themselves, this is one cave expedition you won’t want to miss.

    More Info: Pratfall

    #Pratfall #DaedalicEntertainment #QuadHead #CoOpGaming #IndieDev #PhysicsGame #CaveAdventure #NintendoSwitch2 #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #PCGaming #Steam #RescueTheDog #Early2027 #Techmash

  • Tipsy Astronauts, Jetpack Chaos — Drunkonauts Blasts Off November 4

    Tipsy Astronauts, Jetpack Chaos — Drunkonauts Blasts Off November 4

    Grab your space suit and your sense of humour — the most chaotic crew in the galaxy has locked in its launch date. Publisher Enchanted Crafts Studios and developer Nebula Developers Lab have confirmed that Drunkonauts, their uproarious 8-player physics party game, lands on Steam on November 4, 2026. The news arrived alongside a brand-new Release Date Trailer, debuting right now as part of Steam Next Fest — and you can play the free demo immediately.

    What Is Drunkonauts?

    Up to eight players step into the boots of astronauts who’ve had one too many before takeoff. Gravity is low, coordination is nonexistent, and jetpacks are more hazard than help. It’s pure ragdoll-physics mayhem — every punch, shove, and misfired booster sends you tumbling across the map, and staying upright is half the battle.

    “Battle friends in local or online matches, use unpredictable movement and wacky attacks to send opponents flying, stay on the map, avoid dangerous hazards and claim victory!”

    Game Modes & Mayhem

    There’s more than one way to rule the station:

    • Free For All — Every astronaut for themselves. Last one not floating into deep space wins
    • King of the Hill — Hold the glowing zone longer than anyone else
    • Hold The Crown — Grab the crown and hang onto it — even if everyone’s trying to knock it off your head

    All modes support 8 players online or locally, with Remote Play Together so even friends without the game can join the fun. Customise your astronaut, pick your favourite ridiculous weapon, and prepare to lose your balance — a lot.

    Steam Next Fest — Demo Live Now

    The free demo is available throughout Steam Next Fest, running 19–26 October 2026:

    • Jump straight into matches with friends or strangers
    • Try out the wobbly controls and chaotic jetpack physics
    • Get a feel for the maps before the full release
    • Watch the brand-new Release Date Trailer on YouTube — see just how wild the matches get

    Release Details

    DetailInfo
    Release Date4 November 2026
    PlatformSteam (PC)
    PriceUS $9.99
    PlayersUp to 8 — online or local
    DemoFree now ? 26 Oct via Steam Next Fest
    Wishlist[Drunkonauts Steam Store Page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3603900/Drunkonauts/)

    Ready to Blast Off?

    It’s the kind of game where losing is just as funny as winning — where your best-laid plans go sideways and you end up propelled across the map by your own jetpack. Perfect for game nights, streamers, and anyone who thinks space should be loud, messy, and ridiculous.

    Play the demo now on Steam, wishlist the game, and get your crew together — November 4 can’t come soon enough.

    More Info: Drunkonauts

    #Drunkonauts #EnchantedCraftsStudios #NebulaDevelopersLab #PartyGame #PhysicsGame #SteamNextFest #Steam #PCGaming #Multiplayer #IndieGame #Jetpack #ComedyGame #GamingNews #November2026

  • Pooper Scooper: The Physics Rage Game Turns Litter Duty Into a Test of Patience

    Pooper Scooper: The Physics Rage Game Turns Litter Duty Into a Test of Patience

    Cleaning the litter box is nobody’s favourite job — but what if it was also the hardest game you’ve played all year?

    Developed by Zemore Indie Games, LLC, Pooper Scooper is a physics-based rage game that takes one of life’s most mundane tasks and turns it into a precision challenge that will have you gripping your mouse and questioning your life choices. What sounds like a simple trip from litter box to trash bin quickly becomes a battle of balance, timing, and nerves — and yes, it’s exactly as chaotic as it sounds.

    Simple Premise — Nightmarish Execution

    The goal is straightforward: scoop the waste out of the litter box, carry it across the room, and drop it into the bin. That’s it. No dungeons, no apocalypses, no alien invasions — just a scoop, a mess, and a trash can.

    But Pooper Scooper isn’t interested in making things easy. There is no “scoop” button. Instead, you manually control every movement of the tool — lowering, raising, tilting, rotating, and shifting it with pinpoint accuracy. The physics system means every load shifts, wobbles, and threatens to slide off the edge if you move too fast or tilt the wrong way.

    “Position your scoop, lower it down, push it, raise it, and do your best not to accidentally throw it across the room while you bring it to the bin.”

    Weight, Balance, and Very Bad Cats

    Three things stand between you and a clean room:

    • Physics That Fights Back — Different shapes and sizes affect how the load sits. Heavier loads are harder to balance; awkward shapes slide around mid-transit. You’ll constantly choose between fewer risky trips or multiple safer ones.
    • Chaotic Cats — Your feline companions don’t just watch. They wander, dart around, and even fly across the room. Bump one while carrying a full scoop, and everything goes tumbling — level failed.
    • Cluttered Environments — As you progress, rooms get messier. Stacked furniture blocks paths, bins hide in awkward corners, and every level demands a new strategy.

    Born From Real Life — Made to Frustrate

    Created by Filipino developers Hans Andre Abila and Arvin Padua under Zemore Indie Games, the idea grew straight from personal experience — the frustration of a task that should be simple but never is.

    The result is a game that sits somewhere between Getting Over It, I Am Bread, and your most chaotic household chore. It’s designed to be funny, deeply frustrating, and weirdly satisfying when you finally nail a clean run.

    Coming Soon — Alpha Playtest Open Now

    Pooper Scooper is targeting release in Q4 2026 on Steam. An Alpha playtest is currently accepting applications — you can request access directly through the Steam store page.

    Ready to Scoop?

    It’s a game about focus, finesse, and accepting that sometimes things will go flying across the room — and that’s okay. You’ll laugh, you’ll rage, and you’ll never look at your cat quite the same way again.

    The message is simple: The poop must be scooped. Are you up to the challenge?

    More Info: Pooper Scooper

    #PooperScooper #ZemoreIndieGames #IndieGame #PhysicsGame #RageGame #Steam #PCGaming #IndieDev #ComedyGame #SimulationGame #GamingNews #Techmash

  • Full Throttle — Cleared Hot Drops Free Chapter 2: Jungle Storm Update!

    Full Throttle — Cleared Hot Drops Free Chapter 2: Jungle Storm Update!

    Dust off your rotors — it’s time to head into the trees.

    Developer Not Knowing Corporation and publisher MicroProse Software have launched Chapter 2: Jungle Storm — a massive, free campaign update for their physics-driven helicopter shooter Cleared Hot, available right now on Steam for all owners.

    Nine New Missions. One Lush, Dangerous Jungle.

    Jungle Storm expands the world of Cleared Hot with a brand-new nine-mission campaign featuring playtime on par with Chapter 1, plus a climactic boss encounter you won’t see coming. You’ll fly through dense canopies, battle sudden storms, and face enemies that know exactly how to use the terrain against you.

    What’s New in the Jungle?

    • Two helicopters join the fleet — the Ka-52 Alligator attack craft and the massive MH-53 Pave Low heavy-lift helicopter, both chosen by the community
    • Unique abilities for all 11 helicopters — every chopper now has a signature power reflecting its real-world role; no two fly or fight quite the same way
    • Utility Slot system — equip flares, chaff, EMP bursts, airstrike calls, and smoke grenades; grab them from the world or upgrade them in the hangar
    • Dynamic weather — fly through rain, lightning, and thunder; visibility shifts with the storm
    • Fresh threats — BTR armoured carriers, Shilka anti-aircraft vehicles, gunboats, swift boats, and swarms of deadly drones await
    • Customise your ride — unlock helicopter skins using in-game currency
    • Level editor & mod support — build your own missions and share them with the community via early file-based modding tools
    • Enhanced physics — reworked buoyancy and water interaction, plus a refined weapon overheating system

    Overwhelmingly Positive — and Still Growing

    Since launching in Early Access last November, Cleared Hot has earned Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam — 96% approval across over 3,000 players. Chapter 2 is the game’s biggest update yet, shaped directly by community feedback and delivered at no extra cost.

    Ready to Lift Off?

    Chapter 2: Jungle Storm is live right now — simply launch Cleared Hot to download. The game is also currently 20% off on Steam until 29 October, so new pilots can join the fight at a discount.

    From desert dunes to jungle canopies — the mission continues. Will you answer the call?

    More Info: Cleared Hot

    #ClearedHot #MicroProse #NotKnowingCorporation #Techmash #HelicopterSim #FlightGame #IndieDev #FreeUpdate #SteamEarlyAccess #PhysicsGame #PCGaming

  • Take Flight — STONEFEATHER Demo Soars onto Steam October 8!

    Take Flight — STONEFEATHER Demo Soars onto Steam October 8!

    The wind has vanished from the world — and it’s up to you to bring it back. Indie developer ACGames has announced the first playable demo for STONEFEATHER, their atmospheric physics-driven flying adventure, launching free on Steam October 8, 2026.

    Where Did the Wind Go?

    STONEFEATHER unfolds in a world where the wind has all but disappeared. You play as a young flyer discovering the ancient art of movement — diving to build speed, catching updrafts, and gliding across vast landscapes. There are no enemies to fight and no weapons to wield: your only tool is flight itself.

    What the demo delivers:

    • The Plains region — your first open playground to master the skies
    • Physics-first flight — dive, pull up, bank, and ride air currents; speed and momentum are everything
    • Ancient ruins & hidden paths — explore at your own pace; curiosity is your compass
    • Free the trapped spirits — locate and release animal spirits bound in stone, gradually restoring breath to the world
    • The story begins — uncover why the wind fell silent and what you can do to reawaken it

    Two Festivals, One Launch

    The demo lands alongside two Steam events:

    • Unmistakable Steam Festival — Oct 8–12, 2026
    • Birds of Play Steam Digital Showcase — Oct 10–16, 2026

    That means you’ll have over a week to soar through the Plains, learn the ropes, and see what all the excitement is about.

    No Combat. Just Fly.

    STONEFEATHER is built around the pure joy and freedom of movement. Every flight feels different — the air responds to how you move, and mastering the currents is a reward in itself. Whether you’re sweeping low over golden grass or circling high above crumbling towers, the world is yours to explore.

    Wishlist STONEFEATHER & grab the demo Oct 8:

    The wind is waiting. Will you answer the call?

    Find out more here

    #STONEFEATHER #ACGames #SteamDemo #PhysicsGame #FlyingAdventure #Exploration #IndieGame #CozyGaming #BirdsOfPlay #UnmistakableFest #GamingNews #TechMash

  • Good Luck Coming Soon to PC: The Urban Survival Game That Wants You to Fail

    Good Luck Coming Soon to PC: The Urban Survival Game That Wants You to Fail

    If you’ve ever felt like the universe was personally conspiring against you because you were five minutes late for a meeting, a new indie title is about to turn that anxiety into a full-blown competitive sport. Good Luck, developed by Happybara Games, is officially bringing its unique brand of “urban survival” and “rage-platforming” to PC via Steam on April 8, 2026.

    Forget surviving a zombie apocalypse or a deserted island; in Good Luck, your greatest enemies are gravity, physics, and a very poorly timed banana peel.

    What is Good Luck?

    At its core, Good Luck is a third-person physics-based platformer that takes the “rage game” subgenre (think Getting Over It or Only Up!) and drops it into a chaotic metropolitan setting.

    The premise is deceptively simple: You have a meeting to get to. Unfortunately, the city is having a catastrophic day. Everything that can go wrong will go wrong. Whether it’s an exploding trash can, a falling streetlight, or just a slippery sidewalk, the environment is actively trying to reset your progress.

    Key Gameplay Features

    • The Urban Jungle: Navigate rooftops, busy streets, and treacherous construction sites.
    • Physics-Based Chaos: Every movement is dictated by unpredictable physics. One wrong step can send you careening off a ledge or into a deadly trap.
    • Zero Forgiveness: This is a true survival test. There are no checkpoints. If you fail, you’re back at the very beginning of your commute.
    • “Rage” Mechanics: Borrowing from the best (and most frustrating) of the genre, the game is designed to test your patience and your precision.

    Suffer Together: 5-Player Co-Op

    While many rage games are solitary experiences of quiet desperation, Good Luck leans into the comedy of errors. The game features online co-op for up to 5 players.

    In multiplayer mode, the frustration transforms into slapstick gold. You can watch your friends plummet to their doom, accidentally knock each other into traps, or—if you’re feeling particularly altruistic—try to coordinate your way through the chaos. There is nothing quite like losing twenty minutes of progress because your buddy tripped over a bin and took the whole squad down with them.

    PC System Requirements

    If you’re ready to test your luck, make sure your rig is up to the task. The requirements are relatively modest, making it accessible for most urban survivors:

    ComponentMinimum Requirement
    OSWindows 10 64-bit
    ProcessorIntel Quad Core 3GHz+
    Memory8 GB RAM
    GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580
    Storage3 GB available SSD space

    Final Thoughts

    Good Luck looks to be a perfect fit for streamers and groups of friends looking for a high-stakes, hilarious challenge. It’s a game that understands the inherent comedy in failure—even if that failure means starting a twenty-minute run all over again.

    Good Luck launches on Steam on April 8, 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions expected to follow later in the year.

    Pro-Tip: Maybe leave the breakable keyboard in the drawer for this one.

    Are you brave enough to tackle the commute from hell, or will you be sticking to working from home?

    Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/9gNdA

    #GoodLuck #IndieGame #RageGame #Platformer #PhysicsGame #Multiplayer #CoopGaming #FunnyMoments #GamingClips #TryNotToRage #HappybaraGames

  • Marble’s Marbles is OFFICIALLY launching on Steam this Wednesday, Jan 7!

    Marble’s Marbles is OFFICIALLY launching on Steam this Wednesday, Jan 7!

    Visual-heavy, aesthetic, and “cosy but challenging.” It’s the 90s, you’re at the arcade, and you’ve got one quarter left.

    Marble’s Marbles captures that classic marble-rolling magic but brings it into 2026 with refined physics and stunning 8-bit-inspired worlds.

    From floating sky temples to treacherous dungeons, every level is a test of precision and momentum. It’s easy to pick up, but can you master the roll?

    Rolling onto Steam: January 7th.

    Tag your favourite co-pilot!

    Find out more here – https://store.steampowered.com/app/4137920/Marbles_Marbles/

    #MarblesMarbles #IndieGame #MarbleMadness #PhysicsGame #CozyGaming #GamerAesthetic #JamesOliver #Destined #games #gaming #gamers #videogames

  • New Blunt Damage update out now

    New Blunt Damage update out now

    In combat, there are many ways to overcome the enemy and in the case of Blunt Damage, there are plenty of weapons to choose from and a lot of different scenarios to enter. Yet at the end of the day, it’s all about being the last player standing. Grab your weapon and take on the opponents until the end, it is the way of the gladiators that we are talking about here.

    To find out more about the Blunt Damage game, go to the official game website here https://plebeianstudio.com/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/ZzSEY

    #BluntDamage #games #gaming #gamers #newgames #gladiomori #hema #physicsgame #BonusStagePublishing #organs #damage #battles #combat #wepaons #gameupdate #PlebeianStudio