Get your gear ready and watch your back, because the ultimate wilderness excursion is just around the corner! Developers Huntin’ Buddies Wildlife Management have officially dropped a brand-new release date trailer to mark the final countdown for their highly anticipated game, Huntin’ Buddies.
Arriving on Steam in just one week on July 24th, 2026, this 4-player co-op horror-comedy is about to change the way you look at the great outdoors.
Welcome to the Forbidden National Park
Set deep within the eerie boundaries of a strictly forbidden national park, Huntin’ Buddies blends chaotic multiplayer teamwork with spine-chilling scares and laugh-out-loud comedy. You and up to three friends will step into the boots of a wildlife management crew tasked with tracking down elusive—and terrifying—creatures.
The newly released trailer offers a chaotic, action-packed sneak peek at the bizarre anomalies, atmospheric environments, and monstrous threats lurking in the shadows of the park. From botched stealth attempts to hilarious friendly-fire accidents, it’s clear that surviving this expedition will require quick thinking, serious firepower, and a lot of luck.
Survival is Optional, Laughs are Guaranteed
Whether you are setting up traps, tracking mysterious footprints, or running for your absolute life when things inevitably go sideways, Huntin’ Buddies promises a perfect blend of genuine tension and comedic gaming nights.
Mark your calendars for July 24th, round up your squad, and head over to Steam to wishlist the game today. As the developers themselves put it: Good luck. You’ll need it.
If you’ve listened to any of Jeff Rosenstock’s anthemic tracks, or spun records from indie-punk staples like Hard Girls and Shinobu, you already know Mike Huguenor. Celebrated for his razor-sharp riffsmanship and iconic guitar tone, Huguenor has spent years pushing the boundaries of what six strings can do.
Now, he’s pushing a few different buttons.
In an awesome twist for both music fans and retro gamers, Huguenor has officially announced his debut video game: Surfing the Web With the Alien: The Game!
Scheduled to drop on August 20, the game serves as a playable, retro side-scrolling companion to his critically acclaimed 2025 sophomore solo album of the same name, arriving just in time to celebrate the record’s one-year anniversary.
Here is everything you need to know about this incredibly unique DIY project.
A Playable Love Letter to Indie Rock & Retro Gaming
Surfing the Web With the Alien: The Game is a 10-level side-scrolling adventure where each stage corresponds to a track from the original album. The game follows a musician protagonist on a quest to put on an unforgettable performance, and the levels lean heavily into the chaotic, unpredictable energy of life on the road.
Players will face obstacles that range from the painfully relatable to the completely absurd:
The Mundane: Dealing with gear mishaps, like a guitar breaking right during equipment load-in.
The Supernatural: Fending off a ravenous horde of killer zombies using nothing but the sheer power of rock and roll.
The Finale: A climactic rhythm-game showdown where you finally take the stage for the ultimate gig.
Huguenor, a self-taught programmer who hadn’t touched coding since messing around with HTML in the year 2000, built the game entirely by hand. He treated the development process with the exact same DIY punk ethos that defines his music career—balancing the coding desk while touring with Jeff Rosenstock and writing his upcoming literary debut, Elvis is Dead, I’m Still Alive: The Story of Asian Man Records.
“I find the element of surprise to be really important in art,” Huguenor shared, explaining that the game’s unpredictable detours mirror the real-life problem-solving of a touring musician. He views the medium as “another format for narrative… like sliding another frame into a projector.”
Expect plenty of nostalgic nods throughout the levels, with gameplay and visual design drawing inspiration from classics like Castlevania, EarthBound, old-school skateboarding games, and Frogger.
Real physical Game Boy Cartridges?!
For the ultimate collectors, this isn’t just a digital download. While the game will be readily available for PC players on Steam and itch.io, Huguenor is also releasing hand-assembled, limited-edition physical Game Boy cartridges!
The rollout follows his newly founded imprint, Infinite Baffle Records, which recently launched a full 8-bit recreation of the album (Surfing the Web With the Alien: 8-Bit) to perfectly score your retro playthrough.
Mark Your Calendars
Whether you’re a devout fan of the San Jose punk scene, a lover of instrumental post-punk, or a retro gaming enthusiast looking to dust off your old handheld, this is a crossover you won’t want to miss.
Surfing the Web With the Alien: The Game launches on August 20. Head over to infinitebaffle.net to learn more, and get ready to shred your way through the apocalypse!
Indie game fans and cat lovers, assemble! The wait is nearly over. London-based developer Beyond The Pixels and publisher Pixel Doors have officially locked in July 30, 2026, as the official 1.0 launch date for Astro Burn on both Steam and GOG.
After months of collaborative fine-tuning during its highly active Early Access cycle, this colourful, retro-inspired “cute-’em-up” is finally ready to show off its ultimate, feature-packed definitive edition.
Here is everything you need to know about this adorable yet delightfully chaotic space adventure!
What is Astro Burn?
If you ever wondered what happens when you cross classic side-scrolling shooters like Parodius and Pop’n Twinbee with modern bullet-hell intensity and a genetically enhanced cat, you get Astro Burn.
The game follows Astro, a sassy space cat who was lured into experimental alien technology upgrades with the promise of delicious fish treats. Stranded far from home, Astro (alongside her chatty robotic companion AL) must blast through waves of absurd, screen-filling creature overlords to find a way back.
A Community-Crafted Masterpiece
The journey to the 1.0 launch has been nothing short of spectacular. Thanks to an incredibly passionate community, the game’s recent Kickstarter campaign blew past its goals, landing at over 150% funded.
Because of this massive support, physical media collectors can look forward to a premium retro physical release (courtesy of 33 Games), complete with custom USB cartridges, cassette tape soundtracks, and exclusive lore-filled trading cards.
Director HaZ Dulull and the development team have worked hand-in-hand with players—gathering feedback from Discord, Steam reviews, TwitchCon, and IGN Live—to elevate Astro Burn from a passion project into a highly polished, modern-retro masterpiece.
What’s New in Version 1.0?
The 1.0 update is absolutely packed with content, adjustments, and some of the most delightfully unhinged features we’ve seen in an indie game:
The Epic Conclusion: Guide Astro through Levels 8 and 9 to finally experience the end of her narrative campaign.
Couch Co-op & Competitive Play: Take on the alien hordes with a friend in local co-op across seven distinct levels.
Weaponised Snacks & Kitten Rescues: Standard bullets have been swapped out for delicious flying treats so you can defeat giant bosses (like PooBear on the Party Bus) with food! Plus, rescue lost kittens mid-run to trigger custom animations and score massive bonus points.
“Cat TV” & ASMR Modes: In one of the most unique additions yet, real-life cats can watch three specialised “Cat TV” channels on-screen. Meanwhile, humans can wind down between chaotic bullet-hell runs with a relaxing “ASMR Mode” featuring ambient ocean waves and cat purrs.
Speedrunner Paradise: Master the game with new high-risk “Speed Zones” (including a Turbo setting) and test out upgraded weapon spreads.
Steam Deck Verified: The game is fully optimised for on-the-go play on the Steam Deck and Valve’s Steam Machine, featuring highly readable custom fonts and localisation across eight new languages (including Japanese, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).
“Meowcromatic” Mode: Originally designed as an accessibility color-blind option, this highly requested community favourite turns the game into a gorgeous monochrome homage to Mad Max: Fury Road – Black & Chrome Edition.
Get Ready for Lift-off!
Mark your calendars for July 30th! Whether you want to climb the leaderboards, save adorable kittens, or just let your real-life pet enjoy some Cat TV while you dodge neon lasers, Astro Burn promises an unforgettable, action-packed retro experience.
Head over to Steam and GOG to wishlist the game today!
If you have ever stared at a conveyor-belt sushi platter and thought, “I bet that piece of tuna nigiri could run a sub-ten-second sprint,” we have some brilliant news for you.
Japanese publishing giant Kodansha Ltd. has officially launched Wabisabi SushiDerby today! Released under their esteemed Kodansha Game Lab indie game division and developed by the talented folks at ITAMAE Studio, this incredibly charming, wonderfully bizarre title is ready to take the gaming world by storm.
Even better? It is available right now on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam for just $4.99 (that is literally less than a high-street Salmon Roll!).
The Ultimate Sushi Training Simulation (Yes, Really!)
In Wabisabi SushiDerby, you step into the flour-dusted shoes of an apprentice sushi chef. But you won’t just be prepping ingredients for hungry customers. Instead, your goal is to craft, customise, and train the ultimate sushi athletes to compete in high-stakes derby races.
Your ultimate destination? Winning the highly coveted “S1” Galaxy Cup to prove you are the finest sushi master in the universe.
Here is what you can look forward to on your journey:
Mould Your Champions: Choose from over 20 different toppings—from classic salmon to squid—each boasting unique stats, abilities and hilarious skills (like blinding opponents with squid ink or leaving sticky goo on the track).
A Crucial Training Regimen: Personalise your training sessions using cards that buff your racer’s acceleration, top speed and stamina. But be warned—sushi has a short shelf life! You only have a few in-game days to train your star athlete before it is time to retire them and roll a fresh competitor.
Dodge the Chopsticks! During the frantic races, you can’t just sit back. You must actively cheer on your sushi to give them explosive speed boosts. This is especially vital when giant, hungry customer chopsticks swoop down from the sky to snatch your racer off the track. If they get eaten, they are gone!
Sweet Indie Charm: With an adorable aesthetic and a lighthearted sense of humour, it’s no surprise the game bagged the prestigious “Kids Award” at BitSummit.
A Bite-Sized Bargain
Wabisabi SushiDerby is the perfect gaming comfort food. It combines the strategic depth of a light management simulator with the pure, chaotic joy of a casual racer.
With its incredibly low price point of just $4.99, there is absolutely no reason not to dive in. Whether you are playing on the go with your Nintendo Switch or cosyed up at your PC, this is one delicious indie gem you do not want to miss.
Head over to the Steam Store or Nintendo eShop today, prep your rice, and we will see you at the starting line!
If you’ve ever watched The Traitors, stayed up late playing Werewolf, or simply thought, “I could absolutely trick my friends into a swift and sudden demise,” indie developer Ghost Camp has some fantastic news for you.
Today officially marks the launch of Forest of Deceit, a Jackbox-esque social deduction party game built for 4 to 8 players. Best of all? It’s dropping almost everywhere—hitting Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S right now.
A Cursed Woods, A Looming Storm, and Total Betrayal
The setup is brilliantly simple: you and your friends are lost in a dark, cursed forest with a massive storm brewing on the horizon. If you don’t gather resources and build a solid shelter in time, everyone perishes.
The catch? The forest is actively driving some of your friends mad. A few players will secretly be designated as Traitors, tasked with sabotaging the shelter, stealing resources, and getting innocent players lost in the woods. Every round concludes with a tense, finger-pointing discussion where players vote to exile whoever they think is acting a bit too shady.
No Extra Controllers? No Problem.
Borrowing the best page out of the Jackbox Party Pack playbook, Forest of Deceit eliminates the hassle of passing around multiple controllers. Only the host needs to own a copy of the game. Everyone else can jump right into the lobby using their own smartphones, tablets, or web browsers to receive secret information, check their roles, and cast their underhanded votes.
This makes it an incredibly accessible casual party game, accommodating everyone from hardcore strategy enthusiasts to non-gamer family members. It also features fully customizable house rules, giving it endless replay value for local couch co-op sessions or remote Discord game nights via screen-share.
Oh, and there is a massive cherry on top for sci-fi and fantasy fans: the entire game is narrated by the legendary Sylvester McCoy (the Seventh Doctor in Doctor Who and Radagast the Brown in The Hobbit trilogy), adding a delightfully eccentric atmosphere to your impending doom.
Launch Details, Pricing, and Nintendo Switch Status
Forest of Deceit is available today with the following launch details:
Platforms Available Now: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Steam Pricing: £8.99 / €9.99 (plus a 10% launch discount if you grab it early!).
Console Pricing: Expected to be essentially at parity with the Steam price, with minor regional adjustments.
What about Nintendo Switch? Ghost Camp has officially announced that the Switch version is on the way and is expected to release later this month.
Gather your group, boot up your mobile browsers, and prepare to find out which of your friends is an absolute snake.
The zombie apocalypse has never looked so good—or been so incredibly successful.
MY.GAMES, the leading European video game developer and publisher, is officially popping the champagne (and loading the shotguns) to celebrate the 8th anniversary of its hit mobile zombie base-building shooter, Left to Survive.
Now in its eighth year, this powerhouse title is proving that the undead genre is livelier than ever. With a community of dedicated survivors spanning the globe, Left to Survive continues to drive massive player engagement. To date, the game has reached an astounding 85 million installs and generated over $170 million in lifetime revenue.
To thank the millions of players who have fought, built, and raided their way to the top, MY.GAMES is hosting a massive, month-long anniversary celebration packed with exclusive content, unique rewards, and game-changing events. Here is everything you need to know about joining the party.
What’s Happening in the Anniversary Celebration?
Whether you are a seasoned veteran with a heavily fortified base or a fresh recruit looking to take down your first horde, July is the perfect time to jump in. The anniversary rollout is packed with features designed to reward the community:
1. The Festive Barbecue Event Series (July 13 – July 27)
Continuing the game’s annual birthday tradition, players can dive into the Festive Barbecue event series. This two-week extravaganza features:
Themed Missions: New tactical challenges to test your survival instincts.
Unique Zombie Skins: Face off against some festive (and frightening) new undead variants on the battlefield.
2. The Ultimate Anniversary Weapon: Lightning Ricochet Sniper Rifle
The crown jewel of this year’s celebration is an exclusive, limited-edition anniversary sniper rifle.
The Highlight: This weapon features the game-changing Lightning Ricochet perk. This introduces charged shots and jaw-dropping chain lightning visual effects, allowing players to decimate entire zombie hordes in style with just a single trigger pull.
3. A Month of Daily Gifts: The Birthday Advent Calendar
The celebration doesn’t stop when the barbecue ends. Throughout the entire month of July, players can log in daily to access a special Birthday Advent Calendar. Each day brings a new surprise, unlocking exclusive gifts, essential resources, and premium rewards just for showing up.
Reflecting on Eight Years of Survival
Reaching nearly a decade in the highly competitive mobile gaming market is no small feat. Dmitry Lyust, Operations Director of the Whalekit studio at MY.GAMES, shared his excitement over the milestone:
“Celebrating eight years of Left to Survive is an incredible milestone for our team, and we’re excited to share this moment with our players around the world. Over the years, we’ve continued to expand the game to keep the experience fresh and engaging… We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey.”
The game’s longevity is largely due to Whalekit’s commitment to constant evolution. Over the past year alone, the studio introduced:
Two brand-new event series to shake up the meta.
The highly destructive Rocket Launcher weapon class.
The terrifying Chimera zombie pushing players to adapt their base defences and tactical approaches.
Join the Fight Today!
If you haven’t already built your sanctuary, recruited your band of survivors, and taken to the skies in helicopter raids, there has never been a better time to start.
Left to Survive is free-to-play and available right now across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Steam, and the MY.GAMES launcher.
Grab your gear, claim your daily calendar rewards, and get ready to light up the undead. Happy 8th Anniversary, Left to Survive!
If you’ve spent the last few years looking at your gaming library and thinking, “I really wish someone would mash up the tight, arcade spaceflight of Star Fox with the intense, heavy customisation of Armored Core,” then your very specific wish has just been granted.
Meet Rogue Eclipse, an upcoming spacefighter roguelike developed by the UK-based micro-studio Huskrafts and published by Outersloth—the indie publishing label founded by the team behind Among Us.
And the best news? It is officially blasting onto PC via Steam on August 7th, 2026!
What is Rogue Eclipse?
At its core, Rogue Eclipse is an edge-of-your-seat, arcade-style space shooter designed with a high-stakes roguelike loop. You play as a pilot on the absolute front lines of a war for humanity’s survival.
The gameplay loop is simple to understand but incredibly tough to master: Try, die, upgrade, and try again. Here is what makes this indie gem stand out from the crowd:
Arabesque Futurism Aesthetic: Forget the sterile, cold grey metals of typical sci-fi. Rogue Eclipse features a stunning, vibrant art direction inspired by Middle Eastern and North African design elements.
High-Octane Combat: You aren’t just dogfighting in empty space. You’ll be weaving through massive, destructible environments and diving directly inside gargantuan enemy behemoths to blow them up from the inside out.
Deep Customisation: Much like the mech-building joy of Armored Core, you can continuously upgrade, tweak, and personalise your starfighter to suit your playstyle as your run progresses.
“Indie developers got tired of waiting for a new Star Fox, so they’re making their own.” — The Verge
Backed by Indie Royalty
Behind this ambitious title is a fascinating partnership. The game is the debut title from Husban Siddiqi (aka Huskrafts), a highly talented solo developer and recipient of both an Epic MegaGrant and a Creative England New Ideas Fund.
To help bring this vision to the finish line, Outersloth stepped in. Established by Innersloth to fund indie developers sustainably while allowing them to keep their creative freedom, the label’s backing is a massive seal of approval. If the minds behind Among Us are championing this, you know there’s something special under the hood.
Play It Early!
If you happen to be in London or heading to upcoming conventions, you might not have to wait until August 7th to test your piloting skills.
London Showcase: The game will be playable at the “For One Night Only” event in London on July 29th, 2026.
Wishlist Now: Head over to the Rogue Eclipse Steam Page to check out the brand-new release date trailer and add it to your wishlist.
Get ready to strap in, pilots. Space combat is getting a massive upgrade this summer.
If you ever feel a little lonely staring at your monitor all day, or if you just need a reminder that it’s completely okay to do absolutely nothing sometimes, SQOOL has some great news for you.
SQOOL Co., Ltd.—the Tokyo-based powerhouse known for running video game news media and providing top-tier game marketing support—has officially announced the release date for its latest in-house project. Mark your calendars: Sill Sticks is coming to your PC desktop on July 20, 2026!
What is Sill Sticks?
Developed as the spiritual sister app to SQOOL’s popular cat desktop companion Sill Cats, Sill Sticks takes a much more laid-back approach to virtual companionship.
Instead of an energetic feline jumping across your browser tabs, this app introduces you to Bota, a delightfully lazy stickman whose entire life mission is to loaf around your desktop at his own relaxed pace.
Work hard, loaf harder. Bota won’t get in the way of your workflow or clutter your screen. He mostly keeps a low profile, occasionally muttering to himself or starting a casual, low-stakes conversation with you just to liven up your workday.
Free-to-Play and Highly Customizable
The core app will be completely free to download on Steam. However, if you want to spice up your desktop ecosystem or give Bota a bit more flair, SQOOL is dropping two day-one DLC packs alongside the main release:
The Partner Pack ($1.99 / ¥265): Adds a second companion character to hang out on your screen alongside Bota.
The Dress Up Pack ($0.99 / ¥160): Allows you to customise Bota’s body colours, give him various hats (like a wizard hat or crown), and change his speech bubble aesthetics.
Launch Discount Alert! Both DLC packs will be available at a 10% discount for the first 14 days following the July 20 launch.
SQOOL has also confirmed that, just like Sill Cats, Sill Sticks will receive regular post-launch updates to bring even more content, features, and idle animations to your screen over time. If you need a tiny, low-maintenance pixel buddy to keep you company during late-night gaming sessions or tedious spreadsheets, keep an eye on Steam next Monday!
Ready to meet Bota? You can check out the official Sill Sticks trailer on YouTube and wishlist the app directly on its official Steam Page.
Step right up, thrill-seekers and horror fans! If you’ve ever looked at a vintage theme park mascot and thought, “Yeah, that thing definitely wants to eat my soul,” then we have some brilliant news for you.
Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms publishing label and indie developer Atmos Games (the brilliant minds behind Pinstripe and Neversong) have officially pulled back the curtain. Twisted Tower, the atmospheric action-adventure FPS set in a deeply unsettling, abandoned 1950s amusement resort, is officially launching on August 18 for PC via Steam!
This Ain’t a Small World After All…
Described as a macabre cocktail of BioShock meets Willy Wonka, Twisted Tower drops players into a beautifully twisted, retro-inspired funhouse that has long since been abandoned by regular tourists. Instead, the park’s resident fairy-tale mascots have been cooped up for decades—and trust us, they are absolutely dying to give you a “hug.”
Your objective? Battle your way to the summit of the tower, survive the deadly traps, solve twisted puzzles, and try to rescue the love of your life.
Check out what you are getting with your ticket to the park:
Five Hauntingly Immersive Levels: Explore a gorgeous but terrifying 1950s resort across uniquely themed zones, including a creepy hotel, a dilapidated waterpark, a clown casino, a carnival forest, and a retro-futuristic space station.
Punchy, Bloody Gunplay: Face off against legions of corrupted mascots in fast-paced, hard-hitting FPS action.
A Toyish (But Deadly) Arsenal: Forget your standard assault rifles. You’ll be upgrading and wielding a wacky array of weaponry, featuring a whack-a-mole mallet, a rubber-band pistol, a dart-throwing Tommy Gun, a bubblegum-spitting chain-gun, and even a “farting” shotgun.
High Replayability: The game features dozens of unique paths to discover on different playthroughs, ensuring that your ascent up the tower feels fresh, unpredictable, and entirely personal every time.
Bizarre Traversal Mechanics: Collect weird toys as you progress to unlock new ways to jump, dash, and grapple your way up the structure.
“Twisted Tower splices Disneyland and BioShock together to create a macabre world of mischief and mayhem.”
Mark Your Calendars for August 18
Led by industry veteran Thomas Brush, Atmos Games has a stellar track record for crafting games bursting with distinct artistic style and deep emotional narratives. Backed by the action-heavy pedigree of 3D Realms, Twisted Tower is shaping up to be one of the most unique indie shooters of the year.
The gates to the resort officially open on August 18. Head over to Steam right now to add Twisted Tower to your wishlist and prepare for the ultimate ride from hell.
Are you brave enough to make it to the top? Let us know in the comments below!
If you spent 2025 pulling off high-speed, hyper-violent vampire parkour in the overwhelmingly positive boomer-slasher Bloodthief, solo developer Blargis is about to hand you a completely different kind of deck. But don’t expect a relaxing night at the casino.
Blargis has officially pulled back the curtain on Blackout Jack, an upcoming story-driven, grimdark blackjack roguelike heading to PC via Steam. And if you’re eager to try your luck, you won’t have to wait long: the game’s first Steam playtest is officially launching on July 15.
The House Always Wins… Until You Kill the Dealer
Blackout Jack twists the familiar, high-stakes math of classic blackjack into a tense, tactical struggle for survival. Set in the rain-slicked, crooked alleys of a seedy medieval city, this isn’t just a game about beating the house—it’s a game where the house wants to take your literal mortality.
The core loop places you at a table against a sinister, death-dealing dealer. Your ultimate, secret objective? Murder him. To do that, you’ll need to survive card rounds by building insane combos and powerful deck synergies. You aren’t just hitting or standing; you’ll be manipulating the odds using:
Card-altering elixirs and boons to bend the rules.
Life-paid chips and multipliers to maximise your damage.
Strange relics were purchased from the local hostess using blood gems.
“I wanted to create an experience that blended a strong sense of mystery and narrative with the kind of gameplay where numbers keep going up and every run feels like it can spiral into something bigger.” — Developer Blargis
Explore a City Built on Secrets
What makes Blackout Jack particularly intriguing is that the game doesn’t end at the edge of the card table. When you step away from the dealer, you’ll be able to roam the grim midnight streets of the city.
The urban underbelly is populated by unscrupulous characters, shady denizens, and fellow conspirators. By exploring, you can uncover hidden tools like lockpicks and poisons, pick up cryptic lore, and buy vital items to stack the deck in your favour for your next run.
Naturally, death is a heavy feature in this grimdark world. But in true roguelike fashion, a gruesome game over isn’t the end. While death resets the night, you keep essential knowledge. Every failed run brings you one step closer to decoding the dark conspiracy binding the city together and permanently forcing the dealer to cash out.
Join the Playtest on July 15
If you love the psychological tension of Inscryption mixed with the addictive, rule-breaking card math of Balatro, Blackout Jack looks like it’s going to be a must-play.
Head over to the official Blackout Jack Steam Page right now to hit that wishlist button, and keep your eyes peeled for the playtest drop on July 15!
Get ready to test your nerves and your survival instincts. Indie developer Influsion Inc. has officially announced that its highly anticipated first-person survival horror game, SENARA: The Sacrament, is launching on Steam on July 30th.
If you think you’ve handled everything the horror genre has to throw at you, think again. SENARA is taking you out to open water, and there is nowhere to run.
Welcome Aboard the Terror
Set aboard a mysterious, derelict cruise liner teetering on the edge of ruin, SENARA: The Sacrament traps players in a claustrophobic, rust-eaten labyrinth. What was once a vessel of luxury has transformed into a floating purgatory.
As you navigate the decaying corridors and flooded decks, you aren’t just searching for a means of escape—you are fighting to stay alive against unspeakable horrors lurking in the shadows. The game promises a tense, atmospheric experience where every creak of the ship’s hull could be your last warning.
What to Expect:
Immersive First-Person Horror: Experience the terror up close with a deeply atmospheric POV that makes every corner feel dangerous.
A Haunting Setting: Explore a massive, decaying cruise liner filled with environmental storytelling and dark secrets.
Pure Survival: Resources are scarce, tension is high, and the entities hunting you aren’t showing any mercy.
Watch the Release Date Trailer
Want a taste of the dread awaiting you at sea? Catch a glimpse of its nautical nightmares in the official release date trailer below:
Mark Your Calendars
Will you uncover the dark truth behind the sacrament, or will you sink with the ship? Wishlist SENARA: The Sacrament on Steam now to ensure you’re ready to board on July 30th.
If you are a fan of old-school dungeon crawlers, unforgiving atmosphere, and punishing combat, you’ve likely noticed a certain dark fantasy title dominating your Steam recommendations lately. Developed by Polish indie studio Kasur Games and brought to life by publisher CobraTekku Games, Verho – Curse of Faces has quietly become one of the most talked-about cult hits in the indie RPG space, earning a stellar “Very Positive” rating from players.
Here is why this atmospheric gem is captivating gamers and why you need to step into the grim world of Yariv.
The Ultimate Tribute to King’s Field and 92-Era Gaming
For years, fans of FromSoftware’s precursor to Dark Souls—the legendary King’s Field series—have been starved for a true spiritual successor. Verho – Curse of Faces steps beautifully into that void.
Rather than chasing modern photorealism, the developers deliberately embraced a low-poly, 32-bit aesthetic. With its raw textures and eerie, claustrophobic level design, the game perfectly captures the nostalgic, oppressive charm of the original PlayStation 1 era. It’s a love letter to the 90s that relies on atmospheric tension rather than cheap jump scares.
A World Where Faces Equal Death
The narrative hook of Verho is as compelling as it is bleak. The world of Yariv has been ravaged by the Curse of Faces, a catastrophic phenomenon where revealing one’s bare face results in instant death. To survive, humanity hides behind unique, crafted masks.
Flex your Playstyle with Dynamic Masks
In a brilliant gameplay twist, your masks aren’t just for survival—they dictate your entire build. Verho completely ditches rigid class restrictions in favour of total freedom:
The Melee Juggernaut: Don heavy armour masks to tank hits and deliver brutal, slow-swinging strikes.
The Agile Duelist: Swap to lightweight masks built for speed, parrying, and quick counter-attacks.
The Mighty Mage: Channel devastating elemental spells to keep the horrors of Yariv at a distance.
Because you can switch up and specialise your character on the fly, the build variety gives the game massive replay value, something Steam reviewers have praised heavily.
From PC Cult Hit to Consoles
Having already taken Steam by storm with regular content expansions—including a massive New Game Plus update—the dark fantasy RPG is about to reach a whole new audience.
Mark your calendars:Verho – Curse of Faces is officially coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on July 30, 2026.
The console launch will land alongside a brand-new content update, meaning there has never been a better time to discover what lies beneath the mask. If you’ve been looking for a challenging, retro-fueled dark fantasy nightmare to lose yourself in, your quest ends in Yariv.
Verho – Curse of Faces is available now on PC via Steam and GOG, with console versions launching later this month for £20.99 / $24.99.
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