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This new roguelike is somehow both disgusting and wholesome at the same time: Morsels free demo is on Steam now

This new roguelike is somehow both disgusting and wholesome at the same time: Morsels free demo is on Steam now

Morsels is not a wholesome game, but underneath the layers of sewer grime, there are some surprisingly wholesome moments. Plus, it's a great new roguelike.

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June 20, 2025

This new roguelike is somehow both disgusting and wholesome at the same time: Morsels free demo is on Steam now
Take to the skies in this cozy indie game exploring an archipelago with a seaplane

Take to the skies in this cozy indie game exploring an archipelago with a seaplane

In Lou's Lagoon, you manage an aerial delivery service. Deliver packages, build radio towers, and enjoy island living by building your home on the beach.

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June 20, 2025

Take to the skies in this cozy indie game exploring an archipelago with a seaplane
Summer Game Fest's deadliest game: Omut's first boss killed me 66 times in fifteen minutes

Summer Game Fest's deadliest game: Omut's first boss killed me 66 times in fifteen minutes

Summer Game Fest had plenty of challenging video games to try, but I'm not sure anyone expected Omut, a small indie boss rush game, to take the crown.

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June 19, 2025

Summer Game Fest's deadliest game: Omut's first boss killed me 66 times in fifteen minutes
„Until Dawn meets Among Us” Supermassive's new sci-fi horror game Directive 8020 has a unique new feature

„Until Dawn meets Among Us” Supermassive's new sci-fi horror game Directive 8020 has a unique new feature

Supermassive's new horror game, Directive 8020, introduces a feature that allows players to explore the branching paths of the story. Does this remove stakes?

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June 18, 2025

„Until Dawn meets Among Us” Supermassive's new sci-fi horror game Directive 8020 has a unique new feature
„The perfect Marvel couch co-op game” Marvel Cosmic Invasion will be another hit from veteran beat 'em up developers

„The perfect Marvel couch co-op game” Marvel Cosmic Invasion will be another hit from veteran beat 'em up developers

Marvel Cosmic Invasion was developed by some of the best beat 'em up developers in the business, and its co-op elements make it a one-of-a-kind party game.

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June 18, 2025

„The perfect Marvel couch co-op game” Marvel Cosmic Invasion will be another hit from veteran beat 'em up developers
Anime-inspired soulslike from Summer Game Fest: Code Vein 2 early impressions

Anime-inspired soulslike from Summer Game Fest: Code Vein 2 early impressions

Code Vein 2 was announced at Summer Game Fest last weekend, and I had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation from Bandai Namco to get an early look.

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June 17, 2025

Anime-inspired soulslike from Summer Game Fest: Code Vein 2 early impressions
„Rogue 'em up” Absolum is an original roguelike beat 'em up from veteran developers and you can play the demo for a few more weeks

„Rogue 'em up” Absolum is an original roguelike beat 'em up from veteran developers and you can play the demo for a few more weeks

Dotemu, best known for many of their licensed beat 'em up games, is working on an original roguelike game called Absolum, and it's got a free demo on Steam.

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June 16, 2025

„Rogue 'em up” Absolum is an original roguelike beat 'em up from veteran developers and you can play the demo for a few more weeks
„Celeste was an inspiration” Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound demo is on Steam now

„Celeste was an inspiration” Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound demo is on Steam now

I didn't have much time at Summer Game Fest to play Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, but its puzzle platformer roots were apparent right from the start.

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June 16, 2025

„Celeste was an inspiration” Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound demo is on Steam now
„A spicy new indie RPG” Fight an evil corporation and reconnect the community through great food in Dosa Divas

„A spicy new indie RPG” Fight an evil corporation and reconnect the community through great food in Dosa Divas

Dosa Divas from Outerloop Games is a new RPG about saving a community from a corporate fast-food overlord by cooking incredible meals with a giant mech.

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June 13, 2025

„A spicy new indie RPG” Fight an evil corporation and reconnect the community through great food in Dosa Divas
„Orientation is like a scene from Indiana Jones” My time with the Escape Academy 2's Summer Game Fest demo

„Orientation is like a scene from Indiana Jones” My time with the Escape Academy 2's Summer Game Fest demo

Last weekend at Summer Game Fest, I had an hour to play the demo for Escape Academy 2, but I could have easily played for several more.

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June 12, 2025

„Orientation is like a scene from Indiana Jones” My time with the Escape Academy 2's Summer Game Fest demo
„A roadtrip down memory lane” Mixtape is a wonderful blend of gameplay, music, humor, and nostalgia

„A roadtrip down memory lane” Mixtape is a wonderful blend of gameplay, music, humor, and nostalgia

Mixtape is like an interactive coming-of-age movie. After spending half an hour with it at Summer Game Fest, it's one of my most anticipated games of the year.

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June 12, 2025

„A roadtrip down memory lane” Mixtape is a wonderful blend of gameplay, music, humor, and nostalgia
Pokemon meets WarioWare in this Game Boy-inspired RPG: Petal Runner needs to be on your wishlist

Pokemon meets WarioWare in this Game Boy-inspired RPG: Petal Runner needs to be on your wishlist

Petal Runner is a gorgeous retro-inspired pixel-art RPG that combines creature collecting with an array of mini-games, and it's all handcrafted by two people.

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June 12, 2025

Pokemon meets WarioWare in this Game Boy-inspired RPG: Petal Runner needs to be on your wishlist
Heart Machine's secret sauce for Possessor(s) is banter, play the demo now as part of Steam Next Fest

Heart Machine's secret sauce for Possessor(s) is banter, play the demo now as part of Steam Next Fest

At Summer Game Fest, I sat down with Heart Machine to play Possessor(s) and discussed how banter was a key feature in engaging players with the story.

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June 11, 2025

Heart Machine's secret sauce for Possessor(s) is banter, play the demo now as part of Steam Next Fest
„One burning question” Onimusha: Way of the Sword gameplay showcase sets a dark tone at Summer Game Fest

„One burning question” Onimusha: Way of the Sword gameplay showcase sets a dark tone at Summer Game Fest

Onimusha: Way of the Sword has shown several trailers since the Game Awards. Summer Game Fest's gameplay showcase left me wondering what tone it was going for.

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June 11, 2025

„One burning question” Onimusha: Way of the Sword gameplay showcase sets a dark tone at Summer Game Fest
Capcom's Pragmata feels like it draws inspiration from survival horror, hacking combat mechanic makes every encounter into a puzzle

Capcom's Pragmata feels like it draws inspiration from survival horror, hacking combat mechanic makes every encounter into a puzzle

When I played Pragmata last weekend at SGF, I wasn't sure what to expect. But comparing its puzzle-like combat mechanics to Resident Evil wasn't on my list.

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June 11, 2025

Capcom's Pragmata feels like it draws inspiration from survival horror, hacking combat mechanic makes every encounter into a puzzle
„A masterclass in building tension” Resident Evil Requiem gameplay presentation at Summer Game Fest

„A masterclass in building tension” Resident Evil Requiem gameplay presentation at Summer Game Fest

Capcom showed off about thirty minutes of Resident Evil Requiem gameplay. Even in a room full of people during the day, the presentation gave me goosebumps.

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June 11, 2025

„A masterclass in building tension” Resident Evil Requiem gameplay presentation at Summer Game Fest
„Solid action, boring conversations” Wuchang: Fallen Feathers demo at Summer Game Fest

„Solid action, boring conversations” Wuchang: Fallen Feathers demo at Summer Game Fest

The Wuchang: Fallen Feathers hour-long demo at Summer Game Fest proved two things: you will die a lot, and the NPCs will talk your ear off.

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June 10, 2025

„Solid action, boring conversations” Wuchang: Fallen Feathers demo at Summer Game Fest
Highlights from Day of the Devs: indie games to look forward to in 2025 and 2026

Highlights from Day of the Devs: indie games to look forward to in 2025 and 2026

Today's Day of the Devs showcase gave us a look at some of the best indie games to look forward to this year and next year, including three heist games.

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June 6, 2025

Highlights from Day of the Devs: indie games to look forward to in 2025 and 2026
Resident Evil 9 officially announced. Capcom did some first-rate trolling at Summer Game Fest, revealing Requiem

Resident Evil 9 officially announced. Capcom did some first-rate trolling at Summer Game Fest, revealing Requiem

Capcom wrapped up Summer Game Fest 2025, where it unveiled the first trailer for Resident Evil Requiem. The sequel to the popular survival horror series has an exact release date.

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June 6, 2025

Resident Evil 9 officially announced. Capcom did some first-rate trolling at Summer Game Fest, revealing Requiem
Yakuza devs revealed Stranger Than Heaven, which is not inferior to the famous series in any respect

Yakuza devs revealed Stranger Than Heaven, which is not inferior to the famous series in any respect

The creators of the Yakuza series have unveiled their new game, previously known as Project Century. The actual title is Stranger Than Haven.

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June 6, 2025

Yakuza devs revealed Stranger Than Heaven, which is not inferior to the famous series in any respect