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New Moods Trailer Released for Indie Narrative Adventure game The Inspector

Lappi Soft and Edoardo Ventisette have revealed a brand-new Moods Trailer for indie narrative adventure game The Inspector, a first-person dreamlike adventure where players explore the subconscious of coma patients in search of memories capable of bringing them back to life. This trailer showcases the game’s visual evolution and its new atmospheric direction.

This new trailer highlights the game’s updated visual identity, featuring distinct moods and environments designed to reinforce the emotional and psychological aspects of exploration. However, these atmospheres are not purely aesthetic: each one is also tied to gameplay mechanics and systems that will be explored further in a dedicated Full Features Trailer at a later date.

Blending narrative exploration, surreal environments, and psychological themes, The Inspector aims to deliver a contemplative and immersive experience focused on emotion, mystery, and discovery.

No release date has been announced yet.

The Inspector is currently in development for PC and will be released on Steam.

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Stylized Action-Platformer Hexrite to Release Later This Year

Phabula is excited to announce that their upcoming debut stylized action-platformer Hexrite is releasing in late 2026 on PC, followed by consoles shortly afterwards & you can currently wishlist the title on Steam.

The brand-new official trailer showcases the exciting action combat and platforming systems of the game alongside never-seen before realms and characters that the player will be able to encounter on the campaign that spans over 8 hours.

Embark on a journey across a fantastical universe where magic is found at every corner, filled with otherworldly characters, witchy rituals and forbidden spells. The game’s world and gameplay are inspired by titles from the sixth-generation consoles, combined with a modern touch and a stylized vibrant artstyle!

Hexrite is PS2-inspired action-platformer game set in a stylized magical world where you take on the role of a sorcerer tasked with the revival of an ancient dead deity, in your journey you’ll face dangerous foes, meet peculiar beings and transverse fantastical landscapes.

Features

  • DOMES OF MAGIC – Summon powerful fields of magic that change the battlefield surrounding you and your enemies: summon paper constructs, conjure up poison clouds or turn the floor into a slippery field of bubbles!
  • A DEAL WITH THE GODS – You’ll meet some friendly faces along the way that might need your help, in return for your troubles, you’ll be rewarded with items and spells that will aid you on your quest!
  • SPELLS GALORE – Access a vast arsenal of spells that you can use against enemies and bosses in a classic action-packed combat system, upgrade spells for completely new uses and uncover forbidden magic to help you defeat your foes!
  • MAGICAL LANDS – Explore haunted cities and floating towers using various platforming movement abilities, from bouncing on top of jellyfish to gliding across fiery peaks!

About Phabula


Phabula is an indie games company focused on giving players stylized titles that mix fun engaging gameplay mechanics inspired by old-school games with a modern touch.


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Cozy Desktop Companion Game Deskdragora to Launch June 24th on Steam

Monk Monkey is pleased to announce that Deskdragora, a cozy virtual desktop companion game centered around caring for a tiny magical plant, will officially launch on Steam June 24th. The announcement trailer can be watched here

About the Game


Deskdragora is a cozy desktop companion experience where players care for a tiny magical plant that quietly lives in the corner of their screen while they work, study, draw, or relax. As players spend time with their companion, the magical plant grows, reacts to attention, produces magical crystals, and unlocks new customization options for its tiny enchanted space. The game focuses on calm interactions, cozy aesthetics, and creating a comforting atmosphere during everyday computer use.

Key Features

Care for a magical plant companion directly on your desktop
Collect magical crystals and unlock cosmetic items
Customize pots, decorations, furniture, and magical accessories
Relax with cozy background music while working or studying
Create a personalized magical workspace
Designed as a lightweight and relaxing desktop companion experience

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About Monk Monkey


Monk Monkey is an independent studio focused on developing casual and accessible games with a unique visual style, validated mechanics, and compatibility across a wide range of hardware. The studio’s goal is to deliver fun and creative experiences through agile and efficient production for both PC and console platforms.


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Picker Magnate Simulator Announced for PC with a planned release in Q4 2026

Indie developer S-Grade Games has announced Picker Magnate Simulator, a single-player life simulation game about building a resale empire from scratch. It is planned to be released for Windows and Linux (SteamOS) in Q4 2026.

In Picker Magnate Simulator, you start with an empty market stall and a nose for a bargain. Buy junk in bulk, hunt for rare antiques, sort and repair items, and gradually transform a humble stand into a thriving thrift shop. The game combines shop management, crafting, RPG-style skill progression, and open-ended life sim elements into a single cohesive experience.

Key Features:

  • Shop management – design your store layout, choose your stock mix, hire workers, and reinvest profits into expansion
  • Item handling – buy lots or find unique pieces; sort by condition and material; repair gear yourself or outsource it
  • Handmade crafting – craft items by hand and sell them at a premium
  • RPG progression – level up strength, speed, and bargaining to carry more, negotiate better prices, and dominate the resale market
  • Vehicle ownership – skip the heavy hauling by buying your own transport
  • 30 supported languages – full interface and subtitle localization at launch

Picker Magnate Simulator is developed solo by Yuliy Oneshko (S-Grade Games), the developer behind Trailer Park Tycoon: Raccoon Ranch (6,000+ units sold) and Dog Brew (25,000+ units sold on Steam).

Publisher Spaghetti Cat is thrilled to announce the new game Midnight Souls, 2D mystical RPG adventure, where players will immerse themselves in the eerie atmosphere of the provincial town of Camomile Peaks, brimming with secrets, dangers, and unexpected twists.


Watch The Announcement Trailer Here

Players will take on the role of a teenager traveling to a strange city for a date with a girl he met online. But what begins as a romantic adventure soon threatens to turn into a dark mystery. They’ll face deadly puzzles, dangerous misadventures, and a variety of mini‑games. To win his first love, the protagonist must overcome fear and insecurity, make new friends, and take care of his cat, Charlie.

Add the game to your wishlist right now! The secrets of Camomile Peaks await you!

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Key features:

●   A gripping tale about the search for love and uncovering dark mysteries

The snug charm of this quaint little hamlet can easily lull you into a false sense of security, and the enchanting beauty? Her smile might be a facade hiding her own dark secrets. Only a genuine hero can reveal them all, capture her heart, and survive this delightful hellhole.

●   Puzzles, QTEs, and a variety of mini games

Every mystery tests your wits and your nerves. Gather clues, make allies, take risks, and push forward until the next puzzle traps you in a dead end or reveals a new horrifying secret.

●   Brutal fights and battles against bosses and your fears

You’ll uncover mysteries while facing enemies, physical threats, and supernatural phenomena. Dodge attacks, escape the unknown, defeat bosses, and remember: quick reflexes can save your life. Fight your own fears and inner demons: sometimes they are scarier than the real monsters.

●   Charlie the Cat!

Charlie isn’t just a cat; he’s your loyal sidekick and adventure partner! Keep him safe from peril, because he might save you when you least expect it!

About Bolshakov Sergey

An independent studio consisting of a developer, an artist, and a couple of cheese sandwiches with the goal of creating games using the latest pixel art technologies. The team specializes in games leaning into black humor, nostalgia, and longing for places not everyone can return to.

Cutout Village launches demo on Steam and unveils new trailer at Six One Indie Showcase

Spanish indie studio DevilishGames, has released the demo for Cutout Village on Steam. The announcement comes alongside a new trailer showcased during the Six One Indie Showcase.
 

The demo is now available and will be playable until the end of the upcoming Steam Next Fest, which will take place from June 15th to June 22nd. This trial version includes a full level from the story mode where players can experience the game’s core mechanics based on cutting, folding, and gluing paper crafts to shape a small village. In addition, buildings created within the game can be downloaded as PDF files to assemble them in real life.
 

Cutout Village is a narrative simulation and management game in which players build and restore cities through paper craft mechanics. The goal is to recover the family home, revitalize the village, and provide it with services and natural spaces, in a proposal that revives the aesthetic and spirit of traditional paper cut-outs popular in the 1960s.
 

The full version of the game will feature more than 50 different paper crafts, a story mode of approximately 8 hours of gameplay, and a free mode for building cities without restrictions. Platforms: Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox Release Date: Second half of 2026.

About DevilishGames
 

DevilishGames (Spherical Pixel S.L.) is a video game studio based in Villena, Spain, with over 25 years of experience in creating and publishing games for multiple platforms. During this time, it has developed and published more than 150 titles, reaching over 100 million people worldwide. Currently, the company operates in two distinct lines of business. The first focuses on the development of advertising and educational video games for clients through its agency Spherical Pixel. The second is centered on the creation of innovative and experimental independent video games, which it publishes under the name DevilishGames on PC, mobile devices, and consoles. Among its most notable titles are Bambas!, Path to Mnemosyne, Onirike, King Lucas, and Minabo – A walk through life.

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Sci-Fi Shooter OUTBLAST Set To Release June 4th

Technology and VR specialist developer and publisher Rhino Rock Studios is excited to announce the imminent release of OUTBLAST, launching June 4th. Strap in for a mesmeric, free-flowing shooter where you are on a full ‘blast’ mission of possible impending doom!

Don your VR headset or settle into your comfy chair for this blaster masterpiece, featuring dual presentation modes with VR and flat-screen support.

Welcome to the OUTBLAST Zone

You are the pilot of interceptor C11-28. Your mission is to defend the planet’s core against infected constructs. Prepare for a fast-paced, out-and-out sci-fi shooter where anticipation, skill, and a smidgen of luck need to be on your side.

A rogue viral intelligence known as Typhon is spreading through the system, corrupting entire districts and destabilising the planetary core. Standard defences have failed, and you are the system’s only hope.

The mission ahead is perilous but you must boost, blast, and survive nonstop combat in this frantic arcade shooter. Defend Perseon-6 from relentless infected waves before the core collapses. Battle legendary enemies across five deadly districts, upgrade your ship with collected data fragments to withstand increasingly powerful threats, and compete against players worldwide for the top spot on the leaderboard!

You are the interceptor in a fight for survival

  • High-octane arcade frenzy: Boost, blast, and unleash devastating bombs as you tear through waves of enemies in a relentless, adrenaline-fueled arcade shooter.
  • Destroy five elite bosses: Defend the core of Perseon-6 and its districts against Hydra, Gorgon, Minotaur, Siren and Typhon.
  • Power up to dominate: Upgrade your ship in the heat of battle, collect valuable data fragments, and evolve into an unstoppable force of destruction.
  • Rise through the ranks: Compete against friends, enemies and other players in a race to the top on global leaderboards.
  • Unlock 15 Steam achievements: Prove your skills with flawless runs, lightning-fast speed laps, massive kill streaks, and ultimate combo clears.

Your objective is clear. Destroy infected constructs, collect data particles and purge the system before total collapse.

Extra Tech Mission Info!

OUTBLAST has been developed for Steam Deck from day one, optimised to run flawlessly for pick-up-and-play sessions. OUTBLAST is best played with a controller, and VR players will need a controller with analogue sticks. Play on SteamVR-compatible headsets, including Meta Quest, Valve Index, and HTC Vive.

Fight for survival on 4 June 2026!

About Rhino Rock Studios

Founded in 2024, Rhino Rock Studios is a UK-based independent game development studio focused on original IP, outsourcing, and emerging technologies across PC, console, mobile, VR, and mixed reality.

Combining rapid prototyping expertise with a game-first approach, the studio develops immersive gameplay experiences while supporting partners through co-development, production, and consultancy services, alongside initiatives that support environmental and animal conservation efforts.

Chaotic Food‑Fighting Party Game Battle Food Mania to launch June 24th

GoatFish Studios has announced that Battle Food Mania will officially launch June 24th, bringing its signature cartoon‑chaos, fast arena combat, and unpredictable food characters to PC players worldwide via Steam.

The game’s free demo — originally released in November 2025 — has been updated with improved visuals, new character polish, refined movement, and enhanced multiplayer stability. Players can already try the core gameplay loop ahead of launch.

What Is Battle Food Mania?

Battle Food Mania is a fast‑paced action‑party game where players fight as random food characters in short, explosive rounds. A slot machine assigns a new character every match, creating constant variety and comedic unpredictability.

Players must either deliver the box or stop the delivery, earning points across multiple rounds in both solo and multiplayer modes.

Key Features

• Randomized Food Characters

• Delivery vs. Sabotage Objective

• Solo, Multiplayer & Bots

• Short, Replayable Rounds

• Cartoon‑Style Combat

Developer Quote

“We’ve spent years refining the chaos, humor, and feel of every character. With the June 24release, players will finally get the full Battle Food Mania experience.”

— GoatFish Studios

About GoatFish Studios

GoatFish Studios is a two‑person indie team based in Sweden, developing Battle Food Mania for over 4.5 years. The studio focuses on humor‑driven gameplay, expressive characters, and chaotic multiplayer experiences.

STEEL ARTERY: TRAIN CITY BUILDER NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM

 Crytivo, together with solo developer SoulAge23, announced on Friday that Steel Artery: Train City Builder is now available on Steam for PC.

Steel Artery is a city-building and management simulation set in a steampunk fantasy world where players construct, expand, and manage a living city built entirely on rails.
 

Players oversee thousands of autonomous citizens, maintain a functioning economy, manage logistics, explore distant regions, and balance the needs of multiple races including humans, elves, and orcs, all while keeping a moving civilization operational.

Key Features

  • City on Rails: Build and expand a mobile city wagon by wagon.
  • Economy-Driven AI: Citizens work, rest, spend money, socialize, and make decisions based on their needs.
  • Multiracial Colonies: Manage humans, elves, orcs, and other groups with different preferences and relationships.
  • Living Economy: Balance wages, housing, food, production, as well as entertainment.
  • Exploration and Expansion: Visit new regions, gather resources, and keep the Empire moving.
  • Pixel Art Presentation: A detailed steampunk fantasy world brought to life through expressive pixel art.

Explore distant regions and make strategic expansion decisions.

Manage humans, elves, orcs, and the social pressure that comes with a crowded city on rails.

Demo Out Now for Tactical Rougelite Cloudbreaker on Steam

Ready to take to the skies? The demo for Ballast Studio’s Cloudbreaker, an upcoming tactical roguelite survivorslike, is out now on Steam! This is your chance to dive in and begin transforming your ship into an engine of destruction ahead of Steam Next Fest this June.


It’s the worst case scenario: Haven is sinking. Power is waning, food is dwindling, and gathering the engine parts to defend against Biotes grows more difficult by the day. As a Cloudbreaker, it’s your mission to recover a Bloil Crystal to ensure Haven’s survival for generations to come.
 

Your ship is your greatest weapon. As you tear through hordes of the lingering biotech experiments of past civilization known as Biotes, continue upgrading your ship’s arsenal by securing new engine parts and equipping them in the Engine Grid: an inventory management puzzle system. Each engine part interacts with the grid differently, and if you’re strategic about it, you can create powerful synergies. As you upgrade, regenerate, and grow more powerful, you’ll find it easier to cut through new layers of cloud and get closer to the Bloil Crystal each run.

About Cloudbreaker

  • Explore & Survive – Descend through a dangerous sky-world filled with ruins, resources, and waves of enemies as you push deeper into the clouds.
  • Engine Grid System – Upgrade your ship using an inventory management puzzle system where Engine Part placement determines your power and build.
  • Build Synergies – Combine unique Engine Parts and relics to create powerful interactions that evolve your strategy every run.
  • Unlockable Airships – Expand your fleet with ships that feature distinct Engine Grid layouts and abilities, supporting varied playstyles.
  • Deep Customization – Upgrade ships and weapons through dedicated upgrade trees to tailor each run to your preferred strategy.
  • Boss Battles – Take on bosses and mini-bosses that test your build and execution.
  • Full Controller Support – Play with Keyboard + Mouse or full Controller support.


Haven is awaiting your arrival, download the Cloudbreaker demo today on Steam! Don’t forget to drop a wishlist to show the devs some love, and also stay up-to-date on the latest Cloudbreaker news. 

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About Ballast Games
Ballast Games is a two-person studio from Nova Scotia, Canada. They are setting out to hand craft concise, aesthetically considered games. 

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