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Sci-Fi Idle RPG Lost Vessel launches free-to-play July 6th

Indie studio Lazy Frog Games has announced that its sci-fi idle RPG Lost Vessel launches free-to-play on July 6, 2026 on Steam (Windows and Steam Deck) and in any web browser at lost-vessel.com. Built by a solo developer over months of weekly updates with a live community, Lost Vessel is an idle game designed around a simple contrarian idea: the grind should lead you toward other players, not leave you alone with a spreadsheet.

Most idle games end with you watching numbers climb by yourself, forever. Lost Vessel spends its early game building deep solo progression – skills, a melee/ranged/void combat triangle, a forge with rare legendary procs, mastery tracks, prestige, and body-mod implants – and then pours all of it into a cooperative endgame: shared expeditions, a server-wide world boss, and faction construction projects that unlock new content for everyone.

Key features:

  • Idle-to-co-op, not idle-to-lonely. Your solo progression feeds a genuine cooperative endgame instead of trailing off into an empty number-go-up loop.
  • Free forever, cosmetic-only. The entire game is free, every system, no paywalls and no quality-of-life locked behind a wall. Optional Supporter Packs are purely cosmetic. There is no pay-to-win, ever.
  • One save, everywhere. Play in a browser tab, continue on Steam or a Steam Deck. The same account and progress travel with you across every device.
  • Start in seconds, no signup. Guest accounts let players drop straight in with no account wall; register later only if you want to.
  • PvP that doesn’t grief. Opt-in Faction War lets players compete for territory without losing their progress to punishing invasions.
  • Real depth for the idle crowd. Multiple gathering and crafting skills, deterministic daily bounties, a legendary forge, prestige (Reawakening), implants, and hundreds of achievements, all built on a “benefit if you idle, come out ahead if you play active” design.

“Every idle game I loved eventually left me alone with a spreadsheet,” said Simon Haberl, founder of Lazy Frog Games. “I wanted to find out if all that solo progression could pour into something you do with people instead. That’s the whole reason Lost Vessel exists.”

Availability:

Lost Vessel launches July 6, 2026, free-to-play on Steam (Windows + Steam Deck) and browser.
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About Lazy Frog Games
Lazy Frog Games is a one-person independent studio founded by Simon Haberl. Lost Vessel is its first title, built in the open with its player community and released free-to-play with a strict no-pay-to-win commitment. More at lazyfrog.games.

Pre-Registrations officially open for Deckbuilding Autobattler RPG CookieRun: Crumble

Devsisters, the South Korean developer behind the beloved CookieRun franchise, has opened global pre-registration for CookieRun: Crumble, a lighthearted deck-building auto-battler RPG launching next month. Pre-registration is now live on the official website.

CookieRun: Crumble is a casual RPG that blends collectible character progression, deck-building strategy, auto-battler gameplay, and a healthy dose of CookieRun wit, into a fast, accessible experience built for both active and passive play. The game will be available on Android, iOS, and PC through Google Play Games.

In CookieRun: Crumble, you collect Cookies, build teams, and send their Cookie armies into quick battles across various maps, modes, and competitive formats. Players make the key decisions before each fight, such as which Cookies to bring, how their roles work together, which Pets to pair with them, and more. True to the franchise’s playful spirit, the experience is full of witty character writing and lighthearted humor, even as it rewards players who want to experiment, optimize, and build stronger team combinations over time.

Pre-registration is now open on the official CookieRun: Crumble website. Along with sign-ups, the site offers milestone rewards and random-draw giveaways. As global pre-registration milestones are reached, players can unlock rewards including Crystals, Coins, Premium Cookie Cutters, and more. Pre-registered players will also have a chance to receive CookieRun-themed merchandise through random draw giveaways.

The site also gives players a sweet taste of CookieRun: Crumble before launch, with three pre-registration activities:

  • Party Chemistry Lab: Build a Cookie team and get matched with a suggested playstyle.
  • Crumble Boss Rush Mini-Game: Take that team into a short boss fight, collect Crumbs, and earn rewards based on performance.
  • Treasure Map Event: Solve clues, complete quests, and collect pieces of a missing treasure map to unlock rewards.

CookieRun: Crumble arrives as Devsisters continues to grow CookieRun across new genres, platforms, and formats. The franchise has surpassed 300 million cumulative players worldwide and generated more than $1 billion in lifetime revenue, giving CookieRun: Crumble a large global audience to build from as it introduces a strategy-driven take on the CookieRun universe.

Pre-registration for CookieRun: Crumble is open now at the official website. CookieRun: Crumble is planned for global launch this July.

About CookieRun: Crumble
CookieRun: Crumble is a casual RPG from Devsisters that combines collectible character progression, deck-building strategy, and auto-battler gameplay into a fast, accessible experience for mobile and PC via Google Play Games. The game features expressive Cookie characters, playful animations, and the lighthearted humor the CookieRun franchise is known for. CookieRun: Crumble launches globally next month.

About Devsisters
Since 2007, Devsisters has built the globally beloved CookieRun universe, enjoyed by more than 300 million players worldwide. The series began with OvenBreak in 2009 and expanded with CookieRun for Kakao (2013), Line CookieRun (2014), the RPG CookieRun: Kingdom (2021), and CookieRun: OvenSmash (2026). The franchise has generated over $1 billion in lifetime revenue. Devsisters continues to broaden the IP with new genres, including CookieRun: Braverse TCG and upcoming releases such as CookieRun: Crumble. Learn more at devsisters.com.

Dark Fantasy Dice Dungeon Crawling Roguelite Dice Crawler Announced by Solo Developer Karol Sollich

Solo developer Karol Sollich has announced Dice Crawler, a dark fantasy dice-based dungeon crawler currently in development, with a Steam page now live.

At the bottom of the dungeon lies the rotting corpse of a dead god, festering and devouring the land above. Descend into the depths. Slay the monsters. Resurrect the god.

Dice Crawler is a roguelite RPG where a team of heroes must traverse into the deepest chasm of a dying dungeon. The game’s core hook is physical dice – used not just for combat rolls, but thrown as weapons, used to open chests, unlock new heroes, and drive every major decision in the dungeon.

KEY FEATURES:

Dice-based combat system – roll for skills, or hurl the dice itself as a weapon.

Team of heroes with unique abilities.

Roguelite progression through a dark fantasy dungeon.

Dark tone with meta storytelling elements.

Dice Crawler is a solo project from Karol Sollich, a developer returning to independent development following the industry layoffs of 2024–2026.

The game is targeting a release in mid-2027.

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Updated Demo for Duelist: Idle Expedition Available Now Ahead of Steam Next Fest

One Interactive Studio and Infini Fun today announced that an updated free demo for Duelist: Idle Expedition is now available on Steam ahead of Steam Next Fest. The latest demo gives an early look at the JRPG pixel-art idle auto-battler ahead of its planned release later this year. Designed to live on your taskbar, Duelist: Idle Expedition lets players build and manage a travelling guild of hand-drawn Duelists, watching them fight, grow, and adventure across the Continent, even when you step away. With 91 unique roles spanning 7 main classes and 21 sub-classes, over 200 pieces of equipment to grind for, and a deep camp management system complete with a Tavern, Blacksmith, and Shopkeeper, the game blends satisfying idle progression with genuine strategic depth.

The demo offers a hands-on introduction to the game’s core loop: recruit Duelists, discover powerful role combinations, gear them up, and defeat rival Guilds across the Continent. Players can also begin building their camp facilities, unlocking followers and regional Combat Styles that open up new build strategies and progression paths.

Key Features:
 

  • 91 Unique Duelist Roles: Choose from 7 main classes and 21 sub-classes, each with individual abilities and animations. Discover the most powerful combinations to build your legendary team.
  • Taskbar Idle Battler: Your Guild fights and progresses automatically, making it the perfect companion for your working day. Your adventure continues even when you’re busy.
  • Deep Equipment System: Grind for over 200 items, including 60+ class-exclusive Legendary Equipment pieces, and customise each piece through enchanting to perfect your build.
  • Camp Management: Run your travelling camp; grow revenue at the Tavern, upgrade your Blacksmith for superior gear, and let your Shopkeeper turn spoils into supplies.
  • Followers & Combat Styles: Defeat rival Duelists to earn Followers and unlock regional Combat Styles that add new layers of strategy and progression.
  • Multilingual Support: Available in 15 languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and more.

For more information on Duelist: Idle Expedition:

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About Infini Fun


Infini Fun is a China-based game publisher founded in 2024 with a strong focus on the global market. Specializing in multi-platform titles for PC and consoles, the company provides funding and technical support for developers, while also offering comprehensive services across all stages of game development, including platform porting, localization QA, and design consulting. Backed by a team with over 15 years of publishing experience, Infini Fun approaches each project with care and passion, aiming to build long-term creative partnerships with developers and serve as a bridge connecting creators and players around the world.

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Medieval Survival RPG Bellwright coming to Xbox Series and PS5 consoles June 9th

Donkey Crew, in partnership with Snail Games USA, revealed yesterday on stage at IGN LIVE that their popular medieval open-world survival RPG Bellwright is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series consoles on June 9, 2026. After selling over one million copies on Steam Early Access, console players will soon be able to embark for adventure across the kingdom of Karvenia!

To commemorate this reveal, Donkey Crew debuted an all new video that premiered during IGN LIVE, making this the second year that Snail Games has supported the event. Attendees at the two day fan event are also able to test their mettle at a Bellwright-themed axe throwing booth!

Watch the Bellwright console release date trailer here

Bellwright is a medieval open-world survival RPG where you can establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.

Now available on Steam Early Access, Bellwright saw numerous updates that PlayStation and Xbox players can enjoy at launch, including the Halmare Isles map, offering over 10 square kilometers with all new story-based quests with multiple progression lines, expanded armor and equipment, new animals and buildings, and introduces a Loyalty & Faction system. 

This console edition of Bellwright has been optimized for big screen play with dedicated gamepad support. Offering new controls, this is the most accessible Bellwright has ever been, ensuring that console players can immediately get fully immersed in the world of Karvenia.

“We’ve always wanted to bring Bellwright to the largest audience possible, and now PlayStation and Xbox players will be able to play the full game with over two years of major content updates,” said Creative Director and Project Lead Florian Hoffreither.

Bellwright is available to wishlist on Xbox and PlayStation and is playable now in Early Access on Steam.

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About Donkey Crew
Donkey Crew is an independent studio made up of talented, experienced developers from every corner of the world. Starting as a small team of passionate gamers working together within a large Mount & Blade modding community, the group grew into a professional company developing indie titles. Based in Wroclaw, Poland, Donkey Crew continues their journey as an indie developer while growing and expanding. www.donkey.team/

About Snail Games USA
Snail Games is a leading global developer and publisher, known for delivering innovative, immersive gaming experiences across a range of genres and platforms. With a legacy of technological innovation and a focus on community engagement, Snail Games is shaping the future of interactive entertainment. snail.com

Indie Free-to-Play Online Bullet Hell RPG Runeward Online Officially Announced

Developer FatHatCat has unveiled Runeward Online, a free-to-play online bullet hell RPG coming to PC. Players take up the mantle of a Runeward: a dungeon diver exploring a beautiful but brutal handcrafted pixel art world overrun by monsters.

Runeward Online brings the adrenaline of fast-paced bullet hell combat into an online RPG world. Built with a heavy emphasis on cooperative play, the game offers in-depth build customization that allows players to evolve their characters and craft powerful synergies. It features a lively community hub where dozens of players can chat, form parties, and trade rare loot recovered from the depths.

Wishlist the game on Steam

Watch the announcement trailer here

What’s in the Game

  • Enter the Bullet Hell: Blast, cast, and dodge through procedurally generated runs of handcrafted rooms. Survival demands quick thinking – hesitation is death.
  • Build Defining Runes: Fundamentally transform your character, growing wings to fly over pits or reversing knockback to pull in enemies instead.
  • Weaponized Pets: Pets aren’t just companions; they act as weapon modifiers. Enhance your bullets to bounce, duplicate, or track down your targets.
  • Massive Arsenal: Discover a sweeping variety of weapons, ranging from ancient spellbooks that rain fire from above to heavy greatswords that cleave through hordes.
  • Persistent Online World: Play alongside dozens of other Runewards in a fully multiplayer environment. Team up and enter dungeons, defeat massive bosses, and bring back epic loot!

About the Game
Runeward Online is an online bullet hell RPG where survival demands reflex and strategy, but success rewards you with epic loot. Evolve your class, experiment with a wild variety of builds and synergies, and tackle unforgiving dungeons alongside a global community of players.

“We wanted to make a bullet hell experience that gives players the long-term progression and freedom of a deep online RPG,” said the development team at FatHatCat. “Between weapon modifying pets, build defining runes, and a fully persistent multiplayer world where you can trade and squad up with friends, we’re aiming to build something incredibly deep and replayable.”

About FatHatCat
FatHatCat is an independent, two-person development team building ambitious multiplayer experiences from the ground up. Operating entirely without external investors, the duo consists of Zoagel (Art & Design), a former Minecraft MMO-server architect, and Morfeusz (Programming & Networking), a programmer specializing in complex multiplayer systems.

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PS1 Golden Era Inspired JRPG Full Circle Revealed During Indie Quest 2026

Solo dev 2ndPlayerGames and Publisher Deck13 are thrilled to officially reveal Full Circle, their upcoming 2.5HD Indie JRPG based on classics of the PS1 era of the genre. The game was revealed during the Indie Quest 2026 Showcase and will be playable for the first time later this year at Gamescom.

Watch the Announcement Trailer Here

Set in a post-apocalyptic world where mutated beasts roam the planet, where gruesome monsters are threatening everything and everyone, humanity has found shelter and security in flying cities. And yet, the time has come for a return to the surface. Young heroes are raised with a single purpose: brave the wilds and keep humanity’s last refuge alive. But when a mission beyond the walls reveals survivors, rival cities and secrets no one prepared them for, everything they believed in seems to fall apart.

Embrace the past, embrace the future

Full Circle is inspired by classics of the PS1 era. From Lunar to Breath of Fire. From early Final Fantasy games to Legend of Dragoon. The golden era. The games the developer grew up with. With Full Circle he wants to pay tribute to his childhood, combining the elements he loved as a kid with a modern 2.5HD Pixelart style, fluid gameplay, and modern controls. The intention is clear: combine what has been great and was partly lost within the genre over the years with the fluidity of modern games. Staying true to the roots and introducing unique approaches, and spice up the formula with mechanics which couldn’t be realized during the golden era.


Features:

  • Constant flow combat: Strategic turn-based battles with real-time precision. Time your inputs to chain attacks, discover combos, and swap party members without missing a beat.
  • Unlikely allies: A diverse cast of playable characters, each with unique abilities used in combat and to solve environmental challenges throughout the world.
  • A world divided: Floating cities, ancient ruins, survivor settlements, and untamed wilds, each with their own cultures and secrets.
  • Bittersweet storytelling: A coming of age narrative blending hope and melancholy, set in a world where nothing is as it seems.
  • Build your party: Mix and match 4 active and 4 reserve characters, combining gear, synergies, and unique skills to craft your playstyle.
  • Explore and Discover: Tame creatures, salvage tech, and follow hidden quests across a post-apocalyptic world.

Full Circle is in development for PC and Consoles and was officially revealed during the Indie Quest 2026 Showcase. A first playable demo will be available during Gamescom. Wishlist the game now on Steam.


 
About 2ndPlayerGames

2ndPlayerGames is a solo developer from Peru. He grew up on JRPGs watching his brother playing the games. His dream was to once create a soundtrack for a JRPG, so he started teaching himself to develop videogames. Full Circle is his Magnus Opus.

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.

Post-Apocalyptic Action-RPG RoadOut Launching Today on PC and Consoles

DANGEN Entertainment and developer Rastrolabs have announced that RoadOut has released today on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
 

RoadOut is a story-driven post-apocalyptic action-RPG fusing 2.5D rotatable dungeon crawling with retro-style car exploration and vehicular combat.

Players step into the role of Claire, a mercenary for hire who races, fights, hacks, and crashes her way through the ruins of The Dead Zone. In her quest to uncover her connection to A.I. she’ll uncover conspiracies, clash with gangs, track down relics, and personalize her ride (and body) for maximum style and destruction.
 

A final, action-packed trailer has been revealed alongside its launch. The trailer highlights RoadOut’s mix of twin stick action, on-wheels exploration and rock n’ roll style racing (yes, like the SNES game).

Players can look forward to puzzle-filled dungeons, overworld exploration on wheels, arcade style racing, upgrades and mods, all wrapped in a retro post-apocalyptic world seething with style and synthwave.

STORY
 

After a great cataclysm, what’s left is a post-apocalyptic world dominated by an A.I. with rebel groups that take refuge in a desert area known as The Dead Zone. Claire survives in this world by executing black market contracts for local leaders involving delivery, sabotage and murder. The Dead Zone, now not so dead, is occupied by three rival factions: The Wasteheads, The SaibaKuran, and Order of the New Code. While investigating her past, Claire uncovers strange evidence that links her existence to the origin of the A.I.

GAMEPLAY

Part exploration on-wheels, part dungeon crawler, RoadOut shifts between retro-style behind-the-wheel action and on-foot brawling. Switch from turbo-charged chases to twin-stick shootouts. Drive into run-down city hubs, take on underground side quests, and blow up dangerous hideouts. Players can upgrade both Claire and her ride with body mod and vehicular customization, while scouring the world for items to craft their own items, weapons and upgrades.

Explore the World on Wheels

The world is no longer the same. All that remains is The Dead Zone, a large artificial biome created to sustain a new era of humanity. Drive through The Dead Zone doing jobs, getting paid and running roughshod over the scum guarding the secrets of the world. Join factions, fight rival gangs, barter items and take up quests to earn clout while progressing Claire’s story.

Twin Stick Combat and Dungeon Exploration

Body Mods and Cybernetics

Exit your ride and explore locations in the world of RoadOut on foot. Crush bandits with short and long range attacks, block with your shield, and recover using drugs that you’ve crafted on the way. Solve puzzles using fully rotatable stack sprite perspectives that look 2D, but are actually 3D. Craft new moves, weapons and drugs to survive. You can customize Claire with body mods, cybernetics, and an intricate skill tree system. Upgrade her car to traverse different terrain and withstand the effects of weather, night and day.
 

Battle in Your Bitchin’ Ride

Equipped with weapons and other tech, Claire’s car is your best friend against dangers in The Dead Zone. Hungry animals are ready to rip you apart. Murderous bandits will rob your lifeless corpse. Prepare for the worst with your car and its arsenal of weapons.

Race for Glory

The world may have come to an end, but who said we can’t have fun? Ride or die in red-hot races to be the best on the post apocalyptic circuit. 10 tracks in multiple biomes, innumerable races, all of them equal measures deadly and glorious. Indulge in extra game modes such as destruction derby-style racing and twisted battle arena, all while roading out to a thumping synthwave soundtrack.

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DANGEN ENTERTAINMENT is an indie-focused publisher that specializes in localizing and releasing awesome games in multiple languages around the world. Our company mantra comes from the Japanese definition of the word “DANGEN,” which means “words of conviction.” We at DANGEN ENTERTAINMENT wear many hats, but our most important role is to help deliver a multitude of great games to as many gamers as possible.

Character-collection RPG ‘Genesis War’ Launching Worldwide April 28th

 LINE Games has announced that ‘Genesis War,’ a character-collection RPG developed by Meerkat Games , will officially launch globally on Google Play and the Apple App Store on Tuesday, April 28th.

‘Genesis War’ is a mobile character-collection RPG based on the legendary Korean IP ‘The War of Genesis,’ blending strategic turn-based combat with a deeply immersive narrative.

‘Genesis War’ has already garnered 500,000 pre-registrations worldwide with strong participation across the U.S., Thailand, and Europe since early this year. Following this momentum, the game soft-launched in Canada, Australia, and Indonesia on Tuesday, April 14th.

The global launch delivers a modernized reimagining of the franchise, honoring the iconic characters, combat, and narrative of the original while enhancing immersion through trend-driven gameplay refinements.

The lineup features 69 diverse characters at launch including fan-favorite icons like Iyolin and Karls. This extensive roster is designed to evoke nostalgia for the original series while delivering a rewarding experience of collection and progression.

The game fully realizes the vast world of the original series, diving deep into the fated destinies of its characters on the continent of Antaria. By meticulously crafting unique personalities and backstories for each hero, ‘Genesis War’ adds a multi-dimensional depth to the overall storyline.

Pre-registration is open on Google Play and the Apple App Store until the official launch on April 28. Players who sign up will receive a comprehensive reward package to accelerate early growth, including a Legendary Character Selector, Character Summons, a Legendary Weapon, and Armor Chests.

A representative from LINE Games stated, “We sincerely thank global users for their enthusiastic support for ‘Genesis War,’ as evidenced by surpassing 500,000 pre-registrations.” They added, “Following the official launch on the 28th, we will meet user expectations through stable operations and continuous content updates.”

Detailed information regarding the global launch of ‘Genesis War’ can be found on the official website and Discord.

■ ‘Genesis War’ Official Sites

– Official YouTube

■ ‘Genesis War’ Market Links

– Google Play

– App Store

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