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On July 10, 2026, Pocketpair officially launched Palworld 1.0 — ending 2.5 years of Early Access. The update brings 72 new Pals, a redesigned open world with World Tree and Sky Islands, new Awakening and Mutation mechanics, and an expanded story. The price stays at $20.99.
Jul 11, 2026
ReadYacht Club Games' acclaimed Metroidvania hit Mina the Hollower — Metacritic 90, Very Positive on Steam — will enter the roster of Rivals of Aether II as its first-ever guest character in 2027. The crossover unites two indie heavyweights and is no coincidence: Shovel Knight already appeared in the original Rivals of Aether.
Jun 29, 2026
ReadFears to Fathom: Scratch Creek, the first episode of Season 2 and the franchise's first multiplayer-only entry, sold over 100,000 copies in under a week — making it the fastest-selling instalment in the lo-fi horror anthology. The mandatory 2-player co-op mode divides fans, but the tension it creates in Rayll's eerie small-town horror is hard to deny.
Jun 26, 2026
ReadWhether you're after a meditative incremental sandbox, a cozy road trip, or a chaotic word-game roguelike, singleplayer indie games deliver some of the most creative and memorable experiences in gaming right now. Here are the eight best singleplayer titles we've reviewed — ranked by score.
Jun 24, 2026
ReadFrom serene underwater dives to dystopian job interviews and wobbly open-world chaos — simulation games cover an astonishing range of moods and ideas. These are the best simulation titles we've reviewed so far.
Jun 24, 2026
ReadFrom spellcrafting sandboxes to one-hour tearjerkers: these are the finest indie games we've reviewed, spanning every mood and genre imaginable.
Jun 24, 2026
ReadWhether you want to sort magical books, hit the open road, or scrub away stress, cozy games offer a gentle escape without the pressure. Here are the best cozy indie games we've reviewed — ranked by score.
Jun 24, 2026
ReadSteam Next Fest June 2026 (15–22 June) featured over 4,000 demos across 5,000+ titles — making curation more valuable than ever. We've picked the 8 strongest indie demos with real hype signals from Polygon, GameSpot, Game Informer and beyond.
Jun 23, 2026
ReadYoshio Nishimura, a 30-year industry veteran (Capcom, Vanillaware), spent six years in a remote Japanese mountain village hand-drawing 300+ illustrations for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle — a gamebook RPG inspired by Fighting Fantasy and The NeverEnding Story. It launches on Steam on July 9, 2026, with a playable demo available now.
Jun 22, 2026
ReadMOLE launched on Steam on June 15, 2026, and hasn't left the trending charts since. Developed by Off Black Creations and published by Oro Interactive, this psychological horror sim has earned an Overwhelmingly Positive rating of 98% — and it earns every bit of that praise.
Jun 20, 2026
ReadTales of Seikyu left Early Access on June 11, 2026, bringing a unique yokai-shapeshifting twist to the cozy farming genre. Backed by over 6,400 Kickstarter supporters and now sitting at Very Positive on Steam, ACE Entertainment's island adventure stands out in a crowded field.
Jun 20, 2026
ReadThe medieval open-world survival RPG Bellwright by Donkey Crew launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 9, 2026 – alongside a major Summer Update featuring Unreal Engine 5.7, new map content, and a redesigned early-game experience. After selling over 1 million copies in Steam Early Access, the title marks a significant milestone with its console debut.
Jun 19, 2026
ReadMintrocket's biggest Dave the Diver expansion yet is live on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox and Switch/Switch 2. In the Jungle adds a full new region, a freshwater ecosystem, new villagers and a Bancho restaurant overhaul – here's what changed on day one.
Jun 19, 2026
ReadAs of June 17, 2026, Prologue: Go Wayback! – the survival roguelike from PUBG creator Brendan Greene's studio – is permanently free on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The move comes alongside layoffs at PlayerUnknown Productions and the end of active development, with the studio shifting focus to its proprietary Melba terrain technology. Former buyers are entitled to full refunds, no questions asked.
Jun 19, 2026
ReadReleased on June 9, 2026, Meccha Chameleon is a paint-yourself hide-and-seek party game made by a single Japanese developer in about two months — and it sold 3 million copies in its first week, peaking at over 244,000 concurrent Steam players. Here's why this $5.99 indie went viral.
Jun 19, 2026
ReadFive sim and survival indies shape Steam’s Popular New charts in June 2026 — from cozy survival-craft on floating islands to a physics-driven space sandbox. Here are the titles worth putting on your radar right now.
Jun 18, 2026
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