This is the kind of 2D action-adventure concept that immediately hooks me. Forget saving a mythical kingdom or a damsel in distress; Death Trap Mountain is a pure, unadulterated platforming quest driven by the ultimate motivation: rescuing your dog. Developer Daniel Gill (Gillis LLC) has taken a simple, heartfelt premiseRead More →
This is exactly the kind of retro-modern hybrid that hits my sweet spot. Publisher Meridiem has announced they are bringing Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure to Steam on November 24, 2025, and this one looks like a pure injection of colorful, 2D Jurassic action. Developed by The Dude Games, this platformerRead More →
Here is a genuinely clever concept for a puzzle-action game: MotionRec is built entirely around a tape recorder mechanic where you record your movements and play them back to solve puzzles. It’s the kind of inventive, physics-bending idea that always grabs attention. I’ll be honest: I think this is oneRead More →
Simon the Sorcerer Origins, the long-awaited prequel to one of the most iconic adventure series of all time, has just joined Steam Next Fest. Developed by Smallthing Studios and published by ININ Games, the demo is available now for the duration of the festival, giving players an exclusive peek atRead More →
Michael Ironside is back as Sam Fisher, in that game from 2004 that you forgot because of Splinter Cell: Conviction. In news that has surprised everyone, and bewildered even more, Tom Clancy’s Spinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow has appeared on Steam, completely unannounced. The game, which stars Michael Ironside as SamRead More →
Death by Scrolling launches October 28—keep scrolling, it might save your life Well, if there’s one thing we can all relate to in 2025, it’s that feeling of endless, potentially fatal scrolling. MicroProse and Terrible Toybox NZ are taking that modern dread and turning it into a fast-paced roguelite calledRead More →
Here’s some excellent news for fans of classic adventure games: Microids has just unveiled the story trailer for Syberia Remastered, confirming the game will launch on November 6, 2025. For many of us, the original Syberia—the first game in Benoît Sokal’s acclaimed series—is an iconic piece of gaming history. ItsRead More →
Does your heart still yearn for that uniquely desolate atmosphere pioneered by games like King’s Field? Well then, pay attention: a new dark fantasy RPG called Verho – Curse of Faces could be about to fill that void. Developed by Kasur Games and published by CobraTekku Games, it promises mercilessRead More →
Fantastic news for anyone who spent their formative years glued to the gorgeous worlds of 16-bit adventures—we’re talking the absolute classics like Chrono Trigger and A Link to the Past. That era was defined by deep stories and beautiful sprite work, and now a new contender is poking fun atRead More →
