Rob from the Shack

At Rob’s Game Shack I love diving into the worlds indie devs are building, especially when those worlds are full of puzzles, magic, and the kind of creativity you do not often see in the AAA machine. This time I sat down with OnSkull Games, the team behind the upcoming Alchemist: Journey of the Soul. … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/interview/%f0%9f%a7%aa-indie-dev-interview-onskull-games-talks-alchemist-journey-of-the-soul/">Continued</a>

Spain-based indie studio Anima Project has announced that Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster will launch on November 7, 2025 for Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version coming in 2026. This remaster rebuilds the original Gate of Memories and The Nameless Chronicles into a single enhanced … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/the-reforged-saga-begins-november-7/">Continued</a>

The Ursee just got a serious upgrade. Developer Tomas Sala and publisher Wired Productions have dropped the Behemoth Update, the biggest free content expansion yet for Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles. This is not just a patch. It’s a full-on expansion that adds new mechanics, new structures, and new ways to shape your fortress above the waves. … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/the-behemoth-update-sets-sail-in-bulwark-falconeer-chronicles/">Continued</a>

The spark has finally ignited — Godbreakers has locked in its launch date for October 23, 2025. The team at To The Sky dropped a brand-new release date trailer today, showcasing the action combat adventure that’s been steadily gaining buzz. What started as a small passion project has grown into something the studio believes is … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/godbreakers-locks-in-release-date-coming-october-23-2025/">Continued</a>

Solo developer NebulaVoid Interactive has officially revealed FALLENSTAR, a roguelike metroidvania set in a crumbling corporate dystopia. The announcement trailer dropped today, giving players their first look at the grim, fast-paced action coming to PC. In FALLENSTAR you take on the role of Aetherion’s newest expendable agents, sent to the hostile planet 347TH2-Terminus. Each run … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fallenstar-makes-its-first-drop-with-trailer-and-steam-page-launch/">Continued</a>

Thunderful has just kicked off its Autumn Sale, and it’s packed with incredible adventures, hidden gems, and deep discounts — up to 90% off! Whether you’re a fan of action RPGs, puzzlers, story-driven experiences, or chill builders, there’s something here to grab before the leaves fall. Sale Highlights The Thunderful Autumn Sale is live now … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/thunderful-autumn-sale-brings-up-to-90-off-must-play-games/">Continued</a>

VARSAV Game Studios, the team behind Bee Simulator, are back with another animal hero—and this time it’s a secret agent on four paws. Meet Barkour, a fast-paced mix of action, stealth, and yes, literal dog parkour. The first gameplay trailer has dropped, showing off Agent T.H.U.N.D.E.R., a canine operative with a tail-wagging mix of gadgets, … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/press-release/fur-your-eyes-only-barkour-unleashes-first-gameplay-trailer-and-demo-on-october-2nd/">Continued</a>

Indie devs, here’s one for you, DoubleXP PR has officially launched their new website! They’re a PR agency built around helping indie and solo game developers shine. Their team helps with: What’s really cool is they’ve also got a heart for purpose-driven projects — if your game has a social impact, they’ll find ways to … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/informative/%f0%9f%8e%89-doublexp-pr-website-launch/">Continued</a>

Yooka-Replaylee launches on October 9, 2025, and it already feels like the perfection of a classic 3D platformer. Playtonic Games has taken their original Yooka-Laylee adventure and rebuilt it into something that not only looks stunning but plays like a dream. I jumped into the demo to see how it holds up, and it’s clear … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/%f0%9f%a6%8e-yooka-replaylee-preview-the-perfection-of-the-classic-3d-platformer/">Continued</a>

⭐ 9/10 – A dice-fuelled roguelite with style, challenge, and plenty of replay value. I’ve always been a sucker for action RPGs. Diablo II was my gateway drug, Torchlight stole countless hours, and I’ve sunk more hours than I can count into both Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2. So when Lost in … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/closer-look/%f0%9f%8e%b2-lost-in-random-review-a-dark-fairytale-roguelite-worth-rolling-the-dice-on/">Continued</a>

Belgium – Indie studio Slappy Inc. has announced that Mazey Village, their cozy town-restoring puzzle adventure, will be featured in Steam Next Fest this October. To celebrate, the team has released a brand-new trailer and launched a free demo on Steam. Sliding Puzzles, Cozy Vibes In Mazey Village, a tornado has scattered homes, pets, and … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/a-maze-ing-news-mazey-village-slides-into-steam-next-fest-with-cozy-demo/">Continued</a>

Angoulême, France – Indie studio Opia Games has unleashed the first public demo of their upcoming fast FPS, SYDLESS. The announcement came during the Boomstock 2025 Showcase, alongside a brand-new trailer. A Weapon of Pure Chaos In SYDLESS, your only weapon is a deadly bouncing ball. Each punch makes it faster, deadlier, and harder to … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/bouncing-ball-mayhem-sydless-demo-smashes-onto-steam/">Continued</a>

Atelier Nano / Bernie Wick has announced that Fading Serenades, a cozy top-down courier game, will launch on October 23, 2025 for Windows and macOS via Steam. Deliveries, Friendships, and Mysteries In Fading Serenades, players take on the role of a courier navigating Clifford’s Island. With a backpack that’s always a little too small, you’ll … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/fading-serenades-delivers-cozy-courier-adventure-this-october/">Continued</a>

France – MD Studio has announced that a free demo of their cozy historical gardening game The Abbess Garden is now live on Steam. The full release is planned for Q1 2026 on PC, with a Switch version coming later. A Garden with Secrets Set in 17th-century France, The Abbess Garden blends relaxing plant care … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/the-abbess-garden-demo-blooms-on-steam/">Continued</a>

Opwijk, Belgium – Fire Foot Studios has revealed more details on Jester: A Foolish Ritual, a co-op survival horror game where knights must perform a ritual to escape a cursed castle — while being hunted by a malevolent Jester. A Cursed Castle Awaits Players awaken as one of four resurrected knights, trapped in an abandoned … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/jester-a-foolish-ritual-summons-fear-in-co-op-survival-horror/">Continued</a>

From Jan 1, 2026, Steam will no longer support 32-bit Windows 10. Here’s how it affects users and what you should do. Steam has officially announced that beginning January 1, 2026, it will stop supporting 32-bit versions of Windows. The only 32-bit version still supported is Windows 10 32-bit, currently used by just 0.01% of … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/steam-ends-support-for-32-bit-windows-what-you-need-to-know/">Continued</a>

Co-op space FPS Jump Space from Stockholm-based indie studio Keepsake Games has officially launched, and the response has been nothing short of stellar. In just the first 24 hours, more than 130,000 players, known in-game as Atirans, have joined the resistance. A Strong Start for Early Access The massive day-one support means that Keepsake can … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/jump-space-blasts-off-with-130000-players-in-first-24-hours/">Continued</a>

Permanent Way Entertainment and publisher Blowfish Studios have announced that Blood of Mehran, a vengeful hack-and-slash action-adventure, will launch on October 7, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. A Kingdom Corrupted The kingdom of Aura has fallen to corruption, greed, and tyranny. When Mehran’s beloved is murdered, the battle-scarred … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/blood-of-mehran-launches-october-7-2025/">Continued</a>

Indie developer Mantis Games has released the second major free content update for their haunted deckbuilder roguelike Deck of Haunts. The update is available now on Steam, adding a monstrous range of new horrors — including Creatures, haunting cards, cursed rooms, and two brand-new Starter Decks. New Horrors Await Growing the Nightmare This update follows … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/deck-of-haunts-unleashes-its-biggest-update-yet/">Continued</a>

The Convergence Games Showcase is back, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest indie events of the year. On September 18th you can tune in live to catch a packed two-hour show full of world premieres, exclusive announcements, and creator-led playthroughs. This year’s lineup of hosts includes some of the most trusted … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/convergence-games-showcase-2025-live-september-18th/">Continued</a>

The team behind Fortune Teller Simulator has officially revealed their upcoming occult narrative puzzler, set in the shadows of Victorian London. A free demo is planned for October, with the full release coming later this year on Steam. A Victorian Salon of Secrets In Fortune Teller Simulator, you inherit the name and tools of the … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/indie-games/fortune-teller-simulator-revealed-demo-coming-october/">Continued</a>

Keepsake Games, a Stockholm-based indie studio founded by veterans from Hazelight, Mojang, Mirror’s Edge, and Toca Boca, has revealed new details for their upcoming co-op space adventure Jump Space. The game is set to enter Steam Early Access and Xbox in 2025. Co-op FPS Among the Stars Jump Space is a mission-based PvE co-op FPS … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/jump-space-prepares-for-launch-in-2025/">Continued</a>

Canadian indie studio Hatchery Games, formed by ex-Skylanders developers, premiered a brand-new gameplay trailer for Voidling Bound during the Monster Taming Direct 2025 showcase. A Monster Tamer With a Twist Described by fans as a cross between Spore and Warframe, Voidling Bound is an action-packed 3rd-person shooter where players take direct control of customizable creatures … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/voidling-bound-unveils-new-gameplay-trailer-during-monster-taming-direct/">Continued</a>

Indie studio Steam Veil Games has announced Drill Rift, a turn-based strategy and colony sim set in a dwarven mining outpost. The game will launch on Steam in Q4 2025, with a free demo arriving on September 20 ahead of Steam Next Fest. A Fusion of Strategy and Dice-Roll Chaos In Drill Rift, players oversee … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/drill-rift-announced-manage-a-dwarven-mining-operation-in-q4-2025/">Continued</a>