Press Release

The Indie Game Awards 2025 close out the year celebrating global indie excellence The Indie Game Awards returned last night with their second annual awards-only ceremony, celebrating the developers and teams pushing independent games forward through creativity, innovation, and emotional storytelling. The 2025 ceremony spotlighted standout achievements across a wide range of categories, recognising independent … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/and-the-indie-game-award-goes-to/">Continued</a>

Beeswax Games has announced that No Players Online is finally back on Steam after an unexpected and unfounded DMCA claim forced the game offline for nearly three weeks. The claim alleged co authorship and caused the horror FPS to be removed during its most important post launch window. For a game that centers around exploring … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/no-players-online-returns-to-steam-after-false-dmca-takedown/">Continued</a>

NerveQuake Software has unveiled .VXE, a fast moving cyber revenge bullet heaven launching in Q2 2026 on PC and Steam. Built for players who thrive on spectacle, chaos, and breakneck momentum, the game drops you into a collapsing neon network as a sentient piece of malware fighting to escape captivity. The announcement comes with a … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/vxe-announced-as-a-high-voltage-bullet-heaven-set-in-a-neon-decaying-cyberspace/">Continued</a>

It has been three months since OFF made its long awaited return, and the community response has been incredibly positive for both Fangamer and creator Mortis Ghost. Today the team has dropped a packed update that includes new language support, fresh merchandise, Steam trading cards, and a limited time discount across digital platforms. Patch 1.1 … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/off-hits-a-home-run-with-patch-1-1-new-merch-steam-trading-cards-and-a-limited-time-discount/">Continued</a>

Hell just got a little noisier. Norwegian studio Games People Play has released the first public demo for The Devil’s Due, a cheating heavy poker roguelite where bluffing, sabotaging, and straight up rule breaking are essential to survival. The studio also premiered a brand new gameplay video during the OTK Games Expo, giving players their … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/cheat-your-way-out-of-hell-in-the-devils-due-as-the-first-public-demo-drops-on-steam/">Continued</a>

Players looking for a fresh challenge in the turn-based tactical space will want to mark December 1 on their calendars. Forsworn, an upcoming indie project from solo developer Dat of Resummon Studios LLC, is set to release its first public demo on Steam. The game blends thoughtful, turn-based tactical combat with roguelike progression, offering a … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/forsworn-brings-deep-tactical-combat-and-roguelike-progression-to-steam-with-new-demo-launching-december-1/">Continued</a>

ARSAV Game Studios, the team behind Bee Simulator, is back with another animal hero adventure — and this one’s packing gadgets, style, and a tail that doesn’t quit. Barkour just dropped a brand-new trailer to celebrate Steam’s Animal Fest, and it’s the perfect mix of stealth, action, and, well… a lot of dog parkour. The … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/barkour-unleashes-the-dog-trailer-to-celebrate-steam-animal-fest/">Continued</a>

You might have heard about Velvet 89, the 100% free hidden object game from the small Czech team at Charles Games. It’s a powerful interactive look at the stories of ordinary people who took to the streets in 1989 and made the Velvet Revolution happen. The game even picked up the Social Matters award at … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/velvet-89-celebrates-its-first-anniversary-with-a-huge-new-update/">Continued</a>

Indie developer Monome Studio has revealed This Is No Cave, a minimalist 2D platformer that turns movement into an art form. Designed around precision and rhythm, it’s a game that asks players to master flow, not just survive. In This Is No Cave, you crash land on an uncharted planet and descend into an underground … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/this-is-no-cave-pushes-platformers-to-their-limits-with-precision-flow-and-speed/">Continued</a>

Kyoto-based studio Q-Games has released its newest creation, Dreams of Another, now available on PS5, PS VR2, and Steam. Directed by multimedia artist Baiyon, Dreams of Another is a surreal journey through memories, thoughts, and regrets, following two characters known as The Man in Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier. As you explore their intertwined dreams, … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/press-release/wake-up-the-dream-begins-dreams-of-another-launches-on-ps5-ps-vr2-and-steam/">Continued</a>

The viral roguelite Winnie’s Hole from Melbourne-based studio Twice Different is joining Steam Next Fest (13–20 October) with an expanded, reworked demo that’s mutating faster than ever. Players step into the microscopic world inside Winnie’s body, spreading a virus through his cells and unlocking strange new powers as they go. This is a roguelite that … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/press-release/the-infection-spreads-winnies-hole-demo-bursts-into-steam-next-fest/">Continued</a>

Shrine’s Legacy has officially launched on Steam, bringing players back to the golden age of 16-bit action RPGs. Developed by Positive Concept Games and published by indie.io and Levelup Games, this heartfelt adventure blends nostalgic SNES charm with modern co-op gameplay and story-rich worldbuilding. Set in the magical world of Ardemia, players take on the … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/%f0%9f%8e%ae-shrines-legacy-launches-on-steam-a-classic-snes-style-rpg-for-a-new-era/">Continued</a>

The culinary roguelite Hungry Horrors is back on the menu this month as Clumsy Bear Studio launches a brand-new demo for Steam Next Fest (October 13–20). This isn’t just a reheat of last year’s serving. Built on community feedback, the new demo adds a rich helping of strategic depth with features like collectible cookware, seasoning … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/press-release/hungry-horrors-serves-up-a-fresh-demo-for-steam-next-fest/">Continued</a>

Get ready for pixelated chaos. Silver Bullet, a gothic arcade shooter from 1CC Games and Flynn’s Arcade, launches October 30, 2025 on Nintendo Switch and Steam. You play as Van Helsing, on a worldwide mission to rescue puppies kidnapped by the villainous vampire Reggie. Battle through haunted mansions, creepy museums, and cursed cemeteries, each packed … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/silver-bullet-launches-october-30-on-switch-steam/">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>

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>

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>

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>

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>