During the Nintendo Indie World Showcase 2024, Devolver Digital and Nomada Studio have unveiled the new trailer and release date for the anticipated adventure side-scrolling platformer, Neva. The game tells the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces.

Red Candle Games has announced that Nine Sols will launch for PC via Steam on 29 May 2024. It is a lore-rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection-focused combat. Red Candle Games is best known for developing psychological horror games Detention and Devotion. The studio aims to delive

INTI CREATES has announced that its newest 2D action game, Umbraclaw, will launch for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC on 30 May 2024. A demo will be available during the Steam Next Fest February 2024 Edition. Umbraclaw tells the story of Kuon, a house cat who has died in the mortal

After teasing a blurred image of what seems to be a rabbit with a robotic figure in early September, NetEase Games and Nitroplus finally revealed their upcoming game called Rusty Rabbit at the Tokyo Game Show 2023. NetEase Games presented Rusty Rabbit at the TGS 2023 media presentation. Attendees will have the oppo

Publisher Flyhigh Works and Shinobo non-Grata developer Studio PICO have recently announced an upcoming side-scrolling 2D robot action game titled "The Scramble Vice." With a release date of 2024 for PC, the game takes place in the year 2048, when criminal acts have become rampant using robots. Set in a futurist

During PC Gaming Show 2023, Orbit Studio and Play On Worlds announced Ebenezer And The Invisible World. Ebenezer And The Invisible World Embark is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’

Exciting news coming your way from Publisher Red Art Games and developer Holy Cap. Brace yourselves for Promenade, an awesome side-scrolling platformer that's set to hit consoles and PC via Steam in 2023. Described as a "collectathon", let me give you a quick rundown of what this game is all about, according to the

Whitethorn Games and Skaule have announced Magical Delicacy, which is a new indie side-scrolling platformer with retro pixel art visuals. It's slated to release for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Xbox Game Pass sometime in 2024. In Magical Delicacy, players assume the role of a young witch named Flora and wil

Platform(s): PC Genre: Side-Scrolling Shooter Coming out of China, Soda Crisis is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter game developed by the aptly named Team Soda, who previously worked on Snake Force and Chinese conglomerate Bilibili. Team Soda is an independent game developer based in Shanghai, China. Soda Cris

It's been a while since we've had a brick-breaker game from indie and small-time developers. So what better way to cap off this December than with one that may be beyond the norm, and from indie game company Lillymo Games? Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey is a 2D brick breaker game that goes beyond the standard

If you're considering Microsoft’s Game Pass service, you’re in for a treat. While some might hesitate at the idea of relying on a subscription for their gaming library, the reality is that subscribers gain access to an amazing variety of games, from charming indie titles to massive triple-A hits, all for a monthly

One of this year's more memorable action-adventure titles is The Plucky Squire. This gem is an Australian-made indie title from developer All Possible Futures that happens to get a lot of publishing & publicity done up by the renowned Devolver Digital. We enjoyed it, and the game seems to be getting a lot more buzz

Venom is not only one of the most iconic Spider-Man villains, he's also one of the most famous villains in comics and pop culture in general. While the Venom symbiote was originally introduced as a living alien costume in The Amazing Spider-Man #252 (May 1984), his first full appearance as Venom was in The Amazing Spid

Dotemu and Leikir Studio have announced that strategy RPG Metal Slug Tactics will launch for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on 5 November 2024. Metal Slug Tactics offers a fresh perspective on the iconic battles of the Metal Slug series. This is the first time that the side-sc

Selecta Play and Relevo have announced Terrifier The ARTcade Game, a side-scrolling beat-em-up game based on the Terrifier horror film series. It will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in 2025. Step into a world of pixelated carnage with Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a gory retro figh

Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch Genre: Action Adventure, 2D, Indie How much more innovation can you plaster in the timeless concept of a top-down 2D action adventure game a.k.a The Legend of Zelda series? Try "storybook aesthetics" and "2d and 3D realm-switching", and you'll se

Forever Entertainment and Storm Trident have revealed that Night Slashers, a cult classic originally released in 1993 by Data East, is being remade for modern platforms. The game transports players to a nightmarish world where the fate of humanity rests in the hands of four skilled fighters. These characters mus

A Nintendo Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase double presentation took place earlier today and it was full of games. The biggest announcements and reveals included new Atelier and Rune Factory games, a free update for Balatro, and Coffee Talk Tokyo. Check out the games and our full coverage belo

Platform(s): PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PCGenre: Action RPG, JRPG, City Builder, Anime Games based on Japanese manga, anime or light novels are a dime a dozen. Most of the time, the games cater primarily for existing fans of the source material and they're not really made to create or att

SEGA has announced the SEGA Publisher August Sale, which is currently taking place on the PlayStation Store. This sale offers a fantastic opportunity for players of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 to purchase selected titles without breaking the bank. Get ready to score major discounts on popular games from now unti