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Xbox Game Pass December Update

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While this is our only “Coming Soon” post for December, we’ll be back at it as usual in the new year with more games.

In december the following games are coming to Xbox Game Pass: Mortal Kombat 1, Death Howl, Dome Keeper, Routine, and more.

[ Source: Xbox Wire ]

Top 10 New Indie Games

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The Boys: Trigger Warning

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Stealth-action VR game The Boys: Trigger Warning opens pre-orders on Meta Quest 3 and wishlists on PlayStation VR2 for 2026 launch.

Players become a forced Supe infiltrating Vought with The Boys, featuring returning cast like Laz Alonso and Jensen Ackles in dark humor-filled missions.

From ARVORE and Sony Pictures VR, it blends franchise authenticity with immersive combat and stealth. 12/9/2025

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Vagrus - The Riven Realms

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Turn-based RPG Vagrus - The Riven Realms launches its At the Heart of Ruin expansion on December 22nd on Nintendo Switch.

Explore crumbling Dwarven mountains with smaller parties, new procedural encounters, rival scavenger factions, and branching dark narratives.

From Lost Pilgrims Studio, it includes the Ruinous Supporter Pack with cosmetic outfits and planned free story updates. 12/9/2025

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Broken Ranks

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Turn-based MMORPG Broken Ranks launches the Trials of the Lodge roguelite mode on December 16th with shifting maps and effects.

It features random enemies, weekly resets, permanent progression, and solo or party runs starting at level 35.

From Whitemoon Games, it adds tactical experimentation to the isometric low-fantasy world. 12/9/2025

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Death Howl

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Soulslike deck-building adventure Death Howl launches a physical edition February 20th, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

Play as grieving mother Ro crafting cards and totems to battle spirits across mystical realms in grid-based combat.

From The Outer Zone and 11 bit studios, it includes the digital soundtrack with pre-orders now open. 12/9/2025

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Basketball Classics

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Retro 8-bit basketball game Basketball Classics offers a -65% discount during the Steam Sports Fest through December 15th.

It features five-on-five arcade action with lane plays, cinematic dunks, over 1000 players across decades, and a single-player career mode.

From Namo Gamo and Acclaim, it launches on consoles in 2026 with unlockable content and a two-player versus mode. 12/9/2025

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Holstin

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Psychological survival horror Holstin partners with Team17 for worldwide publishing of its 1990s Polish town nightmare.

Explore slime-infested Jeziorne-Kolonia, fight twisted creatures, and interrogate deteriorating locals using 2XD pixel-art with dynamic perspectives.

From Sonka, it features full Polish and English voice acting in a Resident Evil and Silent Hill-inspired experience coming to PC and consoles. 12/8/2025

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Cut That Wire

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Multiplayer bluffing party game Cut That Wire launches the free Space update with a new map and Old Maid mode.

Imposters gain data-swapping sabotage while victims face air-lock ejections and customizable bomb timers in chaotic mini-games.

From Waka Studio, it adds quick match, rebalanced prompts, and dead-player wire visibility for heightened deception. 12/8/2025

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Blightstone

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Dark fantasy turn-based roguelite RPG Blightstone enters Early Access January 20th with freeform movement and volatile elements.

Lead heroes protecting Earthglass Crystal against corruption, using weather, terrain, and status effects in gridless tactical battles.

From Unfinished Pixel, it features five classes, deep skill combos, and persistent world changes through failure. 12/8/2025

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Yooka-Replaylee

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3D platformer Yooka-Replaylee launches its demo today on Nintendo Switch 2 with save carryover to full game.

This enhanced remake features upgraded visuals, new challenges, currency, tonics, map tracker, smoother controls, and orchestral soundtrack by Kirkhope and Wise.

From Playtonic Games and PM Studios, the physical retail edition with poster and stickers releases on December 18th. 12/8/2025

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Kitten Space Agency

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Spaceflight simulation Kitten Space Agency raises $100K in two weeks via free pre-alpha contributions.

Led by Dean Hall with Kerbal and SpaceX veterans, it features realistic rocket engineering, moddable BRUTAL framework, and daily updates.

From RocketWerkz, the community-driven project grows with 42,000 Discord members and their transparent development model. 12/8/2025

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WILL: Follow The Light

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Fallosophy

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Pinball-inspired precision platformer Fallosophy launches in Q2 2026 on Steam with momentum-based ascent through philosophical ruins.

Players control Baetyl using two-button flipper physics to climb surreal pixel-art worlds from antiquity to postmodernism without upgrades.

Developed by Reliable Plumbing Services, failure drives mastery in vertical rage-platforming guided by the enigmatic Philosopher King. 12/6/2025

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Infinity: HexaDome Tactics

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Multiplayer turn-based 1v1 tactical strategy game Infinity: HexaDome Tactics drops its demo on December 10th.

Inspired by the Aristeia board game in Infinity sci-fi universe, it offers fast matches in interactive arenas using cover and tactical cards.

From the publisher Polden, the full release is planned for 2026 with community-driven development. 12/6/2025

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Guardians Planetfall

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Tactical VR co-op shooter Guardians Planetfall enters Early Access in 2026 on Meta Quest 3 and Steam VR.

Squads of up to four battle aliens and empires across procedurally generated planets, extracting loot while upgrading a customizable strike ship.

From VirtualAge, it features VR climbing, jetpacks, orbital strikes, a living galactic campaign, and a in-game mission editor for community content. 12/6/2025

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Hollow Mire - Shadow of Breken House

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Psychological horror Hollow Mire - Shadow of Breken House launches its demo on December 9th.

Players experience branching narratives across John Rowe’s memories and Detective Gwen Porter’s asylum investigation, with eight endings via puzzles and flashbacks.

Developed by Mowlo Games, it features hand-painted 1940s England, full voice acting, and cello soundtrack, the game is scheduled for a late 2026 release. 12/6/2025

[ Source: Mowlo Games ]

Sorcerer’s Servant

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Roguelike slot RPG Sorcerer’s Servant officially launches with over 230 stages and 100 monsters after Early Access.

Players spin slots to battle using attack, defense, magic, and healing items that chain for power, with story advancing on death.

Developed by 2202GAMES, the full release adds mythic rarity, ultra soul items, and a major balance overhaul on Windows and macOS. 12/6/2025

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Official Trailer

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