State of Play presents 007 First Light gameplay deep dive on September 3rd.
Prepare for a deep dive on 007 First Light! During this special State of Play,
the development team at IO Interactive declassifies new gameplay on James Bond’s
upcoming espionage action-adventure thrill ride.
War Child announces second annual Fanatical Bundle Sale.
This event, which brings together a phenomenal selection of games from studios
worldwide, offers a unique opportunity for gamers to enjoy some of their favourite,
or most wanted games, while making a positive impact on the lives of some of the
most vulnerable children around the world.
The bundle is available for just $7.99. However, this offer is only valid while
the keys last, so gaming fans will need to act swiftly to they don’t miss out.
Players investigate a mysterious death in Happy Rock, solving puzzles and fighting
in a dystopian world.
Features retro-style visuals, tank controls, and a partially open world.
Developed by FM Simple Games Studio, it arrives on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch
on September 25th.
9/4/2025
[ Source: FM Simple Games Studio ]
Swan Song
Swan Song takes flight with a demo release on Steam for PC.
Business Goose Studios announced their next game, Swan Song, a playable demo is available
now on Steam, inviting players to experience the first chapters of this atmospheric
musical puzzle adventure.
Swan Song is a calming puzzle game set inside an ancient music box, where you place
notes on a scale to compose melodies that guide a little swan safely back to its nest.
Open-world RPG
Sword Hero
launches its Combat Arena demo on Steam during the Sword Celebration event.
Players test three characters in five arena battles, using limb-based combat and
environmental hazards.
Trade items, equip gear, and heal wounds between rounds.
Developed by ForestWare, the demo previews a dynamic world with faction quests and
persistent scars.
9/2/2025
[ Source: ForestWare ]
Blendkins
Simulation adventure
Blendkins
launches on Steam on September 3rd, tackling wildlife trafficking
with a charming yet dark narrative.
Players act as poachers or social media-driven buyers, exploring
ethical dilemmas.
Features multiple habitats, unique creatures, and impactful choices.
Developed by TRINAC Studio, it’s available on Steam for PC with a demo on itch.io.
9/2/2025
[ Source: TRINAC Studio ]
TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Photography adventure
TOEM: A Photo Adventure
launches on iOS and Android on October 22nd, with pre-registration now open.
Players explore Scandinavian-inspired landscapes, solving puzzles by taking photos.
Meet quirky characters and enjoy chill music in a hand-drawn world.
Developed by Something We Made, a free demo is available on Android and iOS.
9/2/2025
[ Source: Something We Made ]
Machick 2
Roguelike survivor game
Machick 2
launches on Steam September 10th with chaotic gameplay and infinite mode.
Players craft wands and battle frog hordes in an apocalyptic story.
Push your PC to its limits with endless enemy waves and global leaderboards.
Developed by DeadPixel, a robust demo is available now with extensive content.
9/2/2025
[ Source: DeadPixel ]
Monastery: Ora et Labora
Management simulation
Monastery: Ora et Labora
opens its public playtest on Steam until September 15th.
Players manage monks’ schedules, balancing prayer, work, and rest.
Produce goods like beer and manuscripts to grow the monastery’s economy.
Developed by Dragonkin Studios, the playtest invites feedback via Discord and Steam.
9/2/2025
[ Source: Dragonkin Studios ]
Midnight Horde
Scale the Spires: Midnight Horde’s new trailer and demo got unleashed!
Indie developer Carry Castle unveiled a brand-new trailer and updated demo
for Midnight Horde, a gothic bullet heaven with parkour mechanics and castle
building.
The trailer showcases new content, including new environments, and several new
bosses, the demo has received a new resource system and a sliding mechanic, among
other impactful updates.
Parkour meets Vampire Survivors in this gothic reverse bullet hell with base
building.
Emotional narrative adventure
Paws and Leaves - A Last Tale
surpasses 150% of its Kickstarter goal with 700 backers.
Play as Me, a dying fox, guided by butterfly Ani to rediscover memories
in a melancholic world.
Explore small open-world zones, uncovering secrets and player-submitted
keepsakes.
Developed by grownarts, the campaign ends in three days with exclusive
rewards available.
9/1/2025
[ Source: grownarts ]
Pizza Bandit
Third-person co-op shooter
Pizza Bandit
enters Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store, blending bounty hunting with
chaotic cooking.
Play as Malik, a time-traveling ex-mercenary, cooking pizzas under fire to fund
the galaxy’s greatest pizzeria.
Features 1-4 player co-op, customizable loadouts, and pizzeria upgrades.
Developed by JofSoft, it offers a -10% discount until September 5th.
9/1/2025
[ Source: JofSoft ]
TITAN ISLES
Co-op action-adventure
TITAN ISLES
launches on Meta Quest and SteamVR September 25th with a PSVR2 version planned
for 2026.
Players battle colossal Titans on the planet Toska, using four unique Exo Suits
in solo or up to four-player co-op.
Featuring a talented voice cast, including Richard Reed and Dave Jones, it offers
dynamic combat and exploration.
Developed by Psytec Games, pre-orders are live with a -10% discount.
9/1/2025
[ Source: Psytec Games ]
Crux Diaries RPG
Isometric CRPG
Crux Diaries RPG
is announced, set in an alternate 1970s dystopian nation facing civil war.
Players search for a missing brother, shaping the story through non-linear choices
and skill checks.
Choose diplomacy or force, align with factions or escape chaos in a crumbling
totalitarian state.
Developed by Kravtology, it features turn-based combat and a gritty Eastern
European-inspired world.
9/1/2025
[ Source: Kravtology ]
Mad Metal
Vehicular combat shooter
Mad Metal
launches a Kickstarter to fund console ports and online multiplayer.
Customize vehicles and weapons in an open-world with destructible
environments.
Seasons affect performance, revealing secrets, while player choices
shape the world.
Developed by Mad Mechs, it features a dynamic Scarlet Moon soundtrack
and targets a Q4 2025 release.
9/1/2025
[ Source: Mad Mechs ]
Basalt: The Cursed Vein
Basalt: The Cursed Vein - A roguelite twist on match-3 announced by Rubarb.
Gold fever junkies, roguelite diggers, vein-chasers, and match-3 misfits: Basalt: The
Cursed Vein by Norwegian studio Rubarb is the gritty mining-town roguelite where every
match drags you deeper, and every upgrade feeds your obsession to dig again.
The further you go, the better the loot, the stronger your town, but in the back of your
mind, there’s always that warning: Don’t dig too deep!