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Today’s Daily Indie News Roundup brings together platform performance updates, indie announcements, long-awaited launches, preservation efforts, and reminders of how fragile game development can be. From Epic’s latest financial results and Nintendo’s record-breaking Switch 2 sales to studio closures and a wave of creative new projects, here’s what you should know.
Mother Gaia Studio and publisher CriticalLeap have confirmed that their hand-drawn noir thriller The Posthumous Investigation will launch on PC via Steam on March 31, 2026. The game places players in the role of a private investigator hired by an unusual client: the ghost of the murder victim himself. Players must track the routines of fourteen suspects, manipulate schedules, uncover contradictory alibis, and slowly reconstruct the truth before the day resets.
BAFTA-nominated visual novel Vampire Therapist is heading to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch later this month, followed by an Xbox release in March. Developed by Little Bat Games, the title originally launched on PC in 2024 and gained recognition for its unique mix of humor, psychology, and supernatural storytelling. Players take on the role of a reformed gunslinger-turned-vampire who now helps fellow undead process centuries of emotional baggage.
Developer Equalizer has officially unveiled Mythic Yi, a retro-inspired, HD-2D turn-based RPG based on the Chinese legend “Yi Shoots Down Nine Suns.” The game is coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch. Featuring Octopath Traveler-style visuals, Mythic Yi retells ancient mythology through branching narratives, strategic combat built around the Five Elements system, and dynamic celestial effects.
Meowstery Wisp is a new social deduction title designed for five to eleven players, launching on PC via Steam in Q2 2026. The game centers on exploration, manipulation, and hidden roles, with players searching for mystical artifacts across five rounds. Spies secretly sabotage progress, while an occultist pursues a separate hidden agenda.
Brain Seal will release Dark Quest: Remastered, a fully rebuilt edition of the original dungeon-crawling tactical RPG that launched the franchise. The remaster will arrive simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Built using the Dark Quest 4 engine, the remastered version features improved visuals, refined systems, and modernized performance while preserving its dark fantasy roots.
Spanish studio Chibig has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Bel’s Fanfare, following the success of Mika and the Witch’s Mountain. The campaign runs until March 7 and aims to fund development for a 2027 release across PC and consoles. Inspired by classic Zelda titles, PS2-era aesthetics, Undertale, and Spirited Away, Bel’s Fanfare focuses on modern nostalgia.
Ritual Party is an upcoming cooperative horror party game for one to four players, focused on performing increasingly absurd rituals while avoiding neighbors, police, and supernatural threats. Players must coordinate under pressure to draw symbols, manage offerings, appease strange entities, and summon elder gods, all while navigating limited space and unpredictable hazards.
Wisageni has shared a behind-the-scenes update on K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, a management simulation inspired by Korean pop culture. The game combines idol training, story-driven character arcs, music production, and mini-games. Drawing on the global popularity of K-pop, the developers aim to deliver a comprehensive simulation of the entertainment industry, blending strategy with narrative.
Cinematic side-scrolling adventure Forgotlings will launch on PC via Steam on February 17, following multiple delays. Set in a world inhabited by forgotten objects, players guide Fig, a sentient doll, across a semi-open Metroidvania-style map.
Real-time tactical stealth game Sumerian Six will release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on March 6, priced at $29.99. A Deluxe Edition offers early access. Originally released on PC in 2024, the game follows a team of scientist commandos battling occult-enhanced Nazi forces in an alternate-history setting. The console release expands its audience with optimized controls and performance.
Player-versus-player party game Gnaughty Gnomes launches on Steam on March 3, with a demo available now. Featuring customizable characters, hundreds of upgrade cards, destructible maps, and multiple game modes, the title emphasizes fast-paced, chaotic multiplayer matches designed for social play.
The development team behind ReStory has announced that the game has passed 250,000 wishlists on Steam, marking a major milestone. The team thanked supporters and teased upcoming features, including gadget-based restoration systems, signaling strong community interest ahead of release.
Classic flight simulator F-22: Air Dominance Fighter is set for re-release on Steam, published by MicroProse. Originally developed by Digital Image Design, the game is remembered for blending accessible controls with realistic avionics and large-scale air warfare. Featuring over 90 missions and AWACS command mechanics, the re-release aims to introduce a new generation to a landmark of 1990s PC simulation.
Side-scrolling action platformer ChainStaff will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on April 8, publisher Null Games and developer Mommy’s Best Games announced. The PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch versions are newly announced. ChainStaff is a brutal action platformer with a transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades, and a rocking soundtrack. Aliens have taken over the Earth! Swing, shoot, and spear your way through hordes of mutating monstrosities and bone-shaking boss fights.
Epic Games has released its 2025 performance summary, reporting a 57% year-over-year increase in third-party game revenue, reaching $400 million. Total store spending hit $1.16 billion, and monthly active users peaked at 78 million in December.
The platform now hosts over 6,000 games, with Fortnite, Genshin Impact, and Honkai Star Rail among top performers. Epic’s free game program continues to drive engagement, with 662 million titles claimed in 2025 and significant boosts to concurrent player counts. Despite these gains, Epic remains far behind Steam in overall revenue. Store GM Steve Allison emphasized that Epic’s strategy focuses on shared-platform growth rather than exclusivity.
Nintendo’s latest financial report confirms that Switch 2 has sold 17.37 million units in its first seven months, far outpacing the original Switch. Strong sales in the US and Europe, combined with major software hits like Mario Kart World and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, have driven record adoption. With nearly 38 million games sold and net sales up 99.3 percent year-over-year, Nintendo is experiencing exceptional financial performance. The original Switch also continues to sell strongly, reaching over 155 million lifetime units, giving Nintendo simultaneous success across two generations.
Pahdo Labs officially closed in February 2026, ending development on Starlight Re:Volver. Despite raising approximately $17.5 million in funding, the studio struggled with declining player numbers and mixed reviews after Early Access launch. Layoffs in late 2025 and a pivot to offline play failed to stabilize finances. Founder Dan acknowledged shortcomings in design, marketing, and scope management. A final prototype, Edge of Divinity, failed to attract investment. The closure highlights broader challenges facing indie studios in a crowded market.
Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone tells IGN in a new interview, while he’s been approached “many times” to turn Stardew Valley into a film or television property, he’s always been too “worried that I wouldn’t be happy with the final result.” The only exception he would have made is for the surrealist genius and Blue Velvet director Lynch.
The Switch 2 could get a price hike in 2026, but how much more should people prepare to pay? According to Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad, Nintendo may opt to raise the price of the Switch 2 by $50 or $100. The Switch 2 currently sells for $450 on its own or $500 with Mario Kart World.
He said this against the backdrop of the impact of tariffs and increasing memory prices and how those factors could impact the Switch 2’s price. Nintendo said in its latest earnings briefing that there will be no impact during the current fiscal year, but for the fiscal year that begins in April 2026, these factors could “put pressure” on the company’s earnings, Ahmad said.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that subscriber acquisition and retention have improved since Microsoft lowered Game Pass pricing back in…
Playstack, the publisher behind breakout hits like Balatro, Abiotic Factor, and The Rise of the Golden Idol, is preparing for…
You will spend your days verifying documents, spotting counterfeit money, dealing with angry customers, and trying to survive under government…
Full Circle uses a turn-based system mixed with real-time timing mechanics, allowing players to chain attacks, and swap party members…
Developer Terahard Studios officially revealed RuneSmith during the Indie Quest 2026 Showcase, and it immediately stands out thanks to its…
Set in the universe of Anima Beyond Fantasy, this title mixes fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with the deeper storytelling and character-building.
If you’ve been looking for a low-stress cozy game to sink time into, Papaya Plaza might be worth keeping an…
The game follows Apranik, a lone traveler exploring a decaying planet in search of an ancient artifact connected to the…
Instead of relying on random numbers or hidden stats, Paradox Tower focuses entirely on planning and decision-making.
Publisher Hooded Horse has officially picked up C-Beams, an ambitious space action RPG from indie developer Distant Light Games.
You command customizable ships powered by magical Jötunn Hearts, harvesting resources from the dead giants scattered across the seas.
The Stop Killing Games campaign argues that players are growing tired of paying full price for games that can eventually…
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If you've been waiting for a good excuse to try Path of Exile 2, this might be it.
Players compete for the Tsar's favor by claiming sections of a cathedral, gathering resources, and carefully managing construction and decoration…
The story follows Yuna, seemingly the last human left alive after the entire population of Earth mysteriously disappears.
After moving to a quiet Japanese town to live with her father, Shiomi finds herself trapped inside a disturbing mirror…
Cosmic Division has officially launched in Finland under the leadership of Harry Krueger, a veteran developer best known for his…
Crushed In Time is a spin-off of the million-selling There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension and continues the studio's love…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that subscriber acquisition and retention have improved since Microsoft lowered Game Pass pricing back in…
Playstack, the publisher behind breakout hits like Balatro, Abiotic Factor, and The Rise of the Golden Idol, is preparing for…
You will spend your days verifying documents, spotting counterfeit money, dealing with angry customers, and trying to survive under government…
Full Circle uses a turn-based system mixed with real-time timing mechanics, allowing players to chain attacks, and swap party members…
Developer Terahard Studios officially revealed RuneSmith during the Indie Quest 2026 Showcase, and it immediately stands out thanks to its…
Set in the universe of Anima Beyond Fantasy, this title mixes fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with the deeper storytelling and character-building.
If you’ve been looking for a low-stress cozy game to sink time into, Papaya Plaza might be worth keeping an…
The game follows Apranik, a lone traveler exploring a decaying planet in search of an ancient artifact connected to the…
Instead of relying on random numbers or hidden stats, Paradox Tower focuses entirely on planning and decision-making.
Publisher Hooded Horse has officially picked up C-Beams, an ambitious space action RPG from indie developer Distant Light Games.
You command customizable ships powered by magical Jötunn Hearts, harvesting resources from the dead giants scattered across the seas.
The Stop Killing Games campaign argues that players are growing tired of paying full price for games that can eventually…
In our latest editorial, we discuss the launch of Paralives, including its early access price, poor performance, and overly positive…
Tango Gameworks recently updated its official website with a complete timeline of its biggest projects, highlighting classics such as Hi-Fi…
If you've been waiting for a good excuse to try Path of Exile 2, this might be it.
Players compete for the Tsar's favor by claiming sections of a cathedral, gathering resources, and carefully managing construction and decoration…
The story follows Yuna, seemingly the last human left alive after the entire population of Earth mysteriously disappears.
After moving to a quiet Japanese town to live with her father, Shiomi finds herself trapped inside a disturbing mirror…
Cosmic Division has officially launched in Finland under the leadership of Harry Krueger, a veteran developer best known for his…
Crushed In Time is a spin-off of the million-selling There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension and continues the studio's love…
