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The indie games scene doesn’t slow down and neither do we. Today’s Daily Indie News Roundup is packed with lots of announcements, developer perspectives, industry shifts, crowdfunding moves and a lot of upcoming games across every genre imaginable. From classic mascots returning in unexpected ways to studios pushing back against runaway scaling, here’s everything you need to know.
Atari and Fabraz have officially announced Bubsy 4D, a new platforming adventure coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Players once again control the wisecracking lynx, joined by allies Terri and Virgil, as they explore handcrafted, yarn-themed planets filled with collectibles and challenges.
Firenut Games and solo developer José Manuel Conesa Hernández confirmed that Backrooms Level X will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch on February 19, 2026. The console version includes all recent PC updates, featuring new areas, mechanics, and quality-of-life improvements.
Solo developer Clockwork Pile has opened the Shardpunk 2 Open Steam Playtest and everyone who requests access gets in immediately. Community feedback has shaped the original Shardpunk, and the sequel’s ongoing playtest will be regularly updated with new builds, letting players test evolving features and impact the game’s development in real time.
NIN Games confirmed R-Type Dimensions III, the next entry in the classic side-scrolling shoot-’em-up series, will release in May 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 (cartridge confirmed), PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam. A new trailer showcases updated lighting, effects, and refined animation, highlighting both modern polish and the classic R-Type gameplay that fans love, with seamless toggling between old and new visual modes.
Indie studios Untold Tales, Sneaky Box, and Kautki Cave announced Chickenauts, a companion-based action roguelite where players blast through a massive alien mothership with a flock of mutated, trait-driven chicken allies. The game will launch in Steam Early Access in 2026, with console versions possible later. Each chicken companion draws inspiration from pop culture and grants unique abilities as you mutate and power-up your roster throughout runs.
Publisher Targem Games and developer TG Indie revealed Underchoice, a survival sim that puts you in charge of an underground shelter’s inhabitants. As Overseer, players face morally fraught decisions, from resource allocation to whether to let new arrivals in, with every choice affecting community morale, survival odds, and long-term outcomes.
Party horror title Spider Roulette is set to launch on February 23, 2026, on Steam. Designed for 2–4 players, the game blends hidden threats and social deduction: players secretly place spiders under cups before taking turns choosing cups or action cards. With risk vs. reward mechanics and escalating tension, Spider Roulette aims to deliver a tense, laughter-tinged group experience.
Spanish indie dev Dos Estrellas announced that Countless Army, a reverse tower defense strategy game, hits Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox (One/S/X), Epic Game Store (PC), and Mac on January 29. As a villainous Dark Lord lich, players summon undead and monstrous hordes to crush defenders across paths and cities using tactical unit placement and devastating dark magic.
Narrative RPG GreedFall: The Dying World from NACON and Spiders studio will launch on March 10 on PC (Steam) and March 12 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A new gameplay video highlights the epic tale of Teer Fradee, a guardian of nature suddenly caught in a vast conspiracy on the Old Continent, where companions, alliances, and choices shape your journey.
The beloved 3D platformer New Super Lucky’s Tale is launching on PlayStation 5 on March 26, 2026, featuring enhanced visuals, up to 120 FPS performance, and immersive DualSense support. The PS5 port aims to retain all the charm of the original while offering smoother gameplay and crisp new presentation.
Indie developer Oh My Me Games and publisher Grumpyface Studios confirmed that Seafrog, a 2.5D action-puzzle platformer with skate-inspired traversal, will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch on February 19 for $14.99. Pre-orders are now open on the Switch eShop.
Publisher Frosty Pop and developer Strange Scaffold announced that Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator will launch on PC via Steam on January 29, followed by Xbox Series later in Q1 2026. The tongue-in-cheek stock market sim puts players in the absurd position of trading simulated baby lives for galactic credits, with a demo already available for PC.
Indie dev com8com1 Software revealed Go! Go! Mister Chickums, a classic arcade-style platformer coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) in April 2026. A PC demo lands on February 12. Players chase down the egg-stealing villain Grabbo across 100 lovingly designed screens, with local couch co-op for two.
Kiwick announced its indie roguelike Fortune Seller, coming soon to Steam with a demo available now. Players run a mystical relic shop, drawing tarot cards each day to influence upgrades and abilities while managing inventory and skyrocketing rent from a demanding landlord.
The team behind OPUS: Prism Peak shared a dev update confirming the game is in its final sprint toward a March 2026 release. Meanwhile, their publishing partnership with Project Salon developer Safe Flight Games continues to grow, reinforcing storytelling ambitions on both sides.
Polish indie developer Tesseract Games announced Project: Aurora launches on Steam on April 30, 2026. The narrative strategy title places players in charge of a research expedition on a seemingly lifeless planet, blending base-building, crew management, and classic sci-fi intrigue.
Pizza Slice was revealed as a humorous restaurant management game where players rebuild a struggling New York pizzeria. Featuring a 21-day single-player campaign, rising difficulty, health inspections, rival sabotage, and two-player co-op, the game follows Tonio’s quest to restore his grandfather’s legacy. The game is set to release on March 4th on Steam.
Lola Piaoliang announced My Grimm Fate, a dark otome visual novel inspired by German folklore and Grimm fairy tales. Players guide Emilia through branching paths with multiple endings, romance options, and fatal consequences shaped by knowledge of old customs.
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026 is officially scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026 during the GDC Festival of Gaming. The digital broadcast will premiere world premieres, exclusive trailers, and surprise demos from creative studios around the world. Following the main show, FGS Live From will deliver deeper dives, developer interviews, and extended news coverage across platforms including Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, and TikTok.
VR pioneer Owlchemy Labs announced that Job Simulator has surpassed six million installs ahead of its 10-year anniversary, while Dimensional Double Shift has crossed one million downloads just over a year after entering open beta. The studio reports over 2.5 million hours logged in Dimensional Double Shift, reinforcing the growing appetite for social VR experiences.
Despite the runaway success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developer Sandfall Interactive has no plans to dramatically expand its team. Speaking to Edge magazine, creative director Guillaume Broche explained that creative limitations are essential, saying the team prefers making games over managing large operations.
Lead programmer Tom Guillermin echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the studio’s close-knit dynamic. Both developers stressed that quality, not size, is their priority, and that the studio’s current structure is what allowed Expedition 33 to succeed in the first place.
Newly independent publisher Twin Sails Interactive has unveiled its upcoming slate of releases, including cyberpunk Metroidvania Sky Dust, bullet-hell roguelite Wind Runners, and major updates for Terraforming Mars and Survival: Fountain of Youth.
The announcement follows the successful 1.0 launch of News Tower and is accompanied by a Steam Publisher Sale beginning January 22. Twin Sails emphasized its commitment to long-term partnerships and supporting innovative indie studios worldwide.
Fable will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store this fall, publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games announced. The PlayStation 5 version is newly announced. It will also be available via Game Pass.
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Double Fine Productions have announced team-based multiplayer pottery party brawler Kiln for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch this spring. It will also be available via Game Pass. Closed beta test sign-ups are available now.
“One-person, one-dog action RPG” Beast of Reincarnation will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store this summer, publisher Fictions and developer Game Freak announced. It will also be available via Game Pass.
Forza Horizon 6 will launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on May 19, followed by PlayStation 5 later in 2026, publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games announced. It will also be available via Game Pass.
Moonshot Games has reduced staff after its sci-fi shooter Wildgate failed to attract enough players to sustain the current team size. Parent company Dreamhaven confirmed the layoffs in a statement, noting that while the game saw renewed interest following its Epic Games Store launch, it wasn’t sufficient long-term.
The studio remains committed to supporting Wildgate, with a major update planned later this quarter that will introduce a long-requested progression system. Moonshot is one of two studios under Dreamhaven, the company founded by former Blizzard president Mike Morhaime.
Following the massive global success of Arc Raiders, Nexon CEO Junghun Lee says the company is eager to work with more Western developers. The extraction shooter has sold over 12.4 million copies since its October launch, making it Nexon’s most successful global release to date.
Lee acknowledged the challenges of investing outside Asia, particularly higher labor costs, but emphasized a strategy focused on selective, long-term partnerships. He also addressed Nexon’s use of AI, stating that while AI can improve development efficiency, it should not replace human creativity—and that player sentiment remains paramount.
International marketing firm 1SP Agency has acquired MeetToMatch, the popular matchmaking platform used by more than 60 games industry events annually, including Develop: Brighton and Pocket Gamer Connects.
The acquisition aims to strengthen data-driven networking and live event technology, with both companies positioning the deal as a way to offer end-to-end marketing, business development, and deal-making services across the games and digital entertainment industries.
Remedy Entertainment publicly praised Epic Games Publishing, stating that Alan Wake 2 would not exist without the partnership and calling the deal fair, fast, and developer-friendly.
UK indie developer Spilt Milk Studios has launched a Kickstarter to fund a permanent merchandise store, starting with items based on its cozy hit Trash Goblin. The campaign’s centerpiece is a plush toy of the character Trashy, alongside art books, apparel, pins, and posters. The £18,000 campaign runs until February 20 and is partnered with the Immune Deficiency Foundation. If successful, the studio plans to maintain a long-term merch storefront as a supplementary revenue stream.
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An IGN trailer recently highlighted 1348 Ex Voto, an upcoming third-person action-adventure game set in Italy during the Black Death.
This update comes after a long development journey that began with a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2021.
Deep knowledge of chess is not required and the developer has made it clear that learning strict openings or endgame…
Knight’s Path is an upcoming action RPG made almost entirely by solo developer Jan Tichota.
Some developments in today's gaming world are simply too significant to ignore, and today’s roundup reflects that balance.
The latest controversy about LGBTQ characters began with a former viral screenshot shared on X.
The Outer Worlds 2 is less an isolated disappointment and more a sign of a changing market.
In a new Patreon-exclusive article (free-to-read for anyone), I break down the full workflow behind our reviews.
Both Pillars of Eternity games used backer betas, which gave early access to players who supported the projects.
What shocked publishing lead John Buckley was not the number of pitches, but the terms developers had come to accept.
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To keep your feed clutter-free, we’ve once again gathered the latest headlines from across the indie gaming space.
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