Cornucopia

• Developer: David Dolynny, Subconscious Games
• Publisher: Subconscious Games
• Release Date: Out Now!
• Platforms: PC(Steam)

In this 2.5D farming and life simulator, you're in charge of your own destiny. I know that I have a type of game, and they all apparently involve fleeing from your original life and starting fresh! Cornucopia provides another entry with its own twist into the farming sim game universe.

Grow your crops, raise animals that are capable of magic (seriously, the animals talk in this world), fish, cook, decorate, and start a family in this cozy game! And here's the big catch – there's no bedtime to adhere to! Wanna grow your beets at 3 AM? You can – in Cornucopia!

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Disney Tron: Catalyst

• Developer: Bithell Games
• Publisher: Big Fan Games, Devolver Digital
• Release Date: Out Now!
• Platforms: PC(Steam), Xbox Series, PS5, Nintendo Switch

In Disney TRON: Catalyst, players are introduced to Exo, a highly resilient and resourceful program with an incredible ability to initiate time loops. With this newfound power, Exo takes on the overlords of a crumbling Grid, all while evading Conn, a malevolent agent of CORE. Exo must gain control over her mysterious abilities and uncover the unexplained "˜Glitch' that threatens the Grid.

As Exo, players will battle on foot and on Light Cycle to complete missions and gain crucial insights that will help them on their quest. While learning from her mistakes, Exo"‹ will also need to navigate warring factions to unlock new paths and uncover the secrets of the Arq Grid.

Tron: Catalyst is a direct sequel to 2023’s Tron: Identity, which was also developed by Bithell Games.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Coffee Talk Tokyo

• Developer: Chorus Worldwide Games, Toge Productions
• Publisher: Chorus Worldwide Games
• Release Date: 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam), Xbox Series, PS5, and Nintendo Switch

The next installment in the popular and incredibly cosy Coffee Talk series has players running a new coffee shop with new customers in a new city, Tokyo. Make drinks for a variety of human and yokai customers, and enjoy heart-to-heart conversations while relaxing to the game’s lo-fi soundscape.

Coffee Talk Tokyo introduces some new elements while keeping the cosy vibes and gameplay of the first two installments front and centre. Make a variety of cold drinks to help your customers cool down, or keep them warm with a hot beverage. Add some beautiful latte art using stencils, adding your own details with milk and etching, and keep in touch with your clientele through the social network Tomodachill.

Demo available on PC(Steam), PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series.

Through The Nightmares

• Developer & Publisher: Sandman Team
• Release Date: Out Now!
• Platforms: PC(Steam), PlayStation, Xbox

This one is for the dreamers! In Through the Nightmares, a challenging side-scrolling platformer, you play as Sandman, a benevolent being who must use their powers to traverse a twisted dreamscape to save children trapped by the nightmarish Dream God, Morpheus.

Using Sandman’s powers to change size, a downward smash, and a magic flask that they can carry and place to create a checkpoint, you must brave 45 trap-laden levels across 6 diverse biomes, with every change persisting after death. And don’t worry about dying, Through the Nightmares features an instant respawn feature, but you’ll only get three at the checkpoint before being sent back to the beginning of the level.

Master the Sandman’s moves to disable traps, uncover alternate routes, and find secrets to learn more about the imprisoned children and the deeper story that lies just beyond your dreams. Capped off with an immersive soundtrack that the world moves in time to, check out Through the Nightmares, if you’re ready to face the Dream God, that is!

Demo available on PlayStation and Xbox.

Stellar Blade

• Developer: SHIFT UP
• Publisher: PlayStation
• Release Date: Out Now!
• Platforms: PC(Steam), PS5

Just as Stellar Blade was releasing on PC, I picked up my Steam Deck. My first foray into PC gaming in any way for well over 15 years. As a console player through and through, I was very keen to test my new handheld and push it to its absolute limits.

And what I was presented with made me instantly know that my £480 purchase was worth the money. I'd never expect a 60fps flawless experience for such a demanding game, but the 40fps, with occasional slowdown, massively exceeded my expectations. At the same time, the game's visuals really pop on the OLED screen. I've not played the game on PlayStation, but will certainly be picking this up on a sale in the near future. The game has already sold 1 million copies on PC, and one would expect there will be many more millions to follow.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Ratatan

• Developer: TVT Co. Ltd., Ratata Arts
• Publisher: Game Source Entertainment
• Release Date: July 24, 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam), Xbox One and Series, PS4 and PS5, Nintendo Switch

If you need a fun upbeat tempo with your roguelike games, this could be exactly what you've been waiting for. Ratatan is a rhythm game where runs will vary as you scroll along the map, defeating enemies to the beat of the music. The better your rhythm, the better your attacks will be. Make sure you are strategic in your choices and your music beats in order to claim success. 

Ratatan is being called the spiritual successor to Patapon, and it makes sense as it is by the creators of Patapon! Ratatan isn't just the name of the game, but also the name of the creatures who will do battle based on the beats you provide them. You'll have a handful of notes to call out to get the ratatans to attack, fall back, group up, or do some special moves during melee battle. Each fight can be a bit different, and it's important to keep that fever up for maximum efficiency. 

The colors are bright, the music is catchy, and honestly, the 2D animation is just so cute. This game is quite infectious in all the best ways. Check out the demo before the full release later this month.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

The Drifter

• Developer: Powerhoof, Dave Lloyd
• Publisher: Powerhoof
• Release Date: July 17th, 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam), Console Releases TBC.

Mick’s been drifting a while now, moving from job to job, never staying in one place long. After jumping a box-car to his old hometown, he witnesses a violent murder, is captured by hi-tech soldiers, thrown in a reservoir, and drowned. And that’s just the start of Mick’s problems.

The Drifter is a classic 2D point-and-click adventure with teeth. Inspired by the works of Stephen King and David Cronenberg, it’s a fast-paced thriller with down-to-earth puzzles that feel more investigative rather than obtuse, gluing it all together.

With richly detailed pixel art that captures the game’s dark atmosphere, a fantastically intuitive radial selection system designed for controllers, and a fully voice-acted cast, The Drifter looks and feels like a classic adventure with some wicked twists.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Wander Stars

• Developer: Paper Castle Games
• Publisher: Fellow Traveler
• Release Date: August 1st, 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam), Nintendo Switch

Join Ringo, a young martial artist looking for her brother, and Wolfe, a mysterious scoundrel running from his past, as they join forces in an unlikely partnership to collect the pieces of the fabled Wanderstar Map. Across 10 "episodes" of anime-inspired adventure, Ringo and Wolfe will have to work together to find answers, make up for past mistakes, and travel across the universe in search of their goal. And who knows, maybe they'll learn how to get along at some point!

Trained in the ways of Kiai, a magical form of martial art and also the universe's most exciting form of televised entertainment, Ringo can combine words to create customized attacks in intense turn-based battles. During her race across the universe, you'll expand Ringo's vocabulary, equip Pep Up bonuses earned through honorable victories, and level up her spirit power. Defeat or befriend a cast of fearsome space pirates, mysterious scoundrels, cute witches, high school delinquents, talking crows, and skilled martial artists on your way to becoming a Kiai master.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Tiny Bookshop

• Developer: neoludic games
• Publisher: Skystone Games, 2P Games
• Release Date: August 7th, 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam)

Listen, we all wanna run away and start a new life sometimes. What would you do, given the chance? Would you flee to a small seaside town, and maybe...open a tiny bookshop? Well, then you are in luck because there's a game for that: Tiny Bookshop.

This cozy narrative management game will task you with stocking books in your tiny shop and meeting the needs of the local community. Decorate to your heart's desire, set up in scenic locations in Bookstonbury, and get to know your neighbors (as well as their literary tastes).

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Abyssus

• Developer: DoubleMoose Games
• Publisher: The Arcade Crew.
• Release Date: August 12th, 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam)

Abyssus is a fast-paced first-person shooter set deep underwater in a mysterious "brinepunk" world. You play as a mercenary exploring ancient sunken ruins, battling mutated creatures, and uncovering strange powers. The game mixes roguelite progression with co-op gameplay, so every run feels fresh and unpredictable.

You can customise your weapons with mods and blessings, and the action is all about quick reflexes and tactical teamwork. It's got a gritty atmosphere, loads of colourful effects, and a good dose of chaos. Definitely one to watch if you like your shooters with a twist.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Ra Ra BOOM

• Developer & Publisher: Gylee Games
• Release Date: August 2025
• Platforms: Xbox Series & One, PS5 &4, PC(Steam, Epic)

I didn't know what to expect when I first heard of Ra Ra BOOM, but was so glad I gave it a chance earlier this year at Pax East. Revisiting it did not disappoint. A fantastic beat ’em up with an all-female leading cast. Earth has been overrun by AI, and it's up to you and the team to take out Zoi after an attack occurs at the base. Can you and the cheer squad save Earth? 

Each hero has a different style and personality, which allows for trying out different styles of combat. The demo takes you through the tutorial and a crash site after the attack. If you die as one character, you'll get a chance to pick another hero and continue the fight. However, one of the biggest selling points is the lanes that you see on each level. You never have to worry about which lane you are attacking in. When you're playing with four players on the field and so many robots, those lanes really do come in handy. After enough fighting, get a nice little power to take out those evil bots across multiple lanes. 

The developers took inspiration from their local areas and people they knew, so it makes sense that the game can and will hit close to home, even as you begin to get to know these characters. The game promises full voice acting as well, and if the demo is any indication, the voice work will be quite enjoyable as well. Leave your pom poms behind and jump in to make those bots go ra ra BOOM!

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Baby Steps

• Developer: Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, Bennett Foddy
• Publisher: Devolver Digital
• Release Date: September 8th, 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam), PS5

Play as Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had... putting one foot in front of the other.

Explore a world shrouded in mist, one step at a time. Hike the serene mountains by placing each footstep yourself, in original physics-based gameplay from the minds behind Ape Out and Getting Over It. Take in the sights, fall in love with the local fauna, and try to find meaning in a wasted life.

Enjoy fully physics-based walking as you explore a mountain-sized landscape (it’s a mountain), and witness the revolutionary new onesie soilage system in action. Wear uncollectible hats, be immersed in the game’s dynamic soundtrack, and above all else, watch your step.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

SCHROTT

• Developer & Publisher: Ivy Juice Games
• Release Date: Q4 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam)

Burn rubber with ridiculous vehicles, crazy stunts, and almost limitless customisation and upgrades! Not enough? Okay, you’re a raccoon. How’s that for a selling point?

SCHROTT is an arcade racing roguelite where you need to drive to survive. Look out for obstacles, make choices on which road to take, and keep an eye out for loot, lots of loot! With easy-to-pick-up controls that feel great, it’s hard not to have that “just one more run” feeling.

Featuring procedurally generated levels and a bold “junkpunk” art style, SCHROTT is bound to get your motor running!

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Dispatch

• Developer & Publisher: Adhoc Studio
• Release Date: 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam), Consoles (TBA)

Join Robert on his first day at the Superhero Dispatch Network. While once upon a time he was a superhero, his life is a bit less exciting now that he's just the voice on the other line. The demo takes you through the first day at his new job. He'll find himself reunited with other heroes who have retired into simpler office life before dispatching this universe's version of the suicide squad to different missions. 

The gameplay on this demo is extremely smooth, smoother than I'm used to during games where your choices matter. The art feels like you are watching the animated show Invincible, to the point where you may forget you are actually playing a game. The voice acting cast is also quite impressive, boasting talents such as Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, Jeffrey Wright, and Erin Yvette. Once you remember you are actually playing a game, you'll get the opportunity to meet the cast of characters you'll be interacting with before sitting at your new day job. 

The actual dispatching of the heroes is quite interesting. You'll pick a hero to send to a specific job with varying parameters. Some will even tell you not to send certain heroes. As they complete jobs, they can also level up to be better at other jobs along the way. The characters are also quite a handful, and there may be some colorful language during this moment! You will also get small puzzles to figure out when trying to hack into certain areas to help your crew. With how smooth the gameplay is, you will barely know the demo is over, and you'll be left wanting more.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Whirlight: No Time To Trip

• Developer & Publisher: My Next Games
• Release Date: 2025
• Platform(s): PC(Steam)

Have you ever pondered bringing the vibes of a point-and-click puzzle to the modern era with more updated graphics? Well, then Whirlight: No Time to Trip might be right up your alley.

In Whirlight: No Time to Trip, you'll step into the sandals of Hector, an inventor from Verice Bay with a penchant for, well, inventions that no one asked for. This point-and-click puzzle game will bring the classic genre into the 21st century with surreal and dream-like environments, coupled with full voice-over work for both Hector and other citizens of Verice Bay.

Whirlight: No Time to Trip is slated for release this year.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

The Mermaid Mask

• Developer & Publisher: SFB Games
• Release Date: 2026
• Platforms: PC(Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series.

The Mermaid Mask is a point-and-click mystery game and the fourth installment in the Detective Grimoire series. You play as Detective Grimoire and his partner Sally, investigating a strange murder aboard a submarine. The captain was found dead in a locked room next to a creepy ancient cauldron, and it's up to you to figure out what really happened.

You'll explore quirky rooms, chat with eccentric suspects, and solve clever puzzles to uncover the truth. The game mixes spooky vibes with witty dialogue and a bit of supernatural flair, making it a fun and curious adventure for fans of the franchise and the perfect jumping in point for newcomers, too!

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Gloomy Eyes

• Developer: Atlas V, 3Dar, Fishing Cactus, Be Revolution
• Publisher: ARTE France & Untold Tales
• Release Date: 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam)

Have you ever wondered if Tim Burton would create a video game? Do you want the aesthetic of Corpse Bride in a more interactive setting? Look no further than Gloomy Eyes!

Gloomy Eyes is a 3D platformer that allows the player two vantage points. You'll play as little Nena, a human girl who lives with an overbearing guardian. You will also step into the shoes of Gloomy, a young zombie boy who loves fireflies and misses feeling the sun on his face. Use each character's unique abilities to solve the puzzles laid before you.

Gloomy Eyes is a direct spin-off from the 2020 Gloomy Eyes VR.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

MIO: Memories In Orbit

• Developer: Douze Dixièmes
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Release Date: 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam), Xbox One & Series, PS4 & 5, Nintendo Switch

A mesmerizing, intertwined, decaying world awaits.

Play as MIO, a nimble robot with great powers, and unravel the secrets of the Vessel, a huge technological ark that has become overgrown with lush foliage and rogue machines. No one knows why the ship’s custodians, the Pearls, ceased functioning, dooming the Vessel to imminent shutdown. Dive into its depths to revive its lost memories, as you unravel your true past and destiny.

Explore a visually stunning and curious world in this stylish Metroidvania, and interact with environments to learn more about your surroundings and the history of the Vessel. Master a growing number of game-changing abilities, from climbing walls to gliding across gaps, to find that perfect flow as you unlock new areas and uncover secrets.

With over 30 enemies and 15 guardian bosses to contend with across the Vessel, you’ll want to enhance and customize MIO’s abilities by scavenging for components. Tailor your playstyle with modifications, transform MIO into an unstoppable force, and save the Vessel from oblivion.

Demo available on PC(Steam) and Xbox.

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault

• Developer: Digital Sun
• Publisher: 11Bit Studios
• Release Date: 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series

For those who played the first Moonlighter, you may notice it's gone 3D! For those who haven't played before, that's quite alright! This demo gives you a quick "here's what you need to know" before throwing you into gameplay. Apparently, it's been three months and you haven't given a single dime to Ms. Scratch, and it is time to go on an exploration in the desert. You'll get the opportunity to try out the new controls in this 3D roguelike (be careful you don't roll off the edge, it's possible).

As you learn all of the controls, you'll find relics along the way and understand the basic mechanics of exploration and encounter some of the monsters you'll come across in your travels. Open up any chests you find so you get some goodies to sell once you're back in town. This is extremely important. Once you return to town, you'll be putting up goods for sale and speaking with potential clients. When a customer is interested in a showcase, you'll need to start the deal and get them to not only buy an item, but buy an item at a boosted price. Yes, this is all part of the journey to get home. In town, you'll also be able to craft better weapons to make your explorations just a bit easier. 

Can you help the merchant return to his amazing home of Rynoka? The controls are smooth, the gameplay in this demo was even smoother, and this roguelike seems to be ready to provide players with hours of fun!

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Platypus Reclayed

• Developer & Publisher: Claymatic Games
• Release Date: 2025
• Platforms: PC(Steam), PS4 & 5, Xbox Series & One, Nintendo Switch

Platypus is a game that I've reported on a number of times during my time with GSC. The remake, or Reclay if you will, is a complete rebuild of an iconic clay-built shooter from 23 years in the past. Walking into the London Games Fest with the GSC UK team earlier this year and seeing the game for the first time since my childhood really caught me off guard and took me back.

I was lucky enough to play a co-op demo with "˜Addy' at the event, which I believe was the same demo I played during Steam Next Fest. The several levels available were a real treat to play. What surprised me was the variety in difficulty levels; basic difficulty was a challenge for shmup novices like me, with the hardest difficulty being something bullet hell fans will certainly find a challenge.

You can learn more about the game's incredible art style and development in our exclusive interview with the creator, Anthony Flack. The game's development is well documented via their active Discord.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Brew

• Developer & Publisher: Snow Leaf Studios
• Release Date: 2025
• Platforms: PC

Brew is a colourful roguelite where you play as a student at an alchemy academy, trying to survive magical exams inside a mysterious tower. You gather ingredients, craft potions, and use them in clever ways; drink them for boosts, throw them at enemies, or load them into your weapon for extra firepower.

The game mixes fast-paced combat with potion crafting and a bit of socialising, as you can chat with classmates and build friendships. It's got a fun mix of chaos and strategy, with loads of upgrades and secret rooms to discover as you climb higher.

Demo available on PC(Steam).

Dead As Disco

• Developer & Publisher: Brain Jar Games, Inc
• Release Date: 2026
• Platforms: PC

Dead as Disco is a rhythm-based beat ’em up where you play as Charlie Disco, a washed-up music legend out to reclaim the spotlight. You fight your ex-bandmates, now larger-than-life musical idols, in flashy combat that syncs perfectly to the soundtrack. Every punch, dodge, and combo lands harder if you stay on beat, turning battles into dance-offs with serious attitude.

The game mixes revenge, redemption, and neon-soaked chaos, with a story that unfolds across wild music-themed levels. You can even upload your own tracks and fight to your personal playlist. It's stylish, loud, and totally over the top

Demo Available on PC(Steam).