The Galaxies Showcase is back for it’s Autumn Showcase – showing off a host of fun new titles! Down worry if you’ve missed it though, we have everything announced right here!
Defect
Life under an all-powerful AI regime isn’t exactly a utopia. In Defect, join a desperate squad in humanity’s last city – pick your side, recruit squadmates, and fight dirty for survival. There’s solo play, PvP, and co-op mayhem in this cyberpunk shooter where every choice (and bullet) counts. Steam/Epic coming soon.
Crosswind
Live your pirates’ dream as you captain your ship through stormy seas and wild, randomly-generated islands. Build, scavenge, and wage supernatural war – try not to become kraken food! Hop between ship and shore in this survival adventure where sea battles, ghostly enemies, and sandy mysteries abound. Steam release soon.
The Bureau of Fantastical & Arcane Affairs
Unravel narrative chaos in a fairy tale valley as a whimsical Bureau inspector. Set worlds to rights (or let the chaos loose for giggles), then play hero in the story you’ve made, all in this quirky, narrative sandbox. PC release planned.
Quantic River
A speedrunner’s and slasher’s dream! Dash through neon-lit cyberpunk Japan in this technical 2.5D action game, slicing, hacking, and parrying with high style. Dual-layered levels and a slow-mo overheat mechanic give every fight extra flair. Coming to PC.
Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens
Shape-shift your way through a vibrant, magical world. As the gifted Venya, switch between forms – soar as a raven, slip as a raccoon, prowl as a wolf – solving puzzles, uncovering secrets, and engaging in fluid form-combat. Embark on a mystical quest to save Eden; PC demo already live, full release 2026.
Bylina
Embark on a magical journey steeped in Slavic folklore, where you must reclaim your lost soul and prevent the apocalypse. Traverse enchanted forests, puzzle through dungeons, and battle mythical beasts using a growing arsenal of medieval weapons and wizardry. Out by year’s end for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Instruments of Destruction
Love explosions? This physics-heavy vehicular destruction sim lets you build wild machines and unleash carnage across massive, interactive worlds. Two campaigns, endless sandboxes and over 130 vehicles, now crashing onto consoles as well as PC.
Windblown
Slice your way through colourful chaos in Motion Twin’s furious co-op roguelite. Fast movement, zany enemies, and stylish combat for up to three players; now with a massive Early Access content update. Roguelite fans rejoice!
Enginefall
Construct and defend your own post-apoc armoured train in this PvP survival, raiding other trains and upgrading your iron behemoth across wasteland rails. The open world is harsh; the competition, tougher. Coming 2026, with a playtest soon.
Turnbound
Ever wanted to live your own haunted board game nightmare? In Turnbound, you and other poor souls are trapped inside a cursed tabletop where every tile placed can unleash misery or triumph. Outmanoeuvre rival spirits, manage your collection of game pieces, and survive the asynchronous, chain-reaction chaos. Sharpen your mind; Steam Early Access starts 13th November.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
Load your Boltgun, don your power armour, and prepare for a gory, retro-inspired FPS packed with bigger levels, meatier weapons, and fresh monstrosities to obliterate. Continue your quest as the most metal Space Marine this side of the galaxy. Console and PC release next year; chaos incoming!
Rue Valley
Trapped in a looping time-warp town, only your choices and personality quirks can break the cycle. Explore, interact, and experiment – each new loop could reveal fresh secrets or entirely new dialogue. Launches 11th November; demo out now.
Shroom and Gloom
Arm yourself with purple cards, brave mushroom dungeons, and conquer evil fungus in this chunky, roguelike twin-deckbuilder. Explore, then battle – each with its own tailored deck and mega-combo potential. If the weird mushrooms don’t win you over, the demo’s art style might.
Sagas of Lumin
It’s time to bond with your dragon in this lush solo action-RPG brimming with choices that shape your world. Take to the skies or rain fiery doom from above, battling beasts with blades, spells, and steampunk tech. Time for dragon riders to soar; demo out now, full flight next year.
Escape The Backrooms
Dive into the labyrinth – all shifting corridors, lurking threats, and creeping fear. Work together (or die trying) to escape entity-infested backrooms in this four-player cooperative horror, with the 1.0 release launching 23rd October on Steam.
Icarus
A new session-based survival game from RocketWerkz, set on a terraformed moon gone wrong. Players take on timed missions to gather resources, battle hostile wildlife, and survive extreme weather while exploring a richly detailed alien world. With deep crafting systems and co-op or solo play, ICARUS blends risk and reward in a hostile frontier where every drop counts.
Cloudheim
A shattered world, god-chosen heroes, four-player co-op, and your own turtle workshop. Smash enemies, build, craft, and run your own shop – all with physics-powered combat and mythic adventure. Steam Early Access begins 4th December.
AILA
Put your worst fears to the test in this near-future survival horror, where a malevolent AI designs the world to exploit your character’s psyche. Escape cultists, face the undead, and see what nightmares await – demo out now, full release for PC/consoles November.
Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk
Time to trade the rat race for the soothing sounds of falling coins! Run your own chilled-out vending machine empire, hiring workers, choosing stock, customising your slice of city life and now, spooking up your corner with a Halloween update. Chill vibes and passive play; now with a seasonal twist.
Long Drive North
Adventure across sweeping American wilds in your trusty RV – or invite friends for a survival road trip. Explore, hunt, scavenge, and keep your wheels rolling through beautiful but unforgiving landscapes. Steam Early Access hits the road next month.
Egging On
Egg physics meets platforming in this charming (and absolutely bonkers) quest for freedom. Carefully roll, bounce, and hop your fragile hero through chain-saw gauntlets, barnyard brawls, and hen-house hazards. Feather your nest and avoid a literal scramble in this adorable yet challenging escape adventure. Coming to PC later this year.
Pacific Drive
Imagine a sentient station wagon and supernatural Pacific Northwest – your only friend on four wheels. Survive roadside anomalies and uncover forgotten secrets while keeping your haunted car from literally falling apart. The ‘Whispers in the Woods’ DLC drops you into a fresh, unsettling corner of the Zone; out now on PC/PS% and dropping for the first time on Xbox Series X/S
Apomo District
Picture Stardew Valley taking a left turn into weird, atmospheric Soulslike territory. This quirky, top-down adventure offers daily world changes, truly oddball bosses (bath demons, moss monsters, and worse), and a peculiar sense of cheerful menace. Take up your lantern or umbrella and help restore order to a world turned upside down – on PC soon.
Denshattack!
Think Jet Set Radio, but everyone’s on top of runaway, skateboard-like trains. Rail-grind through vibrant cities and scenic Japanese countryside, battling shady corporations and magical machines. Coming next year to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Shadow of the Road
Mix magic with samurai tactics in this alt-history 1868 Japan. You’re a spymaster with strange companions, battling across two worlds. Make choices, fight in tactical, turn-based showdowns, and shape Japan’s fate. Demo available; PC launch next year.
Far Far West
Saddle up as part of a robot cowboy bounty crew in a cursed, surreal Wild West. Team up with friends, hunt down outlaws, and dodge storms, skeletons, and even an angry ghost train – all with customisable six-shooters and magic to boot. Sign-ups live for first playtest.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
Solve mysteries and resist madness at the ocean’s depths, exploring a Lovecraftian landscape full of branching puzzles and ancient evil. Gather clues and try to ignore the call of Cthulhu; PC/PS5/Xbox Series X/S next year.
It Takes a War
A gritty, team-based tactical shooter from Thomas Mackinnon and Pantaloon, set to release in Q4 2025. With a focus on realism and coordination, players are dropped into intense battlefield scenarios where strategy and teamwork are key. Promising “Graphics! Guns! Glory!”, the game aims to redefine the genre with a fresh take on squad-based combat.
Hark the Ghoul
Descend into the madness of a steampunk Victorian city plagued by supernatural horrors. Old-school dungeon crawling with low-poly charm – unexpected creatures and secrets abound. Demo on Steam.
PowerWash Simulator 2
Building on the zen-like charm of its predecessor with new tools, larger levels, and a fresh narrative twist. Developed by FuturLab, the sequel lets players blast away grime across increasingly complex environments, from pop-up toilets to art deco mansions. With improved controls, co-op play, and a new base-building feature, it’s a satisfying, meditative experience that’s all about turning filth into sparkle.
Silver Pines
A Lynchian-inspired survival horror Metroidvania from Wych Elm and Team17, set in a half-abandoned town steeped in mystery. You play as Red Walker, a private investigator searching for missing musician Eddie Velvet, only to uncover a nightmarish descent into the unknown. With resource management, puzzle-solving, and atmospheric exploration, Silver Pines blends classic horror mechanics with side-scrolling gameplay and arrives in 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch.
Clawpunk
Unleash feline fury in this punchy, destructible-action roguelite starring nine angry, weapon-wielding cats. Blast through chaos, rack up combos, and topple villainous foes in style. Demo available now; out 14th November.
Solasta 2
A tactical turn-based RPG from Tactical Adventures, set on the mysterious island of Neokos. Building on the D&D 5th Edition ruleset, it offers deep party customisation, strategic combat, and a non-linear story driven by family legacy. Players face off against the enigmatic Shadwyn, a corrupting force threatening the land, while exploring freely across a richly detailed open world. With new classes, races, and co-op multiplayer, Solasta 2 expands the scope and ambition of its predecessor.
Pieced Together
A cosy, story-driven puzzle game from Glowfrog Games that blends scrapbooking with emotional storytelling. You play as Connie, a woman reflecting on her childhood friendship with Beth by assembling keepsakes into a digital scrapbook. Each item tells part of a heartfelt narrative about growing up, drifting apart, and learning to let go. With gentle puzzles and charming pastel visuals, it’s a meditative experience in memory and meaning.
Walkies
Another cosy one, Walkies is a character-driven adventure where you play as Bailey, a rescue beagle determined to save the crumbling Mighty Oaks Animal Sanctuary. Set across four seasons, you’ll explore a mini open world, solve puzzles, help fellow critters, and uncover a mystery threatening the sanctuary’s future. With charming visuals, customisable outfits, and joyful doggy antics, Walkies is a heartfelt journey of loyalty, community, and tail-wagging heroism.
Dark Hours
A supernatural heist gone wrong; four robbers, one haunted auction house, and a lurking entity. Solve puzzles, hack, lockpick, and steal – just don’t get caught… by the living or the dead. PC demo and Early Access, October 24.
Norigin
Take on towering beasts in this cinematic, emotional adventure inspired by Shadow of the Colossus. Piece together memories and mysteries about your world, your past, and a distant father – even if it means taking on monsters that could squash you.
Ground Zero
Post-meteor-strike South Korea is crawling with mutants – take on this survival horror as two protagonists, solve fiendish puzzles, and ration every bullet. Retro flair, dual storylines, and desperate tension; demo available, full launch “soon”.
Sleep Awake
Can’t sleep, cultists will get you! This psychological frightfest from horror film giants Blumhouse has you dodging death cults and solving nightmarish puzzles, all while the city around you succumbs to madness. Keep your eyes open – literally – or fall forever. Launching 2nd December for PC and PlayStation, demo already lurking on Steam.
Edge of Memories
Set out on a beautifully animated JRPG-style adventure in a post-apocalyptic kingdom, written and scored by genre legends. Choose your tactics, build bonds, and battle the Corrosion with a touch of French and Japanese inspiration. Major console/PC release next year.
Town to City
Build your dream town into a bustling metropolis one chill session at a time. The next update adds animal citizens for even cosier vibes. Already available in Steam Early Access for city-building fans who like to relax.
Talespinner
Deck-building meets Japanese lore in storybook fashion. Lead one of three heroes through branching adventures, rewrite the tale each time, and face off against mischievous yokai. Every run means new twists; demo on Steam now.
PACS (Post Apocalypse Courier Service)
Deliver packages across a bombed-out wasteland while building your dystopian delivery empire. Soup up your truck, dodge bandits, and rope in friends for a uniquely wild, co-op courier experience. “Mad Max meets Euro Truck” – Steam Early Access incoming.
Painkiller
Painkiller is a brutal, fast-paced first-person shooter that blends gothic horror with chaotic action. Originally released in 2004 and reimagined in 2025 by Anshar Studios, the reboot amps up the carnage with elemental weapons, advanced traversal, and 3-player co-op. Players battle demonic hordes across twisted biomes in Purgatory, using iconic tools like the Stakegun and Tarot card builds to unleash stylish destruction.
Rockbeasts
Strap in and crank the volume Rockbeasts is your backstage pass to the wild world of fame, riffs, and questionable fashion choices. You’ll wrangle a ragtag crew of wannabe rock legends and guide them from garage gigs to global stardom in a story-rich, role-playing management game that’s equal parts chaos and charm. Set in the glorious age of MTV and mullets, it’s all about making hits, dodging drama, and surviving the spotlight. Coming soon to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Dead by Daylight – Sinister Grace DLC
Released on 23 September 2025, introduces Chapter 37 with a chilling new killer and survivor. The Krasue, a cursed opera singer, shifts between grotesque forms to hunt victims using powers like Intestinal Whip and Headlong Flight. Opposing her is Vee Boonyasak, a punk drummer from the band Axekick, bringing fresh survivor perks to the mix. Rooted in Thai folklore, this chapter blends visceral horror with stylish brutality, adding new cosmetics and gameplay twists to the fog.
Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror – Reforged
Join wisecracking American George Stobbart and fearless French journalist Nico Collard as they tumble headfirst into a deadly Mayan conspiracy involving ancient artefacts, dark magic, and a whole lot of globe-trotting danger. From Parisian cafés to jungle temples, this point-and-click classic blends mystery, mythology, and mischief in a slick new package; perfect for veterans and newcomers alike. Get ready to puzzle, banter, and outwit your way through a timeless adventure.
Dumb Ways to Party
The Dumb Ways to Die crew is back in Dumb Ways to Party, a chaotic new game show-style party game launching in 2026. Up to four players can dive into 40 outrageous mini-games, using wild items to sabotage each other in couch co-op or online multiplayer. With iconic Beans like Numpty, Botch, and Clod, and a zany host named Duffa, every round is packed with slapstick mayhem, surprise twists, and dangerously dumb fun.
Skinwalker
A dark, side-scrolling action platformer from SISMO Games and Team17, launching in 2026. You play as a desperate father who forms a deadly pact with a monstrous entity trapped in a research facility – hoping to cure his daughter’s terminal illness. Switch between human and beast forms to navigate vents, tear through enemies, and uncover the lab’s secrets. With visceral combat, moral choices, and a haunting narrative, Skinwalker explores sacrifice, duality, and the price of salvation.
WILL: Follow the Light
A story-driven first-person adventure set in the unforgiving northern wilderness, where a lighthouse keeper embarks on a perilous journey to find his missing son. Blending emotional storytelling with exploration, sailing, and survival, it’s a haunting tale of fatherhood, identity, and resilience.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire
A is a noir-inspired first-person shooter that blends gritty detective work with vintage cartoon flair. Set in the seedy town of Mouseburg, players step into the oversized shoes of Jack Pepper, a hard-boiled mouse private investigator voiced by Troy Baker. Armed with experimental weapons and snappy one-liners, you’ll unravel a web of corruption, kidnapping, and murder across 20 levels of jazzy chaos. Launching 19 March 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Unhinged
A sanity-first survival crafting game from Unifiq, set in a brutal retro-futuristic world where you’re trapped in a corporate experiment gone horribly wrong. Stranded on a hostile island in the 1990s, you must conquer the mysterious “Chrono Trials” to escape, all while managing your mental health in one of the most complex sanity systems ever seen in the genre.
And that’s everything announced at the Galaxies October Showcase. What are you looking forward to? Let us know in the comments!
