We love a good indie game at Gamer Social Club. So of course we tuned in for the 2026 Secret Sauce Showcase. With over 70 indies on display, here is every trailer that was shown during the showcase.
Sacrifire
With a combination of real time and turn based combat, this pixel style RPG is showing off some new gameplay during the showcase. Sacrifire will be coming soon to PC.
SPRKLS.exe
Coming to PC in 2027, with a demo launching on August 31st, SPRKLS is a OS style game. How will it all end when your facing the apocalypse? Find out when it unfolds all on your desktop.
Applause
Remember the days of pinball coming with your old windows PC? Maybe you don’t but this feels like a throwback to these days. Defend your ship in this pinball roguelike hybrid coming to PC later this year.
Beat, Heart, Beat
This action platformer features an emo and grudge soundtrack, this is from a group of those who want to enjoy being an indie and truly embrace it. The demo is out today with early access due out October 9th on PC.
Boost Vector Ex
This 3D Platformer created by a solo dev will have you boosting and bouncing everywhere. Enjoy this parkour racing game when it releases on Steam.
Taste of Heaven
The fastest way into someone’s heart is their stomach. At least it may be in Taste of Heaven, a 2D cooking RPG looking to release in early 2027.
Sovereign Tower
Releasing on PC August 6, 2026, Sovereign Tower puts you on the throne to see if you can keep the kingdom afloat. The demo is out now.
Kill Your Darlings
The first world premier of the showcase is quite a mix of genres. Kill Your Darlings is a Fantasy RPG dating sim that also features permadeath. Wishlists are now open on Steam.
Shade Protocol
Play as Zura in this 2d cyber-fantasy Metroidvania. High speed and skill based combat await in Shade Protocol. Coming soon to Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Black Well Devil
Here’s a platformer with a small twist. You’ll be flicking yourself into the air to climb to higher heights and fight bosses. This platforming adventure is releasing on PC Spring 2027.
Woodo
A lighthearted puzzle game coming to Xbox and PC, Woodo is for those who never forgot how to be a child. Solve puzzles and see the world through the handcrafted wooden dioramas. The demo is now available on Steam.
Worming from Home
A silly simulation game about a worm working remotely in the finance world. Is he more results driven than you are working from home? Worming from Home will release on Steam September 4th, 2026.
Deadly Days Roadtrip.
A new update comes to which promises new items and biomes and along the way. This game is also looking to come out of early access later this year. Deadly Days Roadtrip is out now in Early Access, with version 1.0 coming to PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in Q4 2026.
Ant Colony
Embrace you inner queen, the ant queen that is. Stay alive while also ensuring you create the most needed type of ants to build you a dungeon and destroy your enemies. Currently in beta on mobile, Ant Colony: Wild Forest will be coming to PC in Q3 2026.
Unshine Arcade
What secrets await you in this arcade? Why is the virtual pet stuck in a Grand Prize cabinet asking you to free it? Why is this one game calling out to you? And why is there blood? Find out when Unshine Arcade launches on Steam September 28th, 2026.
Chained Beasts
A co-op roguelike where you play as varying beasts while chained to your friends. Using the chains, or your friends, beat up your foes to win over the crowd. Survive the day if you can. Chained Beasts launch on Steam on September 10th, 2026.
Memoirium
The devs of Memoirium took to Secret Sauce showcase to release their next dev diary and show off exclusive gameplay. Memoirium releases August 13th on Steam.
Please Watch the Artwork
Look for anomalies in the art work while you are on night watch at the museum. There are no jump scares or monsters per say but you may find a sad clown ruining the art work. Please Watch the Artwork is coming soon to PC.
Remote Control
Type to issue your commands and be careful as the wrong words can cause a big mistake. Remote Control will launch on PC Fall 2026.
The Cave Diver
Every wanted a more intense version of QWOP? August 12th, 2026 on Steam you can enjoy this claustrophobic physics-horror game.
DREADMOOR
Dreadmoor shows off more footage and announces its demo coming to Steam on October 6th with a full release due Q4, 2026.
Dicewood
Can you save all the lost creatures in the forest? With little food and even less light, choose who gets left behind and who fights through in Dicewood. A new demo is out now and the full release is due out 2027.
Vale’s Echo
A cozy horror game where you play as Vale navigating the underworld. The game features puzzles, character choices, and just enough of a creepy vibe to unsettle you just enough to keep you interested. Wishlist on steam today. Demo out now.
Iron Nest Heavy Turret Simulator
Ever wanted to operate a heavy turret? Well then this may be what you need. IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator launches on PC August 6, 2026.
Dog in the Machine
Coming to PC September 29th, Dog in the Machine is a tactical roguelite where every move matters. Outsmart those robots who would get in your way and reunite with your humans. Demo is available now.
Ghost Vanguard
A beat em up mixed with a few roguelike elements that will have you enjoying satisfying combos to reclaim a hero’s stolen soul. The demo is available now.
Deadboot
FPS Gamers this one is for you. Enjoy this fast paced retro FPS from ULTRAKAOS Games. The demo releases to Steam August 3rd.
Light Odyssey
A boss rush game coming to PC later this year. Play as Bandi looking to restore light to the world when shadows consume it. Can you hack and slash your way to the light?
Glintseeker Island
Pixel art game where the real treasure is below the surface. Upgrade your gear to fight stronger bosses, find more secrets, and save the island. Demo is out now on PC.
Nomori
The demo is out now on PC for this mind-bending adventure where you travel through a beautiful spirit world. Change your perspective, solve puzzles by controlling the flow of time, and more when Nomori comes out later this year.
A Week in the Life of Anti Social Giraffe
This point and click adventure game is about a giraffe who just wants to get through his day without speaking to anyone. Can you help him hide in this world? Demo is out now on PC.
Wanderburg
Wanderburg took to the showcase to show off a new biome coming to the game. Because every game needs a dessert level right? Wanderburg releases on PC later this year.
Orblins
Enjoy this matching roguelike game inspired by classic marble shooters. Create your own custom class or enjoy the cast of characters provided to you. Orblins is due out later this year.
How to Fish
Every game has a fishing minigame, but what if you just want to learn how to fish? Well this won’t just do that either. This game holds up to four players and you have to work your way back home while also feeding yourself and your crew. How to Fish comes to PC later this year.
Cozy Marbles
Cozy Marbles is all about creating fun runs for your marbles to slide down. This sandbox game is for those who want to see the satisfying journey of marbles. Cozy Marbles comes to PC August 20th.
Stream Train
Entertain chat as an IRL streamer finding yourself in a bit of a haunted space. What awaits you while you raise your viewer count? Dead bodies, evil spirits, and more await you in this co-op horror game coming soon to PC.
Roman Sands Rebuild
Go from a luxury tropical resort to post-apocalyptic survival in this upcoming simulation RPG releasing to PC on September 16th.
K-Pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut
K-pop idol simulator is here! Can you make it to your debut? Live out your Idol dreams in K-Pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut out now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Mirage Miracle Quest
A love letter to JRPGs inspired by real world locations. In this hand painted world unveil some of the deepest secrets. Mirage Miracle Quest launches its Kickstarter Campaign in September. A demo is available on Steam now.
Shrimp Overkrill
Enjoy this third person shooter as a Shrimp? Play this solo or multiplayer and pilot your Shrimp to fight sea monsters in a co-op campaign or fight your friends in PVP. Coming to Steam on August 20th, 2026!
Stars of Icarus
Compete against each other both on and off the ship in this space battle PvP. Stars of Icarus will be launching on PC in Q1 2027.
Vision Quench
Dungeon crawling where you collect cursed items and hope for the best with your friends. Vision Quench will release on PC in Q1 2027.
Altered Alma
An updated demo is out now for Altered Alma. This metroidvania blends RPG elements, dating sim, and pixel art when you travel to Neo Barcelona. Enjoy this new demo on PC.
Dung Slinger
Due out on PC in 2027, Dung Slinger is a physic platformer where you are chained to a giant dung ball. Use it to launch yourself around and defeat enemies while fighting for your freedom. The Steam page has launched now for those who want to wishlist it.
Decklings
Tame the decklings and prepare for battle in this deck-building card game coming to PC September 25, 2026. Explore biomes, gather helpful resources, and craft your base to see if you can be the very best.
Artius
This 2D momentum based platformer is launching Q1 2027. Play as an artist looking to preserve art in a world where art gets burned and destroyed all too often. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Drawchemy
Enjoy this physics-based roguelike platformer where magic and alchemy are at your disposal. Creativity is your best tool as you can draw anything to create everything. Coming soon to PC.
Demon Bluff
Not everyone loves a social deduction game. But if you do, this single player game where the cards lie may be exactly what you need. Can you determine which is a liar and which tells the truth? Demon Bluff is due out later this year.
John Gleep
Play as a small alien with a big problem. The casino is failing, you owe the mob money, and now your only way out is to fly around abducting gamblers to boost your business. Can you pay off your debt and fix your marriage in this action-roguelike mashup? Coming soon to PC. Players can also look to join the playtest now.
Ultrapool
Think you’re good at pool? Then try your hand at Ultrapool, where you have to land crazy shots with even crazier balls. Coming to PC, iOS, and Android August 25th.
And that’s everything announced at the Secret Sauce Showcase 2026. Did any grab your eye? Personally I’ve very intrigued by Kill Your Darlings. Let us know what you’re wishlisting in the comments down below.
