April 18, 2025
GCL Global Holdings Ltd has launched 'Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree,' a dark fantasy RPG by Primal Game Studio. Featuring narrative choices and Soulslike combat, the game is available on PC and will hit consoles later in 2025.
Silent Games announces 'Empyreal,' an action RPG, launching May 8, 2025, on multiple platforms. Players can try a demo on Steam now, featuring complex combat and expansive customization options.
Infinitize has unveiled Vendetta, a new gaming division in collaboration with The Lippin Group, to enhance marketing for fandoms across gaming and entertainment genres. This initiative aims to empower indie developers and engage diverse fan communities through tailored marketing and PR strategies.
Saber Interactive and Twirlbound announce the release of 'The Knightling' on August 28, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. A new trailer debuted at the Galaxies Gaming Showcase, revealing its engaging fantasy elements and combat mechanics, with a free demo now available on Steam.
Indie Asylum and Finnegan Motors have launched 'Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination' on Steam, offering an interactive horror game inspired by 'Severance.' Available for Windows and Mac at $12.74 after discount, it features non-linear storytelling and tasks players with surviving a dystopian corporate world.
Towerborne, a free-to-play game by Stoic Games, debuts on Xbox Game Preview via Game Pass on April 29, 2025. The game combines classic beat 'em up action with modern service elements, focusing on cosmetic monetization.
Video Ghastlies, an innovative horror game by Katanalevy, merges psychological terror with retro cinema aesthetics, set to launch on PC via Steam. Players explore 1990s Scotland to unravel VHS-inspired horror worlds, armed with era-specific tools.
April 17, 2025
Panic has announced the second season of games for the Playdate console, launching May 29, 2025, with 12 new titles including "Fulcrum Defender." The season emphasizes diverse gameplay and representation, with games like "Taria & Como" and "Shadowgate PD," available for a $39 pre-order.
Caracal Games and Dear Villagers will release Star Overdrive, a high-speed open-world action-adventure game, on June 19, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Already available on Nintendo Switch, the game is praised for its hoverboard navigation, physics-based gameplay, and diverse challenges across four biomes.
Blue Prince, a new indie game from Dogubomb, has emerged as a strong Game of the Year contender shortly after its release on April 10, 2025. Its unique narrative and roguelike puzzles have earned critical acclaim, with scores of 92 on Metacritic and 91 on OpenCritic, challenging larger titles in the gaming community.
Somnia has added 'Mullet Cop: Mall Sim' to its game lineup, continuing its Dream Catalyst accelerator with this third title. The game leverages Somnia's blockchain for robust in-game assets and features a unique procedural mall generator.
Bionic Bay, a pixel-art platformer by Mureena Oy and Psychoflow Studio, launched on April 17, 2025, for PS5 and PC, priced at $19.99. The game blends puzzle mechanics with action elements, featuring innovative abilities and an online mode for global competition.
Len's Island will launch its 1.0 version on June 19, 2025, introducing co-op multiplayer and new content after a successful Early Access phase. The update promises underground biomes, a new skill tree, and ship crafting, enhancing the survival experience.
Hooded Horse announces the Early Access release of '9 Kings' on May 19, 2025, following its successful demo at Steam Next Fest. The roguelite kingdom builder has amassed over 170,000 wishlists, showcasing strong player interest.
USC Games' AGP Spotlight Show streams live today, highlighting eight innovative student-made games, with a keynote from MLB The Show's Ramone Russell. The event previews the USC Games Expo 2025, showcasing over 50 new games.
Amplified Games Ltd. has released POLTERGUYS: POSSESSION PARTY, a new multiplayer game available on major platforms for $24.99. The game, which features quirky characters and engaging gameplay, will also launch on Nintendo Switch on June 6, 2025.
Galaxies gaming showcase debuts on Twitch today, presenting over 50 game announcements and updates from major and indie developers. The event aims to improve game discovery amid a saturated market.
Chasmal Fear, a new underwater FPS horror game from MystiveDev, launched on Steam on April 17, 2025. The game, using Unreal Engine 5, offers a tense bodycam perspective in a deep-sea environment, available solo or in co-op mode, with a launch discount pricing it at $17.99.
India's 'Road to Game Jam' 2025, part of the WAVES summit, attracted 5,500 participants, highlighting a surge in local game development talent. Ten finalists will present their innovative games in Mumbai this May, with Rs 7 lakh in prizes.
Steer Studios' first mobile game, Grunt Rush, has surpassed half a million downloads since its soft launch, now available worldwide for Android and iOS. CEO Yannick Theler attributes the success to strong team collaboration and plans future updates and game releases in 2025.