KINGMAKERS REVEALS 10 MINUTES OF GAMEPLAY IN NEW DEEP DIVE VIDEO – tinyBuild celebrates 15 years as a publisher with new games, news for hotly anticipated titles and updates to fan-favorite franchises
SEATTLE — SEPT. 14, 2026 — During today’s tinyBuild Connect showcase, tinyBuild debuted new trailers and announcements for 16 titles in its catalog, headlined by a 10-minute deep dive video for Kingmakers, plus the reveals of the new horror title Road to Jukai and roguelite autobattler kingdom builder with claws The Crab is Walking. Other major updates included a brand-new demo for the most inaccurate medieval cemetery simulator, Graveyard Keeper 2, a new story trailer for the upcoming handyman simulator The Lift, a look at the future of SAND: Raiders of Sophie and more.
Kingmakers Gameplay Deep Dive
tinyBuild gave the closest look yet at Kingmakers, the game that sets out to answer one of life’s greatest questions: What would happen if you brought a modern arsenal to a medieval battlefield? Travel back to 1403 to help Owain Glyndŵ transform a Welsh rebellion into an empire. This gameplay deep dive includes a look at the title’s third-person combat, story, and RTS mechanics, playable solo or in co-op for up to four players. Jump into massive third-person combat scenarios where you (and your arsenal of guns, vehicles and air support from the future) are the deciding factor for battles. Take control of massive armies as you siege castles, build up outposts and defend your own territory in RTS-style combat. Kingmakers is launching into Steam Early Access soon, and players can sign up for the upcoming playtest on Steam now.
Continue reading below for a rundown on everything featured in the showcase, including new demos and trailers for games like Probably Stolen and Hull Rupture as well as newly announced console ports for games like Hozy, Ferocious and Of Ash and Steel. You can also check out the tinyBuild Connect Media Guide for a full breakdown of each announcement, as well as a complete archive of the show and a playlist with all the videos shown on YouTube.
tinyBuild Connect 2026 VOD: YouTube
Highlights from tinyBuild Connect 2026
- New Game! tinyBuild announced The Crab is Walking, a roguelite kingdom builder and autobattler set atop giant crustaceans from the makers of The King is Watching.Merge buildings, unlock upgrades, and reshape your settlement as you traverse a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
- New Game! Playable! tinyBuild revealed a new publishing deal for Road to Jukai, previously known as Silent Road, a psychological night-shift taxi driving horror game set in Japan and coming in 2027. Try out the game in the new playtest, available now on Steam!
- The King is Watching revealed a new update adding Steam Deck optimization to the roguelite kingdom building strategy game, available now. Check out the trailer!
- The nostalgic electronics repair game ReStory is celebrating 500k copies sold with a new accolades trailer announcing upcoming content, including a new device and a new customer in a free update coming September 21.
- Playable! Dinosaur survival FPS Ferocious launched on XBOX Series X|S and PlayStation 5!
- Get a new look at supernatural handyman simulator The Lift with the premiere of a brand-new story trailer, taking a deeper look at The Institute and offering more cryptic clues for the game’s storyline. The Lift is launching in 2027 on Steam, PS5, and XBOX Series X|S.
- Playable! tinyBuild announced that the acclaimed home renovation game Hozy is coming to XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch later this year. The free “Hideaways” DLC, featuring three new levels, is also available now on Steam!
- Open-world survival game Trainfort got a new trailer revealing a new upcoming playtest. Players can sign up for it now on Steam.
- Playable! tinyBuild announced a new anniversary update for the strategic planet-mining game Drill Core, adding quality-of-life improvements and more, now on Steam, XBOX Series X|S, and PS5.
- SAND: Raiders of Sophie celebrated its successful launch on Steam Early Access earlier this year with a new accolades trailer and announced a major new content update dropping later this month.
- Playable! Two new restaurants and Trial by Fryer, a new team-based PvP mode, have been added to the co-op cooking horror game Happy’s Humble Burger Cult, available now on Steam! Face off against the enemy team in a surreal cooking show, sabotage their kitchen, fight for ingredients, and become the best team of chefs in Trial by Fryer.
- Playable! A November 4 launch date was announcedfor Hull Rupture, the base management tower defense roguelike from Konfa Games. Try out the updated demo now on Steam!
- Playable! A new trailer dropped for the cyberpunk shop simulator Probably Stolen, revealing an October 28 launch date and brand-new demo, playable now on Steam!
- Of Ash and Steel, the open-world RPG inspired by the classics of the genre, is coming to XBOX Series X|S and PlayStation 5 soon. A new expansion – “Shattered Faith” – is also in development, bringing true magic to the Kingdom of the Seven.
- Playable! tinyBuild released a brand-new demo on PC and consoles for the accurately inaccurate cemetery simulator Graveyard Keeper 2, launching September 22 on PC and consoles! Play the demo now with all progress carrying over to the game at launch! (Demo Trailer)
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tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, The King is Watching and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, the Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
