A peaceful idle companion for your desktop, with a playable demo out now

Macclesfield, February 19, 2026

Silver Bullet, a new game development studio created by Silver Lining Interactive, has officially announced Cozywood Creek, a calm, ambient idle game designed to be a comforting companion throughout your day. Moreover, Cozywood Creek Demo is available to play now, giving players their first hands-on look at the peaceful world flowing quietly beneath their screens.

Cozywood Creek exists at the bottom of your desktop, offering a living creek that gently flows while you work, study, or unwind – always present, never demanding attention. Players can slowly shape and decorate their river bend, starting with simple banks and plants. As the environment grows, so does its ecosystem. Birds find places to perch, frogs settle near the water’s edge, and woodland creatures naturally appear as suitable habitats are created. It’s a small, living world meant to be a gentle companion throughout the day. 

Cozywood Creek marks a gentle debut for Silver Bullet as a game development studio, a soft launch. Originally founded as an incubator to support indie developers and nurture early ideas, Silver Bullet is now beginning its transition into original development. As the studio looks toward 2026, several unannounced titles have already received strong positive feedback, reinforcing confidence in this next step and setting the tone for what’s to come.

‘Cozywood Creek is a very intentional first step for us. It’s a soft launch, an opportunity to learn, grow and have some fun while we’re at it, before we fully step into a larger slate of releases.” said Ross Griffith, Head of Marketing

‘Silver Bullet has always been about nurturing creativity. Moving into original development feels like a natural evolution of that mission.’ shared Dan Fraser, Producer.

Players can try Cozywood Creek demo now on Steam!

About Silver Lining Interactive

Silver Lining Interactive is an independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

Blindflug Studios introduces aircraft customization, a full map editor, a new RAF starter map, and the long-awaited Mosquito airplane in the biggest content update yet for the WWII airbase builder

Zurich, Switzerland, February 19, 2026 – Blindflug Studios, the Swiss-Polish indie developer behind the WWII base-building strategy game Ground of Aces, has released its latest major content update, titled “Maps & Liveries”. This expansive update introduces long-requested customization tools, a brand-new starter map inspired by RAF history, and the first steps toward additional content with the release of the free “Wings of Valor” DLC.

Ground of Aces on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2308690/Ground_of_Aces/

A Unique Genre Mix of City Builder and WWII Strategy

One of the standout WWII strategy and management titles, Ground of Aces continues to grow through close collaboration with its community. Players are drawn to its distinctive mix of freeform base-building, aircraft management, and authentic aviation history, all presented in an art style inspired by Franco-Belgian comic classics such as Biggles, Buck Danny, and Tintin.

What’s New in the Maps & Liveries Update

The update introduces major new systems that expand player freedom, personalization, and replayability:

• Aircraft Liveries: Players can now customize their fleet with a wide variety of liveries. Most liveries unlock naturally through gameplay and achievement-style assignments, while others can be redeemed through special promotional codes. Up to 60 skins can be collected.
• New Royal Air Force Map: A new starter map based on the historic Royal Air Force station Debden is now available. Featuring a pre-built runway, parking spots, and structures, RAF Debden allows players to jump into the action faster than ever before.
• Map Editor: The new map editor lets players create and play their own starter maps. Customize terrain, place environmental assets, and freely set up buildings and hangars, all without worrying about resources or construction times.
• New Defensive Structures and Weapons: The update also expands airbase defenses with new buildable options with the Oerlikon 20 mm Cannon and the Predictor Lookout Post which lets you assign personnel to extend AA gun range and improve defensive readiness.
• De Havilland Mosquito – Available now via free DLC: The highly requested De Havilland Mosquito joins Ground of Aces as the first aircraft in the newly released Wings of Valor DLC. Players can unlock it simply by adding the free DLC to their Steam library.

Together, these features give players more agency over how they prepare, defend, and grow their airbases.

A Major Creative Step Forward

“This update is all about player expression,” says Executive Producer Moritz Zumbühl. “With liveries and the map editor, we’re giving our players more tools than ever to shape their own airbases and tell their own WWII stories. It’s one of our biggest milestones since the Early Access launch.”

About Ground of Aces

Ground of Aces puts players in command of a WWII airbase, where they must build, manage, and defend their base through the challenges of war. Inspired by base-builders like RimWorld and Going Medieval, as well as historical strategy titles like Hearts of Iron IV, the game combines freeform construction with aviation history and emergent crew storytelling.

Main pillars of Ground of Aces:

• Engulf yourself in WWII: Lead a Royal Air Force airfield during the Battle of Britain.
• A true base-builder at heart: Design and expand your air base with complete freedom, ensuring every layout is unique.
• A dream for aviation enthusiasts: Take command of historically significant aircraft, maintain your fleet, and prepare for missions.
• Your crew’s personal stories: Every crew member is more than just a number. Witness their struggles, triumphs, and sacrifices.

About Blindflug Studios

We are an indie game studio founded in 2014 by Jeremy Spillmann and Moritz Zumbühl, based in Zürich, Switzerland, and Poznań, Poland. Our mission is simple: We want to create beautiful, imaginative, and fun games that center around real-world dilemmas. We believe that games are an incredible medium for allowing players to experience the most complex of problems while being hugely entertaining too! Our first title, First Strike, a nuclear war RTS game, has been played by more than eleven million players so far. It was followed up by the critically acclaimed Cloud Chasers that explores the topic of migration, the dieselpunk action game Airheart, and the Apple Arcade launch title Stellar Commanders. With over 50 nominations and prizes at international awards and festivals, like the Best GDC Pitch and German Developer Innovation Prize, Blindflug is one of the standout indie game studios in Europe.

Armored Okada, Jackson, Jim Mackey, and Bimmy Lee join the fight on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation® 5, and PlayStation® 4

Walnut Creek, California – February 19, 2026 | Maximum Entertainment, alongside developer Secret Base, announced today that the beloved beat ’em up Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is expanding its roster once again with four brand-new playable characters in the Bimmy & Friends DLC, available now as a free content update.

This marks the largest character update yet for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, following earlier DLC releases that introduced new fighters to the streets. Each new character in the Bimmy & Friends DLC brings a new face, new personality, and new fighting style to the city, giving players even more ways to experiment with powerful tag-team combinations.

Meet the New Fighters

Just like with the previous updates, each fighter comes with their own personality and fighting style.

Armored Okada

Despite being the Oyabun of the Okada Clan, Lady Okada faces constant discrimination from the elders. When a powerful threat emerged, the elders presented her with the sacred clan armor – a challenge disguised as support. If she triumphs, she earns their respect. If she fails, she proves them right.

Jackson

A heavyweight boxer known for his lightning-fast jabs and devastating uppercuts. Once too strong for the ring, he grew bored of rules and regulations. Seeking greater thrills, he turned to the streets, where his power and skill made him a prized asset for every gang.

Jim Mackey

The younger brother of M.G. Willy, Jim respects his brother but refuses to live in his shadow. Determined to become his own man, he dreams of leading his own gang. To set himself apart, he wields a shotgun – the opposite of Willy’s machine gun.

Bimmy Lee

Legends speak of a secret within the Sōsetsuken – a form that can only be mastered by two. The tale has been passed down for so long that few believe it, dismissing it as myth or joke. But could this be the proof…?

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a dynamic side-scrolling action brawler that brings the iconic Billy and Jimmy Lee back into action, joined by an ever-growing roster of allies and enemies as they battle the criminal underworld of New York City. Players can unleash devastating combos and special moves while unlocking upgrades and experimenting with unique character pairings.

In a fresh twist on the classic formula, players can select up to two characters to form a tag team, swapping fighters on the fly for strategic, high-impact combat.

The Bimmy & Friends DLC is live now on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation® 5, and PlayStation® 4, and is completely free and unlockable today.

Find Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons on your preferred platform at DoubleDragonGaiden.com.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations.

About Secret Base

Founded in 2010, Secret Base Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based indie game development studio renowned for crafting action-packed, arcade-inspired experiences with a modern twist. Best known for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (2023), a celebrated revival of the legendary beat ’em up series, Secret Base blends retro charm with innovative mechanics like roguelite progression and dynamic tag-team combat. With a portfolio spanning titles like Streets of Red: Devil’s Dare Deluxe and Tobe’s Vertical Adventure, the studio has earned a reputation for reimagining classic gameplay for today’s players. Secret Base continues to push boundaries in the world of retro games.

An interstellar mission gone wrong, a crew to maintain, and a planet to investigate…

Lille, France, 19 February 2026 — Publisher NACON and Ishtar Games, known for The Last Spell, Lakeburg Legacies, and Dead in Vinland, are thrilled to announce that Dead in Antares, the latest entry in their beloved survival/management turn-based RPG series, is out now on Steam! The series celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, and Dead in Antares expands on and perfects the gameplay formula for its interstellar space setting.

Dead In Antares features deep and interconnected survival and resource management, a full RPG progression system, tough choices, tougher consequences, branching storylines and expressive turn-based tactical combat. Your team of ten specialists was sent on an interstellar mission to find new resources, as Earth’s last hope, but a mysterious wormhole and a crash on an unfamiliar planet puts those plans on hold. You can’t save Earth with ten dead crew. Now, it’s about survival.

“Dead in Antares is a very special project for us, as it’s the third episode of the “Dead in” series which celebrated its tenth year anniversary just last year,” said Benjamin Coquelle, Producer on Dead in Antares. “We can proudly say that we’ve managed to take advantage of all the experience we acquired during our 20+ years of existence at Ishtar Games, and especially since the release of The Last Spell. We hope players will enjoy this “nice” trip on Antares Prime!”

The beautiful-but-dangerous Antares Prime awaits in Dead in Antares, the third chapter in the “Dead In” franchise, out now on Steam with a 15% off two-week launch discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2511800/Dead_in_Antares/. The supporter’s pack is also available on Steam, including the beautiful OST by Antoine Boucherika, an exclusive in-game robot companion and a reskin for Amelia: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4262350/Dead_in_Antares__Supporters_Pack/ 

Key Features

• Gorgeous hand-drawn 2D art, made by humans, for humans
• A mysterious planet to explore and study
• 2 factions to interact with, and their intricate backstories
• Deep story with tough choices, a home to save, an endless conflict to put an end to, and more!
• Up to 20 work stations to manage and more than 130 upgrades to craft!
• Full RPG progression system, with traits, levels, skills… The whole package!
• Up to 10 characters to manage, each with unique skills, personalities, and affinities
• Tactical turn-based combat with unique character abilities
• 4 levels of difficulty so there’s a challenge for everyone (and of course, a “True Captain” mode for the most hardened players!)
• Hours of story content, with 5 different endings

About Ishtar Games:

Ishtar Games is a development studio based in Lille (France). They previously made The Last Spell, the “Dead In” games (Dead In Bermuda, Dead In Vinland), and Lakeburg Legacies. The studio loves to make complex games that mix different genres, especially those with an RPG component. Ishtar Games is built, run, and founded by gamers. Because of this, they are passionate about being true to themselves and crafting games that not only hold their values but are games that they would like to play themselves.

About NACON:

A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimise its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world’s gaming community. This unified centre of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages.

Haunting new trailer released to coincide with launch of Kickstarter campaign

Goa, India – February 19, 2026 – Frostwood Interactive is today thrilled to announce that a new demo for its upcoming investigative, photo-manipulating, psychological horror Shutter Story, is now available to download via Steam, ahead of its participation in Steam Next Fest.

Concurrent to the demo drop, the studio has also launched a Kickstarter campaign, for which it is looking to raise $15,000 to fund the final stretch of the game’s development. A haunting and atmospheric new trailer offers a glimpse at the spectres that lie within the frame and beyond…

A slow-burn tale of hereditary horror, Shutter Story sees players examine a haunted family’s photo album, as they uncover a multi-generational secret that has been handed down throughout the years. This chilling experience effortlessly juxtaposes tactile and immersive early 2000’s OS-style gameplay with exploratory first-person sequences in which past horrors bleed to the present.

Eli is convinced his family is being haunted. At first you don’t believe him, but then he shows you the photos. As a budding image editor, that’s where you come in. The fate of Eli and his family rests in your hands.

Armed with the latest SpectralAware™ software, you must analyse, manipulate and edit photos and video clips to unmask the dreadful horrors lying hidden in plain sight – then sort and categorise all traces of the paranormal. Is it an Apparition or a Spectral Form? An Impossible Event or a Demonic Entity? Each category has its own distinct identifying characteristics, for which the detailed in-game handbook will become indispensable.

Between spine-chilling segments of audiovisual analysis, you’ll have the chance to explore Eli’s house, talk to his family, learn about their history through notes and letters, then try to survive as the horror comes to life around you.

The Kickstarter campaign is live now and will run for 30 days, concluding on March 21. A number of pricing tiers are available, each with their own rewards including copies of the game, digital soundtrack, behind-the-scenes PDF, and the option to appear in the in-game guidebook. Stretch goals include additional in-game photos, voice overs and translations. Shutter Story is the second title Frostwood Interactive is crowdfunding, having previously ran a successful campaign for its nostalgic, slice-of-life adventure, Forgotten Fields.

Shutter Story – Key Features

• An in-game computer with SpectralAware™ 2.1 – a photo and video analysis tool for detecting the paranormal.
• 80+ haunting photos and video clips that dig through a hidden, multi-generational narrative.
• First-person sections in the house where the present-day horror turns to immediate terror around you.
• Sharp, gripping and cathartic storytelling from Frostwood Interactive (Rainswept, Unwording)
• An early-2000s style OS with Frutiger Aero aesthetics.

Shutter Story is now in development for PC and targeting a release in mid-2026, you can wishlist and check out the demo on Steam. A crowdfunding campaign is now live on Kickstarter, featuring multiple backing tiers and rewards.

About Frostwood Interactive

Frostwood Interactive is an independent game development studio founded in 2017 by Armaan Sandhu. The studio is dedicated to creating atmospheric, narrative-driven experiences with deep characters and cinematic presentation. Its goal is to craft experiences that emotionally resonate and leave a lasting impact on players. The studio is currently working on Shutter Story, which will be its fourth commercial title.

Your New Cozy Obsession is OUT NOW on Switch, PS5 & Xbox.

Macclesfield, UK – 19 February 2026  

GrabTheGames and Silver Lining Interactive are excited to announce that Outpath hasofficially launched onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Already a breakout hit on PC with an overwhelming 94% Positive rating on Steam, Outpath now brings its signature blend of relaxation, creativity, and incremental progression to console audiences everywhere.

No-Pressure Exploration

Outpath invites players into its vibrant, stylized island chain, where calm exploration meets rewarding progression. Gather materials, craft tools, expand your territory, and develop increasingly sophisticated automation (if you want!) – all at your own pace.

There are no deadlines, no stress, and no pressure. Just pure creative flow, accessible to both newcomers and long-time fans of incremental and base-building genres.

For Players Of All Types!

Outpath is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Console players can dive in immediately, and begin building their island paradise today!

Outpath Key Features

• Craft, gather, and manage resources to build your base and unlock new tools and items
• Expand your domain by buying additional islands – explore, exploit, and grow your land
• Automate production and build systems, or play manually,  the choice is yours
• Optional idler/clicker mechanics: ideal for players who prefer laid-back progression without pressure.

About Silver Lining Interactive 

Silver Lining Interactive is an independent games publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About Grab The Games

GrabTheGames is a publisher based in Olsztyn Poland with almost 100 titles published on multiple platforms, well-known from titles like: Ale & Tale Tavern, Gladiator Guild Manager, Outpath or Rungore.

All aboard for the Port of Jumanah! Make waves in this fin-tastic 2.5D action adventure at sea

February 19th, 2026 – Today Red Dunes Games, in a close collaboration with Agate, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Port of Jumanah, a vibrant, stylised, 2.5D action-adventure coming to PC and consoles in  2026. 

Prepare to plunge into a surreal, ocean-borne odyssey inspired by the real-life pearl divers of Eastern Arabia. You’ll step into the fins of Mansour, a young diver swept up in a whimsical world of myth, mystery, and maritime mayhem. With the ocean’s secrets just waiting to be uncovered, your journey becomes a chaotic voyage of high-stakes exploration, big bad boss battles, and unforgettable characters.

Traverse breathtaking caverns and bioluminescent trenches, uncovering hidden caches, unusual flora, and peculiar sea life that might decide to try and kill you. Combat is swift and satisfying, and every level is peppered with power-ups, rescue missions, and relentless enemies, topped off with tactics-testing boss battles.

Perfect for fans of Cult of the Lamb, Juicy Realm, and Hades, Port of Jumanah blends fast-paced combat with roguelite progression, colourful characters, and story-driven exploration. Completing missions allows you to upgrade your kit and increase your chances of survival for each descent into the unknown. The story that unfolds is so bonkers that you’ll be glad you brought the cat along to witness it!

Key Features

• Play as Mansour, a young diver tasked with recovering six corrupted Black Pearls
• Strategic pre-dive loadout system with weapons, gadgets, regions, and recruitable crew members
• Your crew companions provide unique buffs and passive abilities
• A cast of quirky characters, including pirates, genies, townfolk, and more
• Chamber-based underwater regions with enemies, power-ups, rescued creatures, and boss battles
• Region-specific dynamic music and detailed sound design for exploration and combat
• Return to the port between dives to progress the main story and side quests

Salty sea dogs can expect an average 6-hour main story, with an additional 4 hours of content for full completionists aiming to unlock every achievement.

Port of Jumanah is a 2.5D, exploring, action-adventure roguelite focused on fast combat, exploration, and replayability!

Port of Jumanah is available to wishlist now on Steam ahead of its planned 2026 release, and there’s a high-sea adventure waiting for you in every pixel!

About Agate

Agate International is one of Indonesia’s leading and largest game development companies, headquartered in Bandung and operating since 2009. Home to a diverse team of professional talents and industry-leading experts, Agate has developed titles across Android, iOS, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, contributing to more than 250+ games and serving 200+ global clients. 

About Red Dunes Games

Red Dunes Games is an independent game developer and publisher based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. With a global outlook and deep roots in storytelling, Red Dunes creates and publishes original games that resonate with players across cultures. The company is known for its creativity, production quality, and commitment to working with world-class partners.

Humble the bravest heroes in this topsy-turvy tower-defense game; Updated demo available for Steam Next Fest! 

Connecticut, United States, 19 February, 2026 | Wizard frogs to the frontlines! Indie developer Babachoo is excited to announce that their retro hand-drawn game, Dice Goblin’s Den, is back with an updated demo for Steam Next Fest. Players can also anticipate the game’s full launch on March 9th, in coordination with Steam’s Tower Defense Fest.

Goblin’s Fighting Back! 

Play this unique twist on tower defense from the ‘bad guys’ point of view! When the local Adventurer’s Guild places bounties on exterminating Goblin dens, you must prepare your defenses and protect the places Goblins call home! With the randomized luck of a roguelite and a stackable array of upgrades and rewards to choose from, players can employ clever strategies to hold off hordes of raiding heroes. 

Goblins come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and talents. a party leader for your campaign from a selection of mythical creatures. Each party leader grants special and unique abilities to lead the charge and protect your Goblin base from enemy onslaught. Knights, Snails, Gnomes, and more are all poised to attack! Dice Goblin’s Den features handcrafted pixel art maps with a variety of environments to explore. Defend your base in starlight cityscapes, twilight groves, vibrant foliage, and romantic dreamscapes.  

Tower Defense Meets Goblin Man-Power 

This Goblin base requires proper management! Survive raids and exchange rewards for workers to help gather resources like gold, wood, gemstones, and food. These resources are also useful for Goblin combat units assigned to protect your structures and workers. Use wood to purchase new buildings for your den and build scaffolding on the battlefield for an added advantage. Gemstones can be exchanged for building upgrades and boonsfor your goblins’ stats and abilities. 

Coming March 9th For Tower Defense Fest!
Players can experience a taste of Dice Goblin’s Den in the official demo on Steam and anticipate the full launch on March 9th during Steam’s Tower Defense Fest. With the unpredictabilityof aroguelike elements, players can expect randomized levels, upgrades, permadeath, and different rewards. Your likely inevitable death will bring you a new adventure and allow you a new opportunity to make better choices- or not. Players must weaponize the random luck thrown their way and strategize with their absurd gifts to make the most of each run. 

Gameplay Features:

• Manage Your Goblin Den – Balance hiring workers to gather resources with building a strong defense to protect your workers and builds. Allocate resources for building upgrades and create a booming economy. 
• The Randomness of a Roguelike –  Experience a new game with each playthrough, utilize the random tools thrown your way.  
• Retro 2D Pixel Art – Cozy and stunning visuals that promote hours of gameplay without worry of overstimulation. 
• Choose Your Unique Party Leader – Wizard, Witch, Bard, Cleric, Knight, Paladin, Druid, Rogue, or Miner. 
• Wacky and Creative Spells – Hex, Slumber, Trample, Counterspell, Divine Intervention, Bardic Inspiration, Deep Pockets, Fortify, Cleanse. 

Wishlist Dice Goblin’s Den and play the demo now on Steam. You can play the full-game March 9th in coordination with Steam’s Tower Defense Fest! 

About Babachoo

Brian Ferratto (otherwise known by wandering troubadours and suspicious garden gnomes as babachoo) is an indie game developer, pixel artist, father, author, wizard, and notorious hornswoggler of fantastical shenanigans! He crafted Dice Goblin’s Den alongside his frogly familiar and programmer (known by the fae as Ufuk Yurtman, developer of Faraway Lands: Rise of Yokai), by throwing a computer into a witch’s cauldron on the night of a full moon, along with a pair of goblin ears and frog tongues for good measure.

Plus new Enemy Mastery difficulty settings

El Segundo, California – February 19, 2026 | Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games have announced that a major new update is now available for Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, adding quality of life improvements on PC.

Update 1.3 brings new Quick Expeditions to Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, allowing players to jump into shorter runs of the game with fewer battles and events. Quick Expeditions are unlocked after finishing Act 3 for the first time, and can be toggled from the Set Out screen, giving players a new fast-paced experience for bite-sized turn-based tactics sessions.

Watch the Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch – 1.3 Update Trailer here:

The new update also adds the Phantom Arena, a brand new mode where players can save their party build from a previously completed expedition, and take it into fresh combat scenarios, with new Side Challenges and rewards on offer.

Finally, enemy difficulty can now be adjusted in both Phantom Arena and expeditions using the Enemy Mastery Slider, letting players set the enemy challenge level without it being tied to Trial conditions. Changing the Enemy Mastery levels affects all enemy stats except for their movement. You can check out the full patch notes on Steam here.

Update 1.3 for Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is available now for PC, and is coming soon to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

About Kakao Games

Kakao Games (CEO Sang-Woo Han) is the gaming subsidiary of Kakao, specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and Kakao Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.

About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres.

Build your own candy-coated theme park in a stress-free, feel-good first taste on Steam.

Bologna, Italy – February 19, 2026. Publisher Power Up Team is delighted to announce that Candy Luna Park, the cozy theme park builder where everything is made of sweets, will launch its first playable PC demo on March 6 via Steam. This delicious demo offers players their first hands-on chance to build a candy-themed amusement park at their own pace with no rush, no pressure, just pure cozy creativity. Players can wishlist the game now ahead of its full launch later in 2026.

Candy Luna Park invites players to create their ultimate confectionery kingdom, transforming a humble clearing into a delightful destination packed with whimsical rides, sugary scenery, and happy visitors. Harvest candy, construct charming attractions, and design a park that’s equal parts sweet and serene. With no timers or stressful management mechanics, this theme park builder lets you take things one sprinkle at a time.

The demo will ease players gently into the experience with an early tutorial set in the first biome. Aspiring park designers will learn the basics of building, expanding, and caring for guests as their sugary playground slowly comes to life. Starting small and growing steadily, the goal is simple and satisfying: build, expand, and watch your park flourish into a joyful, candy-filled escape.

Watch theCandy Luna Park announcement trailer below:

About Candy Luna Park

In Candy Luna Park, you’re free to build the sweetest theme park imaginable, your way, at your pace. Starting from a humble clearing, you’ll design, expand, and decorate a candy-coated paradise filled with whimsical attractions, enchanted biomes, and joyful visitors. There are no timers, no fail states, and no pressure to min-max, just a gentle, feel-good rhythm of building, upgrading, and watching your sugary world bloom one sprinkle at a time.

As your park grows, you’ll unlock new areas packed with delightful surprises, from liquorice forests to marzipan haunted houses that are more charming than chilling. Want to stay hands-on? Jump in and manage every detail. Prefer to sit back and relax? Hire adorable helpers to collect resources and care for guests while you enjoy the serene soundtrack and plan your next sweet expansion. It’s cozy management stripped down to its most soothing essence, a digital happy place where creativity comes first, and stress melts away.

Key Features

• Whimsical Attractions: Including sugary roller coasters, spook-tacular marzipan haunted houses and dozens more
• Minimalist, Eye-Candy Visuals: A clean, cozy art style that’s easy on the eyes
• Zero Stress Gameplay: No timers, no pressure, just chill park-building
• Constant Growth: Watch your park bloom from a single ride into an empire of sprinkles and joy

Ready to start building the sweetest theme park imaginable? The Candy Luna Park PC demo launches March 6 on Steam. Download the demo, get cozy, and wishlist now to stay up to date as your sugary adventure continues toward launch in 2026. 

About Power Up Team

A game development company, established in 2022, within the Rete Doc (the “Doc Network”), the largest cooperative platform in Italy in the field of creativity and culture.

A team of talented developers, artists and creators who come together to create engaging and compelling games with a focus on refined and fun gameplay. We’re ready to take gaming experience to a whole new level.