Play as a paintbrush-wielding artist in stunning 2D hand-drawn adventure with flow-state gameplay

Cologne/Berlin, Germany – June 9th, 2026 – Blue Backpack and co-publishing partners ByteRockers’ Games and PARCO GAMES are pleased to announce that their critically acclaimed 2D hand-drawn metroidvania, Constance, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Players that own the game on Nintendo Switch will receive an upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version for free.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Constance will feature an improved performance mode running up to 120 FPS, an improved quality mode running at 1440p resolution, new and improved audio and integrated achievements.

Constance has been hailed as among the best in the genre and won comparisons to the likes of Hollow Knight and Celeste. You can transform into paint to dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies, and utilize an array of unique brush techniques to experience a constant state of flow. Become stronger by unlocking new brush techniques, defeating threatening foes, overcoming platforming challenges, and solving complex puzzles to advance your progress as you uncover Constance’s past! Help her understand her personal struggles, unlock her creativity, and find her inner purpose. 

Explore 6 unique biomes in Constance’s inner-world, with each region featuring its unique set of enemies and characters representing different aspects of her psyche and personal history. Uncover countless secrets, multiple paths, deadly boss battles, characters, side quests and collectibles in this nonlinear interconnected inner-world.

About Blue Backpack
Blue Backpack is an independent developer and publisher for narrative driven games. Based in Berlin and Cologne, Blue Backpack is currently working on two games: Constance and The Berlin Apartment.

About ByteRockers’ Games
Berlin-based development studio and publisher of indie games that loves to rock n’ roll. Currently working on the code-based bullet hell Net.Attack() and a space-themed mining simulator named Exovia, the company has a long track record of releasing quality games since 2018. As publishing partner and proud resident of the German games capital, supporting small teams with fresh ideas has become the signature of ByteRockers’ Games, who make a point to show face at local events of all sizes and even take on the role as industry advocate with the politicians and media in town.

About PARCO GAMES 
PARCO Co., Ltd. has launched a new business venture to apply its unique discernment and creativity cultivated in the fields of fashion, entertainment, and art to the gaming industry. The company has made a full-scale entry into the game publishing business and established a new label, “PARCO GAMES.” ‘PARCO GAMES’ serves as the umbrella brand for PARCO’s game-related businesses, incorporating the newly added publishing division. Through events, collaborations, and in-store promotions at PARCO retail locations, the company aims to comprehensively and globally advance its game business.

Website: https://en.games.parco.jp/
Website The Berlin Apartment:  https://en.games.parco.jp/page/theberlinapartment/
Website Constance: https://en.games.parco.jp/page/constance/

Announced During Today’s Nintendo Direct, Players Will Be Able to Embark Upon Their Quest Across the Far Reaches of Ashenfall at Home or On the Go for the First Time  

Tuesday, 9th June 2026, Cambridge, UK – Jagex: The RuneScape Company, announced during today’s Nintendo Direct showcase that their survival-crafting co-op game, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, will launch on Nintendo Switch^TM  2 on 15th September, 2026.

The game, which has sold over a million copies during its current Steam Early Access period, welcomes Nintendo players into the world of RuneScape for the very first time.  Alone or in teams of up to four, players will explore the untamed, and fractured land marred by wild magic and terrifying dragons, build shelters, craft weapons, and carve their way through epic questlines and unforgettable encounters.  

Watch the RuneScape: Dragonwilds Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Trailer during Nintendo Direct

“RuneScape: Dragonwilds was built around player freedom allowing them to explore, grind skills, craft, and create unforgettable adventures together,” said Jesse America, Executive Producer of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. “Nintendo Switch 2 gives players a whole new way to experience the continent of Ashenfall, whether they’re jumping into co-op sessions with friends or continuing their journey on the move. We’re excited to bring the full Dragonwilds experience to Nintendo players this September.”

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is an open-world crafting and survival game that sends solo players or teams of up-to-four across Ashenfall, a previously unexplored continent in Gielinor, to uncover the source of a wild, transformative magic spreading across the fractured land. Harnessing the anima-rich landscape, players can wield powerful spells in combat and use magic to gather resources, craft gear and shelters, and aid their journey. Facing fierce dragons at every turn, players must level up skills, brew potions, and forge equipment as they battle their way toward the Dragon Queen herself.

Key Features:

• RuneScape at its core!: Embark on quests, level skills while exploring a beautiful, hand-crafted world. This all-new adventure blends high-fantasy and iconic RuneScape lore on an undiscovered continent. Battle legendary RuneScape creatures like Zogres, challenge Black Knights and the entirely new and fearsome Garou, all set to a sweeping soundtrack of reorchestrated RuneScape classics and hours of brand-new music.
• Grind Skills, Slay Dragons: Locate them, throw down the gauntlet, and carve a path to the Dragon Queen herself. Follow the trail of destruction and uncover the mysteries of the continent to learn not just how to confront the dragons, but how to overcome them. 
• Survival Through Sorcery: Summon a spectral axe to fell trees in an instant! Blink away from danger in a cloud of magic. Turn bones into… peaches? The Anima-rich landscape of Ashenfall offers a power unlike any other. Conjure a tornado of fish from a lake! Explode ore veins with a snap of your fingers! Journey through the vibrant regions of Ashenfall, discover why wild magic spills from the fractured lands and harness that power to survive!
• Community Driven, Player Centric: Like all RuneScape games, community is at the heart of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Whether players are adventuring with friends or going it alone, every opinion matters, and it’s up to the community to help shape the future of our game.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is currently available on Steam Early Access, and will launch its 1.0 version for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on 15th September, 2026, alongside its release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 (and on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers for subscribers), and Xbox Series consoles.

For more information about RuneScape: Dragonwilds, visit the official website.

About Jagex

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC and mobile. Our MMORPG franchise, RuneScape, is played around the world and has welcomed over 300 million player accounts.

As RuneScape enters its 25th year in 2026, we are accelerating our strategy to expand RuneScape into a broader ecosystem of forever games and connected experiences, grounded in a renewed commitment to integrity and fair play. This includes the reduction of monetisation mechanics, as well as the launch of RuneScape: Dragonwilds into Steam Early Access in 2025, representing a major step in building a multi-genre future for the RuneScape universe. Jagex: The RuneScape Company remains focused on building enduring worlds, empowering player-led innovation, and laying the foundations for the boldest era in RuneScape’s history.

For more information, visit www.jagex.com. 

TOKYO, Japan  (2026, 9th June) — SHUEISHA GAMES Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter “SHUEISHA GAMES”) is pleased to announce JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, a new multiplayer game developed by Poncle — the studio behind the genre-defining indie hit Vampire Survivors — set in the world of Gege Akutami’s JUJUTSU KAISEN. In this game, players step into the roles of characters from JUJUTSU KAISEN, competing against countless Cursed Spirits and rival players. Battle Cursed Spirits, grow stronger through combat, and be the last one standing victorious. The game is expected for release in 2026 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam®.
 
A first-look announcement trailer and teaser visuals were unveiled during Nintendo Direct, offering audiences their first glimpse of the game’s frenetic high-tension action — waves of Cursed Spirits falling as iconic Jujutsu Kaisen characters tear through the chaos. The footage also debuted Poncle’s signature pixel art style applied to the series’ beloved cast, translating each character’s look and personality into vivid, expressive pixel form with the distinctive visual sensibility the studio has become known for.

Survive, Exorcise, Change the game

Step into the roles of characters from JUJUTSU KAISEN and compete against countless Cursed Spirits and rivals in this survivors royale. Battle Cursed Spirits, grow stronger through combat, outlast your rivals and be the last one standing victorious.

Supports up to 8 players online. Single player mode included

Earn Points and Overwhelm Your Rivals!

Cut through waves of cursed spirits, rack up points, and keep pace with your rivals as the match grows more intense. Your attacks trigger automatically, so the focus is on movement, positioning, and choosing the right moment to strike back with rule-changing effects. 

At 100 points, activate a “Rule Addition” to disrupt your opponents, steal momentum, and climb the rankings.

In the end, the top 2 players face off in a 1v1 duel, where only one will emerge victorious.

A roster of 20+ characters from JUJUTSU KAISEN!

Play as 20+ characters from the world of JUJUTSU KAISEN, each with their own skills and playstyle. 
 
Unlock new fighters by meeting specific conditions, experiment with different strengths, and find the character that fits your approach. 
 
Powerful BOSSES can also appear mid-battle, turning the match into an even more chaotic clash of Jujutsu Sorcerers, Curse Users, and Cursed Spirits.

Fill your gauge through battle, then unleash a powerful special move at the perfect moment.
Activate techniques iconic to JUJUTSU KAISEN — from Domain Expansion to Black Flash and beyond. These powerful moves can turn the tide of a match in an instant. Most special moves can also affect nearby rivals — and while a special move is active, any player caught in range can be directly targeted for attacks. Wait for your perfect window and unleash everything upon your foes.

Every Choice is Yours. Skills That Change with Every Run.

Collect EXP from defeated cursed spirits and level up throughout the match. 
 
Each level gives you new skill options to shape your build on the fly: strengthen what you already have, add new abilities, and discover powerful synergies that can carry you to victory.

About the Creators
Developed in partnership between Luca Galante of Poncle — the creator of Vampire Survivors — and Shueisha Games, this title represents Poncle’s latest work, set in the world of JUJUTSU KAISEN and forging an entirely new genre.

About JUJUTSU KAISEN
Created by Gege Akutami, JUJUTSU KAISEN was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from Issue 14 of 2018 (March 5, 2018) through Issue 44 of 2024 (September 30, 2024), spanning 30 volumes. Curses. Sinister forces born from negative human emotions, such as hardship, regret, and shame, are driving people toward death. When the seal on a powerful “Cursed Object” is broken, high school student Yuji Itadori steps into a world of battles surrounding curses…! A groundbreaking new frontier in dark fantasy, opened by a singular talent!
 
The manga spans 30 volumes, with Volume 0 also available as JUJUTSU KAISEN 0: Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School. The series has surpassed 150 million copies in circulation (including digital editions) Worldwide.  Season 1 of the TV anime aired from October 2020 to March 2021. Released in December 2021, JUJUTSU KAISEN 0: The Movie became a major hit, grossing 26.5 billion yen worldwide and becoming a cultural phenomenon.  Season 2 of the TV anime, which aired from July to December 2023, was also widely acclaimed for its exceptional quality. In May 2025, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death was released theatrically as a compilation film. That October saw a theatrical re-release of JUJUTSU KAISEN 0, followed in November by the theatrical release of JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution. Season 3 of the TV anime, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Culling Game Part 1, aired from January to late March 2026.
JUJUTSU KAISEN Official X: @jujutsu_PR
JUJUTSU KAISEN Anime Official Website: https://jujutsukaisen.jp/ 

About Poncle
Poncle is the studio behind Vampire Survivors, founded by Luca Galante. What started as a solo project by Luca Galante during the pandemic has since grown into a wider international team making games built around strong mechanics, fair pricing, replayability, and a general reluctance to waste the player’s time.

After the unexpected success of Vampire Survivors, Poncle has continued to grow while sticking to the same basic idea: make games that are accessible, generous, and capable of escalating into complete nonsense when handled correctly.

Alongside its own projects, Poncle also works with and supports other developers who share a similar view of games: respect the player, keep the price fair, and make something worth coming back to. 

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Devolver Digital is red-faced with delight to announce that Arnaud and Remi, creators of the original Pikuniku, are back with a 3D sequel: Pikuniku 2! The game will be released on PC and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.

Piku and his friends pack a picnic and set off once more to whimsically wander through the wonderfully weird. Our story begins with an escaped sandwich and a boat wreck, and only gets odder from there. With the friends scattered across the archipelago, Piku sets off to find them and ultimately return home.

But as with all great adventures, it’s the journey that counts rather than the destination. Along the way Piku will meet many odd folk, each with a story to tell. Their tall tales include whisperings of giant fruit, malevolent robot frogs, and an all-powerful potato.

Deep State Conspiracies
To the casual observer, Piku’s world brims with delight, but the vivid exterior hides a sinister plot to squeeze the people for every drop of profit. Join the resistance!

Playful Puzzles
Use all of Piku’s surprising abilities to solve increasingly weird puzzles along the way. The challenge is never greater than the fun you’ll have solving them.

Strange Encounters
No one seems to quite know what they’re doing, least of all Piku. The sense of gentle bafflement permeates every encounter, but piecing them together brings ultimate understanding.

Eye-melting environments
Primary colors hold no fear for Piku. This is a vibrant world of bold contrasts, brazenly rendered in full 3D, multiplying the possibilities for navigation, exploration, and puzzle-ation.

Pikuniku 2 is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.

New feature trailer highlights sweeping visual enhancements, expanded storytelling, and the definitive version of China’s acclaimed martial arts RPG

YUNNAN, China – 9 June 2026. With just days remaining until The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome leaves Steam Early Access on June 17, developer ConchShip Games has unveiled a brand-new feature trailer showcasing the extensive visual, presentation, and world-building enhancements arriving with V1.0.

After more than seven years of development and over 3.4 million players, The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome has grown into one of China’s most ambitious indie RPGs. Launching with full English language support for the very first time, V1.0 will open the gates of its vast martial arts sandbox to a global audience while delivering the most polished, immersive, and complete version of the Taiwu experience to date.

The newly released trailer highlights the transformation of Shenzhou ahead of launch, featuring a completely refreshed world map, greater regional diversity, and a wealth of presentation upgrades designed to bring the living world of Taiwu to life like never before. Players will journey across snow-covered northern territories, lush southern landscapes, and barren western deserts, each region offering its own distinct atmosphere and identity.

Beyond the visual overhaul, V1.0 expands the game’s narrative presentation with enhanced illustrated storytelling, immersive dialogue backgrounds, hundreds of additional world scenes, and new character portraits featuring dynamic outfits and greater visual variety. The update also introduces more than 1,000 new icons, extensive user interface improvements, refreshed cricket-catching activities and cricket duels, alongside countless refinements shaped by years of community feedback.

Watch the V1.0 Feature Trailer below

Set in the mythological land of Shenzhou, The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome places players in the role of the mysterious heir to the Taiwu clan, tasked with confronting Xiangshu, an ancient evil threatening to plunge the world into chaos. Every playthrough unfolds within a procedurally generated world filled with rival martial sects, hidden techniques, dynamic NPCs, and meaningful choices that shape the course of each adventure.

Freedom lies at the heart of the experience. Players can forge alliances or rivalries, master thousands of martial arts techniques, build and expand their own Taiwu Village, craft powerful equipment and medicines, raise families, and pass knowledge through future generations. Every NPC lives an evolving life of their own, forming relationships, pursuing goals, and reacting dynamically to the player’s actions, ensuring that no two stories unfold the same way.

Blending deep sandbox RPG systems, life simulation, settlement management, strategic martial arts combat, crafting, and emergent storytelling, The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome offers a scale and level of player freedom rarely seen within the genre.

Key Features

• A Living Martial Arts Sandbox – Explore a vast procedurally generated world where every playthrough tells a different story.
• Full English Support at V1.0 – Experience the acclaimed RPG phenomenon in English for the first time.
• Master Thousands of Martial Arts Techniques – Learn powerful abilities across numerous sects and forge your own path to mastery.
• Build Your Legacy Across Generations – Establish villages, raise families, and pass your knowledge to future heirs.
• A Reforged World at Launch – Discover an enhanced visual presentation, new illustrated storytelling, expanded world scenes, and extensive interface improvements.
• A Genre-Blending Epic – Experience a unique fusion of sandbox RPG systems, life simulation, crafting, settlement management, and emergent storytelling.

After seven years of evolution, The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome is preparing to leave Steam Early Access and enter a new era. Wishlist now ahead of its V1.0 launch on June 17 and prepare to forge your legend in one of the most ambitious martial arts RPGs ever created.

About ConchShip Games

With an RPG Maker demo, Zhen Jie created a passionate community around The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome and released its Early Access version in 2018. Although all founding members were new to coding, the team continuously updated the game to share a story that they are eager to create — a story about courage, Chinese mythology, and Wuxia. 

More than 3.4 million players have now experienced that story, and ConchShip Games has inspired numerous Chinese indie developers to follow its path and create their own Chinese indie games. Now the team is dedicated to refining The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome and bringing a grand finale to this long-lasting tale.

The official Steam page is now live: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4380490/Cat_Mail_Co

[Belgium, June 9, 2026] — Independent developer Maracas Studio is proud to announce Cat Mail Co., a cozy and relaxing postal management game set in a charming world of cats. The game’s official Steam page is now live, and players will be able to try it during Steam Next Fest, from June 15 to 22, with a playable demo.

In Cat Mail Co., players arrive at a forgotten island post office left in disarray after the mysterious disappearance of its former postman. Parcels are piled high, customers are growing impatient, and operations are on the brink of collapse. It is up to players to restore the post office to its former glory, one package at a time.

Designed as a calm and satisfying experience, Cat Mail Co. focuses on a relaxing gameplay loop where players sort, weigh, stamp, label, and organize mail at their own pace. There are no timers or penalties. The game encourages players to find their rhythm while gradually unlocking new destinations, tools, and abilities.

As night falls, the experience takes a subtle magical turn. Parcels may reveal unusual properties under moonlight, adding mystery and discovery to the routine. Along the way, players uncover a story hidden within the backlog of undelivered mail.

The game also features up to 4-player cooperative gameplay. Friends can work together to optimize workflows or simply enjoy the cozy atmosphere as a team.

Cat Mail Co. will officially launch on July 6, 2026, and will be available in the following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

“In an ever-changing and often unpredictable video game industry, we believe there is still a place for small indie games with strong creative vision. With Cat Mail Co., we wanted to offer players a truly relaxing experience, and we hope they will feel the same joy we had while developing it,” said Sophie Schiaratura, Co-founder of Maracas Studio.

Players can wishlist the game now on Steam and experience the demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to 22.

About Maracas Studio
At Maracas Studio, we create video games for a wide audience with the ambition of leaving a lasting mark on a generation of players. We care deeply about our players, our teammates, and our partners.

Inspired by maracas, festive rhythmic instruments that were once considered magical objects used to awaken spirits and deities, we carry that same energy into our work. Today, they embody our desire to shake up the video game industry, no less.

Fight, evolve, and experiment in Poly Fighter’s latest demo from June 15 until June 22

Montreal, Canada – 9 June, 2026 –  Independent Montreal-based studio HeartLoop Games is excited to announce that its debut title Poly Fighter will be part of Steam Next Fest from June 15 – 22 with a brand-new demo. Players around the world will be able to jump into the game’s unique blend of retro-inspired fighting action and roguelike progression during the week-long event.

Developed as a love letter to fighting games and arcade classics, Poly Fighter combines fast-paced one-on-one combat with run-based progression, allowing players to steal moves from defeated opponents and create wildly different builds every run. Whether building an unstoppable tank, a relentless rushdown fighter, or a projectile-heavy chaos machine, players are encouraged to experiment with powerful move combinations and evolving strategies.

During Steam Next Fest, players will get an early taste of the over 40 unlockable characters, each with their own moves, playstyles, and strategic possibilities through a brand-new demo featuring 2 starter characters and 2 additional unlockable characters.

The demo will also feature new kick-ass moves, gameplay nodes (including Bonus Stages!), combat improvements, and a fresh opportunity for players to experience Poly Fighter ahead of launch. Players can wishlist the game, try the latest demo throughout the event, and provide feedback directly to the developers by joining the Discord community.

Poly Fighter is currently in development for PC and will be playable during Steam Next Fest from June 15 – 22. Players can wishlist the game and download the demo on Steam.

About HeartLoop Games
HeartLoop is an exciting new indie studio based in Montreal, Canada and founded by a bunch of old friends who still get excited about making cool stuff together. We love games: playing them, talking about them, and especially creating them. Our approach is simple: build things step-by-step, share them with players early, and stay flexible so the game can evolve into the best version of itself. Most of all, we are making Poly Fighter because it is the kind of game we would love to play ourselves. Montreal can be a very cold place, but we are very warm people.

The peaceful survival sensation created by a two-person indie team launches after soaring into Steam’s most wishlisted games

DARMSTADT, Germany – June 8, 2026. Indie publisher rokaplay and indie developer Cyberwave are thrilled to announce that the peaceful survival adventure Solarpunk is available now on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GoG, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Set high above the clouds in a vibrant world of floating islands, Solarpunk invites players to build a peaceful life powered entirely by renewable energy. From tending gardens and crafting gadgets to constructing airships and exploring the skies with friends, Solarpunk blends relaxing creativity with light survival mechanics in a truly uplifting adventure.

Watch the Solarpunk launch trailer below

Ever since its first reveal, Solarpunk has captured the imagination of cozy game fans across the globe, generating more than one million wishlists and securing a place among Steam’s top 20 most wishlisted games, an incredible achievement for the passionate two-person development team behind the project. Following more than 500,000 demo downloads during Steam Next Fest, the game has built a thriving community eager to finally begin their journey among the clouds.

Created by the small Germany-based team at Cyberwave, Solarpunk was developed with a clear vision: deliver a hopeful survival experience focused on creativity, sustainability, exploration, and relaxation. Every floating island, handcrafted detail, and tranquil vista reflects the care and passion poured into the game throughout development.

To offer a deeper look at the world of Solarpunk, Cyberwave has released a special developer video that explores the vision behind the game and helps players decide whether this peaceful skybound adventure is right for them. Watch the Before You Buy video now. 

Watch the developer video below

At launch, players can experience Solarpunk solo or team up with up to four players in online co-op as they gather resources, automate systems, build elaborate sky homes, and venture across distant islands together. Whether sharing tasks with friends or peacefully exploring alone, Solarpunk offers a refreshing take on the survival genre where cooperation and creativity take centre stage.

Key Features

• Relax Solo or Together – Enjoy a laid-back single-player adventure or share the skies with up to four players in online co-op.
• Build Your Dream Sky Home – Create beautiful floating sanctuaries high above the clouds with extensive building and decoration options.
• Farm, Craft, and Automate – Grow crops, craft useful tools, and develop simple automation systems at your own pace.
• Harness Renewable Energy – Use wind, water, and solar power to sustainably fuel your growing world.
• Explore by Airship – Construct and customise your own airship to travel between breathtaking floating islands.

Solarpunk is available now on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, GoG, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

About Solarpunk

Solarpunk is a cozy survival and crafting game set in a hopeful, high-tech world filled with floating islands. Alone or in co-op mode, players can build homes in the sky, grow crops, craft useful gadgets, and explore distant islands in their own customizable airship.

Using renewable energy from the sun, wind, and water, they can power their creations and automate daily tasks like gathering resources and watering plants, leaving them more time to explore, decorate, and enjoy the view.

About rokaplay

“We make cozy and family-friendly games” — rokaplay GmbH, based in Darmstadt, is an indie game developer that helps other indie developers bring their dream games to life. Rokaplay offers cross-platform entertainment for people of all ages and, among others, drew inspiration from Nintendo. For the company, proactive and transparent communication with its community is an important and indispensable part of its work.

June 9, 2026 – Melbourne, Australia – Australia-based developer Parasol Corp is delighted to announce that Cozy Game Restoration will launch on Steam on September 24, 2026. The release date was revealed during Frosty Games Fest alongside a new release date trailer, giving players a fresh look at the game’s nostalgic atmosphere and satisfying cartridge-cleaning mechanics. The first public demo is now live and will officially participate in the June Steam Next Fest, offering players their first hands-on experience with the highly anticipated restoration simulator ahead of launch.

Watch the Release Date Trailer:

Already one of Steam’s most anticipated cozy titles, Cozy Game Restoration has amassed more than 225,000 wishlists, earning a place among Steam’s most wishlisted upcoming games.

Cozy Game Restoration is a soothing restoration simulator about bringing forgotten video game cartridges back to life. Players will carefully unwrap mystery parcels, peel away tape and old stickers, clean dust and grime, remove ink and adhesive residue, and transform battered retro games into cherished collectibles. There are no timers and no fail states, just the quiet satisfaction of restoring something that matters.

Each cartridge is procedurally dirtied, with randomized conditions, visuals, and imperfections that make every restoration feel different. Some cartridges may have cracked shells or clean labels, while others are scuffed, drawn on, discolored, or covered in stubborn residue. As players restore their finds, they’ll work toward completing a retro game collection featuring 108 distinct titles inspired by classics from the 1980s to early 2000s.

Cozy Game Restoration will also celebrate the wider Australia, New Zealand, and global indie scene through collectible cartridges inspired by real games from around the world. Among them, Deep Field Games has given permission for Abiotic Factor to appear as a collectible cartridge that players can discover and restore. Additional indie game collaborations will be revealed closer to launch.

“Cozy Game Restoration is a love letter to the games that were with us growing up and the moments we experienced around them with friends and family,” said Adam Stormhardt, Founder. “It’s wonderful to know so many people resonate with restoring and collecting battered old retro games, and I’m excited to finally be able to point to a date on the calendar when it’ll be ready. Being able to feature games from fellow Australian and New Zealand developers as collectible cartridges makes the project even more special.”

Beyond individual restorations, players will complete collection-based quests, hunt for rare variants, and decorate their collection room with rewards earned through play. Whether peeling a stubborn sticker, opening a mystery parcel, or finding a rare gem for the shelf, Cozy Game Restoration is built around the tactile, nostalgic joy of caring for games from another era.

Key Features

• Restore forgotten retro game cartridges by removing dust, grime, ink, stickers, scratches, and adhesive residue
• Open mystery parcels to discover randomized cartridges with different conditions, visuals, rarities, and variants
• Complete a collection of 108 distinct titles inspired by games from the 1980s to early 2000s
• Discover rare regional variants, unique cartridge artwork, and special shell types
• Complete collection-based quests to earn decorations and cosmetics for your collection room
• Enjoy a relaxing, tactile restoration experience with no timers and no fail states
• Collect special cartridges inspired by real Australian, New Zealand, and global indie games, including Abiotic Factor
• Built for desktop and Steam Deck, with support planned across a wide range of systems

Cozy Game Restoration launches on Steam on September 24, 2026. Add it to your wishlist and stay up to date by checking out the website.

About Parasol Corp

Parasol Corp is an independent game development studio based in Melbourne and the developer and publisher of Cozy Game Restoration. The studio creates thoughtful, player-focused games built around tactile interaction, nostalgia, and the quiet joy of discovery.

Adds all new content including optional boss challenges, “Easy mode” option, and new items!

Detroit, United States – June 9th, 2026 – Five Houses LLC are proud to announce that their acclaimed music-based RPG Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series consoles on June 30th. Get ready to kick down doors and fight with music as a trio of goofball musicians!

Originally launched on PC in 2023, where it currently has 98% positive reviews on Steam, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands puts players in the combat boots of Faye, Ian and Briff, a 3-piece band of dysfunctional friends who unknowingly stumble into a cursed battle of the bands contest where all entrants can attack with music and must fight to the death.

Utilizing a state-of-the-art “Measure Effects” combat system that merges real-time decision making with turn-based combat, players must make active choices between turns that influence the flow of combat. Swap out your frontman to speed up your turn, but also be careful not to put the same band member in the line of fire more than they can handle. This is a team after all, and staying in the limelight too often will come with its fair share of consequences.

Kick down every single door you come across. If you’re gonna rudely enter every RPG house despite lack of invite, might as well enter in style. Customise the band with 9 musically-themed classes to choose from, each with their own attacks, perks and COOL OUTFIT. Inspire your bandmates as a BUSKER or recklessly deal huge damage at the cost of damaging yourself as a HEADBANGER.

This console conversion adds all new content not included in the original PC release, including new items, an “Easy mode” option at save points, as well as new harder variants of bosses for those striving for a tougher challenge. Those playing on PC will receive the same content as a free update on June 30th. “We’re very proud of what we created with Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands when we released it on Steam back in 2023. While the game remained largely unknown, the reception over the years has been extremely positive amongst those who’ve played it, with some even saying it’s their all-time favourite RPG. This made bringing the game to consoles a no-brainer,” said Dan Martin, Solo Artist of Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands.“As we all grew up with console games, we’re very excited to bring Deathbulge to everyone on Switch, Playstation and Xbox. And if the Steam reviews have taught us anything, it’s that console players will LOVE IT.”

Features:

• Roughly 15-20 hours of game time.
• Late game dating segment.
• Sew patches of band logos onto your BATTLE JACKET for extra perks in battle.
• No Random Encounters! Monsters will be shown on the field for your avoiding leisure, and 3 different FIELD ABILITIES with which to avoid them.
• Unique item system. Say good bye to individually stocking up on consumable items! Once you get a piece of MERCH, you keep it forever, and it simply costs STOCK to use, a refillable global resource for all your merch.
• Original soundtrack that’ll make you say things like SIIICK and OH RIGHT ON.
• Incredibly rich world boasting a wide variety of colourful characters whose dialogue changes as you progress through the game. Every single NPC is unique, armed with their own dialogue portraits to express themselves TO THE MAX.
• Even the ITEMS have personality. Say bye bye to the generic “health potion”. Local NPC Barry Friendly is taking care of the soothing beverages around here. Sink into a warm cup of BARRY FRIENDLY’S TEA whenever your health is low. Maybe you’ll even have the pleasure of meeting Barry at some point.
• Based on the popular webcomic Deathbulge, by moatee creator Dan Martin.

About Five Houses LLC: 

Five Houses is a game studio founded by Scott Walenty and Kyle Jenkins, two childhood friends who have been building games together for most of their lives. We focus on reimagining classic game systems, asking what they would look like if they had been thoughtfully refined over time instead of abandoned. Many of the design principles that once made games feel intuitive, rewarding, and complete have been lost or diluted. Our goal is to pick up where those systems left off and innovate on them in a modernized and accessible way, built with the expectations of today’s players in mind.