A flooded dystopia won’t stop you from fishing, farming, exploring, and managing an adorable group of robots!

SEATTLE – Dec. 8, 2025 – Indie game publisher tinyBuild and developer Mandragora are proud to announce that their beloved, cozy, single-player, post-apocalyptic survival simulator I Am Future is finally coming to consoles! Already a hit on Steam with over 1,900 user reviews and a “Very Positive” rating, I Am Future will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on Jan. 8, 2026, for $19.99. Console players will soon have the opportunity to build their own rooftop camp and relax in the aftermath of a catastrophic flood. Farming, fishing, exploring, crafting, cooking – what remains of the world is your oyster in I Am Future!

Console players will be able to enjoy all the content that was added to I Am Future throughout its journey on PC, from the initial debut in Steam Early Access in 2023 to the 1.0 launch in late 2024. Theseinclude a robust Story Mode, expanded base-building options, a complex weather system, relationship-building with other survivors, and much more. If games like Stardew Valley, Dave the Diver, and Coral Island are up your alley, you’ll feel right at home in I Am Future!

Mandragora and tinyBuild will be revealing the next game from the I Am Future team tomorrow at the Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition 2025 showcase, premiering December 9 at 3PM ET/12PM PT on Twitch and YouTube. 

Key Features

• Build the Cozy Rooftop Base of Your Dreams: Starting from scratch on an abandoned rooftop, you’ll build, decorate and expand the coziest camp ever! Unlock new buildings and furniture, set up electrical grids, and neatly organize your new life. 
• Relax in the Post-Apocalypse: You are the last survivor on Earth, fresh from the sweet, long cryogenic sleep. It’s finally time to chill out and stop worrying about your job and inflation! Relax, build, wander around – the world is literally yours! 
• Tend to Your Beautiful Farm: Nature is healing! Set up a farm, grow fruit, vegetables, and trees, and take care of your crops! 
• Scavenge for Old-World Relics and Craft Gadgets: Find ancient artifacts from a bygone era, like kettles, TVs, and microwaves, then take them apart with a satisfying dismantling system to gather resources for your next crafting project! 
• Hire a Team of Cute Robot Minions: Automate chores around the camp with the help of cute robots! Build a team of AI assistants, issue commands, and manage their workload. And when they’re done – let them chill in a charging bath! 
• Explore a Mysterious World: Send out scouting drones on expeditions across the sunken megapolis. Discover new locations, bring something valuable back to base, and uncover the mystery behind the end of the world step by step. 
• Make New Wonderful Friends: The fact that you’re the last human on Earth doesn’t mean you can’t still make new friends! Meet quirky robot inhabitants of this new world, like Earl the Fridge or Bombshell Barbara, and grow your bond with them. 
• Protect Your Base From Pesky Pests: Your camp needs love and protection. Keep pesky mutant pests from destroying the crops or the electrical grid!

I Am Future is available now on Steam and Steam Deck. Wishlist it today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, and prepare for a relaxing post-apocalypse!

About Mandragora

Mandragora is a small but passionate indie studio with a remote-first team distributed all across the world. The team has been exploring and experimenting with different genres, gameplay mechanics and creative ideas since 2014 – with a goal to create engaging and meaningful games. Mandragora’s titles include I Am Future and Skyhill.

About tinyBuild

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, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com

Steal from the mega-rich, give to yourself

Berlin, Germany — December 8, 2025 | Little Bat Games, the award-winning studio behind Vampire Therapist, is proud to announce Better Than Us, a social stealth narrative game that pits players against the world’s most nefarious people — those rich enough to make mere billionaires seem quaint.

Set in the year 2200, Better Than Us depicts a (not entirely absurd) future directly inspired by humanity’s past and present. The wealthiest people in centuries have created floating cities to insulate themselves from a worldwide climate apocalypse of their own creation, not to own mansions and sports cars, but to buy moral authority itself. And surprise, surprise: extreme wealth doesn’t afford anyone a greater sense of morality.

Watch the Better Than Us Announcement Trailer here:

They might have stolen our future, but in Better Than Us the spoils of past plundering and pillaging can be stolen from them. Players will take on the role of a master thief and manipulator (and her rodent pal), infiltrating exclusive parties thrown by the ultra-wealthy in their floating fortresses. Rather than stealth or violence, players will use charm and deception to develop key relationships with a cast of bizarre characters corrupted by their own wealth. They’ll need to remember which lies were told to which people, weaving an ever-growing web of deceit that even an all-powerful oligarchy will struggle to see through. 

Better Than Us continues critical hit Vampire Therapist’s tradition of top-tier voice acting, with a cast led by Sarah Grayson (Hades 2, Gone Home) and Cyrus Nemati (Hades 2, Vampire Therapist). Developed in consultation with leading historians from Oxford University, UC Davis, and the University of Florida, the game promises to honestly depict the consequences of extreme wealth concentration in a tongue-in-cheek way.

“Looking to the past is a helpful way of examining modern issues. Not only is the historical record inspiring, but dead people are less able to sue small game studios,” said Cyrus Nemati, creative director at Little Bat Games. 

Better Than Us is coming to PC and Mac in 2026. The game can be wishlisted on Steam. Vampire Therapist is discounted this week as part of Steam’s “Choices Matter” sale.

About Little Bat Games

Little Bat Games is an indie games studio funded in partnership with Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg. Helmed by Vampire Therapist creator and Hades voice actor Cyrus Nemati, Little Bat Games aims to create titles with rich stories, engaging characters, and innovative mechanics that will resonate with players long after they have finished playing. This is all underpinned by a dedication to sustainable studio practices.

Featuring Real Teams, Real Players, and Real Esports Drama

KRAKOW, Poland – December 8, 2025 – Esports Manager 2026, the ultimate behind-the-scenes esports management sim developed by Neurona Games in partnership with indie.io, drops its first-ever demo as part of the Steam Sports Fest today, packed with real organizations, personalities, and the chaos of running a top-tier team.

Step into the office of a real-life esports manager and the high-pressure world behind a modern competitive gaming season. Manage real-life orgs like EternalFire, Copenhagen Wolves, M80, and GamerLegion, and interact with well-known community figures, including @neLendirekt, @BanKsEsports, @PiNGCasts, @teddcs_, @bit1, @TravCS, @Ne0Kai, @ale_apoka, and more.

The Esports Manager 2026 debut demo provides an authentic look into the esports scene, complete with egos, negotiation tactics, hype, and heartbreak. Players can explore approximately 70% of the game’s systems, navigating an entire in-game month of scouting, contract talks, roster shakeups, and team building as they shape their organization’s identity. Patch up a frustrated talent in one conversation, balance sponsor payments, and contemplate blowing the entire transfer budget on a superstar, all in one day’s work. 

The semi-3D match engine brings tournament days to life with evolving tactical interactions, map picks, weapon choices, utility usage, and player form, letting every decision ripple across the server. 

Take advantage of Esports Manager 2026’s interconnected systems to craft the most prestigious team possible. Craft long-term strategies with the Tactic Creator, build a brand from scratch, and manage the full financial ecosystem of an esports organization, from income and expenses to sponsorship deals that can save or sink the season. Early tournaments and qualifier rounds out the experience, testing whether players’ preparation, mindset, and roster decisions can survive real competitive pressure.

“Our goal is to capture what really happens behind the scenes in esports: the pressure, strategy, conversations, and the tough calls that define a season,” said Andril Chupyr, CEO at Neurona Games. “The demo gives players a genuine taste of that experience, and we can’t wait to see the organizations they build–or blow up.”

Esports Manager 2026’s demo is available now on PC via Steam. For more information, join the game’s official Discord server, and wishlist the game on Steam.

About indie.io

indie.io is home to over 100 of the world’s best independent video games and developers. Our platform was built to provide independent developers with the resources, services, and management tools needed for success. Through collaboration and passion, we strive to cultivate a diverse and vibrant gaming landscape that resonates with players and creators alike!

About Neurona Games

Founded in 2019 by the dynamic duo of Andrii Chupyr and Bohdan Buiak, fueled by their shared passion for gaming and a commitment to innovation, the entrepreneurial team set out to redefine the gaming landscape. From its humble beginnings, Neurona Games has rapidly evolved into a powerhouse of creativity and technological prowess.

Community support accelerates as RocketWerkz’s newest spaceflight project charts a new path for game developmentAUCKLAND, New Zealand – Dec. 8, 2025 – RocketWerkz, the independent studio behind ICARUS and Stationeers (together played by more than two million players), announced today that the free pre-alpha launch of Kitten Space Agency (KSA) has surpassed $100K USD in community contributions within just 14 days of release. The milestone signals strong early momentum for the project’s contribution-led development model and rising interest in the studio’s next major simulation title.

Kitten Space Agency is a spaceflight game that turns real aerospace concepts into something players can learn, test, and explore. Built in Auckland, New Zealand by RocketWerkz, the project aims to inspire future explorers while giving players deep control over engineering, mission planning, and flight execution.

KSA is powered by RocketWerkz’s new BRUTAL development framework, designed to enable moddability, high performance, and long-term scalability. Players can download and play the current pre-alpha for free through Ahwoo and directly contribute to the game’s development.

A Community-Driven Launch That’s Gaining Speed

Powered by a contribution-based model facilitated through Ahwoo, the KSA mission has quickly gathered a dedicated supporter base:

• 3,200 individual contributors with an average contribution of $31.25 USD
• 42,000 Discord members, a 20 percent increase (7,000) since launch
• More than 43,000 Ahwoo user accounts created since the pre-alpha announcement

The project is led by DayZ and ICARUS creator Dean Hall, joined by Felipe Falanghe (HarvestR), original creator of Kerbal Space Program, and Stefan Moluf, former SpaceX flight software engineer.

The mission also includes veteran contributors from the Kerbal Space Program community such as Blackrack, Linx, and Daishi. Jamie Leighton (JPLRepo) also joins the mission, having risen from a well-known community mod creator to a Lead Developer on Kerbal Space Program, bringing deep franchise experience to the project.

This combination of game industry veterans, aerospace professionals, and influential modders ensures the project stays grounded in technical credibility while remaining accessible and community-shaped.

A Transparent Model That Resonates

KSA represents a deliberate shift from traditional release cycles. Rather than gating content behind a purchase, RocketWerkz and Ahwoo are testing an open model where players can:

• Download and play the game for free in its current form
• Contribute directly to development
• Join the mission, help with testing, and influence long-term direction

The model is further reinforced by a rapid update cadence, often with daily builds, giving players immediate visibility into progress and improvements. The early response suggests strong alignment between this approach and the expectations of today’s simulation communities.

“The support for Kitten Space Agency has been incredibly encouraging. We set out to try a more open way of building games and it’s clear people want to be part of that mission. Contributions through Ahwoo help us keep developing the project, but so does playing our other games like Stationeers or Icarus which help fund the work behind Kitten Space Agency. However people choose to support us, we’re grateful. It all helps us keep pushing this mission forward.”

–Dean Hall, CEO, RocketWerkz

Join The Mission

Aspiring space explorers can join the KSA community on Discord and take part in shaping the project as it grows.Kitten Space Agency’s live pre-alpha build is available for free on Ahwoo. Support the mission by joining the developers on Discord, Reddit, and Ahwoo. Follow the team on X, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube.

About Kitten Space Agency

Kitten Space Agency is a rocket launch and spaceflight game built by RocketWerkz in Auckland, New Zealand. The project is currently in pre-alpha and available for free at ahwoo.com. Players can support development through contributions that directly fund ongoing updates and new features.

About RocketWerkz

RocketWerkz is an independent game studio founded by Dean Hall, known for Icarus and Stationeers with more than two million units sold combined. Based in Auckland, the studio focuses on ambitious simulation projects that combine technical credibility with community collaboration.

About Ahwoo

Ahwoo is the platform that delivers Kitten Space Agency and enables its contribution model. Designed to support projects that don’t fit traditional storefronts, Ahwoo provides a simple, transparent way for players to contribute directly to the work of game developers.

For more information, visit the official website. 

Top Hat Studios, Inc., in association with Almenara Games, are excited to announce that the upcoming survival horror roguelike, ROGUE MANSION will be entering Closed Beta. The Closed Beta is tentatively planned for January 2026, and Applications to sign-up and take part can be made by joining the Top Hat Studios Discord community; there, further instructions are available leading to the sign-up form.

With an eerie, atmospheric blend of classic survival horror and modern roguelike mechanics, ROGUE MANSION draws inspiration from iconic retro and PS2-era horror games –  evoking their tension, visual grit, and methodical pacing –  while infusing the concept with replayability and dynamics of a roguelike.  Each new attempt reshapes the mansion’s halls, item placement, enemy behavior, and more –  ensuring no two playthroughs are alike. 

The Closed Beta will give selected players access to a full run of the game with one playable character, offering an early chance to experience the mansion’s shifting horrors ahead of release. Applicants who are chosen to take part in Beta testing will receive further news and details closer to the start of the Closed Beta period, which is tentatively planned for January 2026.

Throughout the Closed Beta, developers from Almenara Games will be active in the Top Hat Studios Discord, available for questions and discussion of feedback as testers explore, die, return, and attempt to unravel the mansion’s mysteries.

Key Features

• A mansion that changes every run: procedurally generated layouts transform hallways, rooms, puzzles, and enemy encounters
• Classic survival horror tension: scarce resources, methodical combat, and the ever-present threat of the unknown.
• Multiple playable characters: each offering unique starting equipment, attributes, and story motivations.
• Retro-inspired aesthetics with modern enhancements: capturing the mood of early 2000s horror with a stylized look and feel.
• Shifting perspective: mix things up even more by switching between first-person and RE4-style third-person modes.

Rogue Mansion on Steam

About Top Hat Studios, Inc.

Top Hat Studios is your favorite publisher of fine indie delicacies, primarily supporting Japanese-inspired, retro-themed, and highly creative titles. As a company started by and working with grassroots developers and incubating developer talent, Top Hat Studios focuses on supporting games all the way from blockbuster productions through to niche and boutique experimentations.  Top Hat Studios’ diverse portfolio includes hits such as Silly Polly Beast, Crypt Custodian, Labyrinth of the Demon King, MOTORSLICE, Alisa, and many more.

Expansion adds a new Space map, more abilities for imposters to sabotage play, a chaotic “Old Maid” mode and more!

Bangkok, Thailand, December 8th, 2025 – Small independent developer Waka Studio has just launched a free Space themed update for their multiplayer bluffing and deception party game Cut That Wire, available on PC via Steam today. In space, no one can hear you scream, but betrayal and treachery echo loudly!

Cut That Wire’s latest update brings a variety of new features, including the all-new “Old Maid” mode, which brings the famous card game into the chaos! Players can now face off in the new Space Map, complete with an unlockable air-lock to eject suspects into the cosmos. Imposters gain even more disruptive power, including the ability to swap data with victims to confuse the party. 

General updates and balancing changes include setting a minimum of 3 players per match, introducing a Quick Match option for more convenient games. The update also expands and rebalances prompt datasets with fresh questions, and allows dead players to see one safe wire. Additionally, users can now customize game rules, including adjusting the number of imposter abilities and custom bomb countdown timers.

In Cut That Wire, you’re strapped to a bomb in a room with three others where one is secretly the imposter. Every ally could save you or seal your fate. Victims must unmask the traitor, whilst the imposter bluffs, deceives and manipulates to survive. Each round cranks up the pressure with “Big Bluff” mini-games: free sketch from prompts in ‘Big Bluff Drawing’, recall details in ‘Big Bluff Picture’, or swap cards in ‘Big Bluff Deck’ – while the imposter scrambles to stay convincing with mismatched information.

When the mini-games end, the real danger begins. After each game, players vote on who must cut a wire, then that chosen player must flip a coin to decide if they are cutting their own or someone else’s wire. Only the Engineer, a victim with a unique power, knows the one safe choice, while the imposter pushes the group towards fatal mistakes. With the bomb’s timer always ticking, every word and every glance could mean survival… or detonation.

About Waka Studio
WakaStudio, a small independent developer crafting multiplayer games where fun is everything and everything is fun. Passionate about creating immersive experiences that bring joy to players worldwide. Let’s play and level up the gaming world together!

Experience the thrill of tactical warfare with fully simulated physics and real-time destruction

Poland, December 8, 2025 – Developer Noobz from Poland today announced the next entry into their celebrated tank spectacle. Total Tank Simulator 2 is the next evolution of the Total Tank Simulator series – built on a modern, far more advanced physics engine that takes destruction to a whole new level.

Total Tank Simulator 2 is a physics-driven battle simulator where history, sci-fi, and fantasy collide. The extent of destruction is no longer limited, Total Tank Simulator 2 turns every structure, vehicle, and terrain element into a fully breakable object, allowing players to literally tear the battlefield apart piece by piece. 

A first gameplay trailer showing the manifold possibilities and the cathartic chaos of the upcoming demo can be seen below.

Total Tank Simulator 2 can be wishlisted on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3981460/Total_Tank_Simulator_2

A first playable demo of Total Tank Simulator 2 will be available on December 11, featuring two factions – WW2 Germany and the Soviet Union. Players can experience a snippet of the campaign and fight skirmishes on several maps which offer a taste of the game’s full-scale destruction.

Total Tank Simulator 2 offers a wide selection of factions, campaigns and skirmishes, as well as a spectacular mix of different scenarios and units. Players can stage fascinating matchups like WW2 tanks versus aliens or laser-equipped dinosaurs versus fantasy creatures. There’s something here for every fan of creative destruction.

Players build cross-universe armies, give them orders in real-time strategy style, or take direct control of any individual unit to join the chaos firsthand. Total Tank Simulator 2 blends sandbox freedom, RTS-level command and action gameplay into a single, highly replayable playground of destruction.

With modding support and Steam Workshop integration, the community can create and share their own maps, factions, and units, extending the sandbox experience endlessly.

Early access to Total Tank Simulator 2 is scheduled for Q4 2026. More information is available on the official website. 

Total Tank Simulator 2 is here to redefine the limits of excitement – so gear up and prepare to conquer the battlefield like never before!

About Total Tank Simulator 2

Total Tank Simulator II is the next major game being developed by Noobz from Poland. Building on the success of the first instalment, TTS2 offers more. More action, more destruction, more depth, and more variety. Whether in RTS-style gameplay or close to the chaos on the battlefield, players can experience the thrill of tactical warfare as they command their forces and adapt to ever-changing circumstances. The game also answers the question you’ve never dared to ask: What happens when a WW2 tank encounters heavily armed dinosaurs?

About Noobz from Poland

Noobz from Poland SA is a Warsaw-based indie game studio founded in 2016 by Jarosław Kotowski, who serves as the company CEO, and Juliusz Kopczewski, who served as CTO while working on the studio’s first title. The company made its mark with the original Total Tank Simulator (2020), a WWII battle simulator that sold almost 350,000 copies and was praised by players worldwide. While the studio’s previous titles achieved commercial success, working with external publishers limited Noobz from Poland’s control over post-release development and community support. Total Tank Simulator 2 marks a new chapter for the studio, as it is the first game to be fully developed and self-published by Noobz from Poland, ensuring complete creative freedom and a commitment to supporting the game and its community for years to come.

Unpack, unlock, and upgrade in laidback incremental title 

Helsinki, Finland (December 8, 2025) – Solo developer EVIL CORP GAMES is pleased to launch loot box clicker game Unboxathon on Windows PC via Steam! Unpack mystery boxes and sell items for profit in this relaxed indie game.

In this laidback incremental title, click your way through boxes of loot in the hunt for your missing childhood plush. Somewhere among the camo socks, used toothbrushes, and magical artifacts is your beloved teddy, you’ll just need to go through enough packaging to find it.

Pop satisfying bubbles to earn boxes, carve them open and rifle through the paper before selling the various items for profit. Use that profit to maximize your earnings and unlock upgrades, including ricocheting bubbles, higher quality boxes, and shiny variations of loot which are even more valuable. You can even sacrifice items for stickers (or find them with box opens) to get additional, stat-boosting bonuses.

Key Features of Unboxathon

• Pop ‘Til You Drop: Pop all manner of bubbles, big, small and with different gameplay effects and bonuses to earn additional mystery boxes.
• Literal Boxes Full of Loot: Open up boxes of different rarities, including “Magical Relics” or “Luxury Goods” to get increasingly valuable loot and shiny, collectible items.
• Upgrade, Upgrade, Upgrade: Sell those items for profit and use those earnings to unlock incremental upgrades affecting your bubble bonuses, special bubbles, box quality, and more.
• Stickers!: Collect randomly spawning stickers from boxes, including rare stickers representing bees and flowers. Complete your collection and enjoy bonuses along the way.

Unboxathon is available now on Windows PC via Steam for $6.99 USD, £5.89 GBP, and €6,89 EUR. A 20% launch discount is also available.

About EVIL CORP GAMES

Solo developer Skye began her coding journey aged just 11 years old, after getting their first computer. Nearly a decade of solo development followed before she released her first games in 2024, the absolutely quacking The Best Duck Clicker and idle fishing sim Grove Fisher. Her next game is Unboxathon, continuing their commitment to all things cozy, clicky, and cute. 

Unreal Engine 5 narrative adventure WILL: Follow the Light will launch simultaneously for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in first half of 2026

Spokane, WA, USA – 8 December, 2025 – International independent game developer TomorrowHead Studio today confirmed the launch window for its highly anticipated Unreal Engine 5 narrative adventure, WILL: Follow The Light, announcing it will arrive on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously in the first half of 2026.

TomorrowHead Studio also announced a new PC-exclusive open playtest featuring the game’s first 40-60 minutes of gameplay launching on 19 December. Players can register now for the WILL: Follow The Light Open Playtest via the button on the game’s Steam page.

About WILL: Follow The Light

WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes. Players assume the role of Will, a lighthouse keeper on a remote island in the northern seas , whose routine is shattered when an unexpected radio message reveals a sudden disaster has struck his hometown and his only son is missing. Determined to find him, Will sets out on a journey aboard his sailing yacht, “Molly”.

Key Features of WILL: Follow The Light:

• A stunning northern wilderness – Breathtaking northern landscapes on land and sea, brought to life in Unreal Engine 5.
• Deep exploration and traversal systems – Realistic sailing and dog sledding mechanics allow players to explore a vast world. The game blends classic walking-sim gameplay with puzzles, set-piece moments, and lifelike traversal systems on sea and on land.
• A story of fathers and sons – A compelling narrative adventure in a mysterious setting, with puzzles, secrets, and revelations in every chapter. To find peace and reunite with his family, Will must sail across endless waters, face numerous challenges, and ultimately discover himself.
• Challenging puzzles and challenges – Players will solve puzzles rooted in real life, chart their path using an authentic weather station and lifelike navigation system, and traverse snowy trails by dog sled in search of answers.
• A cinematic adventure – Experience Will’s story through narration and environmental storytelling.
• Original soundtrack – An atmospheric blend of experimental textures and unique instruments, seamlessly weaving character themes into the world’s musical narrative.

“We’re excited to share a launch window for WILL: Follow The Light and to give players a chance to play the game with the Open Playtest,” said Roman Novikov, Founder and Game Director at TomorrowHead Studio. “In recent months we completed a series of closed playtests with more than 500 players to refine and perfect the Open Playtest and final game. We couldn’t have made it this far without our community’s feedback. We’re into the final stretch now, and we hope players will enjoy trying the game ahead of launch next year.”

Players can sign up for the WILL: Follow The LightOpen Playtest on Steam now and wishlist the game. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S store pages will launch in 2026.

About TomorrowHead Studio
Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, TomorrowHead Studio is an independent, self-funded, and self-publishing game developer. Driven by a passion for travel, the team aims to share that enthusiasm with players by sending them on journeys to explore new places and worlds. With a strong background in CGI, they are eager to deliver realistic visuals and unique adventures, fully immersing players in the narratives they create.