Run Dungeons. Die Fast. Kill Faster.

WARSAW – June 1, 2026 – Today’s Best Indie Games Showcase revealed the devilishly fast-approaching Wednesday, 3 June release date forSlaughter Void, the top-down blood-splattering dungeon runner inspired by ‘70s and ‘80s fantasy from developer Dread Night and publisher HYPERSTRANGE. Chain stylish speed into merciless killing when it launches on PC via Steam and GOG alongside the debut of the HYPERSTRANGE publisher sale on Steam.

Unleash heavy metal madness in a speedy psychedelic pixel art slaughterfest. Rock out barbarian style: aggression is everything, and hesitation means GAME OVER, because a single hit means death for both you and your prey. Splatter blood and guts by chaining combo kills to increase momentum to insane speeds. Go fast enough, and instead of instant death, the next attack merely breaks the momentum, pumping the brakes on that sweet killing spree. 

Paint dungeons red by wiping out legions of demonic hordes quickly and without mercy. Wreak hasty havoc, comboing kills across 36 handcrafted levels inspired by retro fantasy paperback novels. Dismember foes into piles of valuable meat scraps (loot!) and shape your build with upgradable game-changing weapons to customize each run, from the projectile-reflecting Arsi Scythe to the door-busting Hammer of Wandering Souls. 

Up the carnage after enough swift kills to dish out more barbarian levels of hell. Earn new perks and character upgrades to dial up the intensity of slaughtering. Enjoy a highly-replayable, brutal slugfest that mashes brute strength and blazing speed to craft one hell of a barbarian build. Claim the throne as the leaderboard’s new king of demons.Slaughter Void brings gory arcade action to HYPERSTRANGE’s growing library of indie gems. This week’s Steam publisher sale kicks off alongside Slaughter Void’s launch. Pick up titles like POSTAL: Brain Damaged, Jupiter Hell, and more at discounted rates in the week-long sale, including new DLC content coming to immersive stealth FPS Blood West.

“Metal, ‘90s pop culture, and classic boomer shooters bleed out of our pores,” said Mateusz Filipek, founder of HYPERSTRANGE. “Slaughter Void could not have been a more perfect fit for us to work with. While our catalog of games provides players with a variety of perspectives and gameplay modes, we know what we’re about. We know what we like, and Slaughter Void fits the bill perfectly. We’re beyond thrilled to welcome developer Dread Night into the family. Just wait until you see what’s coming next.”

Slay foul demons in gore-soaked voids when Slaughter Void launches on PC via Steam and GOG on Wednesday, June 3, in tandem with the week-long HYPERSTRANGE publisher sale. For more information, follow HYPERSTRANGE on X/Twitter.

About HYPERSTRANGE

Hyperstrange is a games development and publishing studio operating from Warsaw, Poland. Founded on the day of the 2015 Solar Eclipse, the team continues to bring Metal, Fantasy, Action, and Hyper-strangeness to gamers worldwide. Some Hyperstrange’s works include Blood West, an immersive stealth FPS horror set in the wicked Wild West, and POSTAL: Brain Damaged, an action-oriented take on Running With Scissors’ cult game series.

About Dread Night

Dread Night is an indie games studio ready to drown the world with heart-pumping gory action in their upcoming dungeon runner, Slaughter Void.

Tools are survival. Survival is violence. Violence is freedom.

June 1, 2026 | Signal Decay Games is excited to reveal a brand new weapons trailer for FEAR OF SLEEP, debuting as part of the Horror Game Awards’ Midsummer Night’s Scream showcase. The trailer offers the first real taste of the game’s combat philosophy. You have been warned.

FEAR OF SLEEP is set to release in 2026. Wishlist on Steam

Every weapon is a tool. Freeze, electrocute, dismember. Use the environment. Gore is not an afterthought; it’s the point.

FEAR OF SLEEP is the debut survival horror game from Konrad Honey, a AAA artist whose credits include Call of Duty, Aliens, and several other major franchises. He’s stripped out everything AAA uses to make players feel comfortable and safe. No safety nets. No hand-holding.

About FEAR OF SLEEP

Descend into the MetroBunker, a sprawling subterranean shelter built in the shadow of war. As Roy, an R0-1 maintenance android, traverse industrial corridors, collapsing infrastructure, and cryptic interludes while grotesque creatures stalk the dark.

With a looming breach, your directive is simple: return to your maker before it’s too late. Each step deeper reveals sabotage, decay, and a spreading sickness.

Key Features

• NO HAND-HOLDING: No tutorials, no yellow paint, no safety nets. You learn by failing.
• MULTI-USE WEAPONS: Every weapon is a tool. Guns, wrenches and gear serve multiple purposes beyond damage.
• PHYSICS MANIPULATION: The world has consistent rules. You’re free to exploit them.
• PLAYER-INVESTIGATED NARRATIVE: The story is uncovered, not told.
• VISCERAL GORE: Enemies break, deform and react dynamically to force and weapon type.

About Signal Decay Games

Signal Decay Games is an independent studio developing FEAR OF SLEEP, led by AAA artist Konrad Honey, whose credits include Call of Duty, Aliens, and several other major franchises.

The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem launches October 30th 2026, delivering chaotic multiplayer fun for the whole family

London, UK – Friday 29th May, 2026 – Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, are delighted to announce The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem, a brand-new party video game inspired by one of the most iconic children’s books of all time. Launching on Friday 30th October, 2026, the game invites players into a world of playful chaos, laughter and unpredictable fun on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

In this title, players can step into the shoes of beloved characters including Sally, Johnny, Thing 1 & Thing 2, and Little Cat A, while the ever-mischievous Cat in the Hat and the cautious Fish guide the action. Whether playing solo or with up to four players in local multiplayer, the game transforms the familiar household setting into a playground of unpredictable antics.

Featuring two exciting game modes, players can race to track down the elusive Cat in the Hat in ‘Find the Cat’, turning the house upside down in a fast-paced game of hide-and-seek. Then dive into a collection of 18 wildly entertaining minigames, from capturing runaway penguins to decorating supersized cakes, each packed with humour and surprises! 

Designed with accessibility and replayability in mind, The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem offers simple controls, adjustable difficulty levels and a variety of short and long challenges, ensuring fun for players of all ages and skill levels. With every round bringing new surprises, no two play sessions are ever the same.

First published in 1957, The Cat in the Hat introduced generations to Dr. Seuss’s signature blend of imaginative storytelling, playful rhymes and mischievous characters. With The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem, players can now experience that same crazy energy in an interactive format designed to bring families together through laughter and light-hearted competition.

Robin Flodin, CEO of Outright Games Group, commented, “We’re excited to bring the wonderfully chaotic world of The Cat in the Hat to players in a completely new way. Rainy Day Mayhem captures the spirit of fun, mischief and imagination that has made this story a classic for generations,  and we can’t wait for kids and families to jump in and experience it together! It’s a game designed for laughter and unforgettable moments shared with family and friends.”

The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem will launch on Friday 30th October 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

About Outright Games: 

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favorites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

About DR. SEUSS ENTERPRISES. L.P.

Founded in 1993, Dr. Seuss Enterprises is a global entertainment company. Our mission is to educate and entertain generations around the world by promoting and protecting the literary and artistic works of Dr. Seuss. We provide world-class content that drives joyful learning and creates hopeful futures. All Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ profits benefit charitable organizations that focus on causes such as education, science, health, animal conservation, and the arts.

About Casual Brothers

Casual Brothers LTD is an experienced game development team founded in 2010, based out of the UK. They’re comprised of team members with decades of experience in digital games, and have released their own titles, as well as supporting the development of projects for other studios, across PC, console, and mobile platforms.

Manipulate gravity, space and time, and survive terrifying nightmares in a deeply atmospheric lucid dream

Calgary, Canada – June 1st, 2026 – Eldamar Studio has today released the second trailer for its atmospheric horror adventure, Lucid Falls. Debuting today at The MIX Summer Showcase, the trailer features more of the jaw-dropping Unreal Engine visuals first showcased in the title’s Day of the Devs Game Awards showcase last year. The atmospheric trailer finishes with a short tease of some in-development gameplay footage.

In Lucid Falls, players are trapped inside a lucid dream and must fight to survive in surreal, horrifying worlds. Manipulate reality itself by altering gravity, space, and time to uncover hidden paths and solve puzzles. 

Lucid Falls brings its nightmares to life with strong visual direction and impressive environments. The game places a heavy emphasis on generating atmosphere, bleeding through in dreamlike cinematic visuals, haunting sound design and terrifying monsters.

“We’re excited to immerse people in the dark, dreamlike atmosphere of Lucid Falls once more with this new trailer,” said Yurii Radkevych, Creative Director at Eldamar Studio. “We’re looking forward to diving in deeper in the future and we hope the little snippets of gameplay we’ve teased in this new trailer will tide you over until we are ready to share more, you can wishlist the game on Steam to follow our progress.”

About Eldamar Studio
Eldamar Studio is an independent game studio based in Calgary, Canada. The team focuses on atmospheric and psychological horror.

Gravity Circuit Free on Steam During Publisher Sale to Celebrate Sequel Announcement

Montpellier, France – June 1^st, 2026.  French publisher Dear Villagers announces the beginning of its yearly Publisher Sale today. From June 1^st to 14^th, Dear Villagers’ entire indie game catalog is on sale on Steam and GoG.com. Additional sales will be available across other platforms (Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo Store) on various dates in June, with full details below.

In addition, to celebrate the announcement of action-packed 2D platformer Gravity Circuit 2, the critically acclaimed first installment will be free on Steam during the Publisher Sale, from June 1^st to 14^th.

Full Publisher Sale details:

• Steam: full catalog from June 1^st to June 14^th
• GoG.com: full catalog from June 1^st to June 14^th 
• Epic Games Store: select offers until June 11^th
• PlayStation Store: select offers from May 27^th to June 10^th 
• Nintendo Store: select offers from May 31^st to June 14^th 
• Xbox Store: select offers from June 18^th to July 1^st
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This year’s Publisher Sale standout offers on Steam include fan favorites such as The Forgotten City (75% off) and Fabledom (70% off). Recent hits will also be featured, such as cozy exploration adventure Caravan Sandwitch (60% off), 3D beat-’em-up Big Helmet Heroes (65% off) and action-strategy game EverSiege: Untold Ages (30% off). 

About Dear Villagers:

Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, we are a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Our mission: We tell memorable stories through memorable games.

Entropy and its Gorgeous Low Poly Graphics Launches into Early Access on Aug. 18 – Can’t believe he cut that guy’s arm off like that…

Draenog (June 1, 2026) – World-crafting mavens at developer Lovely Hellplace (Dread Delusion) and the horror-slingers at publisher DreadXP shadowdropped a demo for the upcoming dark fantasy RPG Entropy today on Steam, and also let the citizens of in-game world Draenog know that they don’t have to wait long as the indie dark RPG title hits Early Access on Aug. 18 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3940340/Entropy/). 

Inspired by classic JRPGs, Entropy is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game with an expansive world map, explorable towns filled with colorful characters and a tactical turn-based battle system all woven into a low poly, PSX-style visual tapestry that harkens back to early modern console days.  In this dying age, only pockets of humanity remain. There was no pivotal apocalyptic event to speak of; only the cruel march of time and the inexplicable infertility of the world. Accursed creatures stalk the barren lands between settlements, which are themselves terrible places; squalid, medieval and mostly ruled by tyrants. 

Control your party of up to six unique but forgettable mercenaries – they are there to serve you in combat, after all. Each mercenary joins your party with their own talents (and preexisting injuries), as you embark on a quest across the poisoned lands to stop a wicked demonic incursion. Target enemy limbs, severing and weakening your foes in Entropy’s engrossing tactical turn-based combat… feel free to get creative.

Beautiful retro aesthetics set the backdrop for your exploration of a dying world full of strange creatures, unique characters, skill-testing challenges and best of all: TREASURES. Use your hard-earned currency and items to hire mercenaries to replace your fallen party members, and level up to increase your stats and unlock new perks. 

The demo for Entropy is available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4585480/Entropy_Demo/

About Lovely Hellplace

Lovely Hellplace is a UK-based games studio created by James Wragg, which aims to explore both the sinister and the sublime. Their first major release, the highly regarded Dread Delusion, is a fresh take on games like King’s Field and Morrowind. They are currently working on their second title, Entropy.

About DreadXP

DreadXP is a leading independent horror games publisher. DreadXP’s goal is to seek out and publish great titles, and uplift members of the indie dev community. DreadXP releases include award-winning games such as The Mortuary Assistant, My Friendly Neighborhood, Dread Delusion, PIGFACE, White Knuckle, Heartworm, and the Dread X Collections, an anthology series of mini-horror games. DreadXP’s upcoming titles include Entropy, RUNT, and The Secret of Weepstone. DreadXP is a sister company of the independent horror film production company, DREAD.

The Critically Acclaimed Action-Packed 2D Platformer Finally Has a Sequel

Montpellier, France – June 1st, 2026. Finnish studio Domesticated Ant Games and French publisher Dear Villagers have revealed Gravity Circuit 2, the sequel to the beloved indie action-packed 2D platformer gem, set to be released in 2027 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. To celebrate the reveal, Domesticated Ant Games and Dear Villagers will giveaway Gravity Circuit on Steam for free from June 1^st, 2026, at 19:00 CEST to June 14^th, 2026, during the Dear Villagers Publisher Sale.

Set in the same universe, years after the events of Gravity Circuit, in a rebuilt Kernel City, players will face a new Ark full of invading forces from the Hunter Army. Gravity Circuit 2 sees Kai returning as a playable character, as well as introducing a new one: Cable, allowing players to switch between the two before the start of a new mission to experience a brand-new fighting style whenever they wish.

While Kai retains his classic closed-combat fighting style, Cable brings a more long-ranged approach, with projectiles, multiple jumps that can damage enemies and powers that allow him to turn defeated foes into scrap that can be used as ammunition. 

To face off the new threat, additional tools will be available to Kai and Cable to improve their skills and abilities throughout the game: new Booster Chips and Burst Techniques will shape their move sets and stats, while a brand-new upgrade can be obtained from each defeated boss with Circuit Shards, allowing players to gain new abilities all together.

Players will be able to blast their way in the 2D levels of Kernel City to take down new enemies, progress through intense platforming phases and uncover new secrets while enjoying the new soundtrack from Dominic Ninmark, who already scored Gravity Circuit to much acclaim.

Gravity Circuit 2 is an upcoming solo action-packed 2D platformer set to be released in 2027 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. 

ABOUT DOMESTICATED ANT GAMES

Domesticated Ant Games is a small independent game studio based in Finland, founded in 2021. Working together with Dominic Ninmark of Ninmark Soundworks, and with the help of various freelancers & contractors, they created the critically acclaimed Gravity Circuit.

ABOUT DEAR VILLAGERS

Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, Dear Villagers is a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Their mission: to tell memorable stories through memorable games.

Experience The Emotional Climax of Reka’s Journey To Becoming A Powerful Spellcaster

LONDON (June 1, 2026) – The darkest secrets of Baba Jaga will finally come to light as REKA, Fireshine Games and Emberstorm Entertainment’s cozy, witchy, base-building adventurehits its 1.0 launch on Aug. 18 for PC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1737870/REKA/

Today’s news was revealed alongside a brand-new trailer during The MIX Summer Game Showcase that gives you a taste of the mystical autumnal world you’ll explore as you build your very own chicken-legged, moving cottage and learn the ways of witchcraft:

Featuring writing from Rhianna Pratchett (Tomb Raider, Bioshock Infinite), you will begin your tutelage in the mystic arts as Reka, a young witch of your own creation, exploring a vast world of natural and supernatural wonder. Legendary witch Baba Jaga will help guide you as you get to know the wildlife, take on quests from locals and customize your ambling cottage to roam the land. But Baba Jaga has a dark secret you will slowly bring to light as you grow your powers. Can you discover what she’s hiding?

Via your moving cottage, traverse across the twilight forests, gather ingredients and materials and master the powers of nature and spirits to become a powerful witch of the land and uncover even more secrets. Will you use this power to help the local villagers or harm them? How you use your powers is up to you.

In addition to the emotional conclusion to REKA’s tale, the 1.0 launch is brewing up a host of new features and improvements. House customization is getting a major upgrade, allowing players to build using five additional new materials (birch, spruce, beech, pine and clay), as well as build at angles to further personalize your cottage, and a free-moving camera to allow for easier building. This comes alongside a complete UI overhaul, new achievements, tons of quality-of-life improvements and all-new Simplified Chinese and Japanese localizations by newly announced co-publisher Shochiku Games (China and Japan regions). The world of REKA is just begging to be discovered.

Keep up with all things REKA and other Fireshine Games titles at https://fireshinegames.co.uk/.

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About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of acclaimed and award winning digital titles, including Core Keeper, Shadows of Doubt, Len’s Island and Popucom, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Atomfall from Rebellion, Balatro from Playstack, and Jurassic World Evolution 3 from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.

About Emberstorm Entertainment

REKA is the debut title of Berlin-based indie game studio Emberstorm Entertainment. Founded in 2020, the team’s goal is to make unique and immersive games with a focus on atmosphere and artistic craftsmanship.

PARIS (June 1, 2026) – Publisher The Arcade Crew (Drop Duchy, Abyssus) and solo developer Regal Pigeon Games today announced Chivalware, a brand-new roguelite adventure that blends real-time, rapid grid-based combat and deeply satisfying tile matching in a nonstop, dance-like battle that will send you into the deepest flowstate you’ve ever experienced. Don’t believe us? Try out the game’s debut demo on Steam today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3591900/Chivalware/

Today’s reveal was accompanied by a brand-new trailer showcasing Chivalware’s novel, genre-blending action, all set to a delightfully charming pixel art style. Chivalware will launch on PC this autumn:

Take on the role of a Disk Knight in a cyber meets medieval world filled with quirky citizens. The kingdom calls on you to slay its King, driven mad by power and years of isolation. But as you carve your way toward the castle, strange glitches suggest something deeper is at play…

Cleverly match tiles on the battlefield in sets of three, earning and equipping new weapons to obliterate your opposition – all while weaving between real-time attacks in a grid-based battlefield. Permanently unlock new items, weapons and playable Disk Knights to evolve and diversify your playstyles in this daring quest to topple a king lost to a maddened state. 

With each run, seek to progress as far as you can through four distinct biomes with eight total bosses who will stop at nothing to take you down. Match tiles, charge your abilities and don’t get hit. Easy to begin, but a true challenge to master.

Chivalware is not just a homage to one of gaming’s most beloved tactical adventures, but aims to evolve the genre with fresh new gameplay twists that will keep even veteran strategists with the sharpest reflexes on their toes. Think you have what it takes? Try your luck in today’s demo, which grants you access to the game’s first biome, boss and playable character, The Disk Knight, and even a higher-level Difficulty Mode for the bravest of souls.

Did we mention the weaponry is floppy disk based?

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About The Arcade Crew

With a gameplay first approach and high-quality focus, The Arcade Crew produces and publishes awesome indie and innovative games from creative teams from around the world.

The Crew’s iconic projects include Abyssus from DoubleMoose Games, Drop Duchy from Sleepy Mill Studio, Blazing Chrome from JoyMasher and Infernax from Berzerk Studios. The Crew is working on several new games for 2026 and beyond.

The Arcade Crew is Dotemu’s indie publishing division.

About Regal Pigeon Games

Regal Pigeon Games is a solo developer based in Hong Kong that specializes in mixing juicy pixel art and fast, fluid combat. Regal Pigeon Games is currently developing Chivalware, which blends tile matching and grid-based combat with roguelite progression, being published by The Arcade Crew. Regal Pigeon Games previously self-published their debut title Neophyte on Steam in 2022.

Wild Blue Skies Takes Flight August 13 Soaring Onto PS5, PC and Xbox

Chuhai Labs and Balor Games are thrilled to announce that Wild Blue Skies, a modern reimagining of classic on-rails action games, will launch on August 13, 2026. The announcement, made during The MIX Summer Game Showcase, also revealed that the game will be coming to PlayStation 5 as well as PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X|S platforms. 

Watch the new Wild Blue Skies Launch Date and Platform Reveal Trailer: 

Join Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers as they soar through the skies on a mission to save the world in Wild Blue Skies. In this fast-paced arcade flight combat adventure, players will fly over oceans, deserts, and caves as they battle Grimclaw’s forces to restore peace. With its compelling gameplay, branching paths and thrilling missions, every flight is an adventure!

A modern reimagining of the classic on-rails aerial shooters of the N64 and PS1 era, Wild Blue Skies pairs nostalgic arcade action with highly stylized anime-inspired aesthetics. Easy-to-learn controls make the game accessible to newcomers and genre veterans alike, while its stunning visuals immerse players in a vibrant universe.

More information on Wild Blue Skies will be shared in the coming months ahead of its release. Players can download and play the Wild Blue Skies demo on Steam today. For the latest updates, visit the Chuhai Labs official website.