Think you’re done with Kenny Sun and Friends’ million-selling, ball-bouncing roguelite BALL x PIT? THINK AGAIN. The Shadow Update is available now, free for everyone who owns the game, and brings with it 2 new characters, 11 new balls, and a whole lot more besides.
11 game-changing new balls including some that can bend time, freezing enemies in place or teleporting unpredictably around them.
2 new playable characters: the Tiptoer, a deadly ninja who stays undetected by enemies at close range, and the Tunneller, a miner whose balls don’t stop at the edge of the screen but wrap around it and come back in from the other side.
4 new Passives including the chaotic Full Metal Rapier, which sees each ball scaling its damage based on how many baby balls and enemies are currently on the battlefield, or the Arrow of Fate, which makes you immune to incoming projectiles and fires back a burst of baby balls whenever you’re hit.
A new building to construct in your base: the Guildhall. Build one of these and you can re-roll previously chosen character upgrades.
Experience all of this in The Shadow Update, available now on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and mobile platforms.
Point your balls towards ballxpit.com for more information.
TOKYO — 25 April 2026 — Drunken Goddess Reflux, the tipsy roguelike survival game from publisher Alliance Arts and developer WHO YOU, does its best to hold its liquor on PC via Steam in 2026, as revealed today during INDIE Live Expo.
Drink as if life depends on it…because it does! Go shot-for-shot against an alcoholic demon who really enjoys your company, and fight the urge to vomit in a life-or-death Russian Roulette night of madness.
The drinks may be neat, but your sanity is on the rocks as three glasses full of who knows what determine how the rest of the night goes. Best case scenario? Dangerously high blood alcohol levels. Worst case? Spilled blood, as the demon seeks eternal company…okay, look, she wants to kill you because she loves you. She wants to spend an eternity together!
Each shot glass contains an unknown amount of alcohol, and outdrinking an eternal being is not for lightweights. Every round of booze has different strengths and effects — strategically pick your poison, earn Trick Cards after every drink, and explore the surrounding bar to locate lingering spirits granting special skills.
As the night goes on, the pours get stronger. Do whatever it takes to stave off lowered inhibitions, even if it means driving icepicks into your hands (the pain helps with staying alert!) As the demon loses her wits, she has increasing trouble enforcing the rules of the game — pull clever tricks while she’s none the wiser, and drink her under the table to escape unscathed.
Drunken Goddess Reflux arrives on PC via Steam in 2026 with language options in English, Japanese and Chinese (Simplified). For more information, visit Alliance Arts’ official website and follow them on X / Twitter.
About Alliance Arts Inc.
Alliance Arts is a new Tokyo-based publishing company committed to the creation of captivating games, and behind titles including The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily, Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost, and Marisa of Liartop Mountain.
The Early Access Summer release window was announced for the castle-on-wheels roguelike during INDIE Live Expo Asia
BERLIN, Germany – April 27, 2026 – Sidekick Publishing and developer Randwerk announced the news of a Summer Early Access release for the highly-wishlisted WANDERBURG with a new trailer during this weekend’s Indie Live Expo Asia.
WANDERBURG, which landed with a bang during its breakout reveal at the 2025 PC Gaming Show, now has over 400,000 wishlists.
Following a successful demo phase seeing 300,000+ players jump into the action, fans of the title will be pleased to learn WANDERBURG is scheduled for a Summer Early Access release and will also be released with Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean localisation.
About WANDERBURG:
Inspired by Mortal Engines and Howl’s Moving Castle, WANDERBURG is a minimalist open-world roguelike in an ecosystem of Castles on Wheels. Consume, grow bigger, upgrade your modules, and survive! Unlock new weapons, build your castle, and discover a procedurally generated map.
About Sidekick Sidekick Publishing is an indie game publisher from Germany, born out of creative agency INSTINCT3. Drawing on deep roots in gaming culture, community building, and influencer marketing, Sidekick blends traditional publishing expertise with a creator- & community-first approach.
The team focuses on bringing unique indie titles to market with tailored strategies that integrate community engagement, influencer collaborations, and bold creative campaigns from day one. In its first year, Sidekick has already delivered multiple successful launches and continues to expand its portfolio with a commitment to both creative excellence and creator & community-first approach. Sidekick’s publishing portfolio includes: Deadly Days: Roadtrip, Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot, Gambonanza, 9 Kings, Megaloot, Die in the Dungeon, Terrascape, Asgard’s Fall and Wanderburg.
Did you know you might not actually be controlling a car in Mario Kart? Indie dev Walaber explains why
Los Angeles, CA – April 27th, 2026 – With Parking Garage Rally Circuit’s European Tour DLC out today on Steam for $4.99 / €4.50 / £4.29, solo-dev Walaber has taken the opportunity to delve into the inner workings of some of the game’s inspirations. An explanation of why you might not actually be controlling a car in Mario Kart is just one subject he tackles in his deep dive into drifting. Walaber goes on to show how he implemented drifting and boost stacking in the confines of a car park in Parking Garage Rally Circuit, which adds 8 multistorey car parks inspired by real locations today with European Tour. A release date for the console versions of Parking Garage Rally Circuit and European Tour will be announced at a later date.
European Tour doubles the size of the original game, adding 8 multistorey car parks and a full new soundtrack from The Holophonics. Visit multistory car parks in Paris (Art Car Park), York (York Castle Car Park), Turin (Car Factory), Montpellier (Double Loop), Hamburg (Concert Hall), Copenhagen (Power Plant), Geneva (Parking Tour) and Naples (Cave Park) as you drift and boost your way to victory in the single-player mode, or against other players online. These locations are all inspired by real multistorey carparks, though the odd underwater tunnel or falling stalactites may suggest a touch of artistic liberty.
Designed to look, feel and sound like a lost Sega Saturn game that could have been released in 1998, Parking Garage Rally Circuit delivers delightfully fun racing that’s easy to pick up and play with its chainable Mario Kart-style boosts, but requires skill to master as you unlock new car classes and compete to top the leaderboards. Head online to create and join lobbies of up to 8 players and race on any track, with any car class, gaining points after each race. The game also features an arcade-style ‘Endurance’ mode where you keep doing laps until you run out of time and cheat codes to discover that unlock fun modifiers, as well as special cars and tracks.
The base version of Parking Garage Rally Circuit featuring 8 American car parks to race in is available now on Steam for $9.99 / €8.99 / £8.50. News of a console release date for Parking Garage Rally Circuit and European Tour is coming soon.
About Walaber A lifelong and constant creator, Tim found his calling in game development. Tim got his start in the games industry at Disney, creating the company’s biggest early App Store successes “JellyCar” and “Where’s My Water?”. Tim is now a full-time independent creator, releasing solo games under the name “Walaber” (Pro Gymnast Simulator, JellyCar), and is also half of the two-person game company “Toyful Games” (Very Very Valet).
Become PowerWash droid P0-W2 and clean up iconic locations, ships, and vehicles from the original Star Wars™ trilogy in a new DLC pack this summer.
Brighton, UK – April 27th, 2026 – Independent UK developer and publisher FuturLab, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, has announced that PowerWash Simulator 2 – Star Wars™ Pack is coming this summer for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. The game’s second DLC invites players to clean up in a galaxy far, far away… where they can access iconic Star Wars locations like never before.
Set during the events of the original Star Wars trilogy, players will take on the role of class five labor droid, P0-W2. Wielding an exclusive power washer designed specifically for the pack, they’ll visit six iconic locations from the Star Wars™ galaxy, spanning from Hoth, to Tatooine and more to be revealed.
So far, three jobs have been announced: the foundational Lars Homestead, the unmistakable X-wing and the formidable Super Star Destroyer Bridge.
“For generations, Star Wars has captivated audiences with its exciting and vibrant galaxy of memorable moments and characters,” says Kirsty Rigden, CEO of FuturLab. “So, it’s been a privilege for the FuturLab team to be able to take PowerWash Simulator 2 into a galaxy far, far away and shine the spotlight on the power washing adventures of P0-W2.”
Whether cleaning solo or with friends in co-op, the Star Wars Pack builds on PowerWash Simulator 2’s improved tools, enhanced visuals, and expanded multiplayer options, making every blast feel more rewarding than ever. Each job is packed with Star Wars easter eggs for fans to uncover as they blast away the dirt.
The Star Wars Pack will be available for PowerWash Simulator 2 in Summer 2026 on PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 for 7.99 GBP / 9.99 USD / 9.99 EUR
About PowerWash Simulator 2 PowerWash Simulator 2 builds upon the calming yet immersive first-person cleaning sim. With new tools, 38 jobs, a customisable home-base, split-screen and online co-op, and smarter quality of life systems that enhance the satisfying cleaning experience of turning grime, spotless.
The Star Wars Pack is available to wishlist on Steam, Xbox and Epic now!
About FuturLab An award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK, we’ve developed and published standout titles on PC and console since 2003. Our best-known games include Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind, and the global hit PowerWash Simulator. We believe healthy teams make better games, which is why we champion positive culture, creative freedom, and zero crunch.
Stepping back into the classic cartoon era of the 1930s with rubber hose animation style we land in the mousey shoes of Jack Pepper, a private investigator whose given a case that leads to a far darker underbelly of the city in this noir style shooter Mouse: P.I. for Hire from Fumi Games,
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire – Gameplay
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a stylish first-person shooter that blends classic 1930s rubber hose animation with fast-paced noir-inspired action. Players step into the paws of private investigator Jack Pepper, taking on dangerous cases across the crime-ridden streets of Mouseburg. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a larger conspiracy filled with corruption, gangsters, and explosive encounters. With hand-drawn black-and-white visuals and a lively jazz soundtrack, the game creates a unique world that feels like a playable cartoon.
Gameplay combines old-school shooter intensity with modern mechanics, giving players access to wild weapons, power-ups, and environmental traps to outsmart enemies. Blast through hordes of foes, uncover clues, and navigate varied missions packed with secrets, platforming, and cinematic set-pieces. With its creative art direction, satisfying gunplay, and memorable detective atmosphere, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire delivers one of the most original action experiences of the year.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Developer: Fumi Games Publisher: PlaySide Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam) Release Date: 17th April, 2026 Price: $29.99 USD
Friday Sundae’s musical, Lovecraftian renovation game shows off open-world renovation, night-time clue-hunting, supernatural secrets, and a 30 day time limit
Bristol, UK – 27 April 2026 – Friday Sundae has released a brand new trailer for There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, following its reveal during the ID@Xbox Indie Showcase presented by IGN.
The trailer showcases new gameplay features from the studio’s upcoming musical, Lovecraftian renovation game, including open-world restoration, night-time supernatural investigations, and hidden ghost stories. It also reveals the 30 in-game days and nights players have to restore the Grand Hotel, explore the surrounding village, and uncover the truth behind its increasingly strange history.
In There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, players take on the role of Chris David, an American who unexpectedly inherits a crumbling English seaside hotel. By day, Chris must renovate the Grand and help restore the surrounding village of Kingswood-on-Sea. By night, those same locations begin to reveal something stranger beneath the wallpaper, broken windows, and fading paint.
Check out the brand new gameplay trailer
The new trailer shows how players can roam beyond the hotel into a small open world, discovering broken-down shops and buildings in need of repair. These spaces can be renovated and decorated using the game’s renovation tools, including the sandblaster, paint sprayer and furniture cannon, with some restorations unlocking ghost stories, hidden memories, and secrets contained within the buildings themselves.
The trailer also offers a new look at the game’s night-time investigations. As the sun goes down, players use their talking power tools to search for clues, investigate eerie locations such as the village church, and begin to unravel the supernatural mystery at the heart of the game. Renovation tools take on a second life after dark, becoming part of the player’s ghost-hunting arsenal as the game shifts from cosy restoration to something far more supernatural.
The trailer also reveals more about the game’s 30 day and 30 night structure. Players must choose how to spend their limited time, balancing renovation, exploration, relationships, and investigation as the mystery tightens around the player, the Grand Hotel, and the townspeople who seem to know more than they are saying.
The trailer features “Skeletons in the Closet”, an original song performed by Marcia Richards of The Skints, who voices the character Lily in the game. The track is one of more than ten original songs featured in There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, where each key character has their own musical story waiting to be uncovered.
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is a narrative-rich exploration game with renovation gameplay, supernatural mystery, musical storytelling, and a small open world set in a fading English seaside town. Players will renovate by day, hunt ghosts by night, and discover why everyone keeps insisting that there are no ghosts at the Grand.
About Friday Sundae Friday Sundae is an independent game studio based in the South West of England. Their small team is a mix of AAA veterans and talented newcomers. Led by husband-and-wife team Rachel and Anil Glendinning, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is the studio’s debut title.
Battle your destiny and reclaim your fate. Step into the world of ancient mythology and relentless combat. Experience the acclaimed action roguelite at the Nuuvem booth this Gamescom!
April 27, 2026 – Publisher 4Divinity, a publisher of GCL Global Holdings [NASDAQ: GCL], and developer Leap Studio have announced that the highly anticipated fast-paced action roguelite Realm of Ink will be one of the attractions at gamescom Latam 2026. The title will be available for the public to try at the event in the Nuuvem booth – 1407, 1408, 1409, and 1410, in front of the Shadow Zone.
In Realm of Ink, players control Red, a fearless swordswoman. During a hunt for the enigmatic Fox Demon, she stumbles upon a devastating truth: her life is nothing more than a story on a page. Determined to escape her destiny, she must traverse stunning new realms and face countless enemies to break free from her fate, once and for all.
To help Red on her journey, players face agile and precise combat. Aesthetic visuals combine traditional Chinese art with a modern 2.5D perspective.
Currently, Realm of Ink is in Early Access on Steam, where it has garnered “Very Positive” reviews. The title has undergone constant updates, language localisation, balance adjustments, seasonal events, and community-driven improvements. Leap Studio maintains a strong dialogue with players, using this feedback to refine all game systems, from combat flow to progression. All these improvements will be present in the console versions and in the release of version 1.0 for PC.
Leap Studio is excited to reveal a special collaboration with developer 91Act, bringing Oread, the formidable Stage 4 boss from BlazBlue Entropy Effect, into Realm of Ink as a fully playable character.
Entering the Ink Realm in style, Oread arrives armed with a powerful new Ink Gem, two exclusive Ink Pet skins, and a set of devastating new perks designed to complement her unique combat prowess, giving players bold new ways to reshape their builds and dominate the battlefield. Players can harness Oread’s powers day one on launch
Players can add Realm of Ink to their wishlists on Xbox Series and PC via Steam, while the PlayStation 4 & 5 and Nintendo Switch versions will be available soon.
PC and Xbox fans can also experience the game’s universe through a free demo, available in their respective stores, which highlights the game’s striking visual style and the depth of this constantly evolving roguelite.
Realm of Ink will be released on May 26, 2026, with a simultaneous launch for PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC (version 1.0).
About 4Divinity
4Divinity is a digital and retail games publishing company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GCL, focused on bringing exciting game content from around the world to Asia and introducing Asian content to a global market. Along with its sister company, Epicsoft Asia, 4Divinity is partnering with publishers and development studios to introduce brand-new IP to the region.
About GCL Global Holdings
GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (“GCL”) is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands (GCL together with its subsidiaries, the “GCL Group”). Through its operating subsidiaries, GCL Group unites people through its ecosystem of content and hardware in games and entertainment, enabling creators to deliver engaging experiences to gaming communities worldwide with a strategic focus on the rapidly expanding Asian gaming market. Drawing on a deep understanding of gaming trends and market dynamics, GCL Group leverages its diverse portfolio of digital and physical content as well as multimedia peripherals to bridge cultures and reach global audiences by introducing Asian-developed IP across consoles, PCs, and streaming platforms.
About Nuuvem
Nuuvem is the Official Game Store of Latin America and a key player in the game publishing landscape. Founded in 2011 by gamers passionate about providing exceptional experiences, Nuuvem stands out with titles such as Enigma of Fear, Songs for a Hero – Definitive Edition, Copycat, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Asleep, and Bagdex. As a publisher and co-publisher, Nuuvem is dedicated to bringing Latin American talent to the world, offering regional expertise and strategic support. Its commitment is to ensure that games reach their full potential, connecting players to unforgettable stories in both local and global markets.
A world-premiere look at a bold new stage, featuring uncharted environments and formidable bosses, coming to PlayStation and Steam in 2026.
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo –27th April, 2026 – SHUEISHA GAMES Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “SHUEISHA GAMES”) today released a new trailer for Chronoscript: The Endless End, an exploration-based action-adventure game developed by DeskWorks Inc. The trailer debuts the “Age of Discovery” stage, offering a fresh look at new environments and boss enemies.
In Chronoscript: The Endless End, players take on the role of an editor trapped within a mysterious manuscript. To escape, they must unravel a thousand-year story that continues to write itself beyond its own ending, navigating seamlessly between pen-and-ink-illustrated 2D manuscript pages and a cluttered, manuscript-strewn 3D manor.
Players explore a world stitched together from thousands of hand-drawn pages, each forming a distinct environment. Along the way, they confront Cursed Remnants, figures who once shaped history but now return in distorted forms, while uncovering fragments of a story that spans centuries.
The interior of the writer’s mansion resembles a private museum, adorned with rooms themed around various “eras” of world history. The trailer revealed today showcases the “Age of Discovery” stage – a symbol of discovery and pioneering – and the fierce battles against the enemies lurking within. Chronoscript: The Endless End is available to wishlist on PlayStation and Steam ahead of its planned 2026 release. Updates will be shared via the official X account: https://x.com/Chronoscript_PR
Key Features:
Hard-hitting action: Rooted in the satisfying challenge of classic 2D action platformers, the game evolves as you play, unlocking dynamic ink-traversing moves, as well as unique abilities to be used in exploration and combat.
Enemies corrupted beyond recognition: Fight against many souls who left this world while they paved the way for disaster and are now resurrected. Vicious bosses block your path. Defeat them to reveal the grim tales that sealed their fates.
A Distinct Hand-Drawn World: The protagonist, enemies, backgrounds, and others are all drawn by hand in pen and ink. Each frame of animation breathes unsettling life into them.
Guest creators: Top-tier creators with a shared vision for “Chronoscript: The Endless End” have brought their talents in sound production and character design into the game, fully joining forces with the team.
About DeskWorks DeskWorks Inc. is a small development team specializing in unique art styles and gameplay experiences. With a deep love for and understanding of exploration-based 2D action-adventure games as players, they are bringing their best ideas to the genre as developers. DeskWorks Official Website: https://deskworks.jp/
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Developer Storycrop and publisher Okasan’s Recipe have announced the official release of Voice of Belldona, a sci-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder, launching on PC via Steam on May 20th.
Blending strategic deckbuilding with a dark, cosmic atmosphere, Voice of Belldona challenges players to shape their builds through high-risk decisions and tactical combat. The full release features expanded content, refined gameplay systems, and deeper progression, further enhancing the game’s depth and replayability.
Players will be able to experience the complete version of the game starting May 20th.
When chaos knows no end, what kind of fate will you choose? In a world where the only constant is war, Voice of Belldona draws you into an endless cycle of conflict and survival.In an effort to overcome the turmoil, the people decide to create a little warrior. But this white-haired, god-like entity has a major case of social anxiety?! She turns the once apocalyptic, barren world into a new one filled with races and civilizations previously known only from mythology and fairy tales, and grants the mysterious power of The Source to its inhabitants, including humans.
Voice of Belldona takes place in this fantastic world created by Cheryl and tells the story of her adventures after being unexpectedly awakened again.
Key Features
Deep Deckbuilding System: Build powerful and diverse strategies with a vast pool of 120+ cards, enabling endless combinations and playstyles.
Training & Legendary Blessings: Customize your runs with permanent upgrades and powerful one-time blessings that shape your stats and combat approach.
High Build Variety: Discover over 50 unique blessings that unlock deep synergy, allowing each run to feel fresh and highly customizable.
Expansive World & Enemies: Explore multiple areas filled with challenging enemies, hidden stories, and evolving threats.
Rich Narrative Events: Encounter 40+ story-driven events that add unpredictability and emotional depth to every run.
Summon Unique Allies: Recruit distinct units with specialized combat roles, enabling strategic positioning and team-based gameplay.
“Wish” System: Unlock high-risk, high-reward mechanics that can dramatically alter the outcome of your run.
Advanced Challenge Modes: Test your mastery with harder modes featuring modifiers such as fixed decks and ambush encounters.
Voice of Belldona features roguelike deckbuilding where you build and evolve your deck each run through combat and choices, summon allies to shape your strategy, and control battlefield formations to maximize positioning and combos. With multiple playstyles between aggressive combat and summon-based control, dynamic synergies that grow over time, branching paths filled with events and risks, and procedurally varied encounters, every decision becomes a high-risk choice that can define or break your run as you adapt your strategy in real time.
Voice of Belldona will officially launch on PC via Steam on May 20th. Players will be able to experience the full game, including its complete content, refined systems, and expanded gameplay.
Storycrop is an indie developer focused on crafting immersive gameplay experiences that blend strategic depth with rich worldbuilding. With Voice of Belldona, the studio explores a dark sci-fantasy universe shaped by conflict, fate, and the consequences of power, delivering a roguelike deckbuilding experience driven by tactical decision-making and evolving player builds.
About Okasan’s Recipe
Okasan’s Recipe is an indie game publisher supporting unique narrative-driven projects from creators around the world. The team focuses on bringing distinctive stories, experimental ideas, and emotionally engaging games to a global audience.
