What Happens if You Mix CloverPit and Inventory Tetris? You Get the Addicting Bento-Builder Horror Game Don’t Let It Starve!
Kraków, Poland (June 12th, 2026) – Order up! Don’t Let It Starve— our horror roguelite bento-builder from hell— is now being served piping hot on Steam for $7.99. (And with a 15% launch discount!) Developed by Eduardo Scarpato and published by Black Lantern Collective, Don’t Let It Starve crosses CloverPit with the Tetris-esque Resident Evil 4 inventory system, pushing you to think on your feet to fill in each plate without leaving any gaps.
In Don’t Let It Starve you build bentos to satiate a chef monster living in the vents, amassing items and modifiers along the way to try and meet your captor’s appetite for fine dining. Flip, rotate, and place differently-shaped foods to create combos. Get bonuses for combining complementary ingredients, and fill every slot on your plate to dish out the highest-scoring, most satisfying meals. If you manage to survive the round, you’ll earn coins to purchase new items that build up multipliers, manipulate your luck, and create powerful synergies.
Each run forces you to adapt: new items, new challenges, and new ways to play the odds. The chef promises the key to an escape hatch if you can satiate its unending hunger, but getting there won’t be easy; you’ll have to master every tool at your disposal if you mean to survive. If you prove unworthy, well, bentos aren’t the only thing on the menu…
Live or die, the nightmare doesn’t end there. Unlock new tools, challenges, and modifiers as you play that provide entirely new approaches and scenarios. Four difficulty modes layer on top of each other to introduce strange new bento shapes, raised score quotas, a ticking clock, and more.
Key Features:
Bento Building Action!: We all love the Resident Evil 4 inventory system; now do it with meats, grains, and vegetables.
Master Your Tools: It’ll take more than just fitting food on a grid to win. Earn 120+ unique items and create deadly-efficient synergies.
Meaningful Challenges: Unlock new challenges and modifiers that fundamentally change the game. How will you adapt when you’ve got 30 seconds on the clock, and your bento isn’t a square?
About Black Lantern Collective Black Lantern Collective is a group of experienced horror specialists that works with artists from around the world to provide the support and expertise necessary to make a splash in today’s saturated market, as well as developing their own games.
Recruit powerful heroes, overcome deadly challenges, and experience the opening chapter of this tactical adventure before its launch this summer
MILAN, Italy – 12 June 2026. Indie developer Demon Girl and publisher Tambù Digital are excited to announce that Drag ‘N Dungeon will be participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest with an updated playable demo, giving players a chance to experience the opening area of this challenging tactical escape adventure.
Launching on PC via Steam later this summer, Drag ‘N Dungeon combines real-time action with tactical decision-making in a unique voxel-style dungeon crawler where every move can mean the difference between freedom and failure. Trapped within a mysterious dungeon filled with dangerous enemies, hidden secrets, and deadly obstacles, players must recruit powerful heroes, master their unique abilities, and adapt their strategies to survive.
Available throughout Steam Next Fest from June 15–22, the demo allows players to explore the first area of the dungeon, recruit their initial heroes, and experience the game’s distinctive blend of fast-paced action and tactical team management. Along the way, adventurers will uncover secrets, tackle environmental challenges, and begin assembling the foundations of a powerful escape team.
While the demo offers a substantial introduction to the adventure, it represents only a small glimpse of the journey that awaits in the full game. Beyond the demo lies a vast dungeon packed with additional heroes to recruit, new environments to discover, hidden puzzles to solve, and countless challenges waiting to be overcome.
Throughout Steam Next Fest, players will also be able to watch a special Steam Broadcast hosted by the development team, featuring new gameplay, behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of Drag ‘N Dungeon, and an opportunity to learn more about the adventure ahead.
About Drag ‘N Dungeon
Drag ‘N Dungeon is a tactical dungeon-crawling adventure where players recruit and command up to 40 unique heroes, each bringing their own abilities, strengths, and synergies to the battlefield. Choosing the right team composition is essential as you navigate dangerous environments, overcome fiendish traps, and battle increasingly powerful enemies.
Free from traditional grid-based restrictions, combat unfolds in dynamic real-time encounters where positioning, timing, and quick thinking are vital to survival. Every room presents new challenges, demanding both strategic planning and split-second decision-making as players push deeper into the dungeon in search of freedom.
With secrets hidden around every corner, powerful heroes waiting to be discovered, and countless tactical possibilities to master, Drag ‘N Dungeon offers a fresh take on the dungeon-crawling genre that rewards creativity, experimentation, and perseverance.
Wishlist Drag ‘N Dungeon on Steamtoday and prepare to begin your escape when the demo arrives as part of Steam Next Fest from June 15–22.
About Demon Girl
Demon Girl is an independent game development studio based in Lucca, Italy, founded in 2021. Comprising a small, dedicated team of creative professionals, Demon Girl is focused on delivering exciting new gaming experiences to players worldwide. Drawing on extensive experience from previous collaborations with videogames like Still Time and Unit 4, the team is committed to creating innovative and engaging games. With a passion for unique titles, the studio’s projects include the metroidvania Demoniaca and the upcoming online game Death Blonde.
About Tambù Digital
Tambù Digital is the video game division of Tambù, an Italian company established in 2018 known for its creativity in board games and gamification. The studio focuses on blending deep strategic mechanics with engaging storytelling to create unique indie experiences
Learn more about the characters and locations at the heart of the upcoming story expansion for Heart of Chornobyl
KYIV, UKRAINE — June 12, 2026 – GSC Game World has unveiled a new trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for Heart of Chornobyl.
Dive into the Zone and watch the latest trailer here:
Cost of Hope explores the long-running conflict within the Zone between two iconic factions. Zulu, a series veteran from Duty, and Mavka, a member of Freedom, are set to uncover new and terrifying mysteries of the Zone under increasingly tense circumstances. Caught in a rapidly unfolding chapter of an age-old confrontation, Skif — the protagonist controlled by the player — must follow previously unexplored paths and face dangers beyond comprehension, choosing sides and once again shaping the future of Chornobyl through his decisions.
This trailer offers a glimpse of brand-new locations to explore, including the Iron Forest and CNPP, alongside familiar locations that have been fully reimagined through a new lens, delivering fresh experiences not only for franchise veterans and newcomers to the Zone, but for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise as a whole.The trailer highlights a deeply emotional journey filled with unsettling encounters, complex personalities, and a prevalent sense of decay, all set within the iconic atmosphere the series is known for.
To learn more about the history and context behind the legendary conflict between Duty and Freedom, visit the new blog post on the official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 website. It provides insight into what players can expect on their journey in Cost of Hope — though the Zone rarely follows any script, and usually prefers its own path.
Cost of Hope is the second chapter of the “second S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy.” Players can expect dozens of hours of gameplay, exciting exploration, breathtaking mysteries of all sizes, and revelations worthy of the saga’s legacy when the DLC launches later in summer 2026.
Meanwhile, you can wishlist S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope on the following platforms:
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Cost of Hope are being developed amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which is ongoing. GSC Game World continues to support its homeland in every possible way. For those who wish to contribute, we recommend visiting the official charity fund of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: https://u24.gov.ua/
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About GSC Game World Founded in 1995, GSC Game World is a Ukrainian video game developer known for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is dedicated to delivering exceptional gaming experiences and recently released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Its next release is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — the first story expansion for the base game.
Battle as iconic survivors Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne with arcade-style beat-’em-up action set in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Play The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival demo now on Steam!
MINNEAPOLIS – June 12, 2026 – TRAILMARK Games and AMC Global Media today announced The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a new single-player, modern beat-’em-up game set in the gripping world of AMC’s The Walking Dead, coming soon to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Play as legendary characters from The Walking Dead and use all your skills to battle through hordes of walkers, deadly human strongholds, and other explosive encounters to survive.
Fight through an action-packed campaign that reimagines the infamous All-Out War storyline from The Walking Dead television series, which saw the conflict between Rick and his allies against Negan’s ruthlessly cruel Saviors come to an explosive head. The new premium game features unique walkers and classic environments – including the Sanctuary, Hilltop, Alexandria and more – enhanced by dynamic set pieces, retro pixel-art visuals, and intense, story-driven moments.
Unleash crushing combos, signature weapon attacks, and devastating finishers in a relentless brawl for survival made for The Walking Dead die-hards and action game enthusiasts alike. Get ready to rumble with iconic weapons like Rick’s magnum, Michonne’s katana, and Daryl’s trusty crossbow. KEY FEATURES
Hard-Hitting Beat-’em-up Combat: Use brutal melee abilities, crowd-clearing ranged attacks, or a mix of the two in fast-paced skirmishes. Enjoy responsive, crisp, and satisfying fighting gameplay while surviving the apocalypse.
Overwhelming Walker Swarms & Ruthless Enemies: Battle through creeping armies of the undead and dangerous gangs of Saviors that force you to fight for every inch of ground and adapt as new threats emerge.
Face Iconic Bosses: Take on powerful, fan-favorite walkers like Winslow, the Well Walker, and more. The Saviors provide their own challenges as you throw down with Negan and Simon in intense, multi-phase boss battles that test your skill, strategy, and killer instincts.
Replayable Arcade Challenge: Master each character’s moveset and tackle multiple difficulty levels in an experience built for repeat runs and escalating challenges. Or jump in with an optional Easy Mode for casual play.
The reveal of The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival is the first of many announcements from new video game publisher TRAILMARK Games. More info on TRAILMARK Games to come in the near future.
Check out The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival’s first demo on Steam today. To stay up to date with the latest news on the game, visit TRAILMARK website/social links.
ABOUT AMC GLOBAL MEDIA
AMC Global Media (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE and All Reality; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution label Independent Film Company. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe. AMC Global Media is headquartered in the United States, with international operations in Iberia, Latin America, Central Europe, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.
Coming to PC, Sovereign Tower also has a new demo landing on 15th June as part of Steam Next Fest, offering players the opportunity to take the throne as they try their hand at ruling from the round table.
12th June 2026 – London, UK – Rennes-based studio WILD WITS and publisher Curve Games have today announced medieval fantasy round-table RPG Sovereign Tower will launch 6th August 2026 on PC. The Arthurian-inspired narrative driven RPG will also see a brand new demo dropping as part of Steam Next Fest from 15th June, offering players the opportunity to rule from the round-table.
The newest demo, available next week, invites players to sit upon the throne as they embark on the opening hours of their adventure as Sovereign. Diving into Act 0 (the prologue) and Act 1, they will experience a brand new branching story, find new Knights to recruit (including the much awaited Brunhilda!), and uncover more long-buried secrets. The demo also heralds the arrival of Hildegard Von Blingin’s Bard character to the game, and provides localisation in English, French, Simplified Chinese, German, Korean, and Japanese for the very first time.
The newest trailer awaits you, my grace:
With the weight of a kingdom resting on their shoulders, it falls to players to balance the egos of their eccentric Knights, carefully manage limited resources, and ensure they keep the general populous happy (or at least, happy enough not to start a revolution). Each decision must be meticulously made for the betterment of the Kingdom, and when it ultimately all goes wrong, players can venture into the bowels of the tower, make a deal with a Demon, and start all over again, returning each time with more knowledge, pathways, and outcomes at their disposal for a second (and third, and fourth) chance at success.
Gobert, Creative and Art Director, WILD WITS said: “We’re thrilled to share that Sovereign Tower is launching in just a few short weeks, and wanted to extend our thanks to the incredible community for their ardent support for Sovereign Tower thus far. The fan art, the debates over the best (or worst) Knight, and the lore theories have been incredible to see. We are in awe of talent and enthusiasm, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the Tower soon!”
Rich Keen, VP of Publishing, Curve Games said: “The combination of memorable characters, hilarious dialogue, and player-led storytelling in Sovereign Tower all come together to create something really special, and we’re proud to be working with the incredible team at Wild Wits to bring this amazing title to life on 6th August.”
Sovereign Tower Key Features:
Your Reign, Your Rules – Every choice you make defines your legacy and the fate of your kingdom.
Recruit eccentric Knights – Manage a court of unpredictable heroes with big egos and even bigger problems.
Manage Your Round Table – Send knights on epic quests where success or disaster hinges on your judgment.
Bend Time and Tempt Fate – Uncover secrets, pursue forbidden romances, and when it all goes wrong, rewind time like they never happened in the first place.
Expand Your Tower – Build new annexes, acquire upgrades, and outwit rival rulers in increasingly impressive displays of sovereignty.
About Wild Wits Wild Wits is an independent French video game studio based in Rennes, founded in 2021. The team creates immersive, narrative-driven experiences blending tactical gameplay, thoughtful design, and a distinctive artistic identity. Specializing in tactical, RPG, and narrative games, Wild Wits has developedl titles such as Aetheris and Crown Gambit. Creative independence lies at the heart of the studio’s approach, allowing each project to become a unique adventure.
Curve Games: Based in London, Curve Games (a Nazara Technologies group company) is an award-winning publisher across PC, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and mobile. Curve boasts a uniquely diverse games catalogue of over 50 titles that includes smash hits such as For The King I & II, Bomber Crew, Lawn Mowing Simulator, the 58 million unit-selling Human Fall Flat and Nintendo Switch chart-topper Wobbly Life.
Get a taste of the journey ahead in the announcement trailer.
Hertfordshire, 12th June 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust invite fans to embark on a delicious new adventure with the announcement ofAtelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, the latest instalment in the fan-favourite Atelier series. To celebrate, an announcement trailer has been released, giving fans a taste of the journey that awaits them.Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memoriesis currently in development and is scheduled for release in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® and XBOX Series X|S.
In Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, players will return to the continent of Aladiss, first introduced in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. In this familiar land, players will set out on a journey centred on discovery and growth alongside amnesiac alchemist Karia. Working together with Servio Lektor, a heretic biologist from the pioneering team, and Fina Rozen, a talented fighter, Karia sets on a journey to explore Aladiss’ mysterious underworld to uncover its secret. Along the way, she gains the support of alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt and develops her talent for alchemy while seeking to recover her lost memories, reawaken the past, and savour the present.
Fans can anticipate an original Atelier experience with Karia’s unique ability, which combines alchemy and eating. During their exploration, players will be able to snack on ingredients they are gathering, which will provide them with various effects depending on the ingredients, such as gaining animal ears when snacking on animal-based ingredients. Players will also be able to synthesize and eat meals which will change Karia’s appearance and grant her with new abilities, unlocking useful skills for combat and exploration.
More than in all Atelier titles, alchemy and synthesis will remain at the heart of the gameplay, deepening players’ experience and allowing them to use synthesised items for more than just combat. Using the alchemy cauldron found in the depth of Aladdiss’ underworld, players will be able to create unique items thanks to a deep synthesis system that blends strategy and creativity. By connecting the mana pieces of the different ingredients selected, players can change the effects of the item synthesised, resulting in an infinite number of possible variations and combinations.
Combat mechanics introduced in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land have been refined to offer a complex battle system blending action with strategic combat menus. As such, players will be able to parry enemy attacks in real time while also being able to control the flow of the battle by pausing time, allowing them to select the skills and items to use via the command menu. Synthesised items can also be used during exploration to allow players to reach new locations or find hidden treasures. Depending on the items used, they will be able to solve challenges and even gather different ingredients. Furthermore, it will be possible to use synthesised items while building to improve the efficiency of their bases.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is currently in development and is scheduled for release in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® and XBOX Series X|S. The game will include Japanese voices with English, French, German and Spanish texts.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
Explore a world being consumed by darkness, discover powerful artefacts, and outrun a relentless force in this striking action-RPG roguelite
MILAN, Italy – 12 June 2026. Indie developer Tenkarider, alongside publisher Tambù Digital, is excited to announce that the action-RPG roguelite Lostbound will participate in Steam Next Fest from June 15–22 with a thrilling updated playable demo.
Blending retro-inspired exploration with high-stakes roguelite progression, Lostbound challenges players to find the lost artefacts while being relentlessly pursued by a mysterious force known only as The Hand. Every decision matters as the world crumbles behind you, paths disappear, and survival becomes a race against time.
Available throughout Steam Next Fest, the demo offers players their first chance to experience the opening region of Lostbound, uncover powerful artifacts, experiment with multiple weapons, and begin shaping their own playstyle through a range of permanent upgrades. Players can also choose between Adventure Mode and Campaign Mode, offering two distinct ways to experience the journey and tackle the dangers ahead.
At the heart of Lostbound is The Hand, an ever-present threat that constantly reshapes the adventure. Darkness spreads across the world with every step, destroying locations and limiting safe routes forward. Venture too far into the shadows and players will find themselves trapped within dangerous dungeons where powerful rewards await, but lingering too long risks drawing the attention of The Hand itself. Every run becomes a delicate balance between exploration, risk, and survival as the world slowly disappears around you.
Throughout Steam Next Fest, players will also be able to tune in to a special Steam Broadcast hosted by the development team, featuring live gameplay, behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of Lostbound, and a closer look at the systems driving its unique roguelite adventure.
About Lostbound
In Lostbound, the ground beneath your feet is anything but stable. Every movement leaves a permanent mark on the world, and retracing your steps too often risks destruction as The Hand tears apart the paths behind you. As safe routes disappear and darkness spreads, players must carefully plan their journey while adapting to an ever-changing world.
Exploration rewards bravery. Hidden throughout the world are dangerous dungeons filled with powerful artefacts, upgrades, and opportunities to strengthen your build. Yet every reward comes with risk, as time spent in the darkness brings The Hand ever closer.
With procedurally generated dungeons, dynamic artefact combinations, multiple weapons, and ever-changing challenges, no two runs unfold the same way. Success depends on careful planning, smart resource management, and learning how to stay one step ahead of the force determined to claim you.
Lostbound is coming to PC via Steam later this year. Download the Steam Next Fest demo from June 15–22, wishlist the game today, and discover how long you can outrun The Hand.
About Tambù Digital
Tambù Digital is the video game division of Tambù, an Italian company established in 2018 known for its creativity in board games and gamification. The studio focuses on blending deep strategic mechanics with engaging storytelling to create unique indie experiences.
Driftland: The Magic Revival, a strategy game set in a world of floating islands, debuts on PlayStation 5. The title from Polish studio Star Drifters offers a unique mix of RTS, 4X, and god game gameplay. The PS5 release is set for June 12. The game is also available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Driftland: The Magic Revival is the work of independent Polish studio Star Drifters, known for games such as Danger Scavenger and First Dwarf. The game first launched on PC and holds 73 percent positive reviews from more than 1,400 player ratings on Steam. The title also has a Metascore of 76/100. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for preparing and publishing the console versions.
Take Control of Floating Islands
Driftland: The Magic Revival is a fantasy strategy game that blends RTS, 4X, and god game elements. Players take the role of a mage who can move, merge, and transform the lands drifting through the air. The title offers several gameplay modes, including a campaign and skirmishes.
The story is set in a world shattered by a great war of mages, which broke the continents into floating islands. In Driftland: The Magic Revival, players begin ruling a single castle and a small realm, aiming to build a powerful empire.
Players can choose from four factions. Each has unique traits and requires a slightly different playstyle. The gameplay is built on a system where players set goals for their units, which then act autonomously. Support comes from heroes who can fly, for example, on dragons. Success also depends on managing resources effectively, including gold, raw materials, and magic.
Driftland: The Magic Revival– Key Features:
fantasy strategy in a world of floating islands;
a blend of RTS, 4X, and god game elements;
move and transform floating islands;
a deep magic system;
multiple gameplay modes.
The PlayStation 5 release of Driftland: The Magic Revival is set for June 12.
New Co-Op Horror Extraction Game “Expendabots” Revealed
Bratislava, Slovakia – June 12, 2026 – Independent Studio Collision Games and Publisher Blue Brain Games are proud to announceExpendabots, a frantic 4-player co-op horror extraction game, following its world premiere at the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase.
Expendabots drops players into ever-shifting islands filled with danger, mystery, and rewards. You and your friends must explore, scavenge, and survive. Run when you can, hide when you must, loot abandoned facilities, and extract with your squad before the island is lost – carrying whatever relics you can recover.
Each Expendabot carries a portable 3D printer, a lifeline in the field, capable of crafting everything from emergency power cells to decoys that lure enemies away.
Welcome to the Custody Zone
In an alternate universe, the Custody Zone is a forbidden archipelago sealed off from the rest of the world, filled with abandoned facilities, unstable machinery, and technology no one fully understands.
To recover what remains, corporation Nullshore Consortium deploys Expendabots, expendable robotic units built to scavenge, survive, and extract valuable relics from places too dangerous for anyone else.
But the Custody Zone is far from dead. Its machines still follow old orders, its facilities still defend their secrets, and each expedition brings Expendabots closer to whatever was left behind.
Key Features:
1-4 player extraction co-op for PC and Mac via Steam
Unique handcrafted artstyle
Proximity chat that can also be heard by enemy NPCs
Expendabots carry portable 3D printers on their backs, enabling an in-game crafting system on the go
5 dungeon types, each with its own environment, puzzles and enemies
Procedurally generated islands and dungeons, making every run completely unique
Progression system built around robotic arms, unlocking new mechanics and abilities
Lovable Expendabots that you can respawn by bringing their heart back to a big 3D printer
Players can wishlist Expendabots on Steam right now and join the community on Discord to take part in the ongoing conversation.
About Collision Games
Collision Games is a bold and ambitious game development studio founded in 2019, with a proven track record spanning expansive open-world experiences and innovative gamified 3D applications. Originally established as Team Vivat, the studio rebranded as Collision Games in 2025 to mark an exciting new chapter in its evolution, one defined by sharper creative vision, technical ambition, and an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
Building on the recognition earned by its earlier work, including the acclaimed Vivat Slovakia, which captured the attention of Forbes Slovensko, the studio has steadily grown into a confident, forward-thinking developer unafraid to take creative risks.
The studio’s upcoming title, Expendabots, is a 4-player cooperative horror extraction game where players control clunky but resourceful Expendabots, scavenging procedurally generated islands to survive and extract.
About Blue Brain Games
Blue Brain Games is an indie game publisher based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Best known for the globally acclaimed The House of Da Vinci series, we craft puzzle adventures where history, storytelling, and imagination blend seamlessly. Since 2016, our titles have been enjoyed by more than 5 million players across PC, mobile, and consoles.
Lesquin, France, June 12, 2026 – NACON and ACE Team are pleased to announce that The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be featured at Steam Next Fest in June 2026. PC players will be able to take their first steps into the game’s cursed jungle from June 15 to 22. To mark the occasion, the studio is releasing a new trailer that offers a glimpse into the gameplay and the oppressive atmosphere of this cooperative horror game.
Click here to watch the Overview Trailer of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu:
In The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, players take on the role of explorers searching for legendary treasures deep within a hostile jungle. This demo supports up to 4 players in online co-op and lets you experience the first few hours of the game. Several types of missions are available, ranging from simple treasure hunts to battles against fearsome creatures.
Before each expedition, players gather aboard the galleon to choose a contract and share weapons and equipment. Once they arrive on the continent, the explorers set out in search of treasures and resources to bring back to the galleon’s captain. Ancient forts, remnants of lost expeditions, await discovery. They allow players to establish a new starting point to venture deeper into the jungle as expeditions progress.
But the jungle hides even more terrifying dangers. As they venture deeper into the jungle, their perception of reality gradually becomes corrupted until their sanity reaches a critical point. Visual and auditory illusions disorient the adventurers, potentially causing accidental sabotage that could jeopardize the mission. Even death offers no respite: fallen comrades may return in a corrupted form and turn against their allies.
Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic horror short novel, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu invites players to form a squad of 2 to 4 members to embark on an uncharted continent in search of a legendary city containing invaluable treasures.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be available on July 15, 2026 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
About NACON A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world’s gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages.
About ACE Team ACE Team is an independent video game development studio based in Santiago, Chile, known for creating unique and acclaimed titles like ‘Zeno Clash’, ‘Rock of Ages’ and ‘The Eternal Cylinder’. Founded by brothers Andres, Carlos, and Edmundo Bordeu, the company develops games for PC and major consoles, having earned multiple industry awards for its innovative and ambitious IPs. The studio has nearly two decades of experience in the games industry and is one of the leading game developers from Latin America.
