Today, Top Hat Studios, Inc., unveiled a vibrant lineup of upcoming indie games during Top Hat Studios Presents: Spring Showcase 2026, a digital celebration spotlighting the creativity driving the studio’s growing publishing portfolio. The show featured brand-new trailers, all-new publishing reveals, release date announcements, demo drops and much more. Watch the show and individual trailers on the Top Hat Studios YouTube channel.

Here’s everything that was unveiled during the Top Hat Studios Presents: Spring Showcase 2026:

METAMORPHOSIS(luxan)

Top Hat Studios officially announced they are partnering with developer luxan for METAMORPHOSIS, a brutal 2D pixel art horror action game focused on exploration of a dead world using any tools at your disposal. You play as Aria, a nun branded  sinner, seeking absolution. Journey toward the Golden Star to reach the last paradise left in the world. The trailer highlights the game’s intense focus on atmosphere, as METAMORPHOSIS draws stylistic inspiration from stark contrasts and contradictions between timeless pseudo-religious imagery juxtaposed against decaying, futuristic analogue technologies inside impossible megastructures, and an oppressive, imposing deliberate use of color. 

HALLOW BLADE(Xekvera)

To mark developer Xekvera’s newly revealed partnership with Top Hat Studios, a new trailer has been unveiled for HALLOW BLADE. A dark fantasy first person action-adventure, players assume the role of a wanderer who forms a fateful, unbreakable bond with the Hallow Blade, an ancient, possessed sword that hungers for revenge – and souls. Focused on strategic, fast-paced first-person combat and deep exploration, you are tasked with overcoming the wrath of a cursed kingdom and its denizens. Hunt powerful foes and feed their souls to your weapon, as it evolves, unlocking new forms and abilities necessary in your journey to destroy the kingdom’s curse.

MOTORSLICE(Regular Studio)

In a brand-new trailer, Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio revealed that their parkour action-adventure game, MOTORSLICE, will launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Family on May 5, 2026. Set within the crumbling remains of a vast megastructure, a girl named “P” arrives with a single objective: destroy every machine inside. Armed with nothing but a chainsaw, she must bring this place down by any means necessary. Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every piece of construction equipment in this slice of life game with immaculate vibes. 

DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE (Yoyoyollie)

Announced in a new trailer, Top Hat Studios has added Yoyoyollie’s DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE to their growing catalog of games. Blending style with speed at stratospheric heights, DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE is a cel-shaded aerial roguelike, mashing together the deep combos of character-action games with the breakneck intensity of arcade flight dogfighting. You’re a Courier with one job: deliver a package through the heart of a chaotic warzone. Pilot your aircraft with reckless abandon, drift, boost, and blast your way through elite fighter squadrons, blimps, mechs, and even dragons. Along the way, unlock upgrades to make your plane even more powerful.

Twinkle’s Galactic Tour (Molegato)

From the developer of the charming, PS1-style retro tribute game Frogun, Molegato and Top Hat Studios have released a new trailer for Twinkle’s Galactic Tour, a vibrant 3D adventure styled in colorful, 90s low-poly anime aesthetics. The title is a 3D adventure game that infuses musical rhythm into its platforming core. Play as Twinkle, an aspiring singer, as she travels the galaxy rescuing her fans following a disaster at her debut concert. True to its musical core, the game uniquely syncs enemy movements, platforms, and items to the beat and melody of the soundtrack, creating a dynamic platforming experience.

The Backworld (Numor Games)

During the surprise new trailer, Numor Games and Top Hat Studios announced thatThe Backworld has dropped a playable Steam demo — available now! A surreal, story-rich, horror RPG, The Backworld plunges players into a cosmic adventure where reality is crumbling. As you slip between dimensions, you’ll explore over 100 diverse areas ranging from terrifying, liminal spaces to traditional JRPG-inspired fantasy worlds to horrors beyond your wildest imagination. Survival requires strategic decision-making; whether that means engaging in combat, sneaking past threats, or utilizing environmental hazards is up to you. Along the way, keep an eye on your sanity; your experiences with increasingly surreal horrors will affect your sanity and dynamically alter gameplay, causing characters to lose control or the player to experience hallucinations such as fake NPCs and UI glitches. 

Well Dweller(Kyle Thompson)

In a highlight reveal from the showcase, a new trailer confirmed that aWell Dweller demo will launch on Steam on April 23, 2026. From the creator of indie hits Crypt Custodian and Islets comes Well Dweller, a new dark, bizarre, twisted fairy-tale metroidvania. Play as Glimmer – a tiny bird armed with a matchstick – who must burn the wicked queen to save his family before they become part of her royal gown. Venture forth into a whimsical but morbid fairy-tale landscape, and battle terrifying beasts whilst gaining new abilities to expand your world. Discover secrets, mysteries, and the riddles that rot in the underbelly of this wretched queendom.

BECROWNED (13th Street Studio)

13th Street Studio and Top Hat Studios released a new trailer forBECROWNED, a psychological, surreal survival horror which blurs the line between medieval dark fantasy and rotting industrial horror. Players step into the shoes of Richard Torrance, a cold and rational man whose pursuit of happiness has led him into a bizarre, dark ages nightmare ruled by the seemingly absent “Omen Raven”, and where his own fears seem to creep into reality from a distant past.

For more details on each of these titles, please follow Top Hat Studios on social media for the latest news, reveals, and updates.

“Quick Start” Event Accelerates Progress for New and Returning Players Across Cryptic Studios’ Long-Running MMOs Roadmaps Released for Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, Revealing What’s Coming Up for These Epic MMOs Cryptic Studios Partners with Beadle & Grimm’s on Star Trek Games Kickstarter Campaign

LOS GATOS, Calif. – April 21, 2026 – Following the return of Cryptic Studios veterans like CEO Jack Emmert, Arc Games and Cryptic Studios are excited to announce three major updates for the long-running MMO studio:

• “Quick Start” Event: This limited-time event across the studio’s epic MMOs (Star Trek Online, Neverwinter and Champions Online) gives players permanent access to a high-level character for free, so they can experience the content in each MMO with ease.
• Roadmap Releases: 2026 content roadmaps for two of its flagship games, Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, have been revealed.
• Partnership with Beadle & Grimm’s: A champion of tabletop game experiences, Beadle & Grimm’s has recently launched a Kickstarter for two new Star Trek games and Star Trek Online is teaming up with them.

“Quick Start” Event Overview & Features: Jump into the Action of Cryptic Studios’ MMOs with Ease

This limited-time event for each of Cryptic Studios’ games lets all players – from newcomers to returning players across PC, PlayStation and Xbox – jump straight into the heart of the action. Experience everything the games have to offer and go on epic adventures with a fully equipped, high-level character.

For the next 30 days, starting today until May 21, every player can log in and claim a high-level character designed to give players a streamlined tutorial and a refresher on the game. Experience each game’s content at ease; from content geared towards beginners all the way to the content aimed at high levels. This high-level character will be available to claim for a limited time during the Quick Start event, but once claimed, it’ll be a permanent character that a player can keep forever after the event ends.

Check out the Quick Start Sizzle Trailers for Star Trek Online, Neverwinter and Champions Online:

• Star Trek Online:https://youtu.be/qarutwmbE1Q
• Neverwinter:https://youtu.be/fmfmA3u-kgc
• Champions Online: https://youtu.be/hM09nFWZjBE

And check out the latest Star Trek Online, Neverwinter and Champions Online dev blogs for more details on the event per title.

With the Quick Start event starting today across Star Trek Online, Neverwinter and Champions Online, players have access to:

• High‑level Character: Available to claim for all players who log in during the time of the Quick Start event! Once claimed, players can keep the character permanently, and players will find the character has the following:
  • Pre‑equipped endgame gear,allowing players to easily experience all the content in each game
  • Streamlined onboarding,including a focused tutorial tailored for advanced play
  • All content unlocked,meaning players can go on any adventures they’d like – including all content available in each game, even the most recent content
• Notes for the character:
  • One‑time claim per account per game, with the character being kept permanently once claimed
  • Dedicated character slot included with the claim, additional character slot granted if the player is already at maximum capacity
  • Permanent retention of the bonus character slot, even if the Quick Start character is deleted
  • For Neverwinter, players must have an existing level 16 character to be able to have access to and claim the high-level character that’s part of the Quick Start event

“When I returned to Cryptic, the first initiative I wanted to kick off right away for our games was this Quick Start event,” said Jack Emmert, CEO of Cryptic Studios. “One of our key initiatives this year and beyond is to make our epic worlds even more accessible and welcoming to every type of player – whether you’re a new player who’s just starting your adventure or a long-time veteran player who’s played our games since launch. By offering a fully equipped, high‑level character that players can keep forever, we’re removing long‑standing barriers and giving returning veterans, curious newcomers, and time‑strapped fans a direct path to the heart of our games. At the end of the day, we want players to experience the pinnacle of what our MMOs offer — without feeling like they have to climb a mountain to get there.”

Future 2026 Roadmaps Revealed for Star Trek Online & Neverwinter

In addition to the exciting Quick Start event introduced across Cryptic Studios’ titles, the studio is thrilled to unveil content roadmaps for the next several months of this year for their Star Trek MMORPG, Star Trek Online, and Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG, Neverwinter.

For this year, the studio plans to continue to be committed to bringing popular properties to life with innovative content inspired by franchises that players love. Star Trek Online is celebrating Star Trek’s 60^th Anniversary with a year-long, timeline-order set of releases themed around the history of the show, including starships, characters, locations and so much more – along with quality-of-life updates that will improve the overall experience for players. In Neverwinter, adventurers will encounter Dungeons & Dragons-inspired content, including adventure zones, dungeons, heroic encounters, and more – and also quality-of-life improvements to make adventuring even better. An exciting future awaits for both titles, and stay tuned for what’s to come for Cryptic Studios’ superhero MMO, Champions Online.

Partnership with Beadle & Grimm’s on Star Trek Games Kickstarter Campaign

Cryptic Studios is excited to partner with Beadle & Grimm’s on their Kickstarter campaign to help bring two new Star Trek murder mystery and escape room games to life: Deep Space Nine: Holosuite Homicide and Lower Decks: Chaos Protocol. As part of the Kickstarter campaign, Beadle & Grimm’s is collaborating with Star Trek Online to create exciting offers for fans of all types of Star Trek games. Kickstarter backers will gain access to a complimentary Hysperian Intel Battlecruiser Pack if they pledge at the Kickstarter’s higher tiers.

Check out the Kickstarter campaign here for more details: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beadleandgrimms/star-trek-murder-mystery-escape-room-games-ds9-lower-decks

ABOUT ARC GAMES

Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games — including premium and live-service titles — across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter andStar Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, andFellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death and Frosthaven. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.

ABOUT CRYPTIC STUDIOS

Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of online games committed to delivering the next level of gameplay. Founded in 2000, the long-running studio is known for bringing popular properties to life with innovative gameplay mechanics to create an engaging and immersive player experience. Its successfully launched titles include Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online. Cryptic Studios is under Arc Games, a leading independent video game publisher of AA and indie games, including premium and live service titles, in North America, Europe and Asia.

ABOUT BEADLE & GRIMM’S

Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse, LLC, is revolutionizing the tabletop experience by providing premium, collector editions in the rapidly growing gaming industry. Based in Southern California, a group of gamers with over 150 years of gaming experience, including film and television veteran Matthew Lillard, drive the creative ideas behind this company that believes in having fun and loving what we do. For more details, visit www.beadleandgrimms.com.

Pick up Steam bundles including beloved chess games Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate, The Ouroboros King, and a Misfits Attic Anthology Bundle (Duskers, A Virus Named TOM)

SAN MATEO, Calif. – April 21, 2026 –Below the Crown, developer Misfits Attic‘s love letter to chess, roguelikes, and dungeon crawlers recruits a party of powerful pieces to venture into the depths of its 1.0 release on PC via Steam today. In celebration, Below the Crown is in several bundles: with notable chess roguelikes Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate, The Ouroboros King, and a first ever Misfits Attic Anthology featuring their previous games Duskers & A Virus Named TOM – available now!

Execute clever moves through a roguelike reimagining of tabletop’s timeless mainstay as a spellbinding Wizard and a party of classic and fresh game pieces. Start with Rooks and Knights then master Mad Queens and Mimics to outwit opponents and bosses lurking in each dungeon chamber. But what are these questions asking if you feel isolated or have trouble distinguishing reality? Just answer honestly!

Survive runs with strategy and spellwork, collect riches to appease the Emperor, and discover what secrets lie Below the Crown. Prepare spells to unleash flashy explosions and escape the chamber unscathed, all while grabbing skills and upgrades to deepen strategic opportunities. Raise the stakes with challenge-wielding runes, and answer psychological challenges from mysterious entities along the way!

Explore and share strategies with other Wizards by participating in global daily challenges and viewing others’ successes to collect new tricks for future runs. Discover and explore the Random Dungeon and Infinite Dungeon to outlast countless challenges and break records.

New Content Debuting in 1.0:

• Sling spells with the new Queen Wizard piece
• Discover three distinct narrative endings
• Finally face the Emperor in the final boss battle
• Experiment with additional runes, upgrades, spells, and skills
• Enjoy quality of life updates such as new music, Steam cloud saves, Steam Deck compatibility, achievements to collect, and more! 

Enter a retro dungeon brimming with character crafted by veteran creatives from gaming and film. The 20+ award-winning Misfits Attic team hails from the studios behind Diablo, God of War, and Call of Duty series, as well as some of DreamWorks’ most beloved titles like Bee Movie, Shrek 2, and How to Train Your Dragon.

“It’s been amazing getting feedback from the community, the game has come so far during Early Access. ” said Tim Keenan, Founder, Misfits Attic. “I think we’ve made a game that appeals to both Chess and non-Chess folk alike. Excited to see where it goes from 1.0! ”

Below the Crown is now available in 1.0 on Windows PC via Steam for $14.99 USD with a 35% launch discount for 14 days featuring English language support. Quest for more information about Below the Crown and the Misfits Attic team on Bluesky, X/Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, plan new tactics with other wizards on Discord and Reddit, and search #BelowTheCrown on social media.

About Misfits Attic

Misfits Attic is an independent game studio based in San Mateo, CA. They make atmospheric strategy games that use emotional design to create unique player stories, leveraging their backgrounds in film and narrative. The studio is best known for the award-winning strategy game Duskers, as well as the critically acclaimed action-puzzler A Virus Named TOM.

For more information, visit the official website.

April 2026 – H2 Interactive announced that Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha, a live-action Korean FMV dating simulation will officially launch on PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch™ on April 30th via the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. A bundle featuring both the sequel and the original Love Too Easily will also be available on the same day.

The console version will support English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese, expanding the game’s reach to a global audience.

Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha is a real-life dating simulation game in which the protagonist loses everything in a hit-and-run accident while making a delivery – and is then scammed by the only friend he ever trusted. With nowhere else to go, he finds himself running a pocha – a Korean-style street bar – where he encounters five unique and captivating women.

As a sequel to Love Too Easily, the game delivers a choice-driven FMV experience where player decisions shape relationships and story outcomes. Each heroine features her own personality and narrative arc, and players must carefully navigate interactions to build affection and unlock multiple endings.

Characters

• Choi Sol (Portrayed by Lee Heeru): A cheerful and lovable part-timer and mascot of the pocha
• Anna (Portrayed by Shin Jiwon aka Johyun): A passionate writer and a regular customer at the pocha.
• Sarang (Portrayed by Yang Seul): The protagonist’s first love, reunited after years apart.
• Gain (Portrayed by Oh Yeonha): A popular streamer with a natural flair for entertainment.
• Nana (Portrayed by Eun Daha): A charismatic indie band vocalist.

Players take on the role of the protagonist, balancing the management of a struggling pocha while building relationships with their chosen heroine. Understanding each character’s personality is key to progressing the story and reaching different endings.

Bundle Information – Love Too Easily Bundle

Launching alongside the game, the Love Too Easily Bundle will be available on PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop, including:

• Love Too Easily
• Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha

For more information regarding Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, visit the official H2 Interactive website (http://www.h2int.com), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/h2inter), YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/H2Interactive) or the PlayStation Store / Nintendo eShop.

About H2 Interactive
H2 Interactive Co., Ltd. is a leading game publisher in Korea, partnering with a wide range of global content providers across the gaming industry. The company continues to expand its presence across Asia through innovation and a commitment to quality service.

H2 Interactive was also the first to launch a multi-catalog digital distribution platform for PC games in Korea. The company aims to deliver high-quality experiences to players while building long-term partnerships based on trust and collaboration.

About Monster Guide
Founded in 2018, Monster Guide Inc. is a South Korean game company that has recently taken to combining the concept of film and mini-games to produce FMV (Full Motion Video) Interactive Games- a growing phenomenon in the gaming world

Houser and longtime collaborator Lazlow reveal first wave of castings for their upcoming animation and video game universe; debut animated shorts to screen at “Netflix Is A Joke Festival” live comedy event in Los Angeles

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — April 21, 2026 — Absurd Ventures, the entertainment company founded by Dan Houser (Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, Bully), today announced the first wave of voice castings for the ABSURDAVERSE, an interconnected comedy satire universe with an untitled animated series and an untitled original AAA story-driven open-world video game project currently in development. The first animated shorts will be unveiled and screened at an exclusive live comedy event as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in Los Angeles on May 7 at The Hollywood Improv.

With a cast of hundreds expected across the animated series and video game projects, Absurd Ventures has revealed the first slate of names attached to the ABSURDAVERSE, which leans heavily into comedy veterans and standup stars. Appearing as voice talent across some of the ABSURDAVERSE projects in development are Rachel Dratch, Dan Soder, Ari Matti, Annie Lederman, Yamaneika Saunders,and Steph Tolev, with many more to be confirmed in the future.

Initially announced in 2025, the ABSURDAVERSE is a wholly original comedy-satire universe created and scripted by Houser and Lazlow, his longtime writing partner. Games written and creatively led by Houser include record-breaking titles in the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption series, which have sold hundreds of millions of copies and are among the top 5 bestselling video games of all time. These story-driven titles are known for their sprawling and immersively detailed worlds, which featured hours of satirical animated TV shows and cartoons including beloved GTA fan favorites like Princess Robot Bubblegum, Kung Fu Rainbow Laser Force, Republican Space Rangers, and The Loneliest Robot in Great Britain.

“Since our earliest days working together, Dan and I have approached storytelling with an emphasis on comedy, satire and creating immersive media universes – whether through in-world radio, animated TV shows, comedy clubs you could visit, and more,” said Lazlow. “We always loved making those animated shows, starting with GTA4 and expanding through all the games that followed. The ABSURDAVERSE is our evolution of that tradition, partnering with comedians to bring these ridiculous characters to life with stories that will cross over between animation and open-world games.”

“For many years, Lazlow and I have collaborated to give form to all sorts of characters that have inhabited our worlds,” said Dan Houser. “I look forward to introducing some of our newest group of maniacs from our next universe in this first set of animated shorts. We are proud to partner with the Netflix Is A Joke Festival to present this first look.”

Absurd Ventures will screen a very first look at animated short subjects at an exclusive live comedy event called “ABSURDAVERSE Presents…” as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 7, at The Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles. In these original shorts, eventgoers will be introduced to an ensemble of eclectic and unhinged characters, including a Chief People Officer who treats his job like a DJ residency (voiced by Dan Soder), a chain-smoking sovereign citizen podcaster (voiced by Rachel Dratch), an insane MMA fighter (voiced by up-and-coming comedian Samantha Alton), and more. The event will feature live standup from Patton Oswalt and ABSURDAVERSE cast members Dan Soder, Ari Matti, Yamaneika Saunders, Steph Tolev, and host Annie Lederman.Limited tickets are now available for purchase online.

The ABSURDAVERSE animated shorts are produced by Dave Newberg (#1 Happy Family USA), with character designs by Kendra Melton (Rick & Morty, The Venture Bros) and animation via Cutting Class Media. The untitled animated series and AAA open-world action-adventure game are currently in development, with further details on release windows and platform partnerships to be shared at a later date.

To learn more about Absurd Ventures and the ABSURDAVERSE, visit www.absurdventures.com.

ABOUT ABSURD VENTURES

Absurd Ventures is a storytelling-driven entertainment company creating original video games, live-action and animated film and television, audio fiction, books, comic books, and more. The company was founded by Dan Houser, who was previously co-founder of Rockstar Games and the lead creative force behind some of the most successful entertainment properties in history. Absurd Ventures’ original IP, created by Houser, includes sci-fi-thriller universe A Better Paradise, crime-fiction universe American Caper, and comedy-satire universe Absurdaverse. Its debut project, an audio fiction series set in the A Better Paradiseworld, debuted as the #1 fiction podcast on Apple. In 2025, Absurd Ventures released the American Caper comic book series, an A Better Paradisenovel, and more. Absurd Ventures is headquartered in Santa Monica, with additional studio offices in Marin, California. Storytelling. Philanthropy. Ultraviolence.

Experience The Emotionally Gripping Interactive Narrative Title On New Platforms In Summer 2026

Tokyo, Japan (April 21, 2026) – Developer TearyHand Studio LLC, and publisher Kodansha Ltd. have announced today that and Roger will be launching new versions for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch 2 later this Summer. Since its release in 2025, and Roger has gained global recognition as a work of interactive fiction that fully harnesses the potential of the video game medium with over 100,000 copies sold. Bringing the title to mobile and Switch 2, along with planned support for 20 new languages, gives more people from around the world the opportunity to experience this beloved game.

and Roger is an interactive novel following a young girl who wakes up to find her father is missing. In his place is a stranger who speaks nonsense and insists she “take her medicine.” Join this young girl on her journey as she tries to make sense of what is happening around her. and Roger blends a powerful narrative with contextual play mechanics to create a piece of fiction only possible through the medium of video games. While only taking about an hour to complete, and Roger stays with players long after they set the controller down.

and Rogeris currently available on Steam for PC and Nintendo Switch for $4.99. For more information on and Roger, please visit the game’s Steam page, and Nintendo eShop page. For more information about Kodansha’s Game Creator’s Lab, please visit their official website.

About yona

An independent game creator and son of a Chrisitan minister. After graduating college he joined the game development company room6 where he worked on games such as Kotodama Diary and Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino. In 2022 he started Tearyhand Studio and joined Kodansha as part of their Game Creator’s Lab. He released his debut title, In His Time, in 2023 and follow-up game, and Roger in 2025. 

About Kodansha Creators Lab

This R&D department was established in June 2021 within Kodansha Ltd.’s Fourth Business Division. Under the banner of “redefining editing,” we engage with creators across all genres to produce a wide variety of content that transcends the traditional formats of books and magazines. Kodansha’s Game Creator’s Lab supports indie game creators and plans new game development projects.

Milton Keynes, UK – 21 April, 2026: Developer MercurySteam and publisher 505 Games are excited to launch a new weekly video series dedicated to Blades of Fire – Version 2.0, coming to Steam PC on May 14. 

The first episode shines a light on one of the simplest yet most essential new features arriving with the 2.0 update: Photo Mode.   

With Version 2.0, Blades of Fire introduces a fully featured Photo Mode that gives players complete creative freedom to capture their journey through the game’s world. 

Once activated, Photo Mode offers:

• Full camera control around the character, including position, angle, height, field of view, roll, and optional grid framing.  
• Ability to fine-tune depth of field to control focus, blur foregrounds and backgrounds, and draw attention exactly where they want.  
• Advanced colour tools provide precise control over exposure, contrast, and saturation, along with individual red, green, and blue channel adjustments – perfect for everything from subtle colour grading to bold, stylized looks. 
• A full suite of visual effects enables cinematic shots directly in-game, and Photo Mode can even be used during most cutscenes, allowing players to capture key story moments as they unfold. 

From intense combat sequences to atmospheric environments and detailed character close-ups, Photo Mode is designed to empower creativity at every stage of the adventure. 

Ready to see it in action?

Download the Blades of Fire demo, available now on Steam and experience the new Photo Mode – along with other features included in Version 2.0 – ahead of the official launch.  

Starting May 14, the 2.0 update will be available for free on all other platforms too (PS5, Xbox, Epic, PC). Don’t forget to wishlist Blades of Fire on Steam, and stay tuned for next week’s feature spotlight! 

LONDON, UK – April 21st, 2026 – The hauntingly beautiful puzzle-platformer INMOST, has found a new home. Today publisher Chucklefish and developer Hidden Layer Games are excited to announce that the multi-award-winning pixel art game is now available for free to Google Play Pass subscribers.

Already embraced by over 1.2 million players and hailed as critically acclaimed across PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, INMOST now reaches an even wider audience through Google Play Pass – inviting subscribers to uncover its dark and captivating tale, which RageQuit calls  “Somber, emotional and allegoric… more than the sum of its parts and a memorable experience”.

For those not yet subscribed to Google Play Pass, players can experience the game’s atmospheric opening chapters completely free on mobile. If the journey calls to them, the full story can be unlocked via an in-app purchase on the App Store and Google Play Store.

About INMOST:

Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth, in INMOST, a cinematic puzzle platformer.

Explore the hauntingly beautiful world of three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story. A knight adventures into the depths of a deteriorating castle. A child uncovers the past of an eerie house. A wanderer searches for answers. 

Within a crumbling, nightmarish landscape, slice through enemies, and spring deadly traps in order to escape the evil that awaits… 

INMOST Features:

• Venture through a hauntingly atmospheric pixel art world
• 3 main characters, each with their own unique gameplay styles
• Lure enemies into lethal traps, solve environmental puzzles and utilise your scythe, hookshot and pickaxe to avoid a gruesome end!
• Discover a 3-5 hour emotional story, intended to be played in a single-sitting on a dark, stormy night
• Explore every nook and cranny to find secret passages and collectibles
• Playable in 14 languages, including English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese
• Each pixel is placed with love!

INMOST’s nightmarish adventure will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

About Chucklefish
Chucklefish is an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011, Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove) and supported indie developers to realise their own visions. They’ve published titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Timespinner, Pathway, Eastward, INMOST and Wildfrost. With their third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from their publishing partners, Chucklefish have never been more proud to remain independent.

About Hidden Layers Games
Hidden Layer Games is an independent studio founded by Alexey Testov and Andriy Vinchkovskiy, creators of the critically acclaimed title INMOST. The narrative-driven game has reached over 1.2 million players worldwide and has amassed multiple awards since its debut. Based in Lithuania, the two-man team are dedicated to developing deep, artistically-driven experiences.

Farm Manager World will be available on Xbox Series X|S starting April 24. It is an extensive agricultural business simulator focusing on strategic farm management. The title offers broad possibilities for action. The player decides on crops and breeding, raw material trading, hiring employees, and supply chain matters. The game is also available on PC and PlayStation 5.

The Polish studio Cleversan Games, which created Farm Manager 2018 and Farm Manager 2021, is behind Farm Manager World. The game was released on PC in 2025 and recently came to PlayStation 5. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for preparing and publishing the title on consoles.

Xbox Store – https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/farm-manager-world/9N28ZXN2X4NV

Create an Agricultural Empire!

Farm Manager World is a farming simulation game emphasizing strategic planning and management. Within extensive, realistic mechanics, the player manages all key processes of agricultural activity. The game offers campaigns across various locations and a free-play mode.

The title allows direct management of crops, livestock, and employees. It also requires care of finances, infrastructure, deliveries, and trade.

In Farm Manager World, you can run an agricultural business on different continents. Individual locations feature unique weather conditions and plant and soil types.

The fun starts with a small farm. As you progress, significant business expansion is possible. Farm Manager World provides almost complete control over many elements, from crop rotation to processing and trading raw materials.

Farm Manager World – Key Features:

• Agricultural business simulator;
• Strategic farm management;
• Hundreds of plants and animals;
• Economic realism;
• Unique locations on different continents.

The game will be released on Xbox Series X|S on April 24, 2026.

The Match-Three Puzzle Roguelite Title Also Arrives on Nintendo Switch June 17, 2026

Tokyo, Japan, (April 21, 2026) – Developer Byking Inc. has announced that their roguelite puzzle game, DIALOOP -Roguelite Puzzle-, has been officially released on Steam. Dialoop is a thrilling roguelite puzzle game where the story unfolds differently every time you play. Unleash your brainpower with this slide puzzle game that blends roguelite strategy with match-three gameplay. Outfit characters from an abundance of relics to defeat enemies and find the fabled treasure. 

To celebrate the official launch of the Dialoop, Byking is holding a 40% off launch sale until May 5, 2026 from its normal price of $7.99. 

Slide rows and columns across Dialoop’s gameboard to set up large combos and reach the required points in order to pass each level within a certain amount of turns. Through careful strategy and synergies of relics that are able to be purchased between rounds, players can affect the board to help gain a competitive advantage. Choose from a colorful cast of characters, each with their own unique skills to further offer unique playthroughs. No two runs will play out the same way, and the casual but challenging match-three gameplay is great for those quick pick-up-and-play game sessions.

Battle it out against treasure hunters from around the world with Dialoop’s Battle Royale multiplayer mode. Up to eight players can play against each other. Clear out blocks and use special relics to be the last one standing! 

Three nostalgic mini-games are hidden within Dialoop. They can be unlocked by entering secret commands on the main menu. Search everywhere within the game to discover the hidden commands!.

In addition to the launch of Dialoop on Steam, Byking is also announcing today that the game will be available for the Nintendo Switch system digitally through the Nintendo eShop on June 17, 2026. 

For more information onDialoop, please visit the game’s Steam page here 

About Byking Inc.

Byking Inc., founded in 2008, is driven by the philosophy of making every game we create as fun as possible and crafting amazing games that players can fully immerse themselves in. As a team committed to upholding our duties as creators, we continue to grow with a strong desire to contribute both to users and to the gaming industry.