Ashfield Hollow is an upcoming zombie game, and if you had to describe what it is, the simple answer is just yes. Can you grow crops? Yes. Kill zombies? Yes. Want to go fishing or craft some stuff? Yes. See, the demo is still probably easily 10 hours of content or so, with the full game supposed to be released around Q1 of 2027, but don’t let that stop you from checking this thing out now.
Now, I will be clear: Bitquest Studio did hook me up with a copy of this demo, but as far as I can tell, it isn’t any different from what you guys can download off Steam. The game has basically everything you could want, to the point that my thought was that something has to be either badly done or it has to mesh very badly.
This is where I was wrong. Everything in the game really feels like it has weight to it. Growing food is important for your very survival, and with Camp Ashfield being one of the last places left for humanity, the decision to leave it and search for supplies will also be a decision to carefully consider.
At the same time, I never really felt overwhelmed. The game does a good job of introducing things in a way you can get started on, but doesn’t overwhelm you. This game is for people who enjoy games like Stardew Valley, but don’t have the time to learn Project Zomboid. Ashfield Hollow gives you a great mix of the two, at least the demo makes it seem that way. As many of you know, I don’t score demos, but the full game is one I hope to come back and give you a full review of. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
The Divinities have been freed. Discover the Torn Lands that the Mist revealed. An all-new world to explore. New Factions to join. On which side will you make your stand?
Developer Just2D and Publisher Deck13 Spotlight are proud to announce Drova II – Torn Lands, the sequel to the indie smash hit Drova – Forsaken Kin. The time has come to return to the Otherworld as the Dark Fog seems to be gone. The magic has returned to Drova, but a dangerous wound remains… a ravine that splits the lands in two. An unknown threat lingers in the depths.
Drova II – Torn Lands offers exactly what players would expect from a worthy successor: an open world that is slightly larger but similarly detailed, an improved and expanded combat system, two new factions, more decisions to influence the story, all new cultures to get to know, and the very same approach: no quest markers. No Bullshit. The philosophy is the same: With every design decision, the premise is to take the player seriously.
Building upon this philosophy, the mission for Drova II – Torn Lands was clear: Improve upon the strengths, iron out what wasn’t perfect yet, and deliver an experience that players will remember even after years have passed. A true classic.
The Divinities are free – the world is not!
The Divinities have been freed after the events of Drova – Forsaken Kin. The Dark Fog is gone. A ravine is dividing the land. It winds its way not only through the parched earth, but also through the minds of those living in the Otherworld. There are shadows in the dark. An unknown threat. Will those who live be prepared for what is about to come? Two factions, each built around their Divinity. It is up to you whom you will join: Will you choose to follow the Bear Mother or will you join the ranks of the Great Ram?
Cultures are clashing; tension is rising. You have to decide at some point. And decisions will influence how the world is shaped. Your decisions will make an impact on how quests turn out and on how the story unfolds.
Decisions will eventually lead to fights you cannot avoid. But that’s a given, as the Otherworld, while freed from the Dark Fog, is still a dangerous place with well-known and new monsters roaming in the wilderness. The beloved combat system has been improved and expanded, offering more choices, even more unique combat styles and well-iterated mechanics.
Drova II – Torn Lands has been announced for PC and Consoles. It stays true to the philosophies of its predecessor while improving upon the strengths in every aspect. More details about the ambitious Action RPG will be released in the coming months. Drova II – Torn Lands is supported by the Games Fund Germany and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.
What once was a fairy tale for children, has become a dark reality. And this March, Forge of the Fae, the story-rich pixel JRPG from Datadyne LLC, will unleash the world of the Fae.
What awaits you in Forge of the Fae? Join Fiora and her friends as they set off on a journey to solve a series of mysterious disappearances. Explore a mystical world inspired by 19th-century Ireland, but be warned: your decisions will influence what the future holds. You might even awaken an ancient threat…
The newly released trailer marks an important milestone, not only because it reveals when players can finally start exploring the Celtic-inspired world, but also because developer Datadyne LLC and Publisher Deck13 Spotlight have worked hard to bring this adventure to life over the last five years.
Classic Turn-Based Combat, Exploration and Puzzle-Solving
Inspired by classic JRPGs, Forge of the Fae combines strategic turn-based combat with exploration, puzzle-solving, and character-driven storytelling. Players will be challenged to master the “ARC Crystal” system, which offers versatile, customizable spells and abilities, and the “Adrenaline” system, adding depth and excitement to combat. Alongside the action, environmental puzzles, secrets, and optional discoveries scattered throughout the world encourage exploration and reward players with powerful items and hidden lore.
Forge of the Faewill release in March 2027 for XBOX One, Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and GOG. A free demo is available through Steam. Wishlist the game now on Steam and GOG!
Deck13 Spotlight is proud to announce Lair of the Leviathan, an old-school RPG developed by the talented teams of Nostalgic Realms and Whiskybarrel Studios, two solo developers who joined forces to create the game of their dreams, as no one else was willing to take on this mission.
wo developers, one quest
RPGs have lost their identity over the last decades. Once, they were about exploring and writing your own adventure. Getting lost in interesting side quests, forming a party, and fighting well-balanced turn-based battles. Large worlds to explore at your own pace. Handcrafted dungeons and towns brimming with detail and life. A world the players experience in mind, instead of showcasing bombast all over the place. Game maps that beckon you to forge your own path rather than a task list of quest markers.
That’s what Lair of the Leviathan is all about. We’re hoping to bring back what was great about RPGs. That intangible magic that somehow got lost along the way. Inspired by legendary series such as Ultima and Pools of Radiance, with a mix of the early Baldur’s Gate games. All visualized in a stunning pixel-art style as seen in the official Announcement Teaser.
nnounced among friends
Lair of the Leviathan was revealed during the Announcement Event for Drova II – Torn Lands, another old-school RPG to be published by Deck13 Spotlight, where frenetic applause echoed in the old dungeon-like location when the last scene revealed amazing cover art by Matt Stawicki, and everyone knew that this marks the return of the era of RPGs.
Lair of the Leviathanwas officially announced for PC and Consoles. Gamers can now wishlist on Steam and GOG. A first Announcement Teaser has been released, with further details to follow in the coming months.
Focus Entertainment Publishing and Afterburner Studios are proud to announce Elta: Defy All Gods, coming early 2027 to PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In this adrenaline-fueled action-platformer, players will need to brawl their way out of corrupted worlds with their dragon-god companion, no matter what enemy or challenge stands in their way. Prepare for your rise as a divine champion with Elta: Defy All Gods‘ new public demo, available on all platforms October 1.
A new take on the action-platformer genre from Afterburner Studios
Developed by the indie team behind Dreamscaper, Elta: Defy All Gods aims to carve out a new space in the action-platformer genre by taking inspiration from both brawlers and 3D metroidvania games to create a fresh, high-octane, gameplay-first experience.
“For our second title we’ve gone much bigger, taking all we’ve learned about weighty combat, satisfying game feel, and fluid action to another level,” said Ian Cofino, Co-Founder & Game Director at Afterburner Studios. “Focus Entertainment has been a terrific partner in our goal to create a world-class action title, enabling our team to realize a very ambitious vision.”
Elta: Defy All Godsis planned for release in early 2027 onPC (Steam),Xbox Series X|SandPlayStation 5. To let all players experience what makes Elta: Defy All Gods stand out among action-platformers, a free demo featuring the beginning of the game will be available October 1 on all platforms. Wishlist now and keep an eye on Focus Entertainment’s official channels to stay updated on the game!
About Elta: Defy All Gods
Brawl your way out of corrupted worlds alongside your dragon-god companion in an adrenaline-fueled action-platformer blending free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration. Become the champion of your fallen god, Elta.
Show your fighting prowess with intense melee combat, mixing lethal martial arts and devastating magic attacks in explosive group fights
Explore three winding science-fantasy worlds, and chain your traversal abilities to reach new areas and discover their hidden secrets
Hone your skills and become stronger alongside Elta, walking in the steps of your ancestors to unlock new fighting moves and acrobatic skills
Bring down the gods who wronged your people, exiled for centuries, and help Elta set things right to pave the way for a brighter future
About Afterburner Studios
Ready to try a new approach to making games outside of the large studio system, Afterburner Studios was founded in the summer of 2018 by Robert Taylor, Ian Cofino and Paul Svoboda with a mission to create evocative action experiences that put fun first.
Their debut title, Dreamscaper, launched in August of 2021 on PC and Switch, then Xbox and Game Pass the following year. Since release, Dreamscaper has garnered critical praise and reached over 750,000 players.
The only person you can rely on is yourself. And another yourself. And another. Silver Lining Interactive and 11 bit studios are thrilled to announce that The Alters Complete Edition, inclusive of Last Variable DLC, will officially launch for PlayStation 5 on 20 November for £34.99/€39.99/$39.99.
In The Alters, you play as Jan Dolski, a simple worker attempting to outrun a deadly sunrise in a massive rolling base on a deadly planet. To survive, Jan extracts the quantum element Rapidium to forge “Alters” – cloned versions of himself rooted in the life choices he never made.
Along with the complete base game and 4 Deluxe Outfits, The Alters Complete Edition comes fully integrated with the new story expansion, Last Variable. This major story DLC focuses on the Jan Scientist alter, who can finally pursue his true calling (outside of just survival) – research.
The Variable Left Behind
Following the base campaign’s split ending where Jan Scientist stays behind on the hostile planet, The Last Variable expansion adds roughly 20 hours of story content centered around managing a static underground base and specialized scientist clones. Together, your team works to unlock a mysterious surface ecosystem called the Oasis, weathering 13-year heat phases via cryosleep while surface-bound Alters age and endure harsh environmental threats. But will they change once faced with the vulnerability of ageing?
The Alters Complete Edition brings the definitive Jan Dolski survival experience to physical media for the very first time, packing both the acclaimed base game and The Last Variable expansion onto a single PlayStation 5 disc. Collectors can pre-order their copy today at major retailers ahead of its November 20th release.
The Alters Complete Edition – What’s Inside?
Base Game – Experience an award-winning, story-driven sci-fi survival game.
Last Variable DLC – Follow the story of Jan Scientist who stays behind on the planet. Average playtime is estimated at 20 hours.
4 Deluxe Outfits – Spacesuit and Tracksuit, in silver and gold options.
Developed by Portuguese studio Digitality Games, Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire is a fun action-farming roguelite set in Transylvania, the homeland of none other than Dracula. But Voltaire is not your average vampire. After an epiphany, the young vampire decides to give up blood and adopt a plant-based diet to prove to his father that there are other ways for a vampire to survive
During the day, players will have to grow their own crops using magical seeds, expand their farm, and explore new territories while gathering the food needed to make Voltaire stronger. Every crop grown will be one step closer to becoming the world’s first vegan vampire.
But once night falls, things will get complicated. Dracula is not willing to accept his son’s choices and will send his minions to destroy his crops and force him back onto a “proper” vampire diet. Players will have to defend their crops against hordes of supernatural creatures and face powerful bosses using Voltaire’s vampiric abilities and powers.
Worshipis a Pikmin-inspired singleplayer roguelike set in an open world, where players take on the role of a cult leader recruiting an army of followers to prove their devotion to an eldritch god of their choosing. Blending the minion-management charm of Pikmin and the dark whimsy of Cult of the Lamb, Worship invites players to command their followers, draw blood-symbol rituals on the ground to cast spells, and forge their own path through run-based adventures.
Worship launched into Early Access on Steam in July 2025 and has been building a dedicated community since its announcement. The team is pleased to announce the official release date of Worship d for PC and PlayStation 5. Additional platforms are scheduled for 2027.
A Pikmin-like mix of RTS, exploration and puzzle solving.
Command an army of devout followers eager to die for the cause.
Draw blood symbols to cast devastating eldritch rituals on the nonbelievers.
Meaningful bosses that can singlehandedly end your cult.
Eldritch prophecies: Worship’s roguelite progression. Complete challenges during your runs to unlock new gods, more power, skins and more!
Vast open areas to explore and corrupt in a world on the verge of collapse.
Flavorful hand drawn animations in a distinctive black and white art style with scattered splashes of color.
The Depths of the Damned update introduces Spillway, a new mission which sends players into the deep and dangerous recesses of an unseen area of the Hive. The notorious domain of Tertiums Water Cartel is a sprawling labyrinth of tunnels, waterways and forgotten passages, crawling with chaos, decay and threats best left undisturbed. Spillway’s journey is far from straightforward. Strike teams must choose their paths wisely, some routes are more perilous than others. One thing is certain, all lead to the Prophet of Decay – a twisted Psyker boss encounter. The Spillway campaign is only the beginning, Depths of the Damned also introduces an array of new content! The Update will be available from September 29th on Steam, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Expanded Arsenal: The warband is expanding their armory against Chaos with six new weapons coming to Darktide! Players will be able to unleash a mix of both new weapon marks and weapon families accessible to a range of in-game classes.The new weapon marks include the Crusher Krourk MK VII, Double-Barrelled Shotgun Krouk Mk IV, Gromm Mk I Battle Maul and Mk V Slab Shield. For the new weapon families Darktide is introducing the Ogryn Cruncher, Huntsman’s Shotgun and the Ogryn Thugshot. For a more in depth breakdown of the weapons check out Fatsharks forums for an upcoming Feature Highlight.
Face The Prophet of Decay: Deep within the Hive, something has taken root. Little is yet known about the Prophet of Decay, save for one grim certainty…they are no ordinary spawn of Chaos. A powerful Psyker, the Prophet has made the depths its domain and what awaits the Strike Teams in the dark remains to be seen. More information on the Prophet of Decay will be revealed in the weeks ahead.
Other Transmissions from the Hive: Alongside the above the Depths of the Damned update will also feature additional content, such as a new live event, store rotation and quality of life improvements.
KOEI TECMO America and developer Gust in collaboration with TOHO Co, Ltd., announced The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, the first-ever console game adaptation of the popular franchise The Apothecary Diaries. Alongside Maomao and other iconic characters, fans will discover a new exclusive story and characters conceptualized by series author Hyuganatsu. The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother is currently in development and set to release early 2027 on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and PC via Steam®.
In The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, players follow Maomao, a pleasure-district apothecary who now works in the rear palace. She finds herself investigating the Five Mysteries and Five Curses, two chains of strange phenomena and conspiracies causing chaos throughout the rear palace, the pleasure district, and streets of the capital. During her investigation, she stumbles upon the would-be-suspect, a masked man calling himself the “imperial younger brother”. As rumors swirl, Maomao is roped into an investigation that will lead her to uncover a shocking secret that could destroy the imperial court.
To conduct their investigation, Maomao will be joined by familiar figures such as Jinshi, the influential eunuch of the rear palace, as well as new characters including Guanyu, a travelling actor whose fame is growing in the capital. To uncover the truth behind the Five Curses and the identity of the “imperial younger brother”, fans will need to explore, gather evidence, and organize the information at their disposal to make deductions, while also gathering apothecary ingredients to concoct the medicines.
During the investigation phase, players will be able to not only explore the scene, but also the surrounding city and the rear palace to find clues or interview witnesses. By venturing outside the city, Maomao will be able to gather the ingredients needed to concoct medicines that can serve as evidence or enable her to help her friends. Once the players have gathered enough information and evidence, they will be able to review them in the deduction phase.
Throughout the deduction phase, Maomao will review clues and succinctly summarize the facts to help her unravel the mystery and present her theory. However, simply presenting deductions will not always be enough, and fans will need to be able to present solid proof as the other party argues back. They will need to carefully select their answers by reviewing the information, present the relevant evidence by looking into Maomao’s notebook, or combine information together to convince the other party. The more information players gather, the more evidence they will be able to produce, helping them to solve the case.
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother will be presented in more detail during a special livestream broadcasted live from the KOEI TECMO stage at the Tokyo Game Show 2026 on Sept. 20, 2026, featuring the voice actors Aoi Yuki (Maomao), Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi) and Yohei Azakami (Guanyu).
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother is currently in development and is scheduled for release in early 2027 on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and PC Steam®. The game will include Japanese voices with English text.
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