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Forever Ago Review - Beautiful Art, Heavy Themes, Limited Interactivity
Forever Ago is an adventure/walking simulator/visual novel game about an elderly man fulfilling difficult tasks through an emotional road trip.
Cats in the Shell Is Fighting Onto Steam Early Access on 30 January 2026
Show Off Your Pawsome Powers in Cats in the Shell Cat lovers and mech fans have a new reason to get excited. Raven Studio and publisher Infini Fun have announced that Cats in the Shell, a mech-building roguelike auto battler, will launch into Steam Early Access on January 20, 2027. Better yet, players can jump into its debut demo today, which will be a part of Steam Next Fest.
Order of the Sinking Star Review - Masterclass in Puzzle Design
Order of the Sinking Star, is an audacious game but will its intricate puzzles showcase Blow’s mastery of the genre?
Evil Moon: Unspoken Is Bringing a Nun With a Gun to Steam Next Fest
Enter City of Abbadox in Evil Moon: Unspoken If you’ve ever wondered what a Metroidvania mixed with a classic boomer shooter would look like, Evil Moon: Unspoken might have the answer. Swedish solo developer Niklas Hallin has revealed that the first-person action game will bring its unusual blend of exploration, gunplay, and retro-inspired visuals to Steam Next Fest on 19 October in a demo.
Tree of Savior Adds New Officiant Class and Completely Revamps Archaeology
New Features Await in Tree of Savior Tree of Savior has just received a major update, bringing a brand-new class and a revamped Archaeology system to the MMORPG. Developer IMCGames has introduced the Officiant, a special class built around area-of-effect magic and battlefield control, alongside a complete overhaul of the game’s Archaeology system.
Xbox Makes a Major Move for GTA 6 With Exclusive Streaming Rights
Xbox May Have Just Scored a Huge Advantage With GTA 6 Xbox may have just landed a major advantage ahead of the launch of GTA 6. According to a new report, Microsoft has secured exclusive streaming rights for Rockstar’s highly anticipated open-world blockbuster through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Houston, We Have a Spungus Wants You to Nuke a Giant Alien Mushroom
Fight a Giant Space Mushroom in Houston, We Have a Spungus Independent studio Knifing Mantis has announced Houston, We Have a Spungus, an unusual tower defense game that replaces traditional enemy waves with one gigantic and very much alive space mushroom. The game is coming to PC via Steam in early 2027, with its Steam page and announcement trailer now live.
FLING UP TOGETHER Shows off Chaotic 2-Player Co-Op Gameplay
Reach New Heights in FLING UP TOGETHER One rope. Two players. Zero room for mistakes. FLING UP TOGETHER turns platforming into a chaotic test of teamwork, timing, and trust. OFF BOX Studios has released a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming 2-player co-op physics platformer, giving players a closer look at the unusual rope-based gameplay. A free demo is also available now on Steam, so fans can jump in and see how long their friendship survives.
Lostbound Launches on Steam With a Terrifying Enemy That Destroys Your Path
The Hand Is Coming for You in Lostbound Think you can outrun a world that’s literally disappearing behind you? Lostbound is putting that idea to the test. Indie developer Tenkarider and publisher Tambù Digital have officially launched the roguelite survival adventure on PC via Steam, sending players into a mysterious world where every move could be their last.
GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT Just Dropped an Awesome Gameplay Walkthrough Trailer
GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT Shows Off Its Explosive Combat Bandai Namco Entertainment America has unveiled a new gameplay walkthrough trailer for GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, giving fans a closer look at the upcoming action game’s fast-paced combat, mission structure, and deep mobile suit customization ahead of its March 5, 2027 launch. You can check it out for yourself right below.
Fortnite Gets a Taste of Arrakis With Dune: Awakening Crossover
Watch Out! Shai-Hulud Is Wrecking Fortnite Arrakis has officially invaded Fortnite. Funcom has teamed up with Meta4 Interactive’s Power Up team to bring a special Dune: Awakening experience to select Fortnite Creator Islands, letting players unleash sandworms, collect iconic weapons, and earn Arrakis-themed rewards.
Gargoyle Garden Announced for Steam With Magical Plants and Cozy Gameplay
Wishlist Gargoyle Garden Right Now Looking for a cozy game where you can forget about the chaos of everyday life and simply grow some magical plants? Gargoyle Garden might be worth keeping an eye on.
March of the Kingdom Demo Lets You Create the Ultimate Hero Squad
Welcome to March of the Kingdom If you enjoy roguelites but want something that puts the focus on building the perfect team, March of the Kingdom might be worth checking out. The party-based auto-battler roguelite from SirTotti has released a demo, giving players a chance to assemble their own squad and throw them into battles across a stylish 2.5D pixel-art world.
Damned 2 Is Getting a Major Horror Update Just in Time for Halloween
The Fallen Returns in Damned 2 Halloween will be a little more terrifying for Damned 2 players. Publisher Nuntius Games and Brazilian developer 9heads Game Studios have announced The Fallen Update, a major new content drop arriving for the asymmetric horror game’s Early Access version on October 19.
The Vessel Puts a Mind-Bending Twist on Puzzle Games
Every Decision Matters in The Vessel Puzzle games are all about making you think, but The Vessel is taking that idea a step further. Solo developer Fist Pump Games has revealed its upcoming puzzle adventure, challenging players to control two characters simultaneously and get both of them safely through each room.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Marks 4th Anniversary With Special Livestream This Month
Prepare to Witness What’s Next for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is getting ready to celebrate its fourth anniversary, and SHIFT UP has some big plans in store. Level Infinite and SHIFT UP have announced a special 4th Anniversary livestream that will reveal the game’s biggest update of the year.
MarchMallows Brings Chaotic Co-Op Puzzle Action to Steam With New Playtest
Keep the Adorable Marchies Alive in MarchMallows Looking for a chaotic co-op game where keeping your adorable little characters alive is easier said than done? MarchMallows might be worth checking out. Perfect Execution Games has officially opened the Steam playtest for its Lemmings-inspired puzzle game, allowing up to four players to work together, or blame each other when everything goes horribly wrong.
I Am Plague Turns Thousands of Rats Into an Unstoppable Horde
Become the Leader of Rats in I Am Plague Digital Vortex and developer Greedy Games have unveiled I Am Plague, a dark incremental roguelite that puts players in control of a growing swarm of rats determined to conquer a massive underground fortress. Alongside the reveal, the developers have launched an open playtest on PC via Steam, running through October 19.
Atomic Owl Takes Flight With a Physical PS5 Release This December
The Atomic Owl Is Coming to Your Shelf Fans of stylish action platformers will soon have another reason to add Atomic Owl to their physical collection. Eastasiasoft has announced that the hack-and-slash adventure will receive a physical release for PlayStation 5 in Asia this December, with both Standard and Deluxe Editions now available for pre-order.
Farm to Table Just Got Bigger With New Land, Ranchers and Controller Support
New Features Await in Farm to Table Farm to Table just got a whole lot bigger. indieGiant Games has released a major Early Access update for its cozy farming and restaurant management sim, giving players more land to work with, new automation options, controller support, and plenty of quality-of-life improvements.
Cygames Returns as Sponsor of the Breeders’ Cup Sprint for Third Year
Yet Another Awesome Partnership From Cygames Cygames is once again stepping into the world of horse racing. The Japanese game developer and publisher has partnered with Breeders’ Cup Limited for the third consecutive year, returning as the sponsor of the Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Nacon Announces Revolution 5 Unlimited Controller
Nacon Unveils Their Latest Gaming tech keeps advancing. Of course, this means that it also keeps improving. With every iteration your favorite headphones, keyboards, mice, and obviously, controllers keep pushing the boundaries of what gaming gear can do. And Nacon’s latest controller is no exception to this rule. Earlier in October, Nacon proudly unveiled the latest in their Revolution Range of controllers: the Revolution 5 Unlimited (R5U).
Worm Capitalist Announces Publishing Partnership With Ivy Juice
Time to Haul the Money in Worm Capitalist Ever wondered what it would be like to run a business where your biggest source of income is worm poop? Probably not, but Ivy Juice and solo developer Tikotey are making it a reality with Worm Capitalist, a bizarre new incremental game that turns hungry worms into a surprisingly serious business.
Flashes of Chaos Has a Release Date, and Things Are About to Get Explosive
Unleash Mayhem in the Flashes of Chaos Get ready to turn a ruined research facility into your personal playground of destruction. Brainburn Studio has announced that its fast-paced roguelike top-down shooter, Flashes of Chaos, will launch on PC via Steam on November 6, 2026.
Siege of Akanor Will Begin Defending on Steam This November
Get Ready for Some Epic Battles in Siege of Akanor Tower defense is about to get a lot more hands-on. Independent studio North Sun Games has announced that Siege of Akanor will launch on November 6, 2026, bringing its mix of castle defense and third-person medieval combat to PC via Steam for $8.99. Players can also grab the game at a 15% launch discount during its first 10 days.
MOLTYN Demo Launches Tomorrow, Letting Players Destroy Cities With Superpowers
Wield Unimaginable Powers in MOLTYN Ever wanted to know what would happen if you had the power to freeze an ocean, melt buildings, summon storms, or simply drop a nuke on a city? MOLTYN is here to let you find out.
Scopa Sweep Demo Brings Italian Card Game Chaos to Steam
Build the Perfect Card Strategy in Scopa Sweep Think you know your way around a card table? Scopa Sweep is here to make things a lot more chaotic. Static Fire Games has released a new demo for its roguelike take on the classic Italian card game Scopa, and it’s now available to play on Steam.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] Review - Not Every Heart Belongs Here
The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] combines three different bundles to leave you with no excuse about finally playing these games.
THE GROUNDSKEEPER Steam Page Is Now Live With a Playtest Announced for November
Maintain a Haunted Mansion in THE GROUNDSKEEPER If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a cleaning simulator dropped you into a haunted mansion, THE GROUNDSKEEPER might have the answer. Solo indie developer DTheProDev has officially launched the Steam page for the upcoming first-person simulation-horror game, with its first playtest planned for November.
Crown Control Is Scheduled to Arrive on Steam in Q4 2026
Restore Order in Crown Control Melioarc has officially announced that Crown Control is coming to Steam in Q1 2026, bringing a mix of turn-based combat, deckbuilding, and roguelike progression. The game will also support controllers and be compatible with Steam Deck and ROG Ally. You can take a look at the official trailer below to get a glimpse of the action ahead.
BOBABOMB Just Dropped Two Trailers and Confirmed Its Demo Release Date
Prepare to Get Boba-Bombed Get ready to turn your friends into sticky targets. Two Shrimps Studio has released two new trailers for BOBABOMB, its colorful third-person party game, while confirming that the game’s Steam demo will launch on October 7.
Stolen Realm 2 Revealed With New Worlds, Enemies, and Endless Build Options
Prepare to Set Your Foot in Stolen Realms 2 The Realm is about to get a whole lot weirder. Burst2Flame Games has officially revealed Stolen Realm 2, the sequel to its turn-based RPG, promising bigger adventures, stranger worlds, and even more freedom when it comes to building your perfect character.
Town of Tinysville Will Make City Building Seriously Addictive on 4 December
One Bad Building Could Ruin Everything in the Town of Tinysville Forget fighting monsters and stacking damage cards. Town of Tinysville is putting a strategic spin on the roguelike deckbuilder formula by making city building the main event. Solo developer 7Seven Studios has announced that the game will launch on Steam on December 4, 2026.
VMX Is Now Available on Meta Quest, Putting VR Riding in Your Hands
Show Off Your Tricks in VMX Ready to hit the ramps without actually heading to the skatepark? VMX is now available on Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3, bringing its physics-driven BMX, mountain bike, and scooter experience to standalone VR. Developed by Break Free Interactive, the game is available now through the Meta Store for $14.99 / £11.99 / €13.99.
Bottled by Bears Will Let You Build a Honey Empire This November
Grab Your Honey Jars in Bottled by Bears Looking for something a little more relaxing than your usual action-packed games? Bottled By Bears, a cozy idle management game from indie developer Monoii Studio, is buzzing toward Steam. The game will officially launch on November 11, 2026, and players can get an early taste during Steam Next Fest, which runs from October 19 to October 26.
This Harry Potter Quidditch Controller Brings Wizarding World Style to Xbox
Harry Potter Quidditch Controller is a magical mix of Quidditch-inspired style, strong features, and Xbox-ready performance.
Moonychka’s Cosplay is Downright Enchanting
This week, COGconnected presents a look at the work of Moonychka, a long-time Sailor Moon fan whose cosplay is positively magical.
Trivia Murder Party 3 is Changing the Formula
Trivia Murder Party 3 is in early access now, offering hundreds of questions and a new setting for players to sink their teeth into.
Real Players, HD Streams: What To Expect From A Live Esports Broadcast
Real Players, HD Streams: What To Expect From A Live Esports Broadcast The post Real Players, HD Streams: What To Expect From A Live Esports Broadcast appeared first on COGconnected.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review - Maximum Velocity
Will Star Wars: Galactic Racer manage to infuse the high-octane races and blistering speed of its predecessor?
The Last Cat in the Universe Launches on Nintendo Switch This Month
Build the Best Cozy Home in the Last Cat of the Universe The Last Cat in the Universe is getting ready to make the jump to Nintendo Switch. Apamate Studio has announced that the incremental narrative game will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 29, following its Steam release earlier this April.
Signal Veil Announced as 90s Anime-Inspired Survival Horror for PC and Consoles
The Dead Are Calling in Signal Veil If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if classic survival horror collided with a creepy 90s anime, Signal Veil might be worth keeping an eye on. Tokyo-based publisher Serafini Productions and Chilean indie studio Time Hunters have revealed the third-person survival horror game, complete with its first trailer.
Demidoff Corp Takes Players Into a Twisted World of Ural Folklore
Join the Playtest for Demidoff Corp Right Now Targem Games, the studio behind Crossout, is stepping into a very different kind of adventure with Demidoff Corp, a new 2D Metroidvania that blends Souls-like combat with the strange and mysterious world of Ural folklore.
Sous Raccoon Is Now Fully Cooked With Its Huge 1.0 Launch
Try Not to Get Fired in Sous Raccoon Raccoons are officially ready to get back in the kitchen. Novice Flow’s Sous Raccoon has launched its full 1.0 version on Steam, bringing the cooking roguelite out of Early Access with a stack of new content. This includes Endless Mode, online co-op, a final boss, new minigames, and plenty of ways to customize your raccoon.
STAR BIRDS Takes Factory Building to the Next Level With Antimatter Update
The Strangelets Mystery Continues in STAR BIRDS Toukana Interactive and kurzgesagt have launched the Antimatter Update for STAR BIRDS, bringing a fresh batch of content to the factory-building and resource-management game. Available now on Steam, the update adds Level 15, new technologies and buildings, and a brand-new challenge system for Free Play Mode.
Tavern Keeper Gets Major “We Dig Deeper” Update With More Room to Build
Time to Go Deeper in Tavern Keeper If you’ve been looking for an excuse to return to your fantasy tavern, Greenheart Games has just delivered one. Tavern Keeper has received its second major update, titled “We Dig Deeper,” bringing more content, creative freedom, and plenty of new management challenges to the Early Access simulation.
Transit Revealed During Insider Gaming’s 28 Games Later Horror Showcase
The World Is Dying on Repeat in Transit A strange new horror adventure is heading our way, and Transit looks ready to take players on one seriously unsettling ride. The dark Nordic time-loop adventure made its trailer debut during Insider Gaming’s 28 Games Later horror showcase, putting its bizarre world and unsettling story on display.
Glory on Pluto Is Getting Ready for Launch With a Brand-New Demo
Prepare for the Takeoff in Gloru on Pluto Yogscast Games and Little Big Ears are giving space-loving roguelite fans another reason to get excited. Glory on Pluto has received a major new demo ahead of its full release on November 12, offering players a much better look at the chaotic rocket-building adventure.
Dark Pals: The 2nd Floor DLC Revealed With New Horrors and Story
The Next Chapter of Dark Pals: The 1st Floor Is on Its Way Skunx Games is taking players even deeper into its bizarre mascot-horror world with Dark Pals: The 2nd Floor, the upcoming DLC expansion for Dark Pals: The 1st Floor. The original game became a huge hit online, racking up more than one billion views across videos, livestreams, and social media in just two months.
Nova Era: Atom Opens Public Playtest for Its Spaceship MMORPG on Steam
Help Shape the World of Nova Era: Atom Nova Era: Atom is inviting PC players to take part in its latest public playtest, with the “Search, Strike, Extract” test now live on Steam. Publisher Hype Kid and developer Amazing Game have opened the doors to the spaceship MMORPG, giving players a chance to explore its sci-fi universe ahead of its full release.
Oaks vs Orcs Drops a Free Steam Demo Ahead of Its Release Next Year
Start Your Battle in Oaks vs Orcs Oaks vs Orcs is bringing a fresh twist to the strategy genre, and players can now try it for free. Chaos Theory Games has released a public demo for its roguelike strategy autobattler on Steam, giving players an early look at its unusual mix of deckbuilding, tactical combat, and forest management.
Grave Mistakes Unveiled for PC Along With an Announcement Trailer
Almost Time to Run a Funeral Home in Grave Mistakes Running a funeral home is already a difficult job, but Grave Mistakes takes things to a whole new level. Developer Happy Volcano and publisher Oro Interactive have revealed their upcoming co-op horror comedy, which lets up to four players work together to keep a very unusual family business running. The announcement also comes along with a new trailer that you can check out right below.
Burning Sword: Death Sun Gets a Brand-New Demo on Steam
Cut Down the Masters in Burning Sword: Death Sun Fans of wuxia-inspired action can now get an early taste of Burning Sword: Death Sun, as Nomadic Games and Rising Tide Publishing have released a brand-new demo on Steam. The demo is available to play for free, and the devs have rebuilt it to get players into the sword-swinging action much faster.
SCP: Project Pneuma Invites Players Into a Nightmare With New Steam Demo
Reality Is Falling Apart in SCP: Project Pneuma The containment breach has officially begun. Indian developer and publisher Zatun has released the demo for SCP: Project Pneuma, giving horror fans their first chance to step into its unsettling world. The demo is available to download now through Steam.
Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Impressions - Iconic Franchise Re-Emerges
Marcus Fenix and Bravo Squad encounter the locust army for the first time in Gears of War: E-Day. Learn more with our campaign impressions.
The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games September 2026
A brief summary of COGconnected’s monthly reviews, featuring the highest and lowest ranked games from September 2026.
Splinter Cell Remake Isn’t Dead Yet as Ubisoft Posts New Job Openings
Splinter Cell Remake Shows Signs of Life Ubisoft’s Splinter Cell remake may have gone quiet, but the project doesn’t appear to have disappeared. Nearly five years after the remake was first announced, the company has yet to show any gameplay or release a proper trailer, but new job listings suggest development is still moving forward behind the scenes.
What Social Casino Platforms Can Learn from Modern Mobile Game Design
Learn how social casino platforms connect with mobile game design through short sessions, virtual coins, rewards, events, and community features.
Topdeck Automat Is Battling Its Way to Steam on 16 November 2026
Prepare for Awesome Battles in Topdeck Automat Office robots are taking up arms against an alien invasion in Topdeck Automat, a new roguelike card-based auto-battler launching on November 16. A new trailer has confirmed the release date, while a demo is already available on Steam for players who want to try it early.
Piercing Is Bringing Its Brutal Rhythmic Action on Steam on 13 November
Feel the Rhythm in PIERCING Things are about to get seriously weird when PIERCING launches on Steam on November 13, 2026. Developed by solo creator Buri Games, this rhythm-action game mixes fast-paced gameplay with a surprisingly painful punishment system, and a brand-new trailer gives players a closer look at what to expect.
Dawn of War IV Reveals Blood Ravens and Dark Angels in New CGI Trailer
An Epic Team-up Awaits in Dawn of War IV Deep Silver and KING Art Games have revealed a new CGI trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, giving fans a closer look at the Space Marines and the battle unfolding on Kronus.
Megabit and Aska Studios Joins Forces to Bring Gang of Frogs to Life
Wishlist Gang of Frogs on Steam Right Now Megabit and indie developer Aska Studios have announced a new partnership for Gang of Frogs, an action-packed co-op shooter that puts players in control of a group of heavily armed frog outlaws. The game will be coming out in Early Access next year, so make sure to keep an eye out.
AFTERMATH: Bunker Trader Will Begin Trading on Steam This December
Become the Best Trading Hub in AFTERMATH: Bunker Trader The apocalypse may have destroyed the world, but that doesn’t mean business has to stop. Independent German-Hungarian developer Daxin has announced AFTERMATH: Bunker Trader, a new simulation game that puts players in charge of a bunker where survivors come to trade, stock up, and stay alive.
Bitiverse Shows off Its 1-Bit MMORPG With an Official Reveal Trailer
Check Out What’s Cooking in Bitiverse Bitiverse, a free-to-play 1-bit MMORPG from solo developer Fortisq, has received its official reveal trailer, giving players a closer look at its surprisingly deep player-driven world. You can have a look at it yourself right below.
Cleared Hot Blasts Its Chapter 2 Towards Release on 15 October
The Next Chapter of Cleared Hot Is on Its Way Cleared Hot is heading into the storm. MicroProse and Not Knowing Corporation have confirmed that Jungle Storm, the second campaign for the helicopter action game, will launch on October 15 as a free update for all players.
NOSTRA Has Officially Launched Its Alpha Demo on Steam
Set Your Foot on the Mysterious Continent of NOSTRA Dark fantasy JRPG NOSTRA has officially arrived on Steam with a new alpha demo, giving players an early look at the ambitious solo-developed project from Runecraft Studios.
Bloomies Lets You Raise Cute Creatures on Your Desktop This December
Wishlist Bloomies on Steam Right Now If you like the idea of having a bunch of tiny creatures hanging around your desktop while you work, Bloomies might be worth keeping an eye on. The cozy monster-collector from German developer Silvanuz will launch on Steam on December 3, 2026, and a new trailer has arrived to mark the announcement.
Okko the Exiled Ventures Onto Steam and GOG Today
Take Down the Demon Lord in Okko the Exiled Okko The Exiled is officially out now on PC, sending players straight into the demon-filled world of Kutala. The 2D action-adventure is available today on Steam and GOG.