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Incremental Infinity

Incremental Infinity

Release Date: Jul 20, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
58
Metacritic
—
Incremental Infinity

Incremental Infinity

Release Date: Jul 20, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
58
Metacritic
—
Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division

Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026
-27.4

Latest Review

Steven Landray at So Many Games

Aug 30, 2026 | Score 70

“Database Detective: Minor Crime Division is a Schrödinger’s Cat of educational content – on one hand it teaches concepts easily and practically, on the other hand it puts fun front and centre – it’s only when you open the box that you’ll find out if it’s useful for you. Either way, an entertaining, comical story wrapped in the interest of learning something new cannot be ignored – sadly, the game does lose half a star due to a current lack of accessibility options.”

Critics
70
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division

Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026

Latest review: Steven Landray at So Many Games

Fogpiercer

Fogpiercer

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026
-8.3

Latest Review

Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Jul 28, 2026 | Score 100

“I initially thought I was going to be overwhelmed by the mechanics in Fogpiercer. Thankfully they were easy to pick up and understand after a few short runs. The deckbuilding and strategy aspects make this roguelite stand out from others, on top of crisp graphics and audio. It’s definitely one I’m going to keep playing and I recommend you check it out as well. Well deserving of the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.”

Critics
76
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
Fogpiercer

Fogpiercer

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026

Latest review: Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Jul 28, 2026 | Score 100

“I initially thought I was going to be overwhelmed by the mechanics in Fogpiercer. Thankfully they were easy to pick up and understand after a few short runs. The deckbuilding and strategy aspects make this roguelite stand out from others, on top of crisp graphics and audio. It’s definitely one I’m going to keep playing and I recommend you check it out as well. Well deserving of the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.”

BARDA: Backpack Roguelike

BARDA: Backpack Roguelike

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026
-29.4

Latest Review

Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Jul 27, 2026 | Score 64

“While I appreciate people finding new types of games to give some roguelike twists to, Barda does too poor a job of helping the player get on board with what it’s trying to do”

Critics
64
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
BARDA: Backpack Roguelike

BARDA: Backpack Roguelike

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026

Latest review: Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Jul 27, 2026 | Score 64

“While I appreciate people finding new types of games to give some roguelike twists to, Barda does too poor a job of helping the player get on board with what it’s trying to do”

Desktop Explorer

Desktop Explorer

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026
-16.6

Latest Review

Charlotte Huston at Minimap

Aug 6, 2026 | Score 60

“Within the first chapter, you see Desktop Explorer have all the tools to make its mark as something unique within the Horror genre, yet it dips disappointingly into tropes we’ve all seen before, retreading ground which has been walked thousands of times.”

Critics
80
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
Desktop Explorer

Desktop Explorer

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026

Latest review: Charlotte Huston at Minimap

Aug 6, 2026 | Score 60

“Within the first chapter, you see Desktop Explorer have all the tools to make its mark as something unique within the Horror genre, yet it dips disappointingly into tropes we’ve all seen before, retreading ground which has been walked thousands of times.”

Fixforce

Fixforce

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026
-14.4

Latest Review

Jamie Collyer at Xbox Tavern

Jul 17, 2026 | Score 78

“Overall though, there’s a lot of charm to Fixforce. It can be frustrating, and the RNG can feel like it’s working against us at times, but get a few friends in for an evening and the co-op building/collecting can be a blast once we get into the swing of things.”

Critics
78
Steam
92
Metacritic
—
Fixforce

Fixforce

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026

Latest review: Jamie Collyer at Xbox Tavern

Jul 17, 2026 | Score 78

“Overall though, there’s a lot of charm to Fixforce. It can be frustrating, and the RNG can feel like it’s working against us at times, but get a few friends in for an evening and the co-op building/collecting can be a blast once we get into the swing of things.”

Ghost Keeper

Ghost Keeper

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-12.5

Latest Review

Nicola Lecis at STWGames Italia

Aug 14, 2026 | Score 65

“Ghost Keeper started out with everything it needed to fill a void that had lasted over twenty years, boasting a pleasant Victorian atmosphere, excellent voice acting in the original language, and mansions rich in detail and featuring remarkable lighting. Unfortunately, the gameplay experience ends up getting lost in a maze of missed opportunities: the NPCs’ overly passive and erratic AI, combined with clunky controls, a restricted camera, and an unnecessarily complicated set of powers, disrupts the rhythm of what should have been a thrilling domino effect of terror. The result is a lackluster title, at times repetitive and lacking the bite and immediacy of its illustrious spiritual predecessor.”

Critics
65
Steam
78
Metacritic
—
Ghost Keeper

Ghost Keeper

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Nicola Lecis at STWGames Italia

Happy's Humble Burger Cult

Happy's Humble Burger Cult

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-27.2

Latest Review

Zoey Handley at Maximum Utmost

Aug 16, 2026 | Score 60

“While I can’t be sure how everything fits together when played with others, even the solo play of Happy’s Humble Burger Cult is an enjoyable slice of job. It’s definitely not Overcooked in terms of depth, and the horror is pushed out of the way to make room for hijinks, but the care that Scythe Studios always put into the small details elevates it. Really, it’s not made from the freshest ingredients, but it’s a tasty sandwich that gives you what you paid for.”

Critics
60
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
Happy's Humble Burger Cult

Happy's Humble Burger Cult

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Zoey Handley at Maximum Utmost

Aug 16, 2026 | Score 60

MAVRIX By Matt Jones

MAVRIX By Matt Jones

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
+4.5

Latest Review

Jaroslav Otčenáš at SECTOR.sk

Aug 7, 2026 | Score 75

“Cooling off in this heat with a fast downhill bike ride through forests and mountains seems like a great idea. The game's open world is vast, the riding is unrealistic, and the bikes cannot be customized.”

Critics
85
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
MAVRIX By Matt Jones

MAVRIX By Matt Jones

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Jaroslav Otčenáš at SECTOR.sk

Aug 7, 2026 | Score 75

“Cooling off in this heat with a fast downhill bike ride through forests and mountains seems like a great idea. The game's open world is vast, the riding is unrealistic, and the bikes cannot be customized.”

Dead Weight

Dead Weight

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-9.7

Latest Review

Cosmin Vasile at Softpedia

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 85

“Dead Weight is not perfect. The game’s economy doesn’t feel balanced, and there’s plenty of randomness in the game to make you scratch your head at times. But that doesn’t really matter, in the end.”

Critics
74
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
Dead Weight

Dead Weight

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Cosmin Vasile at Softpedia

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 85

“Dead Weight is not perfect. The game’s economy doesn’t feel balanced, and there’s plenty of randomness in the game to make you scratch your head at times. But that doesn’t really matter, in the end.”

Petunia's Purgatory

Petunia's Purgatory

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Petunia's Purgatory

Petunia's Purgatory

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
N/A
Critics
—
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Wreck Runners

Wreck Runners

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-11.8

Latest Review

James Fraser-Smith at MKAU Gaming

Jul 25, 2026 | Score 75

“While it still has room to grow in enemy variety, item explanation and mission diversity, the core gameplay loop remains strong. The combination of physics-driven teamwork, extraction mechanics and supernatural exploration gives Wreck Runners an identity all its own. If you’ve been looking for the next great cooperative game to enjoy with friends, this is one worth climbing aboard for.”

Critics
67
Steam
78
Metacritic
—
Wreck Runners

Wreck Runners

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: James Fraser-Smith at MKAU Gaming

Jul 25, 2026 | Score 75

“While it still has room to grow in enemy variety, item explanation and mission diversity, the core gameplay loop remains strong. The combination of physics-driven teamwork, extraction mechanics and supernatural exploration gives Wreck Runners an identity all its own. If you’ve been looking for the next great cooperative game to enjoy with friends, this is one worth climbing aboard for.”

Looking for Fael

Looking for Fael

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-21.3

Latest Review

Derek Johnson at Jump Dash Roll

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 80

“Looking for Fael proves that clever puzzles don't need obscure solutions - they just need great design.”

Critics
77
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Looking for Fael

Looking for Fael

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Derek Johnson at Jump Dash Roll

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 80

“Looking for Fael proves that clever puzzles don't need obscure solutions - they just need great design.”

-21.3
Critics
77
Steam
98
Metacritic
—
Powerwash Simulator 2: Star Wars Pack

Powerwash Simulator 2: Star Wars Pack

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
+7.0

Latest Review

Carlos França Junior at GameBlast

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 65

“The PowerWash Simulator 2 – Star Wars Pack could have been a dream expansion, but it suffers from performance issues that weren't present before. The elements from the film franchise were well chosen, fitting the game's established style, but the absence of background music was particularly noticeable here, given the saga's iconic musical legacy surrounding its heroes and villains.”

Critics
80
Steam
73
Metacritic
—
Powerwash Simulator 2: Star Wars Pack

Powerwash Simulator 2: Star Wars Pack

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Carlos França Junior at GameBlast

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 65

Go-Go Town!

Go-Go Town!

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-12.9

Latest Review

Cosmin Vasile at Softpedia

Jul 23, 2026 | Score 80

“Being the mayor of a cozy town in Go-Go Town! has been a great adventure. It has its frustrating moments, and some tourists were very difficult to deal with. But it certainly adds a cozy appeal to city management, and the game does provide you with plenty of leeway as well.”

Critics
81
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Go-Go Town!

Go-Go Town!

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Cosmin Vasile at Softpedia

Jul 23, 2026 | Score 80

“Being the mayor of a cozy town in Go-Go Town! has been a great adventure. It has its frustrating moments, and some tourists were very difficult to deal with. But it certainly adds a cozy appeal to city management, and the game does provide you with plenty of leeway as well.”

Farlands

Farlands

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-13.7

Latest Review

Victor Bocato at NintendoBoy

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 90

“While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, this title invests heavily in immersive aspects, to the point of surpassing the usual quality of the Stardew Valley experience.”

Critics
76
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
Farlands

Farlands

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Victor Bocato at NintendoBoy

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 90

“While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, this title invests heavily in immersive aspects, to the point of surpassing the usual quality of the Stardew Valley experience.”

K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut

K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
+12.2

Latest Review

David Cabezas at TwoHitGames

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 70

“K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut successfully captures the excitement and pressure of managing aspiring idols, even if its repetitive structure holds it back over time.”

Critics
68
Steam
56
Metacritic
—
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut

K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: David Cabezas at TwoHitGames

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 70

“K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut successfully captures the excitement and pressure of managing aspiring idols, even if its repetitive structure holds it back over time.”

Heave Ho 2

Heave Ho 2

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-6.8

Latest Review

Stefan L at TheSixthAxis

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 80

“There's a lot of fun to be had in Heave Ho 2, whether you're playing with one friend or in a group of four, together or online. Le Cartel has taken the swinging puzzle platforming of the original and built so many great new settings and inventive ideas around it. One or two more awkward elements can grate, but then you've got that perfect chancer move to fling yourself with perfect precision from start to end and the roar of surprised delight. A great sequel.”

Critics
84
Steam
91
Metacritic
—
Heave Ho 2

Heave Ho 2

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Stefan L at TheSixthAxis

Jul 29, 2026 | Score 80

“There's a lot of fun to be had in Heave Ho 2, whether you're playing with one friend or in a group of four, together or online. Le Cartel has taken the swinging puzzle platforming of the original and built so many great new settings and inventive ideas around it. One or two more awkward elements can grate, but then you've got that perfect chancer move to fling yourself with perfect precision from start to end and the roar of surprised delight. A great sequel.”

70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X

70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-18.8

Latest Review

Use a Potion Staff at Use a Potion

Jul 30, 2026 | Score 80

“With a dedication to preservation and engaging action, 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X definitely deserves your attention. Yes, it can be a bit clunky, and sure, it can be tough, but it also delivers a shoot ‘em up experience that’s fun, looks great, and is deceptively strategic. It’s clear that a lot of love and attention went into making this the definitive way to experience Geppy-X, so if you’re a fan of the genre or simply appreciate old-school preservation, it’s a must-play.”

Critics
76
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X

70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Use a Potion Staff at Use a Potion

Jul 30, 2026 | Score 80

Pathogenic

Pathogenic

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026
-3.0

Latest Review

Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Jul 18, 2026 | Score 90

“Like a most deadly pandemic, Pathogenic has flown under the radar, but is soon to explode across the population and infect us all with a good time. This excellent twin-stick bullet-hell shooter boasts great mechanics and a strong theme to showcase them, one that left my skin crawling in all the best ways.”

Critics
90
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
Pathogenic

Pathogenic

Release Date: Jul 16, 2026

Latest review: Erik Hodges at Try Hard Guides

Jul 18, 2026 | Score 90

“Like a most deadly pandemic, Pathogenic has flown under the radar, but is soon to explode across the population and infect us all with a good time. This excellent twin-stick bullet-hell shooter boasts great mechanics and a strong theme to showcase them, one that left my skin crawling in all the best ways.”

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Aug 30, 2026 | Score 70

“Database Detective: Minor Crime Division is a Schrödinger’s Cat of educational content – on one hand it teaches concepts easily and practically, on the other hand it puts fun front and centre – it’s only when you open the box that you’ll find out if it’s useful for you. Either way, an entertaining, comical story wrapped in the interest of learning something new cannot be ignored – sadly, the game does lose half a star due to a current lack of accessibility options.”

-27.4
Critics
70
Steam
97
Metacritic
—
-8.3
Critics
76
Steam
84
Metacritic
—
-29.4
Critics
64
Steam
94
Metacritic
—
-16.6
Critics
80
Steam
96
Metacritic
—
-14.4
Critics
78
Steam
92
Metacritic
—

Aug 14, 2026 | Score 65

“Ghost Keeper started out with everything it needed to fill a void that had lasted over twenty years, boasting a pleasant Victorian atmosphere, excellent voice acting in the original language, and mansions rich in detail and featuring remarkable lighting. Unfortunately, the gameplay experience ends up getting lost in a maze of missed opportunities: the NPCs’ overly passive and erratic AI, combined with clunky controls, a restricted camera, and an unnecessarily complicated set of powers, disrupts the rhythm of what should have been a thrilling domino effect of terror. The result is a lackluster title, at times repetitive and lacking the bite and immediacy of its illustrious spiritual predecessor.”

-12.5
Critics
65
Steam
78
Metacritic
—

“While I can’t be sure how everything fits together when played with others, even the solo play of Happy’s Humble Burger Cult is an enjoyable slice of job. It’s definitely not Overcooked in terms of depth, and the horror is pushed out of the way to make room for hijinks, but the care that Scythe Studios always put into the small details elevates it. Really, it’s not made from the freshest ingredients, but it’s a tasty sandwich that gives you what you paid for.”

-27.2
Critics
60
Steam
87
Metacritic
—
+4.5
Critics
85
Steam
81
Metacritic
—
-9.7
Critics
74
Steam
83
Metacritic
—
-11.8
Critics
67
Steam
78
Metacritic
—

“The PowerWash Simulator 2 – Star Wars Pack could have been a dream expansion, but it suffers from performance issues that weren't present before. The elements from the film franchise were well chosen, fitting the game's established style, but the absence of background music was particularly noticeable here, given the saga's iconic musical legacy surrounding its heroes and villains.”

+7.0
Critics
80
Steam
73
Metacritic
—
-12.9
Critics
81
Steam
93
Metacritic
—
-13.7
Critics
76
Steam
90
Metacritic
—
+12.2
Critics
68
Steam
56
Metacritic
—
-6.8
Critics
84
Steam
91
Metacritic
—

“With a dedication to preservation and engaging action, 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X definitely deserves your attention. Yes, it can be a bit clunky, and sure, it can be tough, but it also delivers a shoot ‘em up experience that’s fun, looks great, and is deceptively strategic. It’s clear that a lot of love and attention went into making this the definitive way to experience Geppy-X, so if you’re a fan of the genre or simply appreciate old-school preservation, it’s a must-play.”

-18.8
Critics
76
Steam
95
Metacritic
—
-3.0
Critics
90
Steam
93
Metacritic
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