Gravethorn is a dark 2D platformer that combines brutal souls like combat with non-linear exploration in the vein of a Metroidvania. You play as the Inquisitor, who has lost his memory, but not the burden of guilt. The world he explores is long infested with the roots of a curse that grow through stone, flesh, and dogma, binding church and earth in a single cycle of decay. Exploration is built around interconnected locations: ruined chapels, rotten forests, and dilapidated fortresses are connected by hidden routes and shortcuts that reveal themselves over time.

Jackal is a brutal top-down action game set in the criminal underworld of 1970s Las Vegas. You control a drug-addled hitman whose primary objective is the complete extermination of mafia clans. The core of the gameplay revolves around daring raids on hotels and casinos to empty their vaults. The protagonist must fight their way through hordes of enemies in rooms whose structure is algorithmically generated with each new launch. The game's visuals are stylized to resemble film posters of the era, and the narrative is steeped in the spirit of psychedelic noir. Matthew Curtis voices the central character.

Blind Touch is an immersive simulator in which the main objective is to navigate a world without using sight. A white cane is the only tool for interacting with the environment. Each touch of the cane on surfaces reveals the contours of objects, creating an aural and tactile map of the space. The protagonist, who has lost not only the ability to see but also his memories after an accident, is forced to relearn reality. Orientation in space depends entirely on hearing and touch. Directional sound helps pinpoint the location of walls, doors, and potential hazards, forming a coherent picture of the surrounding environment.

Imagine waking up on a crashed spaceship, stranded on a hostile alien planet, with no one to help you survive except yourself. Literally. That’s the wild premise of The Alters, a 2025 sci-fi survival and strategy game that’s about to blow your mind. Developed by the innovative folks at 11 bit studios, this Early Access title lets you clone alternate versions of yourself to tackle a world that’s as beautiful as it is deadly. Ready to meet your other selves and fight for survival? Let’s dive into why The Alters is the sci-fi adventure you can’t miss in 2025.

SECTOR ZERO protagonist, Alex, is an ordinary engineer who has had to don a special suit to escape various threats. He operates in a dangerous sci-fi world, where he encounters attacking alien life forms. This survival horror game puts you in the shoes of a character who lacks even the most basic weapons to combat the many dangers, so he must avoid enemies using a spacesuit. Alex works as a software engineer. One day, he wakes up in a strange space environment and realizes he has lost his memory. He doesn't know where he is or how he got there.

Stronghold Crusader Definitive Edition places the player in the historical context of the Crusades, where they will command armies in desert lands. Gameplay focuses on building a castle economy, managing production and creating troops for siege battles. Story campaigns cover the conflicts from the perspective of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, the ruler of the Ayyubid dynasty. Gamers will have to face 20 AI lords, each of whom uses unique fortress designs and tactical approaches to waging war. The main task is to build and defend the citadel while trying to capture enemy fortifications.

Resident Evil Village is an intense and action-packed survival horror game developed by CAPCOM Co. that is sure to keep players on the edge of their seats. As the latest installment in the acclaimed Resident Evil franchise, this game takes players on a thrilling journey through a world filled with danger, mystery, and suspense. Set in a remote European village, Resident Evil Village follows the story of protagonist Ethan Winters as he searches for his missing daughter. Along the way, players will encounter a variety of terrifying enemies, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover the dark secrets of the village and its inhabitants.

Abyss Bistro is an indie simulation game released in 2026 where players manage a unique restaurant set in a mysterious underwater world. The game focuses on calm progression thoughtful management and atmosphere. Instead of rushing the player it allows steady growth and creative decisions. Abyss Bistro is designed for players who enjoy relaxing simulation games with personality and depth.

Monster Train 2 is a strategy game in which players control an alliance of angels and demons aboard a train to battle the Titans who have invaded Heaven. The game features five distinct clans, each offering unique gameplay mechanics and strategies across three levels of vertical defense. Players build their decks through unit recruitment, card upgrades, and a new room and equipment card system that provides strategic advantages and unit upgrades. The game’s hub, the Covenant Outpost, serves as the central location for story progression.

Winnies Hole is an indie roguelite strategy game where you take on the role of a symbiotic virus spreading through its host. You must explore procedurally generated internal worlds, strategically placing Tetris-shaped virus blocks to capture cells, collect resources, and unlock new abilities. The game features a unique turn based combat system, in which available actions are randomly generated on a special Brain board each turn. This forces the player to carefully select block combinations to activate powerful combos and adapt to the limitations of the host's body.