Backpack Dungeon is an indie strategy RPG centered on an innovative inventory management system, where item placement is as important as the items themselves. The core gameplay mechanics transform your backpack into a tactical puzzle, where item effects are triggered based on their orientation, proximity to other items, and placement on the game grid. Players must carefully arrange gear of varying shapes and sizes to create optimal chain reactions and synergies, balancing active effects and passive bonuses in a confined space.

Battle Realms Zen Edition is a modern remaster of the popular real-time strategy game set in Eastern fantasy. Released two decades ago, the new version includes the original and the Winter of Wolf expansion. The developers have added a working multiplayer mode, fixed numerous bugs, supported modern monitors, and optimized the game for current operating systems. The creators also continued to develop their project further. This RTS has only two resources: rice and water. Peasants extract water and grow food in the fields. They can become soldiers. They can then be transformed into other warriors: samurai, berserkers, spearmen, bombardiers, archers, and so on. To retrain a warrior, you need to move it to the appropriate house and spend Yin or Yang points on researching combat techniques.

Taival is a co op adventure RPG developed by Bonobo Software, where you team up with the last Henki, a shapeshifting creature who maintains balance in the world. Your mission is to collect the shattered shards of the shattered Heart Stone and restore it, exploring a meticulously crafted, blocky, voxel-style world spanning multiple seamlessly intertwined biomes. Henki's companion can absorb the essence of creatures encountered, transforming into their form and gaining unique combat and movement abilities from damage absorbing beasts to rock-climbing mounts and stealthy predators. You can adventure solo or invite up to three friends in a unique co-op system that allows for a combination of local split-screen and online play within a single session.

A Game About Chopping Trees is a casual simulation from Space Racoon Game Studio dedicated to the meditative process of chopping trees in a tranquil setting. Players assume the role of a lumberjack and chop trees at their own pace, without any time limits or pressure-inducing mechanisms. Gameplay revolves around a captivating cycle: chopping down trees, harvesting resources, and investing in upgrades like sharper axes and more powerful blows that increase efficiency. You travel between forest areas on a hand operated minecart, pushing levers along railway tracks through tranquil, picturesque landscapes.

The world created based on the works of Howard Lovecraft has always attracted game developers with its incredible atmosphere of uncertainty and fear. In 2026, the famous ACE Team studio, with the support of the major publisher Nacon, decided to show its own vision of this dark universe by releasing the game The Mound Omen of Cthulhu. This is a very large scale adventure that successfully combines dynamic action and deep psychological horror. You find yourself in the center of mysterious events where each new find only increases the number of questions and the answers turn out to be much more terrible than you could have imagined. The game does not try to immediately throw you into the whirlpool of events, it gives you time to get used to the surroundings, feel this thick fog and understand that you are not a welcome guest here at all.

Fireshine Games and studio Undercoders have unveiled Denshattack, a frenetic 3D platformer featuring train-based stunts. The game is set to launch in spring 2026 on PC and consoles. Players step into the shoes of Amy, who must join forces with a crew of outcasts to challenge the Miraidō Corporation. You will pilot a customizable train capable of performing incredible acrobatic maneuvers. Ollies, kickflips, grinds, and dozens of other tricks will help you rack up points, build your reputation, and prove your mastery in races.

Forza Horizon 6 redefines the open world racing genre by adding deep RPG mechanics and full virtual reality support to the festival experience. Developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios for release in 2026, this racing open world simulation VR RPG game transports you to a fictional Horizon festival set across a vibrant, ever changing map inspired by the diverse landscapes of Japan. You are not just a driver, you are a rising star whose reputation, car collection, and driving style evolve through a full RPG skill tree. Earn experience points by drifting, drafting, and performing stunt jumps to unlock new abilities like improved handling, negotiation discounts, or the ability to attract rare cars to your garage.

Cat Chess has arrived. The game pieces are cats they meow, groom each other, and scratch with their claws. Each piece has a unique personality some are street toughs, while others are pampered house cats. Plus, you can play with your cats while waiting for your opponent to make a move. Cat Chess is a casual strategy game from Capricia Labs that replaces traditional chess pieces with expressive feline characters. The game employs classic chess mechanics but infuses them with personality through two opposing cat factions: the fierce, rebellious "Strays" and the elegant, smug House Cats.

Phantom Tower is an action RPG that captures the spirit of classic hack-and-slash games, emphasizing fast-paced combat and character progression. Players join countless adventurers attempting to conquer the mysterious Phantom Tower a legendary spire that no one has yet managed to summit, filled with forgotten relics, legendary weapons, and valuable resources. The core gameplay loop revolves around crafting gear, developing unique combat styles, and battling increasingly dangerous hordes of enemies in pursuit of powerful equipment. As you ascend, you will discover Tower Blessings special abilities scattered across the floors that can be combined to overcome tougher challenges.

Sometimes video games can be like meditation and the project As I Began to Dream is a great confirmation of this rule. This game was created by the independent studio Strayflux and was released in 2025 thanks to the publisher Soft Source. Before us unfolds a very cute adventure story about a girl who travels through the world of her own dreams. The genre of the game combines light casual mechanics and smart puzzles that make your brain work but at the same time do not cause irritation at all. This is a rare case when the developers clearly understand their audience and do not try to add unnecessary action or unnecessary pathos to the game. All you need to do is explore beautiful locations, solve puzzles and just enjoy each new level opened. The game world is filled with magic and strange creatures that help create the feeling of a real fairy tale.