Dark Queen of Samobor draws from the dark fantasy of Croatian folklore, weaving a linear narrative around the mythical Black Queen, Barbara of Celje, inspired by Antun Šenoa’s poem “Zmijska kraljica” and the works of Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić. Josip and his brother Mato aim to create an atmospheric experience reminiscent of games like Inside, blending 2.5D visuals with a haunting story.

The game’s development has been supported by the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), which provided crucial funding through a competitive grant, allowing the brothers to focus on their vision. However, Vincetić emphasized that financing remains their biggest challenge, describing it as a “marathon” that lasts the entire development cycle.

Dark Queen of Samobor may join Xbox Game Pass, as Josip Vincetić shared that they have talked with people at Xbox about a program that support games in development. This could greatly increase the game’s visibility to millions of subscribers. However, Vincetić noted that such deals need careful financial review, as some involve upfront payments but sacrifice royalties post-launch. “It’s a big chance to reach players”, he said, “but we must weigh if it’s financially better than selling directly after release.”

Optimization remains a big challenge, as the team works to make Dark Queen of Samobor run smoothly on various PCs. Vincetić said balancing optimization with core development is time-consuming, with much work still to do. Early on, they tried smaller side projects to fund the game, but this slowed progress. Instead, they secured support from HAVC, HAMAG-BICRO grants, and Zagreb’s tourism board, though these funds are limited.

The game is preparing for closed alpha testing in late 2025 on Steam and an open beta in early 2026. A Steam Next Fest demo is planned, along with potential releases on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, depending on funding and publisher support.

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Echoes of the End follows Ryn, a young woman with unstable magical powers, on a desperate quest to save her brother as an empire teeters on the brink of war. Alongside Abram Finlay, a troubled scholar, Ryn uncovers a conspiracy that risks unleashing an ancient conflict and plunging Aema into chaos. The story, driven with themes of trust, sacrifice, and redemption, unfolds across ten hand-crafted chapters filled with cinematic moments, memorable characters, and choices.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and full performance motion capture, Echoes of the End comes to life with a talented cast, including Aldís Amah Hamilton as Ryn and Karl Ágúst Úlfsson as Abram. Combat blends magic and steel, letting you master fast-paced swordplay with Ryn’s powerful magical abilities to face human enemies and monstrous foes.

Epic boss battles call for strategy and skill, while Ryn’s powers also help solve puzzles and overcome environmental challenges by manipulating gravity, casting illusions, and reshaping the world around her.

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Silly Polly Beast delivers exploration with dynamic combat, shifting perspectives from side-scrolling to an overhead view for a distinctive gameplay feel. You’ll engage in intense shootouts and face creepy creatures, using ancient forbidden knowledge to unlock powerful spells that enhance Polly’s abilities. Each new spell brings fresh elements, allowing you to win freedom through skill and strategy.

The new trailer immerses you in Polly’s dark underground world, exploring some of the environments, enemies, and misty plots enveloping this realm. It also showcases gameplay mechanics to enjoy post-launch, including skateboarding, puzzles, and the aforementioned action with shifting perspectives.

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The trailer, showcased during The MIX Summer Game Showcase, revealed gameplay and a water-covered world where rusted megastructures and forgotten machines hum, lost in time. Your mission is to navigate this vast, uncharted sea, gather resources, and protect warehouses holding the last human embryos. By reactivating complexes and managing incubation systems, you work to send these remnants to the stars to ensure humanity’s rebirth.

The gameplay revolves around four core pillars: connection, exploration, care, and resilience. You’ll collect resources to repair systems, upgrade robotic abilities, and craft tools essential for survival. Additionally, you’ll uncover encrypted recordings and restore dormant terminals to piece together humanity’s story. The trailer also hinted at a final phase: preparing the MOSES rockets for the launch of humanity’s future.

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You play as Mina, a renowned inventor and “digger,” tasked with saving an island from a curse. Inspired by Game Boy Color graphics, it offers exploration of a vast, interconnected world. You’ll jump, dodge, and dig to overcome obstacles and battle enemies. Mina’s trusty whip, Nightstar, is her primary weapon, but she can also use a variety of unique secondary weapons, each with distinct moves.

Additionally, the trailer highlighted detailed animations and visuals that enhance the retro aesthetic with a modern twist. A chilling yet touching story, inspired by Victorian gothic horror, sets the tone, while an electric MSX-style chiptune soundtrack by master Jake Kaufman adds to the atmosphere. You’ll encounter bizarre characters, uncover secrets in exotic locations, and face bosses while exploring a world filled with interconnected zones.

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A demo was recently released, letting everyone dive into its world. This action-adventure with RPG and soulslike elements has you exploring the war-torn, semi-open world of Hadea. You play as Rémi, a UN peacekeeper, seeking answers about his past amid a civil war and a mysterious calamity that spawned supernatural creatures called Hollow Walkers.

You have great freedom in exploring the world

Right from the start, Hell is Us captivates with its stunning visuals, dark atmosphere, well-crafted characters, cinematic cutscenes, and a dynamic, minimalist UI that appears during combat. However, like many games built in Unreal Engine 5, it faces optimization issues. Slowdowns with multiple characters on screen and odd lighting moments are present. If you don’t have a powerful PC, expect some performance hiccups.

The developers promise that Hell is Us has no maps, indicators, or linear guidelines, giving you the freedom to choose your path and interactions. The demo effectively showcases this. Exploration is crucial, as you must gather resources for healing, stamina, drone use, or materials dropped by defeated enemies. The game is filled with secrets, hidden consumables, and puzzles that unlock secret rooms and more. While you follow the main story, the game only provides hints about what to do, not how to do it.

Conversations with characters are vital, revealing world details and mission clues. For example, early on, you’ll talk to a grandfather who shares how to find a military vehicle for map travel. Listening carefully is key, as characters’ words guide tasks like following a bell’s sound to avoid getting lost. This is just a taste of the demo, and we believe the full game will offer even more to explore.

Combat is deliberate and demands precision

When it comes to combat, it’s thoughtful but doesn’t bring anything spectacularly new. It requires precise strikes and revolves around stamina, which limits your actions through an exhaustion mechanic. In this state, you lose health and deal weaker attacks. Light and heavy attacks, blocking, dodging, perfect blocks, and a soulslike constant healing mechanic are available. It feels fairly fluid for the player, but not for enemies. There are many types of foes: smaller enemies you can quickly defeat, larger monsters, and unique enemies that are interconnected and attack from multiple directions. You must defeat one to make another vulnerable, as they’re otherwise invincible.

The issue is that enemy AI is quite weak. They’ll stare at you until you approach, get stuck on obstacles, or simply not move, only reacting when you’re close. Fortunately, the demo lets you adjust enemy difficulty, choosing between more aggressive or resilient foes, giving you options.

Additionally, the hitbox can feel odd, enemies may attack without hitting you despite being right in front of you. Rémi’s primary weapon is a glowing sword, with secondary weapons like axes available. The drone serves as a tactical tool, activated to distract enemies or interact with the environment, such as lighting your path or reading unfamiliar languages.

An ambitious project with the potential to become something great

Weapons in the game have levels and can be upgraded with various modifiers. Your inventory can fill up with items you might need later, and they’re easy to find. The only issue is that when inspecting an item in detail, you can’t equip it directly, you have to navigate through multiple menus. For the best impression of the game, we recommend trying the demo yourself. It lasts about an hour and a half if you explore every corner.

Personally, the combat in Hell is Us wasn’t overly demanding; it might even be too forgiving, as you can block almost everything and have multiple ways to defeat several enemies at once. On the other hand, Hell is Us is a truly ambitious action-adventure game that stands out for its exploration without much hand-holding. Puzzles and secret rooms aren’t hard to find—you just need to look around a bit more carefully. The graphics are undeniably top-notch, but if optimization isn’t improved, there will be issues. It’s hard to predict how well everything will work in the full game, and we’re yet to see how long a playthrough will take.

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POPUCOM

Release Date: June 2, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Multiplayer / Platformer

POPUCOM is a multiplayer co-op platform adventure game. As an adventurer, you are summoned to an unknown planet to embark on an exoplanet expedition with your friends. Face various enemies and use engaging items and techniques to eliminate threats and restore the world to its former glory. The game features two main modes: a narrative-driven story mode designed for two players, and “Party Mode” for three to four players, perfect for chaotic fun and shared laughter.

DELTARUNE

Release Date: June 4, 2025

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

Genre: RPG

DELTARUNE is an episodic RPG by Toby Fox, a spin-off from Undertale, set in a parallel universe. You control Kris, a human teenager in a monster-filled town, who enters the “Dark World” with classmates Susie and Ralsei to seal Dark Fountains and save the world. The game blends turn-based combat with bullet hell mechanics, allowing you to fight or spare enemies. Unlike Undertale, it has one ending, emphasizing limited player choice. Chapters 1-2 are free on PC, Mac, Switch, and PS4, with Chapters 3-4 set for a paid release.

The Alters

Release Date: June 13, 2025

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Genre: Survival

The Alters is a sci-fi survival game. You play as Jan Dolski, a miner stranded on a hostile planet, piloting a mobile base to escape deadly solar radiation. Using Rapidium, you create “Alters”—alternate versions of Jan with unique skills based on different life choices. The game blends base-building, resource management, and exploration with a branching narrative, where choices shape Jan’s relationships with his Alters and lead to multiple endings.

Date Everything!

Release Date: June 17, 2025

Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Dating Sim

Date Everything! is a sandbox dating sim by Sassy Chap Games. After losing your job to AI, you receive magical “Dateviator” glasses that transform household objects like your bed, fridge, or even existential dread into 100 fully voice-acted dateable characters. With branching narratives and at least three endings per character, you can romance, befriend, or feud, crafting unique stories in a vibrant, pun-filled world.

Crown Gambit

Release Date: June 18, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Tactical RPG

Crown Gambit is a narrative-driven tactical RPG. Set in the dark fantasy kingdom of Meodred, you guide three paladins – Aliza, Hael, and Rollo – through a chaotic capital torn by a war of succession. Choose a side among throne contenders, wielding ancestral relics in card-based combat against knights, nobles, and rebels. Your choices shape the story, paladin personalities, and multiple endings, blending strategy, visual novel elements, and Celtic-inspired art by Gobert.

Broken Arrow

Release Date: June 19, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Strategy / Tactical

Broken Arrow is a large-scale, real-time modern warfare tactics game by Slitherine. Set in a fictional Eastern European conflict, it features U.S. and Russian factions with over 300 customizable units across six categories, offering 1,500+ combinations. You build armies, deploy via land, sea, and air, and engage in strategic battles on realistic, large maps like cities and refineries. With deep unit customization, a scenario editor, and 5v5 multiplayer, it blends Company of Heroes-style action with Arma-like realism.

REMATCH

Release Date: June 19, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Football / Multiplayer

REMATCH is a fast-paced, arcade-style 5v5 multiplayer football game by Sloclap. You control a single character in a third-person perspective, with no fouls or offsides, ensuring non-stop action in futuristic VR arenas. Emphasizing skill-based gameplay and teamwork, it features manual passing, shooting, and dribbling, with modes like 3v3 and 4v4 alongside competitive 5v5. Customization options include cosmetics, and the game, priced at 30 €, avoids pay-to-win mechanics.

Star Overdrive

Release Date: June 19, 2025

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Genre: Action-Adventure

Star Overdrive is an open-world sci-fi action-adventure, in which you play as Bios, a spacefarer stranded on the alien planet Cebete, searching for your lost lover, Nous. Using a hoverboard and keytar, you speed through diverse biomes, solve puzzles, and battle enemies. The game blends Zelda: Breath of the Wild-style exploration with Tony Hawk-inspired traversal, featuring a retro-futuristic aesthetic and synth-rock soundtrack.

BitCraft Online

Release Date: June 20, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: MMORPG

BitCraft Online is a sandbox MMORPG. Set in a single, procedurally generated world, you are awaken as mystical beings, building shelters to survive. The game emphasizes crafting, farming, hunting, and city-building over combat, with a freeform skill system where you master abilities through practice. You can create towns, trade, or unite cities into empires, shaping a dynamic, player-driven world.

Shuffle Tactics

Release Date: June 24, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Deckbuilding

Shuffle Tactics is a roguelite deckbuilding tactical RPG. Set in the cursed kingdom of Asteria, you battle the Glimmer Curse as heroes like Doberknight or Catalina, using strategic card combos and grid-based positioning. With 500+ cards, 20 sidekicks, and diverse biomes, it blends Final Fantasy Tactics and Slay the Spire for deep, replayable combat.

DREADZONE

Release Date: June 26, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Survival

DREADZONE is a survival game by Eshed, set in a post-apocalyptic quarantine zone ravaged by the Zeno-29 virus. Players scavenge resources, craft tools, build shelters, and fight zombies, mutants, animals, and rival survivors in a gritty open-world. With first-person combat, base-building, and co-op multiplayer, it offers a tense, atmospheric experience.

Ruffy and the Riverside

Release Date: June 26, 2025

Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Platformer

Ruffy and the Riverside is a open-world 3D platformer. You play as Ruffy, a bear with the magical SWAP ability to copy and paste textures, for example, turning ice into lava to solve puzzles and explore Riverside. Joined by friends like Pip the bee, you battle villain Groll to save the World Core. With hand-drawn art, playful side quests, and collectibles, it blends Banjo-Kazooie-style charm with innovative mechanics.

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Set in the turbulent lands of Ahlat during a Mongol invasion led by Genghis Khan, Ertugrul of Ulukayin follows Ertugrul, Turgut, and Meryem, three warriors with unique weapons and combat styles, as they defend the Kayı tribe and seek Ertugrul’s missing brother. In this game you will hunt, craft, and battle Mongols, legendary creatures, and shadowy foes, while exploring historical landmarks and forging ties with neighboring tribes.

Osim toga, možete ojačati svoju plemensku zajednicu Oba kroz upravljanje resursima, dok će vas poluotvoreni svijet, izgrađen u Unreal Engineu 5, očarati prekrasnim krajolicima. Early Access verzija trenutno donosi oko dva sata sadržaja, dok bi puna verzija igre, planirana za lipanj 2026., trebala trajati oko 15 sati.

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In Crowned In Steel, you set out to prove your worth, crushing foes and defying fate to claim power as a usurper. The game focuses on skill-based combat, where victory depends on your mastery, not just weapon strength. Freely mix tactics: charge boldly, defend tactically, parry, dodge, or counterattack, all while adapting your playstyle without being tied to class-specific stats.

The game features challenging opponents that demand quick thinking and tactical precision, keeping you on edge as you face foes who test your combat skills. A diverse arsenal of weapons lets you crush, slice, stab, or pummel your way through enemies, offering multiple approaches to each encounter. The journey unfolds across semi-open levels, from grim dungeons to snowy temples, each environment crafted to immerse you in a dark, fantastical world.

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Pixelshire

Release Date: May 8, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Cozy RPG

Pixelshire takes you to the vast continent of Arcadia, where you can explore enchanted landscapes, uncover hidden treasures, fish, mine precious ores, and shape the world to your liking. The terraforming mechanic allows you to create unique settlements, with every detail customizable, from the layout of fields and houses to decorations and pathways.

Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall

Release Date: May 8, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Management RPG

In this altered reality, where monsters are omnipresent, enemies more challenging, and allies on edge, your royal duty is inevitable and must continue. You must restore the trust of your people, protect your family and survive the coming winter. Dive into a world steeped in Slavic folklore, where enchanting characters will greet you with challenges or humorous moments, and consider the intentions of your allies and decide whether you will fulfill their wishes.

The Precinct

Release Date: May 13, 2025

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Genre: Sandbox Shooter

In The Precinct, you take on the role of rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr. set in 1980s America. The game challenges you to navigate a city plagued by warring gangs, urban decay, and police corruption as you strive to restore order. Patrol the city, handle a variety of procedurally-generated crimes, from minor offenses like parking violations to major incidents like bank heists, all in an effort to keep the citizens safe.

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

Release Date: May 14, 2025

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Action Rougelike

The game combines Japanese-inspired art with Roguelite mechanics. You will explore a vibrant world influenced by traditional Japanese culture while engaging in challenging battles that require skill, strategy, and adaptability. Throughout your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to gather various types of upgrade items. Beyond weapon components, you’ll also come across ingredients for gourmet recipes.

House of Legacy

Release Date: May 15, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Action Rougelike

In House of Legacy we found ourselves at the helm of our surviving kin. Since rebel forces breached the city walls, we decide to embark on an arduous journey to seek refuge. After arriving in a county seat untarnished by chaos, it’s time to use tactical skills to ignite the flames of a nascent dynasty. Your choices will fashion a new empire from the very stones of your vision.

Blacksmith Master

Release Date: May 15, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Simulator

You’ll start as a small, humble workshop that can grow into a bustling forge, producing swords, armor, kitchenware, and jewelry. Every item begins as raw material, such as ore mined from quarries or wood from forests. Resource management is key to keeping production running, and your decisions, whether to invest in worker camps or expand your workshop, will directly impact your business’s success.

9 Kings

Release Date: May 19, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Roguelike kingdom builder

Build your city into the most powerful of all kingdoms through endless combinations of buildings, units, spells, and positioning. Take advantage of chaotic combos and powerful perks to break the game and become overpowered. Grow your kingdom in strategic ways, prepare for dozens of unique events, and show the world your kingdom can outlast all others.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master

Release Date: May 21, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Racing / Open-world

Of course, no racing game is complete without beautiful and fast cars. In JDM: Japanese Drift Master, you’ll have access to fully licensed models from renowned Japanese manufacturers like Nissan, Mazda, and Subaru, with more to be announced in the future. Every car can be upgraded both mechanically and visually, and each will handle differently on the road. You’ll feel its weight when taking sharp turns or braking at high speeds, adding to the realistic driving experience.

Monster Train 2

Release Date: May 21, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: Deck-builder

Monster Train 2 builds on the foundation of its predecessor while adding a wealth of new content. The game’s vertical three-floor battle system returns, but now you must adapt to new environments and challenges beyond the Gates of Heaven. The game introduces five all-new playable Clans, each with unique strategic advantages and battle styles. With hundreds of new and familiar cards, including Room Cards, Equipment Cards, and fan-favorite Neutral Cards, players can experiment with countless synergies to build unstoppable decks.

City Tales – Medieval Era

Release Date: May 22, 2025

Platforms: PC

Genre: City-builder

This medieval city-building simulator features a complex economic system with an impressive 50 different resources and over 60 building types. Thanks to its advanced 3D procedural engine, every structure in the game takes on a unique appearance, creating a vibrant and dynamic world that evolves organically based on player decisions.

Cattle Country

Release Date: May 27, 2025

Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Simulator

Cattle Country blends wholesome slice-of-life gameplay with action-adventure elements, offering a vibrant take on the Wild West. You step into the boots of a pioneer building a new life in the fictional Hill Valley, where daily tasks include farming, mining, fishing, and crafting. From tending cattle to constructing a homestead, the game captures the hard work and rewards of frontier living under the vast blue skies.

Nice Day for Fishing

Release Date: May 29, 2025

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch

Genre: Fishing RPG

Engage in fearless fishing battles to fulfil quests, increase your strength and unlock spells to use against your aquatic adversaries. Equip the right bait for your catch, and time your attacks perfectly to ensure flawless victory. Be wary of the boss fish looming in the deep, who will truly test your skills.

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