The game’s monochromatic world, filled with dense forests and secluded huts, creates a somber atmosphere where every shadow hides a threat. Armed with only a few matches, you’ll navigate through the darkness, using fire to light your way and solve complex puzzles. You’ll also uncover hidden truths as you piece together clues scattered throughout the environment.

One-Eyed Likho’s unique gray-scale art style heightens the sense of dread. Simultaneously, the light-burning mechanic adds tension, requiring you to carefully manage your limited light source to solve puzzles and fend off the encroaching darkness.

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S.p.l.i.t. blends psychological tension with methodical puzzle-solving, immersing you in a claustrophobic digital world where every command feels like a step deeper into danger.

From a computer terminal, you’ll solve various command-line puzzles, navigating directories and running software. The game features retro tech aesthetics, using Internet Relay Chat (IRC) to connect with other hackers, gather intel, and uncover secrets. What to expect from it, be sure to watch the trailer below.

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Firesquid Games will showcase their latest games, including the god game Reus 2, the medieval city-builder City Tales – Medieval Era, the narrative-driven Becoming Saint, and the alien-busting Xenopurge. Hooded Horse will feature new releases like the horror-tinged He is Coming and the recently launched Every Day We Fight, plus discounts on popular titles such as Manor Lords, 9 Kings, and Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic.

TactiCon 2025 will also feature new reveals. FireFly Studios will share details on Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition. Fulqrum Publishing will update us on New Arc Line, a steampunk RPG with strategic elements. Ex Sanguis, the next project from Othercide developer Lightbulb Crew, promises to blend dark visuals with tactical depth. Plus, an upcoming turn-based roguelite will debut on Steam, with details still under wraps.

Last year’s event drew over 2.3 million visitors and saw an average of 8,000 wishlists per game, with 107 titles featured.

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The action in Bullets & Brains never stops, constantly forcing you to dodge zombies while wielding a variety of weapons. As you defeat enemies, they drop resources like brains and energy. You collect these to unlock upgrades, improve your gear, or unleash powerful special attacks. With unique characters offering different abilities and starting weapons, you can choose diverse playstyles and build strategic teams.

Cooperative gameplay is a big deal in Bullets & Brains, making it great for playing with friends. It supports two-player local co-op and sharing resources and using defensive tools together is crucial for survival when enemies overwhelm the screen. Teamwork does indeed add the needed depth, encouraging planning and communication to tackle the hardest challenges.

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The Vanished Soul leverages all the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 in an impressive way. It’s fascinating how detailed and graphically advanced this title is. It’s not just surface-level, when you open a fridge, for example, there’s plenty to see; everything is so intricately crafted that you can clearly distinguish every item or read text without zooming in. The same goes for all the books and objects around the house, with special attention drawn to pictures of Belmin from his wedding, adding a really charming touch.

Stunning Graphics Accompany You Throughout the Game

The story revolves around unsettling mysteries hidden in the fictional town of Novazenica and its surroundings. It weaves a personal and emotional narrative exploring themes of memory, guilt, and connection with loved ones. Expect various jump scares, like sudden disappearances of people in front of you or a hand popping out unexpectedly. Though it might sound cheap, these elements are skillfully implemented; early in the game, while running from a room, a girl suddenly appeared in front of me, giving me a genuine fright since it was totally unexpected.

This isn’t a classic horror but leans toward an atmospheric approach. As you solve puzzles, you’ll constantly hear footsteps and various sounds around you, sure to send chills down your spine. In other words, the game gradually builds discomfort through carefully crafted light and sound effects. Besides horror, there are puzzles, which are fairly simple but will test your resourcefulness and creativity since solutions aren’t always obvious. The game is linear, as expected, so you can simply focus on following the given objectives.

The Vanished Soul stands out with two key aspects, the first being the importance of choices, already noticeable in the demo. Your responses in conversations, such as the early phone call with your wife, will likely influence the story’s ending, especially since the goal is to reach her. Moreover, your actions and the paths you choose can shape the narrative, revealing different perspectives, outcomes, and consequences.

No True Horror Moments, Atmosphere Influences Everything

The second key aspect is the dynamic fear system. As Belmin highlighted on Steam, no playthrough is the same when it comes to scary moments, aiming for maximum replayability with randomly generated elements from predefined locations. The demo version might not have showcased this well, but there’s plenty to look forward to if it delivers.

Let’s revisit the puzzles. They range from simple tasks like moving boxes to activate a platform to more complex challenges where you connect electrical circuits to progress. However, it’s not overly difficult. Unfortunately, you can only pick up marked items in the game. I was disappointed with the jump and landing sounds on wooden floors or carpets—they don’t quite fit well. Still, the horror sound effects are generally well-crafted.

You can still play the demo during Steam Next Fest until Monday evening. While the exact release date for the full game isn’t known, the demo lasts a full hour. If you enjoy longer horrors or just atmospheric scares, The Vanished Soul is definitely worth a try.

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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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You play as Samuel, a playtester for a video game company, tasked with testing experimental game worlds created by a revolutionary synthetic intelligence known as A.I.L.A. What starts as a routine job quickly turns into terror as the boundaries between virtual reality and the real world begin to blur. Each scenario introduces Samuel to a different horror subgenre: from evading a ritualistic cult in a creepy forest to investigating a missing person on an abandoned farm.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, A.I.L.A. delivers a photorealistic experience, with advanced technologies like Lumen and MetaHuman creating vivid worlds and immersing you in distorted realities. The game’s design leans into psychological horror, supernatural scares, and action-packed frights, featuring customized gameplay mechanics for each scenario.

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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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The reveal trailer introduced you to Cel, a young combat technician. Her task is to unravel the mysteries of an underground facility. As Cel navigates this abandoned world, you’ll face monstrous creatures and a haunting environment where nothing is human. Survival demands adaptability, with tense combat and a system for upgrading gear to battle twisted horrors. Much like Little Nightmares, End of Abyss prioritizes exploration, but it sets itself apart with branching pathways and hidden areas that deepen the game’s eerie allure.

End of Abyss stood out during the showcase, grabbing attention with its unique top-down FPS view. This style has drawn comparisons to Playdead’s Inside. It is set to release in 2026 on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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Developed in Unreal Engine 5, Fractured Blooms features stunning visuals crafted by artist Satchel, known for Doki Doki Literature Club. The voice acting cast is led by Nichole Goodnight, recognized from Slay the Princess. Set in an seemingly cozy rural home, the game follows Angie, a young girl trapped in a time loop of gardening, cooking, and cleaning. Beneath this calm surface lies a dark tale of trauma and abuse.

The gameplay blends a “cozy” farming simulation with psychological tension, where you manage stamina to care for crops used to cook meals. These meals unlock new recipes and boost energy for nighttime tasks, while the loop deepens, the atmosphere grows increasingly oppressive, memories resurface, and the house becomes more terrifying. Managing resources and careful planning are key to uncovering the truth behind Angie’s plight.

Fractured Blooms will be available for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X/S.

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