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BECROWNED Launches This Fall
NewsApr 21, 2026

BECROWNED Launches This Fall

Top Hat Studios and 13th Street Games announced that BECROWNED, a psychological survival‑horror title, will launch on PC via Steam this fall. The game immerses players in a nightmarish kingdom where fears materialize, offering resource‑management, puzzle‑solving, and combat against varied...

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Dark Fantasy First Person Action Adventure Game HALLOW BLADE to Be Published by Top Hat Studios
NewsApr 21, 2026

Dark Fantasy First Person Action Adventure Game HALLOW BLADE to Be Published by Top Hat Studios

Top Hat Studios announced it will publish HALLOW BLADE, a dark‑fantasy first‑person action‑adventure developed by Xekvera, for PC on Steam. Players assume the role of a wandering knight bound to a cursed blade, using strategic sword combat, ranged melee, and...

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The Backworld Demo Now Available
NewsApr 21, 2026

The Backworld Demo Now Available

Top Hat Studios released a free PC demo for *The Backworld*, a turn‑based horror RPG from Numor Games, on Steam. The demo showcases the game’s dimension‑hopping narrative, over 100 distinct locations, and a sanity‑meter that alters gameplay. Players can fight,...

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2D Pixel Art Horror Action Game METAMORPHOSIS to Be Published by Top Hat Studios
NewsApr 21, 2026

2D Pixel Art Horror Action Game METAMORPHOSIS to Be Published by Top Hat Studios

Top Hat Studios announced it will publish luxan‑developed METAMORPHOSIS, a 2D pixel‑art horror action title slated for PC release on Steam. The game follows Aria, a condemned nun, as she explores a desolate world in search of the mythical Golden...

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Well Dweller Demo Launches April 23
NewsApr 21, 2026

Well Dweller Demo Launches April 23

Top Hat Studios announced that a demo for the dark‑fairy‑tale Metroidvania Well Dweller will drop on Steam for PC on April 23. The game follows Glimmer, a tiny bird wielding a matchstick, on a quest to burn a wicked queen and rescue...

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MOTORSLICE Launches May 5
NewsApr 21, 2026

MOTORSLICE Launches May 5

MOTORSLICE, an indie parkour‑meets‑slice‑of‑life action‑adventure, launches on May 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Developed by Regular Studio and published by Top Hat Studios, the game pits a chainsaw‑wielding protagonist against massive machines in a low‑poly megastructure. Its kinetic...

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Nioh 3 Update Launches April 27, Adds Multiple High-Difficulty Battle Scrolls
NewsApr 20, 2026

Nioh 3 Update Launches April 27, Adds Multiple High-Difficulty Battle Scrolls

Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA will roll out a free update for *Nioh 3* on April 27. The patch introduces multiple high‑difficulty Battle Scroll side missions, a new Stone of Penance that raises accessory values, and exclusive skills earned by completing the...

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This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, More
NewsApr 20, 2026

This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, More

A wave of Japanese titles is hitting global platforms this week, led by Kingdom’s Return: Time‑Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster debuting on PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series and PC. Switch 2 adds PRAGMATA and SHUTEN ORDER, both with deluxe and regional editions,...

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Neverness to Everness Launch Trailer; Music Collaborations Announced
NewsApr 18, 2026

Neverness to Everness Launch Trailer; Music Collaborations Announced

Perfect World Games and Hotta Studio unveiled the launch trailer for the free‑to‑play supernatural urban open‑world action RPG *Neverness to Everness*. The announcement also highlighted an extensive music‑collaboration slate featuring tracks from *Persona 5 Royal*, *Persona 5: The Phantom X*, and *Tower of Fantasy*....

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Hela Title Changed to Hela: Of Mice & Magic; ‘In Tune with Nature’ Deep Dive Trailer
NewsApr 17, 2026

Hela Title Changed to Hela: Of Mice & Magic; ‘In Tune with Nature’ Deep Dive Trailer

Scandinavian‑folklore‑inspired open‑world adventure Hela has been retitled Hela: of Mice & Magic by Knights Peak Games and developer Windup Games. A new deep‑dive trailer showcases vibrant nature, a magical froggy backpack, and a dynamic soundtrack composed by Frida Johansson and...

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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Details Age of Magic
NewsApr 17, 2026

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Details Age of Magic

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales introduces the Age of Magic, a golden era where magical technology fuels societal prosperity in the nation of Weyzn. The story follows Elliot and Faie as they traverse four distinct ages, confronting threats...

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Save My Scrap Launches April 22 for PC, April 30 for PS5 and Switch, and May 28 for Xbox Series
NewsApr 17, 2026

Save My Scrap Launches April 22 for PC, April 30 for PS5 and Switch, and May 28 for Xbox Series

Save My Scrap, an upgraded visual‑novel/puzzle hybrid derived from the free title Fix My Junk, is set to launch on multiple platforms this spring. The PC version arrives on Steam on April 22, followed by PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 30,...

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Tsugunohi: The Chamber of Phantom Name Now Available for PS4, Switch
NewsApr 15, 2026

Tsugunohi: The Chamber of Phantom Name Now Available for PS4, Switch

Indie developer ImCyan, together with Vaka Game Magazine, launched Tsugunohi: The Chamber of Phantom Name on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, priced at $3.99. The side‑scrolling horror title originally debuted on PC via Steam in April 2025. The game continues the series’...

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TerraTech Legion Launches April 30 for Xbox Series, PC
NewsApr 15, 2026

TerraTech Legion Launches April 30 for Xbox Series, PC

TerraTech Legion, developed by Payload Studios and published by Mythwright, launches on April 30 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game will be sold on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and available day‑one on Xbox Game Pass. It...

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