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May 31 closes the late-May gap with the smaller stories that can matter most to discovery: new RPG announcements, alpha tests, survival horror, demos, release dates, and cross-over character additions.
CAVE Interactive shoot 'em up bundle Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted announced for PS5, Switch, and PC
City Connection has announced Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted, a shoot 'em up bundle feature CAVE Interactive-developed titles Muchi Muchi Pork! and PinkSweets: Ibara Sorekara. It…
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- Due out on October 1.
- City Connection has announced Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted, a shoot 'em up bundle feature CAVE Interactive-developed titles Muchi Muchi Pork! and PinkSweets: Ibara Sorekara. It…
- In the west, the game will be priced at $39.99 / €34.99 for the digital edition, and $54.99 / €49.99 for the "Muchi Muchi More Edition" physical edition. Pre-orders are available now via Clear River Games' online store .
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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Japanese-inspired sci-fi fantasy RPG Gravastar announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Seattle-based developer Studio Atma has announced Gravastar, a science-fiction fantasy Japanese-style turn-based RPG over 10 years in development. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Serie…
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- Featuring a fast-paced conditional-turn-based battle system inspired by 2D arcade fighting games.
- Seattle-based developer Studio Atma has announced Gravastar, a science-fiction fantasy Japanese-style turn-based RPG over 10 years in development. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Serie…
- Gravastar is a science-fiction fantasy JRPG (Japanese-style role-playing game) for PC and consoles that combines a nostalgic JRPG aesthetic with a unique and fast-paced conditional-turn-based battle system inspired by 2D arcade fighting games. The battle system in Gravastar is set apart from traditional turn-based JRPGs by its attack-combo input system. Alter the flow of battle, master your character's movesets, build enormous combos, and string together chains to dispatch your foes.
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Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera second closed alpha test announced
Tiger Team has released a new trailer for Japanese-inspired mecha action RPG Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera announcing that a second closed alpha test is coming soon.
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- Latest look at the Japanese-inspired mecha action RPG.
- Tiger Team has released a new trailer for Japanese-inspired mecha action RPG Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera announcing that a second closed alpha test is coming soon.
- Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera is a fast-paced, mecha action JRPG game with shooting and melee mechanics, mech customization, companion customization, real-time with pause command abilities in combat, and a compelling storyline and characters. Taking the guise of a young mecha pilot named Reinhardt, you will battle through sleepy villages, imposing fortress cities, and war-scarred industrial centers, fully customize your Valiant (our term for mecha) to fit your playstyle. The game features full parts customization (head, arms, legs, core, minor components), a large selection of unique melee, ranged, and axillary weapons, companion and party customization, multiple enemy types (Infantry, armored vehicles, mechs, elite enemies, and more) and a JRPG-style storyline.
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Dwarven tactical RPG Runesmith announced for PC
Terahard Studios has announced Runesmith, a dwarven tactical RPG that fuses "rune-forging, tavern brawls, and catastrophic status-effect combinations." It will be available for PC via S…
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- Hold on to your beards!
- Terahard Studios has announced Runesmith, a dwarven tactical RPG that fuses "rune-forging, tavern brawls, and catastrophic status-effect combinations." It will be available for PC via S…
- " Runesmith is a dream come true as it's the company's first true RPG, something that I've wanted to build in all the 13 years of Terahard's existence," said Terahard Studios CEO Aris Tsevrenis in a press release. "Fantasy dwarves are loved for a lot of different reasons and their deep lore makes them extra interesting. Being a D&D player for many years, it was something that I always wanted to try. Runesmith is a mixture of our humor, crafting and how both can affect combat in interesting ways."
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Anima: Song from the Abyss launches in 2027
Action RPG Anima: Song from the Abyss will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2027, developer Anima Project announced.
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- Descend into the Abyss in a dark fantasy adventure.
- Action RPG Anima: Song from the Abyss will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2027, developer Anima Project announced.
- "The knight was about to die, and the monster, standing before him, asked."
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Survival horror RPG THERMOCLINE announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Publisher SEMICOLON and developer Decent Treatment have announced survival horror RPG THERMOCLINE for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam, itch.io).…
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- PC version due out this winter.
- Publisher SEMICOLON and developer Decent Treatment have announced survival horror RPG THERMOCLINE for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam, itch.io).…
- A blizzard rages. Lone survivor, you are stranded upon a frigid corpse-planet. They seek your warmth, sucking Soul from the shadows. And tonight, the wind is your closest semblance of a friend.
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Crystal Project II announced for PC
River Running Games has announced Metroidvania adventure RPG Crystal Project II for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.
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- "Explore a seamless open world and search for keys to unlock your dream."
- River Running Games has announced Metroidvania adventure RPG Crystal Project II for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.
- Explore a seamless open world and search for keys to unlock your dream, making the land of Sycamore become as promised. Find new classes, learn new abilities, collect powerful equipment, and use your newfound strength and mind to overcome the world's toughest challenges. Unlock new methods of travel to discover the farthest, untouched reaches of the land.
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Emery Hearts launches September 2
Action RPG Emery Hearts will launch for PC via Steam on September 2, publisher and developer Indie Dev Hell, and publisher Shinyuden announced.
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- Explore a vibrant voxel world in this retro-inspired action RPG.
- Action RPG Emery Hearts will launch for PC via Steam on September 2, publisher and developer Indie Dev Hell, and publisher Shinyuden announced.
- Step into the shoes of Lug, an ordinary boy with the power to shape the fate of humans and machines in a world on the brink. A retro-inspired action JRPG where you explore a vibrant voxel world, battle deadly mechanoids, solve puzzles, and uncover a story of legacy, mystery, and heart.
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Edge of Memories demo launches June 15 for PC
Publisher Nacon and developer Midgar Studio will release a demo for action RPG Edge of Memories for PC via Steam on June 15.
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- Play the first chapter of the story.
- Publisher Nacon and developer Midgar Studio will release a demo for action RPG Edge of Memories for PC via Steam on June 15.
- The demo opens with the game's first chapter, where Eline awakens on an idyllic beach along the Estfalian Coast and encounters Ysoris, a mysterious wanderer equipped with strange prosthetics. Despite her suspicions, Eline agrees to escort him to the nearest village, where circumstances lead them to join forces in order to rescue hunters who have been abducted by monsters born from the Corrosion. Players will be able to experience the foundations of the combat system by unlocking Eline's first combos and Ysoris' abilities, while also discovering the enemy weakness system and learning how to craft potions at campsites.
A demo changes the story from announcement to hands-on proof, giving players and creators a concrete reason to test the game now.
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Infinite Alliance adds CrossCode, Seed of Nostalgia, and Cosmic Star Heroine characters
Infinite Alliance, the crossover turn-based RPG featuring characters from independent Japanese-style RPGs, will feature Lea from CrossCode, Alyssa and Chahn from Cosmic Star Heroine, and Atilla fro…
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- Lea, Alyss, Chahn, and Atilla join the fray.
- Infinite Alliance, the crossover turn-based RPG featuring characters from independent Japanese-style RPGs, will feature Lea from CrossCode, Alyssa and Chahn from Cosmic Star Heroine, and Atilla fro…
- Heroes and villains from over 17 indie RPGs collide in Infinite Alliance —a story rich crossover game.
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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