Author: Zachary Holmes

Game: Echo Weaver Developer: Moonlight Kids Publisher: Akupara Games Genre: Time-Loop Metroidvania Release: October 8, 2026 Price: $19.99 ($17.99 until Oct 22) Platforms: PC · Mac · Xbox · PS5 · Switch 2 · Game Pass Steam Deck: Verified ⏳ How we reviewed it: we played Echo Weaver on PC via Steam, starting ahead of its October 8 launch. Our verdict also draws on the experiences of players since release, including on Steam Deck. Adventure Indie Puzzle Atmospheric Action Metroidvania Exploration 2D Time Manipulation Time Travel Platformer Controller Souls-like Story Rich Puzzle Platformer Sci-fi Action-Adventure Precision Platformer 2D Platformer Hand-drawn…

Game: Theos: Cities of Myth (Demo) Developer: Triskell Interactive Publisher: Dotemu Genre: Mythological City Builder Demo: Free · out now Full Release: November 4, 2026 Platform: PC (Steam) Steam Deck: Unknown 🏛️ How we reviewed it: we played the free Theos: Cities of Myth demo on PC. This is a demo review, so treat it as early impressions rather than a final verdict on the full game. Our take also draws on the experiences of other players since the demo went live. Strategy 2D Atmospheric Building City Builder Colony Sim Diplomacy Economy Grand Strategy Historical Mythology Inventory Management Management Sandbox…

Game: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Developer: Auroch Digital Publisher: Big Fan Games · Devolver Digital Genre: Boomer Shooter Release: October 14, 2026 Price: $24.99 Platforms: PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S (Switch 2 later in 2026) Steam Deck: Verified 🔫 How we reviewed it: we played Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on PC ahead of its October 14 launch. Our verdict also draws on the experiences of players since release. Content note: extreme pixelated violence, blood and gore, and daemonic horror imagery throughout. Action Boomer Shooter FPS Retro First-Person Violent Shooter Singleplayer Horror Arena Shooter Old School Gore 1990’s Atmospheric…

Game: Valor Mortis Developer: One More Level Publisher: Lyrical Games · One More Level Genre: First-Person Soulslike Release: October 13, 2026 Price: $39.99 (Deluxe Upgrade $20) Platforms: PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Game Pass Length: 15–20 hours ⚔️ How we reviewed it: we played Valor Mortis on PC with a review code provided by the publisher. Our verdict also draws on the experiences of players and another reviewer since launch. Content note: Rated M (Mature 17+) for intense violence, blood and gore, and strong language. Expect brutal finishers, mutilated bodies and body-horror creature designs throughout. Souls-like First-Person…

Game: Poly Fighter Developer & Publisher: HeartLoop Games Genre: Roguelike Fighting Game Early Access: October 13, 2026 Price: $19.99 ($17.99 until Oct 23) Players: Single-player Platform: PC (Steam) Controller: Full support (recommended) 🕹️ How we reviewed it: we played the Early Access build on PC. This is an Early Access review, so the score reflects the game as it stands today, and we also draw on the experiences of players who’ve been fighting through it since launch. Roguelike Fighting Singleplayer 2.5D Action Roguelite Action Roguelike 2D Fighter Retro Arcade Spectacle Fighter Combat PvE Controller Indie Early Access 16Fighters 3Grooves 3Leagues…

Game: Deep Dish Dungeon Developer: Behold Studios Publisher: Raw Fury Genre: Survival Dungeon Crawler Release: October 13, 2026 Players: Solo or co-op up to 3 Platforms: PC · Mac · Xbox Series X|S · Game Pass Steam Deck: Verified 🔦 How we reviewed it: we played Deep Dish Dungeon on PC ahead of its October 13 launch. Our verdict also draws on another reviewer’s early hands-on with the game. Dungeon Crawler Online Co-Op Survival Multiplayer Action RPG Exploration Cooking Magic Funny PvE 3D Survival Horror Fantasy Crafting Building Metroidvania Mystery Dungeon Adventure Horror Action Roguelike 1–3Players 0Maps Day 1Game Pass…