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Hack-and-Slash “SoulQuest” Vows Retribution Against the Gods Today on PC
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May 4, 2026

Hack-and-Slash “SoulQuest” Vows Retribution Against the Gods Today on PC

SoulQuest, a hack-and-slash action adventure game developed by TomasJPereyra and published by Indie.io, was released on PC via Steam on May 1, 2026. Players control Alys, a widowed warrior seeking to reclaim her husband's soul from the Celtic gods, battling undead foes and confronting the goddess Morrigan. The game features fluid combat mechanics, a retro-styled world inspired by Celtic folklore and Arthurian legends, and a medieval soundtrack. SoulQuest is priced at .99 with a 20% launch discount and supports multiple languages. It is compatible with Steam Deck and can be wishlisted on Steam. SoulBlade Studios, founded in 2023, is the developer behind SoulQuest.
Xbox Game Pass Adds 5 Day-One Games
AppWizard
May 2, 2026

Xbox Game Pass Adds 5 Day-One Games

Microsoft's subscription service has introduced five new day-one titles for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The titles are: 1. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era - Developed by Unfrozen, Hooded Horse, and Ubisoft, this is the eighth installment in the series, currently in early access on PC Game Pass, with a 90% approval rating on Steam. 2. Aphelion - A sci-fi action-adventure game from Don’t Nod, with mixed reviews and a Metacritic score range of 63 to 72, available on both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. 3. Inkonbini: One Stores. Many Stories - A narrative-driven simulation game developed by Nagai Industries, it has an 85 Metacritic score and is available on both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. 4. TerraTech Legion - A roguelite action game and the third entry in the TerraTech series, currently in early access with an 89% approval rating on Steam, available on both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. 5. Sledding Game - An early access title with a 97% approval rating on Steam, developed by The Sledding Corporation, available on both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Subscribers can access a 20% discount on these games while they are available, although the duration of their availability is not specified.
Luna Abyss Launches May 21 for PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Game Pass
AppWizard
May 1, 2026

Luna Abyss Launches May 21 for PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Game Pass

Developer Kwalee Labs has announced the launch of Luna Abyss, a first-person bullet hell action-adventure game, set to release on May 21. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass. Players will take on the role of a prisoner exploring a derelict megastructure on the mimic moon, Luna, to recover forgotten technology and uncover the fate of a lost colony. The gameplay features an artificial prison guard named Aylin monitoring the player, and the environment includes the remnants of the city of Greymont. Players will navigate through a brutalist alien megastructure, facing corrupted souls and cosmic horrors while mastering weapons in a bullet hell setting.
Aphelion Lands On Xbox, PlayStation And PC - And It’s On Game Pass Day One
AppWizard
April 29, 2026

Aphelion Lands On Xbox, PlayStation And PC – And It’s On Game Pass Day One

Aphelion is a sci-fi action-adventure game developed and published by DON’T NOD, available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and PC. It is a Game Pass Day One title, allowing subscribers to access it without upfront costs. The game follows two astronauts, Ariane and Thomas, who crash-land on the ninth planet, Persephone, and must navigate its harsh, frozen environment. Players experience the story through both characters, with Ariane focusing on agility and exploration, while Thomas relies on observation and problem-solving. The game features stealth elements as players must evade a mysterious lifeform. Aphelion received a score of 3.5/5 in reviews, praised for its storytelling, atmosphere, and visuals, despite some mechanical shortcomings. It is available in various digital storefronts, including a standard edition and a Day One edition with cosmetic enhancements.
Puzzle Adventure Game D-topia Arrives July 2026 on PC & Consoles
AppWizard
April 25, 2026

Puzzle Adventure Game D-topia Arrives July 2026 on PC & Consoles

Developer Marumittu Games and publisher Annapurna Interactive will launch the adventure puzzle game D-topia on July 14, 2026, for PC and consoles. Players will take on the role of a Facilitator in a world governed by artificial intelligence, tasked with maintaining daily life and troubleshooting system failures. The game features gentle-paced exploration, intricate logic puzzles, and interactions with residents, allowing players to shape their futures. Choices made by players will impact the community's happiness and address both mechanical and emotional needs. D-topia explores themes of happiness and fulfillment in an AI-managed society.
Everything announced for Xbox and PC at the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase — new indie games on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more
AppWizard
April 24, 2026

Everything announced for Xbox and PC at the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase — new indie games on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more

Microsoft's ID@Xbox program supports indie game development and recently showcased new titles in collaboration with IGN. - Beastro: A roguelike RPG where players are chefs for heroes, releasing on May 21 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, available on Xbox Game Pass. - Deep Dish Dungeon: A survival exploration game set for Fall 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere support. - Albion Online: A free-to-play PvP MMO now available on Xbox consoles, offering perks for Xbox Game Pass members. - Lofsong: An audio-based game with no announced release date, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, supporting Xbox Play Anywhere. - Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School: A puzzle adventure game set for 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Kalanoro: An action-adventure game featuring lemurs, releasing this summer on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. - Vapor World: Over the Mind: A narrative-driven platformer launching on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with a demo in June and Xbox Game Pass support. - inKONBINI: A management simulation game releasing on April 30, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass availability. - Echo Generation 2: A sci-fi deckbuilder RPG launching on May 27, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Starseeker: A spinoff of Astroneer, available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, and Switch 2, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Tears of Metal: A co-op roguelike hack-and-slash game for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere compatibility. - Crashout Crew: A co-op game centered around forklifts, releasing on May 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, with Xbox Game Pass support. - RV There Yet?: A comedic co-op adventure expected to launch in May for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive: An action game set to launch on Xbox Series X|S in Q3 2026. - There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: A musical-themed hotel and ghost hunting game for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud, and other platforms, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Golf With Your Friends 2: The sequel to the party golfing game, releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch this fall. - Mistfall Hunter: An extraction RPG launching in July on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Totopia: A free-to-play party game supporting Xbox Play Anywhere. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed: A competitive racing platformer scheduled for July on multiple platforms, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Vampire Crawlers: A deckbuilding spinoff from Vampire Survivors, now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Screenbound: An action-adventure game where players control a character in both 3D and 2D, available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support.
The BAFTA Games Awards pulls indie game's trailer at the last minute, citing "the wellbeing of all guests"
AppWizard
April 18, 2026

The BAFTA Games Awards pulls indie game’s trailer at the last minute, citing “the wellbeing of all guests”

Alyx Jones, founder of Silver Script Games, expressed disappointment after BAFTA withdrew the trailer for her indie adventure game, The Quiet Things, from its showcase due to sensitive content. The game is an autobiographical narrative about a fractured childhood in the South of England, addressing themes of abuse, self-harm, suicide, and sexual assault. Despite revising the trailer to mitigate concerns, Jones was informed there wasn't enough time to add appropriate warnings. BAFTA stated the decision was made to prioritize the wellbeing of guests, as the trailer contained potentially triggering themes. The Quiet Things is scheduled for release on June 4, and a free demo is available on Steam. Jones is seeking community support to increase the game's visibility following the withdrawal of the trailer.
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