retro JRPG Archives

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December 1, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (December 1, 2025)

Steam unveils approximately a dozen new games daily, providing a mix of variety and potential for hidden gems to be overlooked. - Hail to the Rainbow - Release Date: November 28 - Developer: Hосков Сергей - Description: A quirky boomer shooter where players control Captain Wayne, who aims to rob and eliminate wealthy individuals, featuring absurd ballistics and animated cutscenes. - The Use of Life - Release Date: November 26 - Developer: Daraneko Games - Description: A multi-ending adventure book style JRPG that combines turn-based combat with quick-time events and presents its narrative in a storybook format. A free demo is available. - Abandoned Archive - Release Date: November 25 - Developer: Vedal - Description: An action roguelike focusing on spellcasting and elemental magic synergy, with exploration mechanics in a dungeon-crawling style. It has received over 600 overwhelmingly positive reviews. - Randomice - Release Date: November 26 - Developer: Videoludid - Description: A metroidvania roguelite where players control a mouse in a suburban house, with randomized upgrades and a consistent house layout, featuring whimsical items like rockets and grappling hooks.

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August 22, 2025

Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Announced For PC & Game Boy

Mega Cat Studios, in collaboration with Exquisite Laundry Pet, has announced the retro JRPG titled Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land. The game will be released on Steam and as a physical cartridge for the Game Boy Color. Players will control a gumball on a quest to restore Trick-or-Treat Land, which is threatened by Chaos Sweets. The game features a lighthearted journey through a candy-filled world, recruitment of allies with unique skills, various puzzles and quests, and a turn-based combat system. The story begins when the gumball hero crash-lands in Trick-or-Treat Land and must retrieve a spellbook to help a local Scarecrow, leading to a quest for Seven Hallowed Patches. Players will encounter diverse characters and can cast spells, brew potions, and unlock magical abilities. The game aims to provide engaging challenges suitable for all ages.