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Mecha BREAK announces new Limited Access Beta Test, with new exclusive mech and 6v6 mode
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Amazing Seasun Games is accepting applications for their Mecha BREAK Limited Access Beta Test, which will run from August 2 to 13.
Mysterious world-hopping adventure game from “Natsuno Kanata – Beyond the Summer” dev to get English release
![Moonless Moon Japanese indie text adventure](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240527-31455-header-768x441.jpeg)
From an acclaimed Japanese indie developer, Moonless Moon is a story-rich adventure game that unfolds like a “music video you can play through.”
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ will support 4K graphics and reduce loading times
![Master Detective Archives; Rain Code's Nintendo Switch version](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240507-292538002-768x432.jpg)
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ will release in the West on October 1 for Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X❘S, with significant enhancements.
Cyberpunk criminal investigation game There is NO PLAN B announced for Steam
![There is No Plan B in-game screenshot](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240418-29819-header-768x432.jpg)
There is NO PLAN B is a cyberpunk mystery adventure game in which you investigate various cases. The game is planned to release on Steam.
Unnerving low-poly Japanese horror game explores the terror of being lost in the mountains
![Dandara Japanese indie horror game shinto shrine](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240410-29557-header-768x432.jpeg)
Rendered in a low-poly style that recalls PS1 horror hits Silent Hill & Resident Evil, Dandara explores the terror of being stranded at night
The Exit 8’s official sequel finally announced
![Platform 8 The Exit 8 sequel Kotake Create](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401-29185-header-768x432.jpeg)
Platform 8, the official sequel to Kotake Create's 2023 smash hit The Exit 8, combines new gameplay with familiar elements from The Exit 8.
Multiplayer paranormal activity investigation game coming to Steam on April 12
![School Paranormal Laboratory gameplay screenshot](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20240327-287505-header-768x432.webp)
School Paranormal Laboratory gameplay screenshot
Chilla’s Art’s new horror game Shinkansen 0 coming to Steam on March 22
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Indie developer duo Chilla's Art will be releasing Shinkansen 0, their first game of 2024, on March 22. The game is inspired by The Exit 8.
Investigate a cryptic online post in this horror walking sim
![The Contact in-game screenshot](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20240301-284455-header-768x432.jpg)
The Contact is an indie horror walking simulator game in which you investigate coordinates found in a creepy online post.
Reynatis will feature lots of real-life stores in Shibuya which even Persona and Ghostwire: Tokyo couldn’t include
![Shibuya environment in Reynatis](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240225-283867-header-768x480.jpg)
The upcoming action RPG Reynatis prides itself on its realistic recreation of Shibuya, that
Hikikomori beat ‘em up tower defense game Pull Stay releases February 26 in Early Access
![Pull Stay by Souji Nito](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240214-27181-header-768x432.jpg)
The highly anticipated Pull Stay, a game about hikikomori by a hikikomori, is going to release in Early Access on February 26 on Stea,.
Realistic forensic investigation sim Tokyo Psychodemic to release May 30
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Tokyo Psychodemic, directed by the creator or Kowloon High-School Chronicle, is a realistic investigation sim set to release in May 2024.
This anime-style indie RPG boasts gorgeous VFX
![Deepest Regret Japanese indie VFX RPG Steam](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240129-26259-header-768x468.jpg)
DEEPEST REGRET is a visual effects-packed 3D action RPG where you battle through a nightmarish world as a sexy swordswoman.
This cozy Japanese cafe simulator is full of cute cat girls and ASMR sounds
![Kemono Teatime gameplay](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240125-26195-header-768x432.jpg)
Kemono Teatime is an upcoming Japanese cafe simulation game that features various kemonomimi (animal-featured) characters, ASMR sounds and cute pixel art.
Become a mind-reading Japanese schoolgirl and help your friends in this cute indie game
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In the heart-warming indie game Happy Telepathy, you will help mind-reading schoolgirl Miru Kokonagi solve her classmates' problems.
Revealed: Palworld glitch exploits let you travel in style
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We reveal glitch techniques that let you jump higher and glide faster in Palworld, even if you only have super basic equipment.
The Exit 8 developer expresses surprising opinion on copycat games
![The Exit 8 by Kotake Create](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231225-24850-header-768x432.jpg)
Kotake Create, the developer behind The Exit 8, shares his thoughts on upcoming releases that have copied the anomaly-spotting indie game.
Dungeon Sweeper is a refreshing Japanese indie twist on classic Minesweeper
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In Dungeon Sweeper, you must uncover a charming landscape of Japanese villages and varied biomes while watching out for dungeons.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – post-beta test updates balance out Raging Strikes, buff character abilities
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Cygames announced the post-beta test updates made to Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising before the official launch. Among the battle-related updates are balancing adjustments made to Raging Strikes and Dash attacks, as well as updates to character abilities.
New Shadowverse title to introduce a 3D world and game-changing mechanics like Super Evolution
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Cygames announced the upcoming Shadoverse sequel titled Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on December 10, revealing some of the new characters and gameplay features.
Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World to release on Steam despite series’ past struggles with Steam guidelines
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Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World will be released for the PC (Steam) on February 15, 2024, despite the series' sequels being cancelled on Steam.
Run a relaxed Hookah lounge in upcoming Japanese VA-11 Hall-A-esque visual novel
![Hookah Haze by Aniplex and Acquire](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231205-23732-header-768x432.jpg)
Hookah Haze, by Aniplex and Acquire, is an upcoming "human drama" visual novel game for the PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch in which you run a Hookah Lounge and get to know peculiar customers.