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game · 2026-05-31 · worldwide · 2026-05-31
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The wordless puzzle adventure game 'Keeper' originated from a thought during the 2020 pandemic lockdown. · 2026-05-31
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The game features no text or spoken language, relying entirely on visuals and music to tell its story. · 2026-05-31
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'Keeper' currently holds a 91% positive rating on Steam and was nominated for the Visual Art award at GDC 2026. · 2026-05-31

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Jul 4

Dreadwoods Gatekeeper Gameplay Trailer Shows Checkpoint Horror

Developer IGN Raw Tale Games released a gameplay trailer for Dreadwoods Gatekeeper, a low-poly horror game where players act as a gatekeeper inspecting travelers and managing a cursed gatehouse. The game has a Steam page open for wishlisting.

Jun 29

Toy Keeper Organization Sim Launches August 22 on Steam

Pocket Collector's Toy Keeper, an organization simulation game about sorting 1,606 scattered toys into correct sections of a three-story giant toy store, launches August 22 on Steam. Players earn coins to spin a gacha machine for upgrades like support robots, multiple jumps, and batch placement. Co-op play is planned as a free post-launch update.

Jun 27

Super Survival Summer! Bundle Packs 10 Survival Games on Steam

A new Steam bundle, 'Super Survival Summer!', offers 10 popular survival games including Palworld, ARK: Survival Ascended, and Core Keeper at a combined price of 16,884 yen, down from 37,950 yen. The bundle applies an extra 25% discount on top of individual sale prices, and the price adjusts for titles already owned.

Jun 23

THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 to Stream August 8 With New Game Details

THQ Nordic announced the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 will stream on August 8 at 4:00 AM JST. The event will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. It will feature release date announcements and new footage for several titles, including Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2, and The Guild - Europa 1410. Additional information will be provided for Fatekeeper, Expeditions: Samurai, The Eternal Life of Goldman, and Way of the Hunter 2. A teaser video has been released showing scenes from Titan Quest II and Wreckfest 2. Game Spark highlighted Expeditions: Samurai, a Sengoku party-based RPG, and Fatekeeper, a dark fantasy action RPG, as key titles to watch. The showcase is THQ Nordic's annual event, following last year's edition which featured updates on Gothic 1 Remake, REANIMAL, and Darksiders 4.

Jun 11

Fatekeeper Early Access Shows Promise With Unreal Engine 5 Graphics and Gory Combat

THQ Nordic and Paraglacial released the dark fantasy action RPG Fatekeeper in Early Access on June 3. Developed by a team of 13, the game offers about four hours of gameplay in its current state, with a full version planned for 15 hours. The Early Access period is expected to last around 18 months, with updates based on user feedback.

Jun 2

First-Person Dark Fantasy RPG Fatekeeper Launches Early Access on Steam

THQ Nordic and developer Paraglacial launched the early access version of the first-person dark fantasy RPG Fatekeeper on Steam on June 3, 2026. The game is priced at 1,350 yen, with a 20% launch discount bringing it to 1,080 yen until June 17. Paraglacial is a 13-person studio based in Germany. Fatekeeper is set in a world devastated by a great calamity, where players explore ancient battlefields, underground caves, deep forests, and forgotten sanctuaries. Combat combines melee weapon attacks and magic spells, and each enemy has unique behavior patterns requiring tactical adaptation. Players can customize their character builds across attributes, combat style, and magic schools, ranging from strength-focused warriors to magic-specialized mages. The early access period is planned for approximately 18 months, with the team intending to release regular updates based on community feedback. The early access version offers about two hours of playtime, while the full version is expected to contain around 15 hours of content. The game currently supports English only, with no Japanese language option. As of the time of reporting, over 1,000 user reviews on Steam have given the game a 'Very Positive' rating, with roughly 80% of reviews being positive. Many reviewers praised the game's cost performance, with comments noting it is 'cheap but fun' and complimenting the hit feedback and dark atmosphere.

Jun 2

Graveyard Keeper 2 Brings the Protagonist Back to a Zombie-Ravaged World

At BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto, tinyBuild showed a playable demo of Graveyard Keeper 2, eight years after the original. The protagonist returns, awakened by a fairy who says he destroyed the world. The sequel adds a town hub and a lighting system to its 2D pixel art, and launches in 2026 with Japanese support from day one.

May 31

Double Fine's 'Keeper' Interview Reveals Pandemic Origin for Wordless Adventure

In an interview published on May 31, 2026, Double Fine Productions project lead and art director Lee Petty revealed that the wordless puzzle adventure game 'Keeper' originated from a thought during the 2020 pandemic lockdown. While on a solo hike, Petty wondered what would happen if humanity went extinct, leading to the concept of a lighthouse that grows legs after being abandoned on an island. The game features no text or spoken language, relying entirely on visuals and music to tell its story. Petty explained that the team wanted to remove all tutorial text and let players discover the game through experience. The lighthouse can illuminate its surroundings, while a seabird companion can pick up and manipulate objects. The game uses Unreal Engine with a custom in-house paintbrush stroke system that applies lighting directly to 3D environments, creating a style that blends painting and 3D graphics. 'Keeper' currently holds a 91% positive rating on Steam and was nominated for the Visual Art award at GDC 2026. It is available on PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox/PC Game Pass.