The Triple-i Initiative’s third showcase has come to a close, airing earlier today and bringing its engaged viewers news on 40 outstanding games from some of the world’s most creative development teams, including huge new game reveals, fan-favorite DLC announcements, release dates for upcoming games and more awesomeness. Viewers who can’t contain their excitement and want to go hands-on with some of these titles can do so until April 16 on Steam, where over a dozen demos and playtests of games from the show are available.
Alabaster Dawn - Developer / Publisher: Radical Fish Games
Coming to Early Access May 7th!
Alabaster Dawn is an Action RPG building on top of the best aspects of Radical Fish Games' previous title CrossCode, featuring a deep and engaging combat system, challenging puzzles and an epic story set in a curious world full of secrets to discover and places to explore. The shadow of Nyx has fallen, warping the world into a wasteland and vanishing the gods and their people. Now, Juno, the Outcast Chosen, awakens to an impossible task: bring it all back. The new trailer showcases new content, including new boss fights, story sequences and locations.
Alkahest - Developer: Push On | Publisher: HypeTrain Digital
In the first gameplay reveal of Alkahest, the player ventures into dark caves and abandoned ruins now claimed by goblins. Exploration flows into tense encounters, where combat feels physical and grounded - kicks, finishers and reactive environments turn every fight into controlled chaos. Destructible spaces and systemic physics blur the line between weapon and world, while alchemy adds a layer of creativity, enabling clever interactions both in battle and in traversal.
Away Team - Developer / Publisher: Klei Entertainment
Co-Op Feature Reveal & Closed Singleplayer Playtest Announced
Mistakenly shipped off on a research rocket, you find yourself in a strange new world where you must take control of the simulation to survive and thrive. The good news is, you won’t have to do it alone. We’re excited to announce multiplayer is now in development for Away Team. While you wait for the rest of your crew to arrive, you can sign-up now for a chance to be a part of our first single-player playtest on Steam!
Barotrauma - Developer: FakeFish / Undertow Games | Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
Home & Harbor Expansion Gameplay Reveal, Coming Fall 2026
Home & Harbor is the upcoming expansion for Barotrauma. Introducing outpost ownership, building and management and a mysterious new faction: The Descendants, which will shake up the world of Europa's merry sailors.
Brotato - Developer: Evil Empire / Blobfish Games | Publisher: Blobfish Games
Primal Dead DLC Announced, Coming Summer 2026
The new Primal Dread DLC is making its way to Brotato. Face the might of the jungle and its inhabitants: the mecha and mutant dinosaurs! Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to six weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Cairn - Developer / Publisher: The Game Bakers
Free 'On The Trail' DLC announced, coming Summer 2026
The Game Bakers reveal On the Trail free DLC for the critically acclaimed survival climber Cairn. On the Trail - Deep Water is the first of a series of free DLC bringing Cairn climbers with new climbing locations and fresh challenges as they follow the trail of a legendary climber. The DLC brings three new climbing areas, and introduces water soloing: players can now climb over water, without the consequences of plummeting to their death! Marco won't be cheering from the sideline anymore, players can now climb with him or Aava. The climb begins again in Summer 2026.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Developer: KONAMI / Evil Empire | Publisher: KONAMI
A new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse shows commented gameplay, highlighting its blend of action and exploration, while further exploring its setting—Paris in 1499.
The post-show segment features members of the development team in conversation with the franchise’s Japanese producer, sharing insights on the game’s influences and creative direction
Set 23 years after Castlevania: Dracula’s Curse, the game follows a young Belmont in a new 2D action-exploration title developed by KONAMI and Evil Empire, with advisory support from Motion Twin. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is set to release in 2026.
CloverPit - Developer: Panik Arcade | Publisher: Future Friends Games
‘Unholy Fusion' DLC & Free Update Shadowdropped
The viral and hellish slot-machine roguelite CloverPit drags players back into their cell with its first DLC called 'Unholy Fusion.' Exploit the grotesque Surgery Machine to fuse charms into even more powerful ones. Discover 30 unique charm fusions and push your builds further with new memory cards, synergies, modifiers and fresh regular charms - and break the game all over again! CloverPit: Unholy Fusion is available now on PC via Steam, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox for PC and mobile. Alongside the DLC, the base game received the free 1.4 update today for all players to enjoy, bringing online leaderboards to the game!
Crop - Developer: Carbonara Games | Publisher: 11 bit studios
Game Reveal: Crop - Gritty Farming Thriller
A gritty farming thriller where your life depends on the yield. Abducted and bound to a dying farm, you must dig, plant, irrigate and cut through the decay, all while solving the mystery of your captors and overcoming the daily cycle. The only way out is through the harvest.
Dead As Disco - Developer / Publisher: Brain Jar Games
Coming to Early Access May 5, 2026
Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick and combo syncs to the music. Play as Charlie Disco, a fallen icon with one chance to reclaim the spotlight from the Idols – Charlie’s ex-bandmates and musical legends. Confront the Idols in stylish combat that syncs to every song, and survive a world torn apart by music, fame and betrayal. Dead as Disco's music transcends boundaries! Rock out to our streamer safe original soundtrack or beat down to licensed bangers past and present. Not enough? Then bring your own killer tracks to the party with My Music! Convert any song in your music library into new game content quickly and easily.
Don’t Starve Elsewhere - Developer / Publisher: Klei Entertainment
Game Reveal: Don't Starve Elsewhere - All-New Survival Experience
A new Don’t Starve with an all-new elevated uncompromising survival experience. Band together with friends to fight for survival, craft a home base and gather resources. Just remember: don’t fall, don’t linger in the Fog and above all else, Don’t Starve.
Everwind - Developer: Enjoy Studio S.A. | Publisher: Bohemia Interactive
Free 'The First Ascent' Update Revealed, Coming May 2026
Everwind is a novel take on RPG and Sandbox Survival genre in First-Person-Perspective. Embark on the adventure with your friends - Build a base on a flying island-ship, gather resources, craft, loot and fight while you rise above the clouds to uncover the mysteries of this world. The First Ascent update marks Everwind’s first major post–Early Access update, introducing new challenges, enemies, customization options and powerful gear inspired by community feedback. The First Ascent update is coming out in May 2026.
Far Far West - Developer: Evil Raptor | Publisher: Fireshine Games
Coming to Early Access April 28
Far Far West is Launching into Early Access on Steam on April 28, 2026! Team up in this chaotic 1-4 player co-op horde shooter. Journey to the spooky west to blast monsters, sling spells, complete missions and collect bounties. Work as a team to get in, get paid and get out (mostly) alive. Play solo or with up to three other friends. Level up, unlock new weapons/spells/abilities, and customize your player (and horse!). No live service! No season pass! No micro-transactions!
Final Sentence - Developer: Button Mash | Publisher: Polden
Shadow Drop - Final Sentence Available Now
Final Sentence is a thrilling Battle Royale typing game where your survival hinges on flawless keystrokes. Trapped in a hangar with a typewriter and a revolver - loaded with one bullet - pressed to your temple, every typing error pulls the trigger, eliminating players until only one remains. Compete in big lobbies with up to 40 players or intense private matches with 2–8 friends. Deep stats and a ranked system track your progress, pinpointing strengths and weaknesses like never before. Final Sentence is available now! Step in, type fast and survive.
Frostrail - Developer: Fakefish | Publisher: Shiro Unlimited
First Playtest Announced, coming April 16
Through the frost, death follows the tracks. Dive into a ruthless survival FPS, solo or co-op. Explore, scavenge, craft and fight to endure a frozen, corrupted world. Operate and upgrade your steam-powered train through an unforgiving wasteland, where every choice is a matter of survival. Discover new gameplay footage featuring combat, exploration and train management in the frozen wasteland. The playtest begins April 16. Sign up now!
Graveyard Keeper 2 - Developer: Lazy Bear Games | Publisher: tinyBuild
Game Reveal: Graveyard Keeper 2 - More graves, bigger city, and the same questionable morals
Graveyard Keeper 2 is a narrative-driven crafting RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. This sequel builds on the cult-favorite formula, expanding it into a zombie-infested Town. Craft, trade, optimize supply chains, manage your graveyard and send undead expeditions to reclaim and revive the city. More graves, a bigger Town, and even more questionable morals. Graveyard Keeper 2 will be available on PC, Xbox Series, PS5, Switch 1 and Switch 2. To celebrate the announcement at the Triple-i Initiative, Graveyard Keeper 1 will be available for free on Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S but only for a limited time.
Long Gone - Developer: Hillfort Games | Publisher: Hillfort Games / Outersloth
Coming 2027, Platforming Reveal
Explore an abandoned suburban neighborhood decades after the outbreak with your cat companion. Platform through the ruined streets, solve environmental puzzles and uncover the secret lives of the people long gone through the belongings they left behind in this atmospheric 3D pixel narrative adventure. Oh, and watch out for the zombies.
Lost Castle 2 - Developer / Publisher: Hunter Studio
1.0 Release Announcement, coming June 11
Lost Castle 2 is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game, explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!
Lost Railway - Developer: Crossbridge Game Studios | Publisher: Polden
Game Reveal: Lost Railway - Cute-But-Creepy Post-Apocalyptic 2D Co-Op Horror
Lost Railway is the first 2D co-op quota horror where you and your friends travel through a strange, cute-but-creepy post-apocalyptic world aboard a train that must never stop. You scavenge abandoned stations, avoid or in worst case confront monsters and race against an escalating level of the mutation on the level while fulfilling a quota that keeps the train moving. Every run is a tense balance between greed, caution and teamwork. Screaming is not just allowed, it is a mechanic. This is quota horror reimagined for 2D: systemic, readable, brutal, with active deep combat and deeply co-op-driven.
Machine Party - Developer: Mike Klubnika | Publisher: Oro Interactive
Game Reveal: Machine Party - Violent Party Game Collection by Mike Klubnik, Coming 2026
Machine Party is a collection of violent party games where failure is lethal. Gather your friends and endure high stakes situations to prove your life is worth more than theirs. Survival is unlikely. Machine Party is the next game from famed independent developer Mike Klubnika (Buckshot Roulette, s.p.l.i.t.) and GDeavid making it a two person project, published by Oro Interactive (Easy Delivery Co., Roadside Research, Super Battle Golf). Launching Summer 2026.
Neverway - Developer: Coldblood Inc. | Publisher: Coldblood Inc. / Outersloth
Prologue Reveal, Available Now - Full Game October 2026
Neverway is launching on PC and Nintendo Switch in Oct., 2026. Play the prologue now on Steam! After quitting her dead-end job, Fiona starts over on a farm and becomes the immortal herald of a dead god. Make friends, fight through horrors and pay your debt in this nightmarish life sim RPG. Co-directed by the pixel artist of Celeste and with music by Disasterpeace.
Over the hill - Developer: Strelka Games, Funselektor Labs Inc. | Publisher: Funselektor Labs Inc.
Feature Reveal: New Algeria Biome & Playtest Announcement for April 24
Over the hill is an off-road exploration game about the quiet thrill of getting lost together. Drive vintage 4x4s through vast open environments inspired by real-world wilderness. There are no racing lines and no podiums here. Instead, it's about choosing your own route, reading the terrain and figuring out how to reach the next lookout when the road disappears.
Traverse rivers, climb steep rock faces, and winch your friends out of impossible situations in drop-in co-op. Every vehicle handles differently, every surface reacts to weight and momentum, and every journey becomes a small story you create together. The latest trailer reveals 'Algeria', one of the game's regions, a sun-baked landscape of sweeping plateaus, ancient ruins, sand-swept valleys and even fallen meteorites waiting to be discovered.
Unlock new vehicles, customize your setup, and venture deeper into the unknown. Whether you're scouting alone at sunset or tackling harsh conditions with friends, over the hill is about exploration, freedom and the joy of the drive. Want to experience it for yourself? Sign up now for the closed playtest running April 24–26 on Steam. Registrations are open until April 16!
Prove You’re Human - Developer: sunset visitor 斜陽過客 | Publisher: Black Tabby Publishing
Game Reveal: Prove You're Human - Sci-Fi Narrative Adventure by 1000xRESISTS's sunset visitor 斜陽過客
An AI dares to dream she is human. You've been hired to put her in her place. From the creators of the Peabody award-winning 1000xRESIST, published by the creators of Slay The Princess. "Prove You’re Human" is a sci-fi narrative adventure in which you play as Santana and split your consciousness in two. The company behind this program has a chance at achieving true AGI — but there’s just one problem. The company’s AI, Mesa, is convinced she's a human being.
Rift of the Necrodancer - Developer: Brace Yourself Games | Publisher: Klei Entertainment
Undertale Music Pack Reveal - Available Now
Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift. Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle -- this time, re-experience one of gaming's most iconic soundtracks with the OFFICIAL UNDERTALE Music Pack!
Risk of Rain 2 - Developer: Gearbox Software / Hopoo Games | Publisher: 2K Games
Hallowed Concepts' DLC Announcement, Coming Soon
Risk of Rain 2: Hallowed Concepts takes players deeper into the dark, cult-like world of N’Kuhana. In this new expansion, survivors will fight through haunting new regions of Petrichor V, face horrific new enemies, and uncover powers never before possible in Risk of Rain 2.
Romestead - Developer: Beartwigs | Publisher: Three Friends
Coming to Early Access May 26
Survival Town-Builder 'Romestead', developed by Beartwigs and published by Three Friends, will be released into Early Access on May 26! Romestead is an action-adventure survival game that invites players to build and expand their home, alone or with friends, as they seek to rebuild Rome and conquer the legendary foes that inhabit ancient lands.
Shift At Midnight - Developer: Bun Muen | Publisher: Kwalee
Launching May 28
Shift at Midnight is an online co-op detective horror for 1 - 3 players, releasing May 28 2026! Managing a gas station is tough work – keep your stock shelves full and sell enough products to meet your quota each night, take deliveries and keep your store nice and clean. Oh, and make sure to interrogate each customer as you serve - as some are not human and are in fact doppelgangers – miss one and they will return later that shift to try and kill you. Execute on sight if you think they are not human – just be sure to clean up after. If you mess up, be prepared to set traps, barricade the doors and hide as the doppelgangers return as horrible monsters.
Sledding Game - Developer / Publisher: The Sledding Corporation
Coming to Early Access April 30
Sledding Game is a multiplayer hangout game where you race down hills, do cool tricks, and crash spectacularly with ridiculous ragdoll physics. Need a break? Hit the chalet to chill, drink cocoa, build snowmen, go ice fishing and more! With proximity chat, character and sled customization, and tons of minigames, it’s all about cozy yet chaotic fun with friends. Sledding Game launches into Early Access on April 30th!
Solarpunk - Developer: Cyberwave | Publisher: rokaplay
Launching June 8
Solarpunk is a calm survival game in a technically advanced world of floating islands. Alone or together with your friends, you can construct buildings, grow food, craft gadgets and explore distant islands with your own airship. Use sunlight and wind to create an energy system and automate your processes like gathering resources and watering your plants to build your dream home in the sky. Developed by just two people the game reached 1mio Wishlist on Steam. After more than four years of development, Solarpunk has finally revealed its release date: June 8, 2026 for PC (Steam, Epic, GoG), Xbox S/X, PS5 & Switch 2.
SpaceCraft - Developer / Publisher: Shiro Games
Coming to Early Access May 20
The Universe is yours. SpaceCraft is an online space exploration and building game. Explore a vast galaxy of solar systems and planets, mine and craft resources, design and build ships, automate planetary bases and interplanetary logistics, trade and cooperate. Launching in Early Access on May 20. Wishlist now!
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions - Developer: System Era Softworks | Publisher: Devolver Digital
Open Beta coming to PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S in April
STARSEEKER is a new game set within the Astroneer universe, focusing on discovery, cooperative expeditions, and camaraderie. Players will need to work together with their squad and the entire space station crew to explore the planet Tephra, accomplish dynamic objectives, and bring resources back to the station to complete the STARSEEKER community's overall goals. The new 'Wildlife of Tephra' trailer shows some of the unusual creatures players will encounter on the ground—creatures they will need to analyse, avoid, or pacify—and announces the upcoming open beta in April. Players can sign up for the open beta at starseekergame.com and are encouraged to invite their most trusted squadmates to jump in for shenanigans and adventure.
Super Battle Golf - Developer: Brimstone | Publisher: Oro Interactive
Console Announcement, coming Summer 2026 and free update available now
Super Battle Golf is an online 1-8 player golf game where everyone plays at the same time. Swing, shoot, sabotage, and finish first by any means necessary in a free-for-all rush to the hole. Hit your friends with your ball. Ram them down with a golf cart. Fire an orbital laser from half-way across the map. Collect an assortment of items to stop your friends from getting any points as you make your way to the hole. Launching on consoles Summer 2026.
Temtem: Pioneers - Developer / Publisher: Crema
Game Reveal: Temtem: Pioneers - Survival Creature Collection & Fast-Paced Action Combat
Step into the Downbelow, a vast and untamed region where Temtem roam wild and every expedition opens the door to new discoveries. Temtem: Pioneers blends creature collection, survival gameplay, and fast-paced action combat into a brand new adventure set in the Temtem universe. Far from the comfort of the Archipelago, you must explore unknown lands, build a home in the wild, and grow alongside the Temtem that help you survive this incredible and challenging world.
The Lift - Developer: Fantastic Signals | Publisher: tinyBuild
Console Announcement, coming to PS5 and Xbox Series S|X
The Lift is an eerie, story-driven handyman simulator in which you renovate and explore a massive research facility abandoned after a mysterious incident. Set in a highly interactive world inspired by Soviet science fiction, The Lift puts a surreal twist on the handyman gameplay formula, tasking players with a wide range of jobs from vacuuming reality-distorting anomalies and collecting fuel from robotic bees, to reviving interdimensional satellite dishes and repairing sentient reactors.
During the Triple-I Initiative, developer Fantastic Signals and publisher tinyBuild have showcased a brand-new Gameplay Trailer, and revealed that The Lift will be coming to Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027.
Thick as Thieves - Developer: OtherSide Entertainment | Publisher: Megabit Publishing
Launching May 20
Thick as Thieves is launching on May 20, 2026. Thick as Thieves is a stealth-action heist game set in Kilcairn, an alternate-history 1910s Scottish city steeped in intrigue and rich in opportunity. Master the art of thievery through cunning gameplay in short-session missions, playable solo or with a friend in co-op multiplayer. Thick as Thieves is developed by OtherSide Entertainment, led by legendary designer Warren Spector.
TOO DEEP TO QUIT - Developer / Publisher: Demon Max
Game Reveal: TOO DEEP TO QUIT - Co-Op Backstabbing Temple Treasure Hunting ... with Puppets!
Grab your gear and your friends for a hilarious, golden-age adventure experience coming 2026! Join a cast of daring puppets as you dive into cursed temples, hunt for the ultimate treasure, and cooperate to stay alive. Beware of everything and everyone… only the survivors get to split the gold! By the creators of Guilty as Sock!
Valor Mortis - Developer: One More Level | Publisher: Lyrical Games
Coming Fall 2026 & Feature Reveal: New Boss, Weapons and Levels
Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike set in a supernatural retelling of the Napoleonic Wars. This trailer reveals a new weapon, new environments, a new boss, and parkour mechanics that harken back to One More Level's previous Ghostrunner titles. For the first time, Lyrical Games is announcing that Valor Mortis will launch on PC and consoles this Fall.
Warhammer Survivors - Developer / Publisher: Auroch Digital
Console Announcement, coming to Switch, PlayStation, Xbox + Enemy Faction & Playable Characters Reveal
Warhammer Survivors, the fast-paced Warhammer roguelite survivors game, has announced that it will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 alongside Steam later this year. Coming alongside the latest announcement is a wave of new reveals, including new playable characters, a cache of devastating weapons and an all-new enemy faction (the Orks).
We Were Here Tomorrow - Developer / Publisher: Total Mayhem Games
First Demo Reveal, Available Now
We Were Here Tomorrow releases exclusive Triple-i Demo now! You and your partner wake up inside mysterious pods. Strange machinery is buzzing around you, and the world beyond the glass is one you no longer recognize. A calm, confident voice guides you through the unfamiliar facility, equipping you both with useful tools as you puzzle your way through a list of assignments together. Left with many questions and few choices, you carry out the orders given to you. This asymmetrical co-op adventure will have you uncover secrets that will shape the fate of Tomorrow… We Were Here Tomorrow is the next entry in the We Were Here Series.
Windrose - Developer / Publisher: Windrose Crew
Coming to Early Access April 14
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Windrose Early Access is setting sail on April 14. It is a survival adventure set in an alternative Age of Piracy anticipated by over 1,500,000 players who wishlisted the game. It features the classic “build, craft, survive” formula along with intense combat and engaging exploration on land and sea.