Exploring the different locations throughout the game was so fascinating, and some of the puzzles were genuninely challenging. The story has left me with alot to think about, and I can't wait to see what other people think about its themes and what its trying to say. [2/2]

I thought there were quite a few cool games at this year’s SGF, and I’m really looking forward to playing them when they release. If you are interested in any games you see here or anywhere during SGF, make sure to wishlist them to help the devs out!

I first saw Mandrake at this year’s PC Gaming Show. It’s a farming sim with some unique quirks and mysteries lying under the surface, with a painterly art style. No release date yet, but I’m really looking forward to this one.
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@failbettergames.com

14. Keeper is an atmospheric adventure game where you play as a lighthouse, joined by a seabird companion. It’s being developed by Double Fine Productions, the creators of the Psychonauts and Costume Quest series, and it releases on October 17th, 2025.
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@doublefine.com

13. At Fate’s end is the next game from Thunder Lotus, the creators of Spiritfarer. This game definitely seems like it’s leaning more into their action roots, with some family drama sprinkled in, and I’m excited to play it when it releases in 2026.
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@thunderlotusgames.com

12. Another standout of the Xbox Showcase was Clockwork Revolution, the next game from inXile Entertainment. No release date as of yet, but the game looks like it’s going to be an incredibly deep experience with great humour and a cool city to explore.
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11. The Outer Worlds 2 is Obsidian Entertainment’s next big RPG, and had a showcase dedicated to it on Sunday. This game is shaping up to be an incredible experience, and I can’t wait to explore Arcadia when the game releases on October 29th.
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@theouterworlds.bsky.social

10. Crisol: Theater of Idols is a first person horror game set in a twisted version of Spain. The main character is a soldier who uses blood as both his weapon and for health. It’s also being published by Blumhouse Games, and is releasing in 2025.
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@blumhousegames.com

9. Sleep Awake is a psychological horror game in which anyone who goes to sleep disappears, so people try a variety of methods to keep themselves awake. It’s being published by Blumhouse games, and is releasing in 2026.
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@blumhousegames.com

8. Neverway is a horror farming and life sim, co-directed by the pixel artist of Celeste. It has a stunning art style, and looks to be a really unique take on the life sim genre. No release date as yet.
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@coldbloodinc.studio

The big closer of the main SGF show was Resident Evil Requiem, the next entry in the Resident Evil series. This game marks the series' return to Racoon City, with a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. The game releases on February 27th, 2026.
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@residentevil.capcomusa.com

6. Stranger than Heaven was previously revealed at last year’s Game Awards as ‘Project Century.’ It’s a new game coming from the developers of the Yakuza series, and so far we have seen the game in both 1915 and 1943. No release date as yet.
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5. Blighted is the first 3D game from the developers of the Guacamelee games and Nobody Saves the World. It’s a top-down metroidvania set in a twisted world, with a really gorgeous art style. This one’s a bit farther off, scheduled to release in 2026.
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@drinkboxstudios.com

4. Mixtape is the next game from Beethoven & Dinosaur, the creators of The Artful Escape. It follows a group of friends spending one last night together, set to the music of some of the biggest artists of the 80s and 90s. Releasing in 2025.
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@mixtapegame.bsky.social

3. Mina the Hollower is the next game from Yacht Club Games, the creators of Shovel Knight. It’s top-down action-adventure game. It releases on October 31st, and there’s a Steam demo available now.
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@yachtclubgames.bsky.social

2. Cairn is a game I’ve been following for a while. It’s an open-world climbing game with simulated physics and inventory management affecting your ability to climb. It’s releasing on November 5th, 2025, and there’s a demo on Steam and PS5 now.
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@thegamebakers.bsky.social

1. Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles is a remaster of the 1997 PS1 classic, and having never been able to play it, I’m very excited to give it a try when it releases on September 30th, 2025.
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@square-enix-games.com