Strange Scaffold is set to release its innovative multiplayer game, Co-Op Kaiju Horror Cooking, on July 29, 2025, where players must feed giant Kaiju to avert an apocalypse. The game combines cooking, horror, and chaotic co-op gameplay, with an open playtest available from today.

One More Game announces the latest playtest for SWAPMEAT, their co-op roguelite shooter, running from July 17 to July 23. This iteration features an updated HUD, revamped tutorial, and new strategic elements, emphasizing community feedback.

The upcoming release of 'Operation Highjump: The Fall of Berlin' is set to invigorate the Spanish video game sector. The game merges retro aesthetics with modern tech, featuring contributions from industry luminaries like Alfonso Azpiri and Chris Huelsbeck.

Mashina, a stop-motion adventure game by Talha and Jack Co, set for a July 31, 2025 release, offers players a unique visual style using traditional techniques. The game features underground exploration, resource gathering, and social interaction with a quirky robot community, enhancing the indie gaming scene's creative offerings.

Freehold Games and Kitfox Games plan at least three major expansions for 'Caves of Qud' after its 2024 release, enhancing features and adding new content. Expansions will start in 2026, offering new creatures and lore.

Indie games remain a powerhouse in 2025, with titles like 'Stardew Valley' and 'The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth' drawing large, loyal audiences through innovative gameplay and storytelling. Newcomers like 'Blue Prince' and 'R.E.P.O.' showcase the genre's continued appeal and evolving impact on the gaming community.

Back to the Dawn, a prison survival RPG by Metal Head Games, launches on Xbox Series X|S on July 18, 2025, following high praise on Steam. The game features new content and offers a launch discount, expanding its immersive storytelling to console players.

The rhythm game Friday Night Funkin', initially a Ludum Dare 47 entry, has exploded to over 200 million players since its 2020 launch. Now available on Android, it continues to captivate with its 90s-style art and extensive music tracks, while fostering a lively modding community.

The cult-classic RPG 'OFF' is set for a digital release on Nintendo Switch and Steam on August 15, 2025, featuring new areas and bosses by creator Mortis Ghost. With over 140,000 wishlists and positive feedback, the game promises enhanced gameplay with a novel critical hit system and improved battle menu.

Mateo Covic of Zoroarts is set to release 'Paddle Paddle Paddle' on July 25, 2025, with Assemble Entertainment publishing. This indie game offers a humorously frustrating paddling challenge with co-op and speedrun modes.

The post-apocalyptic MMORPG 'Afterglow', set in a devastated American Southwest 77 years post-nuclear war, is designed for busy adults and offers strategic, turn-based combat. Currently in closed alpha, the game features exploration, crafting, and faction engagements, with a launch on Android and iOS slated for later this year.

The Netherlands Pavilion at Gamescom 2025 showcases the country's thriving gaming industry, featuring both established and emerging game companies. The Dutch games sector saw a 10.5% revenue increase to €763 million, with significant job growth in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, underscoring its global influence and innovation.

X1 Games announces the release of 'Emotionless: The Last Ticket,' an indie psychological horror game set in a surreal amusement park, launching on Steam September 18, 2025. The game, influenced by liminal spaces, offers an eerie atmosphere focused on exploration over combat, immersing players in disorienting environments.

Elroy and the Aliens, an indie game by Motiviti, debuts as a narrative adventure blending humor, grief, and time travel. Directed by Tadej Gregorcic, it offers a 10-hour, hand-drawn, fully voiced experience.

'Eat the Rich,' a satirical social deception game parodying real-world issues, is set for PC launch on September 10, 2025, with mobile releases to follow. Developed by Monstronauts and Maccima Games, it critiques capitalism through chaotic mini-games and customization options.

Play Now Melbourne 2025, an international games market event scheduled for October 9, aims to connect Australian developers with global publishers and investors. Organized by VicScreen and supported by Screen Australia, the event has grown significantly since its inception in 2023, with notable participation from major international companies and projects worth over $42 million showcased in 2024.

Crazy Goat Games announces Tamer Town, a city-building game featuring elemental creatures called Mokitons, set to enter Steam Early Access in Q2 2026. Players will manage Mokitons' emotions and town dynamics, with console releases planned for 2027.

NSW game developers are struggling with limited funding, as the Screen NSW seed fund caps at $30,000, far less than other states like Victoria, which offers up to $500,000. This funding gap is causing over 70% of developers to consider relocating, while industry body State of Play urges government intervention to support the sector's growth potential.

Scott Pilgrim EX will be spotlighted at San Diego Comic-Con, with a panel revealing new game details and exclusives. The event features series creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and a live Anamanaguchi concert.