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Publisher LightWitch and developer Blue Lily have announced Moonlight Pale, a 2D hand-drawn style survival horror game set in a late 1800s female seminary. It will launch for PC via Steam in Q4 2026 / ...

METAMORPHOSIS is a brutal 2D pixel art horror game focused on exploration, navigate a dead world using any tools at your disposal. You play as Aria, a nun branded a sinner, seeking absolution. Journey ...

The Legend of Zelda series is renowned for its compelling gameplay, intricate puzzles, and epic storytelling. Although the franchise has evolved into 3D landscapes, many fans hold a special place in ...

A video game staple beginning in 1996, the Legacy of Kain series is a beloved set of action games following the exploits of warring vampires in the land of Nosgoth. After the release of Legacy of Kain ...

Final Fantasy 5’s very identity is wrapped up in the fact that it’s a pixel-based game, which a remake could lean into. FF5 feels like it has more in common with the tone and style of Dragon Quest, ...