Latin American Games Showcase Summer 2026 Rundown

In just a few short hours, the Summer Game Fest main showcase will be taking place. However, yesterday, the Summer Game Fest itself kicked off with a few smaller showcases, one of which I enjoy covering every year. The Latin American Games Showcase spotlights new and upcoming games from developers in Latin American countries. We’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s get to it, shall we?

The showcase started with a new trailer for Tenebris Somnia, a survival horror game with live-action elements. The new trailer shows how the development team at Saibot Studios blends pixel art gameplay with terrifying live-action setpieces to create a different kind of horror. We don’t have a release date yet, but Tenebris Somnia will be released on PC and all major console platforms.

Next was a world premiere from a Colombian development studio. Bunraku is a fighting game in the Smash Bros. style for up to 8 players, stylized on a Kabuki Theater arena. You can enjoy a playtest now, until June 14^th, on Steam.

Then a trailer for Skills & Raids came up, a Darkest Dungeon-esque RPG with real-time combat. The animal warriors are kind of cute. I mean, who wouldn’t want to fight as a turtle named Shelldon? Skills & Raids is coming on July 27^th, 2026, and you can Wishlist it now on Steam.

Void’s Rage was next on the trailer list, showcasing a hyperactive action game from developer Exotheric Bugs. We don’t have a release date yet, but it will be coming to PC, and you can wishlist it now.

Next up was a fast-paced Action Rogue-like mixing a Paper Mario aesthetic with multiplayer action. Castlebound is coming in Q4 2026 on Steam and Nintendo Switch platforms. We don’t have a firmer release date, though, as the game is currently on Kickstarter.

I don’t know what it is about frogs, but they enter the detective profession almost as often as ducks. Beyond Tales Interactive’s Croak & Solve puts you in the role of a detective frog, solving a variety of crimes and mysteries. We don’t have a release date for this one, but I’m very excited for it.

Looking for something you can play now? Eterspire is a cozy, old-school MMORPG available on PC and mobile devices. Join the adventurer’s guild to go on quests and take on monsters. It isn’t really my thing, but I know a lot of folks will enjoy it.

As for something we’ve seen before, Gunny Ascend is coming in Q3 of 2026 for PC and Xbox platforms. It is a puzzle game with platforming and block-placing elements. Think BomberMan and Tetris having some interesting baby. We don’t have a firm launch date yet, but it looks interesting enough.

As for another game without a firm launch date until now, Minegeon Renegades is coming to Steam this year. It looks like a multiplayer, run and gun, mine and survive sort of game. Each time you die, you return home and build your base up a little more. Minegeon Renegades is coming to Steam on July 14^th, 2026.

Mudtek’s Dimraeth also got a solid trailer, showcasing multiplayer action and survival coming to PC in Q3 2026. It looks cool, and the pixel art is crisp and clean. A lot of folks will enjoy it when it comes later this year; it has that Terraria or Starbound feel. Also, you can play a demo now.

The next world premiere was for Leap Game Studios’ upcoming multiplayer game, Peer Pressure. Explore in a submarine with your friends, in a game similar to Lethal Company or Repo. You’ll have to patch leaks, manage oxygen, and contend with monsters. Peer Pressure doesn’t have a release date yet, but it is coming to PC.

Another world premiere came next from the former lead pixel artist of Fields of Mistria, Lotovik. Ornament Tower is a pixel-art puzzle game where you play as two foxes trying to explore a forbidden tower to get their “original bodies back.” Ornament Tower doesn’t have a release date yet, but it is coming to PC and looks really interesting.

The next trailer was for an incremental space mining game called Ship Miner. Travel through space, mining materials and exploring various areas. Ship Miner is coming to Early Access on November 26th on PC. There is a demo available now.

Block Block Block is a game about building tiny rooms. From tiny bedrooms to tiny cafes, you can place items, size them, and decorate to your heart’s desire. Block Block Block is coming on August 5^th on PC. You can play a demo now.

Sente is a turn-based strategy game where you try to simultaneously take spaces, sort of like Chinese checkers but in real time. You can play the demo now and play with up to 6 players. There’s no release date beyond Q3 2026, though.

We saw a trailer for Bulbo’s Belief System a year or so ago, but it is nice to see it pop up again. This new trailer shows even more polish, and a November 2026 release window. I’m pretty excited to explore Bulbo’s adventures on PC.

Charming Hill is an intriguing sandbox that lets you build paintings with various assets and elements. From backgrounds to trees and even houses, Charming Hill lets you craft a painterly world of your own design. It is coming in Q3 of 2026, and I am absolutely interested. You can play a demo now on Steam.

Do you like games like Dorfromantik? How would you like to rebuild Hell? Yes, I know those are wild questions paired together, but Canvas Infernum asks them in a new Rogue-like tile-builder. I’m very intrigued, as the Rogue-like progression seems pretty deep. Sadly, there’s no official release date yet, but it is coming to PC, so that’s something.

From Hell to diggy time, we have a new trailer for You Know the Drill. We’ve seen this before: an incremental digging game that looks pretty polished thus far. There is a demo available, and you can pick up You Know the Drill now on Steam!

Next was a trailer for Kosenki, a stylish and interesting-looking action game. Dripping with Japanese aesthetics and slight horror elements, Kosenki looks really cool. A playtest for Kosenki is available until June 28^th, though we don’t have a firm release date yet.

Soundgrass Studio’s Soundgrass is a unique game where sound and music are your core gameplay mechanics. We’ve seen this one before, but this trailer offered a deeper dive into the mechanics. You can wishlist it now on Steam, but there isn’t a release date yet.

Coming in Q1 of 2027, Quantum Quartz is a platformer that lets you control the platforms you jump on. You’ll use them to avoid hazards or change the way you progress. It looks interesting, and the pixel art is really crisp. You can play a demo now.

Next up was a colorful and cute game that really caught my attention. Artius: Pure Imagination has you playing 4 artists in a world where art is under attack. There is no release date yet, but a demo is now available.

Another game to keep an eye on is Heaven Crawler, set to release in Q1 of 2027. My first instinct is to give it “Team Ico” vibes, in that you play as a young child with spider limbs, exploring a world with beautiful visuals. Heaven Crawler is now on Kickstarter.

Torii: Beyond the Gates has a very Okami-ish vibe. It seems to be a Metroidvania where you explore a vast world, gaining abilities as you go. Torii: Beyond the Gates is set to release on PC in Q3 of 2026, but so far, we don’t have a firmer launch date than that. You can play a demo now though.

For fans of “Boomer Shooters”, the next World Premiere was for Headcutter, a surprisingly deep shooter where everything can be destroyed. You can upgrade your guns to a seemingly wild degree too. Headcutter is aiming for a Q2 2027 launch date on PC.

Speedrunners rejoice! Play Faster is a new platformer coming to all major platforms sometime in Q3 2026. Rise in the leaderboards as you practice each level, get faster times, and repeat. You can wishlist Play Faster now.

From high-speed platforming to calm wildlife photography and survival, Under Canopies is a calmer affair. Take pictures of wildlife, build a home and various workbenches, and enjoy a combat and stress-free explorative adventure. Under Canopies is coming in Summer 2026, but you can play a demo now.

We’ve seen Colorbound before, but it popped up again today. A demo is available, and you’ll find this colorful adventure on all major platforms in August 2026. We don’t have a specific date yet though.

Next was a segment for games playable now, starting with A Tale of Silent Depths. This is a haunting, underwater exploration game where you command a submarine and battle terrifying creatures.

Beat the Champions is a Soccer (sorry, Football) arcade game where wild and insane abilities, fast matches, and more are on display. Beat the Champions is available on all major platforms.

Roadout is a Post-apocalyptic action RPG that collides with a racing game. On the road, you race others for the glory, but that merges with deadly dungeons where you fight enemies and scavenge to upgrade yourself and your car. You can play Roadout now on all major platforms.

Comatose is a retro-inspired Survival Horror game available now on Steam. It gives some serious Silent Hill vibes and has you surviving the monsters inside your own mind while solving tricky puzzles. Comatose is in Early Access, so there are updates planned in the future.

Blue Fire (already available on PC and Consoles) is making its way to Mobile devices this summer. Explore a fallen kingdom and conquer platforming challenges along the way. There is also a demo available if you want to give it a try.

Corebreaker has you blasting your way through deadly machines in an action Rogue-like platformer. Uncover upgrades as you discover your purpose in a world ruled by robots and machines. You can play Corebreaker now in Early Access on PC.

Back to World Premieres, Whiteboard Games’ next game is an ambitious game from Argentina. Tempus Vitae is a time-travel, first-person Metroidvania where you have control of time itself. Set to release on PC and Consoles in Q2 2027, this Metroidvania looks stylish and fantastic.

Next up is something I covered a little while ago. Bravo Gaspar! is a Rogue-like set in a theatrical production. Set to release in Q1 2027 on PC, Bravo Gaspar shifts the language of Rogue-likes into a conversation with the game itself. I’m very excited to check it out.

We’ve seen Deep Dish Dungeon before, but it popped up again, revealing a Fall 2026 launch window on PC and Xbox. This is a multiplayer dungeon-crawling experience where food is as important as fighting. You can wishlist it now on Steam.

Farmageddon is a twin-stick shooter-esque farming and action Rogue-like set to release in Q4 2026 on all major platforms. You play a farmer who throws a projectile, hoping to bounce it as much as possible to get gold for upgrades. You can wishlist Farmageddon now.

Magical Blush is another I’m keeping my eye on, and it presented a new trailer during the showcase. Slated to launch on PC in September of 2026, this magical adventure looks gorgeous. You can wishlist Magical Blush now.

Fourleaf Fields popped up next, offering a bite-sized farming sim. Care for bugs, grow large plants, and get to know your small neighbors. You can wishlist Fourleaf Fields now and join the ongoing playtest.

Hell Clock’s first expansion, “Cursed War,” is on its way. It is adding new skills, items, and more. Don’t miss “Cursed War”’s July 14^th release on all major platforms.

Kernel Hearts is an Action Rogue-like with Online for up to 4 players. It has gotten a lot of online attention and was previously slated for a 2026 release. Now, it is set for a September 2026 release, along with…everything else apparently. You can wishlist it now on all major platforms.

Grim Trials also showed up as part of LAGS’ “Dev Exchange” program. I’ve followed Grim Trials for a bit, and I can’t wait for it to release. It is an Action Rogue-like in the style of Hades, where you play a girl trying to become the next reaper. You can wishlist Grim Trials on Steam now.

From there, we circle back to World Premieres, starting with Ghostless. In Ghostless, you must figure out whom you can trust as you attempt to fight back in a world dominated by AI machines. You can wishlist Ghostless on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.

Next up came an old-school dungeon crawler called Final Flavor. Like Deep Dish Dungeon, Final Flavor is a dungeon crawler involving cooking, only this time without multiplayer. With a variety of party members, you’ll explore the dungeon for ingredients, cook delicious meals, and survive. Final Flavor has a demo now.

Dream Delirio’s is a twin-stick shooter where choosing your partner is as important as dodging your enemy’s shots. It is slated for Q3 2026 on PC and has a vibrant color palette. I’m really curious about this one. You can play a demo for it now.

Crownwarden is a fantasy, colony-building, adventure game. You play as the titular warden, helping to build your town/kingdom, exploring various areas, and fighting off dark creatures. You can wishlist Crownwarden now on Steam.

Another one for my wishlist came next. Dungeons & Desserts is a store management Rogue-like involving a mix of action and store management. It is set for Q4 2026, and I am very excited about it. You can play the demo now on Steam.

Have you ever wanted to rule? Well, in Stamperor: The Jester’s Decree, the Emperor is on vacation, and it is your turn to rule. I’m really curious about this one, and it’s set to be released in Q3 of 2026 on Steam.

On the deckbuilder side of things, Litany had an announcement trailer. Litany is centered around making “impossible” combos and wild synergies. The demo for Litany is available now, and I’m pretty interested in checking it out. There’s no official release date yet though.

Next was Sigils of Nightfall, another Dark Fantasy deckbuilder set to release in Q4 of 2026. Sigils of Nightfall is a dungeon crawler that is playable both on your PC and on tabletop. You can play a demo of Sigils of Nightfall now.

Moving into horror games, the next trailer was for Essomenic, an interesting retro-styled horror. Slated to release in Q4 of 2026, you’re searching for a key, and the key is hidden in the minds of your patients. You can wishlist Essomenic now.

The next horror game was T.W.I.R.L., which seems to be a tale going through the suppressed childhood memories of a young woman. It is set to release in Q3 of this year, but we don’t have a full release date yet. You can wishlist it now.

Back to World Premieres, we had a trailer for Moonlight Pale. The trailer was a beautifully animated, creepy sort of affair, and Moonlight Pale seems to be in the style of classic RPG Maker horror. Moonlight Pale is slated for Q1 2027 on Steam, and you can support them on Kickstarter now as well.

Alone: Mnemophobia seems to be a horror game that learns from your choices and playstyle, which sounds absolutely terrifying. It is set to be released in Q2 of 2027, and you can wishlist it now. I’m torn between curiosity and complete anxiety about it just from the trailer, which means the devs are doing something right.

Keeping with the horror theme, Desktop Explorer is a horror-puzzler where you explore a desktop with all kinds of hidden files in it. There’s something more beneath the surface though, and just ignore that feeling of being watched eh? Desktop Explorer is being released on July 17^th, 2026, on Steam.

Hollow Stories: Lockdown is one we’ve seen before and has a very Survival Horror/Silent Hill vibe to it. It looks really good in that PSX way, but we don’t know exactly when this year we’ll get it beyond a Q4 2026 launch date. You can wishlist it now, though, and play the new demo.

Drifting away from horror, our next segment started with Bruma, an emotional game where you play a cat collecting its owner’s memories. There’s no announced release for Bruma, but it is coming to PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms. You can play the demo now on Steam.

Set in 1823 in Salvador, Brazil, Black Sailors is a game where you play as the titular Black sailors to take revenge on Portuguese slavers. It is a Rogue-like strategy game utilizing naval combat and supernatural forces to make sure that death is not the end of your crusade. Black Sailors is coming in Q2 2027.

Another World Premiere was next, specifically a trailer for Their Story, a narrative game involving two seemingly separate lives. Find what connects the two and discover that they aren’t as separate as they seem. Their Story is coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch platforms at some point in the future.

Next up was a trailer for Toada Brava. Form a band of anthropomorphic animal outlaws in a world where magic comes in the form of music. Toada Brava is coming to all major platforms sometime in the future. There is a demo for Toada Brava available now on Steam, and I am eager to dig into it.

Teeko is a tower defense-ish game where you use the fruits from your trees to rain fire (and other things) on the devil and the enemies coming to harm your home. Teeko is coming to all major platforms in Q2 of 2027 and can be wishlisted now.

Back to Boomer Shooters, Brazilian Drug Dealer Before 4 is a game paying homage to bootleg games in Brazil. It is being released on September 16^th, 2026, on PC and has all kinds of wild guns available. A 6-level demo is available now, and it will include Steam Workshop Support at launch. Honestly, it looks like a ton of chaotic fun.

Continuing the weird and fun games, Caravana 2000 is a shooter (I think?) involving a clown, dancing chairs, and more. Honestly, it is easier to let the trailer speak for itself on this one. You can playtest Caravana 2000 now on Steam.

Another World Premiere trailer was next for Crosswinds. This flying-focused narrative involves flying your plane over nearby islands, using your camera, and perhaps finding love along the way. Crosswinds doesn’t have a release date yet, but you can wishlist it on Steam.

The Outer Frame is an information management simulator where you control what information is printed and what gets covered up. The Outer Frame is coming in Q4 2026, and I am intrigued to see more of its mysteries. You can wishlist it now on Steam.

Next up was a 2.5D fighting game called Daybreak Slam. In the style of classic 2D fighters, you pick your fighter and use all sorts of flashy attacks. There are also all sorts of other mini-games, and the fighting does include rollback netcode. Daybreak Slam is coming in Q2 2027 on Steam. You can wishlist it now and play the demo.

Ever wanted to run a heist with your friends? In Loot List, you’ll be able to do just that. Loot List is coming in Q4 2026 on Steam. You can also play a demo now.

From a heist to surreal weirdness, Murky puts you in the role of a magical pumpkin, doing odd jobs for other fruit and vegetable people around town. It’s a strange trailer, but we know that Murky is coming to PC and Xbox consoles at some point. A demo is available now, and a Kickstarter is in the works.

Next up was Deeplanders, a multi-layered silhouette-styled city builder. It is cute and quirky, but I’m not sure how to describe it beyond that. Check out the trailer and wishlist Deeplanders now, we don’t have a release date yet.

Bring life back to an Urban Tree in The Birdsong Tree. As you build bird houses, the tree will grow, and more birds will come to roost! You can wishlist The Birdsong Tree now and play the Steam demo.

Another World Premiere arrived for Super Tacky Astro Ranger, a cute and colorful action game about the titular ranger. You’ll be able to pick this up on all major platforms in Q2 of 2027, and you can wishlist it now.

Circling back to some games you can play now, we start with a trailer for Retail Hell, a surreal and spooky store management game. We’ve seen this one before, but it looks really creepy and interesting. Keep those customers happy on PC today!

Crush endless waves of robots in Gears of Glory, a tower defense/action hybrid now on PC. Drive your car, upgrade it will crazy weapons, and protect your base all from hordes of robots heading your way. You can pick up Gears of Glory now on Steam.

Vultures: Scavengers of Death is a retro survival-horror-style game where you survive an infected metropolis. Fight in tactical battles while trying to survive hordes of zombies. You can play Vultures: Scavengers of Death now on Steam.

In The Posthumous Investigation, you play a detective hired to solve your client’s murder. Every character is a suspect, and they all have their secrets. You’ll have to get to the bottom of The Posthumous Investigation when you check it out on Steam now.

Now for a game we actually covered here at Phenixx Gaming. In SoulQuest, you must traverse a Celtic Mythology-filled world to help a warrior defeat The Morrigan. This story of love, loss, and death can be picked up on Steam now.

In The Warrior, there are many secrets to uncover. However, as you play, many things change, including your player-character! All the characters are fighting to be the protagonist in this wild platforming adventure that you can pick up on Steam now.

The last announcement at this Latin American Games Showcase was for a brand-new trailer for Shade Protocol. This stylish, music-infused Metroidvania has popped up before, and the new trailer is gorgeous. Shade Protocol’s Kickstarter is live now and is planned for all major platforms.

With that, the Latin American Games Showcase came to a close. We’ll have to wait until close to Gamescom or The Game Awards to see what comes next. However, I really enjoyed this showcase. You can check out the full showcase below.