2026 Future Games Show Roundup

If you look forward to several consecutive days packed full of upcoming game announcements, this is probably the most wonderful time of the year for you. On that note, I’ve prepared a rundown of all the contents of 2026’s Future Games Show. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover today, and we don’t exactly have all the time in the world to get through it all; the Future depicted in this Games Show will (at least theoretically) be upon us before we know it, after all. Plus, I still have other looming deadlines to meet, so let’s get going!

Up first is “a flatscreen remake” of Arizona Sunshine, “Vertigo Games’ beloved VR zombie shooter.” This new version of Arizona Sunshine is “coming soon” to Steam, the Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Right behind Arizona Sunshine is Wardogs, developed by Bulkhead and published by Team17. Wardogs is a “tactical, all-out warfare FPS where 100 players split across three teams fight over the control zone.” I couldn’t help but notice that Wardogs’ trailer is set to a heavier repetition of the main guitar riff from Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water.” Regardless, Wardogs is coming in “2026” to Steam Early Access.

Next up is The Pines, developed and published by Studio Abattoir. The Pines is “a psychological horror game where you play as a former detective exploring an isolated facility full of quirky inhabitants.” Considering my own psychologically horrible experiences in an isolated facility that had the gall to call itself a psychiatric hospital, “quirky” is an accurate word for its likely inhabitants, if maybe a bit too generous. The Pines is currently scheduled to launch on Steam in 2027.

Look, up there in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… oh, wait, it actually is a plane. Specifically, it’s a plane that belongs to Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, developed and published by Bandai Namco. Wings of Theve is the newest entry in Bandai Namco’s long-running “hyperrealistic dogfighting franchise” in which you’re suddenly expected to live up to the legend of a hero who may or may not have ever actually existed. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is currently planned to come to Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 2nd, 2026.

If you’re afraid of flying, Ace Combat 8 might cause you to have nightmares – that is, Little Nightmares III’s upcoming DLC, The Backstage. That’s not my best segue, but it’ll have to do for now. The Backstage DLC “takes players to the underbelly of The Carnevale.” Little Nightmares III: The Backstage is currently planned to make its way to Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 on June 12th, 2026.

Up next is Enginefall, developed and published by Red Rover Interactive. Enginefall is “a multiplayer extraction shooter set across a series of colossal megatrains.” Enginefall is planned to release on Steam in “2026,” though it is also hosting an open playtest on Steam that you can join and that will run from June 8th to June 22nd, 2026.

Our next stop brings us to the creatively titled Gothic 1 Remake, developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic. Though its title lacks imagination, at least it’s straightforward, since it does exactly what it says on the tin: Gothic 1 Remake is “a faithful reimagining of the 2001 RPG classic.” Gothic 1 Remake is available for purchase now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Next up brings us to 2019’s free-to-play MMO, Sky: Children of the Light. Despite its age, Sky: Children of the Light is part of this year’s Future Games Show because it will soon be adding what it calls the “Dear Van Gogh” Experience. As you might expect given that title, Dear Van Gogh is “themed around the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh. Dear Van Gogh includes an in-game gallery featuring some of the legendary artist’s greatest works,” and it will be available as a free update to Sky: Children of the Light beginning on July 17th, 2026.

Next up is a new game about the month of October’s biggest attraction (aside from cooler weather) in the form of Halloween: The Video Game, developed and published by IllFonic. Similarly to the previous Friday the 13th: The Game, Halloween: The Video Game is “a multiplayer game set in the Halloween film universe,” though this trailer reveals it’ll also have some form of single-player campaign. It’s currently scheduled to launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 8th, 2026, though you can get early access starting on September 4th if you pre-order the Deluxe Edition.

Next onstage is Realm of Ink, developed by Leap Studio and published by 4Divinity. As its title suggests, Realm of Ink is “an ink-style action Rogue-lite game” in which you play as the swordswoman Red, who’s busy hunting down the Fox Demon when she “unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the ‘destiny’ within the world of the book.” Realm of Ink is available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Realm of Ink also has a free demo available on Steam if you want to try it out before purchasing it.

That brings us to Duskfade, developed by Weird Beluga and published by Fireshine Games. Duskfade will expect players to “shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers.” Duskfade is currently scheduled to launch on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on August 13th, 2026.

Up next is Cairn: On the Trail, which is an entire series of free DLC updates for “the award-winning survival climbing game Cairn. On the Trail: Deep Water, the first of the series, brings you 3 new climbing spots, and introduces water soloing.” By “water soloing,” developer The Game Makers means to say that “you can now climb over water, without the consequences when falling.” The first installment of the On the Trail DLC series is currently scheduled to release on Steam and PlayStation 5 on August 13th, 2026. I’d imagine it’ll be an automatic update for all current and future owners of Cairn.

Racing up behind Cairn’s new DLC is WheelMates, developed and published by Firevolt. WheelMates will expect you to “grab a friend and race into a co-op driving adventure as two tiny RC cars. Explore the professor’s home laboratory, solve puzzles across oversized locations, find hidden paths, and uncover what really happened inside.” WheelMates is currently expected to cross the finish line and release on Steam on September 7th, 2026.

WheelMates was followed by a game whose acronym is also my exact question when I first encountered it. What we’ve got here is WTF – Waifu Tactical Force, from developer and publisher Extremely Normal.

WTF – Waifu Tactical Force presents itself as a “multiplayer Anime Movement FPS” in which you can “wall-run, slide, pilot your mech, and run the map in PvP and PvE. Win matches, earn loot, build your Mother Base, customize your guns and squad of anime operators” in an environment containing “no sweats, just vibes.” At the time of writing, WTF – Waifu Tactical Force is scheduled to make its way to Steam Early Access in “2027,” though you can request to join its playtest on Steam now. Now that we’ve pondered the matter of “WTF” for long enough, we can move on.

Next up is Be My Horde, developed and published by Polished Games. Be My Horde is “a Rogue-lite survivor where your minions fight for you.” Its core gameplay loop will have you “become a formidable necromancer and turn your enemies into a resource! Raise fallen foes, build massive undead hordes, enhance your skills with devoured souls, and conquer the world.” Be My Horde is available now in Steam Early Access; at the time of writing, Be My Horde is currently planned to launch out of Early Access in 2027. I’ve always preferred the Alliance over the Horde, but I digress.

Our next entry is Fading Echo, developed by Emeteria and published by New Tales. Fading Echo purports to be “a fast-paced elemental action-adventure RPG where creativity fuels combat.” In Fading Echo, you will have to “manipulate water, trigger chain reactions, and shift through surreal worlds as One, a young Legend on a mission to save a dying desertscape from the grip of the Paradox corruption.” As of the time of writing, Fading Echo is currently scheduled to release on Steam on July 21st, 2026; PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases are planned for the less specific “Q3 2026.”

Next is Prison of Husks, from developer and publisher Glass Head Dolls. To my surprise, Prison of Husks is not a horror game where you play through the nightmares of a lifelong corn farmer. Rather, it’s a “nostalgic Souls-like set in a painted afterlife” in which you’ll “awaken as a doll and seek your beloved. From parries to pistols, tune your build to overcome adversity” as you “explore dense, interconnected levels full of secrets and shortcuts.” Prison of Husks has a free demo available on Steam now, and it’s currently planned to release on Steam and PlayStation 5 in “2026.”

That brings us to Forever Skies, developed and published by Far From Home. Forever Skies is a “first-person survival game set on a post-apocalyptic, ecologically ruined Earth” where you can “play solo or with up to 3 friends as you build, upgrade, and fly a high-tech airship. Scavenge resources, craft tools, and face dangers on the surface as you hunt for a cure to save humanity.” Forever Skies is available now on Steam and PlayStation 5. As of the time of writing, Forever Skies is also currently planned to release on Xbox Series X|S on July 27th, 2026.

Following that is AGX GP, developed and published by Typ1 Games (which is apparently not a typo). AGX GP purports to be a “heart-thumpingly fast, Anti-Gravity racing game.” Typ1 Games also adds that “its lightning‑fast action and Xtreme ability‑based gameplay will push your reactions and skills to the limit!” AGX GP has a free demo available on Steam now, and it’s currently planned to release on Steam in “Q3 2026.”

Our next game is one whose title is something I know from experience that you should never say to a nervous guitarist: Don’t Fret, developed by Scary Kid Studios and published by Digital Pajamas. In Don’t Fret, you play as “a sentient guitar trapped inside a nightmare music school.” You’ll have to “hide, distract, and survive horrifying creatures as you tune your way through musical puzzles and fractured memories to uncover the truth.” Don’t Fret has a free Steam demo available now. Don’t Fret is currently scheduled to release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 1st, 2026.

Sticking with the theme of musical games for a moment, next up is Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia, from developer Ocellus and publisher Microids. In Marsupilami 2, you’ll have to “Help the Marsupilamis save Palombia from the Mummy Queen and her minions in this fast-paced 2D platformer,” where “a strange melody has swept across Palombia, and all the animals have suddenly started dancing, leaving chaos in their wake.” Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia has a free Steam demo available now. Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is currently planned to launch on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 3rd, 2026.

The next entry on our list is Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar, developed and published by Justdan. Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar purports to be “an action RPG Rogue-like set in the mythic world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, where ancient gods, demons, and forgotten powers collide.” Its trailer doesn’t provide much more information to go on than that, nor does its Steam Store page. Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar’s release date is currently listed as “coming soon,” and it seems that is the closest thing we have to anything resembling a release window at the moment.

From a pillar in the ocean to the Golden Age of Piracy, up next is a bit more detail about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, developed and published by Ubisoft. This one does exactly what it says on the tin: it’s a remake of the original Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, in which you’ll “sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content.” Black Flag Resynced is currently planned to release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on July 9th, 2026.

Next up is a free DLC update entitled Blasphemous II: The Third Sin, developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. In Blasphemous II, “the Penitent One awakens” and is joined “once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle.” You’ll have to “dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. “ Blasphemous II: The Third Sin is out now on Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

I suspect our next entry will make some of you in our audience suddenly feel ancient. It’s Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, from developer Black Tower Basement and publisher Nordcurrent Labs. The Legend Returns is the most recent remake of 1986’s original Defender of the Crown. “The legendary medieval strategy adventure” has been “enhanced for a new generation of knights.” Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is currently scheduled to release on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 13th, 2026.

We now switch from being expected to defend the crown to declaring independence from it. What we’ve got here is Holdfast: American Revolution, new downloadable content for Holdfast: Nations at War. Developed and published by Anvil Game Studios, Holdfast: American Revolution is a “multiplayer first and third-person shooter” set during a time period I bet you can’t possibly guess. Holdfast: American Revolution boasts that it’ll allow you to “charge into chaotically elegant battles with over 200 players per server.” Holdfast: American Revolution is currently scheduled to release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on June 11th, 2026.

Next up, we have They Will Come, developed and published by Game Pop LLC. They Will Come purports to be “a cinematic steampunk horror adventure set in an alternate 1897” in which you’ll be forced to “survive a nightmare and save your family. You must avoid detection, solve puzzles, and fight back against mysterious enemies with the help of your powerful robot companion, Talus.” At the time of writing, They Will Come is slated to release on Steam in “July 2026.” As far as I can tell, there’s no word as to any possible console versions of They Will Come.

The next participant in this year’s Future Games Show is BioEden, developed by Broken Arms Games and published by Focus Entertainment. BioEden will see players “step into a cozy management journey as a Keeper and bring life back to a world quietly waiting to be healed. Craft the perfect biome for dozens of wonderful animal species and use your ingenuity to restore your planet, one ecosystem at a time.” BioEden has a free Steam demo available now, and BioEden is currently planned to release on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3rd, 2026.

I’ve got a bit of a “sinking” feeling about our next game. That awful pun is my way of introducing The Sinking City 2, developed and published by Frogwares. “Set in the Roaring ’20s, The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror steeped in Lovecraftian dread” in which you’ll “defy an eldritch deity and explore the drowned alleys of Arkham, stalked by the dead, as you weigh one life against an entire city.” The Sinking City 2 has a free Steam demo out now, and it’s planned to release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 18th, 2026.

Let us now “skate” right along to Skatesterre, developed by Goon Squad and published by Headup Games. Setting aside the fact that its developer’s name might be funny to the youth for a very specific reason, Skatesterre is “a fast-paced arcade skateboarding game inspired by the golden era of classic skate titles” in which you will be expected to “flip, grab, and grind like it’s 1999.” Skatesterre is currently slated to release on Steam in “Q3 2026”.

That brings us to some upcoming downloadable content for Vampire Survivors, namely Legacy of the Bloodmoon. Developer and publisher Poncle mentions that “Legacy of the Bloodmoon is the darkest expansion to date for Vampire Survivors.” Its gameplay will require you to “discover the path to ruin that this pack of villains is headed down and unlock new weapons and characters to find new ways to snowball against relentless hordes of enemies.” Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon is currently planned to release on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in “Q3 2026.”

Next up is more downloadable content, this time in the form of The Alters: Last Variable. Developed and published by 11 bit studios, Last Variable is a story expansion in which you will “continue Jan Scientist’s story as he stays behind to unlock the planet’s secrets.” You’ll have to “build an underground base, assemble a crew of specialized Scientist alters, master Terraformation, invent new technologies, and conduct research that could define a legacy.” At the time of writing, The Alters: Last Variable is currently planned to launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on July 13th, 2026.

Next is Aniimo, developed and published by Pawprint Studio. Aniimo is a “free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG” in which you will “explore the vast continent of Idyll, Twine with unique Aniimo, unlock new abilities, and battle in exciting competitions. Choose your Aniimo and begin your epic journey!” Aniimo is currently slated to release on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in “Q3 2026.” Given its gameplay description, however, I have a sneaking suspicion that the release window assumes Nintendo doesn’t fire an overwhelming volley of lawsuits at Pawprint Studio at the first opportunity.

That brings us to Cordura, from developer and publisher Garage51. Cordura presents itself as a “4-player online co-op psychological horror where sanity is your most scarce resource. While one player guides the team, the others explore shifting procedural Victorian labyrinths. Lose your sanity and the night will mimic your team to feed your paranoia. Escape and survive.” Cordura’s release date is listed as “to be announced” at the time of writing. Cordura is apparently slated to eventually release on both Steam and PlayStation 5.

Next up is the rather confusingly titled Chronoscript: The Endless End, developed by DeskWorks Inc and published Shueisha Games. Chronoscript: The Endless End purports to be “an exploration-based action-adventure game where you, an editor trapped within a manuscript, must unravel a thousand-year story that writes itself beyond its end—across 2D pages and a 3D manor.” As of the time of writing, Chronoscript: The Endless End is currently planned to launch on Steam and PlayStation 5 in “Q4 2026.” Of course, that’s assuming that The Endless End will eventually reach the non-endless end of its development cycle.

Following that, we have Impermanence, developed by Bad Choices Loud Noises (whose name seems to lack a comma) and published by Duckosaurus Games. Impermanence will demand that players “step into a narrative horror game about grief, obsession, and the act of holding on as a force older than grief pushes back.” Impermanence is currently planned to launch on Steam in “2027.” I could find no word on other potential platform releases. Even so, that doesn’t rule out the possibility that Impermance will “impermanently” be exclusively available on Steam.

As we reach the next metaphorical floor, we find The Lift: Supernatural Handyman Simulator, developed by Fantastic Signals and published by tinyBuild. In The Lift: Supernatural Handyman Simulator, “you are a handyman renovating a massive research facility abandoned after a mysterious incident. The Lift is an eerie first-person simulator with satisfying house-flipping gameplay, a mind-bending story, and a highly interactive world inspired by Soviet sci-fi and the SCP Foundation.” The Lift: Supernatural Handyman Simulator is currently planned to release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at some point in “2027.”

What we’ve got here is My Cannibal Family, from developer Wolf & Wood Interactive and publisher Raw Fury. “You are the lurking terror in My Cannibal Family, a gloriously grotesque monster horror sim.” You’ll be expected to “build a twisted theme park, then use traps and stealthy attacks to harvest guests within a deadly sandbox of your own creation.” You can request to join My Cannibal Family’s Steam playtest now; it’s currently planned to launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in “2027.”

Following that, we have Mistfall Hunter, developed by Bellring Games and published by Skystone Games. “Mistfall Hunter is a dark fantasy extraction ARPG” that will require you to “combine skills, talents, and gear for each class in thrilling combat! Whether you team up or go solo, one thing remains certain—only by fighting your way through can you return with a full haul.” Mistfall Hunter has a free playable demo available on Steam now. The full version of Mistfall Hunter is currently planned to launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on July 29th, 2026.

Next up is Saber Interactive’s Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival. Hellraiser: Revival will allow players to “experience a new chapter in the legendary horror series like never before. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival takes first-person action horror survival to the next level. Wield the powers of the Genesis Configuration puzzle box to survive your bargain with the infamous Pinhead.” Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival will reach Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in “2026.”

Now we turn our attention to DeadRoot, developed and published by Finish Line Games. DeadRoot describes itself as “a barbaric medieval action-adventure set in a bug-sized world of underground dungeons and towering ruins” where you’ll have to “splatter bug guts and slay colossal bosses as Kitt, a lone snail warrior, who must draw his sword against overwhelming odds.” DeadRoot’s release date is listed as “to be announced” at the time of writing. DeadRoot is currently planned to launch on Steam and Xbox Series X|S, barring any unexpected delays or other issues.

Next, we’ve got The Road of Dust and Sorrow, developed by Painted Black Games and published by Silver Lining Interactive. The Road of Dust and Sorrow presents itself as “a tense, story-driven pixel art horror inspired by ’90s classics” where your priorities will be to “survive a world gone wrong and protect what matters most: your daughter.” The Road of Dust and Sorrow has a free Steam demo available now. The Road of Dust and Sorrow is currently planned to launch on Steam, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at some point in “2026.”

Next is Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Amazon Game Studios. It’s a remake of the first Tomb Raider game from 1996 in which you’ll “experience a stunning reimagining of Lara Croft’s debut adventure to discover the lost secrets of Atlantis with jaw-dropping visuals, modern gameplay, and new surprises that honor the spirit of the original.” Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is scheduled to launch on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 12th, 2027, though you can get early access beginning February 10th if you pre-order the Deluxe Edition.

That brings us to 1666: Amsterdam, developed and published by Panache Digital Games. 1666: Amsterdam is a “third-person dark, story-led, action-adventure where Noa, the Collector, wields witchcraft to uncover demonic entities hiding behind human faces.” You’ll need to both “investigate by day” and “face your demons at night.” 1666: Amsterdam has a demo available now on Steam and the Epic Games Store. 1666: Amsterdam is planned to launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store, though its release date is listed as “TBA” as of the time of writing.

Our next highlighted game is Exodus, developed by Archetype Entertainment and published by Wizards of the Coast. Exodus is described as “a sci-fi action-adventure RPG where you become the Traveler—leading humanity’s fight for survival against the Celestials.” Exodus will require you to “face our evolution 40,000 years in the future, explore extraordinary worlds, and confront time itself to shape the fate of generations.” As of the time of writing, Exodus is currently slated to launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at some point in “2027.”

Next up, we’ve got Terminal War, developed and published by Albatross Interactive. If nothing else, Terminal War’s title is accurate; most wars do ultimately end up being terminal for a good percentage of their participants. Terminal War is “a grounded, team-based third-person shooter set in a fractured America during the late 1990s” where you’ll have to “engage in intense combat across war-torn cities, forgotten towns, and contested territory where every bullet, every strike, and every decision counts.” Terminal War is currently intended to launch in Steam Early Access, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, in “2026.”

That brings us to Alkahest, developed by Push On and published by HypeTrain Digital. Alkahest purports to be an “action-adventure RPG set in a murky medieval world where satisfying melee combat with highly interactive environments takes center stage.” Alkahest will expect players to “explore realistic locations, learn alchemy, and make a name for your family.” That bit about learning alchemy to make a name for your family has certainly caught my interest. Alkahest’s release date is listed as “to be announced” as of the time of writing. Alkahest is planned to eventually launch on Steam and PlayStation 5.

Next on the list, we have Bel’s Fanfare, developed and published by Chibig. Bel’s Fanfare is described as “an RPG with rich deep exploration and expressive combat” where “you play as Bel, the new aura cleaner of the once-luxurious vessel The Witch of the Sea.” Personally, I get really strong Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker vibes from the trailer, even though I’ve never personally played The Wind Waker. At the time of writing, Bel’s Fanfare is planned to release on Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S at some point in “2027.”

The spotlight now turns to Gemini X, developed and published by Komi Games. Gemini X purports to be “a Metroidvania built for fans of classic 32-bit run-and-gun platformers” in which “the Heretechs have seized Gemini Colony,” so you’ll have to “explore, upgrade, and blast your way to victory.” As per the current information available, Gemini X is slated to launch on Steam at some point in “2028.” I couldn’t find any information about potential releases on other platforms or a less vague release target.

Next up is Ved: Recure, whose title I’m pretty sure isn’t a forbidden eldritch incantation of any kind. Developed and published by SummerClip, Ved: Recure presents itself as “a fast-paced action Rogue-lite where you find yourself trapped inside the 1000th game you bought but never played. You’ll wield fully customizable buff chains to face off against formidable foes and strategic builds to conquer this 1000th game and make your way back to reality.” Only one thousand bought and unplayed games? Bah, those are rookie numbers! Anyway, Ved: Recure has a free Steam demo available now, and it’s planned to reach Steam in “Q3 2026.”

That brings us to Teeto, from the duo of developer Eat Pant Games and publisher Super Rare Originals. Teeto will have you “explore a world of mayhem and Michaels” as you “join Teeto the blob and Nory the bunny in this 3D adventure platformer to stop the shadow corruption from spreading. Absorb wild powers, help eccentric characters, and save the world – one Michael at a time!” There’s a Steam demo of Teeto available now. Teeto is currently slated to launch on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on July 15th, 2026.

I guess you could say our next entry is rather… Paradoxical. Developed by Gubebra and published by Venn Studios. Paradoxical is a “mind-bending puzzle game in which portals are physical objects that can be carried, repositioned, and used to create impossible connections through space.” Its campaign will expect you to “uncover the fate of a desert world that sought salvation through portal technology.” The (totally unrelated) Aperture Science Enrichment Center wishes to inform you that Paradoxical is currently slated to launch on Steam at some point in “Q2 2027.”

Next up is Shark Dentist, from developer and publisher Alice Games. Shark Dentist does what it says on the tin, though it also deviates from those expectations. Shark Dentist is “a unique horror Rogue-like where you play as a shark dentist. Your task is to treat the teeth of giant predators in a dark clinic while avoiding their deadly aggression.” To manage that, you will be expected to “balance tactics, luck, and limited resources to heal your patient without losing your own life.” Shark Dentist’s release date is currently listed as “coming soon” on Steam.

Now, we must make absolutely sure we Don’t Kill Them All, developed and published by Fika Productions. In Don’t Kill Them All, you’ll embody the Warchief of a raging clan of Orcs “and lead them out of misery in this brutish strategy game with base-building, where one Orc outburst can turn victory into disaster.” You will need to “forge bonds between units, shape their personalities, and unleash their true potential both in and out of battle.” Don’t Kill Them All has a free Steam demo available now, and it’s currently planned to launch on Steam in “Q4 2026.”

That brings us to Expendabots, developed by Collision Games and published by Blue Brain Games. Expendabots presents itself as a “4-player co-op horror-extraction game where you and your friends explore ever-changing islands full of danger and secrets.” You’ll frequently be expected to “run, hide, loot abandoned facilities, and extract with your squad before the island is lost.” All we currently know about Expendabots’ release is that it’s planned to launch on Steam at some point in “2026.”

Next up is Cursemark, developed by Clyde Games and published by Mad Mushroom. Cursemark purports to be a “fantasy action Rogue-lite” whose core gameplay will expect you to “hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight, you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability-transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death.” Cursemark is out now in Steam Early Access, alongside a free playable demo.

Now our attention turns to Dark Mass, developed and published by Path Games. Dark Mass is “a fully underwater horror game” in which you will “explore the ruins of a sunken manor and flee from a curse trapped within for centuries.” You’ll have to make sure you consider your actions as carefully as circumstances allow, however, because “your choices will decide if you escape or join the lost souls of the abyss.” Dark Mass is presently planned to release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at some point in “Q4 2026.”

Now we’ll hear the tale of a Barbarian – or, rather, the Saga of a Beastmaster – in Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster. Developed by Dormidin Studio and published by Selecta Play, Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster has you control the titular Beastmaster as you “unleash your inner beast, fight with your heart-devouring sword, and end the threat to Arborea,” as you’re given the ability to decide the story’s ultimate ending. Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster has a free playable demo out now on Steam. Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster is currently scheduled to release on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 9th, 2026.

Pick a card, any card. Well, not quite any card, since the only option is Hellcard II, from developer Thing Trunk and published by Skystone Games. As you’ve likely guessed, what we’ve got here is the sequel to 2024’s Hellcard. Hellcard II is described as “a unique co-op deck-builder Rogue-like game” which will expect you to “descend into the paper dungeons on your own or invite friends to fast-paced tactical card battles against hordes of evil and dragons – lots of dragons!” At the time of writing, Hellcard II is slated to launch on Steam at some point in “Q3 2026.”

That brings us to The Rabbit Haul, developed and published by Caldera Interactive. The Rabbit Haul is “a tower defense farming game with Rogue-lite elements where you grow a healthy ecosystem of plants that yield crops during the day and that will help defend your farm from the Trash Panda Posse at night.” If the Trash Panda Posse was trained by the Mean Street Posse, you’ll probably be fine; if not, good luck. In any case, there’s a free playable demo of The Rabbit Haul available on Steam now. The Rabbit Haul’s Steam release date is currently listed as “coming soon.”

Next up is Appulse, whose title my phone desperately wanted to autocorrect to “applause.” Coming to us from developer Le Rado and publisher Raw Fury, Appulse is “an intense top-down shooter Rogue-lite inspired by pinball mechanics” in which you will have to “master every shot with precision in the heat of the battle, and protect your mothership from waves of invading robots.” In order to do that, you’ll be expected to “upgrade your equipment and conquer spaceships to win the war!” All we currently know about Appulse’s release is that it’s planned to reach Steam in “2026.”

Hang in there, folks; we’re in the home stretch now! Next up, we have Black Jacket, from developer Mi’pu’mi Games and publisher Skystone Games. Black Jacket is a “blackjack-inspired Rogue-lite deckbuilder” in which you’ll have to “play powerful card combos or cheat to outwit your opponents and earn your freedom, win their Soul coins, bribe the ferryman, and uncover the story of those who stand in your way.” Black Jacket is available for purchase now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. With a free demo on Steam.

Our penultimate game today is Dimhaven: The Lost Source, developed by Zadbox Games and published by Blue Brain Games. Dimhaven is a first-person adventure game in which you’ll explore the titular Dimhaven (perhaps consider bringing your own light source), “solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover the truth behind the Ravenwood legacy.” A free demo of Dimhaven: The Lost Source is available on Steam now. Dimhaven is slated to launch on Steam on June 23rd, 2026; PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases are currently planned for “Q2 2026.”

Finally (at long last) is Finding Frankie 2, developed and published by Superlou. In Finding Frankie 2, you will suddenly find yourself “trapped inside a deadly televised game show,” and so “you must parkour through a massive obstacle complex.” I hope you remembered to do your stretches, because you’ll need to “wall run, rail grind, and vault past twisted traps in the final season” while you try to “win the $10 million prize, or die trying. Frankie is waiting for you and he’s not holding back.” Finding Frankie 2 is presently purported to be “coming soon” to Steam.

That’s it for this year’s Future Games Show. What caught your eye the most out of all the many games shown off in the very lengthy showcase? Tell us below! We’ve also linked the full, nearly two and a half hour long showcase below if you want to go through that again.