Skautfold: Moonless Knight, developed by Pugware (primarily by solo creator Steve Gal) and published by Red Art Games for the PS5, is a Lovecraftian action-RPG with strong Metroidvania elements. It launches digitally on consoles including the PS5 on April 9, 2026, following its earlier PC release. The game transports players to an alternate-history 1900 Japan, blending gothic horror, eldritch cosmic terror, and political intrigue in a tightly interconnected world.
ChainStaff, developed by Mommy's Best Games (led by veteran Nathan Fouts, formerly of Insomniac Games) and published by Null Games, is a high-octane 2D action-platformer that channels the chaotic energy of 1980's sci-fi action flicks and heavy metal album art. Set in a world overrun by invasive "Star Spores," the game casts you as a soldier whose head has been hijacked by a parasitic alien, forcing you to wield a bizarre, transforming bony weapon called the ChainStaff to fight back against hordes of mutating monsters and reclaim Earth. It's a love letter to classics like Contra, blended with modern grappling-hook acrobatics and gory, over-the-top combat.
Devil Jam, developed and published by the independent Belgian studio Rogueside, is a hand-drawn, metal-infused survivor-like roguelite that brings chaotic, beat-driven combat to the PS5. Released on consoles in late March 2026 after its PC debut, the game drops players into the fiery pits of Hell for an auto-shooter experience where rhythm, hordes of demons, and over-the-top rockstar power collide. It's a love letter to heavy metal aesthetics blended with Vampire Survivors-style gameplay, featuring a unique grid-based build system and a narrative twist on deals with the devil.
Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike developed by Pushka Studios and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released in March 2026 for PS5 (among other platforms), the game casts players as towering demon hunters plunged into the depths of hell. You must battle endless waves of hellspawn in brutal bullet-hell combat, dodging projectiles while looting weapons, stacking upgrades, and surviving until a boss appears or the timer forces escalating difficulty. It's a clear spiritual successor to the "survivors-like" genre, but with a heavier emphasis on weapon collection and crafting.
Living Dead House, developed by Deprecated Games and published by Flynn's Arcade, is a retro-inspired arcade zombie platformer that brings classic coin-op energy to the Nintendo Switch on April 2nd, 2026. In this pulse-pounding survival experience, players barricade themselves inside an abandoned house as hordes of the undead swarm from every direction. Armed with a limited arsenal of weapons and survival items, the goal is simple yet intense. You must hold out until sunrise. It's a love letter to old-school arcade action, blending frantic wave-based combat with light resource management for short, adrenaline-fueled sessions perfect for portable play.