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INDIE Live Expo Showcased 200+ Titles, Returning for Winter Showcase Q4 2026

700+ title Steam sale starts today through May 2, 2026, featuring today’s showcased titles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

TOKYO – April 25, 2026 – INDIE Live Expo, the biannual live digital event connecting worldwide indie game fans with more than 100 million views since debuting in 2020, showcased world premieres, new trailers, and content updates across more than 200 titles during its first 2026 event over this past weekend.
 

Additionally, INDIE Live Expo’s next showcase is scheduled for Q4 2026, with more details to be shared in the coming months. Check out a recap of the announcements from this weekend below, and head to the Steam page to snag discounts on games featured in both today’s show and from previous INDIE Live Expo events during the official INDIE Live Expo Steam Sale.
 

World Premieres and Release Dates
 
Game Title Description Announcement Developer / Publisher


Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King's Castle LOL

ARPG, village-building		 World premiere — PC via Steam in 2026, with Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 releases scheduled for 2027 Developer: Team EARTH WARS

Publisher: One or Eight Co., Ltd


Magical Princess		 Child-raising simulator based on the “Magical” board game series Release date — Tues, April 28th, 2026 Developer: Neotro Inc.

Publisher: MAGI Inc.


Feather's Edge		 Metroidvania funded by Outersloth (Indie game fund by the developers of Among Us) World premiere — now in development for Steam

Developer: Clockwork Acorn


CRYMELIGHT

Roguelike action game		 World premiere — launching on Thurs, November 5, 2026 on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation5

Developer: FURYU
 


In Us		 4-player co-op demon-hunting horror game World premiere — coming to PC via Steam in 2026 Developer: Yaneura Games
Pain Pain Go Away! Counseling-themed typing adventure Coming to PC via Steam Wed, May 20, 2026 Developer: Lorebard


OCTOPinbs		 Firefighter vs. Squid Artists social deduction game Coming to PC via Steam Tues, May 12, 2026 Developers: tri-Ace, Lasengle, Inc.

Publisher: Aniplex


Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle

Gamebook-style RPG

World premiere — coming to PC via Steam in 2026		 Developer: Digitalis Publishing

Publisher: 15 Industry


Drunken Goddess Reflux		 Drinking survival game, created by the team behind Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis

World premiere — coming to PC via Steam in 2026		 Developer: Alliance Arts, WHO YOU

Publisher: Alliance Arts


LUNAR PULSE

Roguelite card game
 		 World Premiere — Coming to PC via Steam in 2027, with 15 languages including Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean
 

Developer: 213℉、GIANTY

Publisher: 213℉


Better Than Dead

Bodycam FPS with realistic visuals

Coming to PC via Steam Tues, May 12, 2026		 Developers: MONTE GALLO

Publisher: MicroProse Software
Release Windows, Demos, Etc.
Game Title Description Announcement Developer / Publisher
Touhou Yukkuri Mountain 3D merging puzzle game based in the Touhou universe World premiere — coming to PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2 Spring 2026 Developer: BeXide


Memory of Memorie: A Chill Story

Productivity game with a magical companion		 World premiere — coming to PC and Mac via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Summer 2026

Developer: BeXide


Wanderburg

Hordelike, medieval castle-on-wheels

Release date — Summer 2026 for PC via Steam		 Developer: Randwerk

Publisher: Sidekick Publishing


The Second Reality Room: Unspoken Truths

Visual novel, mind-reading mystery adventure

New demo available today		 Developer: Shadow Glove

Publisher: FINE Co., Ltd
moorestech Anime-style automation sim RPG Closed beta test announcement Developer: sakastudio
No Mortal Space Chinese sci-fi sandbox action RPG Demo coming to PC via Steam on Wed, July 8, 2026 Developer: Stellia Games


SHIKA-Q

PvP puzzle action game		 Selected as a side tournament game for EVO Japan 2026, tournament roadmap announced Developer: AGNI-FLARE CO.

Publisher: AGNI-FLARE CO.


Finding Polka

Hand-drawn adventure to trace down your former pet dog

Demo now available on PC via Steam		 Developer: lidlocks

Publisher: PARCO GAMES


WELL DWELLER

Dark fantasy metroidvania

Coming to PC via Steam in Q3 2026, demo available today		 Developer: Kyle Thompson

Publisher: Top Hat Studios Inc.


Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis

Rhythm adventure featuring denpa music

Available now with a limited-time 10% launch discount		 Developer: Alliance Arts, WHO YOU

Publisher: Alliance Arts
.45 Parabellum Bloodhound lo-fi cyberpunk action RPG Coming to PC via Steam in Q3 2026 Developer: Sukeban Games
Developers and indie game enthusiasts interested in the latest news about future INDIE Live Expo events and opportunities can sign up for the INDIE Live Expo Letter here. Rewatch 2026’s Spring showcase here, and visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.
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