The Day of the Devs returns, bringing in the latest news for 2026 summer game fest announcements from indie developers and more.
Everything Announced in Day of the Devs
1000xRESIST Devs Show New Details for Prove You’re Human
After the massive success of its debut game, 1000xRESIST, Sunset Visitor has shared new insights into the development of its upcoming narrative-driven title, Prove You’re Human. The trailer showcases its unusual gameplay, which revolves around solving CAPTCHA-like puzzles and interacting with a massive talking head named Mesa, brought to life with expressive animations, as well as a slow realization of what it means to be sentient. Unfortunately, no release date has been announced yet.
33 Immortals Launches To Version 1.0 On June 10, 2026
33 Immortals finally launches its 1.0 version next week, on June 10, 2026. Prior to this, the game was released in Early Access on March 18, 2025.
The game is a massive 33-player top-down action game by Thunder Lotus, the developers behind Spiritfarer. Here, 33 souls who are damned for hell have taken a defiant stand against the judgement God has placed upon them, and now seek to rally together through several stages of hell to defy fate and become 33 Immortals.
Apple Crumble is Duck Detective Devs’ Next Project
Apple Crumble is a murder-mystery game developed and published by Happy Broccoli Games, creators of Duck Detective. It set during a seemingly wholesome family gathering that quickly turns dark.
It follows a protagonist who visits her grandmother’s 84th birthday party, only to discover that one of the family members may be plotting harm against their beloved nana. Players explore the house, interact with guests, and investigate clues hidden across its four corners to uncover the truth. With a playtime of around 60 to 90 minutes, it is designed as a compact, story-driven experience.
Blood Dungeon is Arriving on PC and Consoles in Late Summer 2026
Blood Dungeon is a 2D auto-shooting platformer title by Messhof, announced during the Day of the Devs 2026 Summer Showcase.
Bub Draws Life in Q4 2027
Bub is an upcoming narrative-driven adventure title featuring a world of ink and papercut drawings. As an artist living his dream in New York City, the protagonist is slowly losing his talent due to an illness, and must use his gift to turn his memories into art.
This heartwarming journey forges a deep, personal connection with players, telling a story that will surely leave a lasting impression on many. Bub is now available to wishlist on Steam.
Dreadmoor Launches Sometime in Q4 2026
DREADMOOR is a dark first-person fishing adventure game set in a submerged world rotting from a past catastrophe. Players fish in dangerous waters, upgrade their boat, craft survival gear, and fight monstrous creatures.
The game mixes fishing, survival, exploration, and combat. Players will need to gather resources, improve their equipment, and survive threats that lurk both underwater and on land.
DREADMOOR is developed by Dream Dock and published by Digital Vortex Entertainment. The game is currently planned for release on PC through Steam.
Into the Fire Releases in Early Access Before the End of 2026
Polish studio Starward Industries announced that their game, Into the Fire, will launch into Steam Early Access just before the end of 2026. The update also revealed that public playtest sign-ups are now officially live on Steam.
In this volcano-survival game, players explore a city devastated by lava flow and fiery anomalies to rescue surviving humans and animals before the environment collapses entirely.
Into the Unwell Receives a New Gameplay Trailer
Into The Unwell is a third-person action roguelite set in a surreal rubber hose-style world. Players take control of flawed misfits as they fight through The Unwell and face strange enemies, bizarre bosses, and cartoonish environments. It is scheduled to launch sometime next year, 2027, for PC via Steam.
Ithaca Drives to Late 2027
Ithaca is a narrative road-trip game by The Pixel Hunt that follows Penelope, an environmental rights lawyer, as she drives to a place called Ithaca. Launching on PC via Steam in late 2027, the game is already open for wishlisting. Players can also request to join the playtest via the game's Steam page or support its development on Kickstarter.
Lazy River Splashes Steam Early Access in Summer 2027
Lazy River is a multiplayer action game developed by Mike, Kevan, Jake, Joel, and Karlee, and published by Mike Boxleiter, slated to enter Steam Early Access in Summer 2027.
Set in a water park aboard a space station, four players must survive after someone pees in the pool, triggering a zombification outbreak. Build your raft into a custom floating fortress and journey downriver with friends to escape the zombie threat.
Mr. Records is a Groovy Rhythm Title Now Available for Wishlist
Mr. Records is a casual, rhythm platformer where players take on the role of George, a record store owner who enjoys life while vibing with his vinyls. He plays different types of music and goes on a psychedelic trip of reliving his memories and experiences.
George manages his shop and, from time to time, takes a break in his bedroom with his trusty dog, Buzz. Featuring over 40 handcrafted levels and an original soundtrack, Mr. Records promises to be a chill indie title that captivates music lovers.
N Plus Infinity Times Two Coming to PC and Consoles in 2027
N Plus Infinity Times Two is a multiplayer platformer that expands the acclaimed N+ series with more challenging levels, along with new cooperative and competitive modes.
It builds on the series’ momentum-based movement and precision platforming, designed around fast reflexes and tight controls. This time around, it introduces chaotic multiplayer interactions where players can either work together or get in each other’s way, adding a more unpredictable and competitive edge to the experience.
Screenbound Releases September 10, 2026
Screenbound received a release date of September 10, 2026 during the Day of Devs 2026 presentation. It is a unique platformer game that has players exploring a game inside another game. Players can switch between a retro-styled 2D environment that harkens back to the NES era, and a full 3D world when away from the screen.
Each perspective has its own set of mechanics. For example, spike traps are only visible when using the Qboy device and cannot be seen with the naked eye in the 3D world. Boss fights also make use of the Qboy device, requiring players to constantly swap between both perspectives to gain the upper hand.
Shot One Fighters Coming Soon
Shot One Fighters shares a new gameplay trailer during Summer Game Fest 2026. This single-player roguelite follows Volley as she ventures into the Void in search of her friend Vlad after he vanishes.
Each run brings her closer to uncovering the truth about what really happened. Along the way, she battles cultists, outcasts, and powerful bosses while unlocking new moves and artifacts.
Slap Out Of It! Coming to Steam and Consoles
Slap Out Of It! is an interactive comedy sandbox developed and published by Turbo Button, slated for release on PC (Steam) and consoles. Players interact with the world by slapping everything, and the world also reacts to them slapping everything. The developers said that they are "so proud" to call it their "dumbest game yet."
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Announced for PC
Super Yooka-Laylee is an upcoming arcade racer developed by Diddy Kong Racing veterans at Playtonic Games. It swerves away from the franchise's traditional 3D platforming roots and adopts a 16-bit visual aesthetic heavily reminiscent of Super Mario Kart on the SNES.
Tenebris Somnia Releases October 16, 2026
Tenebris Somnia now has a release date of October 16, 2026. Developers Andres Borghi and Saibot Studios also announced that a Switch version will be released alongside its PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S versions.
The game is a retro survival-horror adventure, where players solve puzzles and fight grotesque creatures born from nightmares. However, live-action cutscenes will often shift the point of view during certain moments. These sequences are brought to life by an award-winning film crew in Argentina.
Threads of Time Gets a New Trailer
Threads of Time by developer Riyo Games and publisher Balor Games received a new trailer, featuring a first look at the Needle time ship as the player takes it to travel from era to era. The RPG is currently available to wishlist on Steam and Xbox Series X|S ahead of an unconfirmed release date.
Trine 6: Together in Time Stops the World on September 17
Trine 6: Together in Time is a co-op puzzle platformer title by Frozenbyte and Cooldown Games, set to release on September 17, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games.
Take on the epic journey of Moira and Adrius as they navigate their lives after a heist gone wrong. Slow down time to solve puzzles and challenges that require wits and teamwork to conquer.
Players can either play solo or co-op up to four players locally or online.
When Sirens Fall Silent From Martha is Dead Devs Brings Players to 1990s Italy
When Sirens Fall Silent is a dark investigative psychological thriller set in early 1990s Italy. Players take on the role of Mila, a troubled policewoman drawn into a high-profile case involving kidnappings and murders.
As the case unfolds, Mila must investigate crime scenes, examine clues, and speak with characters connected to the mystery. The game also focuses on dialogue, body language, and choices made during the investigation.
When Sirens Fall Silent is developed by LKA, the studio behind The Town of Light and Martha Is Dead, and published by Wired Productions.
Everything We Know So Far About Day of the Devs
Goes Live On June 5 at 4:00 PM PT / June 5 at 7:00 PM ET
Day of the Devs is scheduled to premiere on June 5 at 4:00 PM PT / June 5 at 7:00 PM ET on their official YouTube channel. To check which games are participating, you may also check the live Steam event page. The livestream digital showcase is expected to run for approximately an hour or so, based on previous showcases.
Check out the table below to see when the livestream will start in your region!
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Friday, June 5, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Friday, June 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 12:00 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 7:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 8:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 7:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Friday, June 5, 2026, 8:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Friday, June 5, 2026, 11:00 p.m. |
Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest 2026 | What to Expect
Threads of Time Featured
Threads of Time, developed by Riyo Games, has been officially confirmed as one of the featured titles at the Day of the Devs showcase this year. Publisher Balor Games announced beforehand on X (Twitter) that there’s upcoming news for the RPG, making it one of the games to look forward to in the lineup. Though no further details have been shared, fans are hoping for a release date or period to be announced.
Threads of Time is a turn-based RPG developed by Riyo Games and published by Humble Games. Inspired by classic role-playing games, it follows a group of heroes traveling across different eras to prevent a threat that could unravel the fabric of time itself.
Into the Unwell Game Updates
Into the Unwell’s team will be officially appearing at the Day of the Devs showcase, teasing that they have something "cool" in store for fans. While the developers were careful to clarify upfront that neither a release date nor a beta announcement is on the table, they hinted that what they do have to share is worth the excitement.
Into The Unwell is a co-op roguelike action game from She Was Such A Good Horse and Coffee Stain Publishing. With similar elements to Cuphead, the game is set in a surreal cartoon-style world where players battle bizarre enemies and collect strange upgrades to become stronger with each run. The hack-and-slash adventure is confirmed to be releasing sometime in 2027.
When Sirens Fall Silent Gameplay Reveal
When Sirens Fall Silent announced on a brief blog post that they’ll have their first gameplay reveal at the Day of the Devs showcase. The developers have been sharing a series of cryptic teasers on X (Twitter), with one clip being a "police update" about a series of reported kidnappings in the Lazio region as a reference to the game's setting and mystery-driven premise.
When Sirens Fall Silent is a dark psychological thriller from LKA and Wired Productions. Set in 1990s Italy, the game revolves around Mila, a troubled policewoman who becomes involved in a high-profile investigation connected to a series of kidnappings and murders.
Tenebris Somnia Potential Release Date
Live-action survival horror game Tenebris Somnia devs shared that the game will be at the Day of the Devs showcase with a promise of "big news," fueling fans' speculation that confirmation of a release date could be on the way. While the team has been building anticipation for the update, they encourage players to try the currently available demo while they wait.
Tenebris Somnia is a survival horror adventure by developer Andrés Borghi and publisher New Blood Interactive. The game combines retro-inspired exploration with live-action sequences as players investigate a terrifying mystery filled with monsters, puzzles, and psychological horror.
New Game from Wired Productions
Publisher Wired Productions has confirmed a new game reveal is coming during the Day of the Devs showcase, rolling out daily clues on X (Twitter) in the lead-up to the event. A few details have been shown so far, with one post showing a dog wagging its tail and the other a record playing. While the community is kept guessing, the full reveal is being held until the showcase itself, so what Wired Productions has in store remains unknown for now.
Prove You’re Human New Footage
Prove You’re Human’s team announced their participation in the Summer Game Fest for both the Day of the Devs and SEA Games showcases in an official news post. They thank the community for 100,000+ wishlists and are excited to share new footage for the game.
Prove You’re Human is a psychological horror game from the creators of 1000xResist and Slay the Princess's publisher. Players must learn about Mesa, an AI being who believes she is human, all while trying to convince her otherwise and break her "delusions."
What is Day of the Devs?
Day of the Devs is a non-profit organization that has been running since 2012, built around a mission to spotlight the creativity and diversity of video games while giving a platform to emerging and underrepresented developers and projects. Over the years it has featured hundreds of games and hosted thousands of attendees at in-person events.
The organization has reported reaching many viewers worldwide throughout its online showcases, all provided for free, as it has been funded through donations and volunteers. This 2026 Summer Game Fest Edition will air live from the Dolby Theatre alongside Geoff Keighley and thousands of fans, with the digital showcase as one part of the broader one-week event.
Great roundup of the indie titles showcased