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Capote

Brazilian bar game Capote! gets first major update with “King of the Bar”

Adds new customizable matches, redesigned lobby, and QoL improvements
São Paulo, Brazil, December 8th, 2025 – Luski Game Studio, in partnership with CriticalLeap, have today released the first major update “King of the Bar” to their multiplayer card game Capote! on Steam Early Access. Inspired by classic Brazilian bar games like Trucco, Capote! transports players to a sweltering Brazilian pub, where colorful characters while away the days competing in card games until only one of them is steady enough to stand. The studio also confirmed Capote!’s participation in the Steam Digital Event LAGS (Latin America Game Showcase), where players can discover the latest update and take advantage of a 20% discount available during the event.

Capote! offers a virtual trip to a Brazilian bar where 2-6 players compete in a card game of wits, bluffing, luck, and strategy. Mixing Trucco with a cavalcade of chaotic special cards, no win is guaranteed, and any card can flip the game. With a low barrier to entry and a high skill ceiling, Capote! offers a fun time, regardless of how good you are at it.
Watch the Capote! King of the Bar trailer
This latest update adds the following new features:

CUSTOMIZABLE MATCHESMode without special cardsPlayer life countBetting and play time limits“Beto Royale” mode: play until only one player remainsMore special cards added to the deckSpectator card view on/off 
LOBBY REDESIGNNew space for Capote match customizationNew “Game Mode” menu with spoilers of what’s coming 👀
POLISH & QUALITY OF LIFEVoice chat volume fixMouth movement polish (and first pass of lip sync)HUD indicator showing who is speakingFinal round warningUI adjustments for the last bet
At the start of each round, players bet how many points they think they’ll amass, then play their cards round-by-round aiming to hit that exact number. Score too high or too low, and you’ll have to take a virtual shot for each point you’re off from your prediction. Hit four shots and… you’re out. Capotado!

Get dealt a bad hand? Don’t worry, as messing with your friends is a valid strategy. Play your special cards at the right time to twist the odds, sabotage their bets, or turn a sure win into chaos. Victory is nice, but laughing at your friend’s downfall is even nicer. Capote! is all about soaking in the lazy Sunday vibes and having a good time with a bit of unpredictability.

“One of the great things about playing drinking games at a bar is that you can infuse whatever you’re playing with your own house rules, so we wanted to add customization options like that to Capote!,” said Gabriel Guedes, Game Designer at Luski Game Studio. “This is just the beginning though, as we’ll be adding even more modes in the future. We’re teasing upcoming Blackjack and Trucco modes as well, so stay tuned for more!”
For more information on Capote!:
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The Precinct K-9 Update

Free Update for The Precinct Introduces K-9  Companion and Key ImprovementsLeamington Spa, UK – December 8, 2025– UK games publisher Kwalee and independent game studio Fallen Tree Games have announced a new update for The Precinct, their neon-noir police action sandbox game. The update is available for free on PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The latest update for The Precinct lets officers deploy a fully trained working dog from the precinct kennels. The four-legged partner can be washed, fed, and customized there before heading out on patrol. Players can choose between different breeds and equip their dog with various harnesses and collars. The dog will obey a range of commands, including subduing dangerous attackers, pursuing fleeing suspects, and sniffing out concealed narcotics. The update also introduces several quality of life improvements and bug fixes.The K-9 update is the second major update since The Precinct’s release after the previous update added exciting new features like access to a tow truck, and improved vehicle customization.

About The Precinct 

You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defence for Averno’s citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, sandbox crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s murder in the line of duty.

Take to the Streets 

A love letter to classic cop movies, The Precinct combines police sim with action sandbox spectacle. Patrol the streets and respond to callouts to fight criminals petty and powerful. Choose your own tactics in thrilling chases and shootouts. Feel the shifting power struggles of Averno’s gangs in a living city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals.

Hot Pursuit 

Speed through the city in intense car and helicopter chases and pursue your mark through twisting alleyways before bringing them to justice. There’s no need to be a lone wolf: You’ve got Averno’s Finest backing you up, with an in-depth support system that allows you to call in squad cars, roadblocks, spike strips, and more. 

A Sleepless City 

Explore the ever-shifting criminal underbelly of Averno City. Deal with yuppies, bums, street vendors and furious taxi drivers from the Projects to the Financial District. Chase perps through neon-lit alleys, rain-soaked streets, and grand, decaying parklands, all subject to a day/night cycle and dynamic weather. This is the 1980s East Coast in all its neon-noir glory. 

Key Features

  • Explore a vibrant, living city by foot, squad car and helicopter
  • Respond to sandbox crimes ranging from parking violations to gang shootouts
  • Engage in intense vehicle chases through destructible environments
  • Go it alone or call in backup with an in-depth support system
  • Investigate the gangs who rule the city and the dark conspiracies keeping them in control
  • Day/night cycle with dynamic weather

Better Than Us

Infiltrate the World of the Ultra-Wealthy in Better Than Us, the Next Game From the BAFTA-nominated Makers of Vampire Therapist

Steal from the mega-rich, give to yourself

Berlin, Germany — December 8, 2025 | Little Bat Games, the award-winning studio behind Vampire Therapist, is proud to announce Better Than Us, a social stealth narrative game that pits players against the world’s most nefarious people — those rich enough to make mere billionaires seem quaint.

Set in the year 2200, Better Than Us depicts a (not entirely absurd) future directly inspired by humanity’s past and present. The wealthiest people in centuries have created floating cities to insulate themselves from a worldwide climate apocalypse of their own creation, not to own mansions and sports cars, but to buy moral authority itself. And surprise, surprise: extreme wealth doesn’t afford anyone a greater sense of morality.

Watch the Better Than Us Announcement Trailer here:

YouTube Video.

They might have stolen our future, but in Better Than Us the spoils of past plundering and pillaging can be stolen from them. Players will take on the role of a master thief and manipulator (and her rodent pal), infiltrating exclusive parties thrown by the ultra-wealthy in their floating fortresses. Rather than stealth or violence, players will use charm and deception to develop key relationships with a cast of bizarre characters corrupted by their own wealth. They’ll need to remember which lies were told to which people, weaving an ever-growing web of deceit that even an all-powerful oligarchy will struggle to see through. 

Better Than Uscontinues critical hit Vampire Therapist’s tradition of top-tier voice acting, with a cast led by Sarah Grayson (Hades 2, Gone Home) and Cyrus Nemati (Hades 2, Vampire Therapist). Developed in consultation with leading historians from Oxford University, UC Davis, and the University of Florida, the game promises to honestly depict the consequences of extreme wealth concentration in a tongue-in-cheek way.

“Looking to the past is a helpful way of examining modern issues. Not only is the historical record inspiring, but dead people are less able to sue small game studios,” said Cyrus Nemati, creative director at Little Bat Games. 

Better Than Us is coming to PC and Mac in 2026. The game can be wishlisted on Steam. Vampire Therapist is discounted this week as part of Steam’s “Choices Matter” sale.

Colorbound

Hello Whitethorn friends!Next week, during the Latin American Games Showcase, we will announce that the first public Steam demo for Colorbound will become available to play. You can find the full details about the demo below, but we ask that you do not share the trailer or news before the embargo lifts Tuesday, December 9, at 7 PM Eastern / 4 PM Pacific.Colorbound is being featured in the Latin American Games Showcase, and we’re sharing a sneak preview of our video feature with you now — watch it below:
Colorbound | LATAM Games Showcase Feature Video
About Colorbound:

Bring the world around you to life with the power of color in Colorbound, a vibrant palette-platformer. Join Anku on a heartfelt journey to reunite his late grandfather’s band by using color to shape the world around you. As you journey, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and help a family of musicians come together one last time.A Farewell Tour For Your GrandfatherAnku’s grandfather was a beloved musician to his people, but his band has long since scattered. Now, with only memories and a special gift, Anku must journey across diverse landscapes to find the missing musicians, reignite their passions, and give his grandfather the farewell he deserves. Along the way, you’ll use color to brighten the canvas, turning obstacles into opportunities, and puzzles into music!
Change Colors to Change The WorldIn Colorbound, you will collect colors onto your palette which can be used to overcome logic and light platforming puzzles. From lush forests to forgotten cities, Colorbound’s overworld offers a variety of mind-bending puzzles that span a variety of locations and aesthetics.Finding BalanceNot all colors behave the same way. Some may be lighter, allowing objects to float away once painted, while other colors are heavier and may drop down. Using this to your advantage can help Anku cross the treacherous terrain to reach his destination.
 Rooted in CultureColorbound draws inspiration from the Aymara culture of the Andes, blending traditional music and art styles with an indie-gem-inspired puzzle platformer experience. Informed by Panpipe Studio’s Chilean culture and heritage, Colorbound celebrates the rich culture of South America while delivering a universal story of love, loss, and the power of art.

Check out the Colorbound demo on Steam: 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3778610/Colorbound/
 Colorbound will be available in 2026.

Accessibility features for Colorbound will be announced in the coming months.

When Sirens fall Silent

WHEN SIRENS FALL SILENT UNVEILEDFrom The Teams That Brought You ‘The Town of Light’ & ‘Martha Is Dead’Comes A Violent, Emotional And Deeply Harrowing Psychological ThrillerWatford, United Kingdom – 5th December 2025 – Psychological horror specialists Wired Productions and LKA today unveiled their third collaboration – When Sirens Fall Silent – a dark, investigative, psychological thriller located in the suburbs of Rome, set in the early 1990s.In When Sirens Fall Silent, LKA continues its tradition of perfectly recreating real Italian locations, whilst delivering a haunting and uncomfortable narrative unseen before in video games. The studio has consistently tackled difficult topics head-on and this latest project will not shy away from storytelling that pushes the boundaries of art. There will be no face peeling… this is a different kind of horror.Both The Town of Light and Martha Is Dead were critically acclaimed and won multiple awards, and When Sirens Fall Silent will reveal deep links and crossovers to previous LKA games, further strengthening writer and creative director Luca Dalcò’s credentials as master of shining a light on the forgotten people, continuing the Storie Senza Voce series.Pushing Unreal Engine 5 to its limits, When Sirens Fall Silent stretches technological boundaries and redefines the expectations of what is possible with a small, but focused team of ten, but also allowed LKA to deliver a new aspect to its games; a branching, multi-layered narrative dialogue system, with a huge focus on verbal and emotional interaction, investigation and subsequent choices; a huge transformation between earlier games.Watch the first in a series of innovative trailers, that immerses viewers into LKA’s world from the News Media’s perspective, creating a striking, concept-driven exploration of the game’s universe.Watch the trailer here: “Act1 | The Kidnapped” When Sirens Fall Silent is a dark, investigative, psychological thriller where you play as Mila, a determined policewoman in early 1990s Italy. Haunted by a past she’s desperate to escape, Mila is thrust into a high-profile case of kidnappings and murders. As the investigation unravels, you must not only save her from herself, but also being swallowed up by a vortex of violence, mystery and confusion.When Sirens Fall Silent is now available to be wishlisted on Steam, GOG, and Epic Game Store.To stay informed about the latest updates, visit When Sirens Fall Silent, and register your details, or be part of the discussions,  @Reddit, @Discord, @X & @Tiktok.

WHEN SIRENS FALL SILENT

Short Description:

When Sirens Fall Silent is a dark, investigative, psychological thriller where you play as Mila, a determined policewoman in early 1990s Italy. Haunted by a past she’s desperate to escape, Mila is thrust into a high-profile case of kidnappings and murders. As the investigation unravels, you must not only save her from herself, but also being swallowed up by a vortex of violence, mystery and confusion.

Key Features:

From the creators of The Town of Light and Martha Is Dead – the award winning titles that launched LKA to critical and fan acclaim.

Multi-layered narrative, covering tough topics – from real world issues of trafficking, to real life attitudes of misogyny, the team pull no punches. with a few surprises along the way.

Investigate – find and piece together the clues to hunt down the criminal mastermind, from examining bodies to rooms full of potential answers.

Interview key characters – engage in detailed dialogues but pay attention to the body language, sometimes there are answers in the unspoken words.

Cinematic look & feel – stunning environments and characters, perfectly and authentically recreated for a truly immersive experience.

Environmental puzzles – from the logical to the mind bending, but all to add challenges to your journey.

Explore & re-explore to uncover more clues – crime scenes often hide clues that aren’t obvious on first examinations… who knows what you might find.

Modulus a Factory Automation Game

Build, Automate, Optimize: Factory Automation Game Modulus Launches Updated Demo Leamington Spa, UK/Leuven, Belgium – December 4, 2025: Kwalee has partnered with Belgian indie studio Happy Volcano to support the development of Modulus, the team’s upcoming factory automation game, through to its planned 1.0 launch in 2026. Alongside the partnership announcement, an expanded and updated playable demo is now available on Steam, giving players the chance to dive in today and begin building, automating, and optimizing elegant production lines.The Modulus demo offers about two hours of content, but players can easily spend many more hours refining and optimizing their factory layouts. Factory floor size is the only limitation to creative freedom and expression in the demo. Players can experiment with a variety of operators, construct a variety of buildings with unique functions. A step-by-step tutorial is included for those new to factory automation games.The current Modulus demo has been well received by players and holds a ‘Very Positive’ (95%) rating on Steam. Players have praised its pleasant visual style, strong mix of factory management and puzzles, and its relaxing music.Modulus is coming to PC via Steam in 2026

About Modulus 

Design the pieces, not just the puzzle

Modulus is a creative sandbox factory simulation where you don’t just solve problems, you design the components that make up the solution. Build and automate elegant production systems using modular engineering tools: cut, paint, stamp, and assemble 3D building blocks called modules. From logic-driven problem solving to free-form expression, Modulus blends base-building, resource management, and thoughtful strategy in a game that rewards both beauty and efficiency. There’s no single solution, only the system you create.

Find your flow

No enemies. No combat. No timers.

Modulus offers a relaxing, low-pressure take on factory automation, where experimentation and optimization thrive. Build at your own pace and enjoy the quiet satisfaction of systems that simply work.

Every module has a purpose 

Modules aren’t just resources, they’re the building blocks of your factory. Each one you craft becomes a visible part of a structure rising in real time.

The more complex the goal, the more intricate your modules must become, rewarding strategic planning, creativity, and system optimization.

Endlessly modular, deeply yours 

Whether you’re solving intricate logistics puzzles or designing the most aesthetically pleasing factory possible, Modulus is built for creative expression. No two factories will look the same,  your solutions, like your factory, are uniquely your own.

Start Simple, Grow Smart

Begin with basic resources and learn the core systems. As your production needs scale, unlock new mechanics, tools, and challenges that deepen your understanding of logic, optimization, and modular design mastery.

Witchspire gameplay reveal

Magical Open-World Adventure ‘Witchspire’ Reveals First Gameplay

Enchanting gameplay reveal shown as part of PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 showcase 

Stockholm, Sweden (December 4, 2025) – Envar Games was delighted to present the debut gameplay reveal for Witchspire during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 showcase. Additionally, the studio has opened playtest signups via the game’s Steam page, with access to be granted to successful players in early 2026. 

Watch the Witchspire gameplay reveal:

YouTube Video.

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For your witch and other players in co-operative multiplayer, the journey across Witchspire’s handcrafted, open-world world is treacherous but teeming with things to see and do. Put your magical abilities to the test by casting brilliant spells against the environment such as summoning forests and calling down comets to gather resources or to combat corruption and battle the ancients of this mystical world.

Even exploration is part of the fun as you traverse magically by foot or soar through the air on broomsticks. Encounter wild creatures along the way, bonding with them and bringing them back to help out at your base – a base that you yourself crafted, using your Astral Projection abilities to create high, low, and to conjure the home of your dreams. 

Key Features of Witchspire:

  • From Foes to Friends: Turn beasties into besties with creature collecting gameplay, as you collect familiars to team up with you in battle.
  • Go Vroom on Your Broom: Whizz around a large open-world with multiple biomes via your broomstick and on foot, but boosted with abilities such as spirit jumps, and blinks.
  • Choose Your Coven: Begin by choosing your Coven and gaining a specialized starting outfit and passive boost, before collecting and crafting additional stat and aesthetic-boosting outfits throughout the game. 
  • Your Witch, Your Way: Define what sort of spellcaster you’d like to be, with an entire cosmos of customization options. Character levelling and the cosmic Luminaries tech tree allow for further upgrades to your abilities.
  • Safe and Sound: Design a sanctuary base for you, your friends, and your familiars to hang out in. Using astral projection to move around, you’ll never need to build a makeshift ramp, or cobble together a random staircase to get to hard-to-reach places or to get your window placement just right. 

Witchspire will be released first on PC in Early Access in 2026. Playtest signups are now live via the game’s Steam page.

You can keep up to date with Witchspire by signing up to the official newsletter, joining the Discord, or following on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok.

Silent Road

Silent Road is a First-Person Psychological Horror Descent into Japan’s Most Haunted Night Drive
Step into the driver’s seat, ferry strange passengers, and confront the mysteries that linger in the forest.
December 5, 2025 – Independent studio, Endflame, today announced Silent Road, a first-person psychological horror game set deep within a remote Japanese forest region infamous for its long history of suicides. The reveal is accompanied by the game’s first announcement trailer, offering a glimpse at the unsettling nights awaiting players behind the wheel.
In Silent Road, you take on the role of a night-shift taxi driver navigating lonely forest routes and isolated villages. Each fare becomes a new test of nerve: peculiar passengers, whispered stories, and quiet conversations that turn colder with every mile. As the night unfolds and through tense rides, chilling encounters, and environmental clues scattered along the way, the truth behind the forest begins to emerge.
Visually, the game draws inspiration from classic Japanese horror aesthetics, echoing the likes of Silent Hill f and Fatal Frame, with its fog-drenched roads, and eerie atmosphere.
“We’ve always loved Japanese horror – the quiet tension, the atmosphere, the way it stays with you long after it ends. Silent Road grew from that love.Our indie journey began with the J-Horror title Ikai, and over time, we’ve found ourselves drawn back to the unique thrill of horror. Silent Road is our way of embracing that call, pouring our hearts into crafting a frightening experience that also carries something deeper beneath the surface. Sharing this return to horror with the world is both exciting and terrifying”, said Endflame co-founders Laura Ripoll and Guillem Travila.
KEY FEATURESJapanese Horror: Experience a region shaped by tragedy, inspired by legends surrounding Japan’s most haunted forests.Night-Shift Driving: Navigate abandoned highways, mountain passes, and silent village streets as tension builds inside the taxi.Strange Passengers: Pick up peculiar characters whose stories grow more disturbing with every encounter. Prepare yourself for whoever (or whatever) steps into your taxi.Unsettling Requests: Exit the vehicle to assist passengers during their rides – simple tasks that never feel safe.
AVAILABILITYSilent Road is currently in development for PC via Steam.A Demo will be released soon.Players can wishlist the game today and follow future updates as the mystery of the forest unfolds.

Queens Domain

Announced last night during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, Indie dev duo Freshly Baked Games and publisher Future Friends Games (CloverPit, Slots & Daggers) announced a new project: retro-fantasy RPG Queen’s Domain. 

“Looks like just the thing for fans of classic FromSoftware games” – PC Gamer

Inspired by Dark Souls progenitor King’s Field, Queen’s Domain combines brutal combat and a super stylish retro-fantasy aesthetic with traversal-focused exploration on an interconnected island filled with secrets. 

The team has also released a free demo, which is available to try right now 

Links:NEW: Queen’s Domain announcement trailerNEW: Queen’s Domain Steam pageDemo here!

About the game:

Queen’s Domain is a retro-fantasy action RPG. Washed up on the shores of the Isle of Neasied, you set out to find your father and uncover the dark heart of this mysterious isle. 

Wield the Legendary Holy Sword Endu to take flight from platform to platform, and discover an interconnected, labyrinthine world where secrets and dangers lurk around every corner. 

Fight action-oriented battles with a classic stamina meter, powerful charge attacks, weapon specific special attacks, and secondary throwing weapons. Level up, accessorize, and choose from a huge catalogue of melee weapons on your quest to fight your way through the hordes of monsters and powerful bosses awaiting you in the darkest depths of the isle. 

Features:

  • Explore an interconnected island filled with hidden secrets
  • Lovingly crafted retro-fantasy aesthetic 
  • Action-combat with a stamina meter, special attacks, throwing weapons & more
  • Fly across gaps with your Holy Sword – use upgrades to fly further!
  • 50+ melee weapons to discover, equip, and upgrade
  • Use XP to level up and eat delicious food to further increase your stats
  • 20+ types of secondary throwing weapons allow for varied strategies in combat
  • Over 100 enemies, mini bosses, and bosses to defeat
  • Dozens of hours of adventuring and exploration

Freshly Baked Games LLC 

Freshly Baked Games is Eric and Bradley, two indie developers who struck out on their own with a dream of making the kinds of games they’d want to play. They launched ambient exploration game The New Flesh in Summer 2025, and are now working on retro-fantasy RPG Queen’s Domain. 

Unseen Diplomacy 2 VR Update

Unseen Diplomacy 2 Drops Explosive New Trailer, Teasing Major Upgrades to the VR Spy Adventure
VR spy adventure evolves with better accessibility, refined gameplay and major improvements
Bude, United Kingdom – December 5th, 2025 – Triangular Pixelsrevealed a new trailer for Unseen Diplomacy 2 at the UploadVR Showcase today, highlighting the major improvements coming to the game’s next Early Access update. Guided by community feedback, the studio has continued to expand and refine the spy experience with updates that make the game more accessible, intuitive and engaging than ever – being a spy has never been so fun!  
Watch the Unseen Diplomacy 2 UploadVR Showcase Trailer
The upcoming update, arriving before Christmas, will add new mission content, improved bot behavior, expanded Agent Handbook entries, a new combat tutorial and refinements to keyboard and wristwatch interactions for spy-worthy hacking and navigation.

“The response from our Early Access community has been incredible,” said Katie Goode, Creative Director at Triangular Pixels. “Players have been enthusiastic, thoughtful, and wonderfully engaged, and that’s helped us shape an even better spy experience. We’re building this adventure alongside our community, and we’re excited to deliver even more improvements and new content in the coming weeks – including our next update arriving before Christmas.”
Since entering Early Access, Unseen Diplomacy 2 has already received two major updates. Agent Hawker has been added, an AI assistant who delivers mission guidance via comic-style callouts, and a comprehensive wristwatch-accessible Agent Handbook. Accessibility options have expanded significantly with true one-handed play, customizable movement settings and adjustable stance controls. These updates also introduced revamped tutorials focused on short, skill-based missions; Direct Control locomotion for traditional analog-stick movement; broad environmental upgrades across castle and Mediterranean locations; and key quality-of-life improvements including simpler room setup UX, and a more reliable inventory system that ensures gadgets stay where players place them.

Unseen Diplomacy 2 is available now in Early Access on Meta and Steam for $15.99 / €14.99 / £12.99.
Triangular Pixels
Wishlist on Steam now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3634690/Unseen_Diplomacy_2/
Official Meta page: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5153488951339667
Website: https://triangularpixels.com/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/triangularpixels.com
X: https://x.com/TriangularPixel/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triangularpixels/
Discord: https://discord.gg/VzhNeZGxpv
Unseen Diplomacy 2 website: https://unseendiplomacy2.com/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/triangularpixels
About Triangular PixelsTriangular Pixels is a BAFTA nominated Cornish independent games studio, founded over 10 years ago by ex-Sony London Studio developers. Triangular Pixels has a passion for fun, light hearted, and manic gaming that is fun to share. They have previously released Unseen Diplomacy and Smash Hit Plunder, and collaborated on projects with other developers like XR Games, Vive and Ramen VR. Triangular Pixels also developed VR tools such as Technie Collider Creator, Technie Virtual Console, and Technie Scene Palette.