Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. There are a whole bunch of neat new games out this week, as well as updates on some interesting upcoming projects. In case you missed it, the Steam Spring Sale is under way. There are lots of solid deals here, and my credit card is already screaming at me. I've picked up a bunch of games from my wishlist.

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Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. A bunch of intriguing games arrived this week, including a mobile port of one of the most absorbing things I've played in years and two completely different titles with the same name. Let's get things started with a look at a few projects that were featured in the latest edition of the Future Games Show . To recharge your weapons and systems, you have to plug a cable that trails behind your spaceship into a socket. While you're plugged in, your movement is restricted by the length of the tether, but you gain more firepower.

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is launching Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs by April 2026, creating a console-like gaming interface with optimized controller support and improved performance. This integration benefits gamers seeking seamless full-screen gaming experiences and developers through easier cross-platform game development via Project Helix. The upcoming Xbox console will blur platform boundaries by supporting both PC and Xbox titles, fundamentally changing how games are developed and played. Microsoft is expanding the connection between Xbox and Windows 11. Starting in April 2026, all Windows 11 PCs--from laptops to desktops to tablets--will receive the new Xbox mode, which replaces the previous Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) and offers a console-like interface for games, optimized for full-screen display and controllers.

Subscribers will also be able to play EA Sports Madden NFL 26 and Astroneer. Sony has announced its latest additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. While they might not top last month's introduction of, Extra and Premium subscribers are still getting access to some notable games. In March, the new additions include (PS5) one of Engadget's picks for the Best Games of 2024, and (PS5 and PS4). The PS4 version of -, the complete version of one of Atlus' most popular RPGs, will also be available alongside a collection of other fun additions.

Fortnite's original Save the World mode will be free to play starting on April 16 As of tonight, new players won't be able to download the paid version. This is not the battle royale mode that went on to take over the world, but rather a PvE co-op campaign that focuses on crafting and survival. It currently costs $9 but that ends soon. As a matter of fact, Epic Games will stop selling the paid version of the content tonight, March 11, at 8PM ET. If you have $9 burning a hole in your pocket to spend on something that'll be free next month, go for it.

Gear Gaming Console Gaming Walmart's video game clearance sale drops popular titles for Switch, PS5, and Xbox by up to 50% Grab a copy of Stellar Blade, Lego Star Wars, the latest Assassin's Creed, or pretty much any game you've been waiting to buy for the lowest prices of the year. Never run out of stuff to play. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Walmart is running a big video game sale right now with discounts on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and accessories. There are nearly 100 deals live at the moment, with some of the best cuts landing on recent big-name releases -- is down to $37 (from $70), is $24.84 (down from $60), and is just $29.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. 25 Valve's Steam Machine: Everything we know Plus, a tactical shooter from the team behind Half-Life remake Black Mesa. Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. A whole bunch of compelling games arrived this week, and Sony dropped some news about more that are on the way to PS5 and other platforms during its State of Play stream on Thursday . For one thing, I didn't have a prequel for, one of my favorite games of the last few years on my bingo card. It's really neat that Motion Twin and Evil Empire -- the studios behind and its expansions, respectively -- are getting to make a proper Castlevania game .

Valve's Steam Machine: Everything we know Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As always, we've got a bunch of neat games to tell you about. Perhaps I'll tear myself away from playing as Chappell Roan in or Jetpack Cat in long enough to check more of them out. Thanks to the folks at, I learned about a short, text-based game from Woe Industries from a while back called . Surprisingly enough, you take on the role of a venture capitalist who has plowed gobs of money into genAI technology and might be starting to have doubts about that investment.

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. There are tons of interesting games out this week. But first, there's been some discourse around the Nintendo Switch version of, which arrived this week as well. On other platforms, there's an option to censor genitalia and other explicit content, but that's not present in the Switch version. Instead, such content is censored by default, with black rectangles covering up characters' bits and someone flipping the bird.