PLAYISM’s latest showcase packed the kind of variety only indie games can bring—ranging from stylish mech racers and underwater action to paranormal co-op horror and surreal puzzle-platformers. Whether you’re looking for something meditative, bizarre, or breakneck-fast, this year’s lineup offers a little of everything. Here’s a full breakdown of every game revealed or updated during the event, including confirmed release dates, platforms, and links to trailers and demos where available.
MotionRec
In MotionRec, solve puzzles by recording your actions—jumping, walking, and interacting with the environment—and playing them back to overcome obstacles. Master clever movement combos to navigate a world on the brink of collapse.
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: HANDSUM
Console Release: —
Mind Diver
Dive into a fractured mind to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance. Mind Diver is a psychological detective game where you explore memories, eavesdrop on inner thoughts, and piece together a case that blurs the line between love and obsession.
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: Indoor Sunglasses
Console Release: —
Valkyrie of Phantasm
Fast-paced, Touhou-style aerial battles take center stage. Valkyrie of Phantasm mixes magic, speed, and bullet-hell chaos in a spell-slinging skirmish across the skies.
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: AREAZERO
Console Release: 2025
From Madness with Love
Romance meets chaos in this offbeat dating sim where you’re never quite on the same wavelength as the boys you’re courting. Play as a transfer student navigating a strange new school, deepening relationships with four unpredictable classmates while uncovering the dark truths behind their facades.
Release Date: May 29, 2025
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: Jamsanpoid, VampireK.K.
Console Release: May 29, 2025
Behind the Frame x The Star Named EOS
Two touching, painterly tales in one Switch-exclusive package. This physical edition pairs emotive puzzles with rich storytelling and artful presentation.
Release Date: August 7, 2025
Platforms: Nintendo Switch (Physical Edition)
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: Silver Lining Studio
Console Release: August 8, 2025
Skateboard Knight
Armor meets ollies in this action-platformer where swordplay and skate tricks go hand in hand. A wild blend of medieval flair and extreme sports energy.
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: Maroru Games
Console Release: —
Glaciered
Set 65 million years in the future, Glaciered is an underwater action game where the world lies beneath frozen seas. As a Tuai—a bird-descended warrior species—you’ll glide through icy depths, battling to defend the last remnants of a frozen Earth.
Release Date: Q3 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: Snowblind Studio
Console Release: —
BREAK ARTS III
Build and battle custom mechs in high-speed, futuristic races. BREAK ARTS III adds new Co-op and Diorama Modes, expanding its blend of competitive action and deep robot customization.
Release Date: August 8, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: MercuryStudio
Console Release: —
CATO: Buttered Cat
A cat and a slice of buttered toast become one unpredictable puzzle. CATO plays with physics and chaos in a uniquely absurd platforming adventure.
Release Date: May 1, 2025
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: Team UEDA
Console Release: May 1, 2025
Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double
Explore eerie mysteries in this modern adventure steeped in internet horror. In Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double, a viral disappearance leads you deep into urban legends, identity paranoia, and a hunt for the truth that blurs what’s real and what’s rumor.
Release Date: Available Now
Platforms: PC (Steam), iOS, Android
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: Toii Games
Console Release: —
Nitro Express
Arcade-style chaos meets pixel art charm in Nitro Express, a 2D side-scrolling action game where gun-toting girls take to the streets of Japan. With full 360° aiming and fast-paced shootouts, it’s all about stylish firepower and explosive action.
Release Date: May 19, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: Grayfax Software
Console Release: —
Outrider Mako
Suit up as Mako in this fast-paced top-down 2D action game where delivery is do-or-die. Leap onto enemies, splatter them with goo, and clear a path to get your mysterious cargo where it needs to go—no matter what stands in your way.
Release Date: June 23, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: Asamado Games
Console Release: —
NIDANA
NIDANA is a first-person dream simulator that invites you to quietly explore a surreal fragment of a dream. No combat, no pressure—just a meditative journey through the subconscious.
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Publisher: PLAYISM
Developer: lvl374
Console Release: —
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