Everything Announced at the 2026 Indie Live Expo

The Indie Live Expo is back with its 2026 showcase, and the new lineup is stuffed to the brim with options for gamers across all genres. From sweet slice-of-life to terrifying horror, indie fans are going to have plenty to keep track of as the year continues forward.

The 2026 Indie Live Expo is an exciting and much-needed showcase for fans of indie games. Currently, the year has been off to a slow start, with many highly anticipated titles announcing delays or holding off on updates with new content.

The Indie Live Expo is an opportunity to see new games, get potential updates on wishlisted titles, and see what the indie developer community has in store for gamers in the months and years to come. Below is everything that was announced during this year’s Indie Live Expo showcase.

All World Premieres & Release Dates Revealed During the 2026 Indie Live Expo

Crymelight

• Developer/Publisher: FuRyu

Crymelight has been shown in a world premiere. The game is a roguelike action game with unique progression mechanics perfect for fans of JRPG titles and complex battle systems.

Lunar Pulse

• Developer/Publisher: 213°F

Planned for release in 2027, Lunar Pulse is a soulslike roguelite that uses card game mechanics. The art is very reminiscent of the Manga Chobits by CLAMP.

Drunken Goddess Reflux

• Developer: Alliance Arts/WHO YOU
• Publisher: Alliance Arts

This game has a bit of a dark, almost horror vibe as players go up against a demon as they gamble for their lives. Aiobahn+18 is the leading force behind the soundtrack.

Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle

• Developer: Digitalis Publishing
• Publisher: 15 Industry

Following a world premiere release, Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is planned for release in 2026. The game is done through a digital gamebook, where players will solve puzzles to advance the story.

Memory of Memorie: A Chill Story

• Developer/Publisher: BeXide

Currently, Memory of Memorie: A Chill Story is set to release across Steam, Switch, and Switch 2 during the summer of 2026. This is a cozy productivity narrative where players explore a story from the perspective of a young witch.

Touhou Yukkuri Mountain

• Developer/Publisher: BeXide

Revealed during the showcase, Touhou Yukkuri Mountain is a 3D puzzle game based on the Touhou Project. The game, which will launch on May 28, 2026, on Steam and Switch 2, will be a cute and fun addition to the Touhou universe.

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

• Developer: Team EARTH WARS
• Publisher: One or Eight

Planned for release on Steam this upcoming winter, and consoles in 2027, Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King’s Castle LOL is a cute building sim with a funny twist. The title is in line with many popular manga series.

In Us

• Developer: Yaneura Games
• Publisher: *In Search

Planned for release in 2026, this is a new co-op horror title with a unique art style. Perfect for fans of silly games with a horror undertone, it will be a great multiplayer indie when it releases.

Feather’s Edge

• Developer/Publisher: Clockwork Acorn

Feather’s Edge, which has been funded by Outersloth, is a metroidvania where players take on the role of a bird warrior in a side-scrolling adventure. This looks particularly interesting for fans of Silksong.

Magical Princess

• Developer: Team EARTH WARS
• Publisher: One or Eight Co., Ltd

Magical Princess is a highly anticipated visual novel that follows the story of a father raising his daughter in a wild, emotionally charged fantasy setting. The game has announced a surprise release date of April 28, 2026.

Pain Pain Go Away

• Developer/Publisher: Lorebard

This visual novel typing game combines the emotional struggle of the main protagonist with an anime undertone. Pain Pain Go Away has confirmed a May 30, 2026, release date.

OCTOPinbs

• Developer: tri-Ace, Lasengle Inc
• Publisher: Aniplex Inc

OCTOPinbs is a Splatoon-adjacent multiplayer party game with a wild spin. Players take on the role of a group of octopuses and are challenged to find the “Squid” lurking in the group. The game will release on May 12, 2026.

Better Than Dead

• Developer: MONTE GALLO
• Publisher: MicroProse Software

Better Than Dead is a harsh, turbulent FPS with hyper-realistic graphics. Unlike many other popular FPS games, Better Than Dead offers a single-player storyline and will release on May 12, 2026.

The Second Reality Room: Unspoken Truths

• Developer: Shadow Glove
• Publisher: FINE Co., Ltd

The Second Reality Room is an upcoming visual novel mystery game with player autonomy and choice impact. This is a great game for fans of Coffee Talk, and offers sharp, stunning art. A new demo is now available for those looking to check it out.

The 2026 Indie Live Expo livestream also includes dozens of updates and trailers for announced games. Check out the live stream to see every single game that was included in this year’s showcase.

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