Microsoft and Twitch have partnered to present the second /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox event today, and it featured a ton of updates and game announcements from indie developers around the world.
Alongside updates and new looks at The Artful Escape, OlliOlli World, Library of Ruina, and RPG Time, we also got news that Stardew Valley would be headed to Xbox Game Pass in Fall 2021.
However, there was so much more news, and we've gathered each and every update and announcement below.
Lightyear Frontier Is Fertile Ground Between Farming Simulator and Stardew Valley, But With Mechs
Lightyear Frontier is an open-world farming exploration game that features crafting, resource management, and base building. It also has a mystery-driven narrative that will keep players coming back for more and, as previously mentioned, mechs!
It supports 4-player co-op, but can also be played solo, and will be released on Xbox platforms and PC in 2022 in early access.
Stardew Valley Will Be Released on Xbox Game Pass in Fall 2021
While no date was given, it was confirmed that Stardew Valley will be released on Xbox Game Pass on Xbox and PC in Fall 2021.
The Artful Escape Gameplay Trailer Revealed
We got a new look at The Artful Escape, a game all about a teenage guitar prodigy becoming a folk music legend. Featuring the voice talents of Michael Johnston, Caroline Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers, The Artful Escape will be available on Xbox Game Pass on September 9, 2021.
Sam & Max Save the World Remastered Is Available Now
Sam & Max Save the World Remastered is available now and is an updated version of the 2006 classic. The game has been updated by a small group of original developers with the blessing of Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell.
OlliOlli World Player Customization Revealed, 120FPS/4K Confirmed
We got another look at OlliOlli World – the third entry in the skateboarding action-platformer series. Alongside giving a look at player customization, it was also confirmed that the game will run at up to 120FPS/4K. OlliOlli World will be released in Winter 2021.
Aeon Drive Demo Is Available Now
Aeon Drive, which is set in the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona, is an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist. Furthermore, there is a demo available right now that will give you a taste of the game before it is released in Fall 2021.
Pupparazzi Is an Adorable Game About Taking Photos of Dogs… And It's Coming to Xbox Game Pass!
This game is all about taking photos of adorable and wonderful dogs. You can play fetch with them, pet them, and just hang out in a world filled with them.
Aragami 2 Is Headed to Xbox Game Pass on September 17
Aragami 2 is a sequel to 2016's Aragami and is another third-person stealth game where you play as an assassin with the power over shadows. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass day one on September 17, 2021.
Evil Genius 2: World Domination Is Launching on Xbox Game Pass This Year
Evil Genius 2: World Domination is coming to consoles in Q4 2021 and will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass. In this "acclaimed villany simulator" you are put in the shoes of the ultimate bad guy as you plot, scheme, and execute your plans for world domination.
Library of Ruina Is Available Now on Xbox Game Pass
Library of Ruina is launching today, August 10, on Xbox Game Pass and is a "library battle simulation" that has you battling against other librarians using cards and dice to gain more books for your own library.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Will Be Released on March 1, 2022
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will be released on March 1, 2022. Choose your class, customize your hero, and strategize your battles in this classic-style CRPG.
The Wandering Village Is a City Builder That Takes Place On Top of a Huge Creature
The Wandering Village is a city builder with a twist – it takes place on top of a huge creature that is wondering through a world where toxic spores are contaminating everything. Not only will you have to fight off the spores, but you must also keep a good relationship with this creature that carries you.
Portal-Like Puzzler Lab Rat Coming to Xbox Next Year
If you need more games like Portal in your life, Lab Rat is worth a look. This satirical science-fiction puzzle game is headed to Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2022 and is a block pushing puzzle game that comes with some serious Portal vibes.
RPG TIME: The Legend of Wright Is a Handmade RPG That Takes Place in a Notebook
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is a handmade RPG that takes place in a young student's notebook. This student wants to become a game developer and he wants to clear the game before he leaves school for the day.
Inked: A Tale of Love Is An Unconventional Love Story Told on a World of Paper
Inked: A Tale of Love is set to be released on August 27 and tells an unconventional love story about a nameless hero travelling the world on paper with his partner Aiko. However, when everything he loves is lost, he must embark on a puzzle-filled quest to regain what he truly loves. He is also aided by the Artist, the person who drew the hero's world and whose story is intertwined with his.
The Big Con Is the Story of a Runaway Teen Con Artist Hustling Across '90s America
The Big Con is a story of a runaway teen con artist who is hustling their way through a '90s America. You can don disguises, pick pockets, and rip people off in this comedic crime-filled adventure that will be available on August 31. It also features the voice talent of Erika Ishii and Dave Fennoy.
The Vale: Shadow of the Crown Is an Audio-Only Game Headed to Xbox and PC This Month
The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is an audio-based game that has you playing a blind adventurer who has just been made warden of a small castle on the outskirts of a kingdom. It will be available on August 19.
Spacelines From the Far Out Has a Game Demo Out Now
Spacelines From the Far Out is a procedurally-generated co-op adventure that puts your and your friends in the role of running an intergalactic travel company. It's your job to get your passengers to their location safe and happy. It will be released in Fall 2021, but there is a demo available now!
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