7. All Hail the Orb - April 20, 2026
All Hail the Orb surpassed 10,000 Steam wishlists, smashing a key milestone. When I originally wrote this list, All Hail the Orb wasn’t out yet. However, it has since been released but will remain at number 7 on my list.
About All Hail the Orb
All Hail The Orb is a pixel-art incremental clicker about powering a mysterious orb, growing a cult, watching automation slowly take over....and DUCKS!
You start by clicking the Orb to generate power, then recruit cultists to handle the boring work for you.
As your cult grows, you’ll unlock new systems, automate progression, and steadily expand, all without fail states or over-complicated mechanics.
Designed as a short but enjoyable experience, All Hail The Orb focuses on rewarding progression and light-hearted humour.
6. Pratfall - April 20, 2026
This one looks super interesting to me. I love the art style and have been falling hard for more unique games this year. I don’t know if I’ll be picking this one up, but if you have some friends to play with, be sure to keep Pratfall on your radar!
About Pratfall
Pratfall is a game where you fall, dig, explode and rescue your dog! Navigate deadly caves solo or with friends in this chaotic co-op adventure. Team up with friends and watch your step on this journey full of traps, hazards, and the most deadly force of all: gravity. Will you jump into the unknown to rescue your dog?
5. Amnesia: Rebirth for the Nintendo Switch 2 - April 30, 2026
I adore the Amnesia series; it’s one of the few that inspired me to write about games and to dive deeper into the lore and worldbuilding of various games. I am super excited to see how this one will run on the Nintendo Switch 2.
About Amnesia: Rebirth
Amnesia: Rebirth is widely regarded as a masterpiece of psychological horror. Originally released for PC in 2020, it arrives on Nintendo console in a complete and optimized version, ensuring peak performance on the system.
In Amnesia: Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2, you are Tasi Trianon, waking up deep in the desert of Algeria. Days have passed. Where have you been? What did you do? Where are the others? Retrace your journey, pull together the fragments of your shattered past; it is your only chance to survive the pitiless horror that threatens to devour you.
Time is against you. Step into Tasi’s shoes and guide her through her personal terror and pain. While you struggle to make your way through a desolate landscape, you must also struggle with your own hopes, fears, and bitter regrets. And still you must continue, step by step, knowing that if you fail you will lose everything.
- First-person narrative horror experience
- Explore environments and uncover their histories.
- Overcome puzzles that stand in your way.
- Carefully manage your limited resources, both physical and mental.
- Encounter horrific creatures and use your wits and understanding of the world to escape them.
Also available in Adventure Mode for those who want the story and adventure without the horror.
4. MMO98 - April 2026
In MMO98, we are tasked with creating and managing an MMO. It’s an incremental game, a genre that I didn’t think I would like until I played FaceMiner, and now I can’t wait to give MMO98 a try.
About MMO98
MMO98 is an incremental game where you go from small-scale MMO development studio up to global market domination. Improve your server infrastructure, address the technical challenges of running an MMO, release new games, and become the world's #1 MMO game studio.
3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City - April 30, 2026
Sadly, I’ll be missing out on this one. However, for those of you with a Meta Quest, SteamVR, or Pico, you should really check this one out. The developers have been very transparent with what you can expect. Plus, who doesn’t love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
About Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City
One city. Four brothers. Endless pizza
Get behind the bandana as the iconic heroes in a half shell, stalking the sewers, streets, and rooftops as Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, or Michelangelo in the first-ever Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that takes YOU inside the shell.
Wield iconic weapons. Fight for New York
Hone your skills with the brothers’ signature weapons, designed to make you feel e-p-i-c, and embody your favorite turtle. Slash, swing, and stab your way through combat as you land precision strikes, block crushing reprisals, and evade the killing blow. Grab new gear from Donnie’s workbench and equip gadgets and upgrades to perfect your loadout.
Forge your own chapter in TMNT legacy solo, or with up to three other friends. In TMNT: Empire City, you’re given the tools to become your own version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. What kind of heroes will you choose to become?
2. Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 - April 21, 2026
Alien: Rogue Incursion is an action horror shooter in the Alien universe. The game is also coming out for the PlayStation 4 on the 26th. This game has already been released by the time this article goes live, but for those on the PlayStation 4, you won’t be waiting too long to give this one a try.
About Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition
Play as rogue Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks in the terrifying first chapter of a two-part saga set between the Alien and Aliens films. Sent to investigate a distress call on the remote planet Purdan, Zula uncovers a secret Weyland-Yutani blacksite overrun by deadly Xenomorphs.
Stalking, hunting, and attacking at every turn, these Xenomorphs' ferocity is matched only by their unpredictability. Aided by your synth companion, Davis 01, fight and survive using your weapons, skills, and sheer determination against a deadly Xenomorph incursion in this gripping original story.
Rebuilt for Nintendo Switch 2™, Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition delivers a cinematic action experience that makes you truly feel like you’re inside the world of Alien.
1. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn closed beta - April 22, 2026
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is one of my most anticipated science fiction games ever. The closed beta starts on April 22, 2026. You have to purchase the Collector’s Edition or Miller’s Pack on the website to gain access to the closed beta.
Oye, kapetang!
Great news! The Beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is now available. It includes the second mission in the game and absolutely, 100% contains spoilers. Good news, though: it’s an early mission, so it won’t spoil much.
Here’s what you can find in the Beta:
- One full mission
- 4 main character presets (character creator is currently not included in the Beta)
- One companion, your twin J, who will help you in combat
- 8 firearms to test out
- 9 abilities (you will need to find and equip the corresponding gadgets to be able to use them)
- Zafar, who will later join your crew
- A lot of enemies who are “not mad,” but just really disappointed in you
- A consequential choice, but remember, the universe will not tell you whether you did right or wrong
The Beta will take 1-2 hours depending on how much time you spend talking to various characters and exploring the area. After finishing, we ask that you fill out a small survey form. It will help us to understand what you liked and didn’t like, that way we can improve the game based on your feedback. So we ask from the bottom of our hearts, please, do not skip the survey.
Meanwhile, Leonid Rastorguev, the Game Design Director on The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and Grigory Ponomarev, lead game designer, prepared a video explaining the mechanics of the Beta. Watch the Beta Overview dev diary right now:
To access the Beta, you need to be a Founder and own either Miller’s Pack or the Collector’s Edition. Then, please log in to your account on the official site, go to your profile, and head to the Digital Download tab. There, you will see an option to choose a platform for Beta access. Click on the “Choose the platform” button and select Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation 5. Then copy the code, activate it on the selected platform, download the Beta, and start playing!
