Day of the Devs is a crucial part of Summer Game Fest. While the huge AAA games get the attention at the Summer Game Fest kickoff show and the Xbox Games Showcase, Day of the Devs showcases the love for indies.
While gamers won’t find big franchises like Final Fantasy or Grand Theft Auto at Day of the Devs, it always showcases some amazing games. This year, players got a look at some amazing titles, from a Yooka-Laylee kart racer to an incredible and titles horror fans won’t want to miss.
33 Immortals Is a Massive New Roguelike
Roguelikes have exploded in popularity in recent years, and some of the best roguelikes ever, like Hades, have made a splash with fans. Now, gamers can take things to the next level with 33 Immortals, a roguelike designed for 33 players.
33 Immortals follows a damned soul who rebels against God and asks players to survive massive hordes of enemies. The huge player count should make for an intense and challenging experience, and it looks like the perfect game to play with friends.
Apple Crumble Has Players Embarking On a Mystery
Apple Crumble is a mystery thriller with a tone similar to movies like Knives Out. Players will have to solve a mystery involving a mysterious family, collecting clues along the way.
This title is being developed by Happy Broccoli, who is also known for the Duck Detective series. They clearly have the chops to make an incredible mystery game, and so fans of that franchise won’t want to miss Apple Crumble.
Blood Dungeon Makes Gamers Survive a Gauntlet
Making its world premiere is Blood Dungeon, a new game from the creators of Nidhogg. Blood Dungeon is a 2D platformer auto-shooter in the vein of games like Vampire Survivors.
Like in that title, players will need to navigate around enemies and upgrade their abilities with power-ups. There are over 100 weapons in Blood Dungeon, along with items like gold and bones that players can use to boost their powers.
Bud Takes Players On An Artistic Journey
Bud has its world premiere at Day of the Devs, and it looks stunning. In this title, players step into the role of an artist who can turn their own memories into art. The game is narrated by Whitmer Thomas, who appeared in the hit 2025 horror film Weapons.
Aside from Whitmer Thomas, the main star of Bud is the creativity stemming from the title’s art. The slashes of paint to unique textures like paper cutouts look incredible.
DREADMOOR Is a Horror Game About Fishing
DREADMOOR is a first-person fishing game that has players descending into the submerged world. They’ll encounter monstrous creatures and fish as they try to upgrade the boat to survive.
While the combination of fishing and horror might sound strange, the DREADMOOR trailer makes it feel like a natural combination. Players can even craft survival gear they can use to fight the monstrous creatures they encounter as they fish.
Into the Fire Is a Race Against Time
Into the Fire is an extraction survival game that asks players to race against an erupting volcano. Not only will players have to keep themselves alive, but they’ll have to do their best to rescue other survivors along the way while carving out escape routes.
With limited resources and deadly lava racing towards the player, Into the Fire looks like it’ll be one of the most intense survival games on the market. The game doesn’t have a release date yet, but is slated to arrive sometime in 2026.
Into the Unwell Is Perfect for Cuphead Fans
Fans who love rubber hose animation like MOUSE: PI for Hire will need to check out Into the Unwell. It’s a colorful new roguelike with incredible animation, along with plenty of cartoon violence.
In the game, players will have to slash their way through their inner demons, who as just as colorful and over-the-top as the enemies in beloved games like Cuphead. Into the Unwell is scheduled to release in 2027.
Ithaca Is a Roadtrip RPG With a Twist
Ithaca is a narrative-driven road-trip RPG about Penelope, an environmental lawyer who’s going to Ithaca. While it seems like it should be an easy trip, the player has a hostage bound up in their trunk.
This sets off a series of events that’ll test not only Penelope but also the player. Players will have to do their best to keep their hostage a secret as they drive to their destination and interact with NPCs.
Lazy River Is a Relaxing First-Person Shooter
Lazy River is a co-op shooter that takes place at an intergalactic waterpark. After guests start turning into zombies, players need to fight their way through the waterpark before they get bitten.
This title seems perfect for fans of the “friend slop” genre, with goofy, over-the-top gameplay made to be experienced with friends. Lazy River will release in Early Access Summer 2027.
Mr. Records Is a Rhythm Adventure Game About Music
Mr. Records is an upbeat music game about George, an elderly man who runs a record shop. During the day, players manage the record shop, but at night, George can travel to new worlds via music.
As players progress, they’ll unlock new music and tracks by interacting with customers. There are 45 songs in Mr. Records, and every track is an original composition.
N PLUS INFINITY TIMES TWO Is the Long-Awaited Sequel to a Retro Classic
N PLUS INFINITY TIMES TWO is the sequel to N++. The upcoming platformer adds new gameplay modes, like couch co-op and online multiplayer, and is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Because the N franchise began as a flash game, it’s known for its minimalist design, and that’s still on display here. The gameplay looks as fantastic as ever, and the soundtrack should be phenomenal, with music sourced from artists across Bandcamp.
Prove You’re Human Tackles the AI Crisis
Prove You’re Human is a strange and unsettling game about an AI that insists they’re actually human. The player is tasked with working on an AI product, but the AI insists that it’s human and that it actually has a body.
While Prove You’re Human‘s concept is already intriguing, what makes it even more exciting is that it comes from the creators of 1000xRESIST, one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2024. It looks to be a fascinating and timely psychological horror game.
Screenbound Masterfully Combines 2D and 3D
In Screenbound, players discover a handheld gaming device called the Qboy in their childhood home. As it turns out, using this device shifts reality, and it’s up to the player to put things back to normal.
Screenbound features 2D and 3D gameplay, with both perspectives on screen at the same time. It promises a mix of platforming and masterful puzzles and has a free demo available right now.
Shot One Fighters Is a Roguelite Street Fighter
Shot One Fighters is a 2.5D fighting game, but it’s also a roguelite, which should make for some intriguing gameplay. It tasks players with assembling the perfect fighter, leveling up, and becoming stronger as they take on new enemies.
Players will also discover powerful artifacts during their journey, which give them more ways to strengthen their abilities. Shot One Fighters doesn’t have a release date yet, but it’s available to wishlist on Steam right now.
Slap Out of It! is a Slapping Adventure
Slap Out of It! is a hilarious upcoming game that’s all about slapping. Players will discover secrets through slapping as they explore several sandboxes of adventure.
Described as an “interactive comedy sandbox,” Slap Out of It! lets players slap everything they see, with new things happening with each slap. Fans of comedy games like 2025’s Thank Goodness You’re Here won’t want to miss it.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Is a New Mario Kart Competitor
Given that Yooka-Laylee is an indie darling platformer, it makes sense to give it the Mario Kart treatment, and that’s exactly what players will get with Super Yooka-Laylee Kart. Just like other kart racers, players will pick their character to race as chaos erupts.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart will feature eight-player splitscreen and has HD-2D visuals reminiscent of games like Octopath Traveler. It’s perfect for fans of classic retro kart racers like the original Super Mario Kart on the SNES.
Tenebris Somnia Is a Spiritual Successor to Phantasmagoria
Tenebris Somnia is a retro-inspired survival horror game that mixes 2D visuals with live-action cutscenes, making it feel like a spiritual successor to the controversial ’90s game Phantasmagoria. The mix of modern cutscenes and old-school 2D visuals creates a uniquely unnerving vibe.
In Tenebris Somnia, players must fight their way through horrible creatures, seeing the world around them from two points of view. This terrifying title is slated to arrive sometime in 2026.
Threads of Time Is an Homage to Classic SNES RPGs
Threads of Time is a time-traveling RPG inspired by classic games like Chrono Trigger. Like in that title, players will assemble a team of characters from different eras, with a story spanning from the age of the dinosaurs to modern day.
The visuals in Threads of Time look gorgeous so far, with 2D character models, in a 3D world with beautifully animated cutscenes. Threads of Time doesn’t have a release date yet, but it looks like the perfect combination of retro charm and modern quality-of-life features.
Trine 6: Together in Time Focuses on Puzzles
Trine 6: Together in Time, players can enjoy the game solo or in a party with up to 4 players. Similar to other Trine titles, Trine 6 will blend puzzles and platforming, testing players as they explore.
There are five playable characters in Trine 6, with returning favorites and brand-new characters, each with a distinct playstyle. It’s a title fans of the Trine franchise won’t want to miss.
When Sirens Fall Flat Is a Dark Thriller Set in Italy
When Sirens Fall Flat is a psychological thriller that takes place in Italy in the 1990s. The story revolves around Mia, a troubled policeman who’s drawn into a string of kidnappings and murders.
It looks like When Sirens Fall Flat will cover some heavy themes, including topics like human trafficking. While the dark subject matter won’t be for everyone, When Sirens Fall Flat looks impressive so far, and the fact that it’s from the developers of Martha Is Dead is a big point in its favor.