IGN has partnered with ID@Xbox for another year to bring all the exciting indie game reveals to you with their April showcase. For those wanting to watch the show live, tune in on April 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET across IGN platforms. Otherwise, check out all of the reveals below, including exclusives from Vaporworld, Mistfall Hunter, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive, and many more!
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand
There are No Ghosts at the Grand is an upcoming musical game featuring a Lovecraftian vibe, developed by Friday Sundae. In the game, players work to restore a peaceful English hotel by day, and encounter the sinister and Lovecraftian creatures by night. Meet a variety of characters and uncover a deep story with humour, a musical flair and plenty of twists and turns. It will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. It will also be available on PC.
Vaporworld
Get a fresh look at gameplay and the setting of Vapor World: Over The Mind in this latest trailer for the upcoming narrative-driven Souls-like platformer game. Vapor World: Over The Mind will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Xbox Game Pass. It is also coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 (PS5). A demo will be available in June 2026.
Mistfall Hunter
Mistfall Hunter is a dark fantasy action extraction RPG where you and up to three fellow Gyldhunters venture into the Gyldenmist. Together, you will face monstrous foes and rival teams, all while battling to return with valuable goods and powerful gear. Arriving July 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. Available at launch via Xbox Game Pass. Add it to your wishlist to prepare for the hunt.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
Take a look at gameplay and the colorful worlds you’ll explore in this new Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions trailer for the upcoming sci-fi action adventure game. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is a new game set within the Astroneer universe with a focus on discovery, cooperative expeditions, and camaraderie. Exploring deep space on the ESS Starseeker, players will need to work together with the entire crew of the space station to complete planet- wide objectives across a multitude of star systems using cutting edge technology. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 5 (PS5), and Nintendo Switch 2.
Aphelion
Get a fresh look at gameplay, the frozen landscape you’ll explore, and threats that await in Aphelion in this new trailer for the upcoming sci-fi adventure game. Hunted on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. Aphelion will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, PC, and PlayStatoin 5 (PS5) in 2026.
Lofsong
Lofsöng is an awe-inspiring exploration adventure game across deep time ages, where players traverse a haunting brutalist world guided by sound, resonance, and a mysterious origami companion. Through vocalization and environmental interaction, the player will navigate monumental landscapes, uncover hidden paths, and decode memories left behind. Blending atmospheric exploration with sound-driven mechanics, Lofsöng invites players to tune into the world itself, where every sound carries meaning.
Lofsöng will be available on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox on PC.
Albion Online
Craft. Trade. Conquer. Watch the Albion Online Xbox launch trailer for this fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion. Albion Online is available now on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox on PC.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcare from Vampire Survivors
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors is available now on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Game Pass, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), and PlayStation 5 (PS5). Watch the latest Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors trailer to see gameplay and more of what you can expect from this strategy deck-building action card battler game.
Echo Generation 2
Echo Generation 2 gets a new trailer showcasing gameplay and its sci-fi world, along with a release date announcement. Watch the Echo Generation 2 release date trailer for this upcoming sci-fi deckbuilding RPG. Gather your crew, craft powerful decks, and battle across the stars to find your way home. Deal the cards. Defy the cosmos. Embrace the adventure. Echo Generation 2 will be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud on May 27, 2026.
Tears of Metal
Check out the Tears of Metal Xbox announcement trailer for this upcoming medieval hack-and-slash co-op roguelike game. Carve through hordes of enemies to reclaim your island with the help of your formidable Scottish battalion. Tears of Metal will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Game Pass. It is also coming to PC (Steam).
Crashout Crew
Work together in online co-op with up to 4 players to fulfill orders of increasingly chaotic, physics-based boxes. Time is money, and safety is no concern… just try not to crash out! Check out the Crashout Crew release date trailer to see gameplay and more. Crashout Crew will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and PC (Steam) on May 28, 2026.
RV There Yet?
Watch chaos unfold in this trailer for RV There Yet?, an upcoming co-op adventure game about driving your Recreational Vehicle home. RV There Yet? will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Game Pass, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud in May 2026. It is also available now on PC (Steam).
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School
Take a look at puzzles, gameplay, and more from Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School in this latest trailer for the upcoming escape room puzzle adventure game. Class is (back) in session with Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School! Play in solo or co-op and explore an all-new campus, escape life-threatening puzzle rooms, and unravel a conspiracy as old as the school itself — all before the bell rings. Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School will be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Xbox on PC in 2026. It will also be available Xbox Game Pass on day one.
Totopia
Here’s your look at Totopia in this trailer for the upcoming free-to-play party game. Party with your friends and check out mini-games, gameplay, and more in this trailer. Totopia will be available on Xbox.
Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive is an action game adaptation of the webtoon, Solo Leveling. In Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive, take on the role of Jinwoo and experience his journey through the webtoon tale. Level up, take on dynamic battles, and create your own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Watch the latest Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive trailer to see what’s coming with the Jeju Island story update. Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive is out now on Xbox on PC and Steam, and coming to Xbox Series X/S in Q3 2026. It is also coming to PlayStation 5 (PS5) in 2026.
Deep Dish Dungeon
Get a deep dive into the gameplay of Deep Dish Dungeon in this latest trailer for the upcoming survival exploration game where you navigate through a puzzly hand-crafted dungeon, with metroidvania and crafting elements. Unravel the enigmas of the dungeon’s depths solo or online co-op multiplayer. Deep Dish Dungeon will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and PC (Steam) in fall 2026.
Beastro
Beastro gets a new trailer and a release date announcement. Check out the new Beastro trailer for this upcoming RPG cooking roguelite game to see gameplay and learn about your role as a chef to hungry heroes. Beastro will be available on Xbox Series X/S on May 21, 2026. It will also be available on PC. Welcome to Beastro! In this charming fusion of fantasy adventure, not all heroes wield swords… Some prefer the spoon. And, sometimes, to save the world, you’ve got to start with a really good meal.
inKONBINI
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy slice-of-life game about running a small-town convenience store, inspired by early 1990s Japan. Meet regulars, stock shelves, and watch quiet, everyday moments turn into meaningful stories. The new inKONBINI trailer showcases gameplay, including meeting customers, stocking supplies, and more. inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and PC on April 30, 2026. It is also coming to PlayStation 5 (PS5), and Nintendo Switch.
Kalanoro
Watch the Kalanoro reveal trailer for this upcoming action-adventure game. Start a band with crazy lemurs and save your island from an evil witch in Kalanoro, an ode to Madagascar’s folklore and vibrant artistic scene! Hop on an action-adventure journey to discover the colorful world of Lemuria, rescue funky lemur artists, and defeat the witch Raneny, one song at a time. Kalanoro will be available on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox on PC in summer 2026.
Speedrunners 2: King of Speed
Try to keep up and run for your life in SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, a high-octane sequel to the iconic racing platformer. Pick your Runner and compete in explosive races where up to 8 rivals sprint through 2D maps, always staying on a single screen. If you can’t keep up, you’ll be knocked into a constantly shrinking wall of fire—so use an arsenal of power-ups and your wits to outrun the competition. Chill out with friends in local couch co-op for some laid-back party game fun, or get competitive online with a variety of multiplayer modes. SpeedRunners 2 will be available on Xbox Series X|S in July 2026 and will be available on Game Pass from day one. Speedrunners 2 is also coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 (PS5).
Golf With Your Friends 2
Watch the trailer for Golf With Your Friends 2 to see courses and more from this upcoming sequel to the sports game. Tee off in Golf With Your Friends 2! Dive into 12-player chaos, wild new Chaos Mode, a revamped level editor, and more. Golf With Your Friends 2 will be available on Xbox Series X/S in fall 2026. It is also coming to PlayStation 5 (PS5), Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Screenbound
Screenbound is a dual-world action adventure where a 2D handheld game and the 3D world around it exist at the same time — and you control both. You’ve discovered the Qboy, a strange device you found in your mom’s garage. Embark on an adventure through this unknown world, switching between the realistic 3D world and a retro-styled 2D world, solving puzzles and defeating enemies while uncovering an exciting story in an unknown world. Screenbound is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam (PC), Xbox Cloud.
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Jessie Wade is Associate Director of Editorial Programming at IGN. You can find her playing cozy games on her Switch or watching the latest rom-com and drama shows, as well as getting lost in way too many fantasy romance books.
