Indie Games Roundup — Gamescom Week: Silksong, Delays & New Releases
Hollow Knight: Silksong now has a release date — September 4. Its arrival at Gamescom dominated the conversation and prompted some developers to shift their launch windows to avoid the shadow of a major sequel. Notable delays: CloverPit moved from Sept 3 to Sept 26; Faeland (Talegames) and Aeterna Lucis (Aeternum Game Studios) were pushed into 2026.
Why this matters
Silksong has been the most wishlisted title on Steam, featured in Xbox handheld reveals, and follows an indie blockbuster that sold over 15 million copies. It will likely dominate attention for weeks after release.
New releases to check
- Sword of the Sea (PS5, PC) — $30; relaxing exploration and smooth movement from Giant Squid.
- Herdling (multi-platform) — guide a herd to a mountain summit; launch discount available.
- Kill the Brickman (Steam, Xbox) — surprise drop from Poncle; $5 roguelite Breakout-style action.
- Discounty (multi-platform) — supermarket life sim with secrets; launch discount on PC.
Upcoming worth watching
Notable upcoming projects highlighted at Gamescom include Absolum (Oct 4 demo available), Death by Scrolling from Ron Gilbert, Halloween the Game (2026), Long Gone, Militsoner (Steam playtest), Servant of the Lake (Spring 2026), BPM Bitcrushed, Couch Planes, and Canvas City.
Sources & further reading
Summary based on recent Gamescom coverage and developer updates. For official store pages and announcements, search the game titles on Steam or the publishers’ pages.
Originally reported by Engadget; link removed per request.