Engadget roundup highlights indie releases including NBA The Run and Solarpunk
A recent industry summary from Engadget outlines fresh releases and notable announcements in the independent gaming sector, covering sports, crafting, and horror genres.
Engadget published a comprehensive roundup of independent video games on 13 June 2026, detailing new releases and upcoming titles amidst a lull between major industry events. The report highlights several recent launches, including NBA The Run, a 3v3 streetball title featuring licensed NBA players; Solarpunk, a crafting game centred on renewable energy; Crushed in Time, a point-and-click adventure; and the 1.0 release of the co-op roguelite 33 Immortals on Steam.
The article also covers upcoming titles such as the horror game Don't Fret, the co-op tank game Carcass Clad, and the narrative exploration game Virtue and a Sledgehammer. Additionally, the report notes the announcement of Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia, charity bundles from publishers Inkle and Necrosoft Games, and ongoing Steam sales events including Football Fiesta 2026 and Steam Bullet Fest.
NBA The Run, developed by Play by Play Studios, is positioned as a spiritual successor to NBA The Street, offering arcade-style action rather than simulation. The game features more than 30 real NBA players and is available on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S for $30. Meanwhile, Solarpunk by Cyberwave offers a relaxing crafting experience on floating islands, focusing on sustainability and renewable energy automation.
Crushed in Time, a spin-off from There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, allows players to control Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in a point-and-click adventure. The game, developed by Draw Me A Pixel, is available on Steam with a discount until 24 June. 33 Immortals, now at version 1.0, brings 33 players together in a co-op action roguelite with new worlds and content.
Upcoming releases include Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia, set for September, and Don't Fret, a music-themed horror game where players control a sentient guitar. Carcass Clad, from the team behind Mouthwashing, is a co-op tank game set in a war-ravaged city, while Virtue and a Sledgehammer offers narrative exploration with a focus on destroying remnants of a childhood hometown.
Charity initiatives are also featured, with Inkle offering a Humble Bundle for Breakthrough T1D and Necrosoft Games preparing an Itch bundle for laid-off industry workers. Steam sales events continue with Football Fiesta 2026 running until 25 June and Steam Bullet Fest ending on Monday, highlighting bullet hell and survival titles.
