Indie roundup spotlights co-op horror, space survival and voxel RPG
Three PC indie titles appear in Game*Spark's weekly roundup, including a co-op horror game set to launch on Steam in October 2026.
Game*Spark's weekly indie roundup has highlighted three PC titles in development for Steam: a cooperative horror game, a first-person survival adventure and a sandbox survival RPG. The roundup, published by the Japanese outlet, groups the three projects as part of its regular look at upcoming independent releases.
The co-op horror title, whose Japanese name refers to a school-night bravery test, supports up to 8 players online and is set in a Showa-era junior high school frozen in time after an accident, according to the roundup. Players take the role of streamers exploring the dark building and filming ghosts to raise their viewer counts and channel subscribers. One traitor, possessed by a ghost, can pass through walls and set traps to disrupt the stream. It is planned for PC via Steam in October 2026 with Japanese support at an undecided price.
Space station and voxel world
Laica is a first-person survival horror adventure set in the space facility HOME, where the player lives alongside a girl named Laica. Its ending changes based on the player's choices, and it is planned for PC via Steam in 2027.
Direland is a sandbox survival RPG that combines voxel building with crafting, farming and character creation. Giant monsters in the game can alter the terrain, according to the roundup. No release date has been announced for Direland, which is planned for PC via Steam.
Quick answers
When does the co-op horror game launch on Steam?
It is planned for PC via Steam in October 2026, with Japanese support and a price that has not yet been decided.
What platforms are Laica and Direland coming to?
Both are planned for PC via Steam. Laica is slated for 2027, while Direland has no announced release date.