Discover All the Exciting Announcements from the October 2025 ID@Xbox Showcase
The October 2025 ID@Xbox Showcase, hosted by Emegypt, unveiled a diverse line-up of upcoming indie titles just in time for Halloween. The event featured a 50-minute presentation showcasing both new and previously announced games that capture the spirit of independent gaming.
Major Highlights from the Showcase
- Mouse: P.I. For Hire: This black and white first-person shooter stole the show with a detailed exploration of its development. Inspiration came from 1930s cartoons and 1920s Rubber Hose animation, leading to a unique visual style. Players will journey through Mouseburg, featuring ten biomes and diverse enemy encounters. The game is set to release on March 19, 2026.
- Invincible VS Halloween Special: This segment introduced Robot and Monster Girl, characters featured in the upcoming 2026 fighting spin-off.
- Vampire Survivors Update: The v1.14 Update includes a crossover with Balatro and new features such as online co-op and additional environments.
- Planet of Lana 2: An extended gameplay segment highlighted a rich underwater world, promising double the content of its predecessor.
- Task Time: A party game aimed at providing chaotic fun, where up to seven players can join in various challenges.
Additional Game Announcements
- TCG Card Shop Simulator: Players will manage a card shop and engage in competitive gameplay, launching in 2026.
- Over the Hill: An adventure driving game featuring classic vehicles from the 1960s to the 1980s.
- Egging On: Play as an egg, navigating through various challenges while avoiding hazards.
- Raw Fury Titles: Featured games included Monsters Are Coming: Rock & Road, Routine, and Dome Keeper.
- Puppergeist: A heartfelt adventure where players help dogs in the afterlife, emphasizing themes of kindness and loss.
Exploration and Survival Themes
Several titles emphasized exploration and survival. Darkwood 2, set in the Aral Sea post-catastrophe, challenges players to gather resources under dire conditions. Agni: Village of Calamity immerses players in a horror environment based on Indonesian folklore.
These exciting developments from the October 2025 ID@Xbox Showcase demonstrate the innovative creativity of indie developers and set the stage for gaming fans to look forward to in the coming months and years.
