Upcoming Xbox Series X|S indie games in 2026

Embark on a haunting journey into the cold in this narrative adventure - either alone or with a friend. IKUMA tells the story of Sam, a teenage boy who finds himself stranded in the Arctic with his dog. He must face not only its harsh environment, but also something lurking deeper in the shadows.

A modern JRPG-inspired game with a unique battle system, rich story, fantastic visuals and music by Motoi Sakuraba.

Thrust into a universe of relentless war, become the embodiment of bullet hell in Warhammer Survivors, a fast-paced roguelite survivors game. Play as characters from the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar universes, collect and evolve iconic weapons and destroy endless swarms of enemies.

Hollow Home is an isometric narrative RPG about the russian invasion of Ukraine, told from the perspective of a teenager trapped inside an occupied city. Learn survival skills, build relationships and face tough choices as each passing day brings new tragedies and destruction to your childhood home.

Heroes and villains from 13+ Indie JRPGs collide, in this story rich Crossover Event! Chained Echoes, Jack Move, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Beloved Rapture, Quartet, and more unite for a totally FREE adventure!

Neebota: 99 Fails is a surreal 3D adventure with demanding 2D precision-platforming challenges. Explore Zeebo's recurring nightmare, master his changing forms, and uncover his story, with music by David Wise.

Stunt Paradise 2 - more speed, more explosions, more madness! Jump over ramps, dodge lasers, buzzsaws, and rockets while performing insane stunts. With new traps, improved graphics, and pure arcade chaos - get ready for the ultimate stunt challenge!

From building makeshift traps, to defending her new friends from danger and taking back precious time. Overhours is a single-player action tower defense game set in a dystopian media agency that steals time. One employee, together with an unexpected ghostly partner, is trying to retrieve it all.

Cat Pipes: More Meow is a cozy, hand-drawn puzzle game about guiding warmth to sleepy cats. Rotate the pipes to connect the flow from the main source to every cat in the room, then watch each one light up and purr. With 51 handcrafted levels that ease you in and slowly grow into satisfying brain-teasers, portals that bend the path across the board, and a warm lo-fi atmosphere, it's the perfect little game to unwind with.

Get ready for a space adventure full of strategy in Kitties on Planets! Control two astronaut cats with different abilities and use their unique skills to place every supply box on its respective objective. Switch between the characters, combine their abilities, and discover the perfect solution for each puzzle! The white cat can push supply boxes, causing them to keep moving until they collide with an obstacle. The black cat cannot push boxes, but can move the magnets scattered throughout the environment. These magnets attract boxes and the inactive character when they… Show more

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the jungle skies in Sora - Oasis Treasures. Play as a vibrant parrot and soar across tropical islands, dense canopies, waterfalls, and ancient ruins. Your goal is simple yet meaningful: stay close to your flock as you all travel across the wild, untouched archipelago. Each of the handcrafted levels features 40–60 sky markers guiding your path as your flock leads the way. Fly through wind boosts to gain speed, discover hidden shortcuts, and enjoy the feeling of freedom as you glide above treetops and turquoise waters. The world is… Show more

Tanks Sweet Tanks is a sugar sweet yet intense, fast-paced tank shooter game. It is fun, easy to learn, and addicting. Play alone, together with friends or against your friends.

Taxi passengers across a cyberpunk cityscape with speed and precision! Soar through neon-lit skies delivering passengers to their destinations as you pilot a taxi ship with speed and precision! Skygrid Courier is a physics-based action puzzler that requires you to manage the momentum of your craft to avoid obstacles and safely reach targets around single-screen cityscapes. Pick up passengers one at a time and fly to the landing pad of their color-coded destinations including clinics, clubs, hotels and labs. Plan your route with quick-thinking strategy so you don’t run out… Show more