PAX West 2026— The Boss Rush Network team added something new this PAX, and that was our brand media kits. It was a way to show support for physical games as well as provide a one-stop-shop for all information about our company and what we stand for. Furthermore, we wanted to extend our reach further to let game developers, publishers, and other creators know how we can support them. One the final day, we also handed out a limited number of Game-of-Show awards as recognition to stand out titles on the Expo show floor. Here are our stars of PAX West 2026!

Blocks for Babies

• Developer: BunkSoft Interactive
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: FPS, Boomer shooter, roguelike, falling blocks
• Release Date: TBD
• Demo availability: YES
• Summary: “Classic block-stacking, now with a shotgun. Jump between first-person carnage and 2D puzzle action to clear away blocks in this unique hybrid roguelike. Every kill shapes the game board, so pick up a gun and start making precious childhood memories.” – BunkSoft Interactive via Steam

DeadRoot

• Developer: Finish Line Games
• Platform(s): PC (Steam), Xbox Series
• Genre(s) and key words: Adventure, RPG, 3D, Metroidvania
• Release Date: TBD
• Demo availability: No
• Summary: “DeadRoot is a barbaric medieval action-adventure set in a bug-sized world of underground dungeons and towering ruins. Splatter bug guts and slay colossal bosses as Kitt, a lone snail warrior, who must draw his sword against overwhelming odds.” -Finish Line Games via Steam

Dreampainters

• Developer: Stability Games
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: Puzzle, platformer, physics-based, first-person, action adventure
• Release Date: TBD
• Demo availability: Yes (play testing)
• Summary: “Put your creativity to the test in this first-person puzzle game! Discover the surreal world of an artist’s dreams and use a paintbrush to unfold its mysteries with striking colors. Or grab a friend to paint your dreams together in two-player co-op mode!” -Stability Games via Steam

Dungeon Lurker

• Developer: 13AM Games
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: Action, dungeon crawler, dark fantasy, pixel graphics
• Release Date: TBD
• Demo availability: YES
• Summary: “Fight your way into the depths of a cursed dungeon in Dungeon Lurker, a retro action roguelike with a dark twist. Uncover a sinister secret connected to your past as you plunge into a world of dark horror and brutal combat.” – 13AM Games via Steam

Guardians Mental Health

• Summary: While not a video game, we have a lot of praise for Guardians Mental Health.
• Who they are: “Guardians Mental Health is a 501c3 nonprofit mental health organization that is focused on spreading mental health awareness and meaningful resources throughout the gaming space. We provide first step support with gathering resources, peer support and where to find a mental health professional near you. We are not a replacement for dedicated professional help.” –Guardians Mental Health
• Additional coverage:

Lucha Loka

• Developer: Game Over Productions, Inc.
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: Multiplayer, beat ’em up, side scroller
• Release Date: TBD
• Demo availability: NO –Early access will be launching soon!
• Summary: “Go “LOKO” in this Lucha Libre vs Narco smash up! Team up with your pals and take your country back from the grips of greed and corruption plaguing your nation in this epic hand drawn 2D beat-em-up arcade thrill ride brought to you by Game Over Productions Inc! It’s Fiesta Time Amigos!” -Game Over Productions, Inc. via Steam

Piroker

• Developer: HABBY.FUN
• Platform(s): PC (Steam, Epic)
• Genre(s) and key words: Deck builder, auto battler, turn-based
• Release Date: TBD
• Demo availability: YES via play testing
• Summary: “Poker turned into pirate mayhem. Build powerful relics, discover unique builds, and adapt your tactics to dominate the Seven Seas.” -HABBY.FUN via Steam

Portentum

• Developer: Snowfall Games
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: Deck builder, auto-battler, PvP
• Release Date: Q4 2026
• Demo availability: NO
• Summary: “The cryptid deck-building auto battler. Hunt for broken combos using cryptids from around the world like Bigfoot, Jimothy, Nessie, and the Chupacabra. If somebody’s uncle saw it in the woods in 1973, there’s a good chance it’s a card in Portentum.” -Snowfall Games via Steam

Rays of Hope

• Developer: Wakeup Super Studios
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: Side-scroller, action, beat ’em up, co-op
• Release Date: 2027
• Demo availability: NO
• Summary: “Step into the imagination of a child and play as their favorite superhero cowboy action figure brought to life as the world around you transforms into the adventures they always imagined.” -Wakeup Super Studios via Steam
• Additional coverage:

Spirit of Midnight

• Developer: Good Badger
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: Adventure, puzzle, adorable, cat, point-and-click
• Release Date: 3/9/2027
• Demo availability: YES
• Summary: “Play as a house cat who gains the ability to leave home and embark on a supernatural adventure after encountering a strange spirit. Befriend a badger and meet other adorable creatures along the way, all in an effort to restore balance to the forest and uncover the truth behind its mysteries.” -Good Badger via Steam
• Additional Coverage: Read Stephanie’s coverage HERE.

The Box is Alive

• Developer: Ludocratic Games
• Platform(s): Steam (PC)
• Genre(s) and key words: Physics, platformer
• Release Date: 7/25/2026 (Early Access)
• Demo availability: YES via Early Access
• Summary: “Roll, tumble, and launch your way to delivery in this wacky physics-based 3D platformer! Master chaotic controls, unpack new abilities, and pick up fellow packages as you ship it to your final destination.” -Ludocratic Games via Steam
• Additional Coverage:

Unbroken: The Awakening

• Developer: MGP Studios
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: Action, RPG, horror, first-person
• Release Date: 2/20/2025 (Early Access)
• Demo availability: YES via Early Access
• Summary: “Brave the hostile lands in search of your goal. Forge your own path and discover the many secrets of the realm and the looming Township of Westfall. Unlock new abilities, perks and weapons. Soak in the atmosphere and head forth against all odds.” -MGP Studios via Steam

Voidwood

• Developer: Santa Barbara Games
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: Co-op, survival horror, roguelite
• Release Date: 2027
• Demo availability: NO
• Summary: “Voidwood is a 1 to 4 player co-op survival horror game, where your voice can save your friends or give them all away. By day, you scavenge an inviting, cursed forest. By night, you survive the hunt. Push your luck, go deeper, and speak carefully. The forest is listening.” -Santa Barbara Games via Steam
• Additional coverage: Interview with CTO, Derek Brinkman and Founder, Shawn Seibert

Wrestle Story

• Developer: Tic Toc Games
• Platform(s): PC (Steam)
• Genre(s) and key words: 3D, RPG, exploration
• Release Date: TBD
• Demo availability: NO
• Summary: “LIVE YOUR PRO WRESTLING STORY in this hard-hitting, smack talkin’, RPG adventure! Create your wrestler, build your tag-team, and slam your way through an expansive 3D world where WRESTLING IS EVERYTHING!” -Tic Toc Games via Steam

Thank you to ALL the artists, game developers, publishers, and content creators out there at PAX West 2026. We wish everyone a great rest of the year. See you at PAX East 2027!

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