Luto is a psychological horror game about a traumatized hikikomori, available for free on the Epic Games Store until July 24, 2026, and rated 'Very Positive' on Steam.
Luto is a psychological horror game centered on a hikikomori who has not left the house since a loved one died. The player must escape a home where fears manifest as anomalous changes. The game carries themes of anxiety, depression, and suicide, as warned by the developer.
The game has drawn strong player reception. On Steam, it holds a 'Very Positive' rating from over 1,300 reviews, with roughly 85% positive. It was also featured in Game Spark's weekly ranking for July 17-23, 2026, which highlighted a Japanese translation update for the game.
In July 2026, the Epic Games Store gave Luto away for free for a limited time, from July 17 to July 23, alongside Echo Generation: Midnight Edition. The free distribution made the well-reviewed exploration of isolation and psychological distress widely accessible.
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Game Spark reports on the Nintendo Switch version of the mobile racing sim Assoluto Racing, which has exceeded 35 million downloads and enters its 10th year in 2026. The port supports cross-save and cross-play. It includes over 150 licensed vehicles from more than 20 brands including Porsche, Toyota, BMW, and Nissan, plus over 30 circuits.
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The psychological horror game Luto is being distributed for free on the Epic Games Store until July 24. Players control a traumatized hikikomori who has been unable to leave the house since a loved one died, and must escape a home where fears manifest as anomalous changes. The game has a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with over 1,300 reviews, roughly 85% of which are positive. The developer warns the game contains themes of anxiety, depression, and suicide.
Epic Games Store is offering the psycho-horror adventure Luto and the turn-based RPG Echo Generation: Midnight Edition for free from July 17 to July 23. Separately, the open-world survival game KeepUp Survival is free until July 20. All three support Japanese. The Midnight Edition includes visual upgrades and quality-of-life improvements.
INFINITY VECTOR LLC will release the racing sim Assoluto Racing for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on July 16. The game carries official licenses for over 20 car brands including Porsche, Toyota, BMW, and Nissan, and over 30 circuits such as Fuji Speedway, Tsukuba Circuit, and the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Originally a free-to-play mobile title, the Switch version supports cross-save and cross-play. The standard price is 2,250 yen, with a launch discount of 1,800 yen for 30 days.