Full Recap of the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct

The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct stood out as one of the most powerful closers of the Tokyo Game Show 2025, delivering two hours of reveals, world premieres, and updates that shape the immediate future of PC gaming. From nostalgic remakes to indie titles with strong identities, the event made it clear: the Japanese and global scenes are more alive than ever.

Highlights from the event

Blood: Refreshed Supply

Nightdive Studios kicked off the show with a revamped version of the classic 1997 FPS. New levels, more gore, and a well-balanced dose of nostalgia.

Earth Must Die

A point-and-click adventure with a star-studded cast: actors from Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, and Final Fantasy voice this sci-fi story with British humor and retro aesthetics.

Minos

A roguelite that flips the myth of the Minotaur: here, you design the trap. Control the labyrinth, eliminate intruders, and defend your territory with strategy.

Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth

A cozy puzzle game starring Moomintroll. Explore the snowy valley, help adorable creatures, and awaken from winter slumber.

Awaysis

Chaotic, cooperative, and physics-based. Perfect for fans of Fall Guys and games where stumbling into your friends is part of the fun.

Billie Bust Up

A rhythm-based platformer with singing bosses and a dragon axolotl. Yes, you read that right. Every battle is a musical showdown, and the visual style evokes early 2000s classics.

Outward 2 & House Flipper 2 DLC

Highly anticipated updates for two fan-favorite titles. More content, more customization, and more reasons to return.

Trends that defined the show

• Return of the classics: between remakes and collections, the '90s legacy remains strong.
• Indies with identity: titles like Minos, Billie Bust Up, and Turnbound embrace unique mechanics and memorable visual styles.
• Star-powered narratives: Earth Must Die proves that strong voice talent can elevate adventure storytelling.
• Cooperative chaos: Awaysis and other titles reinforce the trend of social games with unpredictable physics.

Full list of games presented

Beyond the highlights, the event featured over 30 games showcasing the diversity and ambition of the PC ecosystem. Here's the full list:

• Blood: Refreshed Supply
• Earth Must Die
• Minos
• Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth
• Awaysis
• Billie Bust Up
• Outward 2
• House Flipper 2 Pets DLC
• The Relic: First Guardian
• BrokenLore: Don’t Lie
• Task Time
• Absolum
• RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores
• Huntsman
• Morbid Metal
• Oku
• Reach
• Soulmask: Shifting Sands DLC
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
• Threads of Time
• Join Us
• Turnbound
• Dyping Escape
• Mind Diver
• MotionRec
• Doomspire
• Denshattack!
• Farmbotic
• Mars Tactics
• Clawpunk
• Hotel Barcelona
• Kaiju Cleanup
• Gravebound
• Tanuki: Pon’s Summer
• Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
• Demi and the Fractured Dream (Annapurna)
• People of Note (Annapurna)
• D-topia (Annapurna)

The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct didn’t just close out TGS with impact—it made it clear that 2025 will be a year of variety, creative risk, and rich content for every type of PC gamer.

Which of these titles caught your eye?