“Mouthwashing” console version launches October 29! Roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG about tuning into others’ minds and a keyboard-eating horror game

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The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards
The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards
  • The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards
  • The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards
  • The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards
  • The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards
  • The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards
  • The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards
  • The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards
  • The console version of *Mouthwashing* launches on October 29! A roundup of CRITICAL REFLEX announcements, including an ARPG where you tune into others’ minds and a horror game where you eat keyboards

On October 21, 2026, CRITICAL REFLEX announced during the second episode of its streaming show, “CRITICAL REFLEX TIME,” and at the ID@Xbox Showcase that the console version of the horror adventure game *Mouthwashing* would be released on October 29, among other updates.

In this article, we’ll summarize the information revealed during those broadcasts.



The space horror game with over 800,000 copies sold is coming to consoles on October 29. ID@Xbox Showcase News

“Mouthwashing” is a horror adventure game set in space that depicts human madness. With cumulative sales exceeding 800,000 copies, it has garnered high acclaim and won numerous awards.



In February 2025, it was announced that PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions of this title would be released to coincide with sales surpassing 500,000 copies. Now, along with the news that it will launch on October 29, 2026, the release of an Xbox Series X|S version has also been revealed, and it will be available on Game Pass.



The Xbox version of *Arctic Eggs* is available today. *No, I’m Not a Human* is also coming to consoles in spring 2027

At the ID@Xbox Showcase, console releases for two additional titles were announced. “Arctic Eggs,” a surreal physics simulator where you fry eggs in a pan, made a surprise debut today, October 21, on Xbox Series X|S. PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions are also scheduled for release soon.

The thriller *No, I’m not a Human*, in which players screen visitors—which sold over 500,000 copies within a month of its Steam release—will arrive on Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch in Spring 2027. The Xbox version will be available on Game Pass.

New titles “amFM” and “KEYKRUNCHER” were unveiled for the first time. New Game Announcements from the 2nd “CRITICAL REFLEX TIME”

At the second “CRITICAL REFLEX TIME” event, two new titles were unveiled for the first time.

*amFM* is a surreal action RPG in which you use the brain-interface device “amFM” to tune into the minds of others and uncover the truth behind the psychedelic downpour that brought civilization to its knees. You’ll assemble complex devices while switching dimensions at will, defeating enemies in creative ways.

It’s also important to upgrade your machinery to withstand the protests of test subjects who refuse to participate in the experiments.

*KEYKRUNCHER* is a surreal psychological horror game in which the protagonist eats a keyboard as part of a specialized treatment. Trapped in an evaluation room, the player must eat keys to complete increasingly difficult objectives while also taking risks to acquire new tools. Meanwhile, it seems something is lurking in the hallway.

Both titles are scheduled for release on PC and Xbox Series X|S, and players can add them to their Steam wishlists.


“Buckshot Roulette” is also coming to PS5, PS4, and Switch. Information on the second “CRITICAL REFLEX TIME” port and more

*Buckshot Roulette*, which has reached cumulative sales of 10 million copies, is set to launch on PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch soon, in addition to the PC (Steam/Microsoft Store) and XBOX versions currently available.

In addition, the following announcements were made during the showcase:

  • *Cucina Stellata*: A culinary horror game centered on
    Italian cuisine that lets you savor the experience in a single playthrough. Available for free on Steam starting today, October 21.

  • *Being and Becoming*: A Metroidvania characterized by its
    unique atmosphere and pixel art. Scheduled for release in 2027 on PC (Steam/Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch; a demo is currently available on Steam.

  • "TANUKI: Pon’s Summer"—
    a tanuki’s BMX adventure.A new trailer reveals collaboration hats inspired by *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, *Shovel Knight*, *PEAK*, and more. Scheduled for release soon on PC (Steam/Microsoft Store), XBOX Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch; also compatible with Game Pass

Demos are also being released one after another.

To coincide with this announcement, the following demos are now available on Steam:

  • *Pipes.exe*: A
    co-op horror game. The new demo features Twitch integration, allowing viewers to add words to the in-game banned-word filter. The full game is scheduled for release on PC (Steam/Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S.

  • *Drowned Lake*: A survival horror game in which an
    amateur documentary filmmaker investigates the truth behind an amateur documentary filmmaker’s disappearance, using discovered footage as clues. The full game is scheduled for release on PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X|S

  • "Tiny Chills - Not From Ear"
    : A game that delves into the terrifying secrets lurking in a small town through a bizarre experience combining ear cleaning and ASMR. This is the first demo version.

Ahead of the showcase, the following demo versions were also released:

  • “Grobnopolis | Last Days”: Experience two chapters of the suffocating daily life of an apartment complex
    manager.

  • “Inkblood”:
    A demo for the Steam Next Fest, this occult mystery game lets you investigate three gruesome incidents. Scheduled for release in 2027, it will also be available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.

  • “Militsioner”: A surreal immersive sim where you evade the watchful eye of a
    giant police officer and attempt to escape the city



Additionally, the roguelite cooking game “SATED” is currently accepting registrations for an upcoming playtest on Steam. The first demo is scheduled for release soon, and the full game is planned to be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Store).

*Altered Alma*, a fusion of pixel-art dating sim and Metroidvania, is set to launch soon on various consoles, including the Nintendo Switch.

By Game*Spark