Fangtopia: Everything We Know About the Cozy Hex-Tile Puzzle Game Coming to PS5, Switch 2, and PC in 2026

Fangtopia is an upcoming scare-free, cozy builder/puzzle game from developer Absolutely Games and publisher Secret Mode. Players assemble spooky hex-tile landscapes to create a monster-friendly paradise for friendly ghouls and ghosts. Official messaging describes it as cozy, relaxing, and scare-free worldbuilding .

Platforms and Release Window

Originally announced for PC, Fangtopia's launch lineup has been expanded to include PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions alongside the PC release . The launch window is "later this year" in 2026, with several outlets framing it around the Halloween period .

How the Game Works

Fangtopia's core loop revolves around hex-tile puzzling. Players pull randomly generated hex tiles and place them to build out spooky landscapes, matching tiles as part of the core puzzle-building loop . Some tiles and placements require thoughtful arrangement to make the landscape fit together effectively . The game involves objectives tied to building a friendly monster-filled world, including portals, landmarks for discovery and progression, a ghost train network, and a Sticker Book collection system for tracking discoveries such as landmarks and monsters .

Two Game Modes and Leaderboards

Fangtopia offers two distinct modes :

• Fangtopia mode — a quicker, session-based mode.
• Ghoulish mode — a longer build for creating bigger kingdoms.

Both modes connect to global leaderboards for score competition .

Console Content Parity with PC

Fangtopia's PS5 and Switch 2 versions are presented as console releases alongside the PC edition, with Secret Mode's announcement indicating the same Fangtopia experience is coming to those platforms. Gamereactor reports that console versions will contain the same content as the PC version, with each platform optimized individually . No supported source indicates that console content is being cut.

UK Government Funding

The console versions were described in Secret Mode's announcement as supported by UK Government funding . The wider UK Games Fund and related government support are designed to help UK games studios develop and bring projects toward release, including through the UK Games Fund's Content Fund . Fangtopia was specifically selected by the UK Games Fund, with Absolutely Games stating that the grant funding will accelerate development, add new features and content, and help secure and grow the team . The UK Government also announced a broader £28.5 million UK Games Fund expansion to support video game studios with promising ideas .

Closed PC Alpha Playtest — Open Through July 14

A closed PC alpha playtest is accepting sign-ups, with applications open until 14 July . Players can register through the official route linked from Secret Mode's announcement . The playtest is intended to let the community try the game early and help shape its future .

What Makes Fangtopia Unique

Fangtopia belongs to the cozy builder genre, often drawing comparisons to games like Dorfromantik . Its spooky theme—featuring vampires, werewolves, monsters, and ghost trains—is presented without jump scares or horror elements, targeting players who enjoy Halloween aesthetics but prefer relaxing, pressure-free gameplay . No time limits or fail states are present . The game is available as a digital download; pricing has not yet been announced .