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Cookie Clicker-Like Incremental Title Hearth and Hamlet Launches on PC
Phorust Studios' new incremental citybuilder, Hearth and Hamlet, has sold over 100,000 units on PC within its first week. The game features a charming medieval pixel art style and combines elements of casual gameplay, simulation, and strategy.
Steam Week in Review: A torrent of janky retail sims continues to flood Steam, and there's no end in sight
The Steam platform continues to see a high volume of retail simulator releases, with 14 new titles launched last week. Despite their often rudimentary appearance and similar gameplay loops, games like Boba Cafe Simulator and Mall Together have found significant audiences. Publisher PlayWay is noted for its prolific output and a strategy of announcing numerous games, potentially only developing those that gain sufficient wishlists.
Dev says selling 300,000 copies of his dwarf RPG meant "completely changing my life" and watching tax, Steam, and publisher cuts stop him from becoming a millionaire
The solo developer behind the RPG Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot has sold over 300,000 copies across Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS, significantly changing their life and career. While not a millionaire due to various cuts and taxes, the developer can now work full-time on games, highlighting a success story in the challenging indie game industry.
Cat Mail Co. Released
Maracas Studio and Gamersky Games have released the casual simulation game Cat Mail Co. on PC via Steam. The game challenges players to manage and deliver correspondence.
Light the Beacons! ‘The Gate Must Stand’ Launches on Steam Today
The dark fantasy action-strategy game The Gate Must Stand, developed by Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games, has launched on PC via Steam. The game blends Tower Defence, Survivors-like, and Roguelite elements, tasking players with defending a gate against endless waves of monsters. It features multiple heroes, skills, followers, and difficulty levels, and is available for $9.99 with a launch discount.
The Gate Must Stand, a spectacular tower defence/Survivors-like, launches on June 18th 2026
Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games announced that The Gate Must Stand, a dark fantasy action-strategy game blending tower defence and Survivors-like elements, will launch on PC via Steam on June 18th. The game challenges players to defend a fortress against endless waves of monsters, featuring hero recruitment, defense construction, and resource management.
Think Fast. Click Slow. RTS Hybrid D.O.T. Defence Marches Out of Early Access to Full 1.0 Launch on 11 June
Rattleaxe Games and Gamersky Games announced that D.O.T. Defence will launch its full 1.0 version on June 11, 2026, exiting Steam Early Access. The update introduces the Global Domination Mode, a 4X-lite conquest mode, alongside other refinements based on community feedback. The game blends RTS and Tower Defense elements with typical matches lasting 5-10 minutes.
Gecko Gods Review - Small tracks in the sand
Gecko Gods is an adventure game that attempts to capture the discovery and exploration of "pocket Zeldas" but is hampered by its small scope and rough edges. While the gecko protagonist is charming and the core puzzle mechanics are passable, players will encounter frustrating controls, particularly on ceilings and complex geometry, alongside generally low graphical fidelity and draw distances. Despite moments of whimsy and occasional discovery, the game's ambition and detail are too limited to fully impress.
Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up recent and upcoming indie game releases and showcases. New titles like Replaced, Gecko Gods, Mouse: PI for Hire, Dosa Divas, and A Storied Life: Tabitha have launched, with Hades 2 also arriving on consoles. Upcoming games mentioned include Agefield High: Rock the School, The Backworld, A Study in Blue, and Elementallis.
Orchestral Soundtracks 2026 Spring Concert Coming to San Diego May 23
The Orchestral Soundtracks 2026 Spring Concert will be held on May 23 in San Diego, featuring music from games like Final Fantasy, NieR, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The event, partnering with Scarlet Moon Records, will also showcase music from anime and Hoyoverse titles. Tickets are available via the official website.
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon Launching April 30
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon, a 2D side-scrolling title from Art Thieves and Gamersky Games, is set to release on Steam on April 30. The game combines stealth heist gameplay with shop management, allowing players to control Vyke the Goblin as he aims to become a black market tycoon. Game Producer Lindro Zhang expressed the team's dedication to polishing the game over two years of development.
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon Launches April 30 on Steam
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon is set to launch on April 30, 2026, for PC via Steam. Developed by Art Thieves and co-published by Gamersky Games, the 2D side-scroller combines stealth heist gameplay with shop management and Metroidvania progression. Players control Vyke, a goblin thief who steals loot at night and sells it during the day, utilizing various stealth tools and talent trees. The game also features shopkeeping mechanics, employee recruitment, and franchise expansion as Vyke rises to become a black market tycoon.
The mining idle clicker, Fracture Field, is coming to Steam on April 20th
Developer Type-Ten, alongside co-publishers Gamersky Games and Drillhounds, has announced that their mining idle clicker game, Fracture Field, will be released on PC via Steam on April 20, 2026. The game is described as a mining idle clicker.
The mining idle clicker, ‘Fracture Field’, is coming to Steam on April 20th
Developer Type-Ten, along with co-publishers Gamersky Games and Drillhounds, has announced that the mining idle clicker game Fracture Field will be released on PC via Steam on April 20, 2026. The game is described as a mining idle clicker.
Courtney Lin Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Professional voice actor Courtney Lin, known for her roles as Princess Peach and Baby Peach in Mario Kart World, has been announced as a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The convention will take place at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville, CA from June 20-21. Several other industry figures and performers have also been confirmed as guests.
Blue Archive’s Winter Sky’s Renaissance ~Thesis on Cultural Exchange~ Update Live
The "Winter Sky’s Renaissance ~Thesis on Cultural Exchange~" update for Blue Archive is now live, featuring new students Takane and Yakumo from Red Winter Federal Academy. The event story follows these students as they attempt to sell books in Trinity General School and concludes on April 20. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for Fracture Field, KuloNiku: Bowl Up!, Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust, Marvel Contest of Champions, Ascenders: Beyond the Peak, and Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together.
Incremental Quarry Miner Fracture Field Launching April 20
Fracture Field, an incremental quarry mining game developed by Type Ten LLC, Drillhounds, and published by Gamersky Games, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 20. The game features an active mining experience with a timed-swing mechanic and a prestige system for permanent upgrades. A demo is also available on Steam.
Mine, Upgrade & Repeat When Fracture Field Launches this Month
Developer Type-Ten and co-publishers Gamersky Games and Drillhounds announced that their mining idle clicker game, Fracture Field, will launch on PC via Steam on April 20, 2026. The game features active mining, an upgrade system, drone automation, and a prestige mechanic. A demo is available on Steam.
Nintendo Download: 5th March (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop, including Pokémon Pokopia, Blue Prince, Minishoot' Adventures, and Rotwood. The update features a diverse range of genres such as RPGs, action games, puzzles, and simulations, offering players numerous new titles to explore on the Nintendo Switch.
