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Here's the top Steam Deck games for April 2026
The top games on Steam Deck for April 2026 include Slay the Spire 2 and Vampire Crawlers, alongside other popular titles like Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3. Several newly released games also made the list, such as RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike and PRAGMATA. The article also notes that the Steam Deck continues to be frequently out of stock.
GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50
This week's Patch Notes covers several key industry developments, including GameMaker's integration of AI coding assistance, Sony's clarification on PlayStation DRM updates, and the use of video games for inmate rehabilitation at Rikers. The article also touches on Ustwo CEO Maria Sayans' comments regarding job security, the closure of Spiders studio, and changes to GitHub Copilot's billing model.
PEAK developers support Make-A-Wish with a charity bundle through Digiphile
Digiphile is offering a charity game bundle featuring eight titles, including PEAK, Another Crab's Treasure, and Content Warning, for $12. The bundle supports the Make-A-Wish charity and is available for a limited time. PEAK is highlighted as a co-op climbing game, while Content Warning is noted for its co-op horror gameplay.
Landfall and Aggro Crab Games Bundle Drops With $3 Starting Price | HappyGamer
Landfall Games and Aggro Crab have launched a new bundle showcasing their titles, with pricing starting at $3. The bundle offers eight games across various tiers, including popular titles like Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, Stick Fight: The Game, Going Under, and Another Crab's Treasure. This collaboration aims to provide value to players and expose smaller indie titles to a wider audience.
Landfall and Aggro Crab team up for Make-a-Wish game bundle
Landfall and Aggro Crab have partnered with Digiphile to release a game bundle to raise funds for Make-A-Wish in honor of World Wish Day. The $12 bundle includes eight games, with an optional $5 charity tier for soundtracks and exclusive artwork. The initiative has already raised over $2,300 for the charity and will be available until May 12.
FlipaBeatClub (FABC) Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guests of Honor
FlipaBeatClub has been announced as the Guests of Honor for Fire & Ice RGX 2026, a gaming convention taking place in Roseville, CA. The event will feature beatmaking workshops, musical performances, and appearances from various voice actors, musicians, and content creators. Several other guests and announcements, including a Pokémon GO event and new game releases, are also mentioned.
Digiphile Launches “Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase” Bundle Featuring PEAK
Digiphile has launched the "Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase" bundle, featuring eight games including PEAK, Content Warning, Another Crab's Treasure, HASTE, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The bundle is available for two weeks and also includes artwork by Gina Chacón. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for other games like River City Saga: Journey to the West and ULTRAKILL.
Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase Bundles PEAK, Content Warning, and More for Charity
Digiphile has launched a limited-time game bundle featuring titles from Landfall Games and Aggro Crab, including PEAK, Another Crab’s Treasure, and Content Warning. The bundle, priced at $12, is available from April 28 to May 12, 2026, with all proceeds supporting Make-A-Wish for World Wish Day. An optional $5 charity tier includes soundtracks and artwork.
PEAK Team Supports Make-A-Wish With A Limited-Time Game Collection
Landfall Games and Aggro Crab are partnering with Digiphile to release a limited-time game collection featuring PEAK and seven other indie titles to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The collection, available from April 28 to May 12, includes games like Content Warning and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, with a portion of sales going directly to charity.
Digiphile Launches The “Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase” - A limited-time game collection from the teams behind PEAK to support Make-A-Wish.
Digiphile, in partnership with Landfall Games and Aggro Crab, has launched the 'Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase,' a limited-time game collection available for $12. The collection features eight indie titles, including PEAK, Another Crab's Treasure, Haste, and Content Warning, with a portion of sales and all additional donations benefiting Make-A-Wish for World Wish Day.
AGGRO CRAB’S FORKLIFT CO-OP MAYHEM GAME, CRASHOUT CREW, RELEASES MAY 28
Developer Aggro Crab announced that its upcoming cooperative forklift game, Crashout Crew, will launch on May 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows as part of Game Pass. The game features physics-based deliveries, chaotic co-op gameplay for up to four players, and various contracts with increasing difficulty and safety hazards.
"You need a crystal ball really to predict any of this stuff" - an indie game health check with Hotline Miami and Enter the Gungeon's Devolver Digital
Devolver Digital executives Bridie Roman and Robbie Pattison discuss the unpredictable nature of the indie game market, emphasizing the importance of sticking to a core philosophy rather than chasing trends. They acknowledge the challenges of discoverability and profitability but highlight the enduring appeal of unique, passion-driven projects. The conversation took place at the London Games Festival's New Game Plus event, where various indie developers gathered.
Last year's best climbing game was also a horror game, and it gets a big anniversary update today
The early access horror-climbing game White Knuckle by Dark Machine Games is receiving a significant anniversary update today, one year after its initial release. The update introduces customizable runs with trinkets and bindings, a revamped metaprogression system, a new map, and a competitive mode.
Wired Productions Delivers Triple Hit with Surprise Launch, New Trailer and 1.0 Reveal
Wired Productions announced three major updates: Task Time has launched into Early Access on PC and is free for 48 hours, When Sirens Fall Silent revealed a new trailer for its second act, and Hotel Architect will receive its full 1.0 release on May 14th with new features and locations.
FROM EX FALL GUYS & GANG BEASTS DEVS… TASK TIME OUT NOW
Wired Productions and ReadGraves have surprise-launched Task Time, a party game inspired by shows like Takeshi's Castle. Available now on PC via Steam, the game is free to play for the first 48 hours, featuring up to eight players in chaotic, physics-based challenges. Developed by some of the minds behind Fall Guys and Gang Beasts, Task Time will cost $4.95 after the promotional period.
Devs aren't "lazy" and game updates aren't guaranteed | Opinion
This opinion piece discusses the growing expectation that all games should receive continuous updates, a trend fueled by live service models. Developers like Landfall Games, creators of Peak, are pushing back against the notion that they are 'lazy' when they choose to move on to new projects after a game's initial support period. The article argues that the shift to digital distribution and the success of redemption stories like No Man's Sky and Cyberpunk 2077 have altered consumer expectations, leading to friction between players and developers.
Peak co-dev says games like its iconic friendslop hit "wouldn't exist" if the studio tried to turn everything it makes "into the next Fortnite" with endless content updates
Landfall Games, co-developer of the hit indie game Peak, clarifies that they are not a live service studio and do not intend to provide endless content updates for their games. The developers emphasize that their focus is on creating limited experiences that are updated for a period before moving on to new projects, stating that this approach allows for games like Peak to exist in their current form.
The devs behind Peak and Content Warning made a publisher to support their games and other indie developers: 'We…
Developer Landfall has launched a new publishing arm called Evil Landfall to support its own games and other indie developers. Initially established three years ago, Evil Landfall will offer project-based investments, money, and advice to indie studios, though it may also publish games in the future. This move follows a trend of successful indie studios creating their own publishing labels to navigate the current market.
Peak co-developer Landfall might finance your next indie game
Landfall, the developer behind games like Content Warning and Peak, has launched a new publishing offshoot called Evil Landfall to finance external indie projects. Led by CEO Kirsten-Lee Naidoo, the label aims to provide project-based investment and advice, potentially investing up to $1 million in a few games per year. Evil Landfall has already quietly invested in titles such as REPO, How To Fish, and Voidigo.
Evil Landfall is the latest publishing label from an indie developer
Landfall has launched a new publishing label called Evil Landfall, headed by former head of publishing Kirsten-Lee Naidoo. This new entity will provide funding and publishing services for external indie developers, in addition to Landfall's own titles. Evil Landfall aims to support games with shorter development cycles and a focus on cooperative, physics-based gameplay, drawing inspiration from Landfall's successful titles like Peak and Content Warning.
