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Roblox plan to grow their absurd gaming empire even further by letting devs release games as "standalone apps", potentially via Steam, Epic, and GOG
Roblox is planning to allow developers to release their games as standalone applications across various platforms, including PC storefronts like Steam and Epic Games Store, with Roblox powering the underlying technology. This initiative, dubbed 'Roblox Everywhere,' aims to give developers more flexibility and reach. The platform is also introducing browser-based joining, offline singleplayer options, and a new wallet feature managed by Airwallex for easier revenue conversion.
Under $5 And Rated 9/10: Steam’s Newest Breakout Just Hit 268,101 Concurrent Players
The indie game How to Fish has become a breakout hit on Steam, reaching a peak of 268,101 concurrent players shortly after release. Developed by Dazed Games with support from Landfall Games, the game features a simple concept of survivors using firearms to catch fish on an island. It has garnered over 6,000 positive reviews and is currently discounted to $4.95.
In An Unaffordable World, The Future Is Friendslop
The rising cost of gaming is making affordable, social co-op titles, often termed 'friendslop,' increasingly popular. These games are typically priced under $10, mechanically simple, and designed for group play, making them accessible and appealing in an expensive market. Developers are focusing on lower hardware requirements and physics-based interactions to create memorable experiences for players on a budget.
“Friendslop” Sounds Like An Insult. What Do Developers Think?
The term "friendslop," used to describe co-op games with low mechanical complexity and high social interaction, is a subject of debate among developers. While some find it demeaning, many developers are coming to accept or even embrace the label, recognizing its utility in describing a popular game style, despite potential negative connotations.
Nintendo Download – August 20, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of August 20, 2026, featuring a variety of new titles for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. Notable releases include 'The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition' and 'Wobbly Life' for Switch 2, alongside numerous indie titles for the current generation Switch.
Meccha Chameleon ranks second behind Fortnite in PC revenue for June | Newzoo charts
Meccha Chameleon achieved significant success in June, ranking as the second-highest revenue-generating PC title behind Fortnite according to Newzoo. The indie hit, developed by Lemorion_1224 and Hagneiro, has sold over 15 million copies since its June 10 launch. Newzoo's report also highlighted the sustained commercial momentum of live-service titles and the impact of subscription services on game lifecycles.
This Horror Game Is Getting Mixed Reviews, But Its Best Parts Are Amazing
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a four-player co-op horror game inspired by Lethal Company, offers a unique "tripping balls" mechanic where players must discern reality from illusion. Despite lacking polish and receiving mixed Steam reviews due to clunky combat and distracting first-person view elements, its core concept is praised for its originality and immersive, paranoia-inducing gameplay. The game is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5, with a limited-time introductory discount on PC.
Rising Costs Have Forced These Gamers To Make Tough Decisions
Rising costs for consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, alongside the shift to digital-only games and increased development expenses, are making video games a luxury item. Gamers are facing tough decisions about upgrading hardware or even affording new releases, with some professionals finding it harder to justify the costs for their work.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Review – Welcome to the Jungle
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is an extraction-style game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, developed by ACE Team. While it features interesting ideas like a sanity system and co-op gameplay, the review notes issues with its slow combat, repetitive mechanics, and performance on PC. The game is compared to Lethal Company in its core loop of gathering loot and escaping, but lacks the persistent progression and player threat found in typical extraction shooters.
Huntin' Buddies launches July 24th
Huntin’ Buddies Wildlife Management announced that their 4-player co-op extraction game, Huntin' Buddies, will launch on Steam on July 24th, 2026. Players will hunt animals in a forbidden national park, facing increasingly strange wildlife and the risk of being hunted themselves.
Phasmophobia-Like Co-Op Horror Survival Fearwoods Drops a New Trailer on Steam
Developer Fearwoods has released a new trailer and development roadmap for their upcoming co-op horror survival game, Fearwoods, which is heavily inspired by titles like Phasmophobia and Lethal Company. The roadmap outlines the game's progression from demo to early access and its eventual full release, detailing planned features such as new maps, dynamic events, and narrative content. Fearwoods is set to launch on PC in the coming months and supports 1-3 players.
I love being a cultist in Feed the Pit, and not just because I get to throw scummy stock-brokers into a toothy vortex
Feed the Pit offers a cathartic extraction experience where players hunt wealthy individuals to sacrifice to a monstrous entity, blending this core loop with a creepy narrative. The game features a found family of cultists and a unique card-based investigation system to locate targets within its first act, which spans three to four hours and will be followed by free updates.
The latest indie mega-sensation is Meccha Chameleon, an artsy hide-and-seek game, which has sold an astronomical amount in only two weeks
The indie hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon has achieved over 7 million copies sold in less than two weeks since its release. The game, developed by solo developer Lemelion, features players disguising themselves with paint tools and has gained popularity through word-of-mouth and influencers. A Japan-themed map is set to be added soon, and the game's low price point of £5.29 is highlighted as a contrast to rising triple-A game costs.
Digital Third Spaces: How Games Replaced the Café
As traditional 'Third Spaces' decline due to economic pressures, video games like WEBFISHING and Flock Around are emerging as digital alternatives for social connection. While platforms like Roblox and Fortnite offer vast online communities, they often come with issues of hyper-monetization and exploitation. Newer, low-stakes social games aim to provide accessible, inclusive gathering places, though concerns remain about the gamification of social interaction and online moderation challenges.
GAME ANNOUNCEMENT: HAUNT YOUR FRIENDS IN VIRAL HORROR COMEDY CO-OP TITLE, 'HAUNTED HEIST'
Indie studio autotroph games announced Haunted Heist, a co-op horror party game coming to Steam later this year. Players can choose to be either a Heister collecting gems or a Trickster sabotaging the heist in procedurally generated mansions. The game supports 3-10 players and features asymmetrical PvP gameplay with unique abilities for each role.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest week
Summer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
Peak boss doesn't mind us calling it friendslop: 'Why not make a game where the point is to hang out with your…
Aggro Crab studio head Nick Kaman discusses the term 'friendslop,' a label for inexpensive co-op games focused on social interaction. Kaman embraces the term, seeing it as a useful descriptor for a genre that gained prominence following COVID-19, with games like Peak, Among Us, and Lethal Company facilitating social connections through gameplay.
R.E.P.O devs confirm cosmetics release date, alongside how it works
The developers of R.E.P.O have announced that the game's cosmetics update will be released on May 7th. This update will introduce a system for earning cosmetic items through lootboxes found within levels, which can then be exchanged for rewards in the store. All cosmetics are earned in-game with no microtransactions.
"Co-op makes everything significantly more difficult" - How Subnautica 2's addition of multiplayer required ground-up rethinking of the survival classic
Unknown Worlds Entertainment's Anthony Gallegos and Scott MacDonald discuss the challenges and design decisions behind implementing four-player co-op in Subnautica 2. They explain how the addition of multiplayer required a ground-up rethinking of core mechanics to maintain the survival classic's spirit while offering new, shared terrifying experiences and addressing player quality-of-life requests like non-shared inventories.
This week's standout PC game is an astronaut epic from Life is Strange and Vampyr creators Don't Nod, made in partnership with the European Space Agency
This week's PC game releases include the sci-fi astronaut epic Aphelion from Don't Nod, in partnership with the European Space Agency. Other notable launches include the roguelite Deified, the sandbox s&box, the shooter Far Far West, and the strategy RPG Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Several games are launching in early access, offering players a chance to experience them before full release.
