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Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days Celebrates 1st Anniversary in Early Access
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days is celebrating its first anniversary in Early Access, marking a year of community-driven development and survival. Developer PikPok has released infographics highlighting player statistics and achievements, with a new content update scheduled for April 28, 2026. The game is available on PC, Mac, and Steam Deck.
Get another 15 games for $15 in this new Humble Bundle for April
The Humble 15 for $15 April 2026 Bundle offers 15 games for a low price, averaging $1 per title. The bundle includes games like Chip n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, which is Steam Deck Verified and has an 84% positive rating on Steam. More details and the full list of games are available on Humble Bundle.
Patch 1.7 for REANIMAL is Live Now, including improvements and features!
Tarsier Studios has released Patch 1.7 for their horror game REANIMAL, introducing several improvements and new features. The update adds Single Joy-Con support for Nintendo Switch couch co-op, ultrawide and HDR support for PC, and HDR for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. REANIMAL is now also fully verified on Steam Deck, with general fixes and a free cosmetic item, the Bugsplatter hat, included.
Two MMO Worlds: One Lives Without Players, the Other Falls Apart Without You
The MMO Simulation Bundle, featuring Erenshor and Don't Lose Aggro, is now available on Steam at a 10% discount. Erenshor, a "massively single-player" RPG released in April 2025, offers an offline MMO experience with simulated players, while Don't Lose Aggro, released today, is a fast-paced roguelite focused on party management and tanking.
Best Games Under 5 Hours That Are Actually Worth Playing (2026) | TAG
This article highlights several games that can be completed in under five hours, arguing that shorter experiences offer significant value and impact. It features titles like What Remains of Edith Finch, Florence, and Portal, detailing their playtime, price, and platforms, and emphasizes that brevity does not equate to lesser quality.
What You Need to Know About World of Tanks: Heat
World of Tanks: Heat shifts the series' focus from simulation to a faster, role-based multiplayer experience with agents, abilities, and constant engagement. Set in an alternate post-WWII era, the game features 10v10 matches with respawns and objective-driven gameplay, contrasting with the slower pace of traditional World of Tanks titles. It supports cross-platform play across PC, Steam Deck, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Rejoice, Steam Deck and couch lovers: Gloomwood just got controller support
Gloomwood has officially received controller support, making it Steam Deck Verified and playable on PC with a gamepad. The update includes comprehensive gamepad integration, rebindable controls, and a new shop in the market plaza. The game, which launched in early access in 2022, has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews and frequent updates.
Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster Launches May 12 on Steam and GOG
Dionous Games and Relatively Painless Games announced that Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster will launch on May 12, 2026, for Steam and GOG. This point & click adventure game features five self-contained episodes with reality-bending puzzles, witty dialogue, and pixel art, and includes a native Linux version compatible with the Steam Deck.
Don’t Lose Aggro Brings Chaotic MMO Tanking into an Action-Roguelite, Out on PC Early Access Today
The action-roguelite game Don't Lose Aggro, inspired by MMO tanking mechanics, has launched into Early Access on PC via Steam. Developed by Oren Koren, the game challenges players to protect NPC companions and master tanking rotations. It features multiple game modes and customizable tank builds, with full controller support and Steam Deck verification.
CODEX MORTIS ships 12 updates in 19 days as first 100% AI-developed indie title
The AI-developed indie title CODEX MORTIS has received twelve updates in its first nineteen days of Steam Early Access, showcasing a rapid iteration cycle. Developed by GROLAF and published by CRUNCHFEST, the game utilizes AI for all production aspects, including code, art, sound, and music, aiming to prove the viability of AI-driven game development pipelines. The game, described as a blend of Vampire Survivors and Guild Wars, is Steam Deck Verified and actively incorporates community feedback.
PlayStation 5 sees massive sales spike in the US, beating 2026 records so far as eager consumers rush to beat RAM crisis price hikes
US sales of the PlayStation 5 surged following Sony's announcement of upcoming price increases due to global economic pressures and component shortages. The spike in sales for the week ending April 4th has surpassed the rest of the year's sales so far. These pressures are also impacting other hardware markets, including PC RAM and potentially delaying the PlayStation 6.
Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs
Microsoft has implemented significant price increases across its Surface line of PCs, citing rising memory and component costs, particularly for RAM. The price hikes affect models like the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro, with some seeing increases of up to $500. These cost adjustments are also impacting other tech manufacturers like Motorola and Samsung, with the PlayStation 5 and Steam Deck also facing price pressures.
No Man's Sky updates like Xeno Arena take "2-3x" longer on Switch 2 and Steam Deck because Hello Games has to beat "impossible memory constraints," engineer says
Hello Games engineer Martin Griffiths stated that updates for No Man's Sky, such as the Xeno Arena, take two to three times longer to implement on platforms like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck due to significant memory constraints. Despite these challenges, the team works to ensure the game runs seamlessly across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Mouse: PI for Hire review
Mouse: PI for Hire is a noir shooter that blends detective work with violent gunfights, featuring a unique blend of 3D environments and 2D sprites. Developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySide Studios, the game stars Jack Pepper, voiced by Troy Baker, as he investigates mysteries in a rodent-populated world. Despite some familiar social commentary, the game excels in its art style, tight combat, and engaging hub world.
Xbox co-creator is more interested in Switch 3 than Project Helix because Nintendo hardware is "at least really interesting and cool, even when it fails"
Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley expresses more excitement for Nintendo's and Valve's future hardware, like the potential Switch 3, than for Microsoft's rumored 'Project Helix' hybrid console. He finds the concept of a combined console-PC device uninspired and prefers the clear content identity of Nintendo's platforms, citing the appeal of exclusive titles like The Legend of Zelda. Blackley suggests that a lack of understanding of gaming's hit-driven nature and executive insecurity are leading Xbox away from compelling exclusive games.
REPLACED Out Now! Play One Of 2026’s Most Anticipated Games On PC & Xbox
The retro-futuristic platformer REPLACED is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck. Developed by Sad Cat Studios and published by Thunderful, the game features a narrative-driven cyberpunk adventure set in an alternate 1980s America. A new trailer celebrates the launch, which includes a Supporter Edition with the soundtrack.
Players can now board the Argos - 2nd EVE launches into Early Access today
Gamer Cloud's sci-fi action RPG, 2nd EVE, has launched into Early Access on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Priced at $14.99, the game is set aboard a colony ship lost in hyperspace and features tactical combat, narrative-driven exploration, and flexible build options. The Early Access version includes the first three chapters, with a full 10-chapter release planned for 12 months later. The game has also been optimized for Steam Deck.
Extreme Forklifting 3 is out now on Steam Early Access!
DevM Games has released Extreme Forklifting 3 on Steam Early Access for PC and Steam Deck. This physics-driven 3D platformer/simulator tasks players with operating forklifts in a future where giraffes have taken over the Earth. The game is priced at $7.99 USD and features a demo.
REPLACED review – A beautiful dystopia that doesn’t always play nice
REPLACED is a visually stunning 2.5D cyberpunk action-adventure platformer from Sad Cat Studios, set in a dystopian Phoenix City. Players control an AI named REACH navigating a world recovering from nuclear catastrophe, facing challenges in platforming and combat. Despite some visual clarity issues affecting gameplay, the game is praised for its engaging narrative, world-building, and intriguing exploration of AI themes.
M80 Games Launches Zaxoid - A Twin-Stick Mayhem Shooter, Blasting onto Steam April 14, 2026
M80 Games Inc. has launched Zaxoid, a twin-stick space shooter, on Steam and Steam Deck. The game features dual combat modes, customizable ships, and a spherical planetary battlefield with no microtransactions. Zaxoid aims to blend arcade-style controls with strategic city defense elements.