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Demeo Turns Five! New Player Ranks, New Loot, and 55% Off
Demeo is celebrating its fifth anniversary with new player ranks, platform-wide improvements, and a 55% discount on Steam and Meta Horizon. The update introduces five new player ranks with cosmetic rewards and backend enhancements, including a Unity engine update. Resolution Games CEO Tommy Palm expressed gratitude for the passionate community that has made Demeo a beloved digital tabletop experience.
Viral words-to-life Puzzler Wordbound Confirms Steam Release
Kettle Games has announced that its word-based puzzle game, Wordbound, will be released on Steam and Meta Quest 3. The game, which went viral for its mixed reality implementation, allows players to manipulate words to create and restore objects in a unique puzzle experience. A flatscreen version for Steam is planned, alongside continued support for VR platforms.
Narrative Terraforming Adventure Janet’s Planets Revealed For Meta Quest 3 & SteamVR
Really Interactive announced its new narrative terraforming adventure game, Janet's Planets, for Meta Quest 3/3S and SteamVR. Players will transform dying planets to make them habitable, encountering alien characters and managing shareholder value. The game features a six-hour narrative, sandbox mode, and daily challenges with leaderboards.
Open World VR Flight Adventure Compass Gets Release Date On Meta Quest 3 & Steam
TREBUCHET has announced that its open-world VR flight adventure game, Compass, will be released on May 28 for Meta Quest 3/3S and SteamVR. The game tasks players with piloting a ship through uncharted skies, upgrading their vessel, and exploring ruins. A PlayStation VR2 version will follow at a later date.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Out Now on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam VR
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, the first VR game for the franchise, is now available on Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico for $24.99. Developed by Cortopia Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, this story-based action-adventure game features single-player and co-op multiplayer modes. Players can explore a New York City under factional control and battle classic foes.
Birdseed VR has officially landed in 1.0!
Buffalo Buffalo has released Birdseed VR 1.0 on Meta Quest, featuring complete social multiplayer, new in-game items, and enhanced bird behaviors. The update includes bug fixes for multiplayer, a new Scout's Store for cosmetic personalization, and more realistic bird animations and flight patterns. While the Meta Quest version is available now, the Steam VR version has been delayed to later in 2026.
Sky Legends, An Aeropostal Epic Takes Flight on May 18 on Meta Quest 3 and 3S
Sky Legends, An Aeropostal Epic will launch on May 18, 2026, for Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S, with a Steam VR release to be announced. The immersive narrative adventure pays tribute to airmail aviation pioneers, featuring a new trailer that highlights the character of Didier Daurat. The game is structured across six chapters and offers a blend of storytelling, exploration, and VR gameplay.
CharacterBank to Showcase "Knights of Fiona" at BitSummit PUNCH 2026 in Kyoto
CharacterBank Inc. will showcase its upcoming VR JRPG, Knights of Fiona, at BitSummit PUNCH 2026 in Kyoto. Attendees will have the opportunity to play a demo of the game, which features cooperative multiplayer and is slated for release in 2026 on Meta Horizon and Steam VR. The studio's CEO, Shuto Mikami, expressed excitement about presenting the game at the local indie festival.
Steam Controller’s release is imminent, but don’t hold out hope for a Steam Deck 2 any time soon
Valve programmer Pierre-Loup Griffais stated that a successor to the Steam Deck is not imminent, as the company is waiting for significant advancements in SoC technology to deliver a true next-generation performance leap. While development is ongoing and learnings from current hardware projects like the Steam Controller and Steam VR will inform the Steam Deck 2, there are no suitable components available yet. The Steam Controller is set to launch next week.
Steam Controller släpps nästa vecka – kostar 99 euro
Valve has confirmed that the new Steam Controller will be released on May 4th for 99 Euros. This redesigned controller functions as both a gamepad and a mouse, featuring two touch-sensitive trackpads. Valve also plans to release the Steam Machine PC console and the Steam VR headset this year.
Kwalee Proudly Unveils Exciting Updates at Wishlisted Showcase
Kwalee showcased updates for several of its upcoming and recently released titles, including Rune Dice, AfterBeat, SPRAWL Zero, RetroSpace, and Welcome to Elderfield. Demos are available for Rune Dice and Welcome to Elderfield on Steam, with Rune Dice set to release on PC and consoles on May 19. The article also briefly mentions new content for Genshin Impact, Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Now Available
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a standalone VR experience from ICONIK and Bandai Namco, is now available for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR. This new entry expands the series' lore by delving into Dark Six's perspective, introducing new threats, puzzles, and characters. The game aims to provide the most immersive entry in the Little Nightmares series to date.
HELP DARK SIX IN HER QUEST IN LITTLE NIGHTMARES VR: ALTERED ECHOES, LAUNCHING TODAY
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced the launch of Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a dark atmospheric adventure-puzzle virtual reality game developed by Iconik. Players take on the role of Dark Six to uncover secrets and become whole again. The game is available now on PlayStation 5 (PSVR2), PC (Meta Horizon Store and SteamVR), and standalone on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3.
THE 7TH GUEST REMAKE LAUNCHES JUNE 4 ON PC AND CONSOLES
Vertigo Games announced that the full remake of the iconic puzzle-mystery game, The 7th Guest Remake, will launch on June 4, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. Players who own The 7th Guest VR will receive the remake at no additional cost, and purchasing the remake grants free access to the VR version.
ARTE and Curvature Games open the gates to narrative VR experience ‘The Amusement’ tomorrow!
ARTE and Curvature Games announced the launch of their narrative VR experience, 'The Amusement,' available on SteamVR and Meta Quest starting April 16, 2026. Players explore an abandoned amusement park, uncovering fragmented memories of a family's past through interactive rides and environmental storytelling.
SteamVR Beta 2.16.3 brings Linux fixes for VRLink
Valve has released SteamVR Beta 2.16.3, introducing several fixes specifically for Linux users. The update focuses on VRLink, improving wireless game streaming to VR headsets like Meta, HTC, and PICO, and includes optimizations for NVIDIA cards on Linux.
The Next Metro Game May Be Announced Next Week
A new Metro game is reportedly in development and may be announced next week, according to insider reports. The latest entry in the series, Metro Awakening, was released in November 2024 for VR platforms. An announcement could occur during a potential State of Play broadcast on April 16, which is rumored to be third-party focused.
SteamVR Beta brings a number of fixes for Linux gamers
Valve has released beta updates for SteamVR, bringing numerous fixes and improvements, with a particular focus on Linux compatibility. Key updates include stability enhancements, resolution of texture leaks, improved GPU synchronization, and better compatibility with games like Pavlov and Into The Radius 2 on Meta Quest via streaming.
The Ultimate Darts Simulator, Darts VR2: Bullseye, is Out Now
Darts VR2: Bullseye, a virtual reality darts simulator developed by Gamitronics and published by Evolution Publishing, is now available in Early Access for Meta Quest headsets, PlayStation VR 2, and SteamVR. The game features multiple modes including traditional 501, 'Around the World', and a 'Zombie Mode' where players must eliminate undead hordes using darts. Evolution Publishing CEO Kevin Joyce stated that the game will continue to be enhanced based on player feedback.
Descent together - Cave Crave multiplayer goes live on Meta Quest with special 50% launch discount
3R Games has launched multiplayer for their VR spelunking game Cave Crave on Meta Quest, featuring up to 4 players exploring caves together. A 50% discount is available until April 19, 2026. The update adds 11 maps and avatar customization, with future additions including PvP, Co-op modes, and more free caves.