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DK Online Joins Steam Spring Sale With 30% Off Season 4 Boost Pack
Masangsoft announced that its PC MMORPG DK Online is participating in the Steam Spring Sale, offering a 30% discount on the Season 4: Limitless Boost Pack 2 for a limited time. The pack includes progression items designed to help players jump into PvP with fast progression. Masangsoft is a South Korean developer known for online RPGs.
Cursed Words, the Roguelike for People who Wished that Instead of Cards Balatro had been based off the Dictionary…and Chess…and an Abacus…and the Rainbow?
Cursed Words, a roguelike developed by Buried Things and published by Forklift Interactive, will launch on April 2nd, 2026, for PC via Steam. The game combines word-making mechanics with elements of chess, numbers, and poker, featuring over 11 playable characters and more than 300 unlockable stickers and stamps.
TCG Card Shop Simulator Update Adds Tournament Mode and Camera Feature
TCG Card Shop Simulator has released a major update adding a tournament mode where NPC customers can compete, alongside a new Camera Mode for capturing in-game moments. The game, available on Steam and Xbox Game Pass, has sold over 3 million copies and is currently discounted on Steam as part of the Spring Sale.
All Crimson Desert Twitch Drops and how to get them
This guide details how to obtain free in-game items for Crimson Desert through Twitch Drops. Two separate campaigns run from March 19 to April 2, offering various cosmetic and utility items for watching participating streams and linking accounts. Rewards are claimed via Twitch Inventory and redeemed through a website, with specific instructions for Steam, Epic Games, and console players.
Stellaris is going up in price, Paradox warns ahead of the Steam spring sale
Paradox Interactive has announced that the base price of Stellaris will increase as three DLC packs will be bundled into the main game. The company is advising players to purchase the game and its expansions during the upcoming Steam spring sale to get the best value.
Backed By Backers Steam Festival
Crytivo is hosting the 'Backed by Backers' Steam Festival, celebrating crowdfunded game projects with support from Kickstarter. The event will feature over 150 titles, offering discounts and demos, and is open for developer submissions until April 3, 2026.
Nearly nine in ten games industry workers believe GenAI use should be disclosed on storefronts
A survey by GamesIndustry.biz found that 88.4% of games industry workers believe generative AI use should be disclosed on digital storefronts like Steam. While Valve has an AI disclosure policy, many respondents disagreed with its current approach, favoring more comprehensive transparency regarding AI's role in development, even for efficiency gains.
Super Alloy Crush Launches Into Early Access April 8th
Developer Alloy Mushroom announced that Super Alloy Crush, a Mega Man X inspired game, will launch into Steam Early Access on April 8th for PC. The game will be available on PC via Steam.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
A new update for Counter-Strike 2 has been released, significantly altering how players manage ammunition. Separately, there is a mention of an update related to Nioh 3 and Steam troubleshooting.
Gridiron Remastered Revealed for Steam
Independent developer 1336 Studios Inc. has announced Gridiron Remastered, a 7v7 American football game rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, for Steam. The game features skill-based mechanics, team coordination, and high-speed gameplay from a third-person perspective.
THE CUBE, SAVE US Launches Free Steam Early Access with Controversial Reset System
THE CUBE, SAVE US has launched on Steam Early Access as a free-to-play survival game, featuring a controversial seasonal reset system that deletes player progress each season. While cosmetics and special skills are retained, core stats, inventory, and currency are wiped, aiming to create a fresh competitive landscape. The game's developers are betting on this unique seasonal structure and free-to-play model to differentiate it in a crowded survival game market.
Vampire Survivors' deck-building spin-off Vampire Crawlers arrives next month
Vampire Crawlers, a deck-building spin-off of Vampire Survivors, will be released on April 21st for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, with mobile versions planned for later in the year. This first-person card-slinging game aims to translate the fast-paced action of its predecessor into a new genre.
Survival-Crafting Colony Sim Oceaneers Entering Steam Early Access April 13
Barrel Smash Studios' survival-crafting colony sim Oceaneers will launch on Steam Early Access on April 13. The game tasks players with managing survivors in a flooded world of unstable islands, recruiting new members and protecting them from dangers. The developer stated that the full story will be available from day one, with plans to expand the game based on community feedback.
MapleStory M Now Available on Steam
NEXON has officially launched the 2D-sidescrolling MMORPG MapleStory M on Steam, bringing its signature charm and gameplay to PC. The launch includes new content such as the job Kain, a rapid leveling event, and the challenging Seal of Hyros mode. Additionally, the article mentions ongoing collaborations and updates for other games like One Punch Man, LEGO Party!, and Samson: A Tyndalston Story.
MapleStory X One-Punch Man Collaboration Live Through April 14
MapleStory is currently hosting a limited-time collaboration event with the One-Punch Man series, allowing players to control Saitama and unlock special rewards. The article also briefly mentions updates for LEGO Party!, positive Steam wishlists for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, pre-orders for Elden Ring Nightreign vinyl, the upcoming Triple-i Initiative Showcase, Funko pop releases for Metaphor: ReFantazio, and the reveal of the space RPG Solar Echoes: Star Fated.
Jeff Kaplan’s Legend of California demos multiplayer, opens signups for March 26 Steam alpha
Jeff Kaplan's studio Kintsugiyama has opened signups for a Steam alpha test of their upcoming multiplayer title, The Legend of California, scheduled for March 26th. The game, inspired by California's gold rush history, will feature FPS action multiplayer with survival sandbox elements, cooperative play, and optional PvP zones. Monthly server resets will occur, but legacy unlocks will persist.
Join the circus and swing an election in Moves of the Diamond Hand, the RPG follow-up to Betrayal at Club Low, which hits PC early access in April
Moves of the Diamond Hand, the RPG follow-up to Betrayal at Club Low from Cosmo D Studios, will launch into Steam Early Access on April 13th. The initial release will feature the first two chapters, which are said to surpass the size and scope of all previous Cosmo D titles. The game involves infiltrating a circus, navigating a neighborhood with peculiar folk, and participating in a mayoral election, with gameplay mechanics including dice rolls for character stats and disguises.
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH NOW AVAILABLE ON PC
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and Nixxes Software have released Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version features enhanced graphics options including ray tracing, DLSS, FSR, and XeSS support, along with uncapped frame rates and full DualSense controller integration. The game offers new tools, weapons, and vehicles for Sam Porter Bridges as he undertakes a new mission to connect Australia to the Chiral network.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Version 1.3.1 Update Now Live with 8 Gadgets, New Frenzy Mode, Game Balance Changes, and More! - GameHaunt
SEGA has released version 1.3.1 for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, introducing 8 new Gadgets, 8 classic SEGA racing music tracks, and 35 crossover decals. The update also includes game balance changes and an expanded free demo featuring Extreme Gear Machines on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games. A 40% discount is available for the Digital Deluxe Edition on PlayStation Store and Steam.
Hex-filtrate from the Underworld in Upcoming Playtest for Dark Fantasy ExtrAction RPG "Gods, Death & Reapers"
Wolcen Studio announced that the Closed Alpha 5 playtest for their upcoming dark fantasy extraction RPG, Gods, Death & Reapers, will begin on April 30, 2026, and run until May 4, 2026. Players can register for the playtest, which will be available on Windows PC via Steam Early Access, through the Wolcen Studio Playtest Program.