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Restore the Multiverse’s Plants and Animals in the Garden and a Goat Playtest Today
Contemplation Games has launched a public playtest for its upcoming animal collecting and ecosystem restoration game, Garden and a Goat, on PC via Steam. The playtest runs until March 31, with an Early Access launch planned for Q3 2026. Players will restore dying ecosystems by cultivating plants and collecting native wildlife.
Minecraft meets Wind Waker? Hytale with airships? Everwind is Steam's latest big early access release, and it could be a winner with time
Everwind, a new sandbox survival RPG from Enjoy Studio, has launched on Steam's early access. The game features voxel-based crafting and survival mechanics similar to Minecraft and Hytale, but distinguishes itself with airships and an ocean-based world reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Despite some initial frustrations with resource gathering and slow airship travel, the game shows promise with its exploration-driven gameplay and potential for future development.
Shard Squad Releases DLC with 4 New Shards and a New Element
The Wind Character Pack DLC for Shard Squad has been released on Steam, adding four new Wind elemental Shards with exclusive abilities and strategic combinations. This DLC also features a collaboration with Machick 2, introducing the character Trina to both games. The Root Studios plans to bring Shard Squad to consoles and mobile devices and is working on a free major update.
Shape of Dreams Version 1.2 Update Adds New Event, Skins, and Systems
Publisher NEOWIZ and developer Lizard Smoothie have released the Version 1.2 update for their action roguelite game Shape of Dreams. The update introduces new character skins, an in-game event titled "Omen of Pain, Corrupted Chaos" with tougher encounters, new shrines, cosmetics, and constellation systems. The game is available on Steam and will be discounted by 30% during the upcoming Steam Spring Sale.
Orbital Overdrive Out Now on Steam
Independent developer Horsefly Games and publisher Coyote Time Publishing announced that Orbital Overdrive, a roguelite twin-stick shooter, is now available on Steam for PC. The game features a score-as-currency system, dual-planet gameplay with orbital and underground combat, hundreds of upgrades, and 2 to 4 player local co-op. A free demo is also available on Steam, and the game includes VR support.
[Official Release] The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Character Tier List
This tier list for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin ranks characters based on combat potential, including team synergy, stats, skills, and weapon choices for PvP and PvE. It also details the game's gacha system, pull mechanics, and available rewards from launch events and pre-registration.
Sound System Launches October 16 on Steam With Custom Chart Creation
Echo Foundry Interactive announced that its new rhythm game, Sound System, will launch on PC via Steam on October 16, 2026, for $24.99. The game features classic rhythm gameplay, multiple modes for different skill levels, and a robust in-game chart creation tool called PulseMap Editor for community-driven content.
Echo Foundry Interactive Announces Launch Date For Sound System | Console Creatures
Echo Foundry Interactive announced that their new guitar-focused rhythm game, Sound System, will launch on October 16, 2026, for PC via Steam. The game features a diverse music catalog with over 50 songs, multiple game modes including Classic, Pro, and Hardcore, and an innovative PulseMap Editor for creating and sharing custom charts.
Sound System Hits Steam This October With Over 50 Songs at Launch
Sound System, a new rhythm game developed by veterans of Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and DJ Hero, will launch on Steam for PC on October 16, 2026, priced at $24.99. The game will feature over 50 songs at launch, support for various peripherals, local and online multiplayer, and a user-friendly music charting editor called PulseMap Editor.
Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest
Crimson Desert is projected to have a strong launch on Steam, with approximately 400,000 pre-launch copies sold, generating nearly $20 million. Developer Pearl Abyss also showcased the game on PlayStation 5 and confirmed the inclusion of Denuvo DRM. The game is set to release on March 19 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Castle of Alchemists Joins Steam Tower Defense Fest
Indie action-tower defense game Castle of Alchemists will be featured in the Steam Tower Defense Fest from March 9 to March 16. Developer Team Machiavelli has partnered with Game Source Entertainment for global publishing on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The game blends tactical tower defense with action RPG elements in a 2D pixel art style.
Another Game Is Making It Much Easier To Rope Your Friends Into Playing With You
Remedy Entertainment has announced a Friend's Pass for its multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak, allowing players who don't own the game to play with friends who do. This comes as the studio ceases new content updates for FBC: Firebreak, which launched in June 2025 and underperformed expectations. The game will remain playable online, and Remedy is shifting focus to Control: Resonant.
Beast Breaker is back – Vodeo Games' hidden gem is bouncing its way to Steam!
Vodeo Games' tactical RPG Beast Breaker is set to launch on Steam on March 26th, more than four years after its initial release. The game, known for its unique mouse-based monster-bouncing gameplay, is being brought to a wider audience through a publishing venture with Kando Factory. This release marks a significant moment for Vodeo Games, the first North American studio to unionize, which had previously closed due to funding issues.
Two ‘Piece by Piece’ Games Launch Same Week, Create Gaming’s Most Tactical Bundle
Two indie games with the same title, 'Piece by Piece,' launched on Steam within days of each other. Instead of legal disputes, the developers collaborated, releasing a joint bundle that has been praised by the gaming community as a wholesome resolution. This collaboration has generated significant positive attention and could set new precedents for handling naming conflicts in the indie game sector.
Indie är mer än retro och pretto – det är allt!
The article argues that indie games are more than just retro or pretentious titles, encompassing a wide range of genres and ambitions. It highlights how crowdfunding and digital distribution platforms like Steam have fostered independent creation, leading to innovative titles that challenge traditional gaming norms and expand the definition of what an indie game can be.
“An Eastern Grim Reaper and a Western Hunter Cross Paths in a Foreign Land” Shikhondo: Blue Pieta — Officially Announced
CFK and DeerFarm have officially announced Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, the next installment in the Eastern fantasy bullet hell series. This entry will be the first in the franchise to feature side-scrolling gameplay and is slated for a Steam release in the first half of 2026, with console versions for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 to follow. The game introduces a new narrative where a grim reaper and a vampire hunter cross paths in a foreign city.
Bio-Cyberpunk Shooter HoverGrease 2 Launches May 22, 2026 — New Launch Trailer Out Now
Altergaze announced that HoverGrease 2 will launch on May 22, 2026, for PC via Steam, accompanied by a new launch trailer. The bio-cyberpunk shooter blends top-down and hero shooter elements, featuring a 14-chapter singleplayer story mode and 5v5 online multiplayer with over 180 weapons and 10 playable mutants.
CLIMB, THROW & SURVIVE: ROYAL VERMIN HITS STEAM AND NINTENDO SWITCH
Royal Vermin, a physics-driven couch co-op brawler, has launched for free on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game challenges 2 to 4 players to scavenge and survive in unstable junkyard arenas, aiming to level the skill gap for local multiplayer fun. DLC is available for expanded content and cosmetics.
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ORIGIN NOW AVAILABLE TO PLAY EARLIER ON PLAYSTATION 5 AND STEAM AHEAD OF GRAND LAUNCH
Netmarble has launched its anime open world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, early on PlayStation 5 and Steam starting March 16, 2026. The game will be fully released across all supported platforms, including mobile, on March 23, 2026. Players can explore Britannia solo or cooperatively, with pre-registration rewards available for the mobile launch.
Obstacle Overdrive – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Obstacle Overdrive is a cozy off-roading adventure game where players control toy cars through miniature tracks and obstacles in retro-inspired rooms. The game features physics-driven gameplay, five unique cars with distinct driving styles, and customization options like paint jobs and hats. A beta demo is available on Steam.
