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'If you can’t show your game to the world without fearing it’ll be cloned, something’s broken' says Moonlighter studio on its canceled demo
Digital Sun Games has canceled the public playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp due to concerns about AI models enabling rapid cloning and decompilation. The studio fears that its code and concepts could be stolen and released before the game's planned March 2027 launch, impacting its market visibility and ability to gather feedback.
My favorite indie roguelike action RPG is tempting me to come back with a transformative new update inspired by Diablo…
The indie roguelike action RPG Hell Clock has received a new permanent update called 'Journey of Miracles,' inspired by Diablo's seasonal content. This update introduces new powerful buffs, relics, and a miniboss, allowing players to engage with transformative gameplay elements without the pressure of limited-time events. The optional update can be toggled on or off, and players can even combine it with previous 'Journeys' for maximum chaos.
Dressmaker Could Change Job Sim Games For The Better
The PC game Dressmaker is poised to innovate the job simulation genre by incorporating cozy elements and focusing on intricate details, moving away from the often anxious, management-heavy experiences. Its success on Steam, with over 11,000 reviews, suggests a potential shift towards more focused and cozy gameplay that could influence future titles in the genre.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent's co-founder explained the 'the dynamic of Steam' to Red Barrels after…
Red Barrels, the developers of Outlast, revealed that the success of Frictional Games' Amnesia: The Dark Descent was instrumental in their own development and marketing strategy. Amnesia's sales figures provided a benchmark, and its co-founder, Thomas Grip, later offered advice on navigating Steam's sales dynamics, which helped Outlast achieve significant commercial success.
ReVamp’s October 29 Test Will Start With Discord Invites
Digital Sun has shifted the initial playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp from Steam to a limited Discord-based access starting October 29. The studio cited concerns about game builds being copied before release, potentially due to generative AI, as the reason for delaying a wider public test, now hoped for around January. A full launch is scheduled for March 25, 2027.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4:s kampanj får riktigt bra Steam-omdömen
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's single-player campaign is receiving highly positive reviews on Steam, with 92% of players giving it a thumbs up. Many are calling it the best Call of Duty campaign since 2019's Modern Warfare, praising its graphics, performance, voice acting, and pacing. The early access for the DMZ mode also launched on the same day.
Moonlighter studio won't host a public playtest of its next game due to rampant AI-led cloning: 'We know we're not the only developers feeling this way'
Digital Sun Games, the studio behind Moonlighter, has canceled public playtests for its upcoming game ReVamp due to fears of AI-driven cloning and reverse-engineering. The studio cited a surge in rapidly produced clones on platforms like Steam and Roblox, exacerbated by recent AI advancements, as the reason for the increased risk. This decision reflects a growing concern within the indie development community about intellectual property theft.
PSA: Spaceship-based PvPvE shooter Wildgate has permanently lowered its price to just ten bucks
The spaceship-based PvPvE shooter Wildgate has permanently reduced its price to $10, with its Renegade Pack DLC now $5 and the Renegade Edition $15. This price drop comes as the developer Moonshot Games experienced layoffs and the game received its final content update, making it feature-complete.
Psychological horror fishing game Hookeye gets December 2026 release — MP3s & NPCs
The psychological horror fishing game Hookeye is set to release on December 9 for PC via Steam. Developed by indie duo Mallorian and FloralNoise, the game features a narrative of obsession and loss with mechanics involving risk, reward, and resource management. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Moonlighter dev delays Steam playtest for its "Tower Defensevania" ReVamp over concerns that AI copycats might clone it before launch
Indie studio Digital Sun has delayed the Steam playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp due to concerns about AI copycats cloning unreleased titles. The developer, also known for Moonlighter, will instead conduct a more contained playtest via Discord before a wider public release planned for January 2027. This decision reflects a growing trend of developers taking precautions against AI-driven game cloning, with Alliance Arts also cancelling a demo for Drunken Goddess Reflux for similar reasons.
Moonlighter developer delays public playtest of next game over concerns of AI cloning
Digital Sun Games, developer of Moonlighter, has postponed the public playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp due to concerns about AI cloning. The studio fears that AI-generated copies could be released before the original game is finished. This decision follows similar cancellations by other studios and highlights the growing threat of AI-driven game cloning to indie developers.
"Too big a risk": Moonlighter devs delay new game's demo for fear of genAI cloning, calling on platforms to "keep strengthening protections for original work"
Digital Sun Games, developers of Moonlighter and Cataclismo, have delayed the public Steam playtest for their new game ReVamp due to concerns about generative AI cloning their work. The studio fears their game could be replicated before its release, highlighting a growing trend of AI-driven game cloning and calling for stronger platform protections.
Faraway – Official Release Date Reveal Trailer
The arcade-puzzle game Faraway, created by Steph Thirion, will be released on November 5th for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features randomly generated constellations and interactive music, designed for long-term mastery.
Life has once again found a way in Athanasia, an "immersive" dinosaur FPS that feels like comfort food for Dino Crisis and System Shock players alike
Athanasia, an immersive dinosaur first-person shooter from Momentum Games and Black Lantern Collective, has launched in early access. The game pays homage to Dino Crisis and System Shock, featuring researcher Carmen Flores exploring an abandoned scientific facility in South America filled with dinosaurs. A full release is planned for 2027.
Players on Steam so far seem delighted with Modern Warfare 4's campaign, making it one of the most well-received Call of Dutys in recent history
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is receiving a "Very Positive" reception on Steam, with players delighting in its campaign. This positive sentiment contrasts sharply with the "Mostly Negative" reception of last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The campaign, which is just over six hours long, is currently available via early access for digital pre-orders, with traditional multiplayer launching on October 23rd.
Steam Week in Review: Steam Next Fest has over 8,000 demos, as worthless vibe coded slop levels up
Steam Next Fest features over 8,000 game demos, a significant increase from previous years, with many criticized as low-effort "vibe coded" creations. The article argues that AI tools, particularly Anthropic's Claude Opus, are enabling rapid cloning and decompilation, leading to a proliferation of unoriginal games and concerns about intellectual property theft, potentially harming independent developers.
Ukrainian combat FPV drone simulator Remote Reaper hits Steam 1.0 with real-world EW jamming and vehicle weak spots
Remote Reaper, a combat FPV drone simulator developed by Ukrainian developer Vladyslav Fomenko, has officially launched on Steam after its Early Access period. Version 1.0 introduces new features including racing courses, expanded missions, customizable drone and vehicle damage mechanics, and realistic electronic warfare systems that simulate signal interference.
Steam Tests Achievement Sets for Separate Base-Game and DLC Progress
Valve is testing a new beta feature on Steam called Achievement Sets, which allows developers to group achievements into separate collections for base games and DLC. This system will also allow for archived achievements and a revised tracking page, with 17 games already supporting the feature.
Rain98 is a blue-hued, pre-Y2K, Serial Experiments Lain inspired visual novel about time travelling to the past to end the world
Rain98 is a blue-hued visual novel inspired by Serial Experiments Lain, set in Tokyo in 1998. Players control a nameless protagonist who travels back in time to meet Reina Amehara, the Angolmois, and together they form a plan to end the world. The game explores themes of depression and nihilism, reflecting the economic stagnation of Japan's 'lost decades'.
"Thank you, Hades" - Evil Empire on indie game discovery, how Steam early access has changed, and the rise of AI tools
Evil Empire's CEO Thomas Pfeiffer and Head of Business Ben Laulan discuss the studio's growth from supporting Dead Cells to developing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Rogue Prince of Persia. They highlight the success of their Triple-i Initiative for indie game discovery and share insights on collaborations with larger publishers. The pair also express concerns about the impact of AI on the creative process and the meaning of game development.
