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Cringe '90s stoner icons Jay and Silent Bob are getting a cosy farming sim, but wait for it: you farm weed
Jay and Silent Bob's Joint Venture, a farming simulator developed by Starworks Studios, is set to release on Steam in 2027. The game allows players to grow and sell cannabis, interact with characters from Kevin Smith's films, and upgrade their farm. Previous Jay and Silent Bob games have not achieved significant commercial success.
Mistfall Hunter – 15 Crucial Details Before You Jump In
Mistfall Hunter, an extraction ARPG from Bellring Games, is set to release on July 30th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass. The game features six playable classes, a dual-weapon combat system inspired by Soulslikes but with an arcade feel, and a PvPvE extraction loop. Despite its Soulslike combat influences, Mistfall Hunter aims to be more forgiving with its death and extraction mechanics, and will launch with three maps.
'Wtf is going on': Indie dev discovers their neglected Steam game is powering an Undertale multiplayer mod following its freak 1700% jump in player activity
Indie developer RetroSpecter discovered their 2018 game, Crashphalt, experienced a 1700% surge in player activity on Steam, largely due to its use as a workaround for the Undertale Together multiplayer mod. Players are copying Crashphalt's installation files into a modded Undertale directory to enable online play, leading to unexpected reviews and a second life for the neglected platformer. The developer expressed excitement about the game finding a new purpose and even humorously suggested a collaboration with Undertale's creator, Toby Fox.
The new open-world RPG climbing Steam is the biggest surprise since Crimson Desert: huge, pretty, and only $30
DragonSword: Awakening, an open-world action RPG from developer Hound13, has launched on Steam to positive reviews, achieving 90% positive feedback after over 4,600 player reviews. Despite a complicated development history involving publisher disputes and a last-minute delay, the game is praised for its premium pricing model, avoiding gacha mechanics, and offering a vast amount of content for $30. It has seen strong concurrent player numbers on Steam, running on Unreal Engine 5.
Meccha Chameleon Players Are Getting Malware From User-Made Maps
The multiplayer game Meccha Chameleon is experiencing security issues due to malware found in user-created maps on Steam, leading to the temporary removal of affected content and a hack of the game's official Discord server. Developers have released an update to strengthen virus protection and are working to remove a fake Meta Quest version of the game.
Sente gets August 2026 release on Steam — MP3s & NPCs
Oxobox Games announced that their strategy game Sente will be released on PC via Steam on August 11. The game features single-player and multiplayer modes, customizable boards, challenges, puzzles, and weekly rewards. A demo is currently available.
Wasteland Gunsmith Simulator Playtest
Quest Craft and PlayWay have announced Wasteland Gunsmith Simulator, a new game where players will act as an armorer in an apocalyptic setting. The game is slated for release on Steam, continuing PlayWay's trend of simulator titles.
Meccha Chameleon suffers a hack: devs address Steam malware scare and "malicious mod map issue," confirm "all the hackers have been banned" so the official Discord is back
The developers of Meccha Chameleon have addressed security concerns after custom Steam Workshop maps were found to contain malware, and the game's official Discord server was hacked. The vulnerabilities have been patched, the malicious maps removed, and the Discord server has been secured, with all hackers banned.
Steam Week in Review: A torrent of janky retail sims continues to flood Steam, and there's no end in sight
The Steam platform continues to see a high volume of retail simulator releases, with 14 new titles launched last week. Despite their often rudimentary appearance and similar gameplay loops, games like Boba Cafe Simulator and Mall Together have found significant audiences. Publisher PlayWay is noted for its prolific output and a strategy of announcing numerous games, potentially only developing those that gain sufficient wishlists.
Yet Another Zombie Defense HD, which is its real name, is free on Steam for a limited time
Yet Another Zombie Defense HD is currently free on Steam for a limited time to promote the upcoming release of Yet Another Zombie Survivors. The twin-stick shooter, originally released in 2017, features zombie shooting and base defense mechanics, with unlockable weapons and traps. Its successor, Yet Another Zombie Survivors, is a bullet heaven game currently in early access, scheduled for a 1.0 launch on August 20.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including SimFest, Evil West with an 80% discount, and Maneater with an 85% discount. These promotions offer significant savings for PC gamers.
Fixes roll out after Meccha Chameleon servers infected with malware, Discord hacked
Meccha Chameleon experienced a security incident where a vulnerability in custom Steam Workshop maps allowed malware to be distributed to players. The developer has since patched the vulnerability and confirmed the malware is disabled. Additionally, the game's official Discord server was hacked due to a system engineer's PC being infected with malware, leading to the server permissions being altered and staff banned.
Task Bar Hero has normalized real money item auction houses, and Blizzard must be raging
Task Bar Hero, a popular side-scrolling RPG on Steam, features a real money auction house where players can buy and sell in-game items for very low prices. This mechanic draws parallels to Diablo 3's controversial real money auction house, sparking debate within the community. The article questions the normalization of such systems in modern gaming, especially given the game's design that encourages long playtimes and potential pay-to-progress elements.
Meccha Chameleon suffers a malware scare thanks to some infected Steam Workshop maps
Meccha Chameleon developers have confirmed the game itself is safe from malware, with the issue stemming from infected Steam Workshop maps, specifically the Laser Tag Neon and Chroma Grid Arena maps. The game's official Discord server was compromised, leading to staff bans and a system engineer's PC being infected, though the developer has contacted Discord support to regain control and claims the malware has been removed from the compromised PC.
An animator at Ghost of Yotei studio Sucker Punch just released his own action RPG on Steam, and he can't believe its success: "36,000 COPIES SOLD IN 24 HOURS"
Dinoblade, an action RPG developed by Jean Nguyen of Team Spino and a senior gameplay animator at Sucker Punch Productions, has achieved significant success on Steam, selling 36,000 copies within its first 24 hours. The game, which allows players to control a Spinosaurus wielding a greatsword in a prehistoric world, also garnered over 600,000 wishlists prior to launch and maintains a 'Very Positive' rating.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Steep with an 85% discount and Cowboy Life Simulator with a 30% discount. Additionally, the Workers and Resources: Soviet Republic is featured during SimFest on Steam, and the Animal Style Bundle is available on Humble Bundle with a pay-what-you-want option that supports charity.
With Doomsday Approaching, Grab A Cheap Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Steam Key With This Preorder Deal
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a superhero fighting game developed by Arc System Works, is available for preorder on Fanatical for $53.99, offering a 10% discount off the Steam price. The game features a Japanese art style applied to familiar Marvel characters and a tag-team combat system.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 42
Writers for SUPERJUMP share their current gaming experiences, including Persona 5 Royal, Urban Myth Dissolution Center, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and Bionic Bay. The discussions cover personal progress, game design critiques, and the impact of technical performance on player enjoyment.
In the history of video games, I don't think anyone else has ever pulled off the artistic feat of the coolest new…
Scarlet Deer Inn, a 2D adventure game by Attu Games, has garnered significant attention on Steam for its unique art style, where every frame is created using physical embroidery. This laborious process, which takes approximately three times longer than traditional animation, has led to viral online discussion and positive player reviews, with console versions planned for release.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 24: Steam Train Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Train Fest featuring train-themed games, alongside significant discounts on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Hades 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 across various digital storefronts. Several games are also available for free weekends or trials, including Killing Floor 3 and Metal Gear Solid.
