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Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Animal Shelter 2, Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, and Hell Clock, all with significant discounts. Twin Sails Interactive also announced a "pay what you want" model for 2026, with proceeds going to charity.
World of ClaudeCraft debuts on Steam while AI-built MMO waits for the green light
Levy Street Games' free-to-play MMO, World of ClaudeCraft, has launched a Steam page and is awaiting final approval for a wider release. The game features classic MMO mechanics, nine classes, and optional Web3 elements like the WOC community token on Solana. It also serves as an AI training ground due to its headless mode and documented protocols.
Kick Is a Soccer Side-Scroller and Slice-Of-Life Adventure Coming to Steam
Kick, a cozy soccer side-scroller and slice-of-life adventure game developed by solo indie developer nospacelost, is set to launch on Steam in November 2026. The game focuses on the small moments of childhood, tasking players with dribbling a soccer ball through Japanese-inspired environments on their way to school.
Steam wishlists are getting categories, making it even easier to organise all those games you'll definitely buy next sale
Valve is introducing categories to Steam wishlists, allowing users to better organize their desired games. Additionally, the platform is enhancing its gifting features, including a guest checkout option for any game and cross-region gifting, making it easier for users to purchase games for friends and family.
SpiritVale apologizes for a rocky launch as it works to hire a backend dev and fix its auction hall
Indie MMORPG SpiritVale, developed by Baikun Interactive, has apologized for a rocky launch week that saw a surge in players but also significant technical issues. The studio is working to hire a backend developer to address problems with the auction hall and server performance, which were exacerbated by an unforeseen player count. Baikun Interactive has confirmed there will be no server wipe or rollback.
Indie game gets last minute Steam delay while Valve reviews its 'dozens of untextured polygons depicting ass and…
The indie political satire game Future? No Thanks! has been delayed on Steam due to an extended review process by Valve concerning its depiction of nudity. Developer Molleindustria, also known as Paolo Pedercini, stated the game's launch was pushed back from July 22nd as Valve assesses the content, which consists of 'dozens of untextured polygons depicting ass and boobs.' This delay highlights ongoing ambiguities in Steam's content moderation policies, particularly regarding adult content.
Engagement Ring
Palworld has achieved over 30 million copies sold, with Steam being the most popular platform for the game. This milestone highlights the game's significant commercial success since its release.
Shift At Midnight Turns A Routine Night Shift Into A Fight For Game Pass Survival
Shift At Midnight, a co-op horror and simulation game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, and is available on Day One with Game Pass. The game challenges players to manage a gas station while identifying and surviving against non-human customers. It features investigation mechanics, survival horror elements, and multiplayer with proximity chat.
Meowgic Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the online co-op game Meowgic on Steam. It lists all available achievements, including tasks like casting spells, defeating enemies, finding collectibles, and reviving teammates.
Palworld has sold over 30m copies already, with Steam unsurprisingly emerging as the most popular platform
Palworld has surpassed 30 million in sales across all platforms, with Steam being the most popular. The game has also seen a significant boost in concurrent players following its 1.0 release. Pocketpair has teased potential skins and a possible collaboration with Fortnite, despite ongoing legal challenges.
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain Released
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain, a Lovecraftian roguelite developed by Drop Rate Studio and published by Dear Villagers, is now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features a waterlogged theme and challenging gameplay.
skate. X Games San Vansterdam Released
The X Games San Vansterdam event is now available in skate. as part of Season 4. This content update is accessible on PC via Steam and other consoles. Further details about the event are available.
Hand-Drawn Player-vs-Narrator Mystery Thriller Adventure Grandma(88) Announced
Indie studio ROTxBLAU has announced Grandma(88), a hand-drawn mystery thriller adventure game set to release on Steam in 2026. Players will uncover family secrets as a young granddaughter visiting her dying grandmother, whose unreliable memories actively shift the game's reality. The game explores themes of inherited trauma and repressed family history.
Palworld 1.0 has already moved over 1.8 million copies for Pocketpair, analyst estimates, with 65% of players on Steam
Pocketpair's survival game Palworld has reportedly sold approximately 1.8 million copies since its 1.0 update on July 10, according to analyst estimates. The game has reached over 40 million players across platforms, with Steam accounting for 65% of its player base. The analyst also noted that Palworld has generated around $700 million in revenue.
Indie MMORPG SpiritVale sees 20,000 concurrent players as the dev fights economy-wrecking bots
The indie MMORPG SpiritVale has reached 20,000 concurrent players on Steam despite facing issues with bots and real money trading. Developer Baikun Interactive has shut down the game's demo to combat exploitation and is actively working to address botting and economic disruption, though some players have criticized temporary market closures.
This popular simulator game has thousands of positive Steam reviews — and it drops on consoles later this month
Waterpark Simulator, a popular management simulation game with overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, is launching its 1.0 version on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 31, 2026. The console release coincides with a major free update that includes multiplayer, dynamic weather, and a night mode. Developer CayPlay Studio is keeping the price at $12.99 as a thank you to fans.
Best Steam Train Fest 2026 Deals & Games
The Steam Train Fest 2026 sale is live, featuring significant discounts on various train-themed simulation games. Notable deals include up to 80% off titles like Train Sim World 6 and Transport Fever 2. The sale concludes on July 27 at 10am PT.
The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old alleged to have stolen $220,000 through Steam using malware-ridden games
The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old Florida man accused of stealing approximately $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware embedded in eight games distributed on Steam. The malware was designed to steal passwords and access cryptocurrency wallets. The games have since been removed from the platform.
Palworld uppe och nosar på 1 miljon samtidiga spelare
Palworld has seen a significant surge in player count following its version 1.0 release on July 10th, reaching a peak of 956,000 concurrent players on Steam. This marks a substantial increase from its typical player numbers since its early access launch in January 2024.
G-Police spiritual successor G-Rebels takes flight in Steam Early Access
Reakktor Studios has launched its action flight simulator G-Rebels into Steam Early Access, featuring dogfights, an open world, and optional VR support. The game, considered a spiritual successor to G-Police, offers around 20 missions at launch, with plans for further content updates based on community feedback. G-Rebels is available on PC via Steam, with a VR mode requiring a compatible headset.