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Unearthly - A simple sci-fi ARPG allowing players to create their own alien and power up selected weapons and abilities, coming soon to Steam! Demo available now!
The demo for Unearthly, a sci-fi Action RPG, is now available on Steam. Players can create custom aliens, power up weapons and abilities with collected crystals, and explore procedurally generated areas. The full game is planned for release on November 9th, 2026.
Windup Minds Launches Stay: Your Forever Pet into Steam Early Access today, Alongside Desktop Companion App Stay: Ember’s Desktop Adventures
Windup Minds has launched its virtual pet ecosystem, featuring 'Stay: Your Forever Pet' in Steam Early Access and 'Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures' on PC. The games allow players to form a continuous bond with Ember, a magical fox-like companion, who lives both in a virtual world and on the desktop. The studio collaborated with canine cognition expert Professor Alexandra Horowitz to enhance the pet's lifelike behaviors.
Assassin’s Creed Creator’s New Game Channels Fine Art And Slasher Cinema
1666: Amsterdam, the new supernatural dark fantasy game from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets and Panache Digital Games, draws inspiration from Dutch Golden Age art and 1960s slasher cinema. The game's art direction, which aims to replicate the styles of painters like Vermeer, has faced scrutiny due to the use of generative AI in its playable prologue, though the developers have pledged to replace these assets with human-created art before the full release on Steam and Epic Games Store.
Mega-viral horror co-op extraction builder ‘Grain Rot’ launching August 7 on PC
The co-op horror extraction builder 'Grain Rot' will launch on PC via Steam on August 7, 2026. Developed by Beck & Branch Games and published by Neem Interactive, the game has gained significant traction with nearly 200,000 wishlists and over 350,000 demo downloads. Players team up to salvage loot from underground ruins while avoiding monsters and potential betrayal from teammates.
Bus Simulator 27: New Trailer Showcases Most Advanced Fleet in Bus Simulator History
Bus Simulator 27 will feature the series' most advanced fleet, including over 45 buses from 13 manufacturers, with both city and coach buses available. The game launches on September 08, 2026, for PC platforms (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S). Pre-orders include a Deluxe Pack, and a Year 1 Edition with a Season Pass will also be available.
The Fellows' Ship – Expeditions: Samurai Trailer Reveals Companions and Release Date
Expeditions: Samurai, developed by Campfire Cabal and published by THQ Nordic, will launch into Early Access on Steam on August 7th, 2026. The game features a customizable hero and eight unique companions, each with their own questlines. A roadmap for Early Access updates will be released before launch.
The Stars Obey the Strongest. Conjurers Launches July 28 on Steam.
Conjurers, a turn-based tactics game developed by Carl Treadway and published by indie.io, is set to launch on Steam on July 28, 2026. Players command creatures of the Zodiac, seize rival constellations, and build a hybrid army to ultimately unseat the Immortal Aquarius. The game features terrain-driven tactics and a deck-building system with 150 creature cards.
Logic-Based Adventure Game Néro & Sci Launches August 18 on Steam
Independent French developer Souris-Lab announced that the logic-based puzzle platformer Néro & Sci Integral Edition will launch on Steam on August 18, 2026. The game features 36 levels across four worlds, with solo and local co-op modes, and is designed to make mathematical reasoning intuitive. A discount will also be available for the Nintendo Switch version.
AI Knows Best… Or Does It? D-topia Invites You Into A Curious Puzzle Adventure
D-topia, a new puzzle adventure game developed by Marumittu Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, is now available on multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game explores a society managed by artificial intelligence, focusing on environmental puzzles and the concept of manufactured happiness. D-topia offers a slower-paced, reflective experience that emphasizes observation and logical thinking.
Love, Lies And Murder Await In The Crimson Maid On Xbox, PC And PlayStation
The Crimson Maid, a narrative adventure game blending visual novel storytelling with first-person exploration, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Developed by GrimTalin and Darkania Works and published by Wales Interactive, the game invites players to an elegant country estate to unravel a mystery involving romance, murder, and family secrets.
Spin the Wheel to Success: Roulette Dungeon Just Released on Steam Today!
Hooded Traveler Games has released their roguelike deckbuilder and dungeon crawler, Roulette Dungeon, on Steam for PC. The game features roulette mechanics, multiple characters with unique abilities, and various item combinations. Players help a gambling-addicted cat escape prison by manipulating the roulette wheel, placing bets, and collecting upgrades.
LYRIA LABS RELEASES GAMEPLAY ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER FOR IDLE CASINO EMPIRE
Lyria Labs has released the gameplay announcement trailer for their upcoming single-player incremental casino tycoon game, Idle Casino Empire. The game will be available on Windows PC via Steam in January 2027 and features a unique Owner Mode where players can directly play the casino's machines and tables. A free demo is planned before Steam Next Fest in October 2026.
Gran Velocita – Real Driving Goes PC
The Steam page for the PC version of the racing simulator Gran Velocita – Real Driving is now live, allowing players to wishlist the game. The simulator focuses on authentic vehicle handling, setup customization, and competitive online racing across various car classes. Development for the PC version is ongoing, with more updates to be shared.
Urban Strife Leaves Early Access
Urban Strife has officially launched its Version 1.0 on Steam, concluding its Early Access period. Developed by White Pond Games and published by MicroProse, the game is a hybrid of tactical RPG, survival simulator, and turn-based strategy, featuring a complete campaign, final siege, and full gameplay mechanics.
How Evil Trout aims to turn a cult free game into a Steam hit - again
Indie studio Evil Trout Inc is releasing its second game, The Incident At Galley House, a remake of the free detective game Type Help. This follows their previous success with The Roottrees Are Dead, also a remake of a free Itch.io title. Studio founder Robin Ward aims to turn cult free games into successful Steam releases, with the latest project featuring voice acting and a new interface designed for Steam Deck and consoles.
“Gravity Whipped” – a Super Mario Galaxy inspired 2.5D soft puzzle platformer; releases today – July 10, 2026 – for $7.99.
Packet Gaming Studios has released its first commercial game, Gravity Whipped, a 2.5D puzzle platformer inspired by Super Mario Galaxy. Available on Steam for $7.99, the game features gravity manipulation mechanics, numerous collectibles, and multiple difficulty settings. The studio is a one-man operation run by David Mason Barkhausen.
Halo: Campaign Evolved pre-order & Collector's Edition guide
This guide details the various editions of Halo: Campaign Evolved, including the Standard, Premium, and Collector's Editions, along with their respective pre-order bonuses. The Collector's Edition features physical collectibles like a Master Chief statue and concept art prints, while the Premium Edition offers digital extras and early access. The game is set to release on July 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire sales surpass one million
Mouse: P.I. For Hire has sold over one million copies across all platforms less than three months after its April 16, 2026 launch. Sales are evenly split between PC (Steam) and consoles, with the Nintendo Switch 2 also available. Fumi Games CEO Mateusz Michalak expressed gratitude to the community and highlighted upcoming content including a Story DLC and physical editions.
SNEG to bring 6 classic PC titles to Steam and GOG, including Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor and Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria
Publisher SNEG is bringing six classic PC titles to Steam and GOG, including Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria, Soldiers at War, Dark Earth, Ecstatica, and Ecstatica 2. This initiative aims to preserve and re-release older games for modern audiences, coinciding with a SNEG Publisher Sale on Steam.
Fantasy curse-casting adventure TRUE LOVE’S CURSE out now on Steam!
The fantasy visual novel TRUE LOVE’S CURSE, developed by npckc, has been released on Steam, Google Play, and itch.io. The game features a story about a witch who sells curse charms and includes a launch discount on Steam. It is also part of an LGBTQ+ showcase featuring games by nonbinary developers.