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DEEPWARD Announced
ECHOFALL GAMES has announced DEEPWARD, a new horror-themed first-person shooter. The game is set in the roaring '20s and will be released on Windows PC via Steam with an unannounced release date. It will feature gunplay as a core mechanic.
Absolution Is a 3D Sequel to the Point-and-Click Puzzle Alida Coming to PC Soon!
Absolution, a 3D sequel to the 2004 point-and-click puzzle game Alida, is set to launch on PC via Steam on September 1st, 2026. Developed by Cos Russo over seven years, the game features non-linear gameplay, photorealistic graphics, and full-motion video characters, continuing the story of a mysterious giant guitar and the threat of the Entropy.
Less than 3 years after it launched on Steam, the Final Fantasy 7 gacha game is closing
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will cease operations on October 6, less than three years after its launch. The sale of in-game currency has already been halted, and the game will be permanently taken offline. While the reasons were not specified, the game received mixed reviews on Steam and has seen a decline in player numbers.
This month's Humble Choice is worth a look if you like RPGs, Zelda-likes, fast-paced shooters, or violating…
The latest Humble Choice bundle features Sea of Stars, Tunic, and Neon White as its headline titles, alongside Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, Drop Duchy, Dicefolk, and Our Adventurer Guild. This selection caters to fans of RPGs, Zelda-like adventures, fast-paced shooters, and simulation games, available for PC via Steam.
Vampirium: 1997 Announced
Bithell Games has announced that Vampirium: 1997, a vampiric tactics game set before the year 2000, will be coming soon to Steam Early Access. The game features a unique twist on the established genre.
Release Dates/Windows
The trailer for Forest of Deceit indicates its release on Steam and consoles on July 13th. Additionally, the official release date trailer for SENARA confirms its launch on Steam on July 30th.
SURVIVE THE THEME PARK FROM HELL IN TWISTED TOWER, COMING TO STEAM AUGUST 18
Twisted Tower, an action-adventure FPS developed by Atmos Games and helmed by Thomas Brush, is set to launch on PC via Steam on August 18, 2026. Published by Saber Interactive's 3D Realms label, the game challenges players to climb a tower filled with corrupted mascots and deadly traps in a theme park inspired by BioShock and Disneyland.
Become King Dracula's personal vamp-assassin in Vampirium: 1997, an immersive sim Bithell Games are launching into Steam early access soon
Bithell Games is launching its immersive sim Vampirium: 1997 into Steam early access soon. Players will take on the role of a vamp-assassin descended from Dracula, tasked with eliminating his enemies through stealth or direct combat. The game is planned for an approximately two-year early access period, with new content and features to be added over time.
WATER-BENDING ADVENTURE RPG FADING ECHO LAUNCHING JULY 21 ON PC
Fading Echo, an elemental action-adventure RPG from New Tales and Emeteria, is set to launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on July 21, 2026, for $19.99. The game features a protagonist who can manipulate water in various states and boasts a cast of notable English voice actors. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are planned for release later in the year.
NTE: Version 1.2 “999 Nights” Launches Today
NTE (Neverness to Everness) has launched its Version 1.2 update, titled "999 Nights," across all platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. This update introduces a new tabletop-inspired RPG adventure set on the Warren Continent, featuring new characters, limited-time gacha boards for obtaining characters Shinku and Iroi, a new vehicle called the Draco, and new in-game events like "Shadow-n-Seek" and "Going, Going, Gone!" The update also adds new mechanics such as Riichi Mahjong and Sea Angler.
Bet Your Life in Blackout Jack - Brutal Blackjack Roguelike Revealed for Steam
Developer Blargis has revealed Blackout Jack, a blackjack-inspired roguelike deckbuilder for PC via Steam, with a playtest launching July 15. The game features a grimdark medieval setting where players must gamble with their lives, construct strategies to kill the dealer, and explore a mysterious city for clues and tools.
FIND YOUR PIGEON SOULMATE THIS AUGUST
Pigeon: A Love Story, a simulator developed by Wristwork and published by Tiny Dragon, will launch on August 6th, 2026, for PC, iOS, and Android. The game allows players to search for their soulmate pigeon in five major cities, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York, and Tokyo. An updated demo featuring a new rooftop landing mechanic is available now on Steam.
Huntin' Buddies launches July 24th
Huntin’ Buddies Wildlife Management announced that their 4-player co-op extraction game, Huntin' Buddies, will launch on Steam on July 24th, 2026. Players will hunt animals in a forbidden national park, facing increasingly strange wildlife and the risk of being hunted themselves.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced hasn't set sail yet, but it's already doing better than Shadows on Steam
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has reportedly sold over 300,000 pre-order units on Steam, generating nearly $14 million in revenue ahead of its July 9th launch. This figure indicates it is on track to outperform Assassin's Creed Shadows' PC sales during its pre-release window. Ubisoft is also reportedly working on a remake of the original Assassin's Creed.
Safe Gaming Guide for Adults: Anti-Toxicity in 2026 | TAG
This guide offers strategies for adult gamers to combat online toxicity and improve their gaming experience. It introduces TAG's safety score for rating games based on community health and provides platform-specific tools for managing communication and blocking players. The article emphasizes the benefits of private lobbies, playing with trusted friends, and seeking out positive communities to mitigate the negative impacts of toxic online environments.
Neverness to Everness Codes List - All Active Codes
Neverness to Everness has released two new active redeem codes following its version 1.2 update, which introduced the S-Class character Shinku. Players can use these codes to obtain in-game rewards such as Annulith and Fons. The article also briefly mentions a potential collaboration between Apex Legends and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Jackbox-esque social deduction game Forest of Deceit coming to Steam and consoles on July 13th
Ghost Camp and Thomas Mackinnon announced that their Jackbox-esque social deduction game, Forest of Deceit, will launch on July 13th for Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game supports 4-8 players and features Sylvester McCoy as the narrator, with players using their phones or other devices as secondary screens.
Cat Mail Co. is a cosy game where you run a post office for cats, and I wish it let me snoop into their private lives
Cat Mail Co. is a cozy simulation game where players manage a post office exclusively for cats. While the game involves sorting, weighing, and stamping mail, the author expresses a desire for more opportunities to uncover the cats' private lives through the parcels they handle.
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis is shutting down after 3 years, as Square Enix twists the knife for fans of a lost 2004 spin-off that's only just making a comeback in the RPG
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will cease operations on October 6, 2026, citing difficulties in maintaining the service. The gacha game, which retells the entire Final Fantasy 7 compilation, launched on mobile and Steam in September and December 2023, respectively. In an ironic twist, a remake of the 2004 mobile game Final Fantasy 7: Before Crisis, which never released outside Japan, has just launched within Ever Crisis.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced "is on track to be a much-needed hit for Ubisoft," says analyst, selling 5 times the Steam copies Assassin's Creed Shadows did pre-release
Analyst Rhys Elliott suggests that the upcoming remake, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, is poised to be a significant success for Ubisoft, potentially revitalizing the company. Pre-release sales on Steam for Resynced have already surpassed those of Assassin's Creed Shadows and even the lifetime sales of Skull and Bones, indicating strong anticipation driven by nostalgia and the game's PC presence.
