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Aussie indie MMORPG Spiritvale scores almost $250K on Kickstarter ahead of July early access
The Australian indie MMORPG SpiritVale, developed by Baikun Interactive, successfully raised over AU$357,000 (nearly $250,000 USD) on Kickstarter, surpassing its funding goal. The game is set to launch its early access period on Steam on July 15th, with a demo currently available.
Holdfast: Nations at War Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with American Revolution Update
Holdfast: Nations at War is releasing a major update for its American Revolution DLC on July 4th to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The update introduces a new "Offensive" game mode, four historic battlefields, new uniforms and regiments, and an expanded arsenal of makeshift weapons. The Holdfast: American Revolution expansion is free with Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.
Pierwsza otwarta beta Northgard Battlegrounds rozpocznie się 9 lipca
An open beta for Northgard Battlegrounds, an auto-battler with settlement building elements set in the Northgard universe, will run from July 9 to July 15 as part of Steam Tacticon. Developed by Funday Games and published by Shiro Unlimited, the game will enter Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026.
Northgard Battlegrounds Sounds the Horns of War with First Open Beta, Arriving July 9
Northgard Battlegrounds, a new auto-battler strategy game from Shiro Games and Funday Games, will hold its first open beta on Steam from July 9 to July 15. The game blends Northgard's settlement-building with tactical auto-battler combat, featuring distinct Viking clans and asynchronous PvP. It is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026.
Hell Clock: Cursed War Brings Launch Date Forward to July 9, Drops New Gameplay Walkthrough Trailer
The launch date for Hell Clock and its Cursed War expansion has been moved forward to July 9th for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A new gameplay walkthrough trailer featuring Creative Director Mark Venturelli has been released. Additionally, a 'Race to Hell' contest offers a chance to win a custom gaming PC.
Cat Mail Co.'s Delivery Is Running a Little Late… Fur a Good Reason. New Arrival Date Set for July 9.
Maracas Studio announced that Cat Mail Co., a cozy post office simulation game featuring cats, will now launch on Steam on July 9, 2026. The delay was to avoid the busy Steam Summer Sale period. The game has garnered over 130,000 wishlists and features up to 4-player co-op gameplay.
World Premiere: Cats in the Shell, a Mecha-Customizing Roguelike with Thrilling Battles
Raven Studio, formed by veterans from Tencent and NetEase, has revealed its debut title, Cats in the Shell, a mech-building roguelike auto battler published by Infini Fun. The game will feature strategic cat pilots, over 1,000 customizable equipment parts, and dynamic auto-battler sequences. It is set to launch on PC via Steam Early Access in Q4 2026, with a public playtest available now.
Mandate Order Wants Culture to Change More Than the Look of a Strategy Game
Mandate Order, an upcoming ancient Chinese war city-builder from Digital Sky, aims to integrate historical culture directly into gameplay mechanics rather than relying on superficial theming. The game's retainer system, inspired by the Hundred Schools of Thought, allows players to recruit and assign historical figures to influence various aspects of city development, production, and military strategy. This approach seeks to make the historical setting meaningful by directly impacting player choices and offering diverse strategic pathways, moving beyond simple reskins of familiar strategy game elements.
Ships At Sea’s Biggest Update Yet Launches July 3
Misc Games announced that the significant Early Access update v0.8.7 for its maritime simulator, Ships At Sea, will launch on July 3 for Windows PC via Steam. This update introduces the IMT 9604, a large offshore service ship that acts as a mobile base, and adds new wind farm jobs. The update also increases dedicated server capacity to 16 players and includes various gameplay improvements.
TUNED IN, A SHIFTING ANTHOLOGY OF NIGHTMARES
Vercors Games, a new studio founded by former Tequila Works staff and talent from Airship Syndicate and Blizzard, has announced its debut title, Tuned In. This horror game traps players in a cursed television broadcast, featuring puzzles, branching narratives, and a graphic novel aesthetic. A free prologue will be available to those who sign up for the upcoming Kickstarter campaign, with the full game set to launch on Steam and Steam Deck in 2027.
The ReBels' Project team presents Techno: 2Kill
ReBels' Project has unveiled Techno: 2Kill, a fast-paced roguelike shooter for PC via Steam. The game features a flexible upgrade system, a diverse combat arsenal, and a narrative where players fight against a rogue AI converting humanity into synthetics. The developers, a two-person team with competitive gaming backgrounds, emphasize challenging gameplay and personalized playstyles.
Chronoscript: The Endless End Reveals Mari Shimazaki as Character Designer and Yasunori Mitsuda as Composer
SHUEISHA GAMES announced that Mari Shimazaki will serve as the character designer and Yasunori Mitsuda will lead music production for the upcoming action-adventure game Chronoscript: The Endless End. Developed by DeskWorks Inc. for PlayStation 5 and Steam, the game is set to release in Fall 2026 and features exploration across hand-drawn worlds and various eras.
Flask is a grim brew of homunculus autobattling and hand-drawn alchemy, and it’s got a new demo on Steam
Flask, a deckbuilding autobattler with alchemy elements developed by Chop Chop Games, has released a new demo on Steam. The game features hand-drawn art by John Kenn Mortensen and a roguelike structure where players recruit homunculi to battle fantasy beasts. An asynchronous multiplayer mode allows players to challenge each other's teams.
I'm learning to love autobattlers and it's because this Steam demo let me build a gnarly squad of combat…
The demo for Flask, an upcoming autobattler with a unique art style, is available on Steam. Players manage a squad of mutating homunculi to battle enemies and other players' squads in a roguelike progression. The game focuses on building complex synergies between abilities, alchemical flasks, and organ grafts.
Tempest Rising's Highly Anticipated Third Faction Will Be Playable in a New Demo at TactiCon, Starting July 9 on Steam
Tempest Rising will feature its third faction, the Veti, in a new demo playable at TactiCon starting July 9 on Steam. The real-time strategy game, set in an alternate 1997 where the Cuban Missile Crisis escalated, offers single-player campaigns, multiplayer, and skirmish modes with unique asymmetrical factions.
FZ Play streamar A Void Hope – Indiespelklubbens nya spel!
FZ Play is streaming the indie game A Void Hope tonight at 7 PM, which is the featured game for the Indiespelklubben's fourth period. This pixel platformer involves exploring an abandoned city taken over by dark forces. The stream will be available on YouTube and Twitch.
The World of KennyGifs Steps into the Intergalactic Adventure of Pixel Starships in the Game’s Cutest Crossover Yet!
SavySoda, the developer of Pixel Starships, has announced a limited-time crossover event with KennyGifs, running from July 4 to August 22. Players on Steam, iOS, and Android can purchase a battle pass to recruit six iconic KennyGifs characters, such as Bread, Birb, and Mimi, to permanently join their starship crews and utilize their unique abilities in tactical gameplay.
GET READY FOR A TROPICAL VACATION WITH MIKU IN HATSUNE MIKU LOGIC PAINT S+
KOMODO and Crypton Future Media announced that the "Tropical Vacation" Premium DLC for Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ will be released on July 8 PT for Steam, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The DLC includes a Miku-exclusive tropical costume, new outfits for all characters, sunny-themed puzzles, and tropical room items. A free update will also add new puzzles and features for all players.
The Roguelike Space Shooter with Resource Management Mechancis Is Out Today on Steam and Consoles Consoles
The 2D action roguelike HYPERWIRED, developed by SIDRALGAMES and published by Selecta Play and Entalto Publishing, is now available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game features a unique tethered combat mechanic where players must plug their ship into power sockets to recharge weapons and systems, balancing power with dodging enemy attacks.
Final trailer now live for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle — a "reading-style" fantasy adventure from a 30-year industry veteran formerly of Vanillaware.
The final trailer for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle has been released ahead of its July 8th launch on PC via Steam. Developed by Yoshio Nishimura, a 30-year industry veteran formerly of Vanillaware, the "reading-style" fantasy adventure features over 300 hand-drawn illustrations and offers branching narrative paths. A demo is also available on Steam and has received a "Very Positive" rating.