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Popular Steam Wallpaper Program Removes App Over Malware Concerns
Wallpaper Engine, a popular Steam application, is being removed due to malware concerns after its wallpaper feature was exploited to infect users' computers. Developers stated the app will be permanently removed on July 6, urging users to back up their wallpapers. The malware could hijack Steam accounts, encrypt data, or install crypto miners.
Steam is getting a jockey simulator next month that reimagines umamusume as normal horses
Blue Bullet is releasing Full Stride, a jockey racing simulator on Steam on July 16, 2026. The game reimagines the horse girl concept from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, which was released on Steam by Cygames on June 24, 2025, as featuring normal horses. Players will manage racing styles, stamina, and other factors to achieve victory.
WRUP: Things the cat tube produces edition
This week's "What Are You Playing" roundup features community members discussing their gaming plans, including Guild Wars 2, Star Wars Galaxies Legends, The Division 2, and Warframe. Several staff members also shared personal anecdotes about unique family traditions, ranging from elaborate fireworks displays to specific holiday meals and egg-cracking games.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Spawn World, Biomes, and Empire Rising
This article rounds up several lesser-known multiplayer online games, focusing exclusively on MMORPGs. It provides updates on Empire Rising, which is in open alpha until Q2 2027, introduces Biomes, an open-source sandbox MMORPG with cozy elements, and details Spawn World, a PvPvE simulated sandbox MMORPG currently in its second closed alpha phase.
Another doomed Kickstarter MMORPG goes up in smoke as DreamWorld is pulled from Steam
The MMORPG DreamWorld has been removed from Steam Early Access and its servers shut down, less than two months after launching into early access. The developers cited the need to retire online services as the reason for the removal. One of the developers claimed to have no administrative access or control over the decision to take the game offline.
THE BLOOD MOON RISES AS OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE BRINGS A 20-YEAR QUESTLINE TO A CLOSE
Jagex has launched 'The Blood Moon Rises,' the Grandmaster conclusion to Old School RuneScape's 20-year Myreque questline. This challenging late-game quest tasks players with entering Vampyrium to overthrow its vampyric ruler, Lord Lowerniel Draken, and introduces new creatures, skilling activities, and a solo boss encounter. The game is available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android with cross-platform progression.
Archetype Blue, a JRPG-inspired dark fantasy deckbuilder, now has a Steam demo
Codename Bom has released a free Steam demo for Archetype Blue, a dark fantasy deckbuilder inspired by JRPGs. Players control Mary, who inherits the mantle of Lancelot and journeys through a darkening world, recruiting over 50 companions to unlock new cards and build decks. The game combines JRPG storytelling with tactical deckbuilding combat and is planned for Early Access in 2026.
BIGFIRE GAMES RELEASES NEW CINDER CITY DEVELOPER PREVIEW, LAUNCHES STEAM PAGE
BigFire Games has released a new developer preview for their upcoming third-person shooter, Cinder City, showcasing core progression and multiplayer PvE gameplay. The game's official Steam page has also launched, allowing players to wishlist the title and learn more about its features, including its dystopian Seoul setting and narrative-driven story.
Artistic Puzzle Adventure Helix: Descent N Ascent Is Coming to Steam and Switch
Belgian indie studio Badass Mongoose announced that the artistic puzzle adventure game Helix: Descent N Ascent will launch on July 23rd, 2026, for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a minimalist, hand-drawn monochrome art style inspired by various comic eras and focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and an emotional narrative about identity and relationships.
Before his death in 2025, Half-Life 2 art director Viktor Antonov worked on one last game: A Wild West FPS soulslike…
Guns of Eschaton, a Wild West soulslike first-person shooter, has been revealed as the final game worked on by the late art director Viktor Antonov. Developed by Eschatology Entertainment, the game features deep character customization, co-op multiplayer, and combat mechanics inspired by soulslike titles. Antonov, known for his work on Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, contributed his distinctive visual style to the project before his passing in 2025. The game is available for wishlisting on Steam.
Cast Silly Spells in ‘Rhell: Warped Worlds and Troubled Times’
Rhell: Warped Worlds and Troubled Times is a semi-open world puzzle adventure game where players control a mage who must uncover why the world's population has disappeared. The game features a unique magic system allowing for creative spellcasting and puzzle-solving, with a retro-inspired aesthetic. It is available on Steam.
Backroom Alternative Set to on Steam (Playtest Open)
Hypercent Inc. is developing Backroom Cleaners, a 4-player co-op action shooter with roguelike elements set in the backrooms, aiming for a Q4 2026 release. The game will be available on Steam, with a playtest currently open. This title builds upon the studio's previous success with Backroom Company.
WEMADE’s Legend of YMIR Global Opens Its First Seasonal Growth Server, “Bootcamp,” on June 30
WEMADE has launched the first seasonal growth server, "Bootcamp," for its global MMORPG, Legend of YMIR, on June 30. This server offers a fresh start with accelerated progression and support for new, returning, and existing players to compete on equal footing. The "Bootcamp" season will last approximately 10 weeks, with characters meeting the level requirement transferable to main servers. Additionally, a "Summer Big Sale" is ongoing across all platforms, featuring discounts and new companion packages.
5 years after we called this Kickstarted MMO 'a giant fiasco' and just 3 months after it finally launched,…
The sandbox MMO DreamWorld, which launched on Steam Early Access in March after a troubled development and Kickstarter campaign, is being shut down. The game, developed by DreamWorld Realities, failed to gain traction, peaking at only 56 concurrent players and receiving mixed reviews. Server-dependent functionality will cease, effectively ending the game's online services.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth hits a new concurrent player record on Steam 12 years after it was released
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a new concurrent player record on Steam, with nearly 131,000 players, surpassing its previous peak from 2021. This surge is attributed to a significant 90% discount during the Steam Summer Sale. The game, along with its expansions like Repentance and Repentance+, continues to be a popular roguelike, currently ranking as the 10th biggest game on Steam.
Engagement Ring
Meccha Chameleon has surpassed 10 million sales on Steam, according to developer insights shared by IGN. The game's developer revealed surprising behind-the-scenes details following this significant sales milestone.
One of Switch's best puzzle games, Suika Game, is getting a PC release soon
Aladdin X's popular Nintendo Switch puzzle game, Suika Game, is set to release on Steam for PC soon. The game, also known as Watermelon Game, has achieved over 7.4 million downloads on Nintendo's platform and features physics-based gameplay where players combine fruits to create larger ones, aiming to avoid filling the box.
The original version of Dead or Alive 6 was delisted in favor of a rerelease that's currently at 70% negative reviews on Steam: 'Tecmo just sees this as the coomer franchise'
Koei Tecmo has delisted the original Dead or Alive 6 in favor of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, a rerelease that has garnered significant negative reviews on Steam. Players are criticizing the expensive DLC, lack of significant visual upgrades, and the continued focus on fan service over core fighting game mechanics. The rerelease also notably omits previously purchased crossover SNK characters and lacks rollback netcode and crossplay.
Cat Life Simulator Offers a Realistic Look at a Cat’s Outdoor Adventures
Cat Life Simulator, a new realistic feline life simulation game, allows players to explore a city from a cat's perspective, engaging in familiar behaviors like scratching furniture and seeking attention. Developed and published by Life Game Developers for PC, the game features customizable cats and an open world with various locations. A release date has not yet been announced, but it is available to wishlist on Steam.
On Sale
Steam is offering an 80% discount on Infinite Space III: Sea of Stars, Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space, and its accompanying soundtrack. These deals are available for a limited time.