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Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Released
11 bit studios has released Breach of Trust, a new DLC for Frostpunk 2, on Steam for Windows and macOS. The DLC adds new content to the post-apocalyptic survival game set on a frozen Earth.
Dimhaven - The Lost Source is out now on Steam
Dimhaven - The Lost Source, a narrative-driven first-person adventure game developed by Zadbox Entertainment and published by Blue Brain Games, has been released on Steam. The game features puzzle-solving, dialogues, and an in-game notebook mechanic, and is set on the island of Dimhaven where players investigate the disappearance of an uncle. It is available with a 15% launch discount.
Dimhaven - The Lost Source invites you and your camera to look for your missing uncle on a strange island today
Dimhaven - The Lost Source, a mystery adventure puzzle game developed by Zadbox Entertainment, is now available. Players take on the role of a museum curator searching for her missing uncle on a strange, European-inspired island, utilizing a camera to document clues. The game features a variety of puzzles and is available on PC via Steam, with a demo also offered.
7Trials Announced
Newcore Games has announced 7Trials, an action roguelite game inspired by Korean afterlife folklore. The game features top-down hack-and-slash combat and is set to release on Steam soon. A trailer showcasing the gameplay has also been released.
Cyberpunk Body-Horror FPS ‘Voltage High Society’ Launches Version 1.0 on Steam
Platonic Partnership and Coyote Time Publishing have released Voltage High Society version 1.0 on PC via Steam. This first-person "Retro-Puncher" blends 90s cyberpunk horror with Metroidvania exploration, featuring body-horror elements inspired by Tetsuo: The Iron Man and a lo-fi analog aesthetic.
Japan’s New Viral Hit “Akihabara Gacha Shop Simulator” Is Actually Developed in Istanbul
Istanbul-based indie studio UGC90 has launched its simulation game, Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara, into Early Access on Steam. The game, which allows players to run their own capsule toy shop in Tokyo's Akihabara district, has quickly gained popularity in Japanese VTuber communities, with players opening over 14.6 million gacha capsules in its first two weeks.
Mythic Love: Iberian Legends Launches June 23 — A Monster Romance Visual Novel Inspired by Spanish Myths and Legends
Platonic Games announced that its debut PC title, Mythic Love: Iberian Legends, will launch on Steam on June 23rd. This monster romance visual novel, inspired by Spanish myths and legends, features five romance routes with over 300,000 words of story content and multiple endings.
Cozy Foraging Adventure Gendo the Gatherer Launches Free Playtest Today
UnintentionalLogic has launched a free playtest for their upcoming PC game, Gendo the Gatherer, a cozy pixel art foraging adventure inspired by the Japanese Edo period. The playtest, available on Steam, allows players to explore the mystical forest, cook dishes, and manage Gendo's teahouse for one week.
Cozy Post Office Sim Cat Mail Co. Is Pawsitively Ready To Ship Out On July 6th!
The cozy post office simulation game Cat Mail Co. is set to launch on Steam for PC on July 6, 2026. Developed by Maracas Studio, the game features a relaxing gameplay loop of sorting and delivering mail, with a magical twist at night and up to 4-player cooperative support. The game has already garnered over 50,000 wishlists following a successful demo and participation in Steam Next Fest.
GRIDbeat! Update 1.0 Adds Zen Mode And a Wave of Quality-of-Life Upgrades
Acclaim and Ridiculous Games have released Update 1.0 for their rhythm-based dungeon crawler, GRIDbeat!, adding a new Zen Mode with ten levels, new music, and quality-of-life upgrades. The update, available on Steam and Nintendo Switch, also includes adjustable difficulty, UI improvements, and gameplay enhancements. Zen Mode offers a more relaxed experience for players to enjoy the game's music and mechanics.
SAVOR WANDERSTOP OUT NOW ON NINTENDO SWITCH
Wanderstop, a narrative-driven tea shop management experience developed by Ivy Road and published by Annapurna Interactive, is now available on Nintendo Switch. The game, which also released on Steam and PlayStation 5, costs $24.99 with a launch discount available until July 7. Players manage a tea shop in a magical forest, growing ingredients, crafting tea, and interacting with customers.
Clean Start Reveals New Gameplay Trailer and Q4 2026 Release Date
Amplified Games and Serious Sim have announced that their cozy cleaning and organizing game, Clean Start, will launch on Steam in Q4 2026. The game, inspired by stories of migration and memory, follows a young woman named Lena as she cleans homes and uncovers clients' life stories. Clean Start has already garnered over 30,000 wishlists on Steam.
Build an Elemental Factory & Discover Amazing Materials in Fakutori, Coming Later This Year
Fakutori, a laid-back automation and factory-building game developed by Antoine Latour and published by Mythwright, is set to launch on Steam in 2026. Players will combine elements to discover over 100 new materials and expand their factories. The game encourages experimentation with elemental combinations and automation tools.
NEOWIZ Dabbles in Memory Manipulation with Wind Up Deadman
NEOWIZ has partnered with Korean indie developer SaneNuts Studio to publish their upcoming CRPG, Wind Up Deadman. The game features a "Cassette Futuristic" aesthetic, pixel art, and a narrative focused on memory manipulation and conspiracy. NEOWIZ highlighted the game's branching narratives and character-building system as key strengths.
Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition Launches Today on Steam
Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition has launched on Steam, featuring PSX-style survival horror gameplay within the GrimmHaus Asylum. Developed by Liminal Road, this updated version includes new gameplay elements like the ranged-attacking Nurse enemy, visual improvements, and optimizations, with all new content available free for existing owners. The studio plans future expansions and a console release.
Fists-Only Roguelite Brawler Sealbreakers Opens Playtest Registrations on Steam
Fire Sparrow Studio has opened playtest registrations for its fists-only roguelite beat 'em up, Sealbreakers, on Steam. Players can sign up now for early access to a build featuring the game's opening region and a boss encounter. The game focuses on an evolving martial arts moveset rather than traditional weapons.
Moldwasher is out now on Steam
The cozy cleaning adventure game Moldwasher, developed by Rubel Games and published by Anshar Publishing, is now available on Steam. Players take on the role of a sushi hero cleaning mold in a forgotten kitchen using various tools and facing strange enemies, all set to a lo-fi soundtrack.
I played that $1,000 Steam game. I regret it
The Steam release 'Congratulations On Your Purchase' is a $1,000 experience that offers little more than a first-person walk through a palace with static supporters and a blank wall to draw on. Despite its high price and satirical description, the 'game' provides no meaningful interaction or content, making it an unjustified purchase and a hollow luxury status symbol.
Thank You For Your Application Endings Guide - Full List
This guide details how to unlock all the different endings in the point-and-click game Thank You For Your Application. It explains the conditions for various failure, job-hopping, final evaluation, escape, and true endings, including specific choices and in-game events.
Hex Judge, a Witch Trial Interrogation Game Powered by a Local LLM, Launches July 16 on Steam
Indie developer CheetahTownGames announced that Hex Judge, an interrogation game featuring a local large language model, will launch on Steam for PC on July 16, 2026. The game allows players to act as an inquisitor in a medieval village, identifying witches through interrogation without needing an internet connection. The full release will include over 30 villagers and AI-generated epilogues.