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EDGE OF MEMORIES DEMO NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM
NACON and Midgar Studio have released a demo for their upcoming JRPG, Edge of Memories, on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo offers nearly two hours of content, introducing players to the main quest, combat system, and the first boss. Edge of Memories is set to launch in Fall 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Fantasy Waifu Collector Reveals Massive Art Redraw Update Ahead of August Launch
Fantasy Waifu Collector has received a major Art Redraw Update, replacing its original pixel art with a detailed illustrated style. This overhaul includes redesigned characters, enhanced customization, and a refreshed demo available on Steam. The game is a premium gacha and team-building RPG set for full release on August 31st, 2026.
Copa City Launches Today
Copa City, a football tycoon and city management game developed by Triple Espresso, has launched today on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players manage the city and surrounding infrastructure for match days, rather than controlling players on the field. The game features real-world cities and licensed clubs, offering a unique blend of logistics and atmosphere management.
Even Gods Dread Mondays: Corporate Roguelike Deckbuilder ‘PrayPal’ Officially Revealed for Steam
Developer Yith Game and GCORES PUBLISHING have officially revealed PrayPal, a satirical roguelike deckbuilder coming to Steam. Players manage a mortal realm as a disgruntled deity, using card decks to unleash miracles or disasters while navigating corporate office politics and performance reviews. The game features multiple playable gods, hundreds of 'Authority' cards, and a darkly comedic narrative.
Banned horror title Horses begins recouping development costs after selling 30,000 copies
The horror game Horses, previously banned from Steam and the Epic Games Store, has begun to recoup its development costs after selling 30,000 copies and generating $100,000 in revenue. Santa Ragione co-founder Pietro Righi Riva stated that while the revenue is not enough for a new project, it covers investor returns and development costs. The game, which won multiple awards, was eventually released on Itch.io, GOG, and the Humble Store.
ROGUE STRIKER ANNOUNCED FOR STEAM — A SOCCER ROGUELITE MADE IN ONE MONTH FOR WORLD CUP SEASON
Solo indie developer Antoine Grimond, under the studio Zyg Studios, has announced Rogue Striker, a soccer roguelite developed in one month for World Cup season. The game is available to wishlist on Steam and features arcade soccer action mixed with roguelite squad-building and progression mechanics.
tinyBuild’s Chill Y2K Electronics Repair Sim ReStory Launches This Summer, New Steam Next Fest Demo Available Now
tinyBuild and Mandragora announced that ReStory, a Y2K-era electronics repair simulator set in Japan, will launch on Steam this summer. A new demo is available now for Steam Next Fest, featuring new gadgets and customization tools. The game allows players to repair nostalgic tech and influence customer storylines.
Barbie™ Horse Ride & Rescue Launches on Mobile
PikPok and Mattel, Inc. have launched Barbie: Horse Ride & Rescue on the App Store and Google Play, with a Steam and Nintendo Switch 2 release planned for 2027. Players can create avatars, rescue and care for horses, customize their appearance, and compete in equestrian events. The game aims to blend PikPok's equestrian game expertise with the Barbie brand for a cozy, immersive adventure.
Nowhere Studios Launches Steam Next Fest Demo for Co-op Survival RPG ‘Good Heavens!’
Independent studio Nowhere Studios has released a Steam Next Fest demo for their upcoming co-op survival RPG, Good Heavens!. The demo allows players to explore the first biome of the fantasy world Xant-Rar, interact with locals, build bases, and tackle a boss-guarded dungeon. Good Heavens! is set to launch into Early Access on PC via Steam in August 2026.
Hellraiser: Revival hooks a release date with trailer full of Doom-like glory kills and otherworldly powers
Hellraiser: Revival, a first-person survival horror game based on Clive Barker's work, will launch on October 8, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game features combat with hooks and pyrokinesis, puzzle-solving using the Genesis Configuration, and an original story about a man trying to save his girlfriend from the Labyrinth dimension. It will be available in Standard and Deluxe editions, with Collector's Editions also planned.
Quiet Express Cabin 909 launches in 2027
Developer Kazuhide Oka and publisher STUDIO 909 announced that their fantasy anime adventure game, Quiet Express Cabin 909, will launch on Windows PC via Steam in 2027. The game features a seven-day train journey across a continent, where players explore the train, interact with passengers, and uncover the mystery of a non-existent room called Cabin 909, all while a time loop resets the journey every seven days.
Growing Creator Traction & Upcoming Steam Summer Sale
Lover's Enigma, a dark psychological horror visual novel, is gaining traction with content creators and will be discounted during the upcoming Steam Summer Sale starting June 25th. Publisher Okasan's Recipe and developer FallenCranberry are promoting the sale to welcome new players to the game's unsettling romance and branching narratives.
Half Left Joins Steam Next Fest With Free Demo Available Now
Planck Constant Games has released a free demo for their top-down atmospheric horror shooter, Half Left, as part of Steam Next Fest, which runs from June 15 to June 22. The demo offers players a preview of the game's survival mechanics, wheelchair-based movement, and Lovecraftian themes ahead of its planned Q4 2026 release.
On Sale
Steam is currently hosting a publisher sale with significant discounts on various titles. Medieval Dynasty and M.A.S.S. Builder are available at 50% and 30% off, respectively, among other deals.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Runeward Online, Polity, and Misa Online
This article highlights lesser-known multiplayer online games, including Runeward Online, a blend of RPG and bullet hell shooter from FatHatCat. Polity, a colony sim MMO, has received a significant update after a period of stalled development. Misa Online, an indie MMORPG from Misa Games, is selling pre-alpha access with promises of PvE and PvP content.
The new NBA game's street balling is strong, but it's way too sweaty for its own good
NBA The Run offers a fun, arcade-style streetball experience reminiscent of classics like NBA Jam and NBA Street, featuring flashy dunks and simple controls. However, its emphasis on competitive online play and lack of tutorials make it "sweaty" and less accessible for casual enjoyment, despite innovative changing win conditions and a more engaging solo mode.
Zenonia 1 Demo Debuts on Steam
A demo for the reimagined Zenonia 1 RPG is available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest 2026. Developed by CFK and Com2us, this updated version allows players to experience an hour of the early game, including the Adonis region. The original Zenonia was first released on mobile devices in 2008 and later ported to platforms like Nintendo DSi and PlayStation Minis.
Project ZETA is Krafton’s new multiplayer team-based ‘tactical arena’ where players fight over a prism
Krafton and Nivranana Studio's new multiplayer tactical arena game, Project ZETA, will hold a larger open test on Steam from June 25th to 28th. The game features four teams of three players competing to secure and return a 'prism' objective, with crossplay planned for PC and console release.
Control a huge drilling vessel rife with bloody religious symbolism in Mole, a horror sim from former GTFO developers
Mole, a new psychological horror and simulation game from former GTFO developers Off Black Creations, is now available on Steam. Players control a Navigator aboard a massive drilling vessel deep underground, tasked with unraveling mysteries and surviving the descent into madness. The game features first-person exploration, tactile simulation elements, and a story that lasts approximately 4-5 hours.
"Like Prop Hunt, but chameleons": Viral new hide-and-seek game celebrates 2 million Steam sales after just 5 days as fans dub it the next "friendslop" banger
The indie hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon has achieved over two million sales on Steam within five days of its release. Developed and published by lemorion_1224, the game has garnered a 'Very Positive' rating and is being praised for its unique take on the genre, drawing comparisons to Prop Hunt.
