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Entire Doom series is up to 90% off on Steam but you've got to be quick
Steam is offering significant discounts of up to 90% on the entire Doom series, with prices for some titles dropping below £2. These limited-time deals include Doom (2016), Doom Eternal, and various older installments, as well as bundles. The sale is exclusive to Steam and set to expire soon.
Subnautica 2's first update will add a sprint button, because players are building their bases too big: "they might want to go a little bit faster"
Subnautica 2's first update will introduce quality-of-life improvements including a sprint mechanic, intended to help players navigate their large bases more quickly. Future updates will add proximity chat, emotes, player revives, and eventually larger expansions with new biomes and creatures. The game recently launched into Steam Early Access.
Subnautica 2 Is Off To A Massive Start
Subnautica 2 has achieved a massive launch, attracting over 651,000 concurrent players across Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series X|S within its first day. The game has already sold over two million copies and is available in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S, with an estimated 2-3 year development period.
Suri: The Seventh Note Demo Arrives May 21
Tathvamasi Studios announced that the rhythm-based platformer Suri: The Seventh Note will release a demo on May 21, 2026, for Steam and PlayStation 5. The game features platforming and combat synchronized to a dynamic soundtrack, with players controlling a young girl on a quest to save her island.
Subnautica 2 Achieves 1 Million Copies Sold in First Hour of Launch - GameHaunt
Subnautica 2 achieved over 1 million copies sold within its first hour of launching into Early Access on May 14, 2026, topping Steam's sales charts. The sequel introduces optional 4-player co-op with cross-play between PC and Xbox, a new planet named Zazura, and is built on Unreal Engine 5. It features new tools like the Tadpole submersible and the Biomod upgrade system.
LINE Games to Officially Release New PC Idle Title ‘Hamster Talk’ on May 28!
LINE Games will officially release its new PC idle social simulation title, 'Hamster Talk', on May 28. The game, which allows players to interact with and care for hamsters while performing other PC tasks, has received an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam since its demo release in February. The full version will include new content such as 'Crop Cultivation' to further customize villages.
Subnautica 2 Crosses 2 Million Sales in Half a Day
Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 has achieved over two million sales in just 12 hours since its early access launch. The underwater adventure game has garnered a "Very Positive" rating on Steam with 93 percent of players recommending it. The developer plans to support the game with updates for at least two to three years before its 1.0 release, with a price increase expected.
The Caribou Trail Released
The Caribou Trail, a first-person action/adventure game set in World War I, has been released by Unreliable Narrators. It is now available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam.
Psalm 2 – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Psalm 2 is a first-person psychological horror walking simulator where players explore fragmented realities within an elevator, uncovering mysteries on each floor. The game features a total playtime of 35-50 minutes, with a terrifying 15-minute beta demo available on Steam that emphasizes atmosphere and jump scares.
RETRO ROGUELITE BRAWLER MAD KING REDEMPTION ENTERS STEAM EARLY ACCESS TODAY
Indie developer Secret Mission Games has launched its debut title, Mad King Redemption, into Early Access on Steam, with a planned release for Epic Games Store and GOG. This 2.5D beat-em-up roguelite features classic side-scrolling combat, aggressive progression, and co-op gameplay. The game is available for $13.50 with a 10% launch discount.
Subnautica 2 sells 1 million copies in its first hour, and I have to imagine the CEO of Krafton is pouring himself a…
Subnautica 2 achieved over 1 million sales within its first hour of early access launch on Steam, with concurrent player numbers peaking at over 370,000. This success comes despite a legal dispute between parent company Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds regarding sales targets and bonuses for key personnel.
Relic Entertainment Launches Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy Battlegroup DLC
Relic Entertainment has released the Dare & Destroy Battlegroup DLC for Company of Heroes 3, available on PC via Steam for $24.99 USD. The DLC introduces four new Battlegroups, one for each faction, offering new units, specialized vehicles, and tactical options to expand multiplayer and AI skirmish gameplay. A free 2.4.0 update with balance changes also accompanies the release.
Mini MMO Palia sees Steam concurrency soar post-expansion, teases ‘Sunkissed Summer’ features
The mini-MMO Palia has seen a surge in Steam concurrency, reaching over 24,000 players following the launch of its Royal Highlands expansion. Developer Singularity 6 has also teased upcoming 'Sunkissed Summer' content, including new furniture, collectibles, gameplay features, and romance options for characters like Sifuu and Eshelon.
If you're part of the 92% of Diablo 4 players who haven't completed Lord of Hatred: lock in
Despite Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion being a paid DLC, only 8.1% of players on Steam have completed its campaign. The author argues that players should finish the campaign to conclude the Mephisto saga, experience strong narrative and visual storytelling, and see more of Lilith's character development.
Subnautica 2 Lures In Nearly Half a Million Concurrent Players on Steam Within First Hour of Release
Subnautica 2 achieved nearly half a million concurrent players on Steam within its first hour of release. This indicates a strong initial player reception for the newly launched game.
More gorgeous laser puzzles await you in The Talos Principle 3, the "final chapter" in the series
Developer Croteam has announced The Talos Principle 3, the final chapter in the series, which will launch sometime next year. The puzzle game will feature new mechanics and explore the mysterious place called the Anomaly, following the events of Talos II. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
The Indie Premier Showcase Cuts Through The Noise to Spotlight Your Next Favorite Games
The Indie Premier is launching a new hybrid digital and physical showcase event in early July to highlight upcoming indie games. The event aims to connect indie developers with players by providing a platform for game launches and discovery. Submissions for the showcase will open later this month, featuring awards across four categories and judged by prominent indie game figures.
Subnautica 2 explodes with massive concurrent player number and a million copies sold with early access launch
Subnautica 2 achieved significant success during its early access launch, selling one million copies and reaching over 467,000 concurrent players on Steam within hours. Unknown Worlds stated this launch is the franchise's biggest, offering 14-20 hours of gameplay across over 10 biomes, with plans for future updates including co-op enhancements.
Now that Subnautica 2 is out, Valve's own Deadlock tops Steam's most wishlisted chart
Subnautica 2 has launched into early access on Steam, achieving significant player interest. Following its release, Valve's unreleased multiplayer shooter Deadlock has reclaimed the top spot on Steam's most wishlisted games chart. Other notable titles on the wishlist include Forza Horizon 6, Light No Fire, and Fable.
Buddies and better base building: Previewing Subnautica 2’s newly launched early access
Subnautica 2 has launched into Early Access, emphasizing exploration, base building, and co-op multiplayer for up to four players. Unknown Worlds developers highlighted new mechanics like player adaptation to the environment and a flexible save system for multiplayer sessions. The game is planned for two years of development with ongoing updates to expand its world and story.