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Tennis Manager 26 Released
Rebound CG has released Tennis Manager 26, a sports management simulation available on Windows and macOS via Steam. The game is currently offered with a 10% launch discount.
ASTRAL ASCENT LAUNCHES NEW DLC CHARACTER VOICED BY BEN STARR, ALONGSIDE FREE WEEKEND AND MAJOR FREE UPDATE
Hibernian Workshop has released a new DLC character, Arven, The Wolf Blade, for their roguelite Astral Ascent, featuring voice acting by Ben Starr. The release coincides with a free weekend on Steam from May 14th to May 18th and a major free update overhauling the game's Prowesses system for all players.
Sly Firefighting Social Deduction Game “OCTOPinbs” Launches on PC today
The social deduction game OCTOPinbs, developed by tri-Ace, Lasengle, Inc., and published by Aniplex, has launched on PC via Steam. The game features a firefighting theme where players must identify hidden Squid Artists among Octopus firefighters. A launch discount is available for two weeks, and DLC costume packs are also released.
Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster - Out Now on Steam and GOG
Dionous Games and Relatively Painless Games have launched Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster, a complete collection of the point-and-click adventure series. Available on Steam, GOG, and Itch, the game features all five episodes with revised content, full voice acting, and a built-in hint system. The collection is also verified for the Steam Deck.
Reopen Grandma's Old Potion Shop! Fantasy Idler Game『Potion Portion』 Launching on Steam this May.
Indie developer Studio CoinPocket announced that their fantasy idler game, Potion Portion, will launch on Steam for PC in May 2026. The game features a blend of low-poly and pixel art, where players manage their grandmother's potion shop, collecting and selling various magical concoctions.
Rob an Absolutely Cursed Neighborhood in Burgle Supply Company’s 1.0 Launch Today
Burgle Supply Company, a co-op horror comedy from Terrible Posture Games, has launched its 1.0 version on PC via Steam. The game features up to six players robbing neighborhoods, collecting loot, and avoiding various dangerous pets and enemies. The update includes new masks, upgrades, and levels, with Joe Mirabello, Creative Director, highlighting community feedback's role in its development.
War Robots’ Martian Robotic Games Detailed in New Trailer
Pixonic has released a new trailer detailing the Martian Robotic Games, an in-game event for their free-to-play PvP shooter War Robots. The event, inspired by global athletic competitions, arrives on May 24 and will feature new robot Shoggoth, spatial weaponry, and the R’lyeh Mothership. War Robots is available on PC via Steam and MY.GAMES, as well as mobile platforms.
The Sinking City 2 shifts the series to survival horror, and manages to be genuinely unsettling
The Sinking City 2 is shifting towards a survival horror genre, moving away from the open-world detective gameplay of its predecessor. Developer Frogwares is focusing on creating a more unsettling atmosphere with improved mechanics like looting and a more meaningful safe room system. The game is set to release this summer on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
War Robots Debuts Explosive Titan Battle Cinematic and Unveils 12.1 Update Details
MY.GAMES and Pixonic have revealed details for the upcoming War Robots 12.1 update, featuring a new 'Shadow over Shore' event set in a derelict coastal city. The update introduces a Lovecraftian-inspired sniper robot named Shoggoth, new spatial weaponry, and the R'lyeh Mothership. A new cinematic also debuted, showcasing a battle between the elite Titans Bersagliere and Atlas.
TAIVAL €1 KICKSTARTER LAUNCHES AFTER 10,000 WISHLISTS IN 10 DAYS
Finnish indie studio Bonobo Software has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their co-op adventure RPG, Taival, with an unusually low goal of €1. The game has already garnered over 10,000 Steam wishlists in 10 days and 3,000 playtesters. The studio aims to directly involve their community in funding the game's development, despite publisher advice against the low-goal campaign.
Don't Touch the Snail to Announce Release Date
Don't Touch the Snail, a desktop overlay game with permadeath mechanics, will release on May 29, 2026, for PC via Steam. A new trailer announcing the release date drops on May 14th. The game, developed by Plastic Bag Hand Man and published by Both Good, has gained significant traction online due to its unique concept of a snail chasing the player's cursor.
Better Than Dead Launches Today on Steam
Better Than Dead, a bodycam-style first-person shooter inspired by Hong Kong action cinema, has launched in Early Access on Steam for PC. The game features intense close-quarters combat, a photorealistic Hong Kong setting, and a tight, linear level design. A new launch trailer showcases the game's brutal firefights and fast-paced gunplay.
‘Beast Breaker’ adds RPG Elements to Block Smashing
Beast Breaker is a turn-based RPG that blends physics-based, pinball-like combat with a unique story. Players control a mouse who must defeat giant monsters by flinging themselves at weak points, managing limited attacks per turn. The game features unlockable weapons that alter playstyle and is available on Steam.
Nine Sols, one of our best-reviewed soulslikes, is just $12 on Steam this week
The critically acclaimed soulslike game Nine Sols is currently available for $12 on Steam, marking a 60% discount until May 18. Developed by Red Candle Games, the title offers approximately 20 hours of gameplay and has received a 92% score from PC Gamer for its compelling story and challenging boss fights.
The most wishlisted game on Steam - Subnautica 2 gets an Early Access trailer, pre-purchase and pre-loads
Subnautica 2 has reached 5 million wishlists on Steam and is currently the most wishlisted game. Pre-purchasing and pre-loads are now available, and all players will receive the Reaper Leviathan Statue blueprint at Early Access launch on May 14, 2026, for $29.99 USD. The game is also confirmed to be Steam Deck compatible.
Ambient Sounds Have Arrived in Chronicles of Vaeltaja news
Chronicles of Vaeltaja has received an update adding environmental sounds to overworld areas and enemy movement sound effects to dungeons, enhancing immersion. The update also includes improved controller support, new frame capping methods, additional NPC dialogue, and bug fixes. The game is currently available at a 25% discount on Steam and Itch.io.
The Best Co-Op Adventure Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best co-op adventure games available, focusing on titles that offer rich atmospheres, engaging stories, and rewarding gameplay for multiple players. Featured games include Bokura, Everwind, Resident Evil 5, Sea of Thieves, Divinity: Original Sin II, Reanimal, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Sea of Stars, and Split Fiction, catering to various playstyles and friend groups.
Frosty Games Fest 2026 Returns June 7 With 50+ ANZ Indie Games
Frosty Games Fest 2026 will return on June 7 with a livestream showcasing over 50 indie games from Australia and New Zealand as part of Summer Game Fest. The event will feature new game reveals, release date announcements, and gameplay premieres, viewable on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. The showcase aims to promote games made in the ANZ region and is expected to run for just under an hour.
On Sale
The PLAYISM Publisher Sale 2025 is now live on Steam, offering significant discounts on various titles. Players can save up to 82% on Deliver Us The Moon, and 20% on Docked and Everwind. The sale also features a 'pay what you want' option for Turn-Based Games.
SUBNAUTICA 2 SURPASSES 5 MILLION STEAM WISHLISTS AHEAD OF EARLY ACCESS LAUNCH
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has surpassed 5 million wishlists on Steam ahead of its May 14 Early Access launch. The studio's "First Dive Showcase" livestream drew 70,000 peak viewers and highlighted new gameplay systems, vehicles, and base-building features, including enhanced underwater lighting powered by Unreal Engine 5 and an environmental adaptation system. The game will feature optional co-op for up to four players.