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Caromble! is out now on Steam & GOG
Crimson Owl Studios has released its 3D physics-based action puzzler Caromble! on Steam and GOG after nearly 20 years of development. The game features a blend of brick breaking, pinball, and platforming, and introduces a new Daily Run mode with global leaderboards. A launch week competition is also being held from April 22 to April 28.
Despite microtransaction woes at launch, MMO sequel Aion 2 will go global this year
NCSoft's MMO sequel Aion 2, which launched last year with criticisms regarding its microtransaction model, is set to receive a global release on PC via Steam in 2026. Despite initial mixed reception, the game has reportedly been financially successful, prompting the international launch across North America, South America, Japan, and Europe.
Pragmata "feels like a spiritual successor to the Xbox 360 and PS3 era of third-person action games," analyst says, and its "staggering" 1 million sales in 2 days come as no surprise
Pragmata has achieved a remarkable 1 million sales in just two days, a success attributed to Capcom's accumulated player trust and the game's $60 price point. Analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics highlighted that the game feels like a spiritual successor to Xbox 360 and PS3 era third-person action titles, offering a focused 12-hour experience that appeals to core gamers and Millennials.
Only 3 Days to Go! "Funimal" Joins INDIE Live Expo 2026; Biggest 30% OFF Sale Starts April 25
IXILL LLC announced that their slide puzzle game, Funimal: Fusion Animal, will be featured at INDIE Live Expo 2026. To coincide with the event, the game will receive its largest discount to date, a 30% off sale on Steam and Nintendo Switch, starting April 25.
Major Score System Update Launching April 28, 2026
KT.SOFTWARE announced a major scoring system update for CyberBlocker Complete Edition, launching on April 28, 2026, for Steam and coinciding with console releases on April 29-30, 2026. The update revamps the scoring to reward aggressive play and strategic decision-making, enhancing replayability for score attacks.
Roguelite poker deckbuilder King’s Well revealed before the Indie Live Expo showcase
Turkish indie studio Fire Brick Games has revealed its upcoming roguelite poker deckbuilder, King's Well, ahead of its showcase at the Indie Live Expo. The game, which will be released soon on Steam, features a blend of deck-building mechanics and poker strategy, with a demo planned for release shortly. Fire Brick Games will also announce another title, One Last Hand, at the event.
Earth Day 2026: Release date announcement of «The Guardian of Nature», the mycelium-themed cozy point-and-click puzzle adventure game.
Inlusio Interactive announced that its debut game, The Guardian of Nature, will fully release on May 21, 2026, on Steam, exiting Early Access. This hand-drawn, hand-animated point-and-click puzzle adventure focuses on mycelium networks and ecological themes. The studio has partnered with PlanetPlay's 'Battle for the Habitats' initiative to support ecosystem protection.
Monster Hunting Simulation Featuring Bigfoot Now Available on Steam at 20% Discount - GameHaunt
The survival horror game Bigfoot Hunting has launched on Steam for PC, featuring a limited-time 20% discount that brings the price down to $11.99. Players must track, trap, and outwit Bigfoot in a tense single-player experience that emphasizes preparation and risk. The developers are hosting a live stream on the Steam store page throughout launch week.
Analys: 500 000 Forza Horizon 6-förbokningar – bara på Steam
Analysts estimate that Forza Horizon 6 has already reached 500,000 pre-orders on Steam alone, suggesting it could surpass the player counts of its predecessors. The game's setting in Japan and the four-and-a-half-year gap since the last installment are cited as reasons for its anticipated popularity. Forza Horizon 6 is set to release on May 19 for Xbox Series, PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), and later for PlayStation 5, also available on Game Pass.
Clockwork Ambrosia Launches May 12 on Steam
Realmsoft and OI Games announced that Clockwork Ambrosia, a weapon-building Metroidvania, will launch on PC via Steam on May 12, 2026. After 14 years in development, the game features a modular weapon system, steampunk-inspired environments, and a story about an airship engineer stranded on a mysterious island.
MotorSlice gets May 2026 release on consoles and PC — MP3s & NPCs
MotorSlice, an action-adventure game featuring parkour and combat, is set to release on May 5 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Developed by Regular Studio and Top Hat Studios, Inc., the game casts players as a girl named P who must use her chainsaw and agility to survive a post-apocalyptic world filled with rogue machines. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Kingdom Come Dev Donates Steam Sales to Save Real Castle
Warhorse Studios is donating $1 from every Steam sale of Kingdom Come: Deliverance this week to help preserve Pirkštejn Castle in the Czech Republic, which inspired the game's setting. This initiative aims to blend entertainment with historical preservation, potentially serving as a model for other developers working with historical settings.
Scarlet Skips Turns a Simple Jump Rope Game Into a Roguelike Score Chaser
Scarlet Skips transforms a simple jump rope game into a roguelike score chaser with one-button gameplay focused on timing and quick reactions. Players can achieve higher scores through random upgrades that alter each run, making the experience replayable. The game is now available on Steam.
Visual Arts Launches Visual Arts Scripts Brand, Reveals Sayagatari – Promise of the Cursed Blade – for 2026
Visual Arts has launched a new brand, Visual Arts Scripts, and revealed three upcoming titles. The first, Sayagatari – Promise of the Cursed Blade –, is a romance visual novel set for a 2026 release on PC. Two other titles, Tekkai Jousai no Haika and Honjou Rendoku to Ushinawareta Ikou, are also in development, though without confirmed release windows.
Visual Novel 'Campus Notes -forget me not.-' Set to Be Delisted from Steam
Dogenzaka Lab, D3PUBLISHER, and developer 4th cluster have announced that the visual novel Campus Notes -forget me not.- and its original soundtrack will be delisted from Steam soon. While no specific date was given, players who already own the game will retain access. The game is a sci-fi visual novel set at the University of Tsukuba, featuring a story about memory loss and multiple endings.
Age of Mythology: Retold - Obsidian Mirror Released; Free Weekend Announced
The DLC 'Obsidian Mirror' has been released for the strategy remake Age of Mythology: Retold, adding new content. The game is available on PC via Steam, and a free weekend has also been announced.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, with discounts including 90% off Dead Island 2, 60% off Duskers, 75% off The Knightling, and 30% off Vampire Survivors. Additionally, a 'Ultimate Giga Cosmos Bundle' is available with a pay-what-you-want model.
'IP That Will Captivate the World': A New Juggernaut Has Just Entered Japanese Game Publishing
Toei, a major Japanese entertainment company known for anime like Dragon Ball and One Piece, has launched a new video game publishing arm called Toei Games. Initially focusing on PC releases via Steam, the company plans to expand to consoles and aims to create entirely new intellectual properties rather than relying on existing ones. Toei Games will collaborate with both Japanese and global developers to establish itself as a new pillar of the company's entertainment business.
Don't panic, highly anticipated sequel Aion 2 will come to Steam later this year
NC America has confirmed that the highly anticipated MMORPG Aion 2 will launch on Steam later this year, approximately 18 years after the original game's release. The game will feature servers across North America, South America, Europe, and Japan, with support for multiple languages including English, German, French, and Spanish.
Toei Getting Into Publishing Games
Toei has established a new division, Toei Games, which will focus on developing and publishing original intellectual property for PC via Steam, and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The company plans to reveal its first title on April 24, 2026, with no release window yet announced. Kairosoft, known for simulation titles, designed the Toei Games logo.
