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Hotel Architect Checks Ready for Grand 1.0 Opening on May 14
Wired Productions and Pathos Interactive announced that Hotel Architect will launch its full 1.0 version on May 14, following a successful Early Access period. The update introduces Custom Sandbox Mode, two new locations in Germany and the UK, a couples system, and various gameplay improvements. The game is available on Steam and will be priced at £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99 with a launch discount.
World Premiere Reveal - Mojo Party
Affordance Studios and Gambit Digital have officially unveiled Mojo Party, a fast-paced multiplayer party game centered on pop culture and creativity, powered by WatchMojo. The game will be revealed during the Galaxies Gaming Showcase on April 16, 2026, with its Steam page also going live for wishlisting. Mojo Party supports up to 16 players, utilizes mobile devices as controllers, and will be free-to-play with optional themed content expansions.
The Caribou Trail Reveals New Trailer and Release Date at Galaxies Gaming Showcase
Unreliable Narrators revealed a new trailer and release date for their upcoming game, The Caribou Trail, during the Galaxies Gaming Showcase. The first-person narrative adventure set during World War I will launch on May 14, 2026, for Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
Frostrail, Brutal Co-op Survival FPS, Debuts Playtest on Steam
Frostrail, a co-op survival FPS developed by FakeFish and published by Shiro Unlimited, has launched its first public playtest on Steam. Players can experience the brutal winter survival gameplay, including operating a steam-powered train, scavenging for resources, and engaging in combat against Revenants. The game is set to launch in Early Access later in 2026.
INFAMOUS KEEPERS REVEALED: DEFEND YOUR DUNGEON OR LOSE YOUR JOB TRYING!
Goblinz Studio has revealed Infamous Keepers, a new tower defense and tactical roguelite set in the Legend of Keepers universe. Players will act as Dungeon Keepers defending their domain against heroes, managing employees, and upgrading defenses. The game is set to launch on PC via Steam in Q1 2027.
North Hunt is Now Live in Early Access
NewGen Studio has launched its multiplayer social deduction game, North Hunt, into Early Access on Steam for PC. The game expands on the deception-driven gameplay of West Hunt, featuring a Viking village setting where players must blend in as NPCs or act as Chiefs to identify them. North Hunt supports various team sizes and custom game modes, with the developers planning to continue its development based on community feedback.
Northernlion and offbrand games to publish social deduction roguelike Demon Bluff
Offbrand games and streamer Northernlion are partnering to publish the social deduction roguelike Demon Bluff, set for release in 2026. Northernlion will directly fund development, provide feedback, and create marketing content. The game is currently in a Steam playtest and has garnered significant wishlists and player engagement.
FROM EX FALL GUYS & GANG BEASTS DEVS… TASK TIME OUT NOW
Wired Productions and ReadGraves have surprise-launched Task Time, a party game inspired by shows like Takeshi's Castle. Available now on PC via Steam, the game is free to play for the first 48 hours, featuring up to eight players in chaotic, physics-based challenges. Developed by some of the minds behind Fall Guys and Gang Beasts, Task Time will cost $4.95 after the promotional period.
Prime Monster launches May 4
The political roguelike deckbuilder Prime Monster is set to launch on PC via Steam on May 4. The game is published by Prime Monster.
Swan Song Shares a True Story of Family and Loss, Launching June 4th
Business Goose Studios announced that its musical puzzle game Swan Song, inspired by a true personal story, will launch on Steam on June 4th. The game features a calming puzzle design set inside a music box, with a soundtrack by Jamal Green, and explores themes of grief, memories, and loss. This follows the studio's previous success with the indie hit Sizeable.
Task Time now available in Early Access
The multiplayer party game Task Time has launched in Early Access for PC on Steam. The game is now available for players to purchase and experience ahead of its full release.
Wishlist Wednesday Gives Indie Devs a Weekly Boost on Steam
Wishlist Wednesday is a community event on Steam designed to help indie developers gain visibility for their games. Developers share their game title, gameplay footage, and Steam wishlist link, with the community helping to boost exposure for titles that might otherwise be overlooked. This initiative highlights the importance of grassroots support and collaboration in the competitive indie game market.
Korean Post-Apocalypse Meets 90s Theme Park Mystery in New Horror Bundle
A new bundle on Steam combines the horror games Ground Zero and Crow Country, developed by SFB Games. Ground Zero features post-apocalyptic survival horror in South Korea, while Crow Country offers a 1990s theme park mystery. The bundle aims to showcase the strengths of indie horror through complementary storytelling and atmospheres, offering a discount even for players who already own one of the games.
Plinko-Style Roguelike Strategy PC Hit Nubby’s Number Factory Is Out on Mobile
Nubby's Number Factory, a PC roguelike strategy game, has been released on mobile platforms. Developed by MogDogBlog Productions, the game features a Plinko-style mechanic where players generate and scale numbers under strict quotas. Both a paid version and a free lite version are available on the Google Play Store, with full controller support planned for a future update.
Pokemon and Palworld clone Pickmos removed from Steam: "We are revising the game to ensure a controversy-free…
The game Pickmos, which was accused of being a clone of Palworld and Pokemon, has been removed from Steam. Its publisher, Networkgo, intervened due to player feedback and concerns about asset flipping and design theft. The developer, PocketGame, is revising the game for a controversy-free experience and will re-release it after publisher approval.
ShantyTown Launches Today on Steam, Inviting Players to Build Unique, Living Dioramas in Unexpected Spaces
ShantyTown, a diorama-building game developed by Erik Rempen of Silk Softworks and published by Kinephantom, has launched on Steam. The game focuses on intuitive placement and creating dense, living neighborhoods with an adaptive soundtrack by Macroblank. It is available for USD 14.99 with a 10% launch discount for two weeks.
Warp Into Retro-Futuristic Mayhem — ZPF Soars onto Steam and Consoles Today
The shoot 'em up game ZPF has launched today on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S for $9.99. Developed by ZPF Team and published by Mega Cat Studios, the game features retro-futuristic visuals, challenging bosses, and a high-energy soundtrack. ZPF is also Steam Deck verified and includes updates from its acclaimed Genesis debut.
Solo dev livestreams the moment his wife learns his 4-year indie project made $600k on Steam in just one month: "She didn't think it would be this much"
A solo developer known as Cakez has revealed to his wife that his four-year passion project, the tower defense game Tangy TD, has earned over $600,000 on Steam in its first month. The game, built on a custom engine, has achieved significant success, with players spending an average of 1 hour and 15 minutes in-game.
OPUS: Prism Peak Launches Today on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam
OPUS: Prism Peak, a photo-adventure game from Shueisha Games and SIGONO INC., has launched today on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. A 10% launch discount is available for a limited time across all platforms. The game features Japanese voice actors and new Spirit characters.
Lucky Tower Ultimate Leaves Early Access with Full 1.0 Launch and New Endgame
Studio Seufz and AMC Games have launched Lucky Tower Ultimate out of Early Access for PC and Nintendo Switch. The full release introduces new endgame content, locations, voice lines, and music, building on over a decade of development since its Flash game origins. A launch discount is available until April 30, 2026.