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150+ game devs promote “Fake OS” Steam tag for InterfaceX26 Steam Sale & Showcase
Over 150 game developers and publishers are collaborating on InterfaceX26, a week-long Steam sale and livestream event from April 27 to May 4. The initiative aims to establish "Fake OS" as an official Steam tag for games that simulate operating systems or digital interfaces. Players can support the campaign by tagging relevant games on Steam.
War Robots Celebrating 12 Years with Martian Robotic Games Event
War Robots is celebrating its 12th anniversary with the Martian Robotic Games event, available in Update 12.0 across all platforms. Players can choose a faction and compete in battles for in-game rewards. Pixonic and MY.GAMES highlighted the importance of community trust and technological evolution in maintaining a live-service game for over a decade.
DICE THRONE DIGITAL: THE COMMUNITY TAKES THE THRONE AS $100K KICKSTARTER GOES LIVE
Nerd Ninjas has launched a $100,000 Kickstarter campaign for Dice Throne Digital, aiming to bring the popular tabletop game to Steam, mobile, and Meta Quest with cross-platform play. Backers will receive early access and opportunities to influence development, with rewards including founder credits and exclusive content. The digital version will feature eight iconic heroes and introduce new game modes like a roguelite Campaign mode.
Disney yank a bunch of games from Steam, including bonafide classics Star Wars: Dark Forces, Outlaws and High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance
Disney has removed 15 games from Steam, including classic titles like Star Wars: Dark Forces and Outlaws, along with other Disney-branded and 20th Century Games titles. This marks the second wave of delistings this year, with licensing issues being the likely cause. Some of these games, like Dark Forces, have received remasters.
Guide Froggo Through a World Made Out of Sticky Notes in Walk The Frog
Walk The Frog, an upcoming indie point-and-click puzzle game from Walk The Frog Studio, will be released on May 21st, 2026, for PC and Mac via Steam. The game features hand-drawn sticky note art and follows the character Froggo on a journey home, with a focus on puzzles and themes of friendship.
Elemental-driven Zelda-like "Elementallis" Comes to PC and Consoles Apr 28th
AnKae Games announced that their Zelda-like action-adventure game, Elementallis, will be released on April 28th, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles. The game features real-time combat with elemental magic, challenging temples, and a story focused on self-discovery and healing a broken world.
Warhammer Classics brings old Warhammer games back to PC — MP3s & NPCs
Boutique publisher SNEG, in partnership with Games Workshop, has launched 'Warhammer Classics,' bringing 20 classic Warhammer titles back to PC via Steam. Seven of these games are making their Steam debut. The collection aims to preserve and celebrate Warhammer's foundational PC games, with discounts and bundles available for a limited time.
KRAFTON Out as Subnautica 2 Publisher?
KRAFTON is no longer listed as the publisher for Subnautica 2 on its Steam store page, a change that reportedly occurred on April 7th. The article notes this development following a previous announcement where KRAFTON was confirmed as the publisher.
Quoteworthy
Employees of the Epic Games Store have stated that many users primarily engaged with the platform to claim free game giveaways. Once these promotions concluded, a significant portion of these users reportedly returned to using Steam. This suggests that free game offerings were a primary driver for user acquisition and engagement on the Epic Games Store.
Graveyard Keeper's free giveaway made the publisher at least $250,000 in DLC sales
tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik revealed that a free giveaway of Graveyard Keeper resulted in approximately $250,000 in DLC sales, primarily from PC players. This promotion also significantly boosted wishlists for the upcoming sequel, Graveyard Keeper 2, reaching 400,000 on Steam during the giveaway period.
Upcoming Mobile Title Barbie: Horse Ride & Rescue Is Bringing the Barbie Fever Back!
PikPok and Mattel are releasing Barbie: Horse Ride & Rescue on mobile on June 16th, 2026, with PC and Nintendo Switch versions to follow in 2027. The game features players creating characters to help rescue and rehabilitate horses in Moonrise Valley, with activities like grooming, customization, and racing.
15 more Disney games delisted from Steam, including the original Star Wars: Dark Forces and 1997's Outlaws
Fifteen additional Disney-branded games, including Star Wars: Dark Forces and Outlaws, have been delisted from Steam. This follows a previous delisting of 14 titles three months prior. The reasons for the delistings are unclear, though speculation points to a potential shift towards Epic Games Store exclusivity as part of Disney's investment in Epic.
The Classic is Back: Outlive 25 Has a Launch Date for Late April
Continuum Entertainment announced that Outlive 25, a remastered version of the original real-time strategy title, will launch on PC via Steam on April 30, with CriticalLeap as publisher. The remaster includes updated graphics, audio, a redesigned interface, online multiplayer, and balance adjustments based on community feedback. The original game, Outlive, was released in 2000 and published in North America and Europe by Take-Two Interactive.
Giving your game away on Steam can earn you $250,000 in a few days, says Graveyard Keeper publisher: "Makes sense…
tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik revealed that making Graveyard Keeper free on Steam has led to significant success, including over 40,000 concurrent players and propelling the sequel to 400,000 wishlists. The strategy has also generated nearly $250,000 from DLC sales for the original game on Steam alone.
Marathon’s season 1 midseason patch notes are massive and full of all sorts of big changes
Bungie has released a substantial mid-season update for Marathon's first season, introducing numerous changes and new features. The update includes buffs and tweaks to Runner Shells, five new Implant perks, weapon balancing, and quality-of-life improvements such as the addition of Depleted Self-Revive Kits and Mercy Kits. New content also features the C.A.R.R.I. Initiative, rewarding players for completing contracts and exfiltrating together.
Lost Lures arrives on Steam with public playtest now open
Lost Lures, a stylized fishing game developed by Hatfuls Creative and published by Bonus Stage, has launched its Steam page with a public playtest now open. The game emphasizes observation and understanding of fish behavior over reflexes, set in authentic Finnish landscapes. Player feedback during the playtest will help shape the game's mechanics.
SET SAIL FOR ADVENTURE! WINDROSE, THE SWASHBUCKLING PIRATE GAME, IS OUT NOW IN PC EARLY ACCESS
The co-op pirate survival-adventure game Windrose has launched into Early Access on PC platforms including Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Kraken Express, the game allows players to explore a massive open world, engage in naval battles, and build their own pirate haven. A 10% launch discount is available for a limited time.
IT Witch Case Launches on Steam: Survive 20 Days in Haunted Office
IT Witch Case, a new horror-survival game, has launched on Steam, challenging players to survive 20 workdays in a haunted IT company. Currently playable as a Project Manager, the game plans to add more character classes and features like Steam Cloud saves in future updates, with new classes expected in late 2026 or early 2027.
Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville Is Out Now on PC!
Toge Productions and The Wild Gentlemen have released Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville on PC via Steam and GOG. This visual novel adventure puts players in the roles of Moses and Plato, a detective duo tasked with solving a murder aboard the luxurious Clawville Express while protecting an ambassador on a peace mission. The game features detective work, suspect interrogation, and exploration with limited action points.
Inner Voice Arrives April 30 on Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store.
Dionous Games and X Interactive announced that the first-person horror adventure game Inner Voice will launch on April 30, 2026, for PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. The game features atmospheric storytelling, story puzzles, and multiple endings, with no combat.
