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Google Removes Doki Doki Literature Club from Play Store Without Explanation
Google has removed the critically acclaimed indie game Doki Doki Literature Club from the Google Play Store without providing a specific explanation to developer Team Salvato, citing a Terms of Service violation. The removal has sparked community backlash, with many criticizing the lack of human review and transparency in the decision-making process, especially given the game's themes of digital manipulation and loss of agency.
Get some great tower defense games in a fresh Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle has launched a new 'Tower Defense 2' bundle featuring a collection of highly-rated tower defense games available on Steam. The bundle includes titles such as Thronefall, Orcs Must Die 3 Complete, and Kingdom Rush Origins, with options to pay different price tiers for varying game selections. A coupon for Kingdom Rush 5 Alliance TD is also included.
Fight Life: Vanguard is Out Now on Steam!
Two Cakes Studio announced that the tactical turn-based RPG Fight Life: Vanguard, developed by StartImpulse, is now available on Steam for PC. The game features pixel art visuals, a dark fantasy setting, and three difficulty levels. It is also planned for release on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Crimson Desert turns a beloved bug into a feature and makes its bonus protagonists actually worth using
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, reintroducing a popular dodge flight glitch as a new skill called 'Focused Aerial Roll.' The patch also adds a weapon display toggle, faster fast-forwarding, improved fast travel, and enhancements to characters Oongka and Damiane, making them more useful for exploration. Additional improvements include new camera settings, upgraded lock-on mechanics, and various UI and graphics adjustments.
Windrose release countdown: Exact date and time
The sea-faring pirate adventure game Windrose is set to launch in early access on Tuesday, April 14. Developed by Windrose Crew, the game has garnered significant popularity, exceeding one million wishlists on Steam. The article provides a countdown to the global release, detailing specific times across various time zones.
Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.
Opus: Prism Peak Gets New Trailer Ahead of April 16 Release
Opus: Prism Peak, a story-driven photography adventure game developed by Sigono and published by Shueisha Games, is set to release on April 16, 2026, for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. A new trailer showcases the game's painterly visual style and narrative, which follows a former photojournalist exploring a surreal realm called the Dusklands.
Windrose Enters PC Early Access on April 14
The co-op pirate survival-adventure game Windrose will launch in Early Access on April 14 for PC platforms including Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Windrose Crew, the game features solo or up to four-player co-op, blending land and sea exploration, naval combat, base building, and character progression.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including the Plague Inc. franchise. Shotgun Farmers is available with a 60% discount, StarRupture with 20% off, and DEAD LETTER DEPT. with 35% off.
Kiln Open Beta is Now Available on Steam
The online pottery brawler Kiln, developed by Double Fine Productions, is now available in an Open Beta Throwdown on Steam until April 11th. The game features 4v4 battles where players use crafted clay pots to douse opponents' kilns. Kiln officially launches on April 23rd for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC, with preorders including cosmetic bonuses and a promise of no microtransactions locking gameplay content.
Samson Roadmap Revealed, Next Update Focuses on Stability, Polish and Feedback
Liquid Swords has announced a roadmap for its game Samson, with two patches scheduled for April 15th and 22nd. The upcoming updates will focus on improving stability, gameplay polish, and incorporating player feedback. While currently exclusive to PC, console versions are being considered.
GTA 5 Activation Bug on Steam? Here’s the Weird Fix That Worked for Me!
A user encountered a frustrating activation bug with Grand Theft Auto V on Steam, where the game repeatedly asked for activation despite being previously installed and activated. After trying common solutions like deleting game folders and reinstalling, the issue was surprisingly resolved by resyncing the Windows system clock.
New PC Horror Point-and-Click Cult Vacui Is a Race Against the Clock
The point-and-click survival horror game Cult Vacui has been released on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and itch.io. Developed by Dionous Games and LBRTY Games, the game features handcrafted pixel art and is set on the island of Barra, Scotland, where players must race against time to stop a cult ritual.
PC Gamer's 'first can't-miss cozy game of 2026' has gone missing on Steam, and some players think…
The cozy game Starsand Island has been temporarily removed from Steam due to the unauthorized use of visual elements from a classic title, suspected to be Tetris, in its mini-game section. Developer Seed Sparkle Lab is submitting a new build with the offending content removed and will offer an in-game outfit as compensation to existing owners. This incident follows a previous issue with fake positive user reviews shortly after the game's February debut.
👑 Monarchs at Play - 4X in just one hour - Playtesting starts 🏛️
Indie studio MixedMoonGames announced that the playtest for their new 4X strategy game, Monarchs at Play, will begin on April 24th, 2026. The game is designed for short, one-hour sessions and players can sign up for the playtest via Steam. Monarchs at Play is scheduled for release at the end of 2026.
Wobble Wobble Launches on Steam: Devs Want Your Intel
Team Baeb Sae has launched Wobble Wobble on Steam and is actively seeking player feedback for future updates, including stage ideas. This community-driven approach aims to improve the game post-launch by leveraging player insights. The developers have established multiple communication channels to gather this intel.
Broken Sword devs showered in $400,000 after promising to drop AI upscaling and draw 55,000 frames by hand for…
Revolution Software's Kickstarter for the Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror remaster has surpassed its funding goal by over 500%, reaching over $422,000 USD. The success comes after the studio decided to drop AI upscaling in favor of redrawing all 55,000 frames by hand, a decision that has been met with strong community support. Studio head Charles Cecil stated that AI cannot replicate the subtle characterization and human expressions that their team of classical animators can provide.
Doki Doki Literature Club Removed from the Google Play Store Four Months After Its Launch
Doki Doki Literature Club has been removed from the Google Play Store due to alleged violations of Google's Terms of Service regarding sensitive topics like depression and suicide. Developers Serenity Forge and creator Dan Salvato disagree with the removal, stating the game's intent is to explore these themes constructively. The game remains available on other platforms, and the team is seeking ways to bring it back to Android without censoring its content.
Indie dev who lives in a village of 1,000 people stunned as over 250,000 Steam users buy his roguelike: "It's…
An indie developer known as Rafa, who lives in a village of 1,000 people, was stunned to see his roguelike game, Dwarves: Glory, Death, and Loot, sell over 250,000 copies on Steam. The game, a mix of RPG, roguelike, and auto-battler elements, gained significant traction after its Early Access launch and has continued to grow in popularity. Rafa, who initially didn't see game development as a viable career path, learned that anyone can release and succeed with a game on Steam.
Popular Stardew Valley-like Starsand Island removed from Steam for using "visual elements from a classic title" without permission, devs say they've already sent a new build to Valve
Starsand Island has been temporarily removed from Steam due to the developer, Seed Sparkle Lab, using unauthorized visual elements from a classic title in its mini-game section. The studio has submitted a new build without the infringing content and will offer free DLC to all players. The game, which launched in February and received positive reviews, is expected to return to the platform after Steam's review process.
