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Plague Inc: Evolved DLC Aliens & Anti-Vaxxers - Out Now!
Ndemic Creations has released the 'Aliens & Anti-Vaxxers' DLC for Plague Inc: Evolved on Steam, introducing new scenarios and an alien crystal plague. The developer is also holding a franchise sale with up to 80% off. The DLC will be free during an actual alien invasion, and Leprosy is a free bonus for all players.
Avant-Garde Jazz Project PAON’s Philosophie du Soi EP Launching April 19
Avant-garde jazz project PAON, featuring vocalist Pernelle and producer Lemm, will release their debut EP "Philosophie du Soi" on April 19 via Scarlet Moon Records. The EP blends jazz, experimental music, and cinematic storytelling, drawing inspiration from theater, video games, and soundtracks like FINAL FANTASY XIII-2. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for SpaceCraft, Frostrail, Town of Zoz, Asterfel, OneState, and Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.
Nightmarish Life Sim RPG Neverway Unearths October Release Window in a Gorgeous New Trailer & Drops Free Playable Prologue on Steam - Available Now
Developer Coldblood Inc. announced that its life-simulator RPG Neverway will launch in October for PC and Nintendo Switch, with a free playable prologue now available on Steam. The game features a monochromatic pixel-art style and a soundtrack by Disasterpeace, and is funded by Outersloth.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
Saddle Up For Far Far West, The Co-op Cowboy Shooter With A Spooky Twist, Launching on Steam April 28
Far Far West, a co-op FPS cowboy shooter with supernatural elements developed by Evil Raptor and published by Fireshine Games, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 28. The game features robot cowboys battling occult creatures and offers a variety of weapons, spells, and upgrades for players to customize their bounty hunter.
Viral pirate survival game Windrose has a release date, and it's very, very soon
The viral pirate survival game Windrose has announced its early access release date for April 14. The PvE survival adventure allows players to build bases, grow crews, and explore dungeons solo or with up to four friends. The game has gained significant traction, ranking high on Steam's Most Wishlisted chart.
Forget Stardew Valley's cozy vibes. New farming sim Crop keeps you "on edge," and I can't get enough of it
Crop is a new farming simulation game that blends the mechanics of titles like Stardew Valley with the unsettling atmosphere of Twin Peaks and the cosmic horror of Dredge. Players are trapped in a nightmarish rural town, tasked with running a farm while uncovering dark secrets and dealing with oppressive weather and townsfolk. The game emphasizes tactile, demanding work, drawing comparisons to the intentionality of the Dark Souls series, and is expected to offer a 15-hour playthrough with a focus on narrative mystery.
Multiplayer Space Sandbox SpaceCraft Launcing in Early Access May 20
Shiro Games' multiplayer space sandbox game, SpaceCraft, is launching in Steam Early Access on May 20. The game allows players to explore an immense universe, build and customize their ships, and automate production. Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games, stated that the game aims to provide players with the tools to shape a player-driven universe at their own pace.
Brutal Co-Op Survival FPS Frostrail Steam Playtest Beginning April 16
FakeFish and Shiro Unlimited's co-op survival FPS Frostrail will have a Steam Playtest from April 16th to April 27th. Players will explore a frozen wasteland, craft weapons, and engage in intense combat from their train base. Lead Designer Ez Jämsen highlighted the game's tense survival loop and hostile world.
RAISE ANCHOR! WINDROSE, THE SWASHBUCKLING SURVIVAL-ADVENTURE GAME, SETS SAIL INTO PC EARLY ACCESS ON APRIL 14
Windrose, a co-op pirate survival-adventure game developed by Windrose Crew, is launching into Early Access on April 14 for PC platforms including Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features solo or up to four-player co-op, with players taking on the role of a captain seeking revenge in a vast open world filled with quests, souls-lite combat, naval battles, and base building.
Devolver Digital Makes Contact with New STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Trailer, Reveals Alien Wildlife Awaiting Discovery - Open Beta Signups Now Live
Devolver Digital and System Era Softworks have announced STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, a new standalone game in the Astroneer universe. An open beta is now available for signups on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with the game also slated for PC and Nintendo Switch 2. The trailer showcases alien wildlife players will encounter on the planet Tephra.
‘over the hill’ climbs past one million wishlists on steam
The off-road exploration game 'over the hill' has surpassed one million wishlists on Steam. A closed playtest will be held from April 24-26, and a new trailer revealed the 'algeria' region. The game is set to launch on Steam in 2026, with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch versions to follow.
‘We Were Here Tomorrow’ Launches Surprise Demo TODAY on Steam
Total Mayhem Games has surprise-released a limited-time demo for their upcoming cooperative puzzle game, We Were Here Tomorrow, on Steam. The demo, available for one week, offers a glimpse into the game's retro-futuristic setting and asymmetric puzzle-solving gameplay. The full game is slated for release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S later in 2026.
Kiln: Double Fine Shares Their Favorite Pots as Open Beta Goes Live
Double Fine's pottery brawler, Kiln, has launched its Open Beta Throwdown on Steam, allowing players to participate until April 11. The game, which features online multiplayer where players inhabit and battle with crafted clay pots, is set to officially release on April 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and Steam, launching day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Over the Hill devs are celebrating reaching 1 million Steam wishlists by giving you a chance to play the Mudrunner-like…
The off-road exploration game Over the Hill has surpassed one million wishlists on Steam. Developed by Funselektor and Strelka Games, the title is inspired by Mudrunner and focuses on exploration and completing tasks rather than racing. A console version is planned after its Steam debut, with a release window set for 2026.
Open-world pirate survival game with over 1.5 million Steam wishlists, Windrose, finally has a release date, and it's sailing into early access next week
The open-world pirate survival game Windrose will launch into early access on April 14 for PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Stove. The game features co-op gameplay, ship-to-ship combat, a variety of weapons, and a 'soulslite' combat system.
Battle royale typing game Final Sentence now available
The battle royale typing game Final Sentence has been released for PC on Steam. Developed by Polden Publishing, the game combines fast-paced typing mechanics with the competitive nature of the battle royale genre.
1000xResist devs reveal their wild-looking second game about convincing an AI it's not human
Developer Sunset Visitor has revealed its second game, Prove You're Human, a narrative adventure set in the far future. Players must convince an AI that it is not alive, while the protagonist is a digital clone, raising ethical questions. The game features unique graphics incorporating real-world footage of Vancouver and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Dead as Disco Launches May 5 in Early Access with Rhythm-Driven Beat ’Em Up Action; New Trailer Shows Off
Dead as Disco will launch in Early Access on May 5, 2026, for PC via Steam, blending rhythm mechanics with beat 'em up combat. Players control Charlie Disco, a former music icon, fighting former bandmates in music-driven encounters. The Early Access version will include a portion of the campaign, boss fights, unlockable abilities, and music tracks, with plans for multiplayer co-op and more content over the next year.
One of Steam's most successful Pokémon-likes is doing a Palworld
Crema Games announced Temtem: Pioneers, an open-world survival crafting adventure featuring creature collection and battling, drawing comparisons to Palworld. The game will allow players to gather materials, craft equipment, build bases, and explore new biomes with their tameable creatures. Temtem: Pioneers is coming to PC via Steam and has launched a Kickstarter campaign.
