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A Rat’s Quest Season 1 Drops on Steam: Indie Devs Pour Their Hearts Into Mat’s Journey
A Rat's Quest – The Way Back Home | Season 1, an episodic adventure game developed by Michael HG, has launched on Steam. The game focuses on Mat's journey to find his way home, emphasizing heartfelt storytelling over trending mechanics. The developers express excitement about sharing their passion project, which aims to build a connection with players for future seasons.
Ahead of its full remaster, the most relaxing building game ever is yours for free on Steam, but be quick
House Flipper is available for free on Steam ahead of its full remaster, the House Flipper Remastered Collection, launching in Q2 2026. Players can claim the original game for free before April 6, 2024, and receive a discount on the upcoming remastered version. Developer Frozen Way is also conducting a playtest and gathering feedback for the remaster.
New Crimson Desert patch brings a huge storage upgrade, but waves goodbye to its best flight trick
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, significantly increasing private storage capacity from 240 to 1,000 slots and reintroducing a helmet visibility toggle. The update also allows players to revert to classic movement controls and fast travel to Abyss Nexuses while moving, though a popular flight trick has been removed. The patch is now live on PC platforms including Steam and the Epic Games Store.
ALL WILL FALL Launches with 300K Wishlists and Zero Hype
Despite accumulating over 300,000 wishlists and receiving positive reviews from outlets like Netto's Game Room, The Wand Report, and Analog Stick Gaming, the indie city-builder ALL WILL FALL is launching with minimal public attention. The article highlights the disconnect between AAA game hype and the quiet release of quality indie titles, questioning the industry's focus and the attention economy's impact on game discovery.
ALL WILL FALL Launches on Steam with Demo Progress Transfer and Killer Bundles
ALL WILL FALL has launched on Steam with a smart strategy that includes transferring demo progress, achievements, and saves to the full game. The title is available with a 15% discount and is also featured in bundles with Frostpunk and Against the Storm, offering further savings for players interested in the survival city builder genre. The developers have also implemented a rollback option for the demo and a sandbox mode for players using old saves to avoid potential bugs.
Indie Dev Drops New Game With Steam Sale Strategy That’s Actually Smart
Indie developer ugoku00 has launched its new adult visual novel, Rock-Hard Rehab: How to Survive a Hospital Harem, on Steam with a smart series sale strategy. The new game is discounted by 20%, while older titles in the series receive deeper discounts of up to 55%. This approach aims to attract new players with lower-priced older games, encouraging them to purchase the new release and leveraging Steam's algorithms for better visibility.
Playstack Unveils Official Gameplay Reveal Video for Mortal Shell II - GameHaunt
Mortal Shell II is set to launch in late 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with an open beta planned for Summer 2026 on Steam. Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry revealed the soulslike action RPG's first gameplay footage at the Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2025, showcasing its signature shell-swapping combat and grim atmosphere. The standalone sequel promises a refined experience with smoother animations and new shells, and players can sign up for the beta on the official website.
Terminal War: An Indie Shooter Inspired by The Last of Us 2 Factions - GameHaunt
Terminal War is an upcoming indie tactical third-person shooter targeting PC via Steam Early Access, with a planned development cycle of 12 to 18 months. The game emphasizes slow, realistic combat and teamwork over fast-paced action, featuring 4v4 multiplayer matches in a war-torn 1990s America. Developers aim to provide a more strategic experience than mainstream shooters like Call of Duty and Apex Legends.
Stiff Neck: Mind-Bending Psychological Thriller Drops on Steam
Stellar Artificer has released their psychological thriller game, Stiff Neck, on Steam for PC, macOS, Linux, and SteamOS. The game features a "unique psychological boxing journey" with over 100,000 words of content, multiple story routes, and six different endings, offering an estimated 2-5 hours of playtime.
Ubisoft-Published Hack-and-Slash Roguelike 'Morbid Metal' Enters Early Access April 8 on Steam
Ubisoft and SCREEN JUICE announced that their roguelike hack-and-slash game Morbid Metal will enter Early Access on PC via Steam on April 8, 2026. The game will feature real-time character shifting, mid-run customization, and meta-progression systems. The Early Access roadmap will be revealed on April 17.
MUSYNX: RETURN Hits Steam Today with Launch Discount
MUSYNX: RETURN, a new rhythm game, has launched on Steam with a launch discount and a special bundle offer for owners of MUSYNX: Forever Friends. The game aims to deliver solid timing mechanics and a good track selection, building on the reputation of the MUSYNX series. Its release contributes to the growing rhythm game scene on PC.
All Will Fall Launches on Steam With Physics-Based City Building and Vertical Survival
All Will Fall, a physics-based city builder with vertical survival elements, has launched on Steam for $29.99, with a 15% discount available. Developed by All Parts Connected and published by tinyBuild, the game challenges players to build towering settlements in a flooded world, balancing expansion, infrastructure, and faction needs. It features eight official scenarios, a sandbox mode, Steam Workshop integration, and a community map editor at launch.
Snap & Grab Launches April 24 on Steam
Snap & Grab, a photo-driven crime adventure game by No Goblin, is set to launch on Steam on April 24. The game will release in five episodes, with the first episode arriving this month and the remaining four planned for release through summer and fall 2026. Players will explore new locations, take photos to plan heists, and recruit henchmen.
Shrapnel Introduces First Battle Pass With New Operators and Weapon Skins
Shrapnel has launched its first Battle Pass, introducing new operators and cosmetic items to its onchain shooter available in Steam Early Access. Developed by Neon Machine using Unreal Engine 5, the game emphasizes player ownership and a tradable in-game economy centered around the $SHRAP token, with plans for future blockchain integration on GalaChain.
New MMO rebuilding 2008's AdventureQuest Worlds cleverly becomes 164,000,000% funded on Kickstarter by asking for…
Artix Entertainment's modern rebuild of AdventureQuest Worlds, titled AdventureQuest Worlds: Infinity, has achieved massive success on Kickstarter, reaching over 164,000,000% of its funding goal. The Unity-based MMORPG is planned for PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, with existing accounts transferring over and weekly updates continuing for both versions.
House Flipper is free to own on Steam this weekend — MP3s & NPCs
The original House Flipper is available to own for free on Steam until April 6 as part of the Steam House and Home Fest. This promotion coincides with the live launch of playtests for the House Flipper Remastered Collection, which will feature improved visuals, voice acting, and new content. The House Flipper franchise has sold over 8.5 million copies since its 2018 release.
Crimson Desert is still the best-selling new game on Steam after 2 weeks, and its user reviews have jumped to 85% positive as more players get past the weak opening
Crimson Desert has become the best-selling new game on Steam two weeks after its release, with user reviews improving to 85% positive. Developer Pearl Abyss has addressed player feedback regarding controls and mount permanence through updates, contributing to the game's resurgence in popularity and sales.
Paper Magician Gets HD Chinese Release on Steam with Enhanced Features
The indie visual novel Paper Magician has received an HD Chinese release on Steam, featuring enhanced features beyond simple text translation. Priced at 88 yuan with a 10% launch discount, the game includes upscaled art, a text backlog function, and support for additional content. This release highlights the growing importance of the Chinese market for indie developers and sets a new standard for visual novel localizations.
House Flipper is free to keep on Steam for the next few days
House Flipper is available to claim for free on Steam until April 6 as part of the House and Home Fest. The promotion allows players to keep the base game permanently, with discounts also available on its numerous DLC packs and the Flipper Bundle. The sequel, House Flipper 2, is also mentioned.
Bobo Bay Launches April 29 on Steam With Creature Collecting and Island Competitions
Bobo Bay, a creature collecting and island simulation game developed by NewFutureKids, is set to launch on Steam for PC on April 29, 2026. The game features creature training, customization, races, and island exploration, with a demo currently available on Steam.
