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‘Speedrunners’ Creators’ New Competitive Running Game ‘Sprint City’ Launches Today on Steam
Second Stage Studio has launched Sprint City, a new competitive multiplayer racing game, in Steam Early Access. Developed by the original creators of SpeedRunners, the game features momentum-based movement and online multiplayer for up to eight players. Sprint City is available on Steam with a 20% launch discount for the first two weeks.
Subliminal Out Now on Steam! A Psychological Horror Puzzle Game with 500k Wishlists!
Accidental Studios, in partnership with Gone Shootin and InfiniFun, has released the psychological horror puzzle game Subliminal on Steam. The game, inspired by liminal spaces and The Backrooms, features reality-warping mechanics and light manipulation puzzles, built with Unreal Engine 5. It launched with over 500,000 wishlists and is available for $9.99 with a limited-time discount.
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Western Release Date Set for June 18
NIS America and Granzella have announced that R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos will be released in the West on June 18, 2026, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This collection brings both R-Type Tactics titles, which shift the series' gameplay to a turn-based strategy format, to modern platforms, with R-Type Tactics II making its western debut. A limited edition is available for pre-order.
Fantasy Visual Novel 'Lilac' Launches on Steam; Two Versions Featuring a Male or Female Main Cast
The fantasy visual novel Lilac has been released on PC via Steam by publisher Bushiroad and developer Frontwing. The game is available in two versions, "Lilac -side Witch-" and "Lilac -side Wizard-", each featuring a different main cast and minor story variations, with both versions costing $24.99 individually or $49.98 as a bundle.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Release Date Sneaks Up on May
ZA/UM has announced that the espionage RPG Zero Parades: For Dead Spies will be released on May 21st for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The game shares influences with Disco Elysium, featuring exploration of a city and a struggle for ideological power, though many original Disco Elysium developers have since left ZA/UM.
Tales of Berseria Remastered Launch Videos Feature New Japanese Voice Cast Recordings
Bandai Namco has released new videos celebrating the launch of Tales of Berseria Remastered, featuring newly recorded Japanese voice lines from the main cast. The remaster includes quality-of-life improvements and is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The original Tales of Berseria has sold 2.5 million units.
Cozy Vineyard Sandbox Builder Cozy Builder Unveils Playable Demo on Steam
Pangea Game Studios, in partnership with indie.io, has released a playable demo for their cozy sandbox builder, Cozy Builder, on Steam. The demo allows players to experience the game's core modular puzzle-building system as they restore a vineyard valley devastated by an earthquake, with no combat or time pressure.
Yunyun Syndrome Rhythm Psychosis Release Date Set for April 24 on Steam
WHO YOU and Alliance Arts announced that Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis will launch on PC via Steam on April 24, 2026, for $16.99. The rhythm adventure game follows a hikikomori youth obsessed with Denpa music, exploring themes of depression, isolation, and social anxiety through modern animation and over 30 songs.
Darkwater Achievements Guide (1.0) - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the co-op extraction horror game Darkwater following its 1.0 Update. It covers all achievements, including those added by DLC and updates, with specific walkthroughs for challenges like High Roller, We're Saved!, and various survival modes.
Farming Camp unveils emotional story trailer
SOEDESCO and Innerfire Studios have released a new story trailer for Farming Camp, a cozy coming-of-age farm management simulation game. The trailer offers a glimpse into the journey of Alessandra as she navigates farming, friendship, and self-discovery at Evertree Farming Camp. The game will be available on Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.
Cult Vacui Launches April 9 on Steam and GOG.
Dionous Games and LBRTY games announced that the horror point-and-click adventure game Cult Vacui will launch on April 9, 2026, for Steam and GOG. A demo is currently available on Steam. The game is set in late 19th-century Scotland and features survival horror elements where players must devise a strategy to survive the night before a ritual's final act.
“Who Are They? Shikhondo: Blue Pieta Reveals Its Cast” Shikhondo: Blue Pieta — Major Characters Revealed
CFK and DeerFarm have revealed three major characters for their upcoming fantasy bullet hell shoot 'em up, Shikhondo: Blue Pieta. The game will feature side-scrolling gameplay for the first time in the series and is set to launch on PC and consoles in the first half of 2026. The revealed characters include protagonists Layla (Vampire Hunter) and Chae Woori (Rookie Grim Reaper), along with the first human boss character, Sister Maria.
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis launches April 24
The rhythm adventure game Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 24. The game combines rhythm mechanics with adventure elements.
10hit – Alpha Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
10hit is a tactical first-person shooter where players hijack minds via phone calls to control assassins and overthrow a president. The game features unique movement and weapon mechanics, with dynamic NPC physics and a focus on precision. Players can choose from various weapons and mission types, requiring careful coordination through a telecommunication network.
The action adventure, DAMON and BABY, is now available for PC and consoles
Arc System Works has launched its new top-down action-adventure shooter, DAMON and BABY. The game is now available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
Myth of Empires Throne Announced
Celestial Star Studios announced it has secured global publishing rights for Myth of Empires: Throne, a standalone free-to-play seasonal MMO war sandbox developed by Imperium Interactive Entertainment and Angela Game. The game will launch in mid-April with cross-platform play available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and its official launcher, featuring a new seasonal gameplay structure focused on faction progression and large-scale warfare.
Hozy Released
Come On Studio and tinyBuild have released Hozy, a home renovation game, on Steam for Windows and macOS. The game is available with a 10% launch discount.
BLOODLETTER Early Access
BLOODLETTER, a deckbuilding game focused on medical malpractice, has launched in Early Access on Steam for PC. Developed by ALDAMAMI GAMES, the game casts players as a medieval healer.
PEAK PLAY IT YOUR WAY Update Adds Custom Runs, Mini Runs, and Autosaves
Landfall Games and Aggro Crab have released the PLAY IT YOUR WAY update for their co-op climbing game PEAK. The update introduces Custom Runs with adjustable difficulty and hazards, Mini Runs for single biome play, and Campfire Autosaves to allow players to continue expeditions later. Additional features include Chill Campfires and a Zombie Phobia Mode, alongside various bug fixes and balance adjustments.
Palworld funny guy John Buckley threatens more April Fool's shenanigans, but I'm not joking when I say we need…
Pocketpair publishing lead John Buckley is hinting at more April Fool's jokes, potentially leading to real game releases like the Palworld dating sim, Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~, which received a Steam page after its initial joke announcement. The article discusses the possibility of this dating sim becoming a full release, noting its detailed Steam description and system requirements.
