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Baka Bois Assemble 'Maid Cafe Simulator' Is a 3D Management Sim Built Around VTuber Talent; Coming to Steam
Maid Cafe Simulator, a 3D management simulation game developed by Accelix in collaboration with VTuber agency SCON, is set for a PC release on Steam in late 2026. The game features five fully voiced VTubers as playable maids and centers on running a cafe, managing orders, cooking, and customer interactions, with an added affinity system for staff relationships.
Puzzle Spy International Is a New Indie Title with a 1960s Espionage Setting
Puzzle Spy International, a new indie title from developer-publisher Travel-Friendly Cake, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features a 1960s espionage setting with a mid-century modern art style and jazzy soundtrack, tasking players as Agent Epsilon to solve wordplay, logic, and deduction puzzles while chasing diamond thieves across the globe. It is currently available at a discounted introductory price.
Disco Elysium studio's new RPG Zero Parades is coming out in May, the developer's first release since several…
ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, has announced its new RPG, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, will be released on May 26, 2026, for PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. A Steam demo will remain available until April 13, offering players a chance to try out two quests from the espionage RPG.
The new Crimson Desert patches are grand and all, but the Ray Reconstruction performance and lighting options are still…
Despite recent patches for Crimson Desert, issues with Ray Reconstruction performance and lighting options persist, leading to significant frame rate drops and visual bugs, particularly with armor models. The author notes that while the game is fun, these graphical problems, exacerbated by DLSS Performance mode, detract from the experience. Continued support from Pearl Abyss offers hope for future improvements.
Palworld Dating Sim 'Pal world! More Than Just Pals' Gets New Trailer Featuring Horror, Time Loops, and
Pocketpair has released a new trailer for Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~, a spin-off dating sim based on Palworld, which is planned for PC via Steam. The trailer showcases a blend of romance, horror, puzzles, and time loop mechanics, featuring familiar Palworld characters reimagined as classmates and staff. The game is currently available for wishlisting on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Draw the Sword: Legends of the Round Table now available on Steam.
Artifice Studio has announced that its Arthurian epic, Legends of the Round Table, is now available on Steam for $29.99 USD. The game features hand-painted visuals, turn-based tactical combat, and a branching narrative where player choices impact the kingdom's future.
Turn your Steam library into a cosy room of physical games with a special shelf for dodgy sale purchases in Boxroom, which has a demo out
Boxroom is a new game that allows players to turn their Steam libraries into a customizable virtual room filled with physical game boxes. Developed by Nested Loop Studios, the game aims to provide a cozy environment for displaying game collections. A demo is currently available on Steam, with early access planned for between April and June of this year.
Battle Musical Brainrot: “Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” Spams Chat on PC 23 April
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, a rhythm adventure game from Alliance Arts and developer WHO YOU, will be released on PC via Steam on April 23, 2026. The game features 30 tracks and explores themes of internet culture and delusion, with multiple endings available. It will launch with support for 16 languages and be priced at $16.99 USD.
Ryan Colt Levy’s Solo Alternative Rock Single “Sometimes I Dream Backwards” Live
Ryan Colt Levy has released his first solo alternative rock single, "Sometimes I Dream Backwards," eight years after his last release. The article also highlights several game releases and announcements, including Animalkind and Cinderia in Steam Early Access, a new game based on "A-Rank Party," a LEGO Batman comic tie-in, and a collaboration between Puzzle & Dragons and Re:ZERO.
Legendary CLUE/CLUEDO Suspects Return in CLUE/CLUEDO Digital Game
Marmalade Game Studio has released the Legacy Suspect Pack for its digital version of Clue, adding six modernized classic characters. The pack is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store. This release aims to bring back fan-favorite characters and expand the game's cast for both veteran and new players.
A REVOLUTIONARY MODEL IN THE GAMING WORLD, JOYGAME SELECT STEAM PUBLISHING OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
Joygame and Gaming in Türkiye have launched Joygame Select, a new co-publishing initiative focused on Steam. This model prioritizes developers by giving them the first $50,000 in gross revenue. Backed by Netmarble Korea, Joygame Select offers publishing, marketing, and growth support for independent studios and PC game developers across various global regions.
SkyChart: Airline Executive – The ‘Aerobiz’ Successor Takes Flight; Steam Early Access Launching Q2 2026
SkyChart: Airline Executive, a grand strategy simulation spiritual successor to Aerobiz, is launching on Steam Early Access in Q2 2026. Developed by Chris Kuhn of Casey Jones Labs, the game spans 90 years of aviation history from 1930 to 2020, focusing on macro-strategy for players acting as global CEOs. The game will feature historical fleet management, global expansion to 150 cities, dynamic world events, and competitive AI.
Doomsday Sim Extinction Day Is Coming To Steam On April 10th, 2026
DryGin Studios announced that their doomsday simulation game, Extinction Day, will be released on Steam on April 10th, 2026, for $19.99 USD. The game tasks players with wiping out humanity through various catastrophes and challenges players to overcome humanity's survival efforts. The studio president, J.F. Mitchell, expressed excitement for the game's launch, noting its decade-long development journey.
Lords of the Fallen 2 release date window seemingly revealed
A developer's deleted CV update has seemingly revealed that Lords of the Fallen 2 is targeting an August 2026 release window. The game is currently slated for an Epic Games Store exclusivity, though speculation suggests a potential buyout to bring it to Steam. CI Games has also recently secured significant funding.
OUT NOW ON STEAM: MASTER THE TIME-LOOP AND SOLVE THE MURDER MYSTERY IN ‘THE POSTHUMOUS INVESTIGATION’
Mother Gaia Studio's time-loop murder mystery game, The Posthumous Investigation, is now available on Steam. Set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, players act as a private investigator hired by a deceased entrepreneur to solve his murder within a 24-hour cycle. The game features a hand-drawn, noir-inspired art style and is a satirical adaptation of Brazilian literature.
Grab your friends for Disc Golf Masters Multiplayer!
Spin-Off Games and Bonus Stage have launched a multiplayer update for Disc Golf Masters, allowing up to four players to compete. The game, developed by Spin-Off Games and published by Bonus Stage, features real-world inspired courses and licensed gear. It will initially launch in Early Access on Steam before a full console release.
Love At First Flight - Illustrated Adventure “The Day I Became a Bird” Launches on 16th April
Numskull Games, PASSION Games, and Hyper Luminal Games announced that the narrative adventure "The Day I Became a Bird" will launch on April 16th for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Inspired by children's literature, the game follows a child navigating first love and self-expression through exploration and light puzzles.
Revenge of the Firstborn Demo Launches April 2nd, Day 1 of Dark Dungeon Days Event
A playable demo for the tactical turn-based RPG Revenge of the Firstborn will launch on April 2nd, coinciding with the start of the Dark Dungeon Days event on Steam. The demo offers a standalone adventure set at level 5, featuring exploration, combat against a vampire, and a unique boss encounter. The full game is developed by Sawtooth Games and will also be available on PC.
Narrative RPG Aether & Iron Out Now on Steam, Bringing an Alt-History filled with Power and Corruption to 1930s New York
Seismic Squirrel has released Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s New York powered by anti-gravity technology, on PC via Steam. The game features fully voiced characters, tactical turn-based vehicular combat, and player choices that impact the city's fate. It includes contributions from writers of Mass Effect and Far Cry, and a score by Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson.
Survive the Absurdity of 1980s Communist Poland: Martial Law: Our Spring Gets a Massive 2.0 Demo Update on Steam
FIXER Group has released a major 2.0 update for the demo of their pixel-art adventure game, Martial Law: Our Spring, now available on Steam. The update introduces a complete graphical overhaul with new pixel art, survival mechanics, and a new mission, all set in 1980s communist Poland. The demo offers a vertical slice of the game, showcasing its blend of dark humor and historical absurdity.