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Mining Wizards Launches on Steam as Indie Dev Makes Heartfelt Appeal for Reviews
Solo indie developer TMA has launched their game, Mining Wizards, on Steam, making a heartfelt appeal for player reviews to support its continued development. The game combines mining mechanics with a wizard theme, launching amidst a crowded March release schedule. The article emphasizes the critical role of early player reviews in the success and discoverability of indie games on the Steam platform.
Community-Driven Mod Platform GGMods Launching April 13
GGMods, a new community-driven platform for hosting, discovering, and distributing video game mods, is set to launch on April 13. The platform aims to provide transparent compensation for creators and will host events like a Modathon with cash prizes. Several other game releases and industry news items are also briefly mentioned.
Morning Patches
Several games have received updates or new content. Dying Light: The Beast has a Restored Land Edition, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is available on Steam with a Silent Hill f costume set, and Infinity Nikki has released its Version 2.4 update. Resident Evil titles are also mentioned.
SaGa Frontier Battle Theme Gets New Dual-Guitar Arrangement by Square Enix
Square Enix Music has released a new dual-guitar arrangement of the first battle theme from SaGa Frontier, originally composed by Kenji Ito. The arrangement features performances by Zenya Sakata and Sorao Mori, with recording and mixing by Junichiro Ojima. SaGa Frontier Remastered, which includes new content and characters, is available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.
Time Travel Tactical RPG Launches on Steam and Nintendo Switch this April 23
The tactical RPG Reptilian Rising, featuring time travel and claymation visuals, is set to launch on April 23 for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Developed by Gregarious Games and Robot Circus, and published by Numskull Games, the game pits players against reptilian monsters across seven historical periods. Digital editions are priced starting at $29.99.
inZOI Just Hit Its One-Year Anniversary and the v0.7.0 Update Is Actually Unhinged
The life simulation game inZOI has reached its one-year Early Access anniversary, coinciding with the release of its v0.7.0 update. This update introduces significant new content such as flower shops, movie theaters, and a gardening system, alongside business-related improvements. The developers emphasize their commitment to community feedback and collaborative development, positioning inZOI as a strong contender in the life simulation genre.
Titan Quest II: April Update Teaser Summons Fresh Powers (and a Few Old Friends)
THQ Nordic has released a teaser for the upcoming April update for Titan Quest II, which will introduce new "Summons" for each mastery, including Storm Wisps and Core Dwellers. The update also features reforged Epic items, a new Talisman item type, and various under-the-hood improvements. A full breakdown of the new Summons and item reworks will be detailed in a future dev blog.
Aether & Iron Dev Diary #6 Explores How Player Choice Shapes Storytelling
Seismic Squirrel released the sixth developer diary for Aether & Iron, focusing on narrative design and player choice. Narrative Director Tyler Whitney explains how the protagonist Gia and the smuggler-noir tone shape the branching RPG story. Aether & Iron launches on Steam on March 31, 2026, with full English voice acting and localization support.
Silent Hill f reveals crossover with another classic Japanese horror game
Konami has announced a crossover between Silent Hill f and Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, featuring cosmetic DLC for the latter. Additionally, Silent Hill f will receive a manga adaptation with a new ending written by Ryukishi07. Both games are currently available at a discount on their respective digital storefronts.
Survival game Soulmask launches 10 April with Shifting Sands DLC free for a limited time
Survival game Soulmask is launching its 1.0 version on April 10 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, priced at $29.99. To celebrate, the new Ancient Egypt-themed DLC, Shifting Sands, will be free to claim for one month. The DLC introduces ship-based gameplay, new gods, and Egyptian-inspired aesthetics, nearly doubling the game's world size.
Island of Hearts Out Now – A Live-Action Dating Adventure Featuring Top (Human) Asian Influencers
Island of Hearts, a live-action dating adventure game, is now available on PC via Steam, published by 4Divinity and co-developed by Titan Digital Media. The game features a first-person perspective with branching conversations and mini-games, starring popular Asian social media influencers. Physical merchandise bundles are also available.
Play a reclusive witch living on a flying fish in this enchanting, Zelda-ish photography game
The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish is a new story-driven photography game from ZIPIT! Games where players embody a reclusive witch living on a giant flying catfish. Using a magic flute, players transform into an eel to eat clouds and create creatures, which are then photographed to earn in-game currency. The game features detailed interactive elements like a working photo printer and a fax machine, and explores themes of isolation and the transition to adulthood.
Navigate mysterious waters in Maja Island: A survival adventure coming to Steam
Unreal Fusion Games has launched a demo for their upcoming survival adventure game, Maja Island, now available on Steam. Players will explore mysterious island waters, scavenge for resources, and upgrade their boat while facing the enigmatic Maja. The full game is slated for release in late 2026.
Spring Break Boardwalk Builders Playtest Starts Today
Studio Primitive has launched a public playtest for their upcoming casual time management simulation game, Boardwalk Builders. The playtest is available on Steam from March 27 to March 29, 2026, allowing players to build and manage their own boardwalk. This is one of the final playtests before the game's full release.
Marathon Review - Gamer Social Club
Bungie's Marathon offers a tense PvPvE extraction experience on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players act as cybernetic Runners on Tau Ceti IV, completing contracts and battling AI and other players while trying to successfully exfiltrate.
Duet Night Abyss Unveils The Final Chapter of Huaxu, "The Firmament Unbound", Launching April 7
Developer Pan Studio announced that the final chapter update for Duet Night Abyss, titled "The Firmament Unbound," will launch on April 7 for PC, Android, iOS, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. This update introduces new regions, characters Su Yi and Camilla, new mounts, and half-anniversary rewards, culminating the Huaxu storyline.
The first demo for ‘Less Miserables’ is unleashed!
College Fun Games has released a demo for their upcoming point-and-click parody game, Less Miserables, which is an unfaithful adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel. The demo is available now on Steam and Itch.io, with a Kickstarter campaign planned for April 2nd and a full release in Q1 2027 for PC, Linux, and iOS.
DAMON and BABY Devs Show How Indie Support Should Work
The developers of DAMON and BABY promptly resolved an issue where players could not access the Deluxe Edition's digital artworks and soundtrack on Steam. They provided clear instructions for players to enable the DLC download, demonstrating strong customer support crucial for indie developers. This incident highlights the importance of responsive communication and thorough testing for independent studios.
SEGA® UND MICROSOFT KÜNDIGEN „XBOX PRESENTS: EIN EXKLUSIVER EINBLICK IN STRANGER THAN HEAVEN” AN – AUSSTRAHLUNG AM 7. MAI
SEGA and Microsoft have announced "Xbox Presents: An Exclusive Look at Stranger Than Heaven," a special broadcast set to air on May 7, 2026. The event will showcase new gameplay and details about the upcoming title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, which spans five cities and five eras of Japan. Stranger Than Heaven will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
TaVRn’s Takedown, the New VR Beat ’Em Up from VR Studio LDLC, Is Out Now on Steam and Meta
VR Studio LDLC has released TaVRn’s Takedown, a virtual reality beat 'em up set in the Naheulbeuk universe, on Steam and Meta platforms. Players engage in chaotic tavern brawls, utilizing strategy and improvisation to defeat enemies and bosses. The game features a diverse voice cast, including Cécile Corbel, Corin Nemec, and actors from Baldur's Gate 3.