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Journey Into the Heart of Ojibwe Culture in Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, Out Today on Steam and itch.io
Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia has released their debut point-and-click adventure game, Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, on PC via Steam and itch.io. The game aims to support indigenous language revitalization by immersing players in Ojibwe culture and language through puzzles and storytelling. It is available for $14.99 with a launch week discount.
FORM YOUR PARTY AND SAVE A LAND FILLED WITH MYTHICAL CREATURES! 3D BULLET HEAVEN ROGUELITE ‘LUMINAS: PARASITE REIGN’ DEMO NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM!
Indie developer SOTO Game Studio has released a demo for their debut roguelite game, Luminas: Parasite Reign, on Steam. The game, which combines horde survivor mechanics with party building, will also launch in early access later this year. The demo allows players to experience the first biome and initial boss battles.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage™ Hits Nintendo Switch 2 Starting Today
SEGA has launched Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for the Nintendo Switch 2, marking the series' debut on a Nintendo platform. The game features full cross-play with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, along with rollback netcode, new moves, and an updated training mode. A free demo is also available for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions’ Emergent Survival Game Prologue: Go Wayback! Brings More Ways To Explore The Wild In Upcoming Update
PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions has released a major update for its Early Access survival game, Prologue: Go Wayback!. The update introduces visual weather improvements, dynamic terrain, enhanced cooking and foraging, a new liquids system, and a glider for free roam mode. The studio also continues development on its 'Melba' technology platform, showcased in Preface: Undiscovered World.
This City Builder Lets You Build Multiple Cities Instead of Just One!
RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores, a city builder from Ravine Games and V Publishing, is entering a closed beta playtest on Steam from March 26th to March 30th. The game allows players to build and manage multiple interconnected cities rather than just one, featuring gridless placement, trade routes, citizen management, and exploration elements. Player feedback from the beta will help shape the future of the game.
Slay the Spire 2 has already earned more than Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2 on Steam, apparently
Slay the Spire 2 has reportedly generated over $92 million in revenue on Steam within its first two weeks of early access, surpassing the lifetime earnings of Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2 on the platform. Developed by a small team at Mega Crit, the game has maintained strong player numbers and sales, with further growth expected upon its full release and multi-platform launch. The article also notes the successful Kickstarter campaign for a Slay the Spire 2 board game expansion.
Double Dealers Announced: Trade, Bluff, and Outsmart in a New Social Manipulation Party Game
Independent studio Miklagard Studios has announced Double Dealers, a social manipulation party game for 3-6 players available for wishlist on Steam. The game challenges players to trade mystery items, bluff prices, and use strategic card play and voice chat to outsmart opponents. Double Dealers features a unique Clause System with randomized hidden effects and deep trading mechanics, launching with localization for 10 languages.
Darkflame Studios Announces Strength & Sorcery, a 4-Player Co-op Roguelite Dungeon Crawler
Darkflame Studios has announced Strength & Sorcery, a first-person roguelite dungeon crawler featuring up to four-player online co-op. Players will explore procedurally generated dungeons, collect resources, and manage a village between runs. The game is currently in development for PC via Steam, with a release date to be announced.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Release Window Revealed Alongside Closed Beta Next Month
Owlcat Games has revealed that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will launch in Spring 2027, with a closed beta beginning April 22 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The third-person action-RPG, set in the universe of the TV series, will feature cover-based shooting and companion romance, and will be available day-one on Xbox Game Pass.
Persona 2 Innocent Sin and Eternal Punishment Chibi Artwork Revealed for Persona 30th Anniversary Sea
Atlus has revealed new chibi artwork for Persona 2: Innocent Sin and Persona 2: Eternal Punishment characters as part of a 30th-anniversary collaboration with Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise. The event will run from May 8 to July 15, 2026, featuring merchandise with these new illustrations. The article also briefly mentions Persona 4 Golden's availability on various platforms.
ShatterRush – Open Pre-Alpha | Alpha Beta Gamer
ShatterRush is a multiplayer parkour FPS featuring Titanfall-inspired movement, mechs, and destructible arenas for up to sixteen players. The game emphasizes fluid movement mechanics and real-time environmental destruction, with developers actively incorporating community feedback into frequent updates. An open pre-alpha is currently available on Steam.
Cross The Ages Arise: Closed Test Launches March 25 on Steam
Cross The Ages: Arise launched its fourth Closed Playtest on March 25, 2026, available for free on Steam. This playtest introduces significant enhancements including player customization, new zones like Arkhante with seven magical kingdoms, and improved multiplayer modes such as a 2v2 Team Deathmatch Arena and Ascension Mode. The development team is committed to continuously improving the game, with features like an interactive map planned.
Get 15 games for $15 via Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle has launched a new '15 for 15' promotion, offering 15 games for $15. The bundle includes a variety of titles across different genres, such as Rocket Rats, Necroking, Kingsgrave, and DISTRAINT 2, all redeemable via Steam. This promotion provides a cost-effective way for gamers to expand their libraries with diverse indie titles.
StarRupture First Major Update Now Available Via Public Test Branch
Creepy Jar has released the first major update for its first-person open world base builder, StarRupture, on the Public Test Branch via Steam. This update introduces new playable areas, buildings, resources, wildlife, story elements, ziplines, and corporation levels, alongside reworks to in-game mechanics. Players can test these new features before the official launch of Update 1.
NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test Brings Together Over 275K Survivors
The Closed Alpha Test for Nexon's multiplayer zombie survival game NAKWON: LAST PARADISE saw over 275,000 players worldwide, who eliminated over 32 million infected and performed 1.8 million extractions. A significant portion of players from the pre-alpha test returned for this closed alpha. The article also briefly mentions updates for MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE, MotoGP 26, PAYDAY: Aces High, and the availability of a demo for Escape the Baby Alarm.
ROOMBATTLE is OUT NOW: Chaotic Party Battles, Absurd Minigames, and Vacuum-Powered Mayhem Arrive today on Steam for PC and Linux.
Dust Games has released Roombattle, a chaotic multiplayer party battler featuring weaponized vacuum cleaners, on Steam for PC and Linux. The game supports up to six players in online and local multiplayer, offering various minigames, interactive arenas, and extensive customization options. Roombattle is available with a launch discount.
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Season 16 Live
Season 16 of Bandai Namco's free-to-play battle royale MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has launched, introducing the character Star and Stripe and new Battle Styles for Bakugo. The update also features a special roll feature for Battle Styles and limited-time events. The game is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo Switch with crossplay support.
Other Ocean Announces 4 Penny Coffins
Other Ocean Interactive has announced 4 Penny Coffins, a social deduction horror game set in Victorian London. Players take on roles as citizens or the Ripper, a demon hunting them, with gameplay focusing on investigation, deception, and a conviction phase. The game will be playable solo or in multiplayer and will be showcased at PAX East.
Lies of P Sparks the Ultimate Gaming Dilemma: When Beautiful Games Have Scary Mechanics
The game Lies of P is sparking a debate about the accessibility of soulslike games, highlighting the conflict between beautiful visuals and challenging mechanics. While some players are intimidated by the genre's difficulty, others argue that the challenge is integral to the experience. The success of games like Elden Ring suggests a growing mainstream appetite for challenging titles, prompting developers to consider balancing difficulty with broader player engagement.
Indie Office Sim Layer8Problem Just Hit Steam and It’s Absolutely Unhinged
Indie developer seluce has released their office simulation game, Layer8Problem, on Steam with version 3.0. The game allows players to experience sysadmin nightmares and corporate chaos, featuring Steam Cloud saves, global statistics, and achievements. The developer is actively seeking community feedback for future updates.
