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Back from the cold: Snow War - Multiplayer FPS in Early Access 3rd April 2026!
Finnish indie developer Gnomecraft announced that their multiplayer first-person shooter, Snow War, will launch on Steam Early Access on April 3rd, 2026, for PC. Originally a Half-Life mod, the standalone version will be priced at $9.99 with a 30% launch discount. The game supports up to 16 players online and features character customization and power-ups, built on Unreal Engine.
Crimson Desert's first patch aims at fixing controls, but it mostly affects mouse and keyboard
Pearl Abyss has released the first post-launch patch for Crimson Desert, focusing on improving game controls, particularly for keyboard and mouse users. The update addresses issues with movement responsiveness, UI interactions, and adds new keyboard shortcuts for various menus. While controller support is not yet included, Pearl Abyss has committed to further improvements in future patches.
Peaceful Fishing Story - Nintendo Switch & Steam
SAT-BOX has released Peaceful Fishing Story on Nintendo Switch and Steam. This cozy fishing RPG allows players to relax by fishing in various locations, interact with villagers, customize their homes, and challenge legendary fish. The game also features online rankings for score attack challenges.
DeckLand Early Access Launches March 23 — Dodge-and-Move Mechanics Redefine Deck-Building Roguelite
DeckLand, a position-based deck-building roguelite from indie studio JellySnow and publisher CFK, has launched on Steam Early Access. The game features over 1,000 cards, a unique dodge-and-move combat system, and will later release on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch consoles. A 20% launch discount is available for two weeks.
Neon-Charged '80s Racing Experience Brings Legendary Synthwave Soundtrack to Steam and all consoles!
Retro Drive: Revamped, a synthwave arcade racer, is launching on March 27th, 2026, for Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. The game features a soundtrack by legendary synthwave artists, neon-lit '80s inspired tracks, and gameplay elements like laser gates and cop chases. It is published by No Gravity Games & Development and developed by Retro Drive Studio Ltd.
Inky Blinky Bob Lets You Pilot a Weaponised Balloon and Battle a Giant Octopus Monster
Indie studio Eldelic Games has released the surreal action-adventure game Inky Blinky Bob on Steam for PC. Players pilot a weaponized hot air balloon across a hostile archipelago, investigating biotech experiments and battling a monstrous octopus-like creature. The game features exploration, airborne combat, resource management, and a stylised horror aesthetic.
Crimson Desert säljer 2 miljoner – kontrollerna ses över
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over two million copies less than a day after its release. The company also acknowledged player feedback regarding the game's controls and is preparing a patch to address issues, particularly for keyboard and mouse users. The game has seen a surge in concurrent players on Steam, with positive reviews increasing.
2019's Call Of Duty Has More Players Than Black Ops 7 And Warzone Combined Right Now On Steam
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) is currently experiencing a surge in player numbers on Steam, surpassing the combined player counts of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. This increase is attributed to a significant discount on the game and a recent double XP event hosted by developer Infinity Ward.
Spiritus Sancti – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Spiritus Sancti is a first-person psychological horror game where players use their real-world microphone to speak sacred rites and survive demonic encounters. The game features a shape-shifting apartment environment and requires precise timing of spoken Latin invocations to progress. A beta demo is available on Steam.
Million Depth 2.0 Update Adds Dimension Over Mode, Speedrun Features
Playism and Cyber Space Biotope have released the 2.0 update for their action-strategy game Million Depth. This update introduces a new high-difficulty 'Dimension Over Mode,' enhanced weaponcrafting with randomized tiles, and full speedrun support including a built-in timer and record tracking. The update also includes balance adjustments for late-game enemies and various quality-of-life improvements.
Visual Novel 'Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos’s Ring' Launches May 29 on Steam
Eisnid announced that its modern-day fantasy visual novel, Iris Odyssey: Hephaestus's Ring, will launch on PC via Steam on May 29, 2026. The game features English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language support and emphasizes player choice with branching narrative paths.
New Blood boss Dave Oshry 'quadruples down' on supporting GOG after worrying about its future, committing to sales, demos, one-click mods, plus day-and-date releases alongside Steam
New Blood CEO Dave Oshry has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the GOG storefront, expressing concern for its future. The company will ensure day-and-date releases with Steam for its titles, offer demos, and provide one-click mod installations for games like the Dusk HD remaster, aligning with GOG's DRM-free principles.
Steam Faces Major Backlash Over War Crime Game That Slipped Through Content Filters
Steam is facing significant backlash for hosting the game "Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes," which depicts events in locations where documented war crimes occurred during the ongoing conflict. The platform's content moderation system is criticized for allowing the game, which has been banned in Ukraine and Germany, while dismissing user reports as mere feedback. This controversy highlights issues of platform accountability and the handling of sensitive real-world events in gaming.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 23, 2026)
This article highlights five new games released on Steam in March 2026, including Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, a tactical RPG; Lost Wiki: Kozlovka, an investigative mystery; Deadline Delivery, a physics-based delivery game; Heroes of Science and Fiction, a turn-based strategy title; and The Coin Game, an arcade-filled sandbox experience. The list aims to help players discover hidden gems amidst the daily deluge of new releases.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Gets New Developer Diary Discussing its Missions, Jobs and Gameplay Loop
Liquid Swords has released a new developer diary for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, detailing the game's missions, jobs, and gameplay loop. The diary features designer Tommy Rydling and mission designer Donald Young, who explain how players will navigate the crime-ridden city of Tyndalston as the enforcer Samson. The game will feature narrative missions, repeatable jobs for earning cash, and open exploration, with a focus on risk management. Samson: A Tyndalston Story is set to launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 8th, with console ports to follow.
Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos’s Ring launches May 29
The modern-day Shibuya-set fantasy visual novel Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos’s Ring is set to launch on May 29 for PC via Steam. The game features a fantasy narrative within a contemporary setting.
The fantasy RPG rougelite, ‘Valor of Man’, is now available via Steam
The turn-based tactics roguelite 'Valor of Man' is set to launch on PC via Steam in Q1 2026. Developed by Legacy Forge and published by Numskull Games, the game focuses on deep combat and strategic complexity within replayable, time-friendly sessions.
Developer Drops Lightning-Fast Hotfix for Tutorial Bug on Steam Launch
Indie developer creativitymindsstudio released a hotfix on Steam addressing a critical tutorial bug shortly after their game's launch. This rapid response to a common issue highlights the importance of quick fixes in building player trust, especially for smaller studios. The developer's proactive approach ensures players have a smooth onboarding experience from the start.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Large-Scale Expansion DLC Announced for 2027
Bandai Namco and Media.Vision announced a large-scale Expansion DLC for Digimon Story Time Stranger, planned for release in 2027. The DLC will incorporate some results from the Digi Referendum and is expected to be more substantial than previous content packs. Digimon Story Time Stranger is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version coming July 10, 2026.
Engineering Thesis Becomes Steam VR Game: Virtual Foundry Launches
Virtual Foundry, a VR experience originally developed as an engineering thesis, has been released on Steam for PC VR headsets. The simulation allows users to learn the process of metal casting in an interactive virtual environment. This project highlights the growing trend of educational VR and the potential for academic projects to transition into commercial releases.
