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Drive a train around an ash-covered world collecting ingredients for the last ever s'more as an anthropomorphic bird in the surreal and comically ominous Cinderline
Cinderline is a surreal walking simulator with platformer elements where players control a silent, anthropomorphic bird tasked with gathering ingredients for the last s'more. The game features a unique train mechanic for travel between towns and a comically ominous atmosphere, with a demo available on Steam.
The Witcher 3 DLC, Warlock, and open-world anime RPG Ananta gained the most Steam wishlists of everything we saw at…
Steam wishlist data from Gamescom 2026 reveals that The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC garnered the most wishlists, followed by the upcoming RPG Warlock and the anime-inspired open-world game Ananta. The Witcher 3 remaster and the next main installment, The Witcher 4, are also contributing to significant hype for the franchise.
Pocketpair exec argues Steam concurrency numbers don’t tell the whole tale of a game’s health
A Pocketpair executive argues that Steam's player concurrency numbers do not fully represent a game's health, especially for titles available on multiple platforms. While acknowledging the data's existence, he emphasizes that metrics like daily active users provide a more accurate picture, citing the discourse around Palworld's concurrency drop as an example of misunderstanding.
Gunmetal Gothic – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Gunmetal Gothic is a co-op action RPG featuring a retro-3D aesthetic and gothic city setting where players fight demonic machines. The game supports solo or up to four-player co-op, with a point-buy loadout system and gear upgrades. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Games worth looking at in the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
The Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest highlights numerous games in the genre, featuring demos, discounts, and release windows. Notable titles include the highly-rated Early Access game Abiotic Factor, the space-train adventure Breathedge 2, and the upcoming 1.0 release of Valheim. Other recommended games with recent updates or significant discounts are Voidtrain, Len's Island, Aska, Planet Crafter, Project Zomboid, Once Human, and Palworld.
New PS5 Game in PS2 Era Action Series Out Now on PlayStation Store
Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a new co-op, first-person shooter, and roguelite action game, has launched on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. Developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by Devolver Digital, the game is priced at $19.99, with a 10% discount for PS Plus members until September 7. Early player reception on the PS Store is positive, though Steam reviews are mixed.
Zenonia 1 Best Build Guide - Late Game Walkthrough
This guide focuses on creating the best Paladin build for Zenonia 1, emphasizing strength and SP reduction equipment for late-game damage output. The article notes the game's remaster on Steam has received positive player reviews.
Star Wars Zero Company studio furloughed workers ahead of launch
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor confirmed that a number of employees were furloughed without pay prior to the game's August 27, 2026 launch due to concerns about its performance. Sources suggest a significant portion of the team was affected, with one former employee alleging "empty promises" and being cut off from profit sharing. The company hopes to reinstate staff if the Electronic Arts-published title proves successful.
Legends of Aria Eternal arrives to Steam September 10 with a box price and dedicated server capability
Legends of Aria Eternal, the second reboot of the sandbox MMORPG, will launch on Steam on September 10th. This version introduces dedicated server capabilities allowing players to host and customize their own servers, alongside changes to gear acquisition and a return to a swappable skills system. The game will have a one-time purchase price with no subscription or premium gates.
Sludgineers Achievements Guide - 100% Completion
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in Sludgineers, a cleaning game with incremental mechanics and a hint of challenge, which has received positive player reviews on Steam. The guide covers all achievements, including those available through a standard playthrough and those requiring additional effort post-game, estimating a 5-hour completion time.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta Steam numbers haven't budged in the second weekend, despite Warzone's arrival and transformative patch
The second weekend of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta saw stagnant player numbers on Steam, despite the addition of Warzone content and significant gameplay adjustments. Infinity Ward implemented changes to movement speed, slide mechanics, time-to-kill, spawns, and killstreak requirements in response to player feedback, but these did not translate to increased Steam concurrent players.
Steam Week in Review: Here are the top 10 most popular genres on Steam
A new report analyzing Steam revenue data reveals that sandbox games have the highest 'hit rate,' meaning the largest percentage of games within the genre earn over $100,000. First-person shooters, RPGs, and simulation games also show strong performance. The study used the Boxleiter method to estimate sales based on review counts.
'Sidequests are almost my reason for doing videogames in the first place:' The dev behind one of the coolest upcoming RPGs says its word count is ballooning because they just love side stories so much
Lead developer James Wragg of Lovely Hellplace discusses the significant focus on sidequests in their upcoming RPG, Entropy. He explains that the team's love for side stories, inspired by games like Elder Scrolls, has led to a ballooning word count, even though they initially aimed for a more succinct narrative.
Capitalist tycoon game Big Ambitions is a New York "life sim on steroids," and its 1.0 launch is living up to its name
The capitalist tycoon game Big Ambitions has officially launched its 1.0 version after over three years in early access, receiving a highly positive user score on Steam. Developed by Hovgaard Games, the game allows players to build a corporate empire in New York City, with the latest update adding a new neighborhood, banking improvements, and new roles.
Usual June mixes Hades-esque action, crystal crabs and ghosts to make for a game that'll do well in your Halloween rotation
Usual June is an upcoming action-adventure game that blends Hades-like combat with a classic Halloween aesthetic. Players control June, a college student who must defend her town from crystalline crabs and ghosts using a morphable wrench. The game is set to release on October 28th and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Path of Exile 2's Director admits, "We had a lot of arrogance about how long we thought it would take"
Path of Exile 2 is set to launch on December 11, transitioning to a free-to-play model on Steam. Game Director Jonathan Rogers admitted that Grinding Gear Games underestimated the development time, particularly for the endgame and unique items, due to the game being fundamentally different from its predecessor. The team is now confident that the core elements are in a satisfactory state for the 1.0 launch.
People don't understand Steam player numbers, Palworld lead says: "Poor Marathon and stuff are getting dragged through the mud ... I'm sure our day's coming"
John Buckley, publishing lead at Pocketpair, believes that the focus on Steam player numbers as a sole metric for game success is misleading. He argues that player falloff is normal and that concurrent user counts don't tell the whole story, especially for multiplatform games. Buckley suggests that Daily Active Users (DAU) would be a more informative metric for understanding a game's actual player base.
Diskutera – Vad vill du se Valve göra härnäst?
This article discusses what fans would like to see Valve focus on next, given the company's 30-year history and its known tendency to leave popular game series dormant. Options range from sequels to existing franchises like Half-Life 3, Portal, Left 4 Dead 3, and Team Fortress 3, to new ventures such as next-generation hardware or further development of Steam and VR.
Surreal Horror Roguelite and Top-Down Shooter Dreamfear Launches Free Demo on Steam
A free demo for the surreal horror roguelite and top-down shooter Dreamfear is now available on Steam for PC. Developed by ant_game_projects, the game features pixel-art visuals, psychological horror elements inspired by fears and phobias, and procedural generation. The full game is planned for release in early 2027.
Gamescom 2026: Wolcen Studio announces Wolcen 2, a sequel to its troubled namesake ARPG
Wolcen Studio has announced Wolcen 2, a sequel to its troubled ARPG Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, which is slated for a Steam Early Access launch in 2027. The new title will be built on Unreal Engine 5 and promises a dark fantasy setting with deep character customization and co-op play. The developers acknowledge past issues and pledge community-driven development for the sequel.
