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I Shall Name The Dead Is a Surreal Tale of Magical Realism Coming to Steam
I Shall Name The Dead, a narrative horror adventure game by Tiago Rech and published by DANGEN Entertainment, is set to launch on PC and Steam in early 2027. The game features hand-drawn artwork and follows a woman named Imaculada who can speak with the dead and seeks to restore their identities.
Multiplayer OARPG Last Epoch runs down some numbers from Season 4
Eleventh Hour Games shared statistics from the concluding Season 4 of their action RPG, Last Epoch. The studio noted that players shattered over 17.4 million omens, with the Sentinel class being the most popular. While player counts peaked significantly earlier in the year, the studio is now focused on developing Season 5 and the Orobyss expansion.
Score Attack Roguelike KAZ Goes No-Holds-Barred for PC Release
The minimalist roguelike KAZ, developed by Kalinarm and published by HAKURO, has been released on Steam for PC. The game features psychedelic visuals, an interactive soundtrack, and grid-based gameplay with multiple modes, items, and challenges. KAZ is available for $6.99 with a 15% launch discount and supports multiple languages.
Destiny 2 has over 10x more players than Marathon on Steam, despite end of service
Despite Destiny 2 no longer receiving new content updates, it maintains over ten times the concurrent player count on Steam compared to Bungie's newer FPS, Marathon. Destiny 2 currently sees around 47,000 concurrent players, while Marathon has dropped to approximately 2,800, a significant difference from Marathon's launch peak of over 77,000 players.
RuneScape's Massive Player-Owned Housing Overhaul Is Available Now | Invision Game Community
Jagex has launched a major overhaul of RuneScape's Player-Owned Housing system as part of its 25th Anniversary initiative. The update rebuilds the housing experience, expands the Construction skill to level 120, and introduces new features for customization, social interaction, and utility. Players can now create highly personalized homes, display achievements, build communities with friends, and access new tools for adventuring and skilling.
Meccha Chameleon awarded Steam's highest honor: a fast-follow AI ripoff that even uses the same name in some…
The popular Steam game Meccha Chameleon, which has sold over seven million copies, is facing a direct clone called Scribble Hunt. Developed by Scribble Bunny, Scribble Hunt features similar hide-and-seek gameplay and even uses "Meccha Chameleon" as its translated name in Korean. The game also features AI-generated art and is set to launch this month.
SENARA The Sacrament Sets Sail on Steam This July | Invision Game Community
Indie developer Influsion Inc. announced that SENARA The Sacrament will launch on Steam on July 30. This first-person survival horror game is set on an abandoned cruise liner and features exploration, puzzle-solving, and resource management. The game utilizes Unity HDRP technology and LiDAR scanning to recreate a realistic ship environment, with player choices influencing multiple endings.
Rockstar Won’t Make Bully 2, But A New Game Will Let You Relive The Horrors Of High School
Rockstar Games has no current plans for Bully 2, but the upcoming game Agefield High: Rock the School from Refugium Games will allow players to experience high school life. Agefield High is set to launch on August 12 for PC via Steam, with a console release planned for later. The game features missions focused on humor, rebellion, and teenage drama in a 2000s-era setting.
The Planar March Has Arrived: Erenshor’s Biggest Update Yet is Available Now
The Planar March, Erenshor's largest content update, is now available on Steam, featuring four new raid zones, over 20 bosses, and more than 120 new items. This free update expands the endgame with new progression systems and allows players to experience raids solo using AI-powered SimPlayers. The update also includes a 15% discount on the base game.
Data analysis suggests that Steam has made $11B in the first half of this year already
Data analysis from Alinea Analytics suggests Valve's Steam platform has generated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first half of the year, a 14.5% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is attributed to a surge in players in China, successful co-op releases, publishers returning to Steam, and increased sales of both new and back catalogue games. However, the analysis also warns that this growth may exacerbate discoverability issues for smaller studios and new intellectual property.
Jackbox-esque social deduction game Forest of Deceit releases today on Steam and consoles
The social deduction game Forest of Deceit, developed by Ghost Camp and Thomas Mackinnon, has been released today on Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series. The game supports 4-8 players and features Sylvester McCoy as the narrator. A Nintendo Switch version is expected later this month.
RuneScape Launches Highly-Anticipated Player-Owned Housing Update
Jagex has launched a major player-owned housing update for RuneScape, completely reimagining the Construction skill. The update introduces increased skill caps to 120, hundreds of customization options, flexible room layouts, free furniture placement, and the ability to form 'Homestead' communities with friends. New features also allow players to showcase achievements and utilize various utility and storage solutions.
Spinning Scarecrow Twists Its Way onto Steam on August 4, 2026
Indie developer IV Productions, in collaboration with Power Up Publishing, announced that Spinning Scarecrow will launch for PC via Steam on August 4, 2026. This surreal, hand-drawn arcade puzzle game, inspired by Kuru Kuru Kururin, features constantly spinning gameplay, deadly traps, and grotesque enemies. A Steam demo is currently available.
Summer Break is Over and Class Begins When Agefield High Launches This August
Agefield High: Rock the School, an open-world comedy game inspired by early 2000s films, is set to launch on August 12th for PC via Steam. Developed by Refugium Games, the title allows players to navigate high school life as Sam, with a console release also planned. The game features over 30 main missions, a pop-punk soundtrack, and customization options.
Convergence Games Showcase returns on 16th July
The Convergence Games Showcase will return on July 16th, featuring two hours of indie game reveals and gameplay. Hosted by Dodger and Jesse Cox, the event will be broadcast live on Twitch and YouTube, with co-stream talent including LobosJr, Bricky, and BaerTaffy. The showcase will highlight 70 games from 29 countries, offering exclusive trailers, demos, and post-show deep dives, alongside giveaways and a 7-day Steam Sale.
Half-Life-inspired Invariant re-announced following Steam delisting, but was "never meant to be" a clone
Invariant, a survival horror game heavily inspired by Half-Life and developed by Faros Game Studio's Josip Makjanić, has been re-announced and is available for wishlisting on Steam after a previous delisting. Makjanić stated the game was "never meant to be" a clone and was rebuilt from scratch with a clear direction after initial development issues. The game is being rebuilt in the Godot engine for Windows and Linux.
Follow-Up: Unusual Findings’ “Vinny’s Diary” update available now on all platforms
The "Vinny's Diary" update for the 80s-inspired pixel-art adventure game Unusual Findings is now available for free on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Epic Llama Games and published by ESDigital Games, the update includes improved controls, new content, and quality-of-life enhancements. A new trailer showcases the additions, and review codes are available.
"Starfox x Armored Core" spacefighter ‘Rogue Eclipse’ launching August 7th!
Rogue Eclipse, a spacefighter roguelike inspired by Star Fox and Armored Core, is set to launch on PC via Steam on August 7th. Developed by Huskrafts and published by Outersloth, the game features arcade-style space combat with roguelike elements and customization options. It will be playable at upcoming events like PAX West.
GAMES MADE IN SWEDEN SALE RETURNS TO STEAM
The Games Made in Sweden Sale is returning to Steam, featuring over 100 games from Swedish studios with discounts up to 95%. The sale, running until July 26, will also highlight upcoming releases. Artwork for the event was created by Jakob Bondesson, and the Swedish Games Industry Association supports the initiative.
Palworld pulled in almost 900,000 players over the weekend, its second-highest peak ever
Palworld achieved its second-highest peak player count with nearly 900,000 concurrent players on Steam during its 1.0 launch weekend. Pocketpair's John Buckley expressed gratitude for the staggering turnout, which places the game among Steam's top performers. While players are enjoying the full release, some are requesting bug fixes for base building and Pal behavior systems.
