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12 years on, roguelike royalty The Binding of Isaac is suddenly bigger than ever
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has reached new player count highs on Steam, surpassing 100,000 concurrent users for the first time. This surge in popularity is attributed to a significant 90% discount during the Steam Summer Sale, making the game and its complete package exceptionally good value.
Joy Malignant is a photobashed, dice-based RPG where every choice you make affects how your faceless body looks
Joy Malignant is a forthcoming dice-based role-playing game where player choices visually alter the character's appearance, creating a unique, faceless protagonist. Inspired by games like Citizen Sleeper and Disco Elysium, it features a core loop involving dice rolls to perform actions and progress the narrative. The game is set to release on July 29th and is available on Steam.
Be Missed and Remembered: The Letter from Mayoiga Launches July 10 on Steam
Overlap Games announced that the visual novel Be Missed and Remembered: The Letter from Mayoiga, from Narcissu creator Tomo Kataoka, will launch on Steam for PC on July 10. The game will be priced at $17.99 and will support Japanese, English, and Chinese languages at launch, with a 10% discount available until July 19.
Payday 2 is Getting an Engine Upgrade, Open Beta Begins on June 30th via Steam
Sidetrack Games announced that Payday 2 is receiving an engine upgrade, which includes support for 64-bit systems, DirectX 11, and improved load times. An open beta for the upgrade will begin on Steam on June 30th and run through July to identify and fix bugs.
Palworld lead says there's no "bad blood" between rival survival games like Valheim and Rust: "We all get along really well because we all have something in common!"
Pocketpair's John Buckley stated that there is no rivalry between survival game developers, emphasizing that they all share a common passion for the genre. This sentiment is highlighted by the "Super Survival Summer" bundle on Steam, featuring Palworld, Valheim, Rust, and other titles at a discounted price. Buckley also shared his personal involvement in curating the bundle as a side project.
Team-based PvP arena Project ZETA shares its latest updates as open testing begins
Project ZETA, a tactical arena game where four teams of three players compete for control of a prism, has begun its first open global beta test. The weekend-long test, running until June 28th, includes updates such as new traversal systems, additional monsters, an updated HUD, an improved tutorial, new characters, updated hitboxes, a renewed battle map, more gadgets, and an execution buff. The test is available on Steam.
Games Workshop Removes Certain Tabletop Simulator Materials from Steam
Games Workshop has issued DMCA takedown notices for fan-made mods on Steam's Tabletop Simulator, removing popular Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar community content. This action, consistent with Games Workshop's strict intellectual property enforcement, has drawn criticism from the community, particularly as a new edition of Warhammer 40,000 is released.
The Queen’s Gondola Is an Anomaly Game with an Eldritch Horror Mystery, Out Now
The Queen's Gondola, an indie mystery game inspired by The Exit 8, is now available for free on Steam for PC. Developed by Morning Crescent, the game challenges players to spot anomalies aboard a regal airship in a loop powered by dark magic, blending Eldritch horror with Victorian elegance. The title was built by a small team of four developers in under three months.
Steam Summer Sale brings my favorite indie roguelike and all its DLC down to $5, which is wild value for a game…
The Steam Summer Sale is offering a significant discount on The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Complete Bundle, which includes the base game and all its expansions. This bundle, typically costing over $50, is available for $5.09, representing a 90% discount. The article highlights this as an exceptional value for a highly regarded roguelike game.
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Unveils This Year’s Five New Games
Jackbox Games has revealed the five new titles included in The Jackbox Party Pack 12, set to launch later this year. The collection will feature We Forgot a Card, MegaPals, Debate and Switch, Idol Factions, and Hyperface. The pack is confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Apple TV, iPad, and Mac, with an Android version not yet announced but considered likely.
Release Dates/Windows
The game Annihilated will launch on July 22, with a trailer released today. Security 51 is scheduled to release on July 27. Both titles will be available on Steam.
Deep and volatile Terraria-style factory sim Sandustry hits early access in August, Hooded Horse announce
Hooded Horse and Lantto Games have announced that their 2D factory-building game, Sandustry, will launch in Early Access on August 13th for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store. The game features a physics system where resources break down into individual pixels and includes mechanics for thermodynamics, allowing for fluid evaporation and rain.
Firefighting Social Deduction Game “OCTOPinbs” Heats Up with Free New Outfits, Emotes, 30% Sale
The firefighting social deduction game OCTOPinbs has received a free COSTUME3 DLC update, adding new outfits and emotes. Co-developers tri-Ace and Lasengle Inc., with publisher Aniplex, have also announced a 30% discount on the game via Steam as part of the Summer Sale. Community play sessions with developers are scheduled for late June.
First impressions: Multiplayer co-op shooter SWAPMEAT brings the meat with a glizzy on the side
SWAPMEAT is a co-op, roguelite shooter with a unique meat-themed aesthetic, developed by One More Game. Featuring former developers from Blizzard Entertainment titles, the game offers a third-person perspective with randomized gear and abilities for each run. It recently launched on Steam and is available for under $10 during the summer sale.
Wildgate ‘hasn’t found a large enough audience to sustain ongoing development,’ but it’s staying online
Moonshot Games, led by Dustin Browder, has announced that heavy development on their multiplayer extraction RPG Wildgate is winding down due to a lack of a large enough audience. While the game will remain online and receive occasional bug fixes and balance updates, major content patches will cease. The game is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.
10 great games to grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2026
The Steam Summer Sale 2026 offers significant discounts on a variety of PC games until July 9th. Notable deals include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at 60% off, Dave the Diver at 50% off, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 90% off. The sale features a mix of genres and includes titles like Blasphemous 2, Robocop: Rogue City, and Hotline Miami.
PixARK reveals first premium DLC expansion
Snail Games USA has revealed PixARK: Terracrypt, the first premium DLC expansion for their voxel-based survival game PixARK. The expansion will introduce 80 new creatures, 12 unique subterranean biomes, and over 200 hours of gameplay. PixARK: Terracrypt is coming soon to Steam, with a console rollout to follow. The DLC will also feature system upgrades such as saving at any time in single-player and direct access to nearby storage containers.
Painting PC Launches Today on Steam - A Cozy Creative Career Sim Where You Make a Splash as a Painter!
Painting PC, a new cozy career simulation game developed by Oisoi Studio, has launched on Steam. The game allows players to experience the life of an artist, taking on commissions, gaining followers on a social platform called Paintigraph, and customizing their studio. The studio previously developed Painting VR, which has reached over 130,000 players.
Railway Management Sim Rail Estate Approaches July 16th 2026 Release Date At Full Steam!
Holonautic announced that their railway management simulation game, Rail Estate, will be released on Steam on July 16th, 2026. The game will feature a single-player campaign, updated visuals, new gameplay elements, and Steam Deck support. Rail Estate combines strategy and management simulation elements, allowing players to compete against up to seven others to build the largest transportation business.
Fun 2024 PS5 Adventure Game Already Delisted From PS Store
The co-op adventure game SOS Ops!, developed by ArtDock, has been removed from the PlayStation Store less than two years after its December 2024 PS5 launch. The game remains available on Steam and Xbox, and its developer recently announced it has sold over 800,000 copies, suggesting the PS Store delisting may be temporary.
