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Voice Of Belldona Unveils Major Early Access Updates and Future Content Roadmap Following Successful Launch
Developer Storycrop and publisher Okasan's Recipe have released major updates and a future content roadmap for their sci-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder, Voice of Belldona, following its successful Early Access launch on PC via Steam. The updates address technical fixes, difficulty balancing, and core mechanics, with the full release planned in approximately six months, including the narrative-heavy Story Mode.
Meccha Chameleon reaches a million sold, as hide-and-seek continues to sell
Indie game Meccha Chameleon has sold over one million copies on Steam, according to developer Lemorion_1224. The hide-and-seek style party game, which involves players painting themselves to blend into environments, has achieved a peak of 95,482 concurrent players on Steam and over 100,000 viewers on Twitch at launch. The developer is planning post-launch updates and new maps.
SANGOKUSHI BOND Demo Now Available During Steam Next Fest
Get Wrapped Up Inc. has announced that a demo for their upcoming PC title, SANGOKUSHI BOND, is available during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22, 2026. The demo features the new Board Performance mode with 14 tactical stages. The full game, a deck-building army battler with over 100 warlords, is planned for a summer 2026 release on Steam for $7.99 USD.
Angry Birds Artist's Card Battler Warena Opens Free Steam Next Fest Demo
Part Time Monkey and Coyote Time Publishing have released a free demo for their real-time tactical card battler, Warena, as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo allows players to engage in 1v1 matches with friends and play the first four levels of the single-player campaign. Warena, created by Tuomas Erikoinen, the original artist for Angry Birds, is designed for PC and features simultaneous troop deployment and spellcasting.
As hype builds for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, fans are flocking back to play (the heavily discounted) Remake and Rebirth on Steam
Following a strong trailer reveal for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, interest in the series has surged, with both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth seeing significant discounts on Steam. These sales led to over 10,000 concurrent players for Remake and over 6,700 for Rebirth, indicating strong player engagement ahead of the final installment's 2027 release. The upcoming game promises a vast world and a climactic conclusion to Cloud's story.
ATTENTION: SCP Foundation Demo is opening today! 👁️
A free demo for the horror survival game SCP Foundation: Universe Horror is available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22. Players are encouraged to test the demo, manage resources, and provide feedback on the survival mechanics within the SCP-inspired facility.
INVESTIGATE SOON: Noire Police Detective Demo is almost here! 🔎
A free playable demo for the upcoming detective game Noire Police Detective is now available as part of Steam Next Fest. Players can step into the role of an investigator, gather evidence, and solve cases. The demo will be available until June 22, and the game can be wishlisted on Steam.
Sketchy Fables – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Sketchy Fables is a hand-drawn open world adventure game where player combat choices dynamically alter the game world, featuring over 10,000 unique artworks. The game offers a seamless sandbox exploration experience with a bicycle, dynamic dialogue, and random encounters. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Open The Gate: Just A Little Reveals August 2026 Release Window in New Trailer
Indie developer Abubu Dance and publisher The Bueno Interactive have announced that their medieval tower defense and real-time strategy hybrid, Open The Gate: Just A Little, will launch on Steam in August 2026. The game features multiple fantasy legions, army building, and tactical combat. A demo and playtest are currently available.
DOKAPON 3-2-1: Super Collection! coming to PC on June 29
Sting will release the sugoroku RPG bundle DOKAPON 3-2-1: Super Collection! for PC via Steam on June 29. This collection, previously released for Nintendo Switch, includes three classic DOKAPON titles: DOKAPON Kingdom IV, DOKAPON! 3-2-1, and DOKAPON Gaiden: Flame no Audition. The PC version will only support Japanese language options.
Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection! coming to PC this month
Developer Sting has announced that Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection! will be released on PC via Steam on June 29th. This collection includes three classic Dokapon titles with new features like Double Speed Mode and Manual Mode, though the PC release will initially only support Japanese.
Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosures
Last week saw over 300 games released on Steam, with 120 of them featuring AI disclosures. Several games, including visual novels and FMV titles, heavily utilize AI-generated art, music, and narrative, with some priced at $100 or more. This trend raises concerns about the quality and legitimacy of AI-driven game development and pricing strategies on the platform.
If you're bored of shop sims about restocking shelves, here's one about helping someone find the album that…
Wax Heads is a shop simulation puzzle game where players help customers find specific music albums in a record store. The game features a unique premise inspired by real-life bookstore customer interactions, set in a struggling record store that promotes local bands and zines. Players must pay attention to customer clues, a daily music press, and social media to make recommendations, with a demo available on Steam.
Leafy Corner joins Steam Next Fest with its cozy and relaxing demo.
Fireline Games announced that its cozy plant shop management game, Leafy Corner, will be featured in the Steam Next Fest from June 15-22, 2026. The game's demo, which has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, allows players to grow, sell, and care for houseplants, customize their shop, and complete customer orders.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Mistfall Hunter, Crewed, and Forsaken Lands
This article rounds up lesser-known multiplayer games, including Mistfall Hunter, a PvPvE extraction ARPG with a beta planned for Steam Next Fest on June 15th and a full release on July 29th. Crewed, a co-op spaceship chaos game for up to six players, has a demo available and aims for a Q3 release. Forsaken Lands, a co-op deckbuilding roguelike for up to three players, is currently in a playtest.
Clockfall Released
Rever Games and Radical Theory have launched Clockfall, a dungeon crawler focused on time management, into Early Access on Steam. The game's release was announced despite its availability on the platform for some time.
Demos and Freebies
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess, a 2D action game with metroidvania elements, is now available on Steam for PC (Windows, Linux). The game is set in a 16th-century fantasy world and features cozy pixel art.
Pocketpair says Palworld 1.0 is its most ambitious release ever
Pocketpair announced that Palworld's version 1.0, its most ambitious release to date, will launch on July 10th for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This full release will introduce the long-awaited World Tree region, new Pals, and significant gameplay system changes, moving away from traditional evolution mechanics.
Detective VR Launches on Steam and PlayStation VR2 on September 9
Detective VR, a narrative mystery game developed by Studio Chipo y Juan & Valem Studio and published by VRKiwi, will launch on Steam and PlayStation VR2 on September 9. The game features time-bending mechanics for investigation, clue examination, and suspect interviews, offering approximately 5 hours of gameplay.
UploadVR Showcase Features Controversial Psychedelic Escape Room with Edgy Themes
The VR game Dark Trip has been featured in the UploadVR Showcase, highlighting its new 'Room 15' update and its inclusion in Meta's Early Access. Despite controversial themes, the game was selected after discussions with UploadVR, with the trailer focusing on adventure and puzzle elements. Dark Trip is available in Early Access on Meta and as a Closed Playtest on Steam, with a full release planned for late 2026.