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Dark Trip - Controversial Psychedelic Escape Room - Hits Steam with Closed Playtest
The psychedelic escape room game Dark Trip has launched a closed playtest on Steam, featuring redesigned flat controls and updated content for PC players. Originally available on Meta Quest, the game aims to reach a wider audience with its unique blend of puzzle-solving, psychedelic horror, and a twisted narrative. A full release for Steam, Meta Store, and consoles is planned for the end of 2026.
Award-Winning Composer Go Shiina to Create Music for TINY METAL 2!
AREA 35 Inc. has announced that award-winning composer Go Shiina, known for his work on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, will create the music for TINY METAL 2. Shiina, who previously worked at Bandai Namco Studios, has contributed an orchestral piece to the upcoming turn-based strategy simulation game. TINY METAL 2 is scheduled for release in spring 2027 for PC via Steam and other platforms.
Mow Down Countless Enemies with Your Familiar!
SummerTimeStudio Co., Ltd. announced that Dark Reaper Shoots! 2, a 3D Grim Reaper Roguelite Survivor Action game, will be released on June 3, 2026, for PC via Steam. The game allows players to customize their Grim Reaper and their familiar, GawGaw, to annihilate hordes of enemies with a unique playstyle. This installment is a follow-up to the mobile series which has surpassed 5.3 million downloads worldwide.
Come Sail Away in the New Mirthwood Seafarers Update!
Bad Ridge Games announced the upcoming Seafarers Update for their medieval fantasy RPG Mirthwood, which will introduce online cooperative multiplayer. The update, arriving later this year, will add new story elements, characters, quests, gameplay mechanics, and cosmetic items, allowing players to explore islands and customize their ships together.
Culdcept The First Becomes Playable in the West with New Demo today
Clear River Games, in partnership with City Connection and Omiya Soft, has released a playable demo for Culdcept The First, a remake of the 1997 SEGA Saturn title. The demo, available on Steam, allows players to carry over collected cards to the full PC release, which launches on July 30th. The game will also be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S shortly after.
Demo version for The Day I Started Harvesting is now available at Steam!
A demo version for the incremental farming game The Day I Started Harvesting is now available on Steam for PC. The demo allows players to experience the first 30 in-game days, starting with manual harvesting and progressing to automation systems. The game promises a blend of expected farming challenges and unusual obstacles.
‘Spiny & Chilly’ Platforms to Collect Oddly-Hidden Ice Blocks
Spiny & Chilly is a quirky platformer where players control a penguin with a hedgehog on its head, tasked with collecting stolen ice blocks. Inspired by games like Banjo-Kazooie and Super Mario 64, the game features exploration, puzzles, and secrets across various themed worlds. Currently in development, Spiny & Chilly is available to wishlist on Steam.
Glorpotron Game Release!
Bitwise Botworks Inc. has announced the upcoming release of Glorpotron, a Roguelike Tower Defense game. The game will be available on PC via Steam and features solo or co-op gameplay where players build and upgrade defenses against waves of creeps. The studio, founded in 2024 by Neale and Nathan, aims to deliver engaging, high-quality gaming experiences.
One Of Gaming’s Most Influential Horror Mysteries Returns With The 7th Guest Remake
The 7th Guest Remake, a modern reimagining of the classic 1990s CD-ROM horror puzzle adventure, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Steam. Developed by Vertigo Games and Exkee, the remake features redesigned environments, updated visuals, newly crafted puzzles, and newly recorded live-action performances integrated into the 3D world.
Shacknews E4 Trailer Debut: Battle Comic-Style Behemoths in Roguelike Deckbuilder Dream Team Supreme
Big Adventure debuted a trailer for their co-op kaiju-battling roguelike deckbuilder, Dream Team Supreme, during the Shacknews E4 Showcase. The game features comic-style art and allows players to pilot a two-headed mech, synergizing decks with a partner to battle giant monsters. A demo is currently available on PC via Steam.
Guinea Pig Gunner Launches Demo on Steam
The fast-paced platformer Guinea Pig Gunner has launched a demo on Steam, allowing players to experience its 22nd-century plot where a cyborg guinea pig fights a reptilian race. The demo features the first level, Earth City, and showcases the game's extensive arsenal of eight weapons, fluid movement mechanics, and challenging combat.
Meowmories is a horror game from a cat’s perspective
Meowmories is a horror adventure game developed in Unreal Engine 5 where players experience the world from a cat's perspective as they search for their owner. The game features voice-activated meows to stun enemies, memory collection for multiple endings, and a focus on trial-and-error gameplay. A demo is scheduled for release soon on PC via Steam, with the full game expected to have a playtime of 1-2 hours.
Don't Nod once again makes Tell Me Why free in celebration of Pride Month
Dontnod Entertainment is making its 2020 narrative adventure game, Tell Me Why, free on Steam and Xbox for the sixth consecutive year in celebration of Pride Month. The game was previously recognized with awards.
On Sale
Hyperstrange is holding a publisher sale on Steam, offering significant discounts on several titles. Players can save 50% on The Last Starship and DON'T SCREAM TOGETHER, and 75% on Gang Beasts.
Evening Multiplex
This article rounds up recent demo release trailers for several games including Chonky Cat, Garden and a Goat, The Order Of Serenity, and President Simulator. Garden and a Goat is available now on Steam.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Launches on Switch 2 This June
Resolution Games announced that Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 16, 2026. The tactical tabletop-inspired RPG, which features familiar Dungeons & Dragons classes and a card-based combat system, was previously released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, PC, and Meta Quest. The game includes two campaigns at launch with plans for future DLC.
HYPERSTRANGE Steam Publisher Sale Kicks Off Alongside Heavy Metal Slasher “Slaughter Void” Launch and New Game Reveals
Publisher HYPERSTRANGE has launched a week-long Steam sale coinciding with the release of its new dungeon runner, Slaughter Void. The sale features a catalog of HYPERSTRANGE's titles, including discounts on ELDERBORN and POSTAL: Brain Damaged. The event also included reveals for upcoming games like Bloodwoven, Raining Lead, Odd Town, and DERELIKT, alongside an update for Blood West.
This game took over Steam and was accidentally given away for free, now the devs say it "will be removed from the…
Developer Tecopark announced that Pico Park: Classic Edition will be removed from Steam, despite it being accidentally made free-to-keep permanently last year. While players who already own the game can continue to play it, the studio has decided to discontinue the free version to move forward with the Pico Park series. This decision has sparked disappointment and debate online regarding game preservation.
Kopernicus: Extraction Is an Upcoming Incremental Horror Game with a Cosy/Gore Feel
Kopernicus: Extraction is an upcoming incremental horror game developed by Black Lantern Collective and Simon Lukasik, set to release on Steam in Q4 2026. Players must survive on an alien planet by managing their base during the day and fighting off creatures born from their fears and memories at night, while also constructing tools and extracting fragmented memories to uncover the truth.
Playerunknown Productions Laying Off Employees, Cancelling Prologue: Go Wayback
Playerunknown Productions is undergoing a studio restructure that includes layoffs and the cancellation of its early access game Project: Go Wayback!. The studio will focus on its Melba technology, which aims to generate 'Earth-sized' virtual worlds. The team plans one final update for Project: Go Wayback! and is investigating refund options for players who purchased the game.
