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Mina the Hollower Sells Over 300k Copies in 3 Days
Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower has sold over 300,000 copies in less than three days, significantly surpassing the initial sales of Shovel Knight. The retro-inspired action-adventure game, developed over six years with a budget exceeding $5 million, has received critical acclaim, including a 10/10 review from TechRaptor and a 92 score on OpenCritic. This strong performance suggests the game will be profitable and is unlikely to be the studio's final project.
Completed after approximately seven years of development
Indie studio Sword_Guild announced that their territory-conquest simulation RPG, Silver Blade of Gods' End, will be released on Steam for PC on July 22, 2026. Developed over seven years, the game features a war chronicle scenario with over 300,000 characters, more than 50 playable characters, and over 60 stages, supporting English and Chinese languages.
Dungeon Lurker's crunchy, grimey pixel art hides a metatextual secret beneath its roguelike, dungeon crawling veneers
Dungeon Lurker is a new roguelike dungeon crawler featuring crunchy pixel art and a dark fantasy theme. Mechanically, it plays more like a beat-em-up with sword and shield combat, alongside spells and potions. The game promises over 30 hand-crafted levels and a hidden metatextual secret connected to the player's past.
Camelot Unchained is finally set to launch Steam early access this afternoon – are you playing?
Camelot Unchained, an MMORPG developed by Unchained Games and founded by Mark Jacobs, has launched its Steam Early Access today. The game, which began its crowdfunding journey in 2013, aims to leave Early Access by December 2026. The current version includes multiple realms, races, classes, and zones, with plans for expanded content and features in the full release.
Fallout 76 | Fallout 76: Infestations Update is Now Available
Fallout 76 has released its new free update, Infestations, which adds new enemy factions and rewards like 4-Star Legendary weapons and armor mods to various areas. The update also includes the "Appalachia Under Siege" Season with new rewards and the "Deathclaw Pet Deluxe Edition" for purchase.
Bush Flying Career Sim ‘Deadstick: Bush Pilot Simulator’ Takes Flight This Autumn
Deadstick: Bush Pilot Simulator, a career-based bush flying simulation game, is set to launch on Steam this autumn. Players will operate their own flight courier service, delivering packages to remote locations and managing aircraft maintenance. A Steam playtest is available now.
EVE Online’s Cradle of War Rewrites the New‑Player Experience With Exordium
EVE Online's upcoming expansion, Cradle of War, launching June 9, 2026, introduces Exordium, a new starter system designed to improve the new-player experience with progressive complexity. Game Design Director Greg Hennessey and Senior Game Designer Josh Bayer discuss how Exordium, Military Campaigns, and new ships aim to onboard players more effectively and integrate them into the game's sandbox and larger conflicts.
Silver Pines is a rotoscoped side-scrolling survival horror game that splices Silent Hill with Flashback, and it's out on October 8th
Silver Pines, a rotoscoped side-scrolling survival horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, is set to release on October 8th. The game features a unique art style and gameplay that blends elements of Silent Hill and Flashback, with a demo available on Steam.
No horsing around! Time to race – Hobby Horse launches on Steam!
Hobby Horse, a chaotic and humor-filled racing game, has launched on PC via Steam. Developed by Games Incubator, the game emphasizes both skill and style, allowing players to customize their hobby horses and apartments. It features various tracks, special boosters, and track creation tools.
Loot List: Thief Sim Revealed — A Physics-Driven Heist Game Where Players Can Steal Almost Anything
Anoft has revealed Loot List: Thief Sim, a physics-driven heist game where players can steal almost anything, with a focus on unpredictable co-op heists and emergent chaos. The game will feature a dynamic Loot List for objectives and will be released on PC, with a Steam page and first gameplay trailer now available. Players can wishlist the game and sign up for upcoming playtests.
"What the f*** do I pay you for if that’s your opinion?" Gabe Newell reportedly once shouted at one of Valve's Lionel Hutzes during Steam porn debate
Valve boss Gabe Newell reportedly reacted strongly to a debate about allowing pornographic content on Steam, yelling at general counsel Karl Quackenbush. The incident is part of a broader discussion on Valve's corporate culture, stemming from an ongoing antitrust lawsuit filed by Wolfire Games. Newell testified in the suit, denying Steam has a monopoly and asserting customers have numerous purchasing choices.
Time to Wake Up is an eye-catching puzzle adventure where your surroundings shift with every blink
Time to Wake Up is a first-person puzzle adventure where players can blink to shift between two variants of the same surreal dreamscape, a mechanic reminiscent of games like Dishonored 2 and Titanfall 2. Developed by Eye Blink Twice, the game uses this core mechanic for exploration and puzzle-solving, with a demo available on Steam. While not outright horror, the game incorporates unsettling imagery and hints at darker themes as it progresses towards its full release later this year.
Pixel Washer’s New Demo Brings the Suds to Steam Today
Acclaim, Inc. and Valadria announced the Steam demo for Pixel Washer, a cozy, zen-like game where players use a power washer to clean a grimy pixelated town. The demo features six levels, two power washers, and a mini-game, with the full game available for wishlist on Steam. Developer Matt Hackett expressed excitement for players to experience the relaxing gameplay.
Supernova Studios LLC Drops New Trailer as Steam Wishlists Rocket Past 170,000
Supernova Studios LLC has released a new trailer for their upcoming game, Funnel Runners, coinciding with the title surpassing 170,000 wishlists on Steam. The trailer showcases upgraded visuals, refined mechanics, and new content. The game is currently in beta testing, with the development team actively incorporating community feedback.
Finnish fishing adventure Lost Lures demo live right now!
The co-op fishing adventure Lost Lures, developed by Hatfuls Games and published by Bonus Stage Publishing, has released a free demo on Steam. The game features realistic fish behavior, a hand-crafted Finnish wilderness setting, and up to 6-player co-op. The demo is available ahead of the Steam Next Fest to give players an early look at the game's mechanics, which emphasize reading the water and weather over simple button prompts.
A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara Prototype on Steam & Kickstarter Live on June 2nd
Independent studio BadRez Games has released a playable prototype of their upcoming game, A Fighter's Nova: Mindara, on Steam. Simultaneously, the studio has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund further development of the JRPG and fighting game hybrid, which is targeting a 2028 release on PC.
Fast-Paced Action RPG ‘The Book of Prosperity’ Debuts Free Demo June 2 Alongside BIG Summer Showcase Feature
Independent developer SingKeys announced that a free demo for the 2D Action RPG 'The Book of Prosperity' will be released on Steam on June 2, 2026. The game has also been selected for the Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2026. The demo will feature explorable areas, kinetic combat mechanics, a boss battle, and minigames, offering players their first hands-on experience before the full release in Early 2027.
HOW TO WATCH FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASE AND FGS LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase will air on June 6, 2026, featuring over 40 games with world premieres, demos, and trailers. Hosted by Alix Wilton Regan and Troy Baker, the event will be followed by FGS Live from Los Angeles, offering more exclusive content and interviews. The showcase will be streamed internationally on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Steam, with dedicated streams for China and Korea.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart playtest appears on Steamdb
A new kart racing game titled Super Yooka-Laylee Kart has been discovered on Steamdb, suggesting a leak ahead of an official announcement. Developer Playtonic recently hinted at new projects, with a potential reveal expected around Summer Game Fest.
A cursed incremental horror game about prime-number obsession.
ipip has released a demo for their upcoming horror incremental game, Idle Primes, on Steam. The game challenges players to discover prime numbers on expanding grids, using them as currency to buy upgrades and unlock automation. The demo is available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and Japanese.