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Fatekeeper launches in Early Access on June 2
The first-person RPG Fatekeeper is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on June 2. The game will be available for players to experience in its early stages of development on this date.
Procedural Sci-Fi Hero-Shooter Symbiosis Drops Playable Demo on Steam
Independent studio Aberratic Studios has released a playable demo for their upcoming sci-fi cooperative hero-shooter, Symbiosis, on Steam. The game features procedural exploration, tactical base-building, character evolution, and co-op multiplayer. The demo is available now, with the full game available to wishlist on Steam.
Symbiosis Demo Available Now on Steam
Aberratic Studios has released a playable demo for their sci-fi co-op hero-shooter, Symbiosis, on Steam. The game combines fast combat, procedural exploration, and tower defense elements where players must build defenses against waves of enemies. Players can choose from heroes with evolving skill trees and play solo or in online co-op to reclaim hostile alien worlds.
Review: Zero Parades Understands the Assignment
Zero Parades is a highly impressive RPG that builds upon the legacy of Disco Elysium while forging its own path. The game follows spy Hershel Will as she navigates a world of political intrigue and personal sacrifice, featuring a web-like narrative structure and engaging mechanics like Conditioning. While it shares some DNA with its predecessor, Zero Parades succeeds with its writing and unique approach to political themes, and is available on PC with a PlayStation 5 release planned for 2026.
Security 51 Playtest is Now Live on Steam
Alawar has announced that the playtest for Security 51, an atmospheric horror security guard simulator inspired by Papers, Please and SCP, is now live on Steam. Players will work the checkpoint of an underground Area 51 bunker, verifying staff and deciding who can enter while dealing with anomalies and escalating uncertainty. The playtest is available now, with the full game planned for a 2026 release.
Soothing Puzzle Game Walk The Frog Launches Today on Steam!
Walk The Frog, a narrative puzzle game developed by Walk The Frog Studio and published by Bright Gambit, has launched today on Steam for PC and Mac. The game features cozy sticky note puzzles, a heartfelt story about friendship, and a handcrafted visual style. It is available for $12.99 USD/EUR with a 25% launch discount.
PLANETPLAY'S GREEN GAMES SHOWCASE JOINS OFFICIAL SUMMER GAME FEST 2026 LINE-UP
PlanetPlay's Green Games Showcase will be featured in the official Summer Game Fest 2026 line-up on June 6. The showcase will highlight PC games focused on nature and environmental themes, hosted by Anjali Bhimani and Jude Ower. Profits generated will support environmental projects in Kenya.
Blades of Fire True Ending Guide - Good Ending
This guide details how to achieve the true ending in Blades of Fire, a dark fantasy action-adventure game available on PC via Steam. Players must collect all 13 tablet fragments by finding blue gems and then use a specific weapon rune in the library to obtain a book. This allows access to a puzzle that ultimately lets the player revive Nerea for a new ending.
Dominus Automa - We want you to crash our servers. PvP Stress Test signups
Independent developer Metashift Labs has opened sign-ups for the PvP Stress Test of its upcoming MMORPG, Dominus Automa. The game features automated gameplay where characters act on player-defined strategies even when offline. Sign-ups are being handled through the game's Discord server, with a Steam page already available.
SANGOKUSHI BOND: Former SEGA Producer Brings New Deck-Building Strategy Epic for Steam Release Summer 2026
Get Wrapped Up Inc. announced SANGOKUSHI BOND, a deck-building roguelite strategy game produced by former SEGA producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama, for a Summer 2026 Steam release. The game features 10-minute tactical battles with no pay-to-win mechanics and over 100 newly illustrated Three Kingdoms generals. It will be available for PC on Steam for $7.99 USD.
Clockfall Enters Steam Early Access on May 28
Clockfall, an action RPG roguelite from Rever Games and Radical Theory, will launch into Steam Early Access on May 28, 2026. The game features a time loop mechanic where players must balance dungeon crawling and resource gathering with village defense. Clockfall is also planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027.
Pixel MMO Soulbound gets revived with new Steam version
Developer SpiderWare has launched the Steam page for Soulbound: Online, a revived pixel-art MMORPG that previously ran on Web3 technology. The game, which features fast-paced roguelike dungeons, character progression through loot and crafting, and cooperative gameplay for up to three players, is set to release on Steam this summer. The narrative centers on players exploring a virtual world and battling hostile entities known as The Anima.
Cozy snow clearing game Winter Whiskers announced
Indie developer Mango Leaf Games has announced Winter Whiskers, a cozy snow-clearing simulation game set in a town of animals. The game is planned for a 2026 release on Windows PC via Steam. Players will use a snow vacuum and the town's steam system to clear snow, fix infrastructure, and help residents prepare for a Winter Festival.
2D pixel art boss rush action game Rubinite launches July 23
The 2D pixel art boss rush action game Rubinite is set to launch on July 23 for PC via Steam. The game features a focus on challenging boss encounters within a distinct pixel art aesthetic.
On Sale
Several game franchises are currently on sale on Steam, including PAC-MAN, Super Meat Boy, and Ghost Exile. Players can save 50% on Super Bunny Man and Ghost Exile during these limited-time promotions.
Legendary multiplayer sandbox Terraria celebrates 15 years of live service with over 70M copies sold
Indie sandbox game Terraria is celebrating its 15th anniversary, having sold over 70 million copies worldwide, with 39.6 million on Steam alone. Developer Re-Logic announced that cross-play is coming soon and confirmed that updates for the game will continue beyond patch 1.4.6.
"Unless you're Nintendo," developers should never price games over $70, expert says, even though pricey…
Video game sales expert Tom Kaczmarczyk argues that most developers should avoid pricing games at $70, with Nintendo being a notable exception due to its closed ecosystem. He suggests that while more expensive games may initially seem profitable, they rarely outcompete Steam sales for other developers. Kaczmarczyk advises pricing games expensively but planning for significant early discounts to generate revenue.
The Guardian of Nature Is a Charming Solarpunk Adventure That’s Also Raising Environmental Awareness
The Guardian of Nature, a solarpunk adventure game developed by Inlusio Interactive, is launching on Steam for PC on May 21st, coinciding with Earth Day. The game, which took seven years to develop and was made in close collaboration with scientists, aims to raise environmental awareness through its hand-drawn visuals and educational content about nature's interconnectedness. It features point-and-click puzzle gameplay where players guide botanist Henry on a journey to save the Tree of Life.
Stitchlings Is a Co-Op Hack-And-Slash Title Inspired by It Takes Two, Out Now
Stitchlings, a debut co-op hack-and-slash title from Studio Woolworks, is now available for free on Steam and will soon release on the Epic Games Store. Inspired by Castle Crashers and It Takes Two, the game features two players battling toy monsters in a patchwork world, collecting parts to customize their characters and experiment with different combat styles.
Soulbound: Online Coming to Steam
Spiderware has announced that Soulbound: Online, a standalone version of its free-to-play browser-based MMORPG with over one million players, will soon launch on PC via Steam. Further details about the new content are expected shortly.