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Far Far West is Steam's latest indie success story, racking up 250,000 sales and a 97% rating in just two days
Far Far West, an extraction shooter with a fantasy Old West theme developed by Evil Raptor, has achieved significant success on Steam, selling 250,000 copies and earning a 97% positive rating within its first two days. The game supports up to four-player co-op and features a blend of cowboy weaponry and elemental magic. Currently in Early Access with a launch discount, its price is expected to increase upon full release.
Steam's Viet Indie Week Puts Over 100 Southeast Asian Games in the Spotlight | HappyGamer
Steam is hosting Viet Indie Week, an event showcasing over 100 games from Vietnam and Southeast Asia from April 28th to May 5th. The initiative aims to provide greater visibility for indie developers in the region, highlighting titles like Just A Shadow Game, Grim Trials, and TCG Card Shop Simulator. This event underscores the growing global nature of game development and the increasing demand for diverse perspectives in gaming.
Cutesy Raising Sim Magical Princess Hits 100k Sales in Two Days
The anime raising sim Magical Princess, developed by MAGI and Neotro, has achieved over 100,000 sales on Steam within its first two days of release. The game, which allows players to guide a daughter character from childhood to graduation, has received an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating from players. Developers are actively addressing bugs and are inspired by player feedback.
Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar Launching May 21
Abandoned Sheep announced that the cat quantum-puzzle game Schrodinger's Cat Burglar will launch for PC via Steam on May 21. Players control Mittens the cat, who has the ability to be in two places at once, to explore test chambers and evade capture. Director Martin Binfield stated the game began as a hobby project eight years ago and is now ready to be shared with the world.
Umineko Albums Now Available on Spotify Featuring Game and Anime Themes
Two albums from the Umineko visual novel series, "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" and "Katayoku no Tori," featuring game and anime themes respectively, are now available on Spotify. The "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" album includes the PC game's theme, while "Katayoku no Tori" features the anime's opening theme with various arrangements. Umineko When They Cry is available on PC via Steam.
Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller worth $100?
The Engadget Podcast discusses the Valve Steam Controller, questioning its $100 price point and its distinction from a traditional PC gamepad. The conversation explores its unique design and potential value for PC gamers.
Magical Princess Surpasses 100K Sales in 2 Days
MAGI and Neotro announced that their daughter-raising simulation game, Magical Princess, has sold over 100,000 units on PC via Steam within two days of its launch. The game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with players taking on the role of a father raising his daughter.
Campsite Hustle! – Management Simulator Launches June 2 on Steam
Red Shore Games announced that Campsite Hustle! – Management Simulator will launch on Steam for PC on June 2, 2026. This first-person business simulation game allows players to build and manage both an outdoor store and a campground, featuring activities like stocking shelves, constructing facilities, and managing workers. The game will be available with a 15% launch discount during its first week.
Inner Voice Launches Today on Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store
Dionous Games and X Interactive have launched Inner Voice, a first-person horror-adventure exploration game, on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store for PC. Developed by solo developer Nikos Chronopoulos, the game features atmospheric storytelling, environmental puzzles, and multiple endings in a surreal Victorian/Western world.
DESKPOT LETS YOUR HARD WORK BLOOM
Indie developer RoaringLuck announced Deskpot, a cozy desktop idle and simulation game where typing actions nourish a virtual plant. The game, featuring 60 unique plants and cosmetic customization, will launch on Steam for Windows 10/11 in 2026. A playtest is currently available.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV Collaboration Characters, Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond, Enter the Fray in KOEI TECMO’s DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round!
KOEI TECMO America and Team NINJA announced that Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond from The King of Fighters XIV will be available as DLC for Dead or Alive 6 Last Round. The enhanced version of Dead or Alive 6, which includes the original 24 characters and five DLC characters, is set to release on June 25, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam.
I'm gonna need you to look at the sheep in this cozy ranch-building game that's launching on Steam this year and immediately threatening my free time
Little Sheep Valley, a cozy ranch-building game developed by Redknot Games, is set to launch on Steam for PC in Q4 2026. The game features a Mediterranean landscape where players can build their ranch, raise sheep, shear wool, and customize their environment with free placement of decorative items. The developers emphasize the importance of managing sheep needs and ranch layout for player satisfaction.
Subnautica 2 pulls a Hollow Knight Silksong, shoves one of Steam's most-wishlisted games out of its original release date: "We need to dodge the Leviathan"
Subnautica 2's early access release date of May 14 has forced the indie survival game Outbound to shift its own launch to May 11 on Steam and Xbox to avoid direct competition. Outbound, which was previously the 13th most-wishlisted game on Steam, will still launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch on May 14, as Subnautica 2 is not yet confirmed for those platforms until its 1.0 release.
Subnautica 2's early access has chased a campervanning game about starting fires and hacking PCs into an earlier release
Square Glade Games has moved up the early access release of their campervanning game Outbound to May 11th to avoid direct competition with the highly anticipated Subnautica 2, which is launching on May 14th. The demo for Outbound will be removed from Steam on May 8th.
‘Train Jumble’ Aims to Create a Comfortable Travel Experience
Train Jumble is a colorful puzzle simulation game where players manage passenger needs and optimize train layouts to create a comfortable travel experience across Europe. Players purchase items, arrange seating, and manage passenger flow to earn money and upgrade their train. The game is currently in development with a demo available on Steam.
Reaper Actual Secures Investment Before May Steam Early Access Release
Distinct Possibility has secured investment from Decasonic to accelerate the development of their game, Reaper Actual, which is set for a May 2026 Steam Early Access release. The studio also announced new board members, including Decasonic CEO Paul Hsu and industry veteran Bing Gordon. Both traditional and blockchain versions of the game are in development.
Sledding Game Fishing Guide - Full List & How To
This guide details the fishing mechanics within the game Sledding Game, which is described as a relaxed co-op title available on Steam. It covers how to acquire a fishing rod for 10,000 points and categorizes fish into common, rare, and shiny variants, noting that catching large fish is necessary for certain achievements.
Three Indie Games Take Center Stage in Weekly Dev Showcase | HappyGamer
This article highlights three indie games—Edge of Evil, Theralite, and Trip to the Core—featured in a recent developer showcase. These community-driven events are crucial for indie developers to gain visibility amidst the crowded market of PC and Steam releases. Such showcases help aggregate discovery and provide valuable exposure that isolated social media posts often fail to achieve.
TOP DOWN BULLET HELL GAME WHERE TIME MOVES WHEN YOU MOVE… ENTER THE CHRONOSPHERE ENTERS EARLY ACCESS MAY 14
Enter the Chronosphere, a turn-based tactical bullet hell game developed by Effort Star and published by Joystick Ventures, will launch into Early Access on Steam for PC on May 14, 2026, priced at $14.99. The game features a unique 'move-when-you-move' mechanic where time only progresses when the player acts, offering strategic planning within intense bullet-hell scenarios across five distinct biomes with procedurally generated challenges.
Retro strategy games Krush Kill 'N Destroy 1 & 2 to get major updates with online play
Classic 90s strategy games Krush Kill 'N Destroy and Krush Kill 'N Destroy 2: Krossfire are receiving major updates in June 2026, including online multiplayer support via Steam and GOG with crossplay. The updates, developed in partnership with modder Andre 'IceReaper' Mohren, will also introduce higher resolutions up to 4K, improved modding support, additional languages, and bug fixes. An opt-in open beta is scheduled for May 2026.
