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A Cozy Floating-Island Colony Sim - Cloud Dwellers Now on Steam
Cloud Dwellers, a 2D hand-drawn colony simulation game developed by XinZhi, has launched in Early Access on Steam. Players rebuild civilization on floating islands through a relaxed, system-driven sandbox experience, with an estimated 30-80 hours of gameplay.
Smed’s MMOFPS Reaper Actual is still alive and just hauled a fresh pile of venture capital cash
Distinct Possibility Studios announced that its MMOFPS title, Reaper Actual, has secured a new round of venture capital funding led by Decasonic. The company plans to launch the game on Steam Early Access in May. Gaming industry veterans Bing Gordon and Paul Hsu have also joined the company's Board of Directors.
It’s Gonna Be May: 16 Games Hit the Cloud This Month, With More NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Power
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 16 games in May, including Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, available on launch day. The Ultimate membership now offers expanded RTX 5080-class performance, enhancing frame rates and visuals across the library. The service also celebrates 30 years of Firaxis Games with classic titles becoming available as Install-to-Play.
Another Highly Wishlisted Game Just Moved Its Release Date Up Because Of Subnautica 2
Square Glade Games has moved up the release date for their survival-crafting game Outbound to May 11 to avoid direct competition with the highly anticipated Subnautica 2. While the PC and Xbox versions will launch on May 11, the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions are still scheduled for May 14.
Dark And Darker Can "Move Ahead With Full Legal Certainty" After Court Ruling
Developer Ironmace can proceed with Dark and Darker development with legal certainty following a South Korean Supreme Court ruling that upheld a lower court's decision in a copyright dispute with Nexon. While the court found Ironmace infringed on trade secrets, it was not guilty of copyright infringement, and the developer's appeals were dismissed. This ruling ends the legal battle, allowing the game to continue its online service without threat of suspension.
Dark Fantasy ExtrAction RPG Gods, Death & Reapers Launches Playtest; Available on Steam and FirstLook Until May 4
Wolcen Studio has launched the Closed Alpha 5 playtest for their Dark Fantasy ExtrAction RPG, Gods, Death & Reapers, available on Steam and FirstLook until May 4. This update introduces new map modes, abilities, upgrades, environmental hazards, enemy types, and an endgame Arena mode. The game blends PvP extraction gameplay with PvE encounters and will release on Windows PC via Steam Early Access.
Chillquarium Now in Early Access on Android and available for Pre-Order on iOS
The relaxing aquarium idle game Chillquarium is now available in Early Access on Android and for pre-order on iOS. Developed by solo indie developer Ben Reber and published by Snapbreak Games, the game allows players to buy, raise, and sell fish to customize their aquariums. Chillquarium previously found success on Steam.
Toycrafter Launches Today on Steam, Bringing Psychological Horror Into a Disturbing Toy Workshop
Toycrafter, a psychological horror crafting game developed by Newgen studio and published by Perfect Gen Publishing, has launched on Steam. The game challenges players to cut, paint, and assemble dolls within an unsettling toy workshop, focusing on atmosphere and slow-burn tension rather than jumpscares or combat. A free demo is available, and a limited-time launch discount is being offered.
‘ACTING OUT’, The Co-Op Movie-Making Game, Demo Out May 7th!
The co-op movie-making game 'Acting Out' will release a public demo on May 7th, 2026. Developed by a team including creators from the indie multiplayer game Screencheat, 'Acting Out' allows players to act out roles in movie scenes with friends, with their performances being compiled into a final film.
Steam Quietly Starts Tracking Your GOG and Epic Games Playtime | HappyGamer
Steam has quietly updated its platform to track playtime for non-Steam games added to a user's library, including titles purchased from GOG and Epic Games. This change aims to position Steam as a central hub for PC gaming, regardless of where games are purchased, by offering unified playtime tracking and improved user experience features.
Your pass to explore the furthest reaches of space – a narrative strategy Project: Aurora is now available on Steam
Project: Aurora, a narrative strategy game from Tesseract Games, is now available on PC via Steam for $13.99. The game tasks players with managing a research mission on a distant, potentially hostile planet, balancing resource management, technology development, and crew survival amidst a growing sense of dread and mystery.
Ink Shadow: Zero Drops Today: This Wuxia RPG Lets You Build a Dynasty | HappyGamer
Ink Shadow: Zero, an indie wuxia RPG, has launched on Steam, allowing players to build a dynasty through marriage, raising children, and forming family combat units. The game features a deep faction system where player choices impact political landscapes and a romance system that integrates partners and offspring into gameplay. This title aims to offer an authentic wuxia experience with meaningful consequences and long-term progression.
Global Rescue Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% of the achievements in the strategy management game Global Rescue. It lists all the in-game tasks and milestones required, from setting up the first base and reaching level 2, to completing 100 missions and achieving a 100% rating.
WARENA OPENS SECOND STEAM PLAYTEST MAY 1–3
Indie developer Part Time Monkey and publisher Coyote Time Publishing are holding a second public playtest for their RTS card-battler Warena on Steam from May 1-3, 2026. This test includes new Runes, Hero Skills, in-match events, and numerous bug fixes and balance tweaks based on player feedback from the first playtest.
Farming Camp demo now available on Steam
The demo for Farming Camp, a cozy single-player farming simulation game with visual novel elements, is now available on Steam. Developed by Innerfire Studios and published by SOEDESCO, the demo allows players to experience one in-game week of camp life as Alessandra, managing daily routines, completing quests, and building relationships.
Alien Strike will also be available in arcades
Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders is set to launch on Steam on May 7, 2026, with plans for future releases on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series S/X, and PlayStation 4/5. Notably, the game will also be available in arcades, featuring a custom-built three-player cabinet designed by developer Combo Game Studio. The studio, founded with a focus on arcade machine development, aims to blend retro gameplay with modern visuals and technology.
Flowers to Honey, Cozy Idle Clicker Demo Coming May 11 on Steam
Flowers to Honey, a cozy idle clicker game where players grow a hive by planting flowers and evolving bees, will release a free demo on Steam on May 11. The game features a single continuous view for all gameplay and upgrades, focusing on relaxing automation and resource management. It is developed by a two-person indie team and is inspired by games like Cookie Clicker.
Rena rånet! Thick as Thieves blir tokbilligt
The stealth action game Thick as Thieves, led by Warren Spector, will launch on May 20th for $5. Initially planned as PvPvE, the game now features a solo or two-player co-op experience with distinct character abilities. It will be available on Steam and Epic Games Store, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions planned.
Kernelbay: cozy desktop fishing game launching May 13 on Steam
The cozy idle fishing game Kernelbay, developed by Italian indie studio Nexent Games, is set to launch on Steam for PC on May 13, 2026. Designed as a lightweight desktop experience, the game allows players to progress quietly in the background while they perform other tasks. Players will journey across island dioramas, automatically catch fish, upgrade equipment, and unlock new licenses to discover unique species.
What if Dynasty Warriors Remained a Fighting Game? This New PS5 Title Tries It
Kingdom Heroes: Arena, a new title from Taiwanese studio UserJoy Technology, aims to revisit the original 1v1 fighting game roots of the Dynasty Warriors franchise before its shift to the musou genre. Planned for a future PlayStation 5 release, the game features idealized historical figures with unique weapon-based combat. A demo is available on Steam, though a specific release date for the console version has not yet been announced.
