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Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted hits Steam this May — MP3s & NPCs
Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted, a co-op action roguelite shooter, is set to launch on PC via Steam on May 28. The game features eight unique outlaws, a four-player co-op mode with online and local matchmaking, and a unique "Final Showdown" mechanic where players compete against each other for the final reward. A demo is currently available on Steam.
INDUSTRIA 2 Is Out Now on Steam
Developer Bleakmill and publisher Headup have released the narrative FPS INDUSTRIA 2 on PC via Steam. The game follows a woman stranded in a parallel dimension, exploring a boreal landscape and fighting an artificial intelligence to find her way home. Key features include immersive physics-based interactions, crafting, upgradable weapons, and a focus on narrative and audio design.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories Hits Steam With Strong Launch Numbers | HappyGamer
Magin: The Rat Project Stories has achieved significant success on Steam three weeks after its launch. Developed by The Rat Project and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the indie game boasts an 87% positive review rating, over 72,000 wishlists, and a median playtime of over 3 hours, indicating strong player engagement and a promising future for the studio.
Upcoming indie title turns your un-played Steam games into waves of enemies, so I’m screwed
The upcoming indie title Game Quest: The Backlog Battler, developed by Nic Taylor, allows players to battle waves of enemies based on their unplayed Steam games. The more expensive or unplayed a game is, the more dangerous it becomes in combat. The game is available to wishlist and play a demo on Steam.
The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.
Overwatch 2, now simply Overwatch, has undergone a significant revitalization driven by Blizzard Entertainment's focus on over-communicating with its player base. Game director Aaron Keller highlighted how admitting past mistakes and implementing continuous, transparent updates, including detailed blog posts and 'Director's Take' articles, helped rebuild player trust and improve community sentiment, moving Steam reviews from 'Most Negatively Reviewed' to 'Mixed'.
Echoes of the Unread Is a Cute Metroidvania Made for NES, Now Coming to Steam!
Echoes of the Unread, a retro-style Metroidvania originally developed for NES, is now coming to PC via Steam. Developed by Clever Cat Games and co-published by 8-Bit Legit and Mega Cat Studios, the game features a unique storybook aesthetic and a core mechanic where the protagonist, Rhapsody, uses her voice to alter the world, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies as she navigates different story-themed worlds to return home.
EDEN'S FRONTIER Opens Steam Playtest for Anime-Style Action RPG | HappyGamer
Frontiers Group has launched a Steam Playtest for their upcoming anime-inspired pixel art action RPG, EDEN’S FRONTIER. The game emphasizes narrative, featuring a webcomic that serves as its foundation, and combines real-time combat with collectible cards. The playtest is available now on Steam for PC players.
Blue Archive Gets “An Unconcealed Path - Episode: Fashion Show Security Duty!” Update With New Dress Units
Blue Archive has launched its "An Unconcealed Path – Episode: Fashion Show Security Duty!" update, introducing a limited-time event story and new "Dress" units, Tsukuyo and Michiru. The update, available on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam, features event chapters for rewards and limited pick-up banners for the new students. Several parallel events are also running, including "My Office" task challenges and the "Recollection Recruitment" event.
Windrose devs announce new Ashlands biome, but asks players for patience with future updates
Kraken Express, the developer behind the hit game Windrose, has announced a new Ashlands biome update, expected in approximately six months. The update will also include core gameplay system enrichments and quality-of-life improvements. A smaller patch addressing performance issues and adding new building pieces is slated for release this week or next.
WE GOT NEXT – NBA THE RUN BRINGS FAST-PACED 3V3 STREETBALL ACTION TO PS5, XBOX AND STEAM THIS JUNE
NBA THE RUN, a 3v3 streetball game from Play by Play Studios, will launch in June 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game features NBA stars and fictional legends, with modes like Knockout Squads, Knockout Solos, and Knockout Friends. A closed beta playtest is scheduled for May 1, 2026, on Steam.
Start Your Engines – Cargo, Please! Demo Available Today on Steam
A playable demo for the quirky, high-speed delivery game Cargo, Please! is now available on Steam. Developed by indie.io and Cyber752 Games, the demo allows players to experience the core gameplay loop of accepting jobs, transporting goods, and upgrading their trucks in a single city.
Raise Cute Creatures and Race for Glory, Bobo Bay is OUT NOW on Steam!
Bobo Bay, a creature collecting and racing game inspired by Chao Garden, has launched on Steam. Developed by NewFutureKids, the game allows players to collect, breed, customize, and compete with creatures called Bobos. The game is available for $20.99 at launch with a 16% discount.
Tales of Justice Academy: Winds Arise Launches on Steam With Launch Discount | HappyGamer
Tales of Justice Academy: Winds Arise, an indie RPG from Japanese developer 九芽川 Ninth Leaf, has launched on Steam with a 10% discount for the first two weeks. The developer has also established a Discord server to foster community engagement. This release highlights the growing trend of international indie developers finding success on the Steam platform.
STRUT YOUR STUFF IN BLUE ARCHIVE’S NEW FASHIONABLE UPDATE
NEXON has released the "An Unconcealed Path - Episode: Fashion Show Security Duty!" update for its anime-style RPG Blue Archive on PC, Steam, Android, and iOS. The update introduces new characters Tsukuyo (Dress) and Michiru (Dress), along with new event story content and recruitment events.
VEIL - Official Trailer Released for First-Person Psychological Horror Game
P Studio has released the official trailer for VEIL, an upcoming first-person psychological horror game for PC/Steam. The game focuses on atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and exploration, with an estimated playtime of 1.5 to 2.5 hours. VEIL follows a weekend trip to a remote island that turns into a nightmare, where players uncover truths and survive fear.
YAMIGATARI: FOR3ST Launches Today on Steam
Independent developer Red Ego Games has released YAMIGATARI: FOR3ST, a 2D pixel-art psychological horror game, on Steam for PC. The game focuses on atmospheric exploration, puzzle-solving, and slow-building tension with no combat, featuring seven different endings based on player choices. Console versions are planned for a later release.
Indie Dev's Hands Shake as Apokerlypse Card Game Finally Launches | HappyGamer
Indie developer Wilson's roguelike card game, Apokerlypse, has officially launched on Steam after years of development. The game, which features unique mechanics designed to challenge traditional card game players, is available at a discounted price. The article also notes SteamOS's expanded compatibility with AMD handheld devices.
The Free Talystro Demo is Live — A Roguelite Deckbuilder Where You Need Maths to Win
The free demo for the roguelite deckbuilder Talystro is now available on Steam for PC. Developed by Filiokus, the game features unique combat mechanics centered around mathematics, where players must match enemy values using cards and dice rolls. The demo includes the first act of the game, offering approximately 45 minutes of gameplay with both Normal and Expert modes.
Dimhaven - The Lost Source Launches on PC in June 2026
Zadbox Entertainment and Blue Brain Games announced that Dimhaven - The Lost Source will launch on PC via Steam in June 2026. This first-person mystery adventure game, developed by the team behind Quern, invites players to explore a forgotten island and uncover its secrets. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
Steam Users Slam Credit Card Requirements for Age Verification | HappyGamer
Steam users are expressing frustration with the platform's age verification system, particularly when changing payment methods. Many long-time users with accounts dating back to 2005 feel arbitrarily subjected to re-verification when switching from credit to debit cards. The article suggests Valve should implement more modern and user-friendly solutions, such as grandfathering in long-standing accounts or integrating with modern identity verification services.
