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Virtue and a Sledgehammer will begin battering down the walls and android ghosts of a hometown filled with emotional memories this October
Deconstructeam announced that their new game, Virtue and a Sledgehammer, will be released on October 27th. The game, described as being about family, traditions, and being a misfit, involves revisiting a hometown to deal with trauma and emotional memories. A demo is available on Steam, and the developers warn the full game may be emotionally draining.
Celebrate Batman Day With The Entire Arkham Series At Its Lowest Price Right Now
To celebrate Batman Day, the entire Batman Arkham series, including Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Knight, and Arkham Origins, is available at its lowest price on PC via Steam through Fanatical. While Arkham Knight and its DLC are at their best price, Arkham Origins is not. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is not part of the sale and is also not recommended.
Steam Week in Review: This indie publisher released 29 terrible-looking Steam games in a single day—will they make…
Indie publisher Hard Shark Games released 29 early access games on Steam in a single day, many of which appear to be asset flips using Unity templates. Despite the low quality and minimal player counts, the article suggests the publisher may still be profitable due to the low cost of Steam store pages and recoupable fees.
Everything announced at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 showcased over 36 games, including 13 world premieres. The event featured gameplay, developer interviews, and trailers for upcoming titles across various genres, with many games available for wishlisting or demo downloads on Steam.
Solarpunk MMO Loftia is launching into early access November 3
The solarpunk MMO life simulator Loftia will launch into early access on November 3, 2026. Developed by Qloud Games, the game allows players to build and power sustainable homes on floating islands, engage in community projects, and go on adventures featuring puzzles and platforming. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
Defend your farm from a gaze of raccoons in this charming tower defense roguelite, out tomorrow
The charming tower defense roguelite, The Rabbit Haul, is set to release tomorrow, September 21, on PC via Steam. Players will defend a bunny named Sprout from waves of raccoons by planting organic weaponry and managing their garden, with roguelite elements including town rebuilding and upgrades between runs. New features like a snowy biome and an infinite mode were also revealed.
Paper co-op deckbuilder Hellcard 2 has a new demo that you can play right now
A new co-op demo for Hellcard 2, the sequel to the highly-rated roguelite deckbuilder Hellcard, is now available to play on Steam. The game features a unique papercraft aesthetic and allows for both solo and online co-op play, with a full release planned for 2027.
Yet another Pokémon-inspired game is popping off on Steam, with over 160,000 concurrent players for Aniimo
Aniimo, a Pokémon-inspired open-world RPG, has surpassed 160,000 concurrent players on Steam, making it the second most-played game of its kind behind Palworld. While praised for its creature-collecting elements, the game faces criticism for its monetization tactics, similar to Genshin Impact.
Iconic RPG Lufia is finally coming to PC, with the first two games in the series due next year
The iconic RPG series Lufia is coming to PC with Lufia 1 & 2 The Sinistrals Saga, set to release on Steam in 2027. This marks the first official PC availability for the original Lufia & the Fortress of Doom and Lufia 2: Rise of the Sinistrals, which are being packaged together. Taito and Clear River Games are working to bring these classic titles to a modern audience.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is At A Royally Great Discount, So What Art Thou Waiting For?
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is currently available at its lowest price ever, $23.99 / £19.99, on Steam. The article highlights the game's immersive medieval RPG experience, strong combat, and quest design, noting that the main story alone offers around 55 hours of content.
Here's how to watch this year's PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct will return on September 20th, featuring over 35 trailers and announcements from Tokyo Game Show. The 90-minute show will include world premieres, a new trailer for Stronghold 4, games from Devolver Digital, and a look at Tenebris Somnia. It will be streamed on PC Gamer's YouTube, Twitch, and Steam, among other platforms.
Refund This Game is coming to Steam in October — MP3s & NPCs
Cactile Games and dofhouse announced that Refund This Game will launch on PC via Steam on October 15. The game allows players to refund it after beating it, a concept inspired by recent discussions around Steam's refund policy. Developers aim to create a fun, hand-crafted platformer that can be completed and refunded within the two-hour window.
Indie Dev Says “AI” Voice In His Game Was Actually His Wife
A player accused indie developer Refractive Entertainment of using AI for the voice of the sole character in their action-RPG Luminary. However, creative director Keith Kolod clarified that the voice was actually his wife, who was doing her first voice acting gig. Kolod expressed surprise at the automatic assumption of AI in indie games and highlighted his preference for human elements in development.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
Dark Machine: The Game is an NFT-free version of the PvP and PvE mecha shooter tied to an upcoming anime
A new version of Dark Machine: The Game, a PvP and PvE mecha shooter, has been announced, explicitly excluding NFTs and blockchain elements. This version is slated for a 2027 release on PC via Steam, distinct from its previously announced Web3 counterpart. The game will feature customizable mechs, destructible environments, and a "shift up" mechanic.
As Final Fantasy Resonance drops its gacha baggage, another JRPG dev doing the same thinks it's "wonderful" these live-service games will be preserved
Shinnosuke Hirasawa, producer for Another Eden, praises the trend of live-service JRPGs like Final Fantasy Resonance and Octopath Traveler being adapted into premium, preserved versions. He believes this practice is wonderful for creators and the medium, allowing games to escape the limitations of service termination and continue receiving recognition.
'Players got better than we expected': Monster Hunter Wilds DLC director says Capcom is retuning its difficulty standards for the expansion's endgame
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance director Takuro Hiraoka stated that Capcom is re-evaluating its difficulty standards for the upcoming expansion's endgame. He explained that the base game's difficulty was intentionally set lower to avoid alienating new players, but the player base proved more skilled than anticipated. The team aims to balance the expansion to satisfy both new and veteran players seeking challenging endgame content.
Resident Evil Village Gold Edition Is Cheaper Than Ever, And You’re Basically Getting Another Game For Free
Resident Evil Village Gold Edition is currently available for a historically low price of $14.99 on Steam, which is part of Fanatical's Mega Capcom Bundle. This deal effectively offers an additional game for free, with options including other Resident Evil titles or Devil May Cry 5.
Tractor-battling teenage road trip RPG Keep Driving is getting official mod support via Steam Workshop later this month
The road trip RPG Keep Driving will receive official mod support via Steam Workshop on September 28th. Developer YCJY Games announced the upcoming beta update, which will allow players to create and share custom adventures. The game is also slated for a console debut soon.
Single player games might require age verification if they use Steam under EU Kids Act's current draft, according to MEP's senior policy adviser
A draft of the EU Kids Act proposes mandatory age verification for users accessing online platforms, which could impact single-player games distributed or updated via platforms like Steam. While the legislation is still a proposal, its current broad definition of 'online games' has raised concerns among industry advocates about its potential reach.
