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Valorborn Early Access
Valorborn, a sandbox RPG from Laps Games set in a medieval fantasy world, has launched into Early Access on Steam for PC. The game is now available for players to experience and provide feedback.
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon Launching April 30
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon, a 2D side-scrolling title from Art Thieves and Gamersky Games, is set to release on Steam on April 30. The game combines stealth heist gameplay with shop management, allowing players to control Vyke the Goblin as he aims to become a black market tycoon. Game Producer Lindro Zhang expressed the team's dedication to polishing the game over two years of development.
Two MMO Worlds: One Lives Without Players, the Other Falls Apart Without You
The MMO Simulation Bundle, featuring Erenshor and Don't Lose Aggro, is now available on Steam at a 10% discount. Erenshor, a "massively single-player" RPG released in April 2025, offers an offline MMO experience with simulated players, while Don't Lose Aggro, released today, is a fast-paced roguelite focused on party management and tanking.
Piratical Survival-Crafter Windrose Racks Up 500k Sales in Two Days
Kraken Express and Pocketpair announced that their piratical survival-crafter Windrose has sold 500,000 units in its first two days on Steam Early Access. The developers thanked players for their support and are preparing another hotfix update. The game is expected to remain in Early Access for 1.5 to 2.5 years.
Birds of a Feather - Illustrated Adventure "The Day I Became a Bird" Is Out Today
The narrative adventure game "The Day I Became a Bird" has been released today on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Developed by Hyper Luminal Games in collaboration with Numskull Games and PASSION Games, the title follows a child experiencing first love and self-expression. The game is adapted from a storybook by Ingrid Chabbert and illustrated by Guridi, featuring a distinctive visual style and gentle gameplay.
European Tour DLC Brings More Multistorey Car Parks To Parking Garage Rally Circuit On April 27th
The "European Tour" DLC for the indie racing game "Parking Garage Rally Circuit" will be released on Steam on April 27th. This expansion doubles the game's content by adding 8 new multistorey car parks inspired by real European locations, a new soundtrack, and expands online multiplayer lobbies to 8 players. Console release dates will be announced later.
LEAD WWII MILITARY POWERS IN TURN-BASED GRAND STRATEGY ‘TOTAL VICTORY: WORLD CONFLICT 1939-1945’ DEMO NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM!
Kraken Studios has released a preview demo for their upcoming grand strategy game, Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945, on Steam. The demo allows players to control Germany in the Blitzkrieg East Scenario, simulating the initial stages of the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. The game aims to provide a historically inspired World War II experience with moderate complexity and divisional-level strategy.
Pirate survival Windrose sees 500,000 mateys buy the game as Steam reviews are 'Mostly Positive'
The pirate survival game Windrose has sold over 500,000 copies within its first two days of release, achieving a 'Mostly Positive' review score of 87% on Steam. The game also reached nearly 100,000 concurrent players in its first 24 hours. Developer Kraken Express is reportedly seeking an ISP to improve the game's connectivity.
Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner A’s TEST Server Now Available on Switch and PC in Japan
G-MODE has released Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server in Japan for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. This RPG, originally developed by Atlus for feature phones in 2006, is based on the expanded Complete Edition and features strategic combat with the Press Turn mechanics and the Mantra system for skill development. The game is a spin-off of the Digital Devil Saga franchise within Shin Megami Tensei.
Dash Dash Dead Revealed with New Trailer - A Running Man–inspired Turn-based Roguelite Where Hesitation is Death
Dash Dash Dead, a turn-based roguelite inspired by The Running Man, has been revealed by solo developer Virtual Void Studio and publisher Drillhounds. The game features fast-paced tactical combat with time pressure, where players combine items to create builds and face procedurally generated arenas, enemies, and bosses. It is set to launch on Steam this year.
Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.6 Adds Goro Akechi and New Event Content
Sega and Perfect World Games have released version 3.6 for Persona 5: The Phantom X, introducing the new 5★ Phantom Thief Goro Akechi and continuing the 'Crossroads of Fate' event with the Laboratory Arc Part 2. The update also adds new gameplay events, rewards like the Plasma Blade, and expands City Life content with Goro Akechi interactions. The game is available on PC via Steam, iOS, and Android.
Xenosaga: Pied Piper Announced for Switch and PC via G-MODE Archives+
G-MODE has announced that Xenosaga: Pied Piper, a canonical mobile game in the Xenosaga series, will be released for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in Japan. The game, which is considered essential for understanding Xenosaga Episode III, features a storyline by Tetsuya Takahashi and Soraya Saga, with Cyborg Ziggy as the protagonist. It is recommended to play after Xenosaga Episode II, despite taking place a century before the first game.
Build a colony, survive and defend against an attack of Giant Creatures.
Birchwood Games announced that its new game, Giantfall, will be released on Steam on May 5, 2026. Giantfall is a colony simulation, survival, and tower defense game with real-time strategy elements where players must build and defend their kingdom against giant creatures.
Windrose devs reveal it sold 500k copies in the first 48 hours – that’s likely Early Access development funded
The indie game Windrose has achieved significant success in its Early Access launch, selling over 500,000 copies within its first 48 hours. The game's developers attribute this milestone to a viral demo during Steam Next Fest and a strategic marketing campaign that kept the demo available until launch. The game is priced accessibly with regional pricing and launch discounts, contributing to its strong initial sales.
Get ready to test your friendships by sharing control of a giant cardboard robot in the new Limbot Steam demo, out now!
Ionized Studios has released a free demo for their upcoming co-op 3D platformer, Limbot, on Steam. The demo features 20 levels, new enemies, and the first boss fight, offering players a preview of the full game launching in July on Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. In Limbot, up to four players control individual limbs of a giant cardboard robot to navigate various environments.
Steam Launch and new update! news - SpaceSlog
SpaceSlog is launching into Early Access on Steam on April 17th. The latest update introduces a new captain creation system that affects the game's start, refines building mechanics for more intuitive placement, and adds an airtightness overlay to show breaches. New features include chickens for farming and additional menu options like keybinds and UI scaling.
Blood Reaver is OUT NOW on Steam Early Access
Hell Byte Studios has launched its debut dark-fantasy co-op FPS, Blood Reaver, on Steam Early Access. Players can team up solo or with up to three friends to fight demonic uprisings using firearms and blood magic. The game features round-based combat with escalating waves of enemies and in-run upgrades.
The Prince of Tennis Otome Dating Sims 'Sweet School Festival' and 'Doki Doki Survival' Get Worldwide Release in July
Konami has announced that The Prince of Tennis otome dating sims 'Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more…~' and 'Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~' will receive worldwide releases on PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch on July 30. These rereleases feature English translations, newly drawn illustrations, and improved UI, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version offering additional features like full-screen display and mouse support.
Jagex to expand RuneScape: Dragonwilds into Asia-Pacific region
Jagex is expanding its survival crafting MMORPG RuneScape: Dragonwilds into the Asia-Pacific region later this year, with localization for Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. CEO Jon Bellamy stated this is the company's most significant international expansion, aiming to make RuneScape a truly global franchise. The game previously entered early access on Steam in April 2025 and expanded to Latin America in September.
"Funimal," the Leading Slide Puzzle Cleared in 5 Moves or Fewer.
IXILL LLC's slide puzzle game, Funimal: Fusion Animal, has been selected for the INDIE Live Expo 2026. To celebrate, the game is being offered at its largest discount of 30% off on Nintendo Switch and Steam. The game is known for its unique 'leading slide puzzle' mechanic and pixel art style.