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More Triple-i Initiative 2026
The Triple-i Initiative 2026 event featured numerous independent games, with new announcements made throughout the showcase. A Steam page for the event is now live, highlighting the featured titles.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam gets a release window and adds PS5 and PC versions
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, the next installment in the puzzle adventure series, is slated for release in late 2026. Level-5 announced the game will launch on PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch, expanding beyond its traditional handheld and mobile origins. The game will feature puzzle design by QuizKnock and is set in the steam-powered town of Steam Bison.
On Sale
A sale is currently ongoing for Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition on Steam. The article also mentions Lovecraftian Days 2026, also available on Steam.
UnderMine 2 Duskfall Update Launching May 1
The UnderMine 2 Duskfall Update, version 0.7, is set to launch on May 1, introducing the Duskfall location, Thimble Ticket market, a new "The Grim Crucible" difficulty, and a boss fight against Bul & Gogi. Several other games are also featured with upcoming releases and playtests, including Obey the Insect God, Shift at Midnight, Philosophie du Soi, SpaceCraft, and Frostrail.
FMV Digitized Obey the Insect God Now Available on Steam
Chunkle Freaky’s Movies Games has released Obey the Insect God on Steam for PC. This FMV-inspired title draws from Finnish epic The Kalevala and features digitized sprites, live actors, and full voice acting. Players will engage in combat with tight timing, perfect blocks, and combos against enemies and bosses.
Crystalfall is an early access MMOARPG that promises a ‘loot-driven Exile-like’ experience
Crystalfall, a free-to-play MMOARPG from CRG Studio, has launched into early access on PC. The game features a loot-driven, classless progression system with a steampunk setting and promises an endless endgame. However, the launch has been marred by server disconnections and login issues, leading to negative Steam reviews.
Indie developer PD_CGT has announced LURRUNA - The Island of Towering Automatons.
Indie developer PD_CGT has announced LURRUNA - The Island of Towering Automatons, an action-platformer inspired by Classicvania titles. Players control Dafne, a crash-landed pilot fighting with arcing bombs on a mysterious island. The game will feature 6 stages, 12 bosses, multiple difficulty levels, and will be released on Steam and Itch.io this summer.
RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike Review - Thumb Culture
RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is a strategy arcade roguelite developed by Doraccoon and published by Playstack, releasing on March 31st for PC via Steam. The game adapts the coin pushing arcade experience into a digital roguelite format.
Crimson Desert Review - Thumb Culture
Pearl Abyss's open-world RPG, Crimson Desert, is now available on Steam and PlayStation 5. This review explores the vast world of Pywel, offering a look at the finished product after a previous preview.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Reveals An Impressive Cast In New Trailer
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has revealed its star-studded voice cast in a new trailer, featuring Troy Baker as the lead detective Jack Pepper. The game will be released on April 16th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, and has already garnered 1.5 million wishlists.
Massive survival game Soulmask hits 1.0, and you can grab its Ancient Egypt expansion for free if you're fast
The survival game Soulmask has officially launched its 1.0 version after 21 months in Early Access, featuring over 1,800 improvements. Alongside the full release, Campfire Studio has launched the Shifting Sands DLC, inspired by Ancient Egypt, which is being offered for free to all players who purchase the base game within the first month. The update also introduces new playstyles, an overhauled onboarding experience, and an upgraded tribe management system.
Cool Story, Bro! A party game about writing stories is OUT NOW!
The party game Cool Story, Bro!, developed by solo developer Mateo Covic of ZoroArts, is now available on Steam. Players write short stories based on four random words, with options to add genres and use items to disrupt opponents. The game also features Twitch integration and a single-player mode.
Painting PC Brings the Hit Painting VR Experience to Desktop, Launching on Steam May 6.
Oisoi Studio is launching Painting PC, a 2D desktop painting application derived from their VR title Painting VR, on Steam on May 6, 2026. The game aims to provide a calm and accessible virtual painting studio experience for users without requiring a VR headset, utilizing mouse and keyboard controls.
Valkyrie Initiative、90年代16ビットクラシックに着想を得たハイスピード2Dプラットフォーマー『Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel』を発表
Valkyrie Initiative and solo developer 70`Strike have announced Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel, a high-speed 2D platformer inspired by 90s 16-bit classics. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. A Steam Playtest is now open, offering in-game rewards for participants who meet certain criteria.
Valkyrie Initiative Announces Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel, a Fast-Paced 2D Platformer Inspired by the 16-Bit Classics of the ’90s
Valkyrie Initiative and solo developer 70`Strike have announced Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel, a fast-paced 2D platformer inspired by 16-bit classics. The game is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Steam Playtest sign-ups are now open, offering exclusive in-game rewards for participants.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Trailer Confirms PS5 and Steam Release Alongside New Characters
Level-5 has released a new trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, confirming its release for PlayStation 5, Steam, and Nintendo Switch, with a late 2026 target. The trailer showcases new characters, gameplay mechanics like a coin radar and city growth through puzzles, and reveals the voice cast and theme song composer Joe Hisaishi. The game will feature the most puzzles in the series' history.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR Launches on Steam with Fast-Paced VR Combat
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR has launched on Steam, featuring fast-paced, ground-up VR combat where players must constantly move to survive. The game's "move or die" philosophy is highlighted as a core mechanic that enhances its narrative of survival in a dying world, offering an immersive experience that blurs the line between player and character.
Legendary Pilots Takes Off on April 21 – A Stylised Flight Sim Where Your Career Is the Real Journey
Legendary Pilots, a stylized flight simulator focusing on career progression and management, is set to launch on Steam on April 21, 2026. Developed by Barkbox Games and published by MicroProse, the game features accessible flight mechanics, fleet management, and a dynamic airline economy with retro-inspired visuals.
A developer originally working from his bedroom just launched a new Devil May Cry-inspired action game published by…
Ubisoft has published Morbid Metal, a roguelike action game developed by Felix Schade's 11-person studio, Screen Juice. The game, inspired by Devil May Cry, launched in early access on Steam for PC after nine years of development, starting as a university project. Schade credits a viral Reddit post and Ubisoft's publishing deal for helping the indie title gain traction.
Crimson Desert is getting boss rematches, difficulty settings, and extra skills in upcoming updates
Pearl Abyss has announced upcoming updates for Crimson Desert, scheduled to roll out from April to June. These updates will introduce features such as boss rematches, new difficulty settings (easy, normal, hard), respawning enemy outposts, and new character skills and outfits. The original soundtrack will also be made available for free on Steam and streaming platforms.
