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Last Shift Brings Cozy Night Shift Vibes (With a Terrifying Twist) to Steam
The indie horror game Last Shift has launched on Steam, developed by Homem Segredo. The game tasks players with managing a gas station during the night shift while uncovering secrets and dealing with 10 unique creatures. It features multiple endings and emphasizes player choice, aiming to evoke nostalgia for classic survival games.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, with discounts of up to 90%. Notable deals include The Planet Crafter at 50% off, Skin Deep at 40% off, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes at 90% off, and NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD at 66% off.
Engagement Ring
Kerbal Space Program has achieved its highest concurrent player count on Steam in over a decade, indicating a significant resurgence in popularity. Separately, the game Stay: Your Forever Pet! announced it has reached 5,000 wishlists.
Virtual Reality Check
Valve has released a native Steam Link app for Apple Vision Pro, allowing users to stream their PC games to the mixed-reality headset. This move brings Valve's extensive PC game library to a new platform, enhancing the virtual reality gaming experience.
Road to Vostok Makes Its Early Access Debut On Steam
Road to Vostok has launched its Early Access period on Steam, featuring a permadeath approach and realistic simulation elements. The developer plans for the game to remain in early access for two to four years, with plans to double the current content.
Cozy Hidden-Object Game Nippets Launches on Steam Today
The cozy hidden-object game Nippets has launched on Steam, featuring a charming world crafted over the past year. The developers are celebrating the launch with bundle deals alongside other popular hidden-object titles like Hidden Folks, aiming to foster community and provide accessible gaming experiences.
The widening of Steam continues with another UI beta, this time for the mod hotspot Workshop
Valve has launched a beta for a new, wider user interface for the Steam Workshop, aiming to improve browsing speed and ease of use. The update includes larger preview images, faster filtering, a new quick view option, and improved responsiveness for various devices like the Steam Deck and mobile. Valve is seeking user feedback to refine the changes before a wider release.
Kerbal Space Program rockets to its highest concurrent player count on Steam in more than 10 years
Kerbal Space Program has reached its highest concurrent player count on Steam in over a decade, coinciding with renewed public interest in NASA's Artemis 2 mission. The space simulation game, originally released in 2015, has seen a significant surge in players, with many citing the Artemis mission as their reason for returning or trying the game. Kerbal Space Program 2 also experienced a smaller increase in player numbers.
I want to live in Nippet's charming, silly hidden objects world
Nippets is a new hand-drawn hidden object game from developer Blink Industries, released today on Steam. The game invites players to interact with charming, silly worlds by poking, prodding, and swiping to solve small problems and find missing objects. It offers a relaxing experience with a playtime of around three hours.
Browsing the Steam Workshop's 50 million mods just got better thanks to a redesign that loads faster and works…
Valve has rolled out a redesign for the Steam Workshop, enhancing the user experience for browsing over 50 million uploaded mods. The update focuses on faster loading times, improved filtering, larger preview images, and better responsiveness across various devices including PC, mobile, and Steam Deck. This overhaul aims to make discovering and subscribing to game modifications quicker and more intuitive for the millions of players who regularly use the feature.
How to Watch Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9 | Console Creatures
Evil Empire's third annual Triple-i Initiative Showcase will take place on April 9th, featuring 40 indie games over 45 minutes. The presentation will include deep dives into titles like Risk of Rain 2 and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, alongside new announcements from developers of 1000xRESIST and Buckshot Roulette. The showcase will be streamed in 4K/60FPS on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and Steam.
Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU Is a Costume-Driven Adventure with Surreal Worlds
Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU is an upcoming adventure game inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic story, featuring surreal worlds and a unique costume system that unlocks new paths. Developed by YMCAT and published by Regista, it is set to release on April 23rd, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) priced at $19.99. The game emphasizes free exploration across over 30 unique areas, puzzle-solving, and interaction with peculiar characters.
Rescue Your Dog in Co-Op Cave Adventure Pratfall, Coming to Steam This Month
Pratfall, a co-op action-adventure indie game from developer Quad Head, is set to release on PC via Steam on April 20th, 2026. Players will work together to rescue a dog that has fallen into a cave system, navigating procedurally generated biomes filled with traps and hazards. The game supports up to four players online and will launch with a 20% discount.
Call of the Elder Gods Brings Lovecraftian Puzzle Adventure to PC & Consoles This May
Kwalee and Out of the Blue announced that the Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods will launch on May 12, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, available day one with Xbox Game Pass. This sequel to Call of the Sea features a single-player, first-person perspective with intricate puzzles and a strong narrative focus, following Professor Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton on a global journey.
Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 Patch Notes Seem To Confirm That Switch Is Being Left Out
Arc System Works is releasing a major 2.0 update for Guilty Gear -Strive- on April 9th, introducing significant changes to gameplay mechanics and UI. However, the update appears to exclude the Nintendo Switch version, with patch notes only listing PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. This exclusion is notable given the Switch version's relatively recent release in January 2025.
Incremental Quarry Miner Fracture Field Launching April 20
Fracture Field, an incremental quarry mining game developed by Type Ten LLC, Drillhounds, and published by Gamersky Games, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 20. The game features an active mining experience with a timed-swing mechanic and a prestige system for permanent upgrades. A demo is also available on Steam.
Cozy Cooking Title KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Now Available on Steam
The cooking simulation game KuloNiku: Bowl Up!, developed by Gambir Studio and published by Raw Fury, is now available on PC via Steam. Players can rebuild a meatball shop, engage in cooking battles, and customize their restaurant. A demo is also available.
SNEAKILY INFILTRATE TRINITY GENERAL SCHOOL IN BLUE ARCHIVE’S NEW EXCITING UPDATE
NEXON has released the "Winter Sky’s Renaissance: Thesis on Cultural Exchange" update for its anime-style RPG, Blue Archive, on PC, Steam, Android, and iOS. The update introduces new event story content, student recruitments for Takane and Yakumo from Red Winter Federal Academy, and more gameplay features. Players can experience new narrative elements and character-focused events until April 20.
Get Ready for Bongo Cat Creators Next Title: Tap Tap Loot
Irox Games, the studio behind Bongo Cat, announced that Tap Tap Loot, developed by Turtle Knight Games, will be released on Steam on April 13, 2026. This Idle Typing RPG allows players to tap their keyboard to fight enemies, collect loot, and level up their characters, with cross-game synergy encouraged between Tap Tap Loot and Bongo Cat.
Industria 2 Release Date Whirrs Into Life Next Week
Developer Bleakmill, alongside publishers Headup and Beep Japan, has announced that the surreal narrative FPS Industria 2 will be released on PC on April 15th. The single-player adventure, developed by a small team of eight, promises an immersive, slow-paced experience with physics-based interaction and crafting, set years after the original game.
