Early Access
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Shady O'Grady's Overnight Sensation Early Access
Shady O'Grady's Overnight Sensation, a roguelike deckbuilder from Gilligames, has launched into Early Access for PC and macOS on Steam. The game focuses on a battle of the bands theme.
Release Dates/Windows
Dungeon Settlers has announced its Early Access release date for September 10th. My Little Cafe Nightmare will launch on June 2nd, with OCTOPinbs also having a release date announcement trailer.
Minimalist Roguelike Action Game 'Wanderburg' Enters Early Access This Summer
The minimalist roguelike action game Wanderburg, developed by Randwerk and published by Sidekick Publishing, will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam this summer. Players control a mobile fortress that grows by consuming targets, featuring a modular build system for customization and progression through both in-run upgrades and between-run unlocks.
This legendary game designer's swan song strategy game isn't off to the strongest start, but I'm still itching to play god
Peter Molyneux's latest game, Masters of Albion, has launched in early access on PC with mixed reviews, primarily citing optimization issues. Despite a rocky start, the developer 22cans is actively engaging with player feedback, and the author remains optimistic about the game's potential, drawing parallels to Molyneux's past successes like Fable and Black & White 2.
Menace's first major early access update overhauls its least interesting faction and jettisons its reviled promotion tax system: 'We have done away with it'
Menace has received its first major early access update, "Redacted," which overhauls the Constructs faction and removes the disliked promotion tax system. The update also adjusts supply costs and introduces a new high-tier unit for the Constructs. The game is a turn-based tactics title developed by Overhype Studios.
People love buying weapons so much in this gun store sim that I'm making bank even though I only sell brass…
Gun Store Simulator is an early access simulation game where players run a gun store but find more profit selling non-firearm items like brass knuckles and backpacks. Despite the game's premise, the author focuses on selling bludgeoning weapons and fashion items, leading to significant profits and the expansion of the store with a shooting range that cannot be used without guns. The reviewer notes the game's basic mechanics and potential for improvement during its early access period.
Better Than Dead launches in Early Access on May 12
The bodycam first-person shooter Better Than Dead is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on May 12. The game will be available for purchase at a discounted price during its early access period.
Wanderburg launches in Early Access this summer
The minimalist roguelike action game Wanderburg is set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam this summer. Further details regarding the specific release date are expected soon.
The REPO Cosmetic update launches May 7th, adds three magic staffs
Semiwork announced that the R.E.P.O Cosmetic update will launch on May 7th, introducing three new magic staffs as weapons: the Roll Staff, Anti-Gravity Staff, and Void Staff. R.E.P.O, which entered early access in February, is a cooperative game where players retrieve valuable items while avoiding monsters.
Poll: So, Will You Be Playing Final Fantasy XIV Online On Switch 2?
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIV Online will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, with a one-month early access period. A separate subscription will be required for the Switch 2 version, available at half price for existing subscribers on other platforms. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription will not be necessary to play.
Gone Gold: Gold Gold Adventure Gold
Developer Can Can Can a Man announced that Gold Gold Adventure Gold has gone gold and will leave Early Access for its official launch. The game is a city builder that aims to avoid repetition.
Curse of Pirates Early Access
Curse of Pirates has launched in Early Access on Steam for PC gamers. Developed by Funky Parrot and published by HeroCraft, this seafaring action roguelite is inspired by Vampire Survivors.
My Little Cafe Nightmare Release Date Announcement
Solo developer SethMadDev and Ivy Juice Games announced that My Little Cafe Nightmare will exit Early Access on June 2nd, 2026. Since its launch in October 2025, the dark yet cozy cafe simulator has sold over 5,000 copies and garnered significant wishlists, featuring unique Twitch integration.
SnowRunner Season 18 Hits Public Test Server – Time to Get Your Hands Dirty
Season 18 content for SnowRunner is now available on the Public Test Server, allowing players who own the base game on the Epic Games Store to test new features. This early access period enables the community to provide feedback and help shape the upcoming content before its official release.
’83 Launches in Early Access as Rising Storm Successor
'83, a spiritual successor to the Rising Storm series, has launched into Early Access on PC. The tactical FPS game focuses on authentic, squad-based combat set in the Vietnam War. The developers are utilizing Early Access to gather community feedback for development.
Shady O'Grady's™ Overnight Sensation Hits the Stage in Early Access on April 24th!
Shady O'Grady's™ Overnight Sensation, a rock band roguelike deckbuilder from Gilligames, has launched in Early Access on PC via Steam. The game allows players to lead a band on tour across the U.S., building their deck and writing songs. A new teaser trailer has been released to commemorate the launch, and the developers plan to actively incorporate player feedback throughout development.
Preorders For Patapon Creator's New Rhythm Game Are Now Live
Preorders are now live for Ratatan, a new rhythm roguelike action game from the creator of the Patapon series, launching July 16 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Physical editions for PS5 and Switch include a preorder bonus weapon, with a Digital Deluxe Edition also planned. An Early Access version is currently available on Steam.
Gold Gold Adventure Gold Goes Golden!
CanCanCanAMan announced that Gold Gold Adventure Gold will officially launch on May 15th, exiting Early Access after nine months of updates. The real-time strategy game, which began as a passion project inspired by classics like Populous and Majesty, has received numerous content updates including new characters, gameplay mechanics, and community-driven features. The full release will include a major boss fight, a new pet god beast, and a secret special mission.
Larian keeps a framed reminder of Baldur's Gate 3 breaking Steam in its office, hopes Divinity will "absolutely demolish" Valve's storefront
Larian Studios keeps a framed article commemorating Baldur's Gate 3 crashing Steam during its Early Access launch as a reminder of its success. The studio's publishing director expressed hope that their upcoming RPG, Divinity, will similarly dominate the Steam storefront, potentially surpassing Baldur's Gate 3's already massive player counts.
New Slay the Spire 2 patch makes some terrible cards and relics actually good, Mega Crit agrees the game "is quite hard" and wants lower Ascensions to be "more accessible"
Developer Mega Crit Games has released a new patch for Slay the Spire 2's beta branch, adjusting the game's overall difficulty to make lower Ascensions more accessible. While the highest levels remain a monumental achievement, the developers aim to provide a more welcoming experience for a wider range of players. The patch also includes buffs to cards like Neow's Fury and Booming Conch, and reworks to Ironclad's Drum of Battle and Conflagration.
