Early Access

HARSH REIGNS – A Roguelike RPG Now Available in Early Access on Steam

The roguelike RPG HARSH REIGNS, developed by Patron Minette, has launched in Early Access on Steam for PC on March 28, 2026. The game features simple controls, turn-based combat, and a unique item durability system where breaking items increases proficiency. Players can customize their characters through level-ups, class changes, and permanent upgrades, with ongoing updates planned.

Pool of Madness - a Lovecraftian roguelite pool... with guns

Bit Golem announced Pool of Madness, a Lovecraftian roguelite game that blends pool mechanics with shooting and horror elements. The game, developed by the creators of Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft, will feature procedurally generated rituals and a unique cue-gun interplay. Early Access is planned for PC in Q3/Q4 2026, with a demo launching on April 9th, 2026.

Honest Indie Dev Cuts Demining Price as Game Exits Early Access

Indie developer Karba is lowering the price of their minesweeper-style game Demining to $4.79 as it exits Early Access after two years. This decision comes as the developer acknowledges not being able to deliver promised features like ultra-wide support and custom settings. Karba plans to continue monitoring for bugs while moving on to new projects, a move praised as honest and player-centric.

MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s drama

This week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.

Pluralys Released

Pluralys, a cozy combat-free RPG, has officially launched on Windows and macOS via Steam, graduating from its Early Access period. The game focuses on a non-violent gameplay experience.

SpaceCraft launches next month in early access

Shiro Games announced that their multiplayer space adventure and building game, SpaceCraft, will launch in early access on PC via Steam on May 20th. The game focuses on player-driven universe building, resource management, and interstellar trade, with CEO Nicolas Cannasse emphasizing player agency in shaping the game's ecosystem.

'Single-player Tarkov' Road to Vostok's solo dev admits its huge popularity is "running away from me," but he has a plan

Road to Vostok, a solo-developed survival shooter, has achieved significant success with approximately 140,000 copies sold and over 25,000 daily active users. Developer Antti Leinonen admits the popularity is overwhelming but has a plan to manage the influx of player feedback and development tasks, including hiring additional help.

Viral Rhythm Beat-'Em-Up Dead As Disco Is 'Planned' for PS5

Brain Jar's rhythm brawler Dead As Disco is planned for consoles including the PlayStation 5, following its Early Access announcement for PC. The game combines elements of Hi-Fi Rush, Yakuza, and Sifu, featuring combat that syncs with its soundtrack. While PC players can import custom music, console versions will feature an included multi-genre soundtrack.

Make My MMO: AQWI’s $2M Kickstarter haul, Camelot Unchained’s weird early access

Crystalfall Early Access

Crystalfall, a free online action RPG from CRG Studio, has launched in Early Access for Windows on Steam. The game is also expected to be available on the Epic Games Store, though that listing is still pending.

Windrose release countdown: Exact date and time

The sea-faring pirate adventure game Windrose is set to launch in early access on Tuesday, April 14. Developed by Windrose Crew, the game has garnered significant popularity, exceeding one million wishlists on Steam. The article provides a countdown to the global release, detailing specific times across various time zones.

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.

A Leaky Week For Video Games | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered

This article rounds up various video game previews and reveals, including hands-on looks at Forza Horizon 6 and Mortal Shell 2, as well as gameplay for Guilty Gear Strive and Stranger Than Heaven. It also touches on topics like the increasing price of games and the honesty surrounding Early Access titles.

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)

Several Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokémon Champions, Batman: Arkham Knight, and the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun bundle. The passing of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto is also noted, prompting replays of his classic games.

Windrose Enters PC Early Access on April 14

The co-op pirate survival-adventure game Windrose will launch in Early Access on April 14 for PC platforms including Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Windrose Crew, the game features solo or up to four-player co-op, blending land and sea exploration, naval combat, base building, and character progression.

Wartales developer Shiro Games is publishing Frostrail & SpaceCraft in early releases

Shiro Games, the developer of Wartales, will be publishing FakeFish's co-op horror shooter Frostrail and their own space exploration sandbox, SpaceCraft. Frostrail is scheduled for a playtest this month, while SpaceCraft will enter early access in May.

Betawatch: EverQuest Legends sets beta, Lord of Mysteries sets expectations

Several MMORPGs are entering or continuing beta testing phases, including EverQuest Legends which begins a strictly NDA-based closed beta on April 24th. Lord of Mysteries, an adaptation of Chinese novels, and Crystalfall, an 'Exile-like' MMOARPG, are also highlighted. Windrose, a pirate survival game, is set to enter early access on April 14th.

SMITE 2’s latest early access patch reintroduces Ratatoskr and the new Tracker Syndicate

SMITE 2's latest early access patch reintroduces the character Ratatoskr and launches the new Tracker Syndicate event. The patch includes new tracker collections with cosmetic rewards and updates to the game's mechanics. Ratatoskr returns from the original SMITE with new abilities focused on dashes, spins, and acorn attacks.

Indie Studio Goes From Dorm Room to 700K Sales with Lost Castle 2

Indie developer Hunter Studio announced that their beat 'em up roguelite, Lost Castle 2, will exit Early Access on June 11, 2026, after selling over 700,000 copies. The game's full release will include the climactic Final Story Ending, new difficulty levels, and additional features. The studio also released a new gameplay trailer showcasing exotic environments and boss fights.

Co-op builder sandbox StarRupture expands early access with a bigger map, wildlife, and ziplines

Creepy Jar's co-op survival sandbox game StarRupture has received its first major early access update. The update introduces a larger map, new zones, resources, ziplines, development stations, new buildings, wildlife, and crafting pipelines. The game is currently available on Steam for PC and is expected to remain in early access until next year.