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The skybound RPG sandbox, Everwind, is now available via Steam EA
The RPG sandbox game Everwind, developed by Enjoy Studio and published by Bohemia Interactive, has launched in Early Access on Steam for PC. Players can now explore a world of flying island-ships.
Super Alloy Crush Launches Into Early Access April 8th
Developer Alloy Mushroom announced that Super Alloy Crush, a Mega Man X inspired game, will launch into Steam Early Access on April 8th for PC. The game will be available on PC via Steam.
THE CUBE, SAVE US Launches Free Steam Early Access with Controversial Reset System
THE CUBE, SAVE US has launched on Steam Early Access as a free-to-play survival game, featuring a controversial seasonal reset system that deletes player progress each season. While cosmetics and special skills are retained, core stats, inventory, and currency are wiped, aiming to create a fresh competitive landscape. The game's developers are betting on this unique seasonal structure and free-to-play model to differentiate it in a crowded survival game market.
Super Alloy Crush Launches Into Early Access April 8th
Super Alloy Crush is launching into Early Access on April 8th. The game is a community-driven project featured on N4G, a social news site focused on gaming.
Drama, dice and a slice: Moves of the Diamond Hand launches into Steam Early Access this April
Moves of the Diamond Hand, a narrative RPG from Cosmo D Studios, will launch into Steam Early Access on April 13 for $19.99. The game features a jazz-noir mystery set in Off-Peak City, with dice-based mechanics and player choices influencing the story. This release includes the first two chapters, with more content planned throughout Early Access.
DRAGONKIN: THE BANISHED IS NOW AVAILABLE IN ITS 1.0 VERSION
NACON and Eko Software have announced the 1.0 release of Dragonkin: The Banished, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game, which previously underwent early access on Steam, features a medieval fantasy world, four unique heroes with dragonkin subclasses, deep customization, and co-op for up to four players.
1.5 Million Aliens have invaded Earth to run a Gas Station - Roadside Research launches new automation update
Developer Cybernetic Walrus and publisher Oro Interactive announced that Roadside Research has surpassed 1.5 million players during its Early Access period. To celebrate, the highly anticipated Automation Update has been released early, introducing new automation systems, expanded customization, and cross-play between Steam and Xbox. The game is also available at a 20% discount on Steam for a limited time.
Craft, Float & Survive When Oceaneers Launches in Early Access this April
Barrel Smash Studios announced that their survival crafting colony-sim Oceaneers will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 13, 2026, for US$24.99. The game features building a colony, scavenging, crafting, and training survivors in a flooded world with unstable islands. A demo is also available on Steam.
The Last Caretaker Update 03: Curiosity Wakes Available Now
Channel37 has released Update 03: Curiosity Wakes for their sci-fi survival-crafting game, The Last Caretaker, which is available in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This update introduces orbital contact with the Council of Humanity, new ocean threats like Ram Sharks and Laser Sharks, allied support units, and expanded Caretaker customization options.
Solasta 2 Early Access Review – A Promising Start For Rules As Written D&D
Solasta 2's Early Access build offers a promising start, faithfully recreating the tabletop Dungeons & Dragons experience with its "rules as written" approach. While graphically and mechanically still a work in progress, the game provides a solid foundation for fans of CRPGs and D&D, distinguishing itself from titles like Baldur's Gate 3 with its adherence to core TTRPG mechanics.
Unknown Worlds Announces Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch for May 2026 - GameHaunt
Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced that Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access in 2026 for PC via Steam, featuring optional 1-4 player co-op and built on Unreal Engine 5. The sequel moves to a new alien planet with unique ecosystems and creatures, aiming to evolve the survival mechanics of the original series.
Overthrown Official Launch
The kingdom simulation game Overthrown, developed by Brimstone and published by Maximum Entertainment, has officially launched out of Early Access for PC and consoles. The Windows version is available on Steam with a 40% discount.
Release Dates/Windows
Restore Your Island is set to launch on April 9, 2026. Super Alloy Crush will be available in Early Access starting April 8th, as indicated by a new trailer.
Roadmaps and Plans
SCP: Fragmented Minds will launch Chapter 02 in Early Access on April 3rd. This update introduces new content and gameplay elements to the existing early access build.
Heroes of Science and Fiction Exits Early Access with Multiplayer Update
Heroes of Science and Fiction has officially launched version 1.0 after over a year in Early Access, introducing its final update with all factions and campaigns. Developed by Oxymoron Games, the release includes a new campaign for the Children of the Source faction and a robust multiplayer rollout with four different connection options. The game is now available on PC, with developers hinting at future DLC and improvements.
Good Children Say Grace Is a Manga-Inspired Psychological Horror About Hunger and Possession, Demo Set for
Good Children Say Grace, a psychological horror adventure game inspired by manga, will release a playable demo on PC via Steam on April 2, 2026, with an Early Access launch to follow. The game features a narrative focused on family, hunger, and possession, with contributions from Japanese creatives like voice actress Kaori Shimizu and composer Norihiko Hibino. Development is led by a small team with mentorship from Metro series developers, and the game will feature a nonlinear, branching story with multiple endings.
Subnautica 2 andas ut – early access börjar i maj
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access in May, confirmed by developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton. This announcement comes amidst ongoing legal disputes between the two companies regarding leadership changes and bonus payments. Despite the conflict, the game is highly anticipated, being the most wishlisted title on Steam.
Krafton now says Subnautica 2 will officially hit early access in May as lawsuits continue
Krafton has announced that Subnautica 2 will launch into early access in May, despite ongoing lawsuits with the original founders of Unknown Worlds. A recent court ruling ordered the reinstatement of former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill, who is now expected to oversee the game's transition to early access. The company confirmed the memo regarding the May release is legitimate and that the team has made significant progress.
Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Review | NoobFeed
Slay the Spire 2 offers a familiar yet expanded experience for fans of roguelikes and deck builders. The early access review suggests the sequel has the potential to surpass the original if development continues with improvements and added content.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Announced for May After Legal Battle
Unknown Worlds Entertainment and Krafton announced Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access in May for PC and Xbox Series X/S. Studio head Steve Papoutsis stated that additional development time has allowed for more biomes, story chapters, and features. This follows a legal dispute between Unknown Worlds and Krafton regarding the game's readiness and a bonus payment, which has now resulted in Ted Gill's reinstatement as CEO.
