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Solo Dev Brings War-Torn Epic to Steam with Warlords Battleground: Extraction
Warlords Battleground: Extraction, a narrative-driven extraction game developed by a solo creator, has launched on Steam. The game features a detailed world with warring factions and legendary generals, aiming to provide a story-rich experience beyond typical multiplayer extraction titles. Despite a controversial progress wipe for demo players, the developer offers "Pioneer Rewards" and emphasizes community feedback for future updates.
SUPER 56 Adds Brazilian Portuguese Fan Translation in Latest Update
Onion Soup Interactive has released an update for SUPER 56 that includes a full Brazilian Portuguese fan translation, created by community contributor Rafaela Fernandes. This localization effort adds to the game's existing German, Japanese, Chinese, and English language options, making it more accessible to Portuguese-speaking players. The update is now available on Steam.
Steam Tower Defense Fest Launches Tomorrow — Time to Build the Ultimate Digital Fortress
Steam's Tower Defense Fest is set to launch tomorrow, March 9th, featuring sales and showcases for the genre. The event aims to highlight the evolution of tower defense games, from classic mechanics to modern blends with strategy and puzzle elements. It provides an opportunity for players to discover new titles and purchase wishlist items at discounted prices.
Human Fall Flat’s Weirdest Crossover Yet: Dave the Diver Vikings
Human Fall Flat has released a free Viking-themed update that includes a crossover with Dave the Diver, adding new skins and gameplay elements. This unexpected collaboration between two indie titles has been met with delight for its playful absurdity and creative experimentation. The crossover highlights the growing trend of genre-bending and playful collaborations within the indie game development scene.
Free Beat ‘Em Up Punk Plush Panic Brings Back Those Couch Co-Op Vibes
The indie game Punk Plush Panic, a free-to-play 2.5D beat 'em up platformer, has been released on Steam by developer Gecko Gecko Gecko. The game features three punk rock heroes with unique abilities and emphasizes cooperative gameplay, reminiscent of classic couch co-op experiences. Developed over seven months, the title is offered completely free with no ads or microtransactions.
Olivia’s World: Crystal Keep Crosses the Finish Line with Complete 1.0 Launch
Olivia's World: Crystal Keep has officially launched its 1.0 version after an early access period, featuring a complete 9-map story campaign and ten playable Guardians. The developers focused on polishing gameplay systems, dialogue, and story pacing. This hybrid tower defense and action combat game aims to revitalize interest in the genre for PC players.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 9, 2026)
This article highlights five new games released on Steam in early March 2026, including the third-person action title Homura Hime, the cinematic platformer Planet of Lana II, and the casual racing sim iRacing Arcade. It also features the cozy farming game Shinehill and the analog horror surgery simulator Angel Engine, providing brief descriptions and developer information for each.
Slay the Spire 2’s player count is 10 times higher than its predecessor’s—and it’s on the verge of beating Silksong, too
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved a peak player count of over 574,000 on PC, which is 10 times higher than its predecessor. The deckbuilding roguelike is also nearing the player count of Hollow Knight: Silksong and has become one of the top 20 most-played Steam games of all time. The game maintains a 96 percent positive rating on Steam.
Indie Developer Shows Love with Ver 1.2 Update: Small Fixes, Big Heart
Indie developer kazOMG released a ver 1.2 update for their PC game, focusing on small but impactful fixes rather than new content. The update addresses a frustrating falling bug and reduces the time until hints appear in the second stage, demonstrating a commitment to player experience. This kind of support highlights the value and personal touch often found in the indie game development scene.
Slay the Spire 2 dev says its Marathon joke turned out 'a bit meaner than expected' in hindsight: 'To be fair I didn't think we'd actually pass Marathon in concurrent users'
Mega Crit, the developers of Slay the Spire 2, made a joke about the game potentially surpassing Marathon in concurrent users, which they later admitted felt a bit meaner than intended. The studio expressed surprise at Slay the Spire 2's massive launch success, which led to the joke's context changing.
Sunday Previews
Karen is a new indie game available on Steam where players embody a character who throws tantrums in a shopping mall. The game focuses on simulation elements and offers a unique, albeit chaotic, player experience.
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale Review - Sweet, Short, and Full of Soul | COGconnected
Apopia is a gentle and gorgeous adventure game that offers unexpected depth, leaving a lasting impression on players. The title is praised for its heartwarming narrative and soulful presentation.
10 magnificent indies to check out in March 2026
This article highlights ten indie games scheduled for release in March 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The featured titles span multiple genres such as co-op combat, Metroidvania roguelites, hidden object adventures, survival horror, city building, and physics-based puzzle games.
Diferentes universos, um só caos: Mullet MadJack e Don’t Stop, Girlypop! se unem em novo bundle explosivo
Epopeia Games and Hammer 95 Studios have released The Eyesplosions Bundle, combining their intense indie titles Mullet MadJack and Don't Stop, Girlypop!. The bundle offers a complementary experience of fast-paced gameplay and distinct visual styles, available for a limited time on Steam for PC. Epopeia Games also mentioned upcoming releases for Gaucho and the Grassland on mobile, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation consoles.
Slay the Spire 2 dev Mega Crit is "totally blown away" by its half-million player peak, but it's another indie triumph
Mega Crit, the developer behind Slay the Spire, is overwhelmed by the game's recent peak of half a million players on Steam. This success is highlighted as a significant triumph for the indie game studio.
First-Time Developer Drops Falling Block Puzzle Game ‘Blocks’ on Steam
Blocks, the debut falling block puzzle game from first-time developer teogamedev, has been released on Steam. The game aims to blend chaotic puzzle-solving with a relaxing musical experience, appealing to both competitive and zen players. This release highlights the growing accessibility of game development and the potential for simple concepts to find success in the current indie market.
[Let’s Talk] March 2026 Indie World Showcase reactions
Nintendo held its March 2026 Indie World Showcase, featuring new games for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. While not as impactful as a full Nintendo Direct, the presentation included notable titles such as Blue Prince, Minishoot' Adventures, and Heave Ho 2. The showcase also featured shadowdrops for players to purchase immediately.
Indie Dev Turns Pinball Into Brutal Vertical Climbing Game
Indie developer OneThatEatYou has released a demo for their new game, The Fallosophy, which combines pinball physics with vertical climbing gameplay. The game features a two-button control scheme and is available now on PC. This experimental genre blend aims to offer a fresh and challenging experience for players.
Slay the Spire 2 Makes History as First Godot Game to Hit 100K Players
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first game developed with the Godot engine to reach 100,000 concurrent players on Steam. This accomplishment highlights the growing capabilities of open-source game engines and their potential for commercial success, challenging the dominance of established engines like Unity and Unreal Engine.
Indie Watch: Must-See Indie Games — January & February 2026
This article highlights notable indie games released in January and February 2026, covering a variety of genres from horror and cozy simulation to platformers and rhythm battlers. Featured titles include Cozy Caravan, Pathologic 3, Big Hops, Perfect Tides: Station to Station, Valkyrie Saga, Astro Party EX, Dark Auction, Steel Century Groove, and Horripilant, available on platforms like PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
