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ReStory launches this summer
ReStory, a simulation game where players run an electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan, is set to launch for PC via Steam this summer. A demo is currently available as part of Steam Next Fest, featuring new gadgets like the Atari Lynx and customization tools. The game combines tactile repair mechanics with shop management and a branching narrative influenced by customer stories.
"The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles" is finally here!
CTW has launched G123's new browser game, "The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles," available on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Based on the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," the simulation game allows players to follow protagonist Maomao as she solves mysteries using her apothecary knowledge. A special release celebration video featuring voice actors Aoi Yuuki and Takao Otsuka is also available.
Tham Luang Cave is coming to VR!
3R Games is bringing the Tham Luang Cave to its VR simulation game, Cave Crave, featuring a faithful recreation using LiDAR technology. The update will introduce new swimming mechanics for navigating flooded sections and aims to provide an immersive experience of the iconic Thai cave system. The game is available on Meta Quest, SteamVR, and PlayStation VR2, with a PC version also planned.
Dwarf Fortress digs up a dinosaur update this month
Bay 12 Games is releasing a dinosaur update for Dwarf Fortress on June 25th, adding 100 new prehistoric creatures to the simulation game. The update is optional and will be available on PC via Steam. The developer is also highlighting an interview with the game's artist, Guido, and publisher Kitfox Games regarding the new content.
Cat Life Simulator Demo is here soon! 🐱
The demo for Cat Life Simulator is launching during Steam NextFest from June 15 to June 22. Players can experience life as a stray cat in an open-world urban environment, hunting for food, claiming territory, and interacting with the city. Players are encouraged to wishlist the game to support the developers.
CAM Model Simulator 2026: Official Demo soon at Steam Next Fest!
CAM Model Simulator 2026 will release a free demo during Steam Next Fest, running from June 15 to June 22. Players can experience managing their own online creator channel, from building a strategy to growing a content empire.
Truck Simulator 2026: USA Demo is availabe during NextFest! 🚛
The demo for Truck Simulator 2026: USA is available for free during NextFest from June 15 to June 22. Players can experience realistic truck hauling across American highways, manage fuel stops, and navigate various weather conditions. Developer feedback is encouraged through Steam discussions.
Prison Life Sim 2026 Demo is close! ⛓️🚨
A free playable demo for the upcoming prison life simulation game, Prison Life Sim 2026 - Survival, is now available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo, which runs from June 15 to June 22, offers players an early look at the game's survival and progression mechanics within a high-security correctional facility. Community feedback from the demo will be used to shape future updates before the full release.
Cozy Offroad Simulator: Play the First-Ever Public Demo!
A free playable demo for Cozy Offroad Simulator Together is available during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22. This cooperative off-road simulation allows players to team up and navigate diverse wilderness environments using physics-based driving. Community feedback from the demo will inform future development.
Steam Next Fest is officially here for Airport Manager Simulator 2026! 🛫
A free playable demo for Airport Manager Simulator 2026 is now available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest, running from June 15 to June 22. The demo allows players to experience the core management and operational mechanics of the airport simulation game, with feedback being collected to aid in future development.
Grab the Mops! Bloody Cleanup Together Demo is available today! 🩸
A free playable demo for the cooperative cleanup simulation game Bloody Cleanup Together is now available on PC as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo allows up to four players to experience the core mechanics of restoring crime scenes, including removing blood stains, disposing of evidence, and moving bodies. The demo will be available until June 22, with the full game available to wishlist on Steam.
Budget Renovation Simulator Demo is coming today! 🔨
The free playable demo for Budget Renovation Simulator is now available as part of Steam Next Fest. Players can experience the core renovation and management mechanics of transforming neglected properties into profitable investments. The demo will be available until June 22, and the game can be wishlisted on Steam.
Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosures
Last week saw over 300 games released on Steam, with 120 of them featuring AI disclosures. Several games, including visual novels and FMV titles, heavily utilize AI-generated art, music, and narrative, with some priced at $100 or more. This trend raises concerns about the quality and legitimacy of AI-driven game development and pricing strategies on the platform.
Spore devs say the evolution game's previews were more ambitious than what they were actually making, and they 'built a fantasy in people's minds that was unachievable'
Former developers of Spore admit that the game's ambitious previews, particularly Will Wright's GDC 2005 presentation, created an unrealistic expectation for the final product. They acknowledge that the marketing built a fantasy of a deep simulation that the game, which was always intended as a collection of minigames, could not achieve.
Fishing Chef codes (June 2026)
This guide provides active codes for the Roblox game Fishing Chef, which allows players to catch fish and serve them as sushi and sashimi. Codes like 'SIXSEVEN' and 'Cash10k' offer in-game currency and boosts. The article also explains how to redeem codes within the game and where to find new ones, primarily through the official Fishing Chef Discord server.
Precious Feather – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Precious Feather is a new simulation game where players take on the role of a wife gathering turkey feathers to help her husband win a competition and pay rent. Gameplay involves stealthily hunting turkeys, maintaining domestic duties, and managing the husband's satisfaction amidst financial pressure. The game blends survival hunting mechanics with relationship dynamics and is currently open for beta sign-ups.
Coming Out in gaming this week — June 15, 2026
This week's gaming releases include MOLE, a psychological horror simulation for PC, and COPA CITY, a sports and simulation strategy game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG, and R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, a turn-based tactics collection, are also launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. EA Sports UFC 6 will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, while the interview simulation RPG Thank You For Your Application is set for PC release.
Furniture Assembler Simulator – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Furniture Assembler Simulator offers a hands-on building experience where players meticulously assemble kitchen sets piece by piece. The beta demo challenges players to place panels, hammer fittings, and screw components into place, culminating in an official assembler certificate upon completion of a full kitchen.
Teeth Puller - Free Online Browser Game
Teeth Puller is a dark-comedy, HTML5 dental horror simulation browser game created by happystoner5420 Games. Players must extract rotten teeth from a patient within a 4-minute time limit, managing pain and blood mechanics. The game features realistic gore, procedural audio, and a focus on strategic tool usage, running entirely offline in the browser.
Grow a Garden 2 codes (June 2026)
Grow a Garden 2, the sequel to the 2024 Roblox hit, has launched with new codes providing players with Green Bean seeds. While the core gameplay remains similar to its predecessor, the sequel features improved shading. Players can redeem codes by accessing the settings menu within the game.
