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Imbibe to Survive in Tipsy Russian Roulette Survival “Drunken Goddess Reflux” on PC Later This Year
The roguelike survival game Drunken Goddess Reflux will be released on PC via Steam in 2026. Developed by WHO YOU and published by Alliance Arts, the game challenges players to outdrink an alcoholic demon in a Russian Roulette-style survival scenario. It will feature English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options.
Demos and Freebies
The Wake, a survival action RPG with customizable gear and eldritch magic, is available as a demo on Steam for PC. Players can catch mutated monsters and fight for survival on the dark waters of a forgotten archipelago.
HR: Human Remains – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
HR: Human Remains is a puzzle exploration game where players assume the role of an office clerk in a world overrun by demons. The game involves completing assigned tasks, gathering information by interacting with demons and survivors, and making choices that impact the player's survival. A beta sign-up is currently available for the game.
Alien: Isolation Sequel Gets First Teaser Aptly Titled “False Sense of Security”
Creative Assembly and Sega have released a teaser for the sequel to Alien: Isolation, titled "False Sense of Security." While details like an official name, release date, and platforms are not yet available, the teaser hints at a return to the survival horror gameplay of the original. The original Alien: Isolation was released in 2014 for PC and consoles.
Wanderfolk — Now on Steam for Mac & PC: Medieval RPG with AI NPCs That Remember You news
Wanderfolk, a pixel-art medieval survival RPG featuring AI NPCs with persistent memory, is launching on May 21, 2026, for PC and macOS. The game emphasizes emergent gameplay through AI-driven interactions, including combat, crafting, romance, and a reputation system that influences villager behavior.
Sengoku Dynasty Blooms with Free Sakura Update This April 30
Sengoku Dynasty is releasing its free Sakura update on April 30, adding new gameplay enhancements and cosmetic items inspired by Japanese culture. The update includes a new Otsuchi weapon, enhanced worker customization, and new clothing sets. A paid DLC pack offers additional customization options like Menpō masks and Samurai clothing. The update aims to deepen the game's historical and cultural authenticity, available across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
ShoreTiles Announced – Build, Expand, and Survive the Night in a Gloomy Tile-Placement Strategy Game Coming to PC in 2026
VOXEL Studios and Noovola Publishing have announced ShoreTiles, an atmospheric tile-placement strategy game set to release on PC in 2026. Players must build and expand an island settlement around a lighthouse, managing resources and defenses against creatures that emerge from the sea each night. The game features procedurally generated worlds, permanent tile placement, and a dynamic day-night cycle with escalating threats.
First-Person Survival Bar Management On the Rocks Coming to PC via Steam Early Access in 2026
312 Interactive and LootBag Studios announced On the Rocks, a first-person survival bar management game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Players will scavenge for resources, purify liquids, and manage a bar to sustain their establishment. The game is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam Early Access in 2026.
Yenemy - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Yenemy is a new free-to-play isometric multiplayer PvP survival game playable in web browsers. Players explore, gather resources, craft, build shelters, and defend their clanmates from other players. The game is designed for HTML5 and is accessible directly through a web page.
Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L is an upcoming online PvPvE extraction shooter featuring hardcore survival mechanics in a post-apocalyptic setting. Players will face rival players, raiders, and mutated creatures across procedurally generated maps with dynamic weather and anomalies. The game emphasizes high-stakes combat where death results in losing all gear, and survival requires managing radiation, hunger, thirst, and temperature.
SCUM Players Get Trench Gun With Bayonet in Today’s April Update
The April update for the survival game SCUM has been released, adding a trench gun with a bayonet attachment. Developed by Gamepires, this update introduces new firepower that aligns with the game's focus on realistic military simulation and survival mechanics. The developers have teased additional content beyond the new weapon, which will be detailed in the full patch notes.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Launching May 5
Funcom and Inflexion Games are releasing a free visual overhaul for Conan Exiles, titled Conan Exiles Enhanced, on May 5 for PC via Steam. This upgrade utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for significantly improved visuals and performance, merging the Isle of Siptah and Exiled Lands maps and adding multiple character support. The companies are offering this upgrade for free as a token of appreciation to their player base.
Deep survival game Vintage Story gets Fishing, Mechanisms, Metalworking and more
Vintage Story has received a major update, version 1.22.0, introducing a comprehensive fishing system with over 20 new fish species and taxidermy, alongside significant overhauls to its forge mechanics with new metalworking features. The update also includes mechanical power upgrades, waterwheels, new trader outposts, and various new tools and items, expanding the game's in-depth survival experience.
DINKUM LAUNCHES ON NINTENDO SWITCH 2 AS IT CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH A MAJOR NEW UPDATE ON STEAM
Dinkum has launched on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a free upgrade for existing players. The game also celebrates its first anniversary on Steam with a major update called "The Great Bite," introducing a new region, features, and decorative items. Both platforms will see a limited-time discount and an in-game event for Steam players.
Away From Life Early Access
Away From Life has launched into Early Access on Steam, inviting players to experience an unplanned survival vacation after being stranded on a remote island. The game offers a chance to escape and survive in a new environment.
Cozy Survival Life Sim Dinkum Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2
The survival life sim Dinkum, developed by James Bendon and published by KRAFTON, is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering an upgrade for existing Nintendo Switch owners. The game, inspired by the Australian outback, allows players to build towns, farm, fish, and mine. A major content update called "The Great Bite" is also available for the PC version on Steam.
Dinkum reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, “Animals” update out today
Krafton has released a "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" for the life sim Dinkum, offering a free upgrade for existing Nintendo Switch owners. The "Animal Tracks" update, previously on PC, is also now available on Nintendo platforms, introducing animal breeding, new creatures like the Rooster and Penguin, and a customizable "Train" mount. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements such as an Auto Placer and new resources.
11 bit studios are totally remaking This War of Mine
11 bit studios has announced a full reimagining of their cult classic survival game, This War of Mine. This project, codenamed P15, is not a standard remaster but a complete remake built from the ground up with modern standards and a multi-year lifecycle in mind. The studio also confirmed work on Frostpunk 1886, a new game in the Frostpunk universe, and two new proprietary IPs.
Stranded and Fighting to Survive – Away From Life Launches into Steam Early Access Today!
The first-person open-world survival game Away From Life has launched into Steam Early Access today, priced at $12.99 with a 25% launch discount. Developed by solo indie developer Cursor Games, the game challenges players to survive on a mysterious archipelago after a helicopter crash, featuring crafting, exploration, base building, and co-op multiplayer for up to 8 players. Future updates will be shaped by community feedback.
How many pampered hikers can you freeze in alpine tycoon game Above the Snow?
Above the Snow is a cozy tycoon management game where players build and manage an alpine resort, balancing guest satisfaction with potentially hazardous trail design. Developed by Above the Desk, the game features over 20 hours of narrative content and a winter setting inspired by the 1960s, with hints of supernatural elements like the 'Astral Door'. The game is set to release on April 2nd.
