Steve Bauman - PC Gaming, Early Access & Playtesting Editor
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PC gaming and playtesting editor
Steve Bauman covers PC gaming, Early Access releases, playtesting and computer role-playing games. His work examines stability, balance, progression systems, updates and community feedback, helping readers understand how games change from early builds to completed releases.
40 latest articles by Steve Bauman
Ravenswatch Adds Kintaro as Passtech Reworks Every Hero
Kintaro arrives in Ravenswatch on 12 October 2026 as Passtech Games revises Talents across the roster. The $7.99 DLC includes seven outfits for Kintaro and Kuma, plus a voiced story told through seven memories.
Hearthvale Brings a Family Saga to the Browser
Gina Makes LLC says The Hero of Hearthvale is free to play in a modern browser on phones and tablets. Computers are supported too, and the story follows a hero's children into the next generation.
Plume Makes a Bird's Stomach Its Roguelite Inventory
In Plume, birds eat items to change their combat abilities and plant crops during a run. Coreplix is targeting a Q2 2027 Steam release, though the listed features have not been independently confirmed.
Imperium's Steam demo promises empires with their own agendas
The announcement says Imperium's free Steam demo is available ahead of Steam Next Fest, with a Q4 2026 launch planned. Independent sources have not confirmed the demo or its features.
Tango Rio's Island Mystery Gets a November Release
Bean Adventure Agency and Dionous Games have set 10 November 2026 for the comedic point-and-click game. Its search crosses more than 50 illustrated locations, with Steam Next Fest participation announced for 19 October.
Knuckle Paradise Demo Takes Jane to the First Boss
ARTE France and Flying Oak Games have released a Steam Next Fest demo. It follows Jane through one chapter of her underground tournament, with side quests and a fight against the first boss.
Moon Sweepers Draws 10000 Steam Wishlists in Five Days
DragDrop Games says Moon Sweepers reached 10000 Steam wishlists five days after its announcement. The cooperative lunar cleanup game is planned for PC through Steam on 23 October 2026, though the date remains unverified.
Roger Jr. Brings Wrestling Chaos to TEKKEN 8
Bandai Namco has shown more of Roger Jr. after EVO France 2026. Season 3 Character Pass holders get him on 11 November, ahead of the wider release on 16 November.
Finnish Games Week Puts Nearly 400 Games on Steam
The 2026 Steam showcase runs from 12 to 18 October with more than 350 Finnish games, then shifts to Helsinki for an industry programme from 19 to 23 October.
Potion-making: Path of the Alchemist Lands a Steam Demo
GameGrin still listed the demo among recent Steam releases on 5 October. Oduvan Games plans the full launch for 10 November, with five locations replacing the demo's two.
Final Answer Takes Trivia Roguelite Strategy To Steam
Games Fabrik will start public Steam playtests on October 12 2026. Final Answer links trivia answers to relic builds and four escalating acts ahead of its Q1 2027 launch window.
Gaelco's Arcade Racers Hit Modern Platforms in October
QUByte Interactive and Bleem! will release Gaelco Sports Collection on 22 October 2026. The package brings five arcade games to PC, consoles and Nintendo Switch.
Squadron 42 Opens Steam Wishlists for Q2 2027
Cloud Imperium Games has opened Steam wishlisting for Squadron 42 ahead of its planned Q2 2027 release. The new The Oath trailer adds the full announced cast to the game's latest update.
Where Winds Meet Opens Qingzhou On 15 October
Where Winds Meet opens its first Theme Region on 15 October. Qingzhou adds new landscapes and combat systems, followed by academy activities and three world bosses before Penglai arrives on 29 October.
Tekken 8's Reina Joins Fatal Fury in December
SNK will add TEKKEN 8's Reina to FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves in December 2026. The crossover closes Season Pass 3, though SNK still has not named an exact launch date.
Torchlight: Infinite Turns Tartarus Into a Prison Strategy
XD Games has detailed SS14 Tartarus for Torchlight: Infinite, with a prison mode and a new Youga trait. Recruitable followers arrive on 15 October 2026.
Dupery Locks In October 15 Steam Launch With 20% Off
Yogscast Games and Gilded Rune Games will release Dupery on Steam on October 15, 2026. The launch carries a 20% discount after the community solved its ARG.
Unrivaled Heroes lands on Steam Oct. 15 with four-player co-op
Unrivaled Heroes: 2.5D Brawler reaches PC through Steam on 15th Oct with local co-op for four and a campaign built around Indonesian folklore-inspired heroes.
WARDOGS Season 2 Reworks Combat Before October Launch
BULKHEAD will release WARDOGS Season 2 on Steam on October 15, 2026. The six-week Early Access phase adds battlefield rain, faction bonuses and an experimental vendor tied to player performance.
Myth of Empires: Throne Puts Flying Mounts Into Combat
Myth of Empires: Throne outlines S4 flying mounts for aerial combat and exploration. Taming and progression are planned, but the feature remains in development.
Uncle Lee's Cookbook Brings Five Strange Adventures to Switch
Relatively Painless Games and Dionous Games have brought Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster to Nintendo Switch. A 20 percent launch discount runs through 23 October 2026.
Car Park Capital Opens Steam Early Access
MicroProse and Hilkojj Interactive released Car Park Capital on Steam Early Access on October 9, 2026. Players build a profitable parking empire while traffic and public opinion become resources to manage.
XYAA Joins Dragon's Dogma 2 as an Official Pawn
Revenant XSpark creator Shagufta "XYAA" Iqbal is presented as a recruitable Official Pawn in Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, with four versions tied to game progression.
The Return of Illunes Puts Its AI Game Master Offline
14Dimension Enterprise has launched The Return of Illunes on Steam for $19.99. Its local AI Game Master narrates expeditions and judges typed actions without an internet connection.
Three Kingdoms: BOND Adds 29 Warlords
Get Wrapped Up Inc. expands Three Kingdoms: BOND on 13 October with 29 warlords. Sima Yi joins as a new Gunshi with a command that activates during the END phase.
Demon Bluff Targets November 2026 for Its Steam Debut
offbrand games and UmiArt have set a November 2026 Steam window for Demon Bluff after its Convergence Games Showcase reveal. The date and price remain unconfirmed.
Shop Titans Puts Inventory at the Center of October Event
Kabam's October update sends Pharoway Caravan into Shop Titans, where players pack limited grids for visiting merchants and spend event vouchers before the store closes.
Ballistic.exe Demo Puts Its Shooting Simulation on Steam
Ballistic.exe now has a playable PC demo on Steam. It opens part of the first firing range with three firearms, 80+ cartridges and attachments while the full game remains in development.
Outcast Tales Brings Romance And Rivalry To Steam
Hardlane Studio will release Outcast Tales free on PC through Steam on October 26, 2026. Its three-person parties can form romances or rivalries that reshape tactical battles.
The Witch's Bakery Sets Console Date, Leaves Mobile Unscheduled
The Witch's Bakery reaches PC and consoles on 14 October 2026. Its iOS and Android version will be exclusive to Crunchyroll Game Vault, but its release date remains unannounced.
Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel Steam Playtest Begins November 3
Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel will run a two-week Steam Playtest from November 3 to November 17. Players can clear nine floors, take on three challenge paths and earn cosmetic rewards for the full release.
WreckZone Takes Vehicular Combat to Steam
Lyra V is publishing WreckZone, a single-player vehicular action game from solo developer MadRider. The project is headed to Steam with heavy weapons, stunt-focused arenas and destructive hazards.
Sleepytime Village Turns Parenthood Into a Storybook Nightmare
Dionous Games and Lightfoot Bros Games will release Sleepytime Village on PC through Steam and GOG on 30 October 2026. The point-and-click adventure follows a workaholic father trapped in a haunted storybook world filled with more than 70 hand-drawn scenes.
Solitary Singleplayer Offline MMORPG Turns Guild Leadership Into Idle Strategy
GrimnirDotDev has announced Solitary Singleplayer Offline MMORPG for Steam. Players will build a guild from a new server launch through dungeons and raids, with a demo planned for Q4 2026 and the full release set for Q2 2027.
Clearing Blade Brings Rescue-Driven Roguelite Combat to Nintendo Switch
GaniTani has released MANDEUM's roguelite action RPG Clearing Blade worldwide on Nintendo Switch, adding console controls and portable play alongside the existing Steam version.
Neon Abyss 2 Hits Version 1.0 With Theia Boss and Storm Breach
Neon Abyss 2 has reached version 1.0 on PlayStation 5, Steam, Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox Series X|S. The launch adds Theia: Goddess of Vanity, Storm Breach and day one access through Xbox Game Pass.
Solitaire World Tour Makes Every Deal a Winnable Trip
oneWheat's 7 October 2026 update for Solitaire World Tour adds pre-checked Klondike deals, country completion goals and the option to start in any available city on iOS and Android.
ArcheAge Chronicles Sets Its Early Access Plan
XLGAMES has outlined ArcheAge Chronicles' buy-to-play model and current gameplay plans. A public Steam Next Fest demo will add a new dungeon and PvP, while PC Early Access is set for Steam in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Soulstonia Brings a Persistent Demo to Steam Ahead of October Next Fest
Gabriel's Games has released the Soulstonia Demo on Steam for Windows and macOS. It covers five regions, removes playtime and progression caps, and carries saves into Early Access on 10 December 2026.
Garden eels turn pitch practice into a Steam quiz
Get Wrapped Up Inc will release EEL KNOW: Perfect Pitch on Steam for PC on November 11, 2026. A free demo will arrive with Steam Next Fest on October 19.
