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Welcome, Dear Human demo expands on Steam with new shapeshifter route
KikiCan and Ronkad have launched an expanded Steam demo for Welcome, Dear Human, adding a shapeshifter route, extended sleep paralysis demon story, and new interactive features for players to explore
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists launches 8 September 2026
A Sharp and Kitfox Games have set a 8 September 2026 release date for Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, a tactical narrative RPG with branching encounters and party customisation from the creators of King of Dragon Pass and Six Ages
Finding Polka launches 12 August on Steam with hand-drawn adventure
Parco Games and Lidlocks have announced that Finding Polka, a hand-drawn hide-and-seek adventure inspired by Japanese daily life, will launch on Steam for PC on 12 August 2026, offering a dialogue-free journey with expressive animation
Mazey Village Early Access Release Set for 5 August on Steam
Slappy Inc. has confirmed Mazey Village, a village-restoration adventure with maze exploration and light puzzles, will enter Steam Early Access for PC on 5 August 2026, with a playable demo available ahead of launch
Combolands release date set for 24 August on Steam
Crux Games, the South African studio behind Terra Nil, has confirmed that their roguelike citybuilder Combolands will launch for PC via Steam on 24 August, with a free demo already available for players to try
BOKURA launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with cross-play and launch discount
Kodansha Ltd. has released BOKURA for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing its co-op puzzle platforming to the new console with cross-platform play and a limited-time 20% discount for early buyers
Heroes of Anirea launches first public playtest on Steam
Heroes of Anirea, a tactical JRPG with roguelite elements from Crossbros, is now available for its first open playtest on Steam, offering players a hands-on look at its character-driven strategy and pixel art world ahead of its 2027 release
DEBRISVERSE launches on Steam with demo update and major content teased
Studio RELIER has released DEBRISVERSE, a sci-fi incremental simulation, on Steam for Windows PC with a 10% launch discount, a substantial free demo update, and a major content expansion teased for the coming weeks
WARSHIFT 2 Release Date Set for July 2026 on Steam
Solo developer Cyril Megem has announced WARSHIFT 2, a large-scale sci-fi RTS-action hybrid, will launch on Steam on 30 July 2026. A free demo is already available, offering a first look at its combined strategy and action gameplay
Dung Ho! Pirates of the Veld launches with chaotic co-op action
Dung Ho! Pirates of the Veld is now available, bringing six-player co-op dung beetle chaos, pirate enemies, and a campaign across Africa from the team behind Borderlands and Skylanders
5TH Cell unveils Broke Wizards, a new co-op game for PC platforms
5TH Cell, the studio behind Scribblenauts, has announced Broke Wizards, a 1-6 player co-op game coming to Steam and Epic Games Store, where players take on odd jobs as overpowered wizards to pay rent to a giant Imp Landlord
Steel Maiden demo brings two-button action roguelite to Steam
Steel Maiden, a solo-developed action roguelite from Keicee, has launched its free demo on Steam. The game features two-button controls, fast-paced combat and support for seven languages, with a full release planned for late 2026
STARCULT demo launches on Steam with up to 15 dialogue options per scene
Not a Cat Studios has released the public demo for STARCULT: Night Twisted Age, a dark fantasy visual novel on Steam. The demo introduces an Emotion Palette system that can unlock up to 15 dialogue choices in a single conversation
Superkid X1 brings arcade street football demo to Retrocon 2026
Fogo Games will showcase a playable demo of Superkid X1, an arcade football game inspired by Brazilian street matches, at Retrocon 2026 in São Paulo, with a focus on fast-paced action and a vibrant urban style
Shujinkou adds Steam Trading Cards, avatars and new community items
Rice Games Inc. has introduced Steam Trading Cards, badges, emoticons and avatars for Shujinkou, with a major leaderboard update planned for version 1.46 and further support confirmed
BOKURA launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with co-op and dual-world play
Kodansha Ltd. has confirmed that BOKURA, the cooperative puzzle adventure from tokoronyori, will arrive digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 on 29 July 2026, priced at $4.99, with pre-order discounts and GameChat support
Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares announced for Xbox with 2026 release
Polycast Labs has revealed Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares, a solo-developed dark 3D platformer inspired by early 2000s classics, now available to wishlist on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One ahead of its October 2026 launch
Follow Us Early Access update overhauls Level 2 as development pauses
Game Atelier has delivered a major Early Access update for Follow Us, reworking the second level and adding controller and Steam Deck support, but ongoing development is now on hold due to low sales
Tukoni: Forest Keepers Launches 17 August on PC with Free Demo
Dream Operator has set 17 August 2026 as the release date for Tukoni: Forest Keepers on Steam and Epic Games Store, with a free demo now available. The hand-drawn adventure is based on Oksana Bula's picture books and features language-free storytelling
Helix: Descent N Ascent launches on PC and Switch with 10% discount
Badass Mongoose has released Helix: Descent N Ascent, a non-violent puzzle-adventure, on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game focuses on exploration and ability-based puzzles, and is available now with a limited-time launch discount
Scales of Silence launches on Steam with 500 levels and 8-player local play
Aggro Games has released Scales of Silence version 1.0 on Steam, ending its Early Access phase. The full game features 500 campaign levels, 30 serpents, 20 bosses and supports up to eight players in local multiplayer modes
Character Limit launches on Steam with arcade-style word puzzles
Hotel Outlaw has released Character Limit, a fast-paced multilingual word game, on Steam for Windows and macOS. The game features multiple modes, daily challenges and Welsh language support, with an introductory discount available
Alpha Nomos rhythm-action roguelite confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
RibCage Games has announced that Alpha Nomos, its rhythm-driven roguelite, will expand beyond PC to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, bringing beat-synced combat and live-recorded instruments to console players
Human Fall Flat Marks 10 Years With Free Anniversary Level on PC
No Brakes Games has released a free anniversary level for Human Fall Flat on PC, celebrating a decade since launch and over 60 million players worldwide. Console players can expect the new content later this year
Locomochi opens first public playtest during Steam Train Fest
Little Lantern Games has launched the first public playtest for Locomochi, a toy train puzzle game, offering limited early access to select players exclusively via Steam's Train Fest event
South of Midnight wins Game of the Year at 2026 Games for Change Awards
Games for Change has revealed the 2026 award winners, with South of Midnight taking Game of the Year and Consume Me securing three major honours at the New York ceremony
Weyrdlets 2.0 Adds New Pet, Habitat and Magical Decorations in July DLCs
Weyrdlets 2.0 is set to expand on 22 July 2026 with three paid DLCs, introducing a new pet, a fresh habitat, and a fantasy-themed decoration set for players to further customise their desktop companions
Polylithic Leaves Early Access With Major Update and Full Release Date
Polylithic, the Stone Age tribe-builder from Polyperfect, will exit Early Access on Steam on 25 August 2026, introducing new features, expanded co-op, and a significant content update for its 1.0 launch
Coven Clash Launches on iOS with Wizard PvP and Territorial Battles
Otto Von Productions has released Coven Clash, a free-to-download mobile RPG for iOS, featuring wizard duels, coven alliances and territory control. The game introduces a progression system built around elemental affinities and social play
The Hust Banhmi launches on Steam as sequel to Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant
Developer marisa0704 has released The Hust Banhmi | Bánh Mì Bách Khoa on Steam, offering a new first-person simulation set at HUST and continuing the world of Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant from a fresh perspective
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