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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.
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.
Microsoft Rebuilds XBOX PC App Around Faster Library Access
Microsoft is testing an internal XBOX PC app called Garrison, with faster library loading, a unified store view, desktop and fullscreen modes, launch controls, and clearer support for local installs and cloud gaming.
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.
FOXBOY Productions Ties Patreon Support to Free Game Rewards
FOXBOY Productions has opened a Patreon for its three-person studio. Supporters who reach £25 may qualify for a PC copy of its planned 2027 platformer, though the storefront terms and release window have not been independently confirmed.
Three Cosmic Void Adventures Launch on GOG
Dionous Games and Cosmic Void have released Midnight Saturn, Blood Nova and The Corruption Within on GOG. Launch discounts run until 16 October 2026.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition upgrades revealed
Creative Assembly and Mataboo have detailed the Complete Edition of Total War: SHOGUN 2, due on October 13, 2026. The release adds upgraded visuals, modern controls, expanded localisation and a 75% loyalty offer for existing owners.
Escape from 8-Bit High Brings Retro Puzzles and Rock Battles to Steam and GOG
Escape from 8-Bit High is now available on Steam and GOG for Windows, with a 15% launch discount running until October 13. A free Steam demo is also available, while the supplied release materials list Mac and Linux support.
Last Epoch Season 5 Brings Frostborn Combat to Steam
Last Epoch Season 5 is now live on Steam. It adds the Rage of Morditas activity, new bosses, skills and gear, while a 30% discount on the base game runs until 02:00 JST on 9 October 2026.
Bushiroad Sale Cuts Prices on Switch and Steam Games
Bushiroad's Autumn Sale 2026 is now live on Steam® and Nintendo Switch, with discounts of up to 50% on selected games, including Revue Starlight El Dorado and Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2.
Basilisk Games reveals The Sundered Anvil for 2027
Basilisk Games has announced The Sundered Anvil for Windows and Linux in 2027. The single-player RPG brings the Eschalon formula into first-person party play with a new engine, and its Steam page already has screenshots and a teaser.
Borderless Gaming Brings DLSS 5 Neural Rendering to More GPUs
Borderless Gaming now offers a custom DLSS 5 Neural Rendering effect through BGFX instead of NVIDIA software. It gives unsupported GPUs a simpler way to try the technology without replacing game files or DLLs.
Good Children Say Grace brings absurdist horror to Steam
Good Children Say Grace is set to launch on Steam on 16 October 2026, with branching routes, a 10% launch discount and a story shaped by psychological horror and manga.
The Drawratos turns card drawing into cheesy rat poker
Targem Games has announced The Drawratos, a cooperative poker game for 1 to 4 players. Players draw on cards, risk cheese and use tricks to take the pot, with a Steam playtest serving as the project's testing route.
High Roller Penny drops its first Steam demo
Kniv Studio has released the first Steam demo for High Roller Penny. The pachinko-inspired roguelike mixes risky pegboard builds, bunny girls and a fight to clear crushing debts.
Nulphia releases a three-hour demo on Steam
Solo developer Kirill Poletaev has released Nulphia's first public Steam demo. It offers two to three hours of exploration, combat, puzzles and story across the game's opening chapter.
Crownbreakers Brings Tactical Card Combat to Steam
Sharkbomb Studios and Firesquid have shown a new Crownbreakers trailer at the Game Devs of Color Expo. A Steam demo is now live, and press and creators can request Alpha keys.
Pierce Through Heavens joins Steam China's 2026 multiplayer fest
Purple Yang Studio has confirmed that Pierce Through Heavens will appear at Steam China's Multiplayer Games Fest 2026. The open-world multiplayer RPG centers on cultivation, alchemy, sect warfare and heavenly trials.
After-State: WoLong reveals an Underworld mystery
Right Mind has announced After-State: WoLong for PC, a surreal murder mystery in which Zhuge Liang investigates serial killings alongside Sherlock Holmes inside a snowbound lodge in the Underworld Olympics.
Stronger Together Brings Indie Demos to One Steam Showcase
Ivy Juice has opened the second Stronger Together Demo Showcase on Steam. The event features 29 studios and six launches, and runs from 21 to 28 September 2026.
Hello Sunshine Turns Shade Into a Survival System
Megabit and Red Thread Games have shown a new Hello Sunshine trailer featuring its giant robot companion and a survival loop built around shade by day and warmth at night. The game is planned for PC in 2027.
Boomstock 2026 unveils new boomer shooters on Steam
Fulqrum Publishing has opened Boomstock 2026 on Steam. The seven-day event brings world premieres, release updates, playable tests and discounts to a broad line-up of boomer shooters through 24 September.
The Wind's Path Partners With We The Indies for DRM-Free Physical PC Release
Endless Project Games has confirmed a physical PC edition of The Wind's Path through We The Indies, offering a DRM-free disc version for Windows and Linux players seeking permanent ownership
South Park: The Stick of Truth Remains a Standout Comedy RPG
South Park: The Stick of Truth continues to impress with its faithful visual style and sharp humour, blending the series' signature satire with accessible RPG mechanics. Here's why it still stands out years after release
Terminus: Zombie Survivors adds full Steam Workshop mod support in free update
Longplay Studios has released the 1.3 update for Terminus: Zombie Survivors, introducing full Steam Workshop integration and making the turn-based survival roguelike fully moddable on PC
The Division 2 Red Horizon Brings Cleaners to D.C. and Confirms Crossplay
Ubisoft has launched Year 8 Season 3 for The Division 2, introducing the Cleaners faction to Washington D.C., new modifiers, permanent Toxic Dark Zones, and a crossplay update scheduled for later this year
Brutal Legend Free on PC for 666 Minutes as Double Fine Marks Tim Curry
Double Fine Productions has made Brutal Legend free to download and keep on PC for a limited 666-minute window, following the studio's return to independence and in tribute to the late Tim Curry, who voiced a key character in the game
MADE IN JAPAN Collection to Showcase 12 Indie Games at PAX West 2026
The MADE IN JAPAN Collection, powered by JETRO, will debut at PAX West 2026 with a curated line-up of Japanese indie games, hands-on demos, and exclusive event merchandise for attendees
GRIT Launches on Steam With Updated Wild West Battle Royale Features
Team GRIT has released GRIT on Steam, bringing a third-person Wild West battle royale for up to 100 players with new gameplay improvements, updated mechanics and expanded customisation options for PC players
VOIDFACE Launches on Steam with Bullet Hell Boss Rush Challenge
VOIDFACE, the debut Steam release from Frog Hat Labs, is now available for PC players. The indie bullet hell shooter features a spellcasting system and boss rush structure, with a launch discount for early buyers
The Fertile Crescent 2 launches in Early Access on Steam
MicroProse and Wield Interactive have released The Fertile Crescent 2: Collapse of the Bronze Age in Early Access on Steam, offering a narrative-driven RTS set during the collapse of ancient civilisations with campaign, skirmish and multiplayer modes
Nimbit Frontier Enters Early Access on Steam With Free Demo and Discount
Nimbit Frontier, developed by Megasploot, has launched in Early Access on Steam, offering a 10% discount and a free demo. The creature-raising life sim features over 20 hours of content and plans for an 18-month Early Access period
Compulsion Games Now Publishing South of Midnight on Steam After Xbox Split
Compulsion Games has taken over publishing duties for South of Midnight on Steam, marking a clear separation from Xbox Game Studios following the recent restructuring and layoffs at Xbox
Halo Co-Creator Criticises Main Menu Ring and PvP Omission in Remake
Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo, has voiced strong criticism of the main menu ring design and the lack of split-screen PvP in Halo: Campaign Evolved, raising questions about the remake's direction and player experience
Helldivers 2 Update Adds Illuminate Enemies, New Biome and Level Cap Rise
Arrowhead has released Helldivers 2 update 7.0.0, introducing new Illuminate enemies, a fresh biome, and a level cap increase, alongside gameplay tweaks and technical fixes for PlayStation and PC players
Runeveil Developer Urges Players to Pirate Rather Than Buy from Key Resellers
Dicehit Games, creators of Runeveil, have publicly advised players to pirate their games instead of purchasing from unofficial Steam key resellers, highlighting how these sites exploit free promotional codes and undermine indie developers
Light No Fire Climbs Steam Wishlists as Hello Games Holds Back Marketing
Hello Games is keeping Light No Fire largely under wraps, with the studio opting out of major showcases as the game becomes one of Steam's most wishlisted titles. The developer says further marketing is unnecessary at this stage
ReStory recoups budget in 12 hours and hits $3 million in sales
ReStory, a new indie game set in mid-2000s Tokyo, has rapidly surpassed its development costs and reached $3 million in sales within days of launch, with strong player reviews on Steam
Valve Warns Steam Deck Owners of Data Breach After CEVA Attack
Valve has started alerting Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Steam Controller buyers in Europe to a data breach that may have exposed personal details, following a cyberattack on its logistics partner
Moonlighter free on Steam for limited time ahead of Moonlighter 2 release
Digital Run is making Moonlighter available at no cost on Steam from 5 to 9 August, giving players a chance to experience the original action-RPG before Moonlighter 2 leaves early access on 2 September
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