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Fallen Tear: The Ascension leaves Early Access with its full Steam release
Winter Crew Studios has launched Fallen Tear: The Ascension version 1.0 on Steam with a completed story and nearly twice the Early Access content. The game is available with a 10% launch discount, while PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch versions are planned for 2027.
CRKD ATOM+ Ships as a Pocket Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
CRKD has begun global shipments of the ATOM+, a $29.99 pocket controller for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1, PC, mobile devices, tablets and Smart TVs.
SCP Idle launches on Steam on October 29
Ahroma Games plans to launch SCP Idle: SECURE. CONTAIN. PROGRESS. on Steam for Windows PC on October 29, 2026. An updated demo is available now, with facility management and automation systems to explore.
Nightpyre Demo Puts Every Run's Consequences on Steam
Silveil has released a Steam demo for Nightpyre. Players can customise characters, build spells with runes, and make choices that reshape its dark fantasy world after every death.
PRINCESS VANGUARD demo brings Chapter 1 to Steam
Kinakoboo has released a free Steam demo for PRINCESS VANGUARD. Chapter 1 introduces four princesses and puts its top-down combat, enemy hordes, and boss fights on display.
Crystant Leaves Early Access With Its Full Steam Release
Dawner Game Studio released Crystant version 1.0 on 21 September 2026 for PC through Steam. The post-apocalyptic strategy game combines tile-based exploration, tactical combat, resource management and permanent Roguelite progression.
LumberBoy brings cosy island logging to Steam with a free demo
HiddenStageGames has released a free Steam demo for LumberBoy, with three forest areas and 34 upgrades. The cosy incremental game is also scheduled to appear at Steam Next Fest in October 2026.
Balatro-style tactics meet curling in Rogue Curling
BurGum Games has released a Steam demo for Rogue Curling, a curling roguelite where throw precision works alongside build crafting and rule-breaking combinations ahead of its planned PC release.
Max Bid Makes Black-Market Auctions an Incremental Game
Solo developer OkoruDev announced Max Bid on 22 September 2026 for Steam. Its reveal trailer is live, and the game is planned for release in Q1 2027. Players will bid on sealed black-market containers, then sort, repair and resell what they find.
Packed Lair turns Tetris-style planning into monster warfare
Mystic Forge and Belgian indie developer Fables of Wits have released Packed Lair on Steam for $7.99, with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. Its main challenge is fitting buildings together before heroes invade.
Frost 2 Brings Its Frozen Survival Deckbuilder Back
Jérôme Bodin has revealed Frost 2 for PC with a new trailer and Steam page. The sequel keeps the frozen survival deckbuilder at its core, then adds evolving cards, lasting wounds and dice, though independent confirmation of the project and its planned Kickstarter remains limited.
Launch Hazard turns rocket-powered ragdolls into a Steam score attack
Emberlane Games has announced Launch Hazard for Steam, a 90-second score-attack game built around rocket-powered ragdolls, momentum chains, and high-scoring crashes. A playtest and demo are planned before the December launch, but independent confirmation of the announcement and schedule remains limited.
Serbian Games Week Brings More Than 200 Games to Steam
Serbian Games Week runs on Steam from 21 to 28 September 2026, with discounts on selected titles and upcoming projects linked to DevGAMM FTW! in Belgrade.
Tape 101 Turns Grief Into a Liminal Horror Game on Steam
Tape 101: Liminal Descent is now available on Steam for $9.99 with a launch discount. Players move through looping spaces and use an RC car to uncover a story shaped by grief.
Desktop Drill Turns Every Keypress Into Mining
Ivy Juice has announced Desktop Drill for PC, with a free Steam demo during the Stronger Together Demo Showcase and a launch-day key for newsletter subscribers.
Worm Capitalist demo launches on Steam today
Tikotey has released a free Steam demo for Worm Capitalist as part of the Stronger Together Demo Showcase. It gives players a first look at the game's strange incremental business simulation.
Xenogears Atlas Is Rebuilding the Classic for Modern PCs
The unofficial Xenogears Atlas project is going beyond a basic PC port. It has a rebuilt battle engine, locally upscaled HD textures and enhanced FMV, but it is still an early fan project with no official Square Enix status or release date.
Totally Safe Railway Co. Turns Train Management Into Co-op Chaos
Flagship Interactive has announced Totally Safe Railway Co. for Steam in Q4 2026. Biotech Gameworks' co-op adventure puts players in charge of a customisable Wild West railway.
Mycopunk Leaves Early Access on October 20
Pigeons at Play and Devolver Digital will launch Mycopunk on PC and PlayStation 5 on October 20 after its Early Access run. The $14.99 release will add new 1.0 content.
Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero Brings the Outbreak to PC and Xbox
Brigada Games and Devolver Digital will release Miami Zero for Quarantine Zone: The Last Check on 15 October. The free expansion moves the outbreak to Miami and adds a scenario built around escape.
Piroker sets pirate poker battles ahead of Steam playtest
HABBY.FUN has released a cinematic trailer for Piroker, a pirate poker roguelike coming to Steam with an exclusive playtest and an eight-player free-for-all. PC Gamer reports a planned Steam launch on 21 October, while SteamDB still lists the project as prerelease.
Hellheart Breaker Makes Romance Part of the Fight in 2027
Red Dunes Games will show Hellheart Breaker at Tokyo Game Show 2026 ahead of its planned 2027 release on PC and consoles. In the game, romance choices can unlock combat abilities or turn rejected characters into bosses.
Dark Souls 3 Mod Gets Remake-Style Path Tracing
A new showcase of Ganaboy's Dark Souls 3 path tracing mod transforms the Crucifixion Woods with NVIDIA DLSS 5. More than 80% of the game is reportedly integrated into the BVH, while the current release target remains the end of 2026.
CONTROL Resonant transforms the series with open world and melee combat
Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant overhauls the franchise with a new protagonist, a melee-driven combat system and a sprawling open-world Manhattan but faces balancing and content quality challenges in its current review-in-progress state
Formula Legends online multiplayer launches for PC with console crossplay next month
Formula Legends has released its long-awaited online multiplayer update for PC with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S support arriving in October and full crossplay confirmed across platforms
Nivalis Nights hits one million Steam wishlists ahead of September release
Nivalis Nights has surpassed one million wishlists on Steam as ION LANDS and 505 Games prepare to launch the cyberpunk life simulation on PC on 29 September with Epic Games Store availability to follow
Gears of War E-Day targets 4K 60fps on PC without flagship GPUs
Gears of War: E-Day's final PC requirements reveal 4K 60fps is achievable with a mid-range GPU and upscaling, challenging assumptions about Unreal Engine 5's hardware demands ahead of its October release
CRACK brings giant egg co-op adventure to Steam this October
Developer Rafoli has announced CRACK a 1-4 player co-op adventure where players work together to crack open a giant egg in a secretive lab The game is set for release on Steam on 26 October and features community-driven development
ÁRIDA 2 demo brings new quest system and map expansion to Tokyo Game Show
Aoca Game Lab has released a new demo for ÁRIDA 2: Rise of the Brave on Steam, fully localised in Japanese and featuring a revamped quest system, expanded map areas and new interaction mechanics during Tokyo Game Show 2026
NaturalVision Enhanced update transforms GTA V visuals on anniversary
NaturalVision Enhanced has received a significant update for Grand Theft Auto V on its 13th anniversary introducing advanced ray tracing effects real moon phases and a host of visual upgrades for PC players
Hyphen unlocks full Level Editor and Steam Workshop after 11 years
Hyphen has received its largest update since 2015, adding a full Level Editor, Steam Workshop support and Community Levels. The precision puzzle game is now back on Steam after years of absence and offers new creative tools for players
Camping Keeper enters closed alpha as solo developer opens doors to testers
Camping Keeper, the solo-developed campground management game by Samuel Durand, has moved into closed alpha with ten external testers. This marks the first time the game has run outside the developer's own machine, with a public demo planned for early 2027
Shroomy Garden release date set for November on Steam and macOS
Magicwood Labs has confirmed Shroomy Garden will launch on Steam for Windows and macOS on 11 November 2026. The game promises a timer-free, creativity-driven park-building experience with a free demo already available
Knights of Frontier Valley launches expanded playtest on Steam
Knights of Frontier Valley returns to Steam with its second public playtest, introducing a major update shaped by player feedback and adding new cities, companions, quests and technical improvements for free
Umamusume Pretty Derby becomes official MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix partner
Cygames has confirmed Umamusume Pretty Derby as the first video game to partner officially with the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix in 2026, bringing a 155-metre display and in-person event appearances to Mobility Resort Motegi
Hellraiser Revival release date set with Genesis Configuration gameplay focus
Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival is confirmed for release on 8 October for PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with Saber Interactive showcasing its Genesis Configuration mechanic and a blend of survival horror and puzzle-driven gameplay
Dark Workshop Simulator demo brings twisted shopkeeping to Steam
Dark Workshop Simulator, a first-person shop management game set in a dark fantasy world, has launched a free demo on Steam ahead of its full PC release on 13 November 2026. The game will feature at Steam Next Fest in October
Planet Zoo 2 partners with BIAZA to bring real conservation into play
Frontier Developments has announced a partnership with BIAZA for Planet Zoo 2, aiming to integrate real-world conservation standards and animal welfare into the upcoming game for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Dupery ARG Community Unlocks Launch Discount Ahead of Steam Release
Players are racing to solve the Dupery ARG before launch as Gilded Rune Games and Yogscast Games promise a 20 percent Steam discount if all clues are cracked before the October release
Square Enix leaves future of Final Fantasy VII open after Revelation
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy VII Revelation as the intended conclusion to the remake series but has not ruled out further entries if player demand is strong while Final Fantasy XVII remains unannounced and shrouded in uncertainty
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