Prime Monster is one of those rare political satires that doesn’t just poke fun at the system, it gleefully tears it apart, chews on the scraps, and spits them back out as a roguelike deckbuilder that’s equal parts strategy, slapstick, and slow‑burn disaster. It’s a game about power, but not the noble, idealistic kind. This is the grimy, back‑room, “how many scandals can I juggle before the public notices I’m on fire” kind of power. And the twist, of course, is that you’re no

Windrose drops you straight into a massive open world during the golden Age of Piracy, casting you as a captain chasing revenge, treasure, and trouble across procedurally generated seas. Even in Early Access, the scope is immediately impressive: three full biomes, dozens of handcrafted points of interest, and a story setup that hints at a larger conflict involving empires, pirate clans, and supernatural forces. The world feels alive in that “I’ll just check this island and oh

Movierooms: Cinema Management makes a strong first impression in Early Access: it’s a charming, surprisingly thoughtful cinema‑tycoon that mixes cozy building, historical flavour, and just enough chaos to keep your popcorn bucket rattling. What’s here already feels promising, even if you can see the scaffolding behind the curtains. Movierooms drops you into the early 1900s with nothing but a tiny nickelodeon, a dream, and a suspiciously sticky floor. From there, you’re tasked

Japan, in the year 1600: warlords clash, alliances crumble, and the path to becoming Shogun is anything but tidy. Into this powder keg sails Expeditions: Samurai, a new historical RPG from Campfire Cabal and THQ Nordic, inviting players to choose their own path through history in a branching story shaped by life-or-death decisions. Campfire Cabal is a Copenhagen-based studio founded in 2022 and led by veterans behind the critically acclaimed Expeditions: Conquistador, Expedit

Scarlet Hollow Episode 5 is a sharp, unsettling escalation of everything Black Tabby Games has been building toward, a midpoint that finally cashes in on four episodes’ worth of choices, relationships, and creeping dread. It’s easily one of the strongest chapters so far by tightening the emotional screws. Episode 5 is where Scarlet Hollow stops teasing danger and finally drags you into the heart of it. The story tightens around the consequences of everything you’ve done so fa

Publisher tinyBuild and indie developers Hologryph and TowerHaus welcome you to survive a desert world of action-packed, mech-fueled, multiplayer mayhem in SAND: Raiders of Sophie, coming to Steam on June 10! Customize massive, modular mechs, scavenge the vast desert, and face off against fearsome enemies and other ruthless players. Jump into SAND's open server slam playtest now through this weekend on Steam to experience the action for yourself early! SAND is set in an alter

Solo Developer nospace lost and indie publisher Shoreline Games have today announced, as part of IGN Live, that the side-scrolling, slice of life anime-inspired game Kick will launch on Steam on July 30, 2026. To give players a taste of the charming adventure that awaits them next month, a playable demo for Kick will be available for the very first time as part of Steam Next Fest, running from 15-22 June. Offering a slice of the heartfelt, addictive gameplay on offer at launc

During today’s XBOX Games Showcase, DPI Merch, the team that powers the XBOX Game Studios Shop, revealed collector’s editions for Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, and Fable. Pre-orders begin today, exclusively on the XBOX Game Studios Shop. Return to where it all began in Halo: Campaign Evolved, a faithful yet expanded remake of the 2001 original that redefined first-person shooters. Available for XBOX Series X, PlayStation 5, and Steam, the Collector’s Edition i

You’re invited to Jimin’s 10th birthday party! Well, if she can get elected class president, that is. Come to my Party!, the visual novel handcrafted by solo developer SIMSANG YOON and published by LINE Games, just dropped an exclusive new trailer in the Women-Led Games Showcase with a big announcement: the first demo is live now on Steam, fully English translated and localized, marking the first time international audiences can explore this story chock-full of emotions and l

Jagex: The RuneScape Company today announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will officially leave Steam Early Access and launch in full on 15th September 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Revealed during the Summer Game Fest Live Showcase, the full 1.0 launch marks a major milestone for one of 2026’s breakout survival crafting games, following a hugely successful Steam Early Access period that has already seen RuneScape: Dragonwilds surpass one million sales. L

In the recent Frosty Games Showcase as part of Summer Games Fest, Melbourne-based studios Garnet and Tin Man Games have announced that their upcoming roguelite tower defense game Atlanta TD is launching its first demo on Steam in August 2026 and its Early Access launch planned for December 2026. Atlanta TD is a procedurally generated roguelite tower defense game set in Atlanta where the Gods of Olympus must defend their home against the oncoming hordes of Ares’ armies. With

In an exclusive trailer at the Summer Game Fest 2026 today, NC revealed AION 2, its open-world MMORPG set in the graphically stunning world of Atreia, will arrive this September on Steam and PURPLE platforms. Following the trailer reveal, NC will host three days of closed-door demos of AION 2 to media and creators at the Summer Game Fest Play Days event Saturday through Monday, June 6-8. The curated Play Days demo will showcase AION 2’s stunning graphic capabilities, flight

Wild Forest Studio and Curve Games have today announced, as part of the Wholesome Direct, that fantasy farming adventure Dragon Shelter, which is currently in development for PC, will launch globally on 24th September. Set in a vibrant hand-painted world, Dragon Shelter invites players to revive the long-lost bond between humans and dragons. Combining cosy farming systems with creature care, exploration, and light RPG progression, the game welcomes players to escape to a magi

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe thrilled Sci-Fi game fans today during the Summer Games Fest livestream, revealing the fast-paced, high-mobility action game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the cinematic title introduces a brand-new timeline in the Gundam saga, where humanity must fight for survival against an unknown threat. The story is a bold new chapter in the Gundam franchise, as a thrilling evolution for longtime fans and a perfect entry poi

Developer Tiny Kiwi Games and publisher Thermite Games are delighted to reveal a new trailer at Wholesome Direct for Design & Conjure, the cozy magic decorating game with light puzzle elements. An expanded free demo is also now live on Steam, which brings more magical content in both Story Mode and Creative Mode. In Design & Conjure, players take on the role of Dalia, a young nature witch who returns to her hometown to find it quietly falling apart. A mysterious corruption ha

Team17 and Wonderscope Games have announced Hokko Spaces, a brand-new game set in the cozy world of Hokko Life. Announced as part of today’s Wholesome Direct, Hokko Spaces combines the colourful aesthetic of Hokko with a casual sandbox experience. A Steam playtest is now available for players looking to get a taste of the full game, as they create their own relaxing dioramas tailored to suit the needs of its many anthropomorphic animal residents. Hokko Spaces features a broad

Croakwood, the upcoming toad-ally cozy town builder, revealed it’s launching into EA this Winter at today’s Wholesome Direct! The amphibious newcomers are eager to settle in, and could use some guidance in learning to thrive in these unfamiliar woods. Nestled in the heart of Croakwood Forest is a community unlike any other! It’s your job to guide your froggy villagers in the right direction so their village thrives. Build all sorts of community structures, from houses to sho

Solo-developer Studio Abattoir is today thrilled to announce that its debut title, the open-world, psychological horror RPG The Pines, is coming to PC via Steam in 2027. A brand new gameplay trailer offers a fresh look at a picturesque therapy retreat that plays host to unstable residents, dangerous secrets and deep conspiracies. The Pines blends the freeform exploration and character progression of an open-world RPG with tense, oppressive psychological horror, intuitive inve

The Africa DLC for Farm Manager World on Steam doesn’t just give you a new biome to play with, it hands you an entirely different philosophy of farming. The moment you load into the African region, the game quietly taps you on the shoulder and says, “Everything you thought you knew? Forget it.” The climate is harsher, the soil is stingier, and the weather patterns feel like they’re actively testing your patience. But that’s exactly what makes this DLC feel like a proper expan

Putt in Parks is a gentle, atmospheric mini‑golf adventure that blends light storytelling with a relaxed, exploration‑driven approach to putting. The game doesn’t present a traditional narrative with cutscenes or dialogue; instead, its “story” unfolds through the environments themselves. Each course feels like a small, self‑contained diorama with its own mood and implied history with abandoned cabins, quiet lakesides, overgrown trails, and lantern‑lit clearings that suggest p