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Game: Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Developer: Evil Empire, with Motion Twin & KONAMI Publisher: KONAMI Genre: 2D Metroidvania / Action-Exploration Released: October 14, 2026 Price: $29.99 · Midnight Edition $39.99 Platform: PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch Content note: rated T (Teen) by the ESRB for violence, blood and mild suggestive themes. Expect gothic horror imagery, monsters and some dark story beats. 🦇 How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. Belmont’s Curse launched on October 14, so we’ve also noted what players are saying a few weeks in, from longtime Castlevania fans to first-timers. Metroidvania Action Female Protagonist 2D…

Game: Knuckle Creek Developer: Claymatic Games Publisher: Claymatic Games Genre: Slapstick Party Brawler Released: October 29, 2026 Price: $5.99 · $5.39 until November 12 Platform: PC (Steam) 👊 How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. Knuckle Creek launched on October 29, so we’ve also noted what early players are saying, including fans who played its prototypes and betas over the years. Party Game Local Co-Op Multiplayer Funny Local Multiplayer Co-op Character Customization 4 Player Local Comedy PvP Beat ’em up Action Casual Singleplayer Stylized Arcade Team-Based Online Co-Op Parody Indie Knuckle Creek Claymatic Games Ltd 1–8Players 48Solo Challenges 20Voice…

Game: We Were Here Tomorrow Developer: Total Mayhem Games Publisher: Total Mayhem Games Genre: Co-op Puzzle Adventure Released: October 20, 2026 Price: $19.99 · $17.99 until November 3 Players: Exactly 2 (online co-op, mic required) Platforms: PC (Steam) · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · crossplay 🧭 How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. Because its Steam reviews are currently Mixed, with longtime fans deeply split, we’ve also included what players are saying where it helps. Story spoilers are kept inside a clearly marked spoiler box. Co-op Puzzle Adventure Sci-fi Mystery Online Co-Op Escape Room Action-Adventure Futuristic Casual Thriller…

Game: Out of the Shadows Developer: Lobster Games Publisher: Lobster Games Genre: Co-op Horror Escape Game Released: October 20, 2026 Price: $7.99 · $6.79 until November 3 Players: 2–4 (online co-op only) Platform: PC (Steam) 🔦 How we reviewed it: we played Out of the Shadows in online co-op on PC. It’s still very new on Steam, with only a handful of user reviews so far, so we’ve also noted the feedback from early players where it’s relevant. Horror Online Co-Op Puzzle Exploration First-Person Atmospheric Co-op Escape Room Team-Based Multiplayer Psychological Horror Adventure Stealth Mystery Supernatural Physics 3D Controller PvE…

Game: My Arms Are Longer Now (Demo) Developer: Toot Games (Melbourne, Australia) Publisher: Jackbox Games Genre: 2D Stealth-Comedy Heist Demo: Free · first level · out now Full Release: 2027 Platform: PC (Steam) Steam Deck: Unrated · runs great in our testing 🧦 How we reviewed it: we first went hands-on with My Arms Are Longer Now in a sit-down with Toot Games and Jackbox Games at GDC 2026, and we’ve played the demo several times since, ahead of its public release. This is a demo review, so treat it as early impressions rather than a final verdict on the…

Game: iRacing® Studios NASCAR 26 Developer/Publisher: iRacing Genre: Racing · Simcade Released: September 17, 2026 Price: $59.99 · Gold $79.99 Platforms: PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S (cross-play) Reviews: Mostly Positive Steam Deck: Playable 🏁 How we reviewed it: we played NASCAR 26 on PC. Our verdict also draws on in-depth critic coverage and on players who’ve put 100+ hours into the career, on both controller and wheel. Racing Simulation Driving Automobile Sim Sports Realistic Arcade Multiplayer Management Physics PvP Singleplayer 3D Third Person Artificial Intelligence $59.99Standard 4National Series YesCross-play 100 GBRecommended PlayableSteam Deck 🏎️ Know this first: it’s…