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The highly anticipated open-world FPS, set on a post-Soviet island, is available for all players to try for one week. The wait is over for a taste of the grim, post-apocalyptic world of PIONER. Developer and publisher GFAGAMES has officially launched the free Open Beta for its highly anticipated MMO first-person shooter, which is available to play right now on Steam. Following a series of closed tests, all players can now request access via the PIONER Steam page to immediately download and explore the mysterious and dangerous Tartarus Island. The Open Beta will run for seven days, ending on November…

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The solo developer of the ‘Conrad universe’ reveals their next single-player horror sim, coming soon to Early Access. D&A Studios, the solo developer behind the Among The Whispers paranormal investigation games, has officially revealed their next title: Daughter of Voodoo. The new game is a single-player, first-person simulation horror game that aims to blend authentic Voodoo rituals with classic ghost-hunting mechanics. Set in the same “Conrad universe” as the developer’s previous titles, Daughter of Voodoo is launching a new cinematic teaser trailer that sets a deeply unsettling and atmospheric tone. Watch the New Cinematic Teaser Trailer You can check out…

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The 4-player retro beat ’em up features a main theme by Cody Carpenter, son of horror legend John Carpenter. Get ready for pixelated carnage. Publisher Selecta Play and developer Relevo have announced that Terrifier: The ARTcade Game will officially launch on November 21, 2025. The bloody 2D retro beat ’em up is hacking and slashing its way onto PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Inspired by the classic arcade brawlers of the 80s and 90s, the game lets you and up to three friends play as the sinister villain from the Terrifier film franchise, Art the Clown. The…

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The highly-wishlisted RPG and city-builder blend from a solo developer is set to launch on November 17. Publisher Camlann Games and solo developer Uncle Grouch Gaming have announced the much-anticipated Early Access release date for their genre-blending title, Dungeons & Kingdoms. The medieval fantasy game, which merges kingdom building, villager management, and a dungeon-delving RPG, will launch on November 17, 2025, for PC via Steam and GOG. The game, which has already rocketed to nearly 200,000 wishlists on Steam following a successful Next Fest demo, is described as a single-player hybrid of Medieval Dynasty and Valheim. Players will start as…

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The sequel to the 3-million-copy co-op hit brings deeper puzzles and a powerful new Room Editor 2.0. Indie developer Pine Studio has struck gold again. Escape Simulator 2, the sequel to the co-op puzzle game that sold over 3 million copies, launched last week on October 27 and is already a runaway success. The game has already surpassed 100,000 players in its first weekend and is holding a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with nearly 800 reviews. Available now on Steam for $19.99 (with a 10% launch discount until November 10), the new title expands on everything that made the…

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The new arcade racer, based on the hit Netflix series, features iconic cars and 4-player split-screen gameplay on consoles and PC. “Challenge Accepted!” Mattel and GameMill Entertainment have launched their high-octane arcade racer, Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed, which is available now. The new, family-friendly racing game is out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Inspired by the hit Netflix animated series Hot Wheels Let’s Race, the game lets players jump into the driver’s seat as one of the show’s next-gen racers, including Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Cruise. Developed by Bamtang…

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