Author: CtrlQueen

Hi there! I’m Marie, also known as CtrlQueen. I’m passionate about keeping up with the latest in gaming news and sharing my insights. RPGs steal my heart with their rich narratives and immersive worlds, but I also love unwinding with fun, casual games. Whether you’re here for deep dives into game mechanics or just to chat about your favorite casual game, you’ve found the right place! Let’s game and explore together.

Game: Endless Snake Developer: Pinch Games Publisher: Pinch Games Release: Out now (May 15, 2026) Price: $2.99 Platform: PC (Steam) Genre: Arcade · puzzle · roguelite Giveaway: 5 Steam keys 🐍 We’re giving away 5 Steam keys for Endless Snake! To enter, tell us your favorite kind of snake. Leave it in the comments below, email us at [email protected], or DM us on social media. Big thanks to Pinch Games for the keys. Singleplayer Casual Arcade Indie Replay Value Boss Rush Roguelite Fast-Paced Time Attack 2D Difficult Action Adventure Score Attack Desktop Companion Family Friendly Puzzle Snakes Endless Snake Pinch…

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Game: Goeland: Seagull Adventure Developer: Maarti Games Release: December 2, 2026 Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) Demo: Free on Steam now Genre: Cozy sandbox adventure 🐦 Goeland: Seagull Adventure launches on December 2, 2026 on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Maarti Games announced the date with a new trailer, and you can try the free Steam demo now. 🌊 Menace or Hero? Your Call. In Goeland, you’re a seagull and the island is your playground. Steal and hide key items to become a menace to island society, or repair the reputation of seagulls everywhere by becoming…

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Expansion: BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon Developer: Kenny Sun and Friends Publisher: Devolver Digital Released: November 12, 2026 Price: $6.99 · £5.99 Platforms: PC, consoles and mobile Requires: Completing the BALL x PIT base game 🏛️ BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon is out now on PC, consoles and mobile for $6.99 / £5.99. It’s the biggest expansion yet for the two-million-selling roguelite ball-breaker, with 8 new characters, 24 new balls, 45 new passives, 20 new buildings and 4 new battlefields. Its content unlocks after you complete the base game. ⬆️ This Time, the Lift Goes Up You’re used to the…

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Game: Talystro Developer: Filiokus (Oslo, Norway) Demo: Second demo out now, free Platforms: PC and Mac (Steam) Release: 2027 Genre: Roguelite dice-and-deckbuilder 🎲 Talystro’s second demo is out now for free on Steam for PC and Mac. It adds a new act, The Haunted Crossing, which builds up to the 67 Dreadhorse boss fight. A full playtest is planned for later this year, and you can register for it on Steam now. ➗ Exact Damage or No Damage Most deckbuilders are about stacking synergies until you’re dealing 9,999+ damage. Talystro flips that: as the battle-axe-wielding Math Mouse, you have to…

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Event: Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest 2026 Host: Valve Starts: Monday, November 16 · 10:00 AM PT Ends: Monday, November 23 Length: One week What’s On: Auto-battler RPG discounts Platform: Steam (PC) ⚔️ Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest runs November 16 through 23, starting at 10:00 AM Pacific on Monday. Expect a week of discounts on auto-battler RPGs of all kinds, and at least one big new demo. 🛡️ Combat Without All the Work Valve’s pitch for this one is simple: combat you can set and forget. Auto-battlers let you draft the team, build the synergies and position your units, then sit…

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Game: Last Pirates: Die Together Developer: RetroStyle Games (Kyiv, Ukraine) Xbox: Out now in Xbox Game Preview Platforms: Xbox Series X|S · Xbox PC · Steam (Early Access) Players: 1–4 · crossplay with Steam Price: $9.99 (Xbox) · $7.99 (Steam) Full release: Q1 2027 🏴‍☠️ Last Pirates: Die Together launched into Xbox Game Preview on November 11 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere and crossplay with Steam. RetroStyle Games points out that this R.E.P.O.-style co-op horror game made it to Xbox before R.E.P.O. itself did. 🍑 Grab the Loot. Try Not to Lose Your Butt. Last…

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