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Future Friends Games — the publisher behind CloverPit and Slots & Daggers — has announced that STICKER/BALL, the gloriously chaotic roguelike from solo developer Bilge, is launching on Steam on May 4th. If you’re struggling to put a label on it, you’re not alone. Kotaku described it as a game where they had “no idea at all what is happening here” and loved it for exactly that reason. The closest elevator pitch? Pool pinball meets deckbuilder roguelike — with stickers. Here’s the gist: you fire balls, balls hit dice, dice earn you points, and ricochets earn you even more. Along…

Sharpen your swords and polish your armor — Steam Medieval Fest is here. Running from April 20th through April 27th, Valve’s latest themed sale shines a spotlight on all things medieval, bringing discounts and playable demos across a wide range of games set in the age of castles, knights, and questionable hygiene. Whether you’re into raising armies, building dynasties, defending fortresses, embarking on epic quests, or simply running a cozy tavern, there’s something in this fest worth adding to your library — likely at a solid discount. You can check out the official trailer here: Head over to the Steam…

The Triple-i Initiative’s third annual showcase has wrapped up, delivering an impressive 40 announcements spanning major reveals, surprise DLC drops, release dates, and gameplay deep dives from some of gaming’s most creative independent studios. Whether you caught it live or are just tuning in, here’s everything that went down. Watch the full show on YouTube: Steam demos and playtests for many of the featured games are available now: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/triple-i-initiative-2026 The Big Highlights Don’t Starve Elsewhere — Game Reveal Klei Entertainment dropped one of the showcase’s biggest bombs with an all-new Don’t Starve experience. Don’t Starve Elsewhere takes the beloved survival…

Crema Studios has finally lifted the curtain on their mysterious “Project Downbelow,” revealing it to be Temtem: Pioneers, an ambitious departure from the series’ traditional turn-based roots. During the Triple-i Showcase world premiere, the developer announced that their beloved creature-collecting franchise is venturing into uncharted territory with an open-world survival crafting adventure. This marks a dramatic shift for the Temtem universe, trading familiar turn-based combat for real-time action and exploration. A Wilder Side of Temtem Temtem: Pioneers transports players away from the cozy Archipelago setting to “the Downbelow,” a vast, untamed wilderness filled with new Temtem species to discover. The…

Get your trusty eyeballs ready for overtime. Valve’s next themed digital event is bringing massive discounts on the hidden-object genre from April 9th through the 13th. Are you constantly looking for something? Have you lost your keys? Did you misplace your phone? Well, Valve unfortunately can’t help you find any of your real-world belongings, but they can help you find some incredible deals to add to your digital backlog. Valve has officially announced the Steam Hidden Object Fest, a brand-new themed event dedicated entirely to games that test your observation skills. Set to kick off this Thursday, April 9th at…

The legendary modding team behind the best retro VR ports has officially partnered with Flat2VR Studios to rebuild the dark fantasy boomer shooter from the ground up. If you own a VR headset and have any affinity for classic shooters, you likely already know the name Team Beef. Since 2019, this legendary development team has been the driving force behind bringing iconic flat-screen titles like Half-Life, Quake, Doom 3, and Jedi Outcast to virtual reality. Now, Team Beef is marking a massive turning point in their development history. Partnering with the newly formed Flat2VR Studios, the team is taking everything…