Ahoy, adventurers! Pirate survival game Crosswind has confirmed it will launch into Steam Early Access in 2026, and after spending time with the game in a recent hands-on playtest, we can say with confidence—it’s shaping up to be one of the most ambitious survival titles on the horizon. Developed by Crosswind Crew, this high-seas adventure trades the usual “craft, build, survive” template for a seamless blend of soulslite combat, ship-to-land exploration, and co-op survival set in a rich alternative Age of Piracy. Our Playtest: Ship Decks, Sword Fights, and Shanties During our playtest, the game’s seamless transition from naval battles…
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Yogscast Games and developer Terahard Ltd have officially launched Monster Mop Up, a cozy cleaning sandbox where chaos meets cuteness. Out now on Steam, this quirky sim puts players in the role of a newly appointed Custodian for the Ministry of Monster Concealment, tasked with saving adorable Ragamuffins while leaving no trace of their existence behind. Watch the launch trailer here. Mop, Rescue, Repeat In Monster Mop Up, the mission is simple in theory but messy in practice: rescue fluffy Ragamuffins that have stumbled into the human world and mop up every bit of evidence they leave behind. Whether it’s…
The wait is over – the devil’s slot machine opens for business this September. Indie developer Panik Arcade and publisher Future Friends Games have confirmed that their viral roguelike CloverPit will launch on September 3rd, 2025, for PC via Steam. This announcement comes after a surge of online buzz that saw the game rack up 420,000+ wishlists, 700,000 demo downloads, and a spot in Steam’s Top 100 most-wishlisted games. In the new release date trailer, CloverPit is shown in all its grimy, anxiety-inducing glory — a “demonic lovechild of Balatro and Buckshot Roulette” that traps players in a claustrophobic room…
Silent Games and Secret Mode have rolled out a brand-new free update for their challenging action RPG Empyreal, adding the Mini Mage, an Illusory Orb, and fresh cosmetic options to let players customise their heroes without sacrificing stats. This new patch gives adventurers more ways to express themselves inside the Monolith — and it’s live now across PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Meet the Mini Mage – Your New Style Guru The Mini Mage is a new NPC who has mysteriously found their way to the Hub after being forcibly removed from the Monolith. Give them a home, and…
Static Dread: The Lighthouse from developer solarsuit.games and publisher Polden Publishing launches on August 6, 2025, delivering a chilling blend of lighthouse-keeping simulation and cosmic horror. 🎥 Watch the Release Cinematic Trailer ⚓ A Beacon in the Darkness After a global catastrophe leaves the seas treacherous, an ancient lighthouse is reactivated. You take the role of its lone keeper, guiding ships into the harbor using your radio while the world around you slips into chaos. The fate of passing vessels—and the survival of a nearby fishing village—rests entirely on your vigilance. Far from home, your wife and daughter wait for…
Gold Gold Adventure Gold from developer Can Can Can a Man officially launched into Steam Early Access on July 31, 2025, inviting players into a chaotic blend of city-building, monster-wrangling, and pure gold-fueled greed. 🎥 Watch the Early Access Launch Trailer 🏰 Gold Is God – The Dungeon-Side Life In this reverse-RPG colony sim, you’re not the hero braving the monster-infested dungeon—you’re the opportunist running the settlement next to it. Build your city, recruit adventurers, and hand out quests for killing, defending, and exploring… all while keeping one eye on the treasure chest. Every hero you hire—be they human, beastman,…
