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  • Prove Your Life Is Worth More: ‘Machine Party’ Brings Deadly Multiplayer Chaos to Steam

    Prove Your Life Is Worth More: ‘Machine Party’ Brings Deadly Multiplayer Chaos to Steam

    Ready to test your friendships in the most brutal way possible?

    From Mike Klubnika—the mastermind behind the viral smash hit Buckshot Roulette—and co-developer GDeavid comes Machine Party, a darkly absurd collection of violent party games where losing isn’t just embarrassing… it’s lethal. Published by Oro Interactive, this twisted multiplayer experience is available right now on Steam!

    Gather 2 to 4 of your braver friends, strap in, and prepare to prove that your life is worth more than theirs.

    Friendships Will Be Tested, Test Subjects Will Be Wasted

    Forget everything you know about wholesome party games. Machine Party takes classical mini-game mechanics and douses them in psychological horror, tension, and industrial grit. Placed in the shoes of customizable test subjects, players are thrown into a series of high-stakes, quasi-illegal competitions designed to spike heart rates and trigger screaming matches.

    Across 15 uniquely violent mini-games, survival is never guaranteed. You’ll navigate split-second reflex tests, high-pressure decisions, and social dilemmas where trust vanishes in an instant. Whether you choose to cooperate, compete, or outright sabotage your rivals, only the last test subject left breathing takes home the victory.

    Key Features of Machine Party

    • 15 Deadly Mini-Games: Experience brutal twists on classic party formats set within the dark, atmospheric “Klubnika universe.”
    • 2 to 4 Player Multiplayer: Challenge your friends in frantic local/online sessions where betrayal is half the strategy.
    • Customizable Test Subjects: Style your hapless subject before sending them into the grinder.
    • Sabotage & Chaos: Use sneaky mechanics to actively interfere with your friends mid-game.
    • Industrial Pulse: Features a heavy industrial soundtrack composed by Alex Peipman, matching the game’s grim mechanical aesthetic.

    Available Now on Steam!

    With over 250,000 wishlists leading up to launch, Machine Party is already making massive waves in the indie multiplayer scene. If you’re a fan of Buckshot Roulette’s tense psychological warfare or simply want a game night experience that puts real stakes on the line, Machine Party is a must-play.

    Machine Party is out now on Steam for $7.99 / €7.99 (with a 15% launch discount for early adopters).

    Do you have what it takes to survive the test?

    Find out more here

    #MachineParty #BuckshotRoulette #IndieGames #SteamGames #PCGaming #TechMash #OroInteractive #GamingNews #MultiplayerGames #HorrorGaming

  • Haunted Off-Roading? Prospice Blends Psychological Horror with Heavy Haulage — Open Playtest Live Now!

    Haunted Off-Roading? Prospice Blends Psychological Horror with Heavy Haulage — Open Playtest Live Now!

    If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you cross the gruelling off-road physics of SnowRunner with the surreal, atmospheric dread of Death Stranding, publisher Forklift Interactive and developer Code Wakers have your answer.

    The duo has officially announced their newest title, Prospice (also known as Prospice: Anomalous Logistics), and they’re opening the doors for everyone to try it right now via a public Steam Playtest.

    What is Prospice?

    At its core, Prospice is an atmospheric anomaly exploration and driving simulator set on a desolate, haunted island. But don’t expect a peaceful countryside stroll—this is heavy haulage wrapped in psychological horror.

    You take on the role of a driver tasked with transporting mysterious, “cursed cargo” across treacherous, unforgiving terrain. Every route bears the scars of the past, and the environment itself seems hostile to your presence. To survive, players will need to carefully manage fuel supplies, plan optimal routes through dangerous environments, and maintain control of their vehicle while navigating creepy, unexplainable anomalies.

    Key Features to Expect:

    • Tense Off-Road Driving: Satisfying vehicle physics where managing traction, weight, and terrain is a matter of survival.
    • Atmospheric Horror: A haunting soundtrack paired with eerie, isolated environments that keep you on the edge of your seat.
    • Anomalous Cargo: Transport strange, unstable freight across an island full of secrets and supernatural hazards.
    • Route Planning & Resource Management: Keep a close eye on your fuel gauges and vehicle condition—getting stranded in the dark is not an option.

    How to Join the Free Steam Playtest

    Want to test your driving skills against the supernatural? The playtest is currently live on PC via Steam and open for players to hop in and offer feedback to the developers.

    1. Head over to the Prospice Steam Store Page.
    2. Scroll down to the “Join the Prospice Playtest” section.
    3. Click “Request Access” to start downloading and playing immediately.

    Whether you’re a fan of simulation games, indie exploration, or psychological horror, Prospice is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing crossover concepts of the year.

    Find out more here

    #Prospice #IndieGames #GamingNews #SteamPlaytest #CodeWakers #ForkliftInteractive #PCGaming #DrivingSim #HorrorGames #TechMash

  • Step Aboard the Nightmare: Horror Game ‘SENARA: The Sacrament’ Launches on Steam

    Step Aboard the Nightmare: Horror Game ‘SENARA: The Sacrament’ Launches on Steam

    If you are a fan of claustrophobic atmospheres, inventory management, and classic survival horror mechanics, indie developer Influsion Inc. has a brand-new voyage tailor-made for your worst nightmares.

    Their first-person survival horror game, SENARA: The Sacrament, has officially set sail today on PC via Steam for $17.99 / £15.99 / €18.25.

    Nautical Terror Meets Classic Survival Horror

    Set aboard the Senara—a sprawling, 6,000-ton derelict ocean liner teetering on the edge of utter ruin—players step into the shoes of a recruit caught up in a mysterious, cult-like religious organisation. After setting out to sea, you wake up to find the crew mysteriously vanished, cult rituals left behind, and grotesque monstrosities stalking the dimly lit corridors.

    Rather than relying purely on modern action tropes, SENARA: The Sacrament pays homage to the golden age of survival horror (think classic Resident Evil and Silent Hill):

    • Escape Room Level Design: The vessel operates as a massive, interconnected labyrinth. You’ll need to search for keys, decode complex puzzles, and uncover hidden passages to navigate the vessel’s deck levels.
    • Tense Resource Management: Weapons and ammunition are extremely limited. You’ll constantly have to decide whether to stand your ground, hide using stealth, or run for your life.
    • Hyper-Realistic Setting: Influsion Inc. utilised LiDAR scanning and photogrammetry techniques on a real-life ocean liner to give every rusted steel door and decaying cabin documentary-level fidelity.
    • Player Choice & Branching Endings: The mystery of the ship isn’t spoon-fed to you. Scattered documents, environmental clues, and critical narrative choices determine how you piece together the cult’s forbidden truths—ultimately shaping the fate of your escape and unlocking multiple distinct endings.

    Watch the Release Date Trailer

    Want a glimpse into the terrors waiting for you in the deep blue ocean? You can catch a look at its nautical nightmares in the release date trailer below:

    Are You Ready to Board?

    If you’re eager to brave the deep-sea dread and unravel the dark rituals hidden within the Senara, SENARA: The Sacrament is available right now on Steam.

    Find out more here

    #SENARA #SENARATheSacrament #SurvivalHorror #IndieGames #SteamRelease #HorrorGaming #GamingNews #InflusionInc #TechMash

  • Wing It or Sling It: French Indie Dev Maarti Games swoops onto the Beach with Chaotic New Trailer for ‘Goeland: Seagull Adventure’

    Wing It or Sling It: French Indie Dev Maarti Games swoops onto the Beach with Chaotic New Trailer for ‘Goeland: Seagull Adventure’

    Beachgoers, lock down your seaside snacks! Independent French developer Maarti Games has officially swooped in with a delightfully chaotic trailer for its upcoming sandbox title, Goeland: Seagull Adventure.

    If you’ve ever sat on a breezy pier eating fish and chips, only to have a relentless, wide-eyed feathered menace drop out of the sky and snatch your food right out of your hands, this game is giving you the chance to step—or rather, fly—into those very feathers.

    Currently in development for PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and aiming for a Q4 release, Goeland: Seagull Adventure promises a hilarious, physics-driven playground where you can choose to be the ultimate winged hero or an absolute feathered terror.

    Feathers, Physics, and Total Sandbox Freedom

    At its heart, Goeland: Seagull Adventure drops you onto a vibrant, open-world island packed with reactive NPCs, hidden secrets, and endless opportunities for mischief. Drawing inspiration from emergent, physics-heavy sandbox classics like Untitled Goose Game and Goat Simulator, Goeland amplifies the absurdity while giving players complete freedom over their playstyle.

    The latest trailer gives gamers a glorious look at the sheer breadth of seaside shenanigans on offer:

    • Systemic Chaos: The island’s citizens don’t just walk in scripted loops—a dynamic, reactive crowd system means townsfolk will react, panic, and chase you down depending on how badly you push their buttons.
    • Goofy Mechanics: Prepare to engage in intense tug-of-war battles to rip sandwiches straight out of unsuspecting hands, hijack hang gliders, mess with paint, and even lead tactical “poop strikes” alongside a recruited goose squadron.
    • Helpful or Horrible: You aren’t forced to be a total pest! While stealing food and causing havoc is half the fun, you can also lend a helping wing—rescuing stranded animals, uncovering buried treasure via mysterious maps, and investigating a strange environmental pollution threat hovering over the island.
    • Play at Your Own Pace: Prefer a relaxed, zen bird-watching experience over high-stakes chases? Maarti Games has built in customizable settings that allow you to tone down the tension, so you can explore rooftops, solve environmental puzzles, and soak in the sun without constant pursuit.

    Built for Gamers and Streamers Alike

    Developer Bryan Martinet (the mind behind Maarti Games) is ensuring Goeland isn’t just fun to play solo—it’s tailor-made for community chaos too. The game features native Twitch integration, allowing viewers to literally spawn directly into a streamer’s world as island citizens, either helping out or becoming prime targets for targeted seagull strikes.

    With its charming, stylised visuals, adaptive soundtrack, and a rich narrative thread hiding beneath its goofy exterior, Goeland: Seagull Adventure is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most entertaining indie titles of the year.

    Wishlist and Try the Free Demo Today!

    Can’t wait until launch to unleash your inner bird of prey? A free playable demo is available right now on Steam, giving players an early taste of the island’s flight physics, updated storylines, and initial sandbox mechanics.

    Be sure to add Goeland: Seagull Adventure to your wishlist on Steam to support the dev team and stay updated on the official release date!

    What’s your go-to seagull tactic—noble island guardian or sandwich thief? Let us know in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #Goeland #GoelandSeagullAdventure #MaartiGames #IndieGames #PCGaming #Steam #GamingNews #SandboxGames #IndieDev #Techmash

  • Neon, Beats, and Bullets: ‘Kusan: City of Wolves’ Unleashes Stylised Cyberpunk Mayhem Today!

    Neon, Beats, and Bullets: ‘Kusan: City of Wolves’ Unleashes Stylised Cyberpunk Mayhem Today!

    Get ready to immerse yourself in a pulse-pounding, synth-soaked underworld. The wait is finally over: Kusan: City of Wolves officially launches today across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch! For physical collectors, standard and special physical editions are also hitting store shelves today for PS5 and Nintendo Switch.

    Launching to widespread critical acclaim, Kusan: City of Wolves is shaping up to be one of the most stylish top-down action titles of the year. Here is everything you need to know about this neon-drenched thrill ride.

    Welcome to Kusan: A World of Neon and Corruption

    Set against the backdrop of a sprawling, corrupt cyberpunk metropolis, Kusan places you in the combat boots of Jin, a formidable veteran with a lethal skill set and a troubled past.

    The city itself is a character—soaked in glowing neon lights, rain-slicked alleyways, and shadow-draped rooftops. But behind its vibrant aesthetic lies deep corruption, ruthless criminal syndicates, and powerful military factions pulling the strings.

    Complementing this visually striking setting is a hard-hitting, stylised hip-hop soundtrack that syncs seamlessly with the fluid combat, driving the momentum of every encounter.

    The Stakes: Protect the Ultimate Weapon

    The story kicks into high gear when Jin is thrust into a high-stakes protection mission. Your goal? Escort and safeguard a young girl carrying the ultimate threat—a city-grade atomic weapon fitted directly inside her.

    Standing between you and survival is Jin’s former commander, a ruthless leader who will unleash every mercenary, mech, and soldier in the city to claim the target. To survive the onslaught, you’ll need more than just brute force; you’ll need split-second precision, tactical adaptation, and unflinching style.

    Precision-Driven Action Combat

    If you love fast-paced, high-skill action games, Kusan: City of Wolves delivers in spades:

    • High-Octane Gunplay & Melee: Chain together tight dodges, devastating melee strikes, and rapid-fire gunplay to clear rooms in seconds.
    • Skill Tree Progression: Tailor Jin’s abilities to match your playstyle. Unlock lethal counters, enhanced mobility tactics, and destructive special moves.
    • Fluid Animation & Visual Flair: Every strike, block, and execute is rendered in slick, comic-book-inspired animation that keeps the energy at an all-time high.

    Available Now!

    Whether you prefer playing on your rig or on the go, Kusan: City of Wolves has you covered across all major platforms:

    • Digital: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
    • Physical Editions: PlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch

    Gear up, turn the volume all the way up, and step into the neon-lit concrete jungle. The city is waiting.

    Find out more here

    #KusanCityOfWolves #CyberpunkGaming #IndieGames #GamingNews #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #NintendoSwitch #PCGaming #TechMash

  • Firefly Studios Expands Horizons: Introducing WuselFaktory and Its Debut Indie Strategy Game!

    Firefly Studios Expands Horizons: Introducing WuselFaktory and Its Debut Indie Strategy Game!

    Firefly Studios—the legendary British developer behind the iconic Stronghold series—has officially taken a massive leap forward. Levering a quarter-century of strategy game development expertise, Firefly has announced the launch of WuselFaktory, a brand-new publishing label dedicated entirely to nurturing and releasing indie strategy titles from around the world.

    With this exciting step into third-party publishing, Firefly Studios is opening its doors to passionate, small dev teams looking to leave their mark on the strategy genre.

    Here is everything you need to know about WuselFaktory and the very first game lined up under its banner!

    What is WuselFaktory?

    For over 25 years, Firefly Studios has been a household name for real-time strategy (RTS) and castle management fans. With WuselFaktory, the team is pivoting its extensive industry knowledge toward scouting, mentoring, and publishing PC-first indie strategy games.

    WuselFaktory isn’t aiming for generic releases; it’s looking for games that embody:

    • Deep mechanical gameplay
    • Rich world-building
    • Intricate attention to detail
    • Systems-driven design

    If a game shares the design ethos that made Stronghold an enduring classic, it’s bound to fit right in at WuselFaktory.

    Debut Title Announced: Fool King

    Alongside the label’s reveal, WuselFaktory unveiled its debut publishing title: Fool King, a dark fantasy tactical autobattler featuring asynchronous PvP combat.

    Developed by Loot Donkey—a passionate, two-person indie studio—Fool King drops players into the twisted world of Everdawn.

    Key Features of Fool King:

    • Dethrone the King: Players assemble custom armies, equip powerful relics, and stack upgrades to carve through the forces of previous players on their quest to supplant the immortal Fool King.
    • Tactical Autobattling: Position your units and watch your strategic plans unfold in frantic, simulated combat against real player setups.
    • Plan, Battle, Fall, Repeat: Combining roguelike elements with tactical planning, failure is just a step toward building an unstoppable force.

    Players interested in checking out Firefly’s debut published title can already wishlist Fool King on Steam ahead of its Early Access release later this year.

    Calling All Indie Strategy Developers!

    Firefly Studios has made it clear that Fool King is only the beginning. While they continue expanding their internal projects—including work on the Stronghold franchise—WuselFaktory is actively searching for new projects to back.

    Small indie studios working on RTS, city builders, autobattlers, or complex management sims are encouraged to submit their games for consideration via the official WuselFaktory website.

    Final Thoughts

    It’s always incredible to see industry veterans give back to the indie ecosystem. With Firefly’s wealth of knowledge and Devolver Digital backing, WuselFaktory is poised to become a premier destination for deep, systems-focused strategy games.

    What do you think of Firefly’s new publishing venture? Are you excited to try out Fool King? Let us know in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #FireflyStudios #WuselFaktory #FoolKing #IndieGames #PCGaming #StrategyGames #RTS #TechMash #GamingNews #LootDonkey

  • Blast Off & Drift into Battle: Hot Wheels Meets Space Combat in Rebels of the Solar Speedway!

    Blast Off & Drift into Battle: Hot Wheels Meets Space Combat in Rebels of the Solar Speedway!

    If you love the high-octane toy-car nostalgia of Hot Wheels, the brain-bending tactical depth of turn-based combat, and the infinite replayability of a roguelike, we’ve got some stellar news for you.

    Independent Spanish-Brazilian studio RetroReactor has officially unveiled their ambitious new project: Rebels of the Solar Speedway!

    Expected to launch in 2027 on PC via Steam, this unique indie title is setting out to mash up genres in a way we haven’t quite seen before—and it’s already generating serious buzz.

    What is Rebels of the Solar Speedway?

    Imagine custom-building a sci-fi speedster, dropping into a zero-g cosmic arena, and outmanoeuvring rival pilots—not through split-second reaction times, but through clever, turn-based tactical plays.

    Rebels of the Solar Speedway turns the traditional racing genre on its head. Instead of relying purely on twitch reflexes, players will plan their lines, drift through asteroid belts, line up weapon attacks, and unleash devastating combat abilities turn by turn.

    Key features to look forward to include:

    • Hot-Wheels Inspired Sci-Fi Aesthetics: Vibrant, neon-drenched tracks suspended in deep space, featuring wild loops, jump pads, and lethal hazards.
    • Turn-Based Tactical Racing: Strategy is key. Outsmart enemy racers by predicting their movements, managing your heat/energy, and setting up game-winning combat combos.
    • Roguelike Progression: No two runs will be the same. Earn upgrades, unlock futuristic vehicle parts, draft new abilities, and adapt your strategy to dynamic galaxy maps.

    Check Out the Trailer & Wishlist on Steam

    RetroReactor has dropped an energetic debut trailer showcasing the game’s distinct art style, explosive visual effects, and tactical gameplay loop.

    If you want to support this indie gem early, head over to Steam right now to add Rebels of the Solar Speedway to your Wishlist—it helps the developers massively during development!

    How to Join the Closed Beta

    Can’t wait until 2027 to get behind the wheel? You might not have to wait long!

    RetroReactor has announced that Closed Beta testing will be kicking off in the coming weeks. The team is actively looking for passionate gamers to test early builds, balance mechanics, and provide crucial feedback.

    To throw your helmet into the ring:

    1. Join the official RetroReactor Discord server.
    2. Keep an eye on the announcement channels for closed beta sign-up links.
    3. Get ready to take the Solar Speedway for a test drive!

    Stay tuned to TechMash for more indie gaming updates, dev interviews, and beta news as Rebels of the Solar Speedway accelerates toward release!

    Find out more here

    #RebelsOfTheSolarSpeedway #RetroReactor #IndieGames #Steam #GamingNews #PCGaming #HotWheels #TurnBased #Roguelike #SpaceRacer #GamingCommunity #TechMash

  • All Eyes On the Realm! The King Is Watching Is OUT NOW on Consoles and PC!

    All Eyes On the Realm! The King Is Watching Is OUT NOW on Consoles and PC!

    Gather ’round, monarchs! If you’ve ever wanted to run a kingdom where your lazy subjects literally stop working the second you blink, today is your lucky day.

    The hit indie strategy roguelite The King Is Watching—developed by Hypnohead and published by tinyBuild—has officially made the royal leap to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Nintendo Switch!

    After building up a massive cult following and selling hundreds of thousands of copies on PC, this addictive, micro-management city builder is finally available to play from the comfort of your couch (or on the go).

    Here is everything you need to know about why this kingdom-building hit deserves your immediate attention.

    What Is The King Is Watching?

    At its core, The King Is Watching blends the high-stakes survival of a tower defence game with the addictive, run-based loop of a roguelite city builder. But it comes with one massive, hilariously punishing twist: your gaze is your primary resource.

    You play as a “motivational” monarch sitting atop your castle. Your peasants, miners, and blacksmiths are… let’s just say less than dedicated.

    • Look at the wheat field? Peasants get to harvesting.
    • Look at the barracks? Your soldiers start training.
    • Turn your back for a single second? Everyone drops their tools and starts slacking off!

    You have a limited field of vision (your royal “gaze”), which you must constantly shift across a grid-based kingdom. To build production chains, forge weapons, and hold off terrifying waves of invading goblin and monster hordes, you have to master the art of royal multitasking.

    Key Features to Rule Them All

    • The Royal Gaze System: A unique line-of-sight mechanic where nothing gets done unless you’re watching.
    • Roguelite Run Structure: Draft new buildings, unlock powerful advisors, gather ancient magic spells, and upgrade your monarch between runs to survive increasingly brutal enemy waves.
    • Deep Production Chains: Balance wheat, stone, silver, and coal to craft everything from basic arrows to… yes, flour dragons!
    • Console-Ready Day One Content: The console launch arrives packed with the massive Volcano Update right out of the box—bringing a scorching new biome, fiery bosses, and fresh expansion mechanics.

    Why It’s the Perfect Fit for Consoles & Handhelds

    Whether you want to relax with a quick run on the Nintendo Switch, dive into snappy, tactical strategy sessions on the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, or command your armies through Xbox on PC, The King Is Watching is built for fast, snappy sessions. The bite-sized wave survival gameplay makes it ridiculously easy to jump into for “just one more run”—even if that run turns into a 3 AM kingdom-saving spree!

    Ready to Take the Throne?

    The crown is waiting, and your kingdom won’t build itself—mostly because your peasants are currently sleeping in the fields. Grab The King Is Watching today on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, or Microsoft Store!

    Have you taken up the royal mantle yet? Let us know your top strategies for keeping those lazy peasants in line in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #TheKingIsWatching #GamingNews #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #NintendoSwitch #IndieGames #tinyBuild #Hypnohead #StrategyGames #GamingCommunity #TechMash

  • Dual Blades & Cosmic Spells: Hand-Drawn ARPG Lunarium Launches Today on Steam!

    Dual Blades & Cosmic Spells: Hand-Drawn ARPG Lunarium Launches Today on Steam!

    Indie action RPG fans, rejoice! Developer Lunarium Game Studio and publisher Imperfect Games have officially released Lunarium, a gorgeous hand-drawn isometric ARPG, on PC via Steam.

    If you are a fan of fluid parry-heavy combat, atmospheric storytelling, and stunning hand-crafted art, Lunarium brings a fresh perspective to the genre with its unique dual-protagonist mechanics and melancholic fantasy setting.

    Two Heroines, One Cosmic Fate

    At the heart of Lunarium is the interwoven journey of Ave, a light-armoured knight who stands at the vanguard, and Lune, a mysterious Starfarer sorceress floating alongside her. Together, the duo must traverse a crumbling, dying world to retrieve the lost glow of the stars, unlock forgotten memories, and push back ancient evil.

    Unlike games where companions take a back seat, Lunarium integrates both heroines into a unified combat system:

    • Ave (The Blade): Direct melee combat relies on high-risk, high-reward timing. Pulling off tight dodges and precise parries turns enemy strikes back on them, opening windows for devastating punishment.
    • Lune (The Catalyst): As you execute clean combat actions with Ave, you generate Resonance Points. Spending these allows Lune to cast elemental spells, weaken tough foes, amplify combined damage, and manipulate the environment.

    Precision Combat Meets Deep Customisation

    Combat in Lunarium rewards patience, pattern recognition, and decisive counters. The fight logic draws inspiration from precision-based action games—making every block, parry, and execution feel deeply satisfying.

    Out of combat, Lunarium offers robust RPG customisation to tailor your playstyle:

    • The Embroidery System: Equippable charms (embroideries) grant game-changing passive perks to fine-tune your battle tactics.
    • Cloak & Gear System: Choose different cloaks and upgrade paths to shift Ave from a deliberate, heavy counter-attacker into an agile whirlwind.
    • Expansive Skill Trees: Level up both characters to unlock coordinated combo attacks and devastating dual abilities.
    • Environmental Puzzles: Utilise Lune’s cosmic powers outside of battle to uncover hidden secrets across ancient frostlands, floating archipelagos, and ruined castles.

    Price and Availability

    Lunarium is available starting today on PC via Steam for $17.99 / £15.99 / €17.99, featuring a 10% launch discount for its first week.

    If you’re ready to dive into a beautifully crafted, atmospheric world with tight parry mechanics and a captivating story of connection, head over to Steam and check out Lunarium today!

    Find out more here

    #Lunarium #IndieGames #ARPG #SteamGames #PCGaming #GamingNews #ImperfectGames #HandDrawnArt #SoulsLike

  • Step Into the Realm of Anirea: Tactical JRPG ‘Heroes of Anirea’ Launches Open Steam Playtest!

    Step Into the Realm of Anirea: Tactical JRPG ‘Heroes of Anirea’ Launches Open Steam Playtest!

    If you are a fan of turn-based tactical JRPGs, strategic squad building, and roguelite replayability, put down your controller and open Steam immediately.

    Independent developer Crossbros Games has officially launched a massive, time-limited public playtest for their upcoming title, Heroes of Anirea! For the first time ever, strategy enthusiasts and RPG gamers around the world can jump in, test their tactical prowess, and experience the fantasy world of Anirea firsthand.

    Here is everything you need to know about the playtest and why this indie gem should be firmly on your radar.

    What is Heroes of Anirea?

    Inspired by beloved classics like Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, Heroes of Anirea blends retro charm with modern, fast-paced game design. It delivers a turn-based tactical JRPG experience powered by roguelite progression and character-driven strategy.

    Rather than slow, drawn-out battles, Heroes of Anirea focuses on tight, 5-to-10-minute tactical encounters. The gameplay features:

    • Dynamic ATB (Active Time Battle) System: Fast-paced turns that keep encounters engaging and strategic.
    • Elemental Synergies & Weaknesses: Classic tactical combat elements that reward smart positioning and elemental counterplays.
    • Deep Hero Customisation: With a roster planned to feature over 20 unique heroes, every ally brings distinct skillsets, lore, and combat styles to your party.

    What’s Included in the Open Playtest?

    The current playtest gives gamers a solid 30-minute taste of a full run through the game’s vibrant Grasslands biome. Here’s a breakdown of what playtesters get to experience:

    • 7 Playable Heroes: Experiment with diverse playstyles and party compositions.
    • 12 Unique Enemy Types & 2 Boss Battles: Test your tactical limits against dangerous foes.
    • Unlockable Gear & Fates: Dive into deep customisation by unlocking new equipment and shaping hero paths during your run.

    By opening the gates early, Crossbros Games aims to gather valuable community feedback to refine and polish the game ahead of its official release.

    How to Join the Playtest

    Joining couldn’t be simpler:

    1. Head over to the Heroes of Anirea Steam Page.
    2. Click the “Request Access” button under the Playtest section.
    3. Access is granted automatically, allowing you to download and play immediately!

    Note: The playtest is time-limited, so grab your spot early before access closes.

    What Lies Ahead for Heroes of Anirea?

    This open playtest is just the first step on a big journey. Crossbros Games is gearing up to launch an official Kickstarter campaign to help fund the remainder of development. Following the crowdfunding phase, Heroes of Anirea is scheduled to launch on Steam and Steam Deck in 2027, with console releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 coming shortly after.

    If you enjoy tactical RPGs with a fresh roguelite twist, make sure to jump into the playtest today, wishlist the game on Steam, and follow their Kickstarter page to support the developers!

    Find out more here

    #HeroesOfAnirea #JRPG #TacticalRPG #IndieGames #SteamPlaytest #GamingNews #CrossbrosGames #PCGaming #Roguelite #RPG #Gaming

  • Realtime ‘Worms’ Mayhem! DIRTNAP Blasts Onto Steam Early Access This August

    Realtime ‘Worms’ Mayhem! DIRTNAP Blasts Onto Steam Early Access This August

    Get ready to take nostalgia and turn the chaos up to eleven! Independent Finnish studio Part Time Monkey (alongside co-developers Unstable Entity and Nitroyale) has officially announced DIRTNAP, a fast-paced, real-time take on classic 2D arena shooters like Worms, Liero, and Soldat.

    Mark your calendars: DIRTNAP will launch in Steam Early Access for Windows and Linux on 28 August 2026, and you can add it to your Steam wishlist right now!

    What is DIRTNAP?

    Imagine the total map destruction of classic turn-based tactics games, but remove the wait. DIRTNAP is a frenetic 1–10 player arena shooter where the environment itself isn’t just cover—it’s your primary weapon.

    Every pixel of the battlefield can be blown away, dug through, or incinerated. As you carve up the earth, dynamic fluids like lava, water, and mud flow realistically into the newly created tunnels and craters, creating constantly shifting battlegrounds and deadly traps.

    “We are three Finnish developers who grew up on Liero, Soldat, Molez and Worms, and we wanted that same ‘the whole map is a weapon’ feeling in realtime,” says Tuomas Erikoinen of Part Time Monkey.

    Key Features to Expect at Launch:

    • Pixel-by-Pixel Destruction: Fully destructible terrain paired with interactive fluid simulation for water, lava, and mud. Watch fire spread, stalactites drop, and dynamic weather alter the landscape!
    • 1 to 10 Player Mayhem: Support for online multiplayer via Steam, local split-screen couch co-op, and LAN. Short on friends? Fill any empty slot with intelligent bots.
    • 7 Playable “Dirtlings”: Choose your character based on game-changing abilities—crawl walls as the Ant, dig through indestructible rock as the Bear, swing around with web hooks as the Spider, or go invisible as the Chameleon.
    • Over 30 Explosive Weapons: Lock and load with classic rifles, rocket launchers, flamethrowers, airstrikes, and the iconic banana bomb.
    • 5 Game Modes: Battle it out across Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and a 4-round Tournament mode featuring mid-match upgrades.
    • 4 Unique Biomes: Fight across Dunes, Permafrost, Mudlands, and Volcanic caverns, each presenting distinct environmental hazards.
    • Cross-Platform Support: Ready to run natively on both Windows and Linux PC setups.

    Why Early Access?

    The developers want the community to play a direct role in shaping the game’s future. Early Access will serve as a collaborative sandbox to balance weapons, fine-tune physics, and decide which new characters, biomes, and modes get built next.

    If you are a fan of 90s/2000s retro arena combat or games like Noita and Duck Game, this is definitely one to keep on your radar.

    Head over to Steam today to hit that Wishlist button ahead of the 28 August 2026 launch!

    Find out more here

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  • Step Into the Arcane: Utopia: Birth of the Heroes Arrives on Steam Early Access!

    Step Into the Arcane: Utopia: Birth of the Heroes Arrives on Steam Early Access!

    If you’re a fan of rich narrative-driven games, deep lore, and moral dilemmas that genuinely test your values, there’s a brand-new title on Steam you need to put on your radar. Indie developer Mana Core Game Studios—a brother-duo studio founded by Dante and Daniel Arjona—has officially launched their debut visual novel, Utopia: Birth of the Heroes, into Steam Early Access!

    Whether you’ve been following the game’s progress through its popular demo or are diving into this war-torn realm for the very first time, this Early Access release is packed with content that promises to keep narrative enthusiasts hooked for hours.

    What is Utopia: Birth of the Heroes?

    Utopia: Birth of the Heroes is an ambitious, character-driven visual novel set in a medieval fantasy realm ravaged by war, political intrigue, and arcane magic.

    The story revolves around three distinct protagonists, each holding a drastically different vision of what a “perfect society” should look like. Rather than offering a simple tale of good versus evil, Utopia forces you to see conflict through multiple perspectives. Every hero truly believes their actions are right, leaving players to navigate tense political climates, deep personal hardships, and high-stakes moral choices that ripple across nations.

    What’s Included in the Early Access Release?

    Mana Core Game Studios isn’t just dropping a teaser—they are delivering a massive chunk of the adventure right out of the gate:

    • Chapters 0 through 17: Early Access players gain immediate access to the entire first half of the game’s epic narrative, offering roughly 8 to 10 hours of story content.
    • Seamless Demo Carryover: If you played the free 5-chapter demo, the Early Access build automatically detects your save data and lets you pick up right at Chapter 6 without missing a beat!
    • Expanded Lore & Visuals: Beyond new regions, story arcs, and turning points, the game features a fully realised in-game Encyclopedia and Gallery to track world-building lore, artwork, and character entries.
    • Evocative Soundtrack: To set the atmospheric tone, the game features an emotionally charged musical score by Peter Reid Jones (with additional guest composer surprises teased for later in development!).

    Shaping the Future of Utopia Together

    The Early Access period isn’t just a release—it’s an invitation to collaborate. Mana Core Game Studios plans to actively listen to community feedback to refine narrative pacing, English localisation, UI polish, and overall balance as they work toward adding Chapters 18 through 32 for the full 1.0 release.

    Best of all? Buying into Early Access guarantees you will receive the complete 32-chapter game upon its full release.

    Ready to Build Your Utopia?

    If you’re ready to test your convictions and see how far you’d go to protect what you love, Utopia: Birth of the Heroes is available right now on Steam for PC, Mac, and Linux.

    Head over to Steam to check out the Early Access build, watch the developer deep-dive video, and share your feedback on the community hub!

    Find out more here

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