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  • CAST INTO THE DARK — DREADMOOR SAILS INTO STEAM EARLY ACCESS AMONG STEAM’S TOP 60 MOST-WISHLISTED GAMES

    CAST INTO THE DARK — DREADMOOR SAILS INTO STEAM EARLY ACCESS AMONG STEAM’S TOP 60 MOST-WISHLISTED GAMES

    The waters are rising. The world has drowned. And your line is the only lifeline left.

    Developer Dream Dock and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment have officially launched DREADMOOR into Steam Early Access — the atmospheric first-person fishing adventure that has surged to become one of Steam’s top 60 most-wishlisted upcoming games, capturing the imagination of tens of thousands of players before it even set sail.

    Now, the Submerged Lands are open — and the dark waits for you.

    A WORLD DROWNED — WHAT IS DREADMOOR?

    DREADMOOR isn’t your grandfather’s angling sim. It’s a haunting, Lovecraftian-tinged survival adventure set in a post-apocalyptic realm where civilisation has slipped beneath the waves. You are the captain of a weather-beaten trawler, navigating the murky waters between half-submerged settlements, sunken ruins, and stretches of open sea where something ancient and hungry stirs.

    Your mission is simple: survive. How you do it is up to you.

    • Fish to live — cast your line into toxic, shadowed waters teeming with mutated, rare, and terrifying species. The more dangerous the catch, the higher the price from the mysterious traders who haunt the edges of the world
    • Scavenge to thrive — dive into flooded buildings, explore shipwrecks, and dredge the shallows for scrap metal, forgotten blueprints, and rare resources that could mean the difference between sinking and sailing
    • Craft to endure — turn your haul into reinforced harpoons, specialised bait, survival medicine, and equipment fit for a world that wants you gone
    • Upgrade your vessel — reinforce the hull, boost the engine, mount spotlights to pierce the dark, and fit afterburners for those moments when running is the only smart choice
    • Fight back — not everything in the water is waiting to be caught. Mutated horrors strike from the depths and stalk the shore. You’ll need to defend yourself, your boat, and your catch in real-time combat across sea and land

    EARLY ACCESS — THE VOYAGE BEGINS

    Launched 9 November 2026, the Early Access release delivers a complete core experience:

    • One major, sprawling region to explore
    • Full original story campaign
    • Dozens of fish species and mutations to discover and collect
    • Complete boat upgrade, crafting, and progression systems
    • Free exploration — keep fishing, hunting rare specimens, and upgrading long after the story concludes

    The developers plan to keep DREADMOOR in Early Access for 6–12 months, with the full release expanding the world through:

    • New regions and biomes
    • Fresh storylines and encounters
    • Additional fish species and entirely new fishing mechanics
    • Further vessel upgrades and equipment
    • Ongoing polish, balance refinements, and community-driven improvements

    “Your feedback on Steam, Discord, Reddit, our in-game surveys — we’re reading everything and you’re helping us make the game better,” said Rostislav Fedorov, CEO of Dream Dock. “We want to take the time to make sure DREADMOOR lives up to the expectations from everyone.”

    PRICING, PLATFORMS, AND SPECIFICATIONS

    DREADMOOR is available now on Steam for $19.99**, with a 10% launch discount bringing the price down to **$17.99 during the opening period. An optional $4.99 Supporter Pack adds six cosmetic items to customise your trawler and support the team directly.

    Key details:

    • Platform: PC (Windows)
    • Storage: 60 GB required
    • Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese-Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Japanese — 12 languages total
    • Controller support: Full controller support alongside keyboard and mouse
    • Demo: Available now — try before you cast

    Minimum specs:

    • Windows 10+
    • Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • 8 GB RAM
    • Nvidia GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
    • 60 GB space

    Recommended:

    • Windows 10+
    • Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
    • 16 GB RAM
    • Nvidia RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon RX 7600
    • 60 GB space

    FISHING WITH FRIENDS — THE COMMUNITY TIDE

    From the very beginning, DREADMOOR has been shaped by its future players. The team is actively gathering feedback through Steam Discussions, official Discord, Reddit, and in-game tools, with a development roadmap guided directly by what the community wants.

    Join the conversation:

    • Discord — the heart of the Submerged Lands community
    • Reddit — share your catches, boat builds, and theories
    • X/Twitter — follow @DreadmoorGame for development updates and teasers
    • Steam — leave feedback, wishlist, and join the discussion

    THE DEEP IS CALLING

    This isn’t just another fishing game. It’s a story about what we carry when everything we knew is underwater. About trust — and betrayal — in a world where everyone is scraping to get by. And about the things that swim up from the dark when the lights go out.

    The Submerged Lands are open. The traders are waiting. Something is watching from the murk.

    Check your line. Watch the horizon. And whatever you do — don’t stay out after dark.

    Find out more here: DREADMOOR

    #DREADMOOR #DreamDock #DigitalVortexEntertainment #FishingAdventure #SurvivalHorror #PostApocalyptic #Lovecraftian #IndieDev #Steam #PCGaming #Techmash

  • The Zone Listens — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 2.1 Is Live Across PC & Consoles

    The Zone Listens — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 2.1 Is Live Across PC & Consoles

    GSC Game World has officially unleashed Update 2.1 — “The Zone Lookout” for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and it delivers exactly what the community has been calling for. Two of the most requested features are now in the game, alongside a full suite of fixes, polish, and performance boosts across every platform.

    Two Big Wins You Asked For

    See Further — A?Life Visualisation Distance

    For the first time, you can adjust how far out you see the Zone’s living, breathing population. The new settings panel gives you control over A?Life NPC visualisation range — pick from presets including a Dynamic option that automatically scales to what your system can handle. Binoculars have also been updated so you can actually make use of those extended distances. Now you’ll spot factions skirmishing, mutants patrolling, and stalkers trekking across the landscape — and hear distant firefights unfold in real time.

    Quest?critical NPCs remain visible regardless of your setting to keep your story on track.

    Fast Travel — Via Squad Leaders

    No more endless marching back across the Exclusion Zone. Join up with wandering friendly or neutral stalker squads, and their leaders will get you moving — fast travel is now available through them. It’s lore?friendly, it keeps immersion intact, and it saves you hours of trudging through familiar territory.

    Everything Else in 2.1

    Beyond the headline features, this update is packed with improvements:

    • Combat & AI — Enemies make smarter use of cover, react better to melee, and won’t spawn in overwhelming numbers at Rostok or the Duga. Ballistics tuned for long?range engagements.
    • Anomalies & Audio — Improved rendering and interaction at distance; sharper visuals for the CNPP arch?anomaly. Distant combat sounds scale naturally with your view distance.
    • Quests & Stability — Dozens of quest?blockers fixed across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; corrected cutscene hazards; geometry and frame?rate optimisations in key areas including the CNPP, Perimeter Dam, and more.
    • Handheld & Cloud — Controller and DLC activation fixes for SteamOS, handheld PCs, and GeForce NOW.

    Availability

    • Now live — PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5
    • Consoles may list this build as 1.025 — it’s the same as Update 2.1
    • All improvements are free for all owners

    The Zone has never felt bigger — or more alive. See further, travel smarter, and dive back in. GSC Game World says your feedback has shaped every part of this release — so keep the reports coming.

    Find out more on STALKER 2 Heart Of Chornobyl here

    #STALKER2 #HeartOfChornobyl #GSCGameWorld #Techmash #TheZoneLookout #GamingUpdate #PCGaming #XboxSeriesX #PS5 #ZoneLife #PostApocalyptic

  • Scavenge, Fight, Vanish — Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L. Drops Closed Beta

    Scavenge, Fight, Vanish — Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L. Drops Closed Beta

    The Zone is open. Not everyone will leave.

    Independent developer Ice Quake Studios has officially launched the closed beta for Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L., a gripping 2D pixel?art extraction shooter forged in the spirit of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Escape from Tarkov. Drop into a contaminated exclusion zone, scavenge for survival, and fight to get out — because if you fall, you leave everything behind.

    Tarkov Tension, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Soul — In Vivid Pixel Art

    Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L. takes the high?stakes PvPvE extraction formula and reimagines it as a top?down 2D adventure, proving you don’t need photorealism to deliver pure dread and adrenaline:

    • Handcrafted pixel world — decaying industrial ruins, radiation?scorched settlements, and overgrown danger zones, all rendered with meticulous retro?style detail
    • Anomalies & hazards — the Zone itself is your enemy: unstable energy fields, radiation pockets, and shifting terrain that can trap or kill you without warning
    • Deep weapon customisation — find, repair, modify, and build your arsenal from scavenged parts; every gun feels different and evolves with you
    • Hostile life — mutated creatures, rogue scavengers, and rival factions patrol the wastes. Later, PvPvE multiplayer will add other players to the danger
    • Stash & progression — what you extract stays with you. Grow your base, stockpile gear, and prepare for harder runs

    What’s Live — And What’s Coming

    The current closed beta focuses on solo play — letting you master the mechanics, combat, and extraction loops before facing human opponents:

    Beta Details
    DeveloperIce Quake Studios
    PlatformPC — Steam Playtest
    StatusClosed Beta — applications open now
    Current ModeSolo extraction (PvE only)
    UpcomingPvPvE multiplayer in later beta phase
    Full Release Target2027
    Carry?OverBeta progress will not transfer to launch

    How to Join the Zone

    Access is invitation?based — secure your spot through:

    • Steam Playtest page — apply directly on the game’s store page; selected players receive automatic access
    • Official Discord — request a beta key from the community channels
    • Studio contact — email Ice Quake Studios directly for consideration

    The Golden Rule: Extract or Lose

    There are no checkpoints. No safe returns. You enter with what you carry. You leave with what you carry out:

    Drop in ? scavenge ? survive ? reach the extraction point ? secure your loot. Die or miss the window, and your gear, supplies, and rare finds remain in the Zone — for someone else to take.

    That unforgiving core is what makes every run tense, every decision heavy, and every successful extraction feel like a genuine victory.

    Apply for Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L. Closed Beta

    #ProjectSUNDIAL #IceQuakeStudios #ExtractionShooter #PixelArt #STALKER #EscapeFromTarkov #PvPvE #IndieDev #Techmash #SteamPlaytest #PCGaming #PostApocalyptic #ClosedBeta

  • Wasteland Reborn — Crossout: Remastered Is Live With a Spectacular Full-Stack Visual Overhaul

    Wasteland Reborn — Crossout: Remastered Is Live With a Spectacular Full-Stack Visual Overhaul

    The post-apocalyptic battleground will never look the same. Gaijin Entertainment has officially launched Crossout: Remastered, a sweeping artistic and technical transformation of its free-to-play vehicular combat hit, bringing reworked lighting, responsive environments, and explosive new fidelity to every corner of the Wasteland.

    This is no mere texture pass — it’s a ground-up renewal of how the world looks, moves, and responds to you.

    Lighting That Breathes, Shadows That Shift

    At the heart of the remaster is a complete overhaul of Crossout’s lighting systems. A reimagined global illumination model, upgraded shadows, richer local reflections, and a new atmospheric scattering system combine to make every source of light feel dynamic and alive.

    • Enemy vehicles emerge from fog with silhouettes sharply defined by the sun
    • Headlights, fires, and explosions cast genuine light across terrain and wreckage
    • Time-of-day shifts feel natural, with haze, dust, and volumetric effects lending familiar maps entirely new moods
    • Reflections appear on water, metal, and polished surfaces — even on the hull of your own battle-wagon

    A World That Reacts — Dynamic Water, Crushable Vegetation

    The Wasteland doesn’t just look better — it responds to your presence:

    • Dynamic water — rivers, swamps, and puddles ripple and splash as your wheels tear through
    • Interactive vegetation — grass bends beneath tyres and tracks; bushes sway and give way when you crash through
    • Higher-fidelity terrain — landscapes rebuilt with greater detail and depth, from cracked earth to jagged rock formations
    • Explosions reimagined — blasts burn brighter, smoke billows more realistically, and shockwaves scatter debris across the battlefield

    See the Difference — Then Drive It Yourself

    A dedicated side-by-side graphics comparison video lays out just how stark the leap is, showing pre- and post-remaster footage side-by-side. The clip has already racked up over 17,500 views since going live on 20 October 2026, with players marvelling at the scale of the upgrade.

    But as the team notes: “The best way to experience the difference is always to try it yourself.” The update is rolling out across all platforms — PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 4 — at no extra cost to existing players. Crossout remains free-to-play, so veterans and newcomers alike can jump straight into the remastered Wasteland today.

    What Stays, What Shines: Crucially, this is a visual and technical refresh — not a new game. All your blueprints, vehicles, progress, and unlocks carry over unchanged. You’re getting the same deep vehicle-building, frantic 8v8 combat, and post-apocalyptic sandbox you know — just rendered with a level of polish and immersion that makes every match feel fresh.

    Play Crossout free now:crossout.net

    #Crossout #CrossoutRemastered #GaijinEntertainment #TargemGames #PostApocalyptic #VehicularCombat #FreeToPlay #GamingNews #PC #PS5 #Xbox #WastelandReborn #Techmash

  • Into the Depths — DREADMOOR Sets Sail for Steam Early Access on November 9

    Into the Depths — DREADMOOR Sets Sail for Steam Early Access on November 9

    Forget peaceful lakes and lazy afternoons — this is fishing at the end of the world.

    Developer Dream Dock and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment have confirmed that their highly anticipated dark first-person fishing adventure DREADMOOR will cast off into Steam Early Access on Monday, 9 November 2026 — and it’s already swimming in success, ranking among the top 100 most wishlisted unreleased games on Steam.

    A World Lost Beneath the Waves

    DREADMOOR drops you into the Submerged Lands — a haunting, waterlogged realm swallowed by catastrophe. Coastal cities lie drowned, twisted creatures haunt the murky depths, and survival means mastering the tides. You’re not just fishing for sport: every catch is currency, every salvage keeps your boat afloat, and every shadow beneath the surface could be your last.

    What to Expect at Launch

    When it arrives in Early Access next month, players will dive into a complete core experience:

    • Deep, rewarding fishing — target dozens of rare, mutated species; the more dangerous the catch, the higher the reward from mysterious traders
    • Boat progression — upgrade engines, hulls, lights, and fuel capacity to venture further into uncharted waters
    • Full crafting system — forge reinforced harpoons, specialised bait, survival gear, and medicines from salvaged scrap and forgotten blueprints
    • Real-time combat — defend yourself against horrors that lurk both below the waves and on the rotting shorelines
    • One vast, atmospheric region with the complete opening storyline, plus endless exploration once the tale unfolds

    The Road Ahead

    Dream Dock plans to keep DREADMOOR in Early Access for 6–12 months, using player feedback to refine balance, polish, and expand the world. The full release will bring new regions, additional fish species, fresh fishing mechanics, and even more boat upgrades — all while the game is priced lower during Early Access, with a price increase planned for version 1.0.

    “We’re reading everything — Steam Discussions, Discord, Reddit, in-game surveys,” said Dream Dock CEO Rostislav Fedorov. “Your feedback is helping us make DREADMOOR everything you’re hoping for”.

    Ready to Drop Your Line?

    The DREADMOOR demo is already available to try via Steam, giving you a taste of the darkness to come. Head to the DREADMOOR Steam Store Page now to add it to your wishlist and be notified the moment it unlocks on 9 November.

    Will you brave the Submerged Lands? The water’s waiting — but be warned: something is watching from the deep…

    More Info: DREADMOOR

    #DREADMOOR #SteamEarlyAccess #FishingAdventure #PostApocalyptic #IndieGame #HorrorGame #DreamDock #PCGaming #GamingNews #SurvivalGame #Techmash

  • Drinks, Dangers & Drinks for Four — On the Rocks Serves Up Co-op in Updated Next Fest Demo

    Drinks, Dangers & Drinks for Four — On the Rocks Serves Up Co-op in Updated Next Fest Demo

    The wasteland just got a lot more sociable. Independent developer LootBAG Studios and publisher 312 Interactive have unveiled a major update to the demo for their post-apocalyptic bar-management sim On the Rocks, bringing a four-player online co-op preview ahead of Steam Next Fest (19–26 October). Grab your crew, polish your glasses, and fire up the still — the demo is live right now on Steam.

    What Is On the Rocks?

    Set in the year 2635, where endless war has turned the world into a toxic, water-starved ruin, On the Rocks casts you as the keeper of the last watering hole worth visiting. After your convoy is wrecked by raiders, a grizzled survivor named Uncle John offers you shelter — if you restore and run his derelict family bar.

    It’s a one-of-a-kind blend: survival exploration meets tavern management meets immersive sim, all wrapped in first-person. Scavenge the wasteland, purify toxic sludge into drinkable water, brew rare and valuable beverages, serve demanding customers, fortify your premises against nightly raids — and somehow keep the lights on.

    “The wasteland is dark. The bar is lit. Keep both alive.” — LootBAG Studios

    Co-op — Run the Bar Together

    The big news is the new co-op preview — up to four survivors can now team up in a shared world, splitting the work and the fun:

    Role in the CrewWhat You Can Do
    Brewers & BarkeepsTend the bar, mix drinks, manage stock, handle customers
    ScavengersVenture out together to hunt resources, rare chemicals, and recipes
    Builders & DefendersExpand the layout, upgrade gear, reinforce barricades
    Road CrewDrive vehicles across the wastes to trade, explore, and fight side-by-side

    How It Works

    • Create a lobby, invite friends via Steam, and ready up
    • Proximity voice chat — natural conversation when you’re together behind the bar
    • Walkie-talkies — stay in touch across long distances for supply runs or danger warnings
    • Host-saved progress — shared story and bar growth persist through the host’s save file
    • Preview status — co-op is still in active development; some features (such as random city duels) remain single-player only for now, and feedback will shape the final release

    What Else Is New?

    The updated demo brings more than just multiplayer:

    • Faction standing and NPC relationships tracked in a revamped journal
    • Named save slots supporting up to 12 separate games
    • Smoother NPC crowd performance and a raft of collision, placement, and UI fixes

    Full Game Features — What’s Coming

    FeatureDetails
    Release WindowQ4 2026
    ModesSingle-player + online co-op (full launch)
    LanguagesEnglish, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese, Japanese
    PC SpecsWindows 10/11; i3-2100 / FX-6300 minimum; GTX 750 Ti; 4 GB RAM; 4 GB storage
    Core LoopScavenge ? Purify ? Brew ? Serve ? Defend ? Expand
    ThemesAlcohol preparation, in-game gambling, combat/survival violence

    Steam Next Fest — Join the Party

    The updated demo is available immediately on Steam — perfect for playing solo or gathering your team before the festival kicks off next week. Whether you’re brewing in sync, fending off raiders back-to-back, or exploring the ruins together, On the Rocks promises a rare mix of warmth and wasteland grit — where friendship might just be the most valuable resource of all.

    “Grab some friends and we’ll see you at the bar!”

    More Info:

    https://s.team/a/4149640

    #OnTheRocks #LootBAGStudios #312Interactive #SteamNextFest #CoOpGaming #Simulation #PostApocalyptic #IndieDev #ManagementGame #PCGaming #Techmash

  • Frost, Fire & Iron Rails — Frostrail Blasts Into Steam Next Fest With Public Demo!

    Frost, Fire & Iron Rails — Frostrail Blasts Into Steam Next Fest With Public Demo!

    Through the snow-blasted wastes, one thing moves. One thing survives. Frostrail — the brutal co-op survival FPS from Barotrauma developer FakeFish and publisher Shiro Unlimited — is pulling into Steam Next Fest, with a full public demo running October 19–26, 2026 on Steam.

    From the creators of the acclaimed underwater survival sensation Barotrauma comes a new nightmare — this time above the waves, where the cold kills faster than any beast.

    The World Freezes. Your Train Endures.

    The empire is gone. A pact with the Void has scoured the land, leaving endless ice, creeping horror, and silence broken only by the howl of the wind — and the chug of your engine. As one of the Penitent Gardeners, you and your crew roam aboard an armoured steam train: your home, your fortress, your only lifeline.

    • Your train is everything — fuel the mighty Eden Engine, manage power across systems, and keep it moving. Upgrade carriages, mount weapon stations, reinforce hull plating, and turn your locomotive into a rolling stronghold
    • Scavenge or starve — venture out into the frozen ruins to gather supplies, salvage scrap, and hunt for fuel. But every step away from the fire is dangerous. The frost saps your warmth, blizzards blind you, and something ancient stalks the dark
    • Fight the unseen — revenants, corrupted creatures, and eldritch horrors haunt the wastes. Craft weapons, stand together, and defend your train when they close in. Fall alone — or stand and burn as one
    • Solo or 4-player co-op — brave the wasteland entirely on your own, or gather up to three allies to share the watch, split duties, and survive the worst together

    Built On Experience — A New Kind of Survival

    FakeFish earned its reputation with Barotrauma, a game where the deadliest dangers were often the crew itself — and that same DNA runs through Frostrail. Every system matters: engine pressure, heat levels, resource stockpiles, and defensive readiness. In co-op, roles split naturally — someone stokes the furnace, someone scouts ahead, someone stands watch — and communication is the difference between reaching the next station and freezing in the drift.

    “We want to give survivors a real sense of being stranded and fighting back,” said Ez Jämsen, Lead Designer at FakeFish. “The train isn’t just a vehicle — it’s your last safe place in a world that’s forgotten how to be kind.”

    What The Demo Delivers

    The Steam Next Fest preview offers a substantial slice of the experience:

    • A stretch of frozen wasteland to explore, complete with distinct biomes and ruined settlements
    • Full train operation and basic upgrading — feel the weight of the controls and the reward of improvement
    • Encounters with the wasteland’s dangers — from biting cold to creeping things
    • A taste of the progression loop: scavenge, craft, reinforce, push deeper

    The Road Ahead

    Frostrail is targeting an Early Access launch in Q4 2026, with roughly a year planned in that phase to expand biomes, deepen crafting and combat, and refine co-op dynamics alongside the community. The price will rise alongside added content — making Early Access the most affordable time to board.

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    DetailInfo
    TitleFrostrail
    DeveloperFakeFish (creators of Barotrauma)
    PublisherShiro Unlimited
    DemoSteam Next Fest — Oct 19–26, 2026
    Early Access ReleaseQ4 2026 — Steam (PC)
    ModesSingle-player, up to 4-player online co-op
    LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese
    WishlistLive now on Steam

    The tracks are laid. The fire is lit. The wasteland is waiting.

    Board the train. Defend the fire. Outrun the dark.

    More Info – Frostrail

    #Frostrail #FakeFish #ShiroUnlimited #SteamNextFest #Techmash #Barotrauma #SurvivalGame #CoopGaming #SteamDemo #PostApocalyptic #TrainSurvival #IndieGame #PCGaming

  • Miles to Go — Zero To South Demo Hits Steam September 22! New Trailer Drops

    Miles to Go — Zero To South Demo Hits Steam September 22! New Trailer Drops

    Pack your bags, check your tyres, and fire up the engine — Voxel Bytes, the tight-knit two-person indie studio, has announced that the Steam demo for Zero To South — their post-Y2K road trip survival adventure — arrives September 22, accompanied by a brand-new trailer that shows exactly what awaits on the open road.

    The World Ended in 2000. Your Journey Begins Now.

    In an alternate timeline where the Y2K bug wasn’t just a scare — it crashed the system — society has fractured. You’re behind the wheel of an ageing taxi, heading south in search of warmth, safety, and answers. This isn’t just survival — it’s a road trip with everything on the line.

    What makes Zero To South stand out:

    • Your Cab Is Your Lifeline — Keep it fuelled, patched up, and upgraded. Scavenge towns and highway stops for spare parts, tyres, and fuel. If the car dies, you’re stranded
    • Scavenge & Survive — Hunt for food, water, and supplies in derelict settlements. Every building could hold what you need — or nothing at all
    • Pick Up Passengers — Travellers in need join your ride, bringing their own stories, skills, and jobs. Some will reward you; others may need protecting
    • Fight for the Route — Bandits block the highways and ambush convoys. Defend your taxi — and your cargo — with whatever you can lay hands on
    • Late-’90s Vibe — Retro visuals, period atmosphere, and that distinct turn-of-the-millennium flavour make every mile feel lived-in and unique

    Two Devs, One Vision

    Zero To South is the heartfelt creation of a two-person team proving that big ambition can come from a small studio. Every system — from vehicle physics to passenger dialogue — has been built with care and attention. The demo gives you the first taste of that journey, with the full release following later.

    Demo Details

    • Steam Demo: Live now — September 22, 2026
    • New Trailer: Released alongside the demo — watch it on the Steam store page or YouTube
    • Platform: PC via Steam
    • Wishlist: Add to your library today to catch the full launch when it arrives

    The road is long. The fuel is scarce. But the south is waiting. Will you make it?

    Find out more here

    #ZeroToSouth #VoxelBytes #IndieDev #Y2K #SurvivalGame #RoadTrip #SteamDemo #PostApocalyptic #TechMash

  • Thriving Against the Odds — Doloc Town Passes 200,000 Sales!

    Thriving Against the Odds — Doloc Town Passes 200,000 Sales!

    Developer RedSaw Games and publisher Logoi Games have announced that Doloc Town — the cosy, post-apocalyptic farming sim — has officially surpassed 200,000 lifetime copies sold, crossing the milestone just over a month after its full 1.0 launch. To celebrate, the game is holding its first sale since release — 20% off on Steam until October 8.

    A Cosy Hit in the Wasteland

    Doloc Town invites you to build a peaceful life amid a gently ravaged world — where scavenging meets sowing, and friendship blooms alongside your crops. It launched into Early Access in May 2025, earning a fervent following and Overwhelmingly Positive reviews throughout its development journey, before stepping into its full 1.0 release on August 6, 2026.

    Why It’s Clicked With Players

    • Farming Reimagined — Grow crops, raise animals, and build your dream homestead in a post-apocalyptic setting
    • Heartfelt Community — Befriend the townsfolk, uncover their stories, and help Doloc flourish
    • Explore the Ruins — Venture beyond the farm to scavenge resources, uncover secrets, and see what the world has become
    • Polished & Evolving — Seven major patches since 1.0, refining gameplay and adding new content based on direct player feedback
    • Overwhelmingly Positive — Thousands of reviews praising its warmth, charm, and thoughtful design

    Celebratory Sale Details

    • Discount: 20% off the standard price
    • Platform: Steam
    • Ends: October 8, 2026
    • Note: This is the first sale since the 1.0 launch — matching the launch discount for anyone who missed out

    A Milestone for RedSaw Games

    For the studio behind its very first release, crossing 200,000 sales is nothing short of extraordinary. The team shared they were “overwhelmed by the support” and thanked every player who joined the journey from Early Access through to full release.

    If you’ve been searching for a game that blends farming comfort with exploration heart — and looks absolutely lovely doing it — now is the perfect time to settle in.

    Find out more here

    #DolocTown #LogoiGames #RedSawGames #CozyGaming #FarmingSim #PostApocalyptic #IndieGame #SteamSale #Techmash

  • Sludge, Strategy & Survival — Toxic Frontier Oozes onto the Scene!

    Sludge, Strategy & Survival — Toxic Frontier Oozes onto the Scene!

    Publisher Meteorbyte Studios and developer Mint Gate Games are positively glowing with excitement — or perhaps that’s just radiation poisoning — as they officially reveal Toxic Frontier, a delightfully gritty card-powered survival strategy game unveiled during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. Prepare to wade into the muck, purify the wastelands, and build a haven where others see only ruin.

    Cards, Hexes & Hazardous Wastelands

    Toxic Frontier blends roguelike city-building with card strategy in a post-apocalyptic world where every tile is toxic, every decision counts, and every new card could save your settlement — or seal its fate.

    • Build from nothing — start with a single safe tile and expand your colony across a sprawling hex grid, turning poisoned land into a livable home
    • 40+ unique cards — unlock powerful structures, purification tools, defences, and special projects; mix and match to create devastatingly effective synergies
    • Watch your step — slithery things lurk in the muck; each biome brings new threats, strange creatures, and unexpected hazards
    • Retro irradiated aesthetic — crisp pixel-art meets vivid, saturated toxicity; a nostalgic look with a decidedly dangerous glow
    • No two runs are the same — procedural maps, evolving threats, and four distinct game modes keep every expedition fresh; two different endings await
    • Reach the target before your deck runs dry — manage your limited hand carefully; when the cards are gone, survival gets very difficult

    Announcement Details

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    TitleToxic Frontier
    DeveloperMint Gate Games
    PublisherMeteorbyte Studios
    GenreCard-Based Roguelike City-Builder / Survival Strategy
    RevealedPC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026
    Release WindowQ1 2027
    PlatformPC — Steam
    WishlistLive now — https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285020
    BonusFull Steam Deck support confirmed

    The sludge is thick, the air is questionable, and something is definitely moving in the shadows. But hope? Hope is what you build. Grab your cards, purify the soil, and carve a home from the poison. Welcome to Toxic Frontier

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  • Rebuild America From the Ashes: Paradox Unveils Post-Apocalyptic Grand Strategy ‘Afterworld’

    Rebuild America From the Ashes: Paradox Unveils Post-Apocalyptic Grand Strategy ‘Afterworld’

    Get ready, Dustlanders. The masters of deep strategic sandboxes are back, and they are taking us straight into the desolate wastes of a collapsed North America.

    Paradox Development Studio—the legendary team behind genre-defining strategy powerhouses like Crusader Kings III and Hearts of Iron IV—has officially revealed Afterworld, their first brand-new original setting in over a decade. Combining unforgiving survival mechanics with the massive scope of grand strategy, Afterworld challenges players to carve out a continent-spanning empire from the ruins of the past.

    A Broken Continent Waiting to Be Reclaimed

    In Afterworld, you step into the lead of a fragile tribe of survivors known as Dustlanders. Society as we knew it has crumbled, leaving behind a harsh, procedurally generated North American wasteland filled with hazardous environmental anomalies, scarce resources, and desperate remnants of humanity.

    Your mission? Rebuild America by any means necessary.

    Rather than focusing on a single shelter or a small squad, Afterworld scales the post-apocalyptic genre up to a macro level. You begin at ground zero—whether emerging from failing nuclear bunkers or leading wanderers across the dust—and must navigate the immediate trials of scavenging food, clean water, and fuel just to see another sunrise.

    Key Features: Survival Meets Empire-Building

    • Rediscover Old Technologies: The secrets of the old world lie buried in dust and rust. Through a dynamic “Ideas Tree,” your faction learns and evolves based on real experience and discoveries in the wild. Inspecting ruins or encountering rival groups unlocks new avenues in technology, medicine, and warfare.
    • Manage & Expand Settlements: Establish settlements, manage delicate supply routes, and maintain resource convoys. As the land runs dry, you may even be forced to pack up and migrate your entire tribe to greener, or more strategic, pastures.
    • Shape the Soul of Your Society: Draft laws, navigate emergent religions, and settle political and moral crises. Will your empire champion enlightenment, rule with an iron fist, or embrace radical mutations and cybernetic augmentations? Every choice carries generational weight.
    • Wage Wars of Conquest: Diplomacy is a luxury in the dustlands. As territory fills and resources dwindle, expand your borders through tactical warfare, subjugate rival bands, or fight off immortal warlords—the “Ancients”—who survive on forgotten pre-Fall technology and refuse to yield their power.

    The Paradox Formula, Evolved

    Known for creating rich, player-driven stories through deep interconnected mechanics, Paradox is bringing its signature storytelling depth to a fresh sub-genre. With support for both ruthless competitive multiplayer and cooperative play, every playthrough offers a unique strategic sandbox where a single severe famine or political misstep can trigger a second societal collapse.

    Whether you choose to unify the shattered continent as a beacon of restored civilisation or dominate the wastes as a fearsome warlord, Afterworld gives you the tools to forge an empire from the ashes.

    Keep your eyes on TechMash for the latest development updates, gameplay breakdowns, and release details!

    Find out more here

    #Afterworld #Dustlanders #ParadoxInteractive #GrandStrategy #PCGaming #GamingNews #PostApocalyptic #StrategyGames #TechMash

  • Your Empire From the Ashes: Welcome to Afterworld, Dustlanders!

    Your Empire From the Ashes: Welcome to Afterworld, Dustlanders!

    The grand strategy masters are back, and they are taking us into the wasteland. Paradox Development Studio—the legendary developers behind iconic strategy titles like Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, and Stellaris—has unveiled its latest original IP: Afterworld.

    If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you fused the deep, unforgiving survival mechanics of a post-apocalyptic world with the massive scope of a grand strategy game, Afterworld is your answer.

    A Shattered World Waiting to Be Claimed

    Set in a collapsed, post-apocalyptic America, Afterworld places you in the worn boots of a leader striving to guide a tribe of “Dustlanders.” The world as we know it is gone, replaced by an unforgiving wilderness where every choice can mean the difference between thriving and fading into history.

    Your mission? Rebuild America by any means necessary.

    This isn’t just about managing a single bunker or a small squad; Afterworld scales up the post-apocalypse to a grand empire-building level. You will map out territories, contend with harsh environments, and turn scattered bands of survivors into a dominant nation.

    Key Features: What Makes Afterworld Stand Out?

    • Lead Your Tribe: Take charge of unique factions of survivors, each with their own cultural traits, ideologies, and survival strategies. Will you lead with compassion, or rule the wastes with an iron fist?
    • Rediscover Old Technologies: The secrets of the past are buried beneath dust and rust. Send out expeditions to salvage forgotten tech, restore power grids, and unlock advanced warfare and infrastructure capabilities.
    • Manage & Expand Settlements: Balance resource production, manage population growth, and protect your people from famine, disease, and environmental hazards.
    • Wage Wars of Conquest: Diplomacy is optional in the wastes. Expand your borders through tactical warfare, subjugate rival tribes, or forge fragile alliances to secure vital trade routes and territory.

    The Paradox Grand Strategy Formula, Evolved

    Paradox Development Studio is renowned for creating rich, emergent narratives driven by complex gameplay systems. Afterworld promises to bring that signature depth into a fresh genre space. Expect intricate political systems, deep economy management, and dynamic events where your decisions leave lasting scars on the map.

    Whether you choose to unify the wasteland as a beacon of restored civilisation or dominate it as a ruthless warlord, Afterworld gives you the sandbox to forge your Empire from the Ashes.

    Are You Ready to Survive the Wastes?

    Afterworld is shaping up to be a must-play for fans of 4X, strategy, and survival games alike. Gear up, Dustlanders—the battle for the future begins now.

    Find out more here

    #Afterworld #ParadoxInteractive #GrandStrategy #GamingNews #PCGaming #PostApocalyptic #StrategyGames #Dustlanders #TechMash