Tag: #SteamEarlyAccess

Slurp, Serve, Succeed — Japanese Ramen Simulator Boils Into Steam Early Access!
Grab your ladles and roll up your sleeves! Tokyo-based developer Wild Dog Inc. (led by CEO Hiroto Nakajo) has officially announced that Japanese Ramen Simulator will launch into Steam Early Access on 28 September 2026 at 9:00 AM Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) — bringing authentic ramen-shop management chaos to up to six hungry players.

What’s on the Menu?

This isn’t just about boiling noodles — it’s about building your dream ramen empire, bowl by delicious bowl. Whether you fly solo or team up with friends, you’ll handle every part of the business:
- From scratch to soup: Prepare fresh ingredients, craft rich broths, cook noodles to perfect texture, and layer on toppings — all with realistic physics and precise timing affecting taste and customer satisfaction.
- Co-op for up to six: Split duties with your crew — one preps, one cooks, one serves, one manages the floor — or hire part-time staff to run the shop on your own.
- Make it yours: Design your kitchen and dining area, create original ramen recipes, customise your shop’s look, and even decide on your signature soup-pouring style.
- More than ramen: Serve gyoza, pour cold beer, handle rush-hour crowds, keep customers happy — and yes, even deal with unexpected visitors and the occasional thief!
Why Early Access?

Wild Dog Inc. plans to keep the game in development for roughly six months, refining recipes, mechanics, and features based directly on player feedback before the full release. The Early Access build already packs the full core experience — cooking, service, customisation, and multiplayer — with plenty of extras still simmering away.

Ready to Open Your Doors?

Japanese Ramen Simulator arrives on Steam Early Access 28 September 2026, 00:00 UTC / 01:00 BST. Add it to your wishlist now — over 50,000 aspiring ramen masters already have!

Find out more here

#JapaneseRamenSimulator #WildDogInc #SteamEarlyAccess #CoOpGaming #SimulationGames #RamenLife #IndieDev #TechMash
29th September 2026
Night Falls on Core — TYRs First Urban & Nocturnal Map + 8-Player Squads Live Now!
The battlefield has transformed. Stoke Games has unleashed a landmark update for TYR, their free-to-play tactical tank shooter in Early Access. Say hello to Core — the game’s first post-launch map, first urban environment, and first battle fought under the cover of night. And that’s not all: the team has also delivered the community’s most requested feature — permanent 8-player squads — live right now.

Core — Three Firsts in One Battlefield

Core isn’t just another map — it’s a bold step into uncharted territory:
- First Urban Map — Dense streets, ruined buildings, and tight corners completely change how you fight. Long-range duels give way to close-quarters tactics and ambushes around every corner
- First Night Battlefield — Visibility is drastically reduced. Shadows are your best friend — and your biggest danger. Adapt your loadout, use flares and sensors, and watch the dark like never before
- First Post-Release Map — Built entirely from player feedback, proving the Early Access roadmap is delivering exactly what the community asked for
Squads Just Got Bigger — 8-Player Teams Are Here

For months, players have asked: bigger squads. Stoke Games has listened and delivered. What was once capped at 6–7 is now full-time 8-player squads, letting your entire crew deploy together without splitting up.
- Keep your whole fireteam in one match
- Coordinate more complex strategies across the expanded Core layout
- Perfect for organised platoons and streamer groups alike
About TYR

Currently boasting 87% positive reviews on Steam, TYR is a tactical tank shooter where positioning, teamwork, and unique vehicle abilities win the day. Choose from a growing roster of tanks — each with its own armour profile, special tech (cloaking, sonar, drones), and upgrade tree. The recent Ranger tank release preceded this update, with more vehicles, maps, and features on the horizon.

Ready to Roll Out?

Core is live right now — free for all players. The night is dark, the city is waiting, and your full squad can finally roll together.

Update downloaded? Squad assembled? Core calls — see you in the dark.

Find out more here

#TYRGame #StokeGames #CoreMap #TankShooter #FreeToPlay #SteamEarlyAccess #8PlayerSquads #GamingUpdate #TechMash
25th September 2026
Build, Farm, Explore — Delverium Lands in Early Access! Co-Op Fantasy Adventure for 1–8 Players
From Brisbane-based indie studio Sagestone Games comes Delverium — a sprawling co-op survival sandbox fantasy adventure that blends peaceful homesteading with deep dungeon-delving. It’s available right now on Steam Early Access for PC, and it’s ready for you and up to seven friends to dive in together.

Your World, Your Way — Procedurally Built for Every Adventure

Delverium drops you into a vast, endlessly varied procedurally generated world where no two maps play the same. Whether you prefer the quiet life or the thrill of discovery, there’s a path for you:
- Farm & Settle — Cultivate crops, tend livestock, and build your dream settlement from the ground up. Decorate, expand, and turn the wilderness into a thriving home
- Craft & Create — Gather resources, master professions, and forge everything from humble tools to legendary gear
- Delve Deep — Venture into mysterious dungeons beneath the surface. Battle fearsome foes, uncover powerful loot, and piece together the secrets of the land
- Play Together — Solo survival? A duo? A full party of eight? Delverium scales beautifully. Team up online or share the screen with local split?play for up to 4 players
A Passion Project From Down Under

Crafted by a small but dedicated team in Brisbane, Delverium has already captured attention — with over 100,000 wishlists ahead of launch. The studio is leaning into community collaboration, planning to keep the game in Early Access for up to two years, adding new biomes, bosses, lore, and features based directly on player feedback.

Steam Deck Verified means handheld adventurers can enjoy the world anywhere, with full controller support and optimised performance.

Launch Details
- Out Now — Steam Early Access, PC
- Price: £7.59 during launch discount (20% off) ? rising to £9.49 after promo ends
- Players: 1–8 online / 1–4 local split?screen
- Early Access: Estimated up to 2 years
- Import Your Save: Demo characters can carry over to Early Access if you’ve already started your journey
Your settlement awaits. The dungeons are calling. Will you farm the land, plunder the deeps — or do both alongside friends?

Find out more here

#Delverium #SagestoneGames #IndieDev #CoOp #SurvivalSandbox #BaseBuilding #FarmingGame #DungeonCrawler #SteamEarlyAccess #TechMash
23rd September 2026
Veggie Vengeance — Cropageddon Blooms Into Early Access September 24th
The garden has gone horribly, deliciously wrong. Solo developer and publisher Alexander Pavicevic is gearing up to unleash Cropageddon — a ferocious first-person action roguelite where your produce has turned predator — onto Steam Early Access this September 24, 2026.

When Crops Attack — Fight the Harvest

An ancient curse has bloomed across the land, twisting fruits and vegetables into ferocious foes. Your mission? Hack, slash, and blast your way through hordes of them in fast, fluid first-person combat inspired by the legendary Dark Messiah of Might and Magic.

Every encounter is visceral and creative:
- Dual Fighting Styles — Switch between Melee Stance for bone-crunching close combat and Mage Stance to unleash devastating magical destruction
- Physics-Fuelled Carnage — Kick enemies onto spikes, hurl barrels into crowds, and use the environment itself to tear through cursed crops
- Permanent Unlocks, Fresh Runs — Gather Mojo between arenas to permanently unlock weapons, spells, and abilities. Each run starts new — but your toolkit only grows
- Shifting Power — Temporary boons remix your abilities level by level, keeping every playthrough feeling unpredictable
Four Weapons, Endless Mayhem

Early Access launches with a sharp, satisfying arsenal to master:
- One-Handed Sword — Fast, close-quarters slasher that slices staggered foes
- Two-Handed Axe — Wide-reaching, slower but devastating against groups
- Two-Handed Hammer — Knocks enemies flying — perfect for environmental kills
- Two-Handed Mace — Ruptures staggered targets for massive damage
Handcrafted arenas, rotating objectives, and spell combinations ensure no two harvests are ever the same.

From One Dev to You

Crafted entirely by Alexander Pavicevic, Cropageddon is an indie labour of love built from direct community feedback — including refined melee responsiveness and brand-new weapons added in response to playtest input.

Cropageddon launches September 24, 2026 on Steam Early Access — wishlist today to join the fight day one. The veggies are restless, the curse is spreading, and it’s time to weed out the threat.

Find out more here

#Cropageddon #AlexanderPavicevic #IndieDev #ActionRoguelite #FirstPerson #SteamEarlyAccess #IndieGame #Swordplay #TechMash
23rd September 2026

From Idea to Icon — Let’s Build a Dungeon Locks in February 11 Early Access Launch

Independent studio Springloaded, creators of Let’s Build a Zoo, has officially revealed the release date for its eagerly anticipated game development simulator — Let’s Build a Dungeon. Step into the studio chair, craft your own MMORPG from scratch, and live the dream (and the deadlines) of game creation when it launches into Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview for PC on February 11, 2027.

You Make the Game — Then You Play It Too

Let’s Build a Dungeon is a game dev sim with a brilliant twist: you’re not just managing a studio — you’re designing, building, and playing the very RPG you create. Every monster, quest line, dungeon and village is yours to shape, and the virtual player base will react exactly as real players would.

Run your own studio — hire designers, coders, artists and testers; manage schedules, budgets, morale and even those tricky crunch-time decisions
Build your dream MMO — craft sprawling worlds, populate them with creatures, write quests, set loot rates and shape the economy
Play what you make — dive into your own creation as a player; test dungeons, explore zones, and see your work from the other side of the screen
Listen & evolve — your virtual community leaves reviews, requests features and votes on what comes next. Update, expand and refine your game to turn early access into a legendary release
Meta, funny and heartfelt — the game mirrors its own real-world Early Access journey, offering a witty, warm look at how games are made

The Hype Is Real — 195,000 Wishlists & Counting

Excitement has been building for months:

Surpassed 195,000 wishlists on Steam
Demo live now — playable on Steam and the Windows Store, localised into over 10 languages
Revealed during PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct alongside fresh new footage
From proven creators — Springloaded previously delivered the hit management sim Let’s Build a Zoo

Launch Details

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Title	Let’s Build a Dungeon
Developer / Publisher	Springloaded (Singapore)
Early Access Launch	February 11, 2027
Platforms	PC — Steam Early Access & Xbox Game Preview
Demo	Available now on Steam & Windows Store
Steam Page	https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365790
Wishlist	Live now — secure your spot in development

Design it. Build it. Play it. Make it legendary. The studio is yours — what will you create?

Find out more here

#LetsBuildADungeon #Springloaded #GameDevSim #ManagementGame #MMORPG #IndieGames #PCGaming #SteamEarlyAccess #XboxGamePreview #GamingNews #techmash

21st September 2026

Build a Kingdom From Scratch: County of Fortune Sets Early Access Date — Free Demo Coming in October!
Aquila Interactive and Nepos Games have officially announced that their ambitious medieval county-builder, County of Fortune, will launch into Steam Early Access on 5 November 2026 — and players won’t have to wait that long to get their hands on it, with a free demo arriving in October.

Not Just Another Town — Build an Entire Region

Unlike traditional city-building games that focus on a single settlement, County of Fortune expands the canvas to an entire county. As a lokator — a medieval steward and coloniser — you’re given a vast stretch of untamed land to shape from the ground up. You choose where each village takes root, watch it grow from a tiny hamlet into a bustling city, and connect settlements into a thriving, interconnected region.

Rivers, fertile soil, mineral deposits, and climate all matter — you’ll plan around the land, not over it. Place a town near iron and you’ll forge weapons; site it on a fertile river valley and trade will flourish. Every map plays differently, with procedurally generated architecture filling out your streets block by block.

Life Beyond Bricks: Politics, Culture, and Rivalry

As your county grows, so does its complexity. Each settlement gets its own mayor — complete with unique strengths, weaknesses, and personalities — who steers local development. Noble houses rise to power, vying for influence and shaping the political landscape. Meanwhile, migrating cultures bring new customs and economic bonuses… but also tensions if they don’t see eye to eye.

The result is a living, breathing world where your choices ripple across the region. Will you forge a single united heartland, or let proud rival houses shape a patchwork of distinct realms?

Key Features
- Regional-scale building — found whole settlements, not just individual houses
- Terrain-driven strategy — resources, biomes, and waterways define your economy
- Dynamic leadership — mayors and noble houses add depth and drama
- Living culture system — migrating communities enrich and complicate life
- Your pace — sandbox gameplay designed for long-term planning
- Free demo — play it in October 2026 ahead of Early Access launch
When You Can Play

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Milestone Date
Free Demo October 2026
Steam Early Access Launch 5 November 2026

County of Fortune is developed by Nepos Games and published by Aquila Interactive. You can already add it to your Steam Wishlist to be notified the moment it goes live.

Whether you’re a city-builder veteran or a strategy fan looking for something with heart, this is one medieval adventure you won’t want to miss.

Find out more here

#CountyOfFortune #AquilaInteractive #NeposGames #CityBuilder #MedievalGames #StrategyGames #SteamEarlyAccess #IndieDev #GamingNews #PCGaming #techmash
17th September 2026
1 Million Soldiers, 1 Big Prize: 100-Player Tactical FPS WARDOGS Explodes Onto Steam Early Access With $100K Contest
The squad-based shooter landscape has just been hit with a massive shockwave. UK developer BULKHEAD and publisher Team17 have officially launched their highly anticipated 100-player tactical FPS, WARDOGS, into Steam Early Access—and the game has already smashed through a staggering one million copies sold!

Having previously crossed over a million Steam wishlists, every bit of that hype has translated straight into day-one sales as hundreds of thousands of PC gamers drop into the chaos.

Whether you are a seasoned tactical commander or a casual FPS enthusiast looking for your next addiction, here is everything you need to know about the launch of WARDOGS and how you can score a life-changing payout just by playing.

What is WARDOGS?

For the uninitiated, WARDOGS is a large-scale Tactical All-Out Warfare FPS that throws 100 players split across three rival factions into a dynamic battlefield.

Combining high-stakes tactical gunplay, combined-arms combat, environmental construction, and real-time destruction, the game offers total sandbox freedom. Players decide how to breach, how to fortify, and how to support their squad. The core philosophy of WARDOGS is simple: every decision matters, teamwork pays, and cash is king. With persistent mid-match currency systems rewarding revives, objective holds, and smart gear choices, every skirmish feels like a high-stakes heist where tactical coordination reigns supreme.

Win $100K Real Cash in the #WARDOGS100K Clip Contest

To celebrate its booming launch and give back directly to the community, BULKHEAD is skipping traditional ad campaigns and handing out cold, hard cash to players instead.

BULKHEAD has officially kicked off the #WARDOGS100K Clip Contest, searching for the wild moments that define the sandbox shooter experience—from galaxy-brain clutch plays to total squad-wiping fails.

The Prize Breakdown:
- Grand Prize (1 Winner): $100,000 USD in real cash for the #1 overall best clip!
- Runners-up (99 Winners): $100,000 in WARDOGS in-game cash to fund your loadouts for life.
How to Enter:
1. Record your footage: Capture any clip under two minutes from your WARDOGS matches on Steam Early Access.
2. Post it publicly: Share your clip on X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram.
3. Tag & Hashtag: Use the official hashtag #WARDOGS100K and tag @WARDOGS in your caption.
4. Submit your entry: Head over to the official WARDOGS contest website and fill out the submission form with your link and Steam-linked details (posting alone isn’t enough to secure your entry!).
BULKHEAD is looking for entries across multiple categories, including Heroic Play, Pure Skill, Funny Moment, Epic Fail, Jackpot Moment, and Absolute Cinema. You don’t need to be an esports pro to win—sometimes the most chaotic fail is worth a hundred grand!

Where to Play

WARDOGS is available right now on Steam Early Access. Console players won’t be left out in the cold forever either—BULKHEAD and Team17 have confirmed that WARDOGS is headed to PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with wishlist pages already live on both digital storefronts.

Load up, lock in with your squad, keep your recording software running, and claim your share of the glory!

Find out more here

#WARDOGS #WARDOGS100K #Team17 #BULKHEAD #techmash #SteamEarlyAccess #PCGaming #FPSGames #GamingNews #TacticalFPS #GamingCommunity
14th September 2026
Sublight Prepares to Warp Into Steam Early Access with Complete Development Roadmap Revealed
Get ready, space captains—Codebrew Software has officially set a launch date for its highly anticipated space bullet heaven roguelike, Sublight. Arriving on Steam Early Access on September 15th, this action-packed indie title combines the chaotic, dopamine-fueled survival of bullet heaven games with the tactical depth and scale of space-sim combat.

Ahead of next week’s release, the developer has unveiled a full, multi-year content roadmap outlining everything players can expect as the game evolves.

A Stellar Start: Over 26 Million Kills and Counting

Sublight has already made a massive impression on players. Following its recent demo updates over the past six weeks, captains have racked up an incredible 26 million kills across more than 10,800 runs.

Unlike typical bullet heaven games where you play as an agile character on foot, Sublight puts you in command of massive stellar warships. Combat relies heavily on positioning, physics, and managing weapon firing arcs across your vessel while fighting off relentless alien swarms and rogue rebel fleets.

When the game enters Early Access on September 15th, players will get immediate access to a robust feature set, including:
- 6 Fully Finished Levels and multiple unique boss fights.
- 2 Enemy Factions to test your armada against.
- 9 Playable Ships featuring distinct alternative loadouts.
- 16+ Weapon Types (from shredding autocannons to piercing railguns) and dozens of passive upgrades.
- Weekly Rotating Level Modifiers to keep every run unpredictable.
What’s Next? The Full Early Access Roadmap Revealed

Codebrew Software isn’t slowing down after launch day. To give fans a clear vision of the journey ahead, the full content roadmap detailing planned updates through late 2027 has been released:
- Q4 2026: Introduction of a third enemy faction, brand-new playable ships and weapons, expanded build choices, and key balance passes.
- Q1 2027: Specialised boss-drop weapons, high-stakes enemy flagship hunt missions, and fresh mission archetypes.
- Q2 2027: A major Refreshed Campaign overhaul featuring an XCOM-style galactic threat map, connected narrative missions, expanded factions, and deep research trees.
- Q3 2027: Community-Driven Content, allowing players to vote on upcoming ships, weapons, and builds via Discord polls, alongside official mod support and Steam Achievements.
Prepare to Take the Helm

Developed by independent UK studio Codebrew Software, Sublight emphasises strong community feedback, with daily developer engagement on Discord and active updates based on player suggestions.

With its combination of deep warship customisation, satisfying wave-clearing gameplay, and a transparent multi-year post-launch plan, Sublight is shaping up to be one of the autumn’s most exciting indie space titles.

Sublight launches into Steam Early Access on September 15th. You can try out the free demo and add the game to your Steam Wishlist today.

Find out more here

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9th September 2026
Sail Away with ShipShaper: Tomas Sala and Wired Productions Launch Creative Shipbuilding Sandbox into Steam Early Access
Independent publisher Wired Productions and BAFTA-nominated solo developer Tomas Sala have officially said “AHOY!” as ShipShaper: Falconeer Chronicles drops into Steam Early Access.

Set within the captivating ocean world of the Great Ursee—the same universe that birthed The Falconeer and Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles—ShipShaper throws out rigid grids, complex 3D modelling tools, and stressful management loops in favour of pure, tactile creativity.

Shape, Mould, and Sail Your Dreams

ShipShaper is built around a refreshingly simple premise: designing ships should feel good. Instead of stacking block upon block, players use intuitive tools to pull, push, bend, and mould unique maritime vessels. Whether you want to craft realistic fishing boats, majestic tall ships, heavy ironclads, sleek submarines, or absurd naval monstrosities that defy all laws of physics, the choice is entirely yours.

And now, for the first time in Early Access, you don’t just build your ships—you can take them out to sea and sail them.

Key Early Access features include:
- Free-Form & Responsive Building: No rigid grids or correct answers—just fluid, intuitive shaping.
- Sailing Mechanics: Take your crafted vessels out on the open waters of the Great Ursee and test how they handle.
- Expanded Prop & Detail Library: Access historical naval guns, turrets, varied propulsion systems, sail types, custom lighting, and decorative props.
- Diorama & Ship-in-a-Bottle Modes: Showcase your creations in handcrafted virtual dioramas or display them inside a glass bottle.
- Steam Workshop Integration: Share your unique naval designs with the community or download vessels made by fellow creators.
More Than Just a Game: Export, 3D Print, & Commercial Use

What truly sets ShipShaper apart is its incredible versatility for creators. Tomas Sala isn’t keeping your designs locked inside the game; ShipShaper offers a free commercial license, giving players, modders, and indie developers total freedom to use their designs in outside projects.
- Export to FBX: Export complete 3D models directly for use in game engines or other creative software.
- Cross-Game Compatibility: Bring your flagship directly into Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles.
- 3D Printing Ready: Prepare your models for external software and bring your digital fleet into the physical world.
A Seven-Year Journey Ahead

The launch of ShipShaper marks the next chapter in Wired Productions and Tomas Sala’s long-standing partnership, following a recently signed seven-year publishing agreement. The deal gives Sala the complete creative freedom to expand the Falconeer universe and explore new, unconventional ideas, with Wired backing him every step of the way.

“I can build ships all day, but the real magic happens when I hand the tools to players and they make something I would never have thought of,” says creator Tomas Sala. “ShipShaper is about throwing the shipyard doors open, adding more tools, and seeing just how far people can take it.”

ShipShaper: Falconeer Chronicles is available now on Steam Early Access for $8.99 (with a limited-time 10% launch discount). Grab your tools, fire up your imagination, and start shaping the fleet of your dreams today!

Find out more here

#ShipShaper #WiredProductions #TomasSala #IndieGames #SteamEarlyAccess #PCGaming #GamingNews #TheFalconeer #CreativeSandbox #3DDesign #techmash
3rd September 2026
Get Ready for Pirate Chaos! Ukrainian Studio Releases Hilarious Horror Co-Op Last Pirates: Die Together in Steam Early Access
If you’ve been searching for the perfect game to play with friends that balances heart-pounding terror with laugh-out-loud ridiculousness, your ship has finally come in! Ukrainian indie developer RetroStyle Games is officially releasing its highly anticipated 1–4 player co-op horror comedy, Last Pirates: Die Together, into Steam Early Access on August 18, 2026.

Following a wildly successful public demo—which racked up over 300,000 players and propelled the game to nearly 200,000 Steam wishlists—this chaotic nautical nightmare is shaping up to be one of the summer’s biggest multiplayer hits.

What is Last Pirates: Die Together?

Imagine combining the frantic, team-dependent panic of Lethal Company or Phasmophobia with the swashbuckling, cursed lore of pirate mythology—and then pouring a heavy dose of slapstick comedy over the whole thing. That is Last Pirates: Die Together in a nutshell.

You and up to three friends step into the boots of a ragtag pirate crew navigating treacherous, haunted waters. Your goal? Work together to scavenge valuable treasure, outsmart terrifying sea monsters, dodge cursed traps, and somehow make it back to your ship alive.

Key Features to Get Excited About
- 1 to 4 Player Co-op: Play solo if you’re feeling brave (or foolish), or squad up with up to three friends for maximum multiplayer mayhem.
- A Perfect Blend of Horror & Humour: One minute you’re screaming as a monstrosity from the deep stalks you through the dark; the next, you’re laughing hysterically as your friend accidentally triggers a booby trap and launches themselves off a cliff.
- Proximity Voice Chat: Communication is key! Use in-game voice chat to coordinate with your crew—or listen in dread as your teammate’s panicked screams fade into the distance.
- Dynamic Scavenging & Replayability: Every run offers fresh encounters, cursed artefacts, unpredictable hazards, and eerie locations that will keep your crew on their toes.
From Ukrainian Indie Roots to a Viral Smash Hit

Developed by RetroStyle Games, an accomplished Ukrainian studio known for its art and game development expertise, Last Pirates: Die Together has already proven it has a massive audience waiting in the wings.

During its demo phase, the game blew past expectations, attracting over 300,000 players who jumped in to test their nautical survival skills. The overwhelming fan reaction helped push the title close to 200,000 wishlists on Steam prior to its Early Access launch—a massive milestone for an indie studio.

How to Join the Crew on August 18

The wait is almost over! You can set sail and dive into the chaotic horror comedy yourself when Last Pirates: Die Together hits Steam Early Access on August 18, 2026.

Gather your crew, check your mics, and make sure your Steam Wishlist is updated. Will you conquer the high seas together, or will you end up walking the plank?

Head over to Steam to Wishlist and Play Last Pirates: Die Together (Search: Last Pirates: Die Together)

Find out more here

#LastPirates #LastPiratesDieTogether #RetroStyleGames #IndieGames #SteamEarlyAccess #CoOpGaming #HorrorComedy #PCGaming #GamingNews #TechMash #UkrainianDevs
17th August 2026
Cozy Above, Chaos Below: Arc Games & Magic Design Studios Reveal NAUTUS!
If you’ve ever wanted the relaxing vibes of a tropical island SIM paired with the white-knuckle thrills of deep-sea exploration, your next gaming obsession has arrived.

Arc Games—the powerhouse publisher of AA and indie hits—has teamed up with Magic Design Studios (the brilliant minds behind Have a Nice Death and Unruly Heroes) to announce their next major project: NAUTUS.

Described as a charmingly quirky island adventure, NAUTUS flips the typical indie loop on its head. Above water, the surface acts as your cosy sanctuary. Below the waves? Well… the ocean floor is a whole different beast.

Here’s everything you need to know about this dual-layered, offbeat adventure!

The Mystery of NAUTUS Station

The story kicks off when you receive a strange, unsettling radio transmission from your uncle, Bernard Torpedo. Following the signal, you arrive at the remote N.A.U.T.U.S. research station only to find a very peculiar crisis unfolding:

The resident scientists have completely lost their memories and developed an intense, paralysing phobia of the ocean.

As the only person willing to face the watery depths, it’s up to you to pilot an upgradable submarine, plunge into dangerous underwater trenches, battle bizarre mutant marine life, and recover mysterious artefact stones. Only by piecing together these artefacts can you restore the locals’ memories and uncover the truth behind your uncle’s sudden disappearance.

A Tale of Two Worlds: The Gameplay Loop

What makes NAUTUS stand out is its clever blend of relaxing life-sim mechanics and action-packed deep-sea survival.

Cosy Above: Build & Unwind

When you’re on land, you can take a breather. The island surface is your safe space to:
- Customise & Expand: Transform a secluded tropical outpost into a bustling home base. Set up machinery, process rare resources, and craft vital gear.
- Befriend the Locals: Meet a delightfully eccentric cast of amnesiac islanders—including a tanning-obsessed diver and a quirky expedition chief.
- Restore the Island: Complete quests to cure the inhabitants of their marine phobias and bring their true personalities back.
Dangerous Below: Plunge Into the Abyss

When you step into your customizable submarine, the game transforms:
- Deep Sea Exploration: Navigate uncharted trenches, glowing coral reefs, and eerie sunken pirate shipwrecks.
- Mutant Monsters: Combat and capture strange, mutated sea creatures that guard hidden treasures.
- Tech & Upgrades: Harvest rare materials to upgrade your submarine’s hull, weapons, and specialised dive modules, allowing you to venture into even deeper, more hostile environments.
Play Solo or Dive In with Friends!

Whether you prefer solitary deep-sea dives or chaotic group expeditions, NAUTUS has you covered. The game features 4-player online co-op, allowing you and up to three friends to team up, manage your tropical base together, and brave the ocean depths as a squad.

When Can You Play?

NAUTUS is set to launch in Steam Early Access in 2027.

Given Magic Design Studios’ stellar track record with Have a Nice Death, this unique blend of cosy island management and sub-aquatic horror-lite action is definitely one to keep on your radar.

Head over to Steam today to add NAUTUS to your Wishlist, and prepare to dive deep into the unknown!

What do you think of NAUTUS? Are you excited to pilot your own submarine, or will you stick to the cosy surface? Let us know in the comments below!

Find out more here

#NAUTUS #IndieGames #ArcGames #MagicDesignStudios #GamingNews #CozyGaming #PCGaming #SteamEarlyAccess #CoOpGames #HaveANiceDeath #TechMash
17th August 2026
Grab Your Sunscreen: ‘Lazy River’ Reveals Heat-Packing Desert Biome and New Features!
If you thought a relaxing day at the waterpark couldn’t get any more chaotic, think again. Lazy River, the wacky co-op waterpark zombie survival FPS from independent developer Mike Boxleiter (co-creator of the hit social deduction board game Secret Hitler and mobile classic Solipskier), is cranking up the heat!

First showcased during Day of the Devs at Summer Games Fest 2026, Lazy River has just dropped a fresh trailer revealing a brand-new Desert Biome alongside a beach wagon’s worth of insane new features.

What is Lazy River?

For those who missed its initial debut, Lazy River takes place aboard Water Station One—proudly billed as the galaxy’s most unregulated waterpark. The premise is as hilarious as it is absurd: someone peed in the pool, mixing human urine with murky extraterrestrial space water and turning the park’s guests into bloodthirsty, water-vulnerable zombies.

To survive and reach the park exit, you and up to three friends must scavenge parts, build a custom escape vessel, and blast through hordes of infected patrons and rogue security robots.

Barefoot in the Dunes: The New Desert Biome

The latest trailer gives us a deep dive into the Desert Biome, proving that even when the water runs low, the action doesn’t dry up!

Here is everything packed into today’s update:
- From Floating to Offroading: You aren’t tied to the water anymore! The Desert Biome swaps lush rivers for dusty dunes, introducing tyres and air fan engines so you can take your makeshift rafts off-road. Just watch out for prickly, innertube-popping cacti!
- Sand-Swimming Zombies: Think you’re safe on dry land? Think again. Infected patrons can now swim through shifting sediment like terrifying land-sharks. Keep your eyes peeled for movement beneath the sand.
- 5 New Water Guns (14 Total Arsenal): Five brand-new soaking weapons join the fight, bringing the full arsenal up to 14 distinct water guns—ranging from classic hand-pumped blasters to heavy-duty battery-powered pressure washers. Waterlog the zombies until they burst!
- Upgraded Floating (and Offroading) Fortresses: Turn a simple dinghy into an absolute unit. You can now build with zombie-proof reinforced walls, turrets, tethered sails, rudders, bathtubs (for filling water balloons on the fly!), and even grills to cook meals on the go.
- Real Water & Weight Physics: Don’t get too greedy with your upgrades! Lazy River features a full physics simulation, meaning weight distribution and buoyancy matter. Overload one side of your raft with turrets, and you just might capsize.
When Can You Play?

If you’re attending PAX West 2026 in Seattle from September 4–7, you’re in luck! A hands-on playable demo featuring the new Desert Biome will be debuting at the PAX Rising booth.

For everyone else, Lazy River is officially set to hit Steam Early Access in 2027. You can head over to Steam right now to add it to your wishlist and start planning your ultimate zany waterpark escape raft.

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13th August 2026