Early Access wasn't enough for Alterium Shift so it's now on Kickstarter
Inspired by classics like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, and Final Fantasy - Alterium Shift entered Early Access in 2023 but it's now back on Kickstarter.
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Decky Loader for Steam Deck gets a store upgrade to show currently installed plugins clearly
Decky Loader, the popular plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, has a fresh release out making the plugin store a bit more useful.
Valve ban advertising-based business models on Steam, no forced adverts like in mobile games
Valve have updated the developer guidelines for releasing a game on Steam, making it clear that the scourge of mobile gaming advertising-based business models are not going to work on Steam.
GE-Proton 9-24 released with a new save game detection feature (and now GE-Proton 9-25 too)
GE-Proton 9-24 is out now bringing with it the usual assortment of fixes, plus as interesting change that will help games detect saves from other games. Update: GE-Proton 9-25 hotfix is also out now.
Wine 10.1 out now with fixes for Battle.net and more Bluetooth driver work
With the huge Wine 10 release out, the Wine team have moved back to their regular biweekly development feature releases with Wine 10.1 out now.
Safe In Our World team up with Fanatical for a big charity game bundle
Mental health charity Safe In Our World and Fanatical have announced a big charity bundle giving you 27 games for a single purchase.
Everwarder is a fresh tower defense roguelite hybrid about clearing the darkness
Everwarder asks: how long will your light last? Not very long in some of my attempts. It's a fresh feeling spin that merges tower defense with a bit of roguelite action together, as you attempt to break through the darkness.
Please don't distract me I'm trying to dig a big hole over here
Can you truly call yourself a "gamer" if you haven't at least spent a good few hours doing nothing but digging a hole? I have answered the call and my hole has been dug.
Cast n Chill is a gorgeous looking pixel-art idle fishing game coming soon
Revealed in a press email today is Cast n Chill from developer Wombat Brawler. A game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - with your loyal pup by your side.
BAFTA-nominated narrative adventure Vampire Therapist gets a Couples Therapy DLC
Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure / visual novel with a sprinkle of dark comedy that was nominated for a BAFTA in 2024, and now it's expanded with the Vampire Therapist - Couples Therapy DLC.
A deck-builder for busy people, Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story plans full Steam Deck support for launch
Developer Slothwerks have announced their upcoming turn-based card-battler Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story will have full Steam Deck support at launch.
Take-Two CEO believes AI will actually increase employment and productivity
You have to hand it to the people in suits at the top, they all sure do love AI, and the latest to be bullish about it is Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick.
Civilization VII gets a mixed reception on Steam, Firaxis say they're listening and put up a small roadmap
It seems it's increasingly rare to have a major game release that doesn't come filled with lots of issues. The latest is Sid Meier's Civilization VII from Firaxis Games.
Games to claim from Prime Gaming, February 7 edition round-up for SteamOS Linux and Steam Deck
Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for February 7th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
Monster Hunter Wilds looks unplayable on Steam Deck but good on Desktop Linux
Seems like Monster Hunter Wilds may be just too much for the little Steam Deck, after testing out the newly released Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark mode. But Desktop Linux is looking good.
The huge free Command & Conquer - Combined Arms RTS just got upgraded
Powered by the always impressive OpenRA game engine, the standalone and entirely free fan game Command & Conquer - Combined Arms RTS has a brand new release out.
Spooky drone-operating derelict spaceship explorer Duskers is getting a sequel
Misfits Attic who made A Virus Named TOM and the more popular spooky drone-operating derelict spaceship explorer game Duskers have released a video going over three new games, one of which is a sequel to Duskers.
Toy soldier FPS battleground Mini Royale releases in March
The online shooter Mini Royale is set for an Early Access release on March 27th, bringing with it a toy soldier battleground with multiple game modes.
Portal 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux
Valve recently updated Left 4 Dead 2 with a compatibility fix for Linux, and it seems they've done the same for their popular puzzle game Portal 2.
Experience slow-burn atmospheric dread in the typing horror game DEAD LETTER DEPT.
DEAD LETTER DEPT. comes from the 2-person studio Belief Engine, a slow-burn typing horror game that will fill you with dread.
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