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🚨 NEW RULES: Don’t Be a Gamer. Talk About Games.

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Two new rules have been added to this community, and they deserve some explanation.

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A 1978 promo for Intellivision—just a year before it hit shelves

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Time Hollow (2008) for Nintendo DS

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A person is holding a Nintendo DS game case for Time Hollow, developed by Konami. The cover art shows two anime-style characters: a boy in a school uniform holding a glowing green pen, and a girl with long purple hair in the background. There is a green price sticker in the top-right corner that reads “$14.99 Recycled.” The ESRB rating is Teen. In the background, shelves of other video game cases are visible.

Time Hollow (2008) for Nintendo DS.

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Silent Dragon (1992) for arcade is Taito’s forgotten attempt at a Double Dragon spiritual sequel

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Screenshot of a retro arcade beat ’em up game set on a wooden dock. In the foreground, three muscular characters face off in fighting stances. On the left, a fighter with spiky blond hair, green pants, and brown boots raises his fists. In the center, a purple-clad martial artist with a red vest squares off against a hulking opponent on the right wearing a teal tank top, brown pants, and spiked gauntlets. The background shows boats docked in a harbour, colourful seaside buildings, a life preserver marked “FISH,” and stacked wooden crates. On-screen UI elements display a timer set at 25, a health bar in the upper left, and the text “INSERT COIN” in the upper right. The image has visible CRT scanlines, giving it an authentic old-school arcade look.

Silent Dragon (1992) for arcade is Taito’s forgotten attempt at a Double Dragon spiritual sequel.

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10 new(-ish) Linux games from itch

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10 new(-ish) Linux games from itch.io that caught my eye lately.

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Ultros on Steam Deck

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A person is holding up a Steam Deck, showing a colorful 2D game on its screen. The game features a surreal, neon-hued environment with pink, orange, and purple tones, green vines, glowing orbs, and silhouetted characters along the bottom edge. The vivid psychedelic art style fills the display, contrasting with the dark handheld console casing.

Ultros on Steam Deck.

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Promo film for the world’s first home video game console (1972 Odyssey)

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Final Fantasy VII (1997) for Sony PlayStation

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A hand holds a PlayStation 1 “Greatest Hits” edition copy of Final Fantasy VII. The cover shows Cloud Strife with his massive Buster Sword slung over his shoulder, facing the Shinra building in Midgar. The green “Greatest Hits” banner runs along the left side of the jewel case, with the PlayStation logo and “Teen” ESRB rating visible. A bright green price sticker reads “$35”. The case is slightly scuffed with a crease running across the lower part of the insert. Shelves of other video games are visible blurred in the background.

Final Fantasy VII (1997) for Sony PlayStation.

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Denis Through the Drinking Glass (1983) is a text adventure about Margaret Thatcher’s drunk husband, Denis

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Screenshot of a text-based adventure game running on a blue screen with white pixelated text. The player types commands like “WEAR PLUSFOURS” and “LOOK INTO PLUSFOURS,” but the game responds with “I can’t” or “I see nothing special.” The game then ends with a short poem: “Sobriety comes, The real world returns, Without a drink, There can be no more turns.” It reports the player took 11 turns, followed by “END OF GAME” and the prompt “Do you want to try again?”

Denis Through the Drinking Glass (1983) is a text adventure about Margaret Thatcher’s drunk husband, Denis. Yes—this was a real thing.

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People often ask if I’m the same Chris Trottier who designed The Sims

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People often ask if I’m the same Chris Trottier who designed The Sims.

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Dyer Expedition just hit Steam—and I wanted to love it, but I can’t

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A low-resolution, snowy scene from a video game showing four freshly covered graves with wooden crosses as markers. The graves are lined up outside a dark wooden building with a sloped roof. Each cross has a small sign attached, and one is faintly readable with the word "CANAL" or "CANALI". Snow covers the ground, and the environment has a pixelated, retro 3D aesthetic.

Dyer Expedition just hit Steam—and I wanted to love it, but I can’t.

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Are we misremembering what PS2 games looked like?

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A PlayStation 2 game case for Grand Theft Auto III resting on a wooden surface. The cover features a bold white title logo in the center, surrounded by a grid of stylized comic-book panels. These panels show artwork of a police helicopter, a car, a handgun, and various character faces in red, blue, and orange blocks. The black PS2 header strip runs along the top, and the bottom left corner has the ESRB “Mature” rating. The Rockstar Games yellow “R*” logo sits in the lower right.

Are we misremembering what PS2 games looked like?

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Computer games you (probably) didn’t know existed!

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Wander Stars just launched today—and playing it feels like watching a lost 90s anime taped off late-night TV

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Screenshot of a turn-based RPG battle. On the left, a red-haired girl in shorts and a tank top prepares to fight, fists raised. On the right, a dark birdlike monster with glowing eyes and sharp claws hovers near a tree. The interface shows player stats (80/80 HP, 0/3 energy) and enemy stats (14 HP, 2–3 attack). The current selected command is LULLABY, described as a sweet song that may put enemies to sleep for 1–3 turns, healing 1 HP per turn, with the potential to end the battle peacefully if all foes are asleep. The lower UI shows selectable commands like ITEM, SPELL, BLOCK, PUNCH, FIRE, WIND, LIGHT, FLAME, and WATER. A glowing green “SMASH” option is also visible. The environment is a purple-tinged, misty forest with twisted trees.

Wander Stars just launched today—and playing it feels like watching a lost 90s anime taped off late-night TV.

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Folly of the Wizards just dropped, and the whole gag is that you’re a wizard who sucks at wizardry

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A 2D side-scrolling platformer game screen set in a dark forest lit by glowing hanging fruits. The player character, a small figure with a round black head, glowing yellow eyes, a teal scarf, and an orange tunic, stands on the lower left. They are holding a weapon with floating orbs circling them. Above, UI elements show three empty heart containers, a currency counter at 36, and three keys. In the center, a large glowing yellow projectile explodes near an insect-like enemy. Spiky traps, stacked wooden crates, and suspended platforms fill the scene. At the bottom right, a large white grub-like creature with a gaping red mouth wriggles on the ground. The top HUD shows "0/4" enemies defeated, with "Forest" displayed in the minimap on the top right.

Folly of the Wizards just dropped, and the whole gag is that you’re a wizard who sucks at wizardry. Not “novice bad.” I mean “illiterate with your own damn glyphs” bad. You join a cult, flail your way through dungeons, and hope the enemy dies before you miscast yourself into oblivion.

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Break Arts III just launched on Steam—and it’s the nerdiest thing I’ve ever seen

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A mech customization screen from a video game. The central figure is a sleek, humanoid mech painted in reflective white and metallic tones, standing in a neutral pose with energy weapons in both hands. On the left, a vertical menu lists categories such as Armors, Heat Managements, Energy Systems (highlighted), Radars, Thrusters, Physics, Specials, Weapons, Joints, Ornaments, and Sub-assemblies. At the top, navigation tabs read Frame & Plugin, Install, Setup, Motion, Paint, and Misc. On the right, detailed stats for the mech named “CRITERIAn” are shown, including data load (3,182.9kg/3,300.0), structure (14,800.00), shield (900.00), energy capacity (3,900.00), energy generation (525.00/s), heat capacity (3,825.00), cooldown ability (399.00/s), driving speed (100%), inertia suppression (35%), lock-on range (146.00m), and lock-on speed (0.96s). The bottom displays module counts and control prompts for selection, detaching modules, undo/redo, and playtest.

Break Arts III just launched on Steam—and it’s the nerdiest thing I’ve ever seen.

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The problem with self-identified “gamers” is that they don’t much like games

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The problem with self-identified “gamers” is that they don’t much like games.

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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a JRPG, just got released on Steam—and this is a big deal because this game is to PC what Final Fantasy VII was to ...

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A third-person RPG scene set in a lush grassy field under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. A female character with long brown pigtails, red shorts, and a short-sleeved outfit is running forward with a staff strapped to her back. On the left, giant insect-like enemies are visible near a dirt path. In the distance, a tall stone tower rises above the trees, while a large airship floats in the sky. The game HUD shows a mini-map with red enemy markers in the bottom-left, while the bottom-right displays ability icons mapped to controller buttons. The character’s portrait, HP, EP, and CP gauges appear at the top-right of the screen.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a JRPG, just got released on Steam—and this is a big deal because this game is to PC what Final Fantasy VII was to PlayStation.

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If Final Fantasy VII is The Beatles, then Trails in the Sky is The Velvet Underground

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If Final Fantasy VII is The Beatles, then Trails in the Sky is The Velvet Underground.

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Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum just got a full release on Steam—and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but it might be one of the most innovative games ...

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A screenshot from a video game showing a minimalist, blueprint-style apartment layout in teal and white. At the center is a small yellow character with a wide green weapon or object slung over their shoulder. To the right is a dialogue box with a grainy image of a dog-like face labeled “The Concierge.” The conversation displayed includes lines such as: The Concierge: “Hellooo hun! Guess what, I’m here to visit my FAVORITE agent.” You: “Get out of my apartment!” The Concierge: “Your apartment? It’s company property, hun. None of this is yours.” The dialogue continues with the Concierge congratulating the player for completing a mission and reminding them, “The road to happiness is paved with obedience.” Below the dialogue are two player choice options: “Who says that?” and “Then who do you obey?” On the left side of the screen, various stats, bars, and labels are displayed, such as “Uneducable Drone,” “Brockman,” and “Attenuate Affairs,” alongside character levels, numbers, and abbreviations.

Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum just got a full release on Steam—and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but it might be one of the most innovative games I’ve ever played. A top-down stealth shooter with hacking at its core, it pulls tricks I’ve never seen done this well.

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Game & Watch Gallery 2 (1997) for Game Boy Color

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A person is holding a Game Boy cartridge of Game & Watch Gallery 2. The cartridge has a yellow price sticker on top that reads “$4.99.” The label artwork shows Mario, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Toad, and other Nintendo characters alongside illustrated scenes from classic Game & Watch handheld games. The rating “E for Everyone” is visible in the bottom left corner.

Game & Watch Gallery 2 (1997) for Game Boy Color

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Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition just hit Steam—and I wish this franchise had been given more respect

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A fantasy-themed match-3 RPG battle screen. On the left, the player character Melfra (a pink-haired mage) has 54/54 health, 107 gold, and spells “Ice Bolt” and “Channel Water” ready. On the right, the opponent Young Knight on horseback has 20/26 health, wearing chainmail with abilities “Divine Right” and “Thrust.” The center grid shows colorful match-3 tiles—red fire gems, green triangles, blue water gems, yellow lightning gems, purple stars, skulls, and gold coins—arranged in rows. The highlighted move on the right side indicates a potential yellow lightning gem match. Turn counter at the top reads “Turn: 7,” under the battle title “Queen’s Guard Trial.”

Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition just hit Steam—and I wish this franchise had been given more respect.

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Easy Delivery Co, an open-world delivery game, just hit Steam today—and yes, it stars a cat driving a tiny kei truck around a snowy mountain town

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A small white delivery truck drives along a snow-covered road, carrying two large strapped crates in its bed. The scene has a pixelated, low-resolution art style. Tall pine trees line the left side of the road, while to the right is a frozen lake with a red barn nearby. In the misty background, a red beacon light glows faintly on a hill, adding to the wintry, atmospheric mood.

Easy Delivery Co, an open-world delivery game, just hit Steam today—and yes, it stars a cat driving a tiny kei truck around a snowy mountain town.

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Skygard Arena, a turn-based tactical RPG, has just landed on Steam—and it’s a bigger package than its title lets on

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A tactical turn-based strategy game screenshot showing a battle on a crystal-lit grid map at night. The interface displays five heroes at the top, each with their health bars, while the player’s active character—Na Jima—is highlighted at the bottom left with 100/130 HP. The grid is marked in red, showing the area of effect for an ability called Stellar Arrow, which deals 69 damage to two enemies standing in its path. One enemy drops to 0/50 HP, while another is left with 46/130 HP. The board is decorated with glowing blue crystals, ruined stone columns, and torchlit pedestals. At the bottom of the screen, action icons show available abilities including Primary, Secondaries, and an Ultimate. The mission tracker in the top right shows the score: Classic AI with 15 points vs. the player with 16 points.

Skygard Arena, a turn-based tactical RPG, has just landed on Steam—and it’s a bigger package than its title lets on.

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Illarion dedicated Roleplay MMO

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Alright, so picture this: You know how most MMOs slap "RP server" as an afterthought? Like, here's your sword, go stab dragons, oh and I guess you can emote at people sometimes.

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Curious, I wanted to see if ChatGPT 5 could replace me—so I asked it to review Super Mario Bros

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Curious, I wanted to see if ChatGPT 5 could replace me—so I asked it to review Super Mario Bros.

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Formula Legends just dropped on Steam—and no, this barebones racer is not officially licensed

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A rainy Formula 1-style racing game screenshot showing cars kicking up water spray on a wet track. The player, marked as "SKA," is in 13th place out of 14 racers. The HUD shows lap 1 of 12, speed at 159 km/h, and a mini-map of the circuit in the bottom left corner. The rain effects blur the screen with water streaks and droplets, adding a heavy storm atmosphere. The stands are packed with pixelated spectators, while banners on the right read “Embraze.”

Formula Legends just dropped on Steam—and no, this barebones racer is not officially licensed.

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I’ve never spent a single dollar on Epic Games Store—yet I have over 100 games there from their giveaways

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I’ve never spent a single dollar on Epic Games Store—yet I have over 100 games there from their giveaways. Free is free, and I’ll never apologize for padding my library at no cost.

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ARC SEED, a turn-based strategy mech game, just hit full release on Steam today—and I’m torn on it

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A pixel art tactical strategy game screen showing a futuristic city grid under attack by giant mechs. The player controls Nicole Ceti (top left portrait, 8/24 HP) with three energy points, facing two enemy mechs on the right side of the city. Buildings, roads, and a park are visible on the grid, with red tiles marking enemy attack zones. At the bottom, the player’s available cards include Gravitas, Artillery, Rocket, Black Hole Burst, and Beam Knife. Options on the right allow undoing a move or ending the turn.

ARC SEED, a turn-based strategy mech game, just hit full release on Steam today—and I’m torn on it.

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DeadWire, a 2D top-down shooter, was just released on Steam—and it wears its Hotline Miami influence like a badge

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DeadWire, a 2D top-down shooter, was just released on Steam—and it wears its Hotline Miami influence like a badge.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider is 90% off until September 29th

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Rise of the Tomb Raider is 90% off until September 29th.

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Game & Watch Multi Screen: Life Boat (1983)

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A person holds a Nintendo Game & Watch handheld unit titled Life Boat. The clamshell case is bright orange with a brushed metal faceplate. The artwork shows a panicked castaway clinging to a palm tree as smoke billows behind him, with another character stranded on a raft. The words “GAME & WATCH Nintendo” appear in the top left, while “LIFE BOAT” is centered at the bottom. The label “MULTI SCREEN” is printed in the lower-right corner.

Game & Watch Multi Screen: Life Boat (1983).

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Virtua Fighter Remix (1996) for Windows 95

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Screenshot from the fighting game Virtua Fighter 2. On the left is Akira, crouched in a defensive stance wearing a ripped blue gi and white headband. On the right is Jeffry, standing shirtless with dreadlocks, white pants, and red wristbands, ready to strike. The desert stage in the background shows orange rock formations under a clear blue sky. The interface at the top shows health bars—Akira nearly full, Jeffry nearly empty—with the timer counting down at 18 seconds. The bottom left reads “ROUND 2,” and the bottom right shows elapsed match time.

Virtua Fighter Remix (1996) for Windows 95.

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Whenever I bring up the pros and cons of technical formats, there’s always that one guy who sighs and says, “Why can’t we just enjoy things?

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Whenever I bring up the pros and cons of technical formats, there’s always that one guy who sighs and says, “Why can’t we just enjoy things?”

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Lost Skies, an open world base building game, just came out of Early Access and got its full release on Steam

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A stylized video game scene set in a partially collapsed stone-and-wood structure with repeating archways. A character with red hair is mid-swing on a rope, moving toward the open sky framed by the arches. Another character stands farther ahead, watching or waiting. Sunlight shines through the gaps, casting sharp shadows on the grey stone and brown beams. The background shows clouds and distant green hills, creating a sense of openness beyond the ruins.

Lost Skies, an open world base building game, just came out of Early Access and got its full release on Steam.

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Flick Shot Rogues, a turn-based roguelite that swaps grid movement for pure flick physics, just launched on Steam today

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A colorful, cartoonish strategy game screenshot set on a tropical island battlefield. The arena is surrounded by red cliffs, palm trees, and water on the lower left and right edges. In the center, circular icons mark character positions and attack ranges. On the left, a character with a buzzsaw and book stands on a platform, outlined by red targeting arcs. Across the sandy field are crab-like enemies, one wielding a cannon, another hiding in a shell. On the right, a purple, misty figure glows with swirling energy. Dashed lines and circular indicators show planned attack and movement paths. The user interface displays health bars, ability icons, timers, and character portraits at the corners.

Flick Shot Rogues, a turn-based roguelite that swaps grid movement for pure flick physics, just launched on Steam today.

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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor—the rogue-like bullet hell auto-shooter spin-off of DRG—has just blasted out of Early Access and into full release on ...

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A top-down view of gameplay from a sci-fi action game, showing a heavily armored dwarf-like character in the center firing weapons in a cave swarming with insectoid aliens. Bright muzzle flashes and damage numbers (65, 98, 146) fill the screen as enemies crowd in. Glowing crystals and mineral nodes line the cavern walls. At the top, mission text reads “DRAW OUT THE ELITE” with a secondary objective “COLLECT BOOLO CAP 3/12.” A green radar minimap is visible in the upper left, and the player’s health bar (HP 219/225) with weapon icons is displayed along the bottom.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor—the rogue-like bullet hell auto-shooter spin-off of DRG—has just blasted out of Early Access and into full release on Steam.

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DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes, a 2D precision platformer, just left Early Access and finally hit full release on Steam

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A pixel-art 2D platformer level set against a blue sky and ocean backdrop. On the left, floating grassy platforms hang in the air, one with spikes on top. On the right, a character explodes in flames after hitting an enemy on a block ledge, while several red, angry-faced blob creatures patrol nearby. Above, more ledges are lined with spikes. At the top of the screen, three player avatars with timers are displayed, showing names “Offline,” “Baby Duka,” and “Nightmare Fuel.” The level is labeled “The Swamp Palace.”

DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes, a 2D precision platformer, just left Early Access and finally hit full release on Steam.

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Today only, Press Any Button is free on Steam—you can grab it, keep it forever, and play it as long as Valve doesn’t pull the plug on Steam itself

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Today only, Press Any Button is free on Steam—you can grab it, keep it forever, and play it as long as Valve doesn’t pull the plug on Steam itself.

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Mini Games Retro 90s just landed on Steam—a full collection of LCD handheld throwbacks straight out of the 80s and 90s

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A red handheld electronic game console device with black side grips. On its screen: a pixel-style car racing game, showing a road receding into the distance, guardrails on sides, pixel cars and a “Game Over” message. Below the screen is text that reads “CAR RACING,” and there are yellow buttons on either side and two smaller yellow buttons below. Decorative racing graphics (checkered flag, race-cars) and musical note icons flank the top border.

Mini Games Retro 90s just landed on Steam—a full collection of LCD handheld throwbacks straight out of the 80s and 90s.

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XIII (2003) for GameCube

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A person holds up a copy of XIII (Thirteen) for the Nintendo GameCube. The game’s cover art shows comic book–style characters, including a man pointing a revolver, a stern-looking older man, and a woman in a red dress. The title “XIII” dominates the center with the subtitle “thirteen” above it. The Ubisoft logo is at the bottom right. A price sticker reading “$7” is affixed to the top right of the case. In the background, shelves filled with Wii, GameCube, and Xbox 360 game cases are visible.

XIII (2003) for GameCube.

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Henry Halfhead, a casual sandbox adventure game, was just released on Steam

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A colourful 3D-rendered nursery play area filled with oversized baby toys. There’s a rainbow xylophone with mallets, wooden blocks scattered across the floor, a set of alphabet cubes, and a stacking ring puzzle. On the left sits a crib with a dangling mobile of stars, clouds, and a rainbow. In the foreground, a baby with a purple bow peeks up through a shape-sorting toy table. The entire scene is enclosed by a pastel playpen fence, with doodles scribbled across the floor in the background.

Henry Halfhead, a casual sandbox adventure game, was just released on Steam. It also launched today on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

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Midnight Yammy | 8-Bit Trickster Show just launched on Steam—and yes, this is the real deal

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A pixel-art game scene showing a multi-level dungeon or fortress layout with a 2-D side-view. The walls are made of grey blocks, with red brick platforms and purple ladders. There are small doors and crates placed on different levels. A pinkish player character with light hair stands on an upper left platform. Blue tiles or water patterns fill the background behind the walls. Arrows on the left and right edges indicate possible movement or screen edges.

Midnight Yammy | 8-Bit Trickster Show just launched on Steam—and yes, this is the real deal. A brand-new NES homebrew, bundled with a genuine .nes ROM you can drop into your emulator of choice or even run on original NTSC hardware. None of that faux-retro Unity shader nonsense.

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Mission X (1983, Intellivision)—a licensed port of Data East’s arcade Mission-X published by Mattel Electronics

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Screenshot of Mission X on the Intellivision. The screen shows a top-down battlefield with a large blue river cutting through the middle, crossed by a small red bridge. Yellow-and-black striped rectangles mark enemy bases on either side, while white stick-figure soldiers and black aircraft icons represent opposing forces. The terrain is green with blocky patches of trees and fields, all rendered in simple Intellivision pixel graphics.

Mission X (1983, Intellivision)—a licensed port of Data East’s arcade Mission-X published by Mattel Electronics.

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Into the Evernight, a turn-based tactical RPG, just arrived on Steam

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A pixel-art RPG battle screen shows a party of four characters facing off against a colossal floating skull and skeletal hands labeled “Giant Skeletal Hand.” The battlefield is a grey tiled grid with black voids and a white dead tree. At the bottom, portraits of the four heroes display their HP and WD meters, while the top HUD lists the boss’s stats (HP 100, WD 100, attack 125, magic 70, defense 135, resistance 120). The player’s current selection highlights a shield skill called “Blitz.” The retro aesthetic recalls 16-bit dungeon crawlers and tactical RPGs.

Into the Evernight, a turn-based tactical RPG, just arrived on Steam. It’s retro-styled and choice-driven, with branching paths and multiple endings that hinge on the decisions you make.

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Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder has just marched out of Early Access and into full release on Steam

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A large fortified city in a strategy video game, viewed from above. The city is enclosed by tall stone walls with red-roofed towers and a main gate at the center. Inside the walls are rows of houses, lush green palm trees, aqueducts, and larger civic buildings, including domed structures and temples. Outside the walls, an organized army is preparing for battle—lined ranks of infantry stand in formation, supported by multiple catapults and siege engines on a sandy plain dotted with trees. The scene conveys a tense moment before an impending siege.

Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder has just marched out of Early Access and into full release on Steam.

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The original Combat Mission Trilogy, a turn-based strategy game, was just re-released on PC via Steam—and wargaming history has just been unearthed

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A group of Canadian soldiers ride on Sherman tanks along a dirt road at sunset in Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord. The Canadian Red Ensign flag is raised beside the column. Infantry in brown uniforms march alongside while an armored scout car leads the way through a lightly forested landscape. The game’s early-2000s 3D graphics show blocky character models, but the scene conveys the sense of a full unit advancing into battle.

The original Combat Mission Trilogy, a turn-based strategy game, was just re-released on PC via Steam—and wargaming history has just been unearthed.

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Red Thread just left Early Access and hit full release today on Steam

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Colorful board game–style interface from a cozy video game. At the center, a player character stands beneath a large ornate bell-shaped structure, surrounded by green parkland with a fountain and trees. The map branches out into different districts—rows of dark city buildings with glowing windows at the top, a festival street with brick buildings to the right, and a marketplace with stalls and carts at the bottom left. The screen shows four movement cards at the bottom labeled “Stroll (1–3),” “Jog (2–6),” “Sprint (2–12),” and “Move 3.” The interface also displays coins (100), a day marker (Mon, 1/1), and a hand-shaped cursor pointing at the map. Bright, whimsical art style with pastel colors and cartoon-like characters.

Red Thread just left Early Access and hit full release today on Steam. This one’s a narrative strategy card game with rogue-lite elements, published by Rosae Ex Ludis and developed by Alchemist Bunny Boutique—their first Steam release.

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Letters to Arralla just hit Steam, and it’s one of those cozy 3D RPGs that instantly makes you curious about how deep the charm goes

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A screenshot from a cozy, cartoon-style video game showing two anthropomorphic produce characters talking in front of a wooden post office building. On the left is the player character, a smiling turnip with leafy greens sprouting from its head, carrying a small brown satchel. On the right is Maureen, an orange pepper-like character with green feet and a cheerful face. Dialogue boxes float above their heads: the player asks, “So what do I do first?” while Maureen replies, “Welcome to the post office! We run a relatively state of the art system here.” The environment features warm colors, soft lighting, and a quaint rural village setting.

Letters to Arralla just hit Steam, and it’s one of those cozy 3D RPGs that instantly makes you curious about how deep the charm goes.

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Top 10 Girl Games That Shaped the Universe

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Top 10 Girl Games That Shaped the Universe.

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Indie devs aren’t happy with Silksong’s surprise release

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Indie devs aren’t happy with Silksong’s surprise release.

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House of the Dead Remake on PC, running through my Legion Go and docked to the TV

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A television screen displays the main menu of The House of the Dead: Remake. The background shows a laboratory scene tinted in red, with a grotesque humanoid figure posed crucifixion-style on the left. The game’s title appears in stylized, blood-splattered letters at the center: “The House of the Dead Remake.” Menu options are listed below the title in red text: Continue, New Campaign, Statistics, Leaderboard, Gallery, Options, and Quit. On the right, a blue zombie illustration looms over the menu. At the bottom, developer logos for Forever Entertainment, MegaPixel Studio, and SEGA are visible, along with an “Accept” prompt.

House of the Dead Remake on PC, running through my Legion Go and docked to the TV.

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Cardamom: A Musical Visual Novel just dropped on Steam today

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A cartoon-style scene shows a girl with pink hair tied in a bun, wearing a green sweater, tan skirt, and black boots, standing in the middle of a cluttered room. She looks uncertain while touching her head. Beside her is a small white cat with large pink eyes. The desk on the left has a laptop, books, and scattered papers, while the floor is littered with more papers and an overturned chair. A lamp leans against the right wall, with a blanket draped over it. Green text bubbles label possible actions: “Rub on Desk,” “Knead Dress,” and “Paw Open-Mic Flyer.” The entire room is shaded in muted green tones, giving it a flat, hand-drawn aesthetic.

Cardamom: A Musical Visual Novel just dropped on Steam today.

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008) for the Nintendo Wii

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A person holds a copy of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for the Nintendo Wii. The cover art shows the game’s protagonist, Starkiller, wielding a red lightsaber in each hand while unleashing a powerful Force attack against surrounding stormtroopers. The logo features the word “FORCE” crackling with blue electricity. The game is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB and published by LucasArts. A price sticker in the top right corner reads “$9.95.” In the background, various other Wii game cases are neatly arranged on a shelf.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008) for the Nintendo Wii.

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Here’s the latest batch of free Prime Gaming titles

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Here’s the latest batch of free Prime Gaming titles.

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Vampires Dawn: Deceit of Heretics (2007), a mobile game, is one of those games that should not exist—and yet it does

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A retro-style RPG scene inside a two-story house. The top floor has a bed, bookshelf, and desk, while the bottom floor shows a small living area with tables and chairs. A man is standing in a doorway at the center, facing two characters: a woman with red hair and a young girl with pigtails. A dialogue box at the bottom reads, “Elisa: That’s not your dad anymore!!!”

Vampires Dawn: Deceit of Heretics (2007), a mobile game, is one of those games that should not exist—and yet it does.

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No, I’m not a Human, a story-rich horror game where choices matter, was just released today on Steam

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A surreal, horror-themed video game scene. In the foreground, the player’s hand holds a revolver aimed at a ghostly blue woman with long black hair and a blank stare, dressed in a white robe. Behind her, two distorted, unsettling human figures sit on a couch in a dimly lit living room. A black dialogue box with glowing green text reads: “Take my soul.” The atmosphere is eerie and unsettling, with warped character proportions and a grim, unnatural vibe.

No, I’m not a Human, a story-rich horror game where choices matter, was just released today on Steam.

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RAM: Random Access Mayhem, a wildly inventive rogue-like top-down shooter, is now out of Early Access and was just released today on Steam

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Screenshot of a pixel-art cyberpunk action game. The player is in a dark, top-down industrial room with neon blue panels, consoles, and barrels. Explosions and bullets fill the screen as the player character, outlined in red, fires at enemies. The score "1554" dominates the top-left corner in large orange numbers. Text logs on the left show "STEELTOE KILL: +50." At the bottom left, a jagged red health bar is partially depleted. On the bottom right, a small green creature sits above orange-red ability icons and a segmented stamina or energy gauge. The scene is chaotic, with debris, sparks, and pixelated carnage spreading across the room.

RAM: Random Access Mayhem, a wildly inventive rogue-like top-down shooter, is now out of Early Access and was just released today on Steam.

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Trailer Park Tycoon: Raccoon Ranch, a trading, farming, and life sim, just released on Steam today

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A 3D-rendered video game scene showing a wooden pier extending into a calm blue body of water. Two characters stand on the dock: one is a human player character, and the other is an anthropomorphic cat named Caspian, wearing an orange sweater and a straw hat with a purple band. A dialogue box at the bottom reads: “Caspian: Hahaha, yeah, there are some characters like that around here. But relax, I’m normal.” On-screen prompts include “PRESS E” above the player, a currency counter showing $787 in the top left, and a time/day tracker (7:21, 4 days) in the top right. In the distance, a sandy beach with scattered objects and a road lined with stylized orange and green trees is visible.

Trailer Park Tycoon: Raccoon Ranch, a trading, farming, and life sim, just released on Steam today.

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LEGO Voyagers, a co-op adventure built by Light Brick Studio, just dropped on Steam today—and not everyone is thrilled

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A bright, stylized digital landscape built entirely out of LEGO-like blocks. The scene depicts grassy plateaus rising above a river of blue water, with blocky cliffs and scattered toy-like trees. In the distance, futuristic structures and towers glow in the morning sun. A golden ring hovers mid-air, suggesting a platforming challenge. In the foreground, mechanical arms with dangling block weights stand beside a cylindrical tower, adding an industrial touch to the otherwise playful environment. The whole image has a soft, dreamlike lighting, blending toy realism with video game aesthetics.

LEGO Voyagers, a co-op adventure built by Light Brick Studio, just dropped on Steam today—and not everyone is thrilled.

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Elohim Eternal II: Son of Man, a science-fantasy JRPG, just dropped on Steam today

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A battle screen from a turn-based RPG featuring giant mechs. The background is a rocky desert with mountains in the distance. At the center, a large red armored mech with glowing eyes wields an electrified warhammer, crackling with green energy. On the right side, a close-up portrait of the same mech shows more detail in its angular design and glowing red eyes. At the bottom, two circular status portraits display allied mechs: one red mech with sharp features (HP 4700, AP 300, TP 19) and one gold-toned mech with a visor-like faceplate (HP 4523, AP 300, TP 17). A command menu in the middle offers options for “Techniques” and “Programs.”

Elohim Eternal II: Son of Man, a science-fantasy JRPG, just dropped on Steam today. This is the direct sequel to Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code—a game that earned itself excellent reviews and a loyal little fanbase.

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Greedland, a top-down twin-stick shooter, just left Early Access and now has its full release on Steam

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Top-down view of a chaotic sci-fi battle on a desert planet. A central mech fires energy blasts and projects a glowing, rainbow-tinted shield dome while swarms of giant scorpion-like aliens close in from all sides. Bright laser beams, explosions, and multicolored projectiles crisscross the screen, contrasting with the brown sandy terrain and scattered rocks. The mech appears heavily armed with dual cannons, holding back hordes of both massive armored creatures and smaller insectoid enemies.

Greedland, a top-down twin-stick shooter, just left Early Access and now has its full release on Steam.

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Super Stream-Bara, a precision platformer with a twist, was just released on Steam

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A pixel-art video game scene shows a capybara character named "Kulfon" standing near a glowing blue torch inside a crumbling temple. To the left, a massive flaming boulder rolls forward, filling the corridor with bright yellow and orange explosions. Hanging vines, cracked stone pillars, and beams of sunlight breaking through the walls give the temple an ancient atmosphere. On the left side of the screen, a streaming overlay displays the capybara avatar with headphones and a controller, 74 health points, 105 coins, and a live chat feed full of excited reactions like “POG” and “LET’S GO BABY.” On the bottom right, controls for movement, jumping, aiming, and rope mechanics are displayed.

Super Stream-Bara, a precision platformer with a twist, was just released on Steam.

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Little Witch in the Woods, a casual magic simulator, just left Early Access yesterday and is now fully released on Steam

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A pixel art scene of a small wooden witch’s cottage in the middle of a forest clearing. The cottage has a steep dark roof with a crooked chimney, circular window, and antlers mounted above the door. A young witch wearing a hat and cloak stands in front of the door on a winding dirt path lined with tall glowing blue flowers. To the left are garden beds full of white blossoms and pink flowers, a wooden bench with a cloth draped over it, and a sack leaning against a planter. To the right is a carved jack-o’-lantern resting on a stone, surrounded by more flowers, trees, and a small statue. The entire setting feels whimsical and cozy, blending rustic fantasy with magical charm.

Little Witch in the Woods, a casual magic simulator, just left Early Access yesterday and is now fully released on Steam.

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Apache Longbow (1995), one of the most important helicopter sims ever made, has just been re-released on Steam

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First-person cockpit view from a retro helicopter combat simulator. The canopy framing is visible, with two mounted radar screens and instrument gauges below. A green HUD overlays the landscape ahead, showing targeting reticles, compass, range markers, and tactical data. The display identifies an M113 APC as the selected target, marked “Out of Range,” while “Chain Gun: 1200” is armed. Radar screens track enemy and friendly positions, and a small digital display reads “INCOMING 1-3.” The terrain outside is flat green fields leading to distant brown hills under a bright blue sky.

Apache Longbow (1995), one of the most important helicopter sims ever made, has just been re-released on Steam.

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The History Channel: Battle of Britain – World War II 1940, a flight simulator originally released in 2003, has just been re-released—on Steam as of ...

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The History Channel: Battle of Britain – World War II 1940, a flight simulator originally released in 2003, has just been re-released—on Steam as of yesterday.

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Pure (2008) for Windows XP is one of Disney’s most expensive video game misfires

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A player riding a red ATV launches off a massive dirt ramp in a racing game, soaring high above a scenic landscape with lakes, cliffs, and castles below. Other racers can be seen mid-air in the distance, while sailboats dot the water far below. Game HUD elements display race stats, including lap progress, position, and a speed boost indicator.

Did you know Disney once published an ATV racing game? Yeah—Disney. The same company that gives us princesses and endless Marvel spinoffs was, for a brief and shiny moment, trying to be a serious video game publisher.

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Atomic Bomberman (1997) for PC

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A person holds a jewel case copy of Atomic Bomberman for Windows PC. The cover shows a 3D-rendered Bomberman character in dark blue armor with a stern expression, standing in front of an orange fireball explosion. The title “Atomic Bomberman” is displayed at the top with a lit cartoon bomb incorporated into the lettering. A label reads “Multiplayer Mayhem.” The bottom of the case shows the Interplay logo and the words “Action Arcade.” Shelves of other video game cases are visible blurred in the background.

Atomic Bomberman (1997) for PC.

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Flying Tiger (1992) is a Korean shoot-'em-up disguised as a Japanese arcade cabinet

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A classic vertical-scrolling shoot-’em-up arcade game screenshot. At the bottom center, a blue player ship fires a wide stream of green energy bullets upward. Explosions and enemy fireballs fill the middle of the screen as several purple insect-like enemy ships with glowing pink wings attack in formation. A large metallic structure sits to the right side of the screen, while small orange bullets approach from the left. Score, best score, and a “2P START” prompt are displayed at the top in retro pixel font.

Flying Tiger (1992) is a Korean shoot-'em-up disguised as a Japanese arcade cabinet.

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Farmiga, a farming simulator for the Commodore Amiga, is coming soon!

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Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (2019) for Nintendo Switch

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A person is holding a Nintendo Switch game case for Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. The cover features colorful anime-style artwork with the main character Oliver in the center, raising a wand while surrounded by companions and fantastical creatures. The Bandai Namco Entertainment logo appears in the bottom right corner. Behind the case, shelves of neatly arranged Wii game cases are visible, along with more games stored below.

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (2019) for Nintendo Switch.

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Man legally relaunches Dungeon Rampage, a shut-down Facebook game, after contacting original team

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Read this online and thought it was a nice story of video game preservation/resurrection.

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Cozy Organizer just dropped on Steam today---and don’t let the name fool you—this isn’t merely “cozy

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Three colorful cartoon vending machines stand side by side outdoors. The blue machine on the left is topped with a smiling orange octopus holding a star key, and it contains a rice ball, chips, a green bottle, and some drinks. The purple machine in the middle shows bread, snacks, drinks, and coffee cups, with a cracked display and doodle-like decorations including a fish and cat face. The pink machine on the right has a lounging gray cat on top, snacks like croissants, chips, an apple, and yogurt inside, with whimsical designs including a snake and a cat face blowing clouds near the bottom. Colorful bottles and packages are scattered around the machines.

Cozy Organizer just dropped on Steam today---and don’t let the name fool you—this isn’t merely “cozy.”

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Misty Judgment just hit full release on Steam yesterday—after a short stint in Early Access—and it might be the best FMV murder mystery in years

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A brightly lit classroom with large windows showing greenery outside. Six students in school uniforms are scattered around white tables stacked high with books and papers. A pink stuffed rabbit toy lies on one of the tables alongside a folded jacket. Two girls in plaid skirts and sweaters stand by the windows, one with her arms crossed as the other speaks to her. On the left, two students sit across from each other, while another girl sits nearby with her arms folded. On the right, a boy sits with a book in his hands. Behind them, bookshelves display various books and decorations, including balloons and gold foil letters that spell “HAPPY YEAR.”

Misty Judgment just hit full release on Steam yesterday—after a short stint in Early Access—and it might be the best FMV murder mystery in years.

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Video games don’t cause gun violence

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Video games don’t cause gun violence. The evidence is overwhelming.

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If Silksong was made by other companies...

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It drives me nuts that this Simpsons arcade cab is nothing more than a bare Windows box—unregistered, stretched out at 16:9 instead of 4:3, and not ...

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Lisa Simpson sits in a school music class playing her saxophone with her eyes closed in concentration. Behind her, two girls in matching magenta dresses and hair bows play flutes, while a boy in a green shirt plays clarinet. The bright cartoon scene has thick outlines and saturated colors, typical of The Simpsons.

It drives me nuts that this Simpsons arcade cab is nothing more than a bare Windows box—unregistered, stretched out at 16:9 instead of 4:3, and not even a scanline filter in sight.

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Hey, it’s Crazy Taxi for PlayStation 2!

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A person holds up a PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits copy of Crazy Taxi published by Acclaim and developed by Sega. The yellow cover features the game’s logo with a flaming tire. A $9.99 price sticker is on the upper right corner. Behind it, Wii and Wii U game cases are lined up neatly on a shelf.

Hey, it’s Crazy Taxi for PlayStation 2!<br/><br/>This one can’t touch the Dreamcast original—no Offspring, no Bad Religion, just replacement tracks that don’t quite hit the same. Still, it gets the adrenaline going.<br/><br/>I’ve also got it on PC, which has slightly better music than this PS2 port… though nothing ever matches the Dreamcast blasting “Ya ya ya ya ya!” while you’re tearing through the city.<br/><br/>@videogames

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Alien Stars (2005) is a Belarusian time machine disguised as a video game

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Vertical-scrolling shoot-’em-up game screen showing a blue spaceship firing upwards at a large mechanical boss enemy in the center, which is exploding. The background depicts fiery clouds and steel scaffolding. On the left HUD, “MISSION 1 CRAVING FOR WAR” is displayed with weapon and health indicators, while the right HUD shows the score (8270) and collected power-ups.

Alien Stars (2005) is a Belarusian time machine disguised as a video game.

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Beyond Sunset, a neon-drenched cyberpunk boomer shooter, just slashed out of Early Access and into full release on Steam today

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Screenshot from a retro-styled cyberpunk FPS. The player is in a neon-lit alleyway, aiming a futuristic submachine gun at a pixelated gangster wearing a suit and fedora who’s firing back with bright yellow muzzle flashes. Health and ammo counters sit in the HUD’s lower corners, styled like old DOS shooters but sharper—showing 100 health, 8 grenades, and 32/150 rounds. The environment is drenched in purples and blues: cracked concrete walls, glowing streetlamps, chain-link fencing, and graffiti splashed in red and yellow. In the distance, more enemies wait under the glow of magenta and orange lights, giving the whole scene a mix of 90s Build engine vibes and modern indie flair. Rain falls lightly, adding atmosphere without obscuring the chunky pixels.

Beyond Sunset, a neon-drenched cyberpunk boomer shooter, just slashed out of Early Access and into full release on Steam today.

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Square: Trial And Error, a 2D puzzle RPG, is the worst game I’ve played all year

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Retro-styled puzzle game screen with gray tiled pathways, red dots marking puzzle points, and rows of white stone statues blocking movement. The player’s red triangular marker sits near the lower left beside a green-outlined exit arrow. The HUD at the top shows “SCORE: 557,” “Level: Finish,” “Restarts: 19,” and a timer at 42 seconds. The maze features narrow corridors, gaps of black void, and a purple liquid pool on the left edge.

Square: Trial And Error, a 2D puzzle RPG, is the worst game I’ve played all year. And it’s not even close.

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Wolf Knight Memoir, a 2D Metroidvania, just dropped today on Steam

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A pixel-art 2D action platformer scene set against an orange sunset sky. The player character, wielding a red sword, stands near the bottom center, just past a row of vertical fireballs. Above, two enemy creatures with spiky hair and weapons patrol grassy platforms. The battlefield is littered with skeletons, swords, and ruins, while tattered banners hang in the background. A small minimap is displayed in the upper right corner, and a green health bar sits at the bottom left.

Wolf Knight Memoir, a 2D Metroidvania, just dropped today on Steam.

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Gloomy Eyes, a cinematic adventure game, was released today on Steam

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A dimly lit, surreal dining room inside a crumbling house. At the center sits a long table draped in a tattered cloth, cluttered with goblets, bottles, a skull, and tarnished cutlery. Two skeletons occupy the high-backed chairs, frozen in the act of a meal. Strange blue-skinned humanoid figures slouch around the edges, one bent forward in exhaustion. A chandelier of bones hangs overhead while spotlights cut through the gloom, illuminating the eerie scene. Cobwebs cling to the rafters, giant spiders crawl on the walls, and a grandfather clock ticks ominously near a roaring fireplace. In the back, a doll-like child character with oversized eyes and pale hair stands stiffly, watching from the shadows. The floorboards are broken and uneven, patched with planks, and beneath them yawns an abyss. Candles drip wax onto the decaying wood, sealing the room in a haunted, theatrical atmosphere.

Gloomy Eyes, a cinematic adventure game, was released today on Steam.

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Bratz Rhythm & Style, a fashion-runway rhythm game, just launched on Steam

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Four stylized cartoon girls perform on a neon-lit stage with purple and blue geometric shapes in the background. Below them, a four-lane rhythm game interface shows falling star-shaped notes and score indicators for each player. The far-left lane shows a high score and a 21-note streak, while the far-right player has just missed a note. Each lane has bright colors and glowing effects, with “Perfect” and “Miss” judgments appearing mid-play.

Bratz Rhythm & Style, a fashion-runway rhythm game, just launched on Steam.

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Centipede for the Atari 5200—running on my Raspberry Pi arcade cabinet

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Arcade cabinet screen showing the game Centipede running in attract mode. The display reads “ONE PLAYER STANDARD PLAY” in white text at the center, with the player’s ship visible at the bottom of the playfield. Brightly colored mushroom sprites in orange and green scatter across a black background, while segmented centipede enemies crawl from the top toward the bottom. The control panel of the cabinet is partially visible, featuring multiple arcade buttons and a joystick.

Centipede for the Atari 5200—running on my Raspberry Pi arcade cabinet.

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Maniac Mind, an 80s-inspired CRPG, was just released on Steam

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Maniac Mind, an 80s-inspired CRPG, was just released on Steam.

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Chrono Gear: Warden of Time just hit Steam today—and I was not prepared for how much this feels like a hack‑’n‑slash Sonic game

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A pixel-art platformer screenshot featuring an anime-style swordswoman mid-jump inside a gothic cathedral filled with blue ice and stained glass. The central gameplay action shows the character leaping toward a green, suspended crystal platform, framed by glowing stone columns and purple-blue windows. HUD elements include a health bar, music meter, timer (00'58"09), and note count (28). On the left side, four anime portraits of female characters are stacked vertically. On the right side, a large close-up of another anime girl with glasses and a ribbon appears, slightly overlaid with light streaks. The overall aesthetic blends fantasy, rhythm, and gothic architecture.

Chrono Gear: Warden of Time just hit Steam today—and I was not prepared for how much this feels like a hack‑’n‑slash Sonic game.

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Skyline Bowling dropped on Steam today—and it’s the best casual bowling game on PC

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Four split-screen views from a brightly colored virtual skee-ball or arcade bowling game. Each lane has a yellow track leading up to a scoring area with circular holes labeled with points. Player 1 (leftmost panel) is mid-throw, holding a green bowling ball, aiming toward a "10" hole; scoreboard above shows 10 points from a strike. Player 2’s lane (second panel) is filled with confetti and a glowing “STRIKE!” sign, confirming a perfect throw. Player 3 (third panel) shows a stylized ball in motion just before reaching the target, with zero points yet. Player 4 (rightmost panel) is mid-swing with a blue ball, a white targeting line projecting toward the pins, and a countdown timer showing "05". The scene takes place in a stylized urban environment with tall buildings visible through the windows.

Skyline Bowling dropped on Steam today—and it’s the best casual bowling game on PC.

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Finally got most of my video game collection up on these shelves, and it feels good to see it all in one place

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A black modular shelving unit filled with rows of video games in standard DVD and Blu-ray cases. The collection is organized by console, with shelves dedicated to Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and other platforms. Some shelves have games stacked upright like books, while others have discs and cases laid horizontally. On the bottom left, there are boxed PC titles and a spindle of loose discs. The bottom right shelf contains more game cases alongside a clear plastic bag. The overall look is that of a large, neatly arranged retro and modern video game collection.

Finally got most of my video game collection up on these shelves, and it feels good to see it all in one place.

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Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare (2014) on Xbox 360

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A person holds an Xbox 360 game case for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare. The cover art shows cartoonish plants battling armored zombies in a colorful action scene. A price sticker in the top-right corner lists the used game at $14.99, with a membership discount price of $13.49. The bottom of the case shows the PopCap and EA logos.

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare (2014) on Xbox 360.

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Wing War (1994)—arcade dogfighter with triplanes and a whole lot of weird ambition

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A screenshot from a cel-shaded dogfighting video game featuring two vintage planes in mid-air combat. The player controls a red Fokker triplane, shown from a third-person perspective, aiming at a rival gray Mustang aircraft. A blue suspension bridge and water fill the background, rendered in a minimalist, low-poly style. HUD elements show both aircraft's health bars, radar, time (084), and options like missile (14 remaining) and smoke (4 remaining). A flashing prompt at the bottom right reads “TURN RIGHT” with a green arrow.

Wing War (1994)—arcade dogfighter with triplanes and a whole lot of weird ambition.

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Borderlands 4 finally dropped on Steam—and immediately faceplanted into a pit of crashes, regret, and disbelief

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A player in a first-person shooter game aims a futuristic blue-and-orange assault rifle at a monstrous alien creature inside a dark cave. The monster is towering, with rocky red skin, glowing red eyes, and multiple writhing tentacles. Bright green energy blasts fire from the creature’s limbs. The cavern is lit by glowing purple crystals and shafts of white light piercing through openings in the rock ceiling. Other alien creatures can be seen lurking in the background.

Borderlands 4 finally dropped on Steam—and immediately faceplanted into a pit of crashes, regret, and disbelief.

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Dead Reset launched today on Steam—an FMV horror game

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An eerie laboratory scene lit in moody blue and red hues. On the left, a large cylindrical tank filled with glowing red liquid contains a tangled, grotesque mass of tentacles and organic matter—suggesting some kind of alien or mutated lifeform. Two older scientists observe it closely: a silver-haired woman in a red lab coat stares intently, while a man in a mustard-yellow jacket leans forward with concern. The background is dark and industrial, with exposed wiring and blurred lab equipment, amplifying the sense of mystery and unease.

Dead Reset launched today on Steam—an FMV horror game. Yes, a genuine one—and it’s got more blood than an ‘80s slasher marathon.

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Baki Hanma: Blood Arena, a 2D fighting game, launched today—on Steam and every console that still breathes

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A brutal fighting game scene in an anime-inspired art style. In the foreground, a muscular bare-chested fighter in red trunks slams a punch into the chest of a towering opponent in a torn white gi. The larger fighter’s face is twisted in rage, blood streaked across his forehead. The wooden arena floor is spattered with blood, while the background shows a roaring crowd holding up signs, the image blurred at the edges to emphasize the violence and chaos of the moment.

Baki Hanma: Blood Arena, a 2D fighting game, launched today—on Steam and every console that still breathes.

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Trasmoz Legends just hit Steam—marking the end of a trilogy that started life on the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum as homebrew

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Screenshot of a retro-style arcade platformer game with pixelated skeletons, coins, ladders, and traps inside a dungeon-like setting. The center screen shows two players navigating platforms while avoiding spikes and enemies. The left border features cartoon art of a skeleton in a red cape with pumpkins, and a knight holding a sword. The right border shows a ghost, another skeleton, and a knight with purple hair, also wielding a sword. High scores and player stats are displayed at the top in white pixel text.

Trasmoz Legends just hit Steam—marking the end of a trilogy that started life on the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum as homebrew.

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Orcdom launched on Steam today—another tower defense game

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A top-down pixel-art tower defense game screen. In the center, a glowing blue crystal is surrounded by a tight ring of defensive turrets and barrels. The outer ring shows enemies swarming in—green, goblin-like creatures with numbers and damage effects appearing above them. Explosions, arrows, and projectiles light up the battlefield as the defenses fire outward. The play area is circular with a dark void around its edges, while clusters of trees and enemies press in from all sides.

Orcdom launched on Steam today—another tower defense game.

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Rule #1 Explained: What “Be Civil” Actually Means

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TL;DR: Disagree with ideas without disrespecting people. Bring receipts. Leave each other with dignity. No pile-ons. No mobs. No manufactured outrage.

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Shape of Dreams just dropped on Steam, and it’s exactly what the title suggests

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Four adventurers clash with glowing, otherworldly monsters in a lava-filled dungeon. The top-down view shows a mage in a blue robe blasting a spider-like creature with a beam of light, while fiery and purple-hued demons close in. Lava pours from cracks in the stone floor, and magical statues glow green and blue in the background. The entire scene is bathed in molten heat and chaotic spell effects.

Shape of Dreams just dropped on Steam, and it’s exactly what the title suggests.

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Monkey Math just hit Steam—and let’s not kid ourselves, it’s Donkey Kong Jr

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A retro-style math puzzle video game screen. At the top, white text shows “COMPLETED: 0” and “ELAPSED: 00:15.” Below, in yellow, it asks “? > 53.” The large number “63” is centered beneath. The main play area shows vertical blue ropes with descending yellow numbers (1–9) hanging on them in columns. At the bottom are four operation symbols—plus, minus, multiply, divide—spread along the edge. A small character with a red question mark above their head stands at the bottom center, facing upward toward the puzzle. The graphics have a pixelated, 8-bit arcade look with a dark background and bright neon outlines.

Monkey Math just hit Steam—and let’s not kid ourselves, it’s Donkey Kong Jr. Math with the serial numbers filed off.

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The Bleakest Keep just came out on Steam—an action roguelike

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First-person screenshot of a retro-styled survival horror game. The player character, holding a bow with an arrow drawn, faces two gaunt, humanoid enemies in a misty courtyard. A large moon shines overhead, with a glowing aurora and a looming castle in the background. The HUD shows coins, weapon parts, health bars, and bow ammunition. Rain falls, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

The Bleakest Keep just came out on Steam—an action roguelike.

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Only 12 people played Adventure of Samsara concurrently on the day of release

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Only 12 people played Adventure of Samsara concurrently on the day of release.

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