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Neon noir PSX-style grindhouse horror adventure The Skin Stapler demo gains massive buzz with positive ratings on Steam and trending on the itch.io indie game platform.

As burned-out Detective Dick Slater in 80s-inspired Carrion City, investigate grotesque murders and taunting audio tapes amid neon decay, while switching to other characters as the story spirals into deeper dread.

The short focused experience emphasizes atmosphere, tension, unsettling imagery, multiple perspectives, and nasty humor in this upcoming 2026 PC horror title. 2/23/2026

Sandbox MMORPG Albion Online launches Realm Divided Part II update today, introducing Faction Battle Standards as carriable capture-the-flag objectives in open world Faction Warfare.

Players seize and return Standards to friendly Outposts to gain value increased by completing activities, while risking enemy Factions capturing them for their own rewards.

The reworked Bandit Assault event becomes a multi-Faction rush with two phases of intense battles across red zones and Fortresses for massive loot and Supplies. 2/23/2026

Retro 5v5 capture-the-flag shooter Last Flag launches April 14th on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions planned later this year.

Inspired by real childhood capture the flag games, players compete as flamboyant 1970s-style gameshow contestants in fast, strategic matches under 20 minutes featuring hiding, seeking, and fun non-exhaustive action.

The demo runs until March 2nd during Steam Next Fest offering exclusive "Lunar Gold" cosmetic rewards that carry over to launch, with future free maps, characters, and cosmetics included in the one-time purchase. 2/23/2026

High-octane action roguelite survivor shooter Grind Survivors unleashes a polished demo for Steam Next Fest, following positive playtest feedback and major upgrades.

Battle endless demon waves as Cascade with SMGs, shotguns, revolvers across biomes, collect loot to upgrade, reroll, fuse or destroy weapons at The Forge, and shape unique builds via Skill Tree, Runes, and Synergies in bullet-heaven chaos.

Experience two difficulty levels, Infinity Mode with leaderboards, and extreme action in scorched cities and hellish landscapes for seasoned survivors and chaos lovers alike. 2/23/2026

Historical city-builder Pompeii: The Legacy exits Early Access and launches its full 1.0 version on April 6th after 52 updates with a current -25% discount on Steam.

Players guide an ancient Roman city's growth, governance, and survival across generations, with completed buildings, UI, economy balancing, performance optimizations, and visual polish in the full release.

Remaining combat mechanics, storyline polishing, and post-launch features like controller support, modding, and Steam Deck optimization are planned soon after launch on PC. 2/23/2026

ATMOSFAR Demo Launches on Steam Next Fest  [...]

Cozy pixel art mining adventure Glintseeker Island launches a Steam Playtest now ahead of its 2027 release, featuring procedurally generated caves inspired by Pokémon Underground and Stardew Valley mining.

Players dig strategically in interactive excavation minigames to uncover treasures without collapsing walls, battle enemies and bosses across biomes, upgrade hammers and backpack while solving inventory puzzles and completing village quests.

The nostalgic experience blends exploration, combat, petting a shadow dog, and uncovering the island's hidden story in a relaxing yet challenging underground world. 2/21/2026

Horror adventure Bendy and the Ink Machine launches physical edition for Nintendo Switch, available now from Silver Lining Direct and retail stores with enhanced visuals and updates.

Players control retired animator Henry exploring an abandoned 1930s studio filled with living ink, warped cartoons, environmental puzzles, and ink-born horrors in this unsettling descent into a haunted cartoon world.

The definitive physical version includes a download code for the original soundtrack, bringing the cult-favorite ink-soaked terror to collectors and new players on Switch. 2/21/2026

Psycho-horror first-person exploration The Occultist returns with a refined demo for Steam Next Fest, letting players control paranormal investigator Alan Rebels in the eerie island town of Godstone.

As Alan hunts for his missing father, use a pendulum to uncover hidden occult symbols, blood-stained clues, and traces of violence while helping restless spirits move on in a slow-burning atmosphere of vulnerability and dread.

The updated demo is available in multiple languages, with the full game launching in Q2 2026 alongside a new dev diary exploring character and unsettling world design. 2/21/2026

Narrative-driven underwater adventure Echoes of Mora launches April 29th with a playable demo now on Steam for PC and PC-VR during Steam Next Fest, blending Subnautica exploration with emotional storytelling in a sunken village.

Players dive into a mysterious lake, meet girl Mora seeking her brother, solve puzzles via time portals to influence past events and uncover truths about a flooded village's fate.

The game offers total freedom with keyboard/mouse, controller, or immersive VR motion-tracked swimming, plus seamless PC/VR switching in this atmospheric time-bending mystery. 2/21/2026

Cozy abstract adventure What Surrounds Us demo launches for Steam Next Fest 2026, offering the first 15 minutes to explore an ecosystem as a creature solving environmental puzzles by observing flora and fauna.

Players interact with surroundings to restore balance against an unknown threat in this relaxing, non-moralizing ecological experience inspired by In Other Waters, A Short Hike, and Neva.

The full game is planned for PC release in Q2 2026. 2/21/2026