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Sandbox survival roguelite CleanFall, by HumanYoyo, is out now on Steam Early Access for PC.

Players explore a dynamic underground world, mining resources to build weapons and warships.

The Early Access includes two of three chapters with varied biomes and perks.

A -25% discount is available until August 22nd on Steam. 8/9/2025

MMO RTS Outspace has reached 5,000 players in its public beta, developed solo by Marty Sadílek.

This browser-based game features a persistent 3D universe with 117,428 star systems.

Players command fleets with point-and-click controls, navigating realistic space scales.

No installation is required, supporting up to 50,000 players simultaneously. 8/9/2025

Third-person shooter Battle of Rebels launches August 28th on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Steam.

Developed by NYX Digital, it features cross-platform multiplayer with Photon servers.

Players engage in tactical team-based combat with a vast arsenal and stunning visuals.

Physical versions are available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with Xbox Series X|S to follow. 8/9/2025

Action RPG Titan Quest II unveils its Early Access roadmap by Grimlore Games, promising a new chapter with fresh areas and enemies.

Expect a character editor, new mastery, and additional languages.

Major updates every three months, with Early Access lasting until late 2026 and a console release planned.

The multiplayer preview is live, with full implementation soon. 8/8/2025

Metroidvania Well Dweller, by Kyle Thompson and Top Hat Studios, launches in 2026 on Nintendo Switch and PC.

Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird with a matchstick, battling to burn the wicked queen and save his family.

Explore a dark fairy-tale world, befriend characters like Ilda, and unlock abilities.

Hand-drawn art and puzzles enhance the twisted narrative. 8/8/2025

Dice-based roguelike Slumber Realm, by solo developer Brian Cronin, features a dreamy ’90s-inspired adventure.

Players use four classes, over 150 equipment cards, and 60 snacks for 30-minute runs.

Create synergies with 30 memories and decorate with nostalgic memorabilia.

The game’s Steam page launched on August 7th during the Tiny Teams event. 8/7/2025

Multiplayer online dungeon adventure Fellowship introduces its Hero Spotlight series with a trailer for Mara, a stealthy melee DPS assassin.

Developed by Chief Rebel, it offers scaling dungeon runs with no entry barriers.

Players team up in a “Holy Trinity” setup for cooperative boss battles and loot.

More news is set for August 20th at the gamescom 2025 event. 8/7/2025

Tactical narrative RPG Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, by A Sharp and Kitfox Games, features procedurally generated heroes.

Players navigate underworlds inspired by Norse and Mesopotamian myths, with dynamic narrative encounters.

Choices shape unique quests across hand-painted, surreal landscapes by seven writers.

The game is now available to wishlist on Steam for PC. 8/7/2025

Multiplayer party game LEGO Party! launches September 30th, on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Developed by SMG Studio, it features 60 minigames across LEGO themes like Pirates and NINJAGO.

Players compete for Golden Bricks in Challenge Zones with over a billion minifigure combinations.

Pre-orders include five exclusive digital minifigures and a 10% discount until launch. 8/7/2025

Environmental strategy game Terra Nil introduces the free Heatwave update, available now on PC, Switch, and mobile.

Players restore a new region with three maps: Parched Dunes, Canyon Peaks, and Fracked Floodplain.

It features 13 new animals, a photography mode with scoring, and new eco-tech like a recycling bot.

The update enhances the meditative ecosystem-building experience. 8/7/2025

Sci-fi FPS Metal Eden launches September 2nd on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S by Reikon Games and Deep Silver.

Players control ASKA, a hyper unit android, navigating Moebius to save humanity’s cores.

With eight unique missions, it features fast-paced parkour and cybernetic combat.

A new trailer reveals ASKA’s transformation from human to weapon. 8/6/2025

Detective adventure The Enigma Cases launches soon on Steam, offering a story-driven experience.

Players investigate seemingly unconnected cases, uncovering secrets through clue collection and suspect interviews.

Choices shape the narrative, relationships, and multiple endings in a non-linear investigation.

With cinematic visuals, it’s ideal for fans of layered mysteries. 8/6/2025

Roguelite action-narrative Rogue Labyrinth launches September 1st, on Steam by Tea Witch Games and indie.io.

Players control Iris, battling through a reality show labyrinth with randomized biomes and projectile-based combat.

Relationships with allies or enemies boost stats, while over 4,000 dialogue lines shape the narrative.

A playable demo is available now on Steam for PC. 8/6/2025

Lovecraftian horror sim Static Dread: The Lighthouse launched today on Steam by solarsuit.games and Polden.

Players guide ships as a lighthouse keeper amidst a post-cataclysmic world, facing Eldritch terrors.

With multiple endings, choices impact the fate of towns and vessels.

It’s now available on Steam with a -25% discount until August 20th. 8/6/2025

Courtroom adventure Burden of Truth, by solo developer RobProductions, launches September 18th on Steam for PC.

Players investigate 3D crime scenes, collect evidence with a new tagging system, and cross-examine witnesses in court.

Choices shape trials, with a hint system to adjust puzzle difficulty.

The sequel follows Conrad Cross’s shift to defense attorney, with a free demo out now. 8/6/2025

God simulator Fata Deum launches on Steam Early Access on September 15th.

Players shape civilizations, wield miracles, and compete with rival gods like Violence and Deceit.

With day-night cycles, over 20 building types, and physics-based destruction, it offers dynamic world-building.

Handcrafted maps and morality systems create unique playthroughs. 8/6/2025

Point-and-click adventure Dude, Where Is My Beer? A New Hop demo is live on Steam, continuing the quest for a pilsner.

This sequel features 30 unique Oslo locations and puzzles to thwart an evil Master Brewer banning pilsners.

With nostalgic 90s interfaces and a Beer-o-meter, players join “The Pilsner Front” rebellion.

The original game is currently 50% off on Steam for PC. 8/6/2025

Stardock and Oxide Games’ Ashes of the Singularity II, set for 2026, expands the massive-scale RTS with a new human faction, United Earth Forces.

Players command advanced units in continent-sized battles against AI and Post-Humans in 2031.

The sequel features deeper base-building, a story-driven campaign, and robust multiplayer modes.

It builds on the original’s groundbreaking multi-core engine for thousands of units. 8/6/2025

ArenaNet’s Guild Wars 2 Visions of Eternity expansion introduces three new elite specializations: Conduit, Evoker, and Amalgam.

Conduit (Revenant) channels Razah’s Cosmic Wisdom, enhancing forms with boons or enemy debuffs.

Evoker (Elementalist) summons elemental spirits like fox or otter, unlocking empowered skills after repeated use.

Amalgam (Engineer) morphs into forms with varied boons and control effects. 8/6/2025

Game developer 3DClouds’ Formula Legends launches September 18th, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

This sim-cade racer blends arcade accessibility with simulation depth, featuring tyre-wear, fuel consumption, and dynamic weather across three racing eras.

A demo, available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, with Switch on August 14th, includes two tracks, custom races, and new camera modes.

The game offers customizable gameplay for all skill levels. 8/6/2025

Releasing TurretGirls on August 25th, NANAIRO ENTERPRISE and DANGEN Entertainment deliver an on-rails turret defense shooter.

Players control "Girl" from P.A.N.T.S.U., defending Earth’s superweapon against alien hordes with upgradeable turrets.

Featuring tactical quick-tear uniforms and performance-based gear unlocks, it blends chaotic action with anime flair.

The full game expands the demo with more outfits and polished gameplay. 8/5/2025

The Black Desert Mobile Land of the Morning Light: Seoul expansion, launched by Pearl Abyss, introduces Hwanghae Province with Gyeongbokgung Palace.

It features four new Tale Collections inspired by Korean mythology, new Black Shrine bosses-Samsin, Bulgasal, and Uturi-and a revamped Martial God Tournament with 1v1 and 2v2 PvP modes.

The Seonin class, wielding elemental powers, debuts with dynamic combat skills.

The update, including a new Tag System, is live globally. 8/5/2025

The Don't Lose Aggro demo, launched by solo developer Oren Koren, reimagines MMO tanking as a single-player roguelite.

Players master aggro management and protect companions using tactical skills like Charges and Hooks.

It features unique tank builds-Dodger, Blocker, Kiter, or Taunter-for strategic depth.

The demo is live on Steam, with the full game coming soon. 8/5/2025

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow, launched today with new main scenario quests and content.

It includes the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid, San d'Oria: The Second Walk, The Meso Terminal dungeon, and Vault Oneiron treasure dungeon.

New trials feature Seiryu at Level 100 and a Crystalline Conflict PvP map, Bayside Battleground.

Future updates in Patch 7.31 and 7.35 will add Cosmic Exploration, Phantom Weapons, and more. 8/5/2025

In Early Access, Titan Quest II has sold over 300,000 units in 72 hours, ranking among THQ Nordic’s top sellers.

Players praise its myth-rich world, tactical combat, and microtransaction-free experience, earning an 84% “Very Positive” rating from nearly 6,000 Steam reviews.

Developed by Grimlore Games, it offers dual masteries and handcrafted environments for a timeless ARPG journey.

More content and refinements are planned based on community feedback. 8/5/2025

Create serene retreats in Dream Garden, a cozy simulation game launching on Steam for PC later this year.

Developed by Campfire Studio, shape landscapes with ponds, trees, and zen sand patterns using a rake tool, free of timers or stress.

Craft unique garden dioramas with hand-sketched decorations in a tranquil atmosphere. 8/4/2025

Brawl as Dural in Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., launching October 30th, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Switch 2 to follow.

Announced by SEGA at EVO 2025, it features cross-play, rollback support, a new World Stage mode, and a closed beta in September.

Pre-order the standard or the 30th Anniversary Edition for the Genesis customization item. 8/4/2025

Terraform barren worlds in Pioneers, a cozy strategy puzzle city builder launching on Steam in 2026.

Developed by Andy Cadman, balance nature and colony expansion to create lush ecosystems with high replay value via procedurally generated planets.

Strategically place eco-tech to beat high scores or relax, unless a volcano erupts. 8/4/2025

Armor King joins Tekken 8 as a DLC fighter on October 16th, with early access on October 13th for Season 2 Pass holders, revealed at EVO 2025.

Bandai Namco also introduced Miary Zo, a new Madagascar-based fighter, and the Baobab Horizon stage, both arriving in Winter 2025.

The Tekken World Tour 2025 Finals are set for Malmö, Sweden, from January 29th to February 1st, 2026.8/4/2025

Riot Games announced a controversial policy shift, allowing gambling sponsorships for Tier 1 League of Legends and Valorant esports teams in the Americas and EMEA.

Aimed at ensuring financial sustainability, the decision follows years of team requests and a $10.7 billion betting turnover in 2024, with 70% in unregulated markets.

Critics, including fans, worry about increased toxicity, match-fixing, and gambling addiction risks, especially among younger audiences, despite Riot’s pledge to reinvest revenue into Tier 2 ecosystems. 8/4/2025

Continue the Amphoreus saga in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.5 "Before Their Deaths," launching August 13th on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android.

Developed by HoYoverse, introduce 5-star characters Hysilens (Physical, Nihility) and Cerydra (Wind, Harmony), explore Styxia, and manage a restaurant in new events.

A voice toggle feature enhances immersion, with Kafka and Silver Wolf rerun banners. 8/3/2025

Shape a virtual society in Polity, a political MMO simulation available on Steam for PC, Google Play, and the App Store.

Developed by JIB Games, govern, trade, or report as a citizen in a dynamic, player-driven world with democratic systems and low-poly visuals.

Free-to-play with optional in-game purchases, create your legacy in a persistent online society. 8/3/2025

Race through Sonic Speed Simulator with LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog in a four-week Roblox event starting August 9th.

SEGA, The LEGO Group, and Gamefam introduce the LEGO Brick Hill Zone, where players collect bricks, battle Badniks, and unlock minifigures like Sonic, Tails, Shadow, and Knuckles.

Engage in missions with the Team Sonic Command Truck and Dr. Eggman’s Egg Crusher Mech for exclusive rewards. 8/3/2025

Blast aliens in Zenvader, a retro roguelite bullet hell shooter released July 24th, on Steam for PC.

Developed by RyiSnow, it blends Space Invaders-inspired gameplay with four unique Battle Units and dynamic power-ups.

Upgrade in the Space Hangar and tackle Campaign or ZEN modes to defeat the Alien King or survive endless waves. 8/3/2025

Embark on a quirky adventure in Leopold Kills a God, a parody RPG with a Kickstarter launched August 1st, and a demo on itch.io.

Developed by Wrong Way Games, it features Game Boy-styled pixel art, adjustable difficulty, and turn-based combat inspired by Mother and Undertale.

Explore side quests and mix magic in a humorous, trope-subverting world. 8/3/2025

Survive a time-twisted nightmare in Cronos: The New Dawn, a survival horror game launching September 5th, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Developed by Bloober Team, it features Soul Harvesting and a retro-futuristic setting, with Deluxe Edition pre-orders offering 48-hour early access.

PlayStation 5 physical editions include a Traveler skin and collectible stickers. 8/2/2025

Blast through alien hordes in Earthion, a 16-bit styled shooter launched July 31st, on Steam.

Developed by Ancient Corporation and published by Limited Run Games, it features pixel art by Makoto Wada and a soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro across eight chaotic levels.

Console versions arrive in September 2025, with physical editions and a SEGA Genesis cartridge in 2026. 8/2/2025

Command your fleet in Gunship Battle: Total Warfare, with a transformative World League update launched July 31st on mobile and Steam.

Developed by JOYCITY, it introduces Combat Power-based server realignment, a revamped World Boss, and a Summer Treasure Hunt event from August 6-27.

Join alliances for exclusive rewards and compete in the upcoming World War League Tournament. 8/2/2025

Defend your crops in Freedome Farmers, a third-person co-op horde shooter with a public playtest now open on Steam.

Developed by Stupid Industries, farm by day and fight alien-possessed animals by night to protect your dome generator across 10 days.

Build defenses with harvested resources and face a boss on the final night. 8/2/2025

Explore a mind-bending world in Last Look along Woodward Boulevard, an esoteric horror puzzle adventure with a 6-7 hour demo out now on Steam.

Developed by Garage Heathen, it features a unique thought and mood system, 12 live-action/CGI cutscenes, and over 30 music tracks.

Solve puzzles where your internal state shapes the narrative in this surreal journey. 8/2/2025

Lead a nomadic train city in Frostliner, a survival city builder launching on Steam in 2026.

Developed by Nathan Gane, manage resources, build carriages, and fend off pursuers in a frozen, post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Research technologies like the corpse furnace to keep the Frostliner running against relentless cold and enemies. 8/1/2025

Embark on a cozy quest in Hela, a third-person adventure launching in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Developed by Windup Games and published by Knights Peak, play as a magical mouse to save a kind witch in Scandinavian-inspired landscapes.

Enjoy solo or co-op exploration, puzzles, and potion-brewing, as seen in the Nintendo Direct trailer. 8/1/2025

Manipulate time in GOST of Time, an absurdist top-down action-puzzle game releasing August 15th, on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and the Microsoft Store.

Developed by Izhard, use time-traveling clones to solve puzzles and fetch medication in a dystopian future.

GOST of Time is like if Hotline Miami and Rick & Morty had a pixel baby that time-traveled and ended up becoming its own grandparent.

8/1/2025

Battle Nemesis in Titan Quest II, an action RPG launched in Early Access on August 1st, on Steam and the Epic Games Store with a -20% discount until August 8th.

Developed by Grimlore Games and published by THQ Nordic, combine masteries to fight Greek mythological creatures, with a full release planned for 2026.

Shape the game’s future with feedback, including crafting and new masteries. 8/1/2025

Save Bikini Bottom in SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, a 3D platformer launching November 18th on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.

Developed by Purple Lamp and published by THQ Nordic, switch between SpongeBob and Patrick to battle ghostly chaos caused by King Neptune and the Flying Dutchman.

Pre-order for the Natural Costume Pack; Ghostly Edition includes a steelbook and collectibles.8/1/2025