Author: Kass Cherry
Red Candle Games: A Flame That Casts Long Shadows
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There is a unique kind of horror that doesn’t come from monsters under the bed, but from the silent, oppressive weight of history. It’s a feeling Taiwanese studio Red Candle Games has mastered since its founding in 2015. While many horror games trade in universal fears, Red Candle’s power stems…
Goblin Cleanup is a Hilariously Dangerous Dungeon Crawl
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Have you ever plunged into a dungeon, defeated the final boss, looted the treasure chest, and just… walked away? Ever spared a thought for the poor souls who have to clean up the gory mess you left behind? Goblin Cleanup answers that question with a hilarious, chaotic, and utterly original…
Lumo 2 is Coming in Hot in October
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Get ready to rewind time. Publisher Numskull Games and developer Triple Eh? have announced that Lumo 2 will launch on October 17, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The long-awaited sequel to beloved 2016 indie platformer Lumo opens its doors for gamers young and old…
Sushi Ben Serves Up a Wholesome Feast on PC
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Indie developer Big Brane Studios has launched Sushi Ben, its beloved interactive anime adventure, on PC via Steam. Originally a VR-exclusive title, the game now welcomes all players with or without a headset into the charming, manga-inspired world of Kotobuki town. This expanded PC version boasts over four hours of…
Reel in the Magic: Call of Elyndra’s Fishing Demo
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Quorum Games has cast its line with a brand-new fishing demo for Call of Elyndra, giving players their first look at the fantasy life sim’s fully realized 2.5D visuals and tranquil angling mechanics. Alongside the demo, the studio is hosting a weekly Discord fishing tournament, where players can compete for…
Wall World 2 Playtest Ascends to Steam
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The vertical frontier beckons once more as Wall World 2‘s inaugural playtest launches on Steam, inviting players to scale new heights in Alawar’s ambitious sequel to 2023’s breakout roguelite. This hands-on preview unveils a dramatically expanded vision of the original’s addictive “tower defense meets mining expedition” formula, now with procedurally…
Gold Gold Adventure Gold Launches into Early Access
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The gold rush begins today as Gold Gold Adventure Gold, Can Can Can a Man‘s audacious colony sim/RPG hybrid, claws its way into Steam Early Access. This twisted love letter to managerial sadism—think Dungeon Keeper meets Papers, Please with a glitter-coated axe. It lets players build a parasitic city that…
StarRupture’s Open Playtest Welcomes All Survivalists Until August 4
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The survival gaming landscape just got hotter than Arcadia-7’s lethal sun. Creepy Jar has dramatically pivoted from their planned closed beta to a full-fledged open playtest for StarRupture, responding to a deluge of over 100,000 signups and a tidal wave of organic content from more than 1,000 creators. What began…
Bloodthief Demo Sinks Its Fangs Into Steam Next Fest
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The night belongs to Bloodthief as this vampiric hack ‘n’ slash sensation joins Steam Next Fest with a meaty new demo and blood-pumping speedrunning competition. Developer Blargis (Jake Bedard), whose devlogs have amassed over 4 million YouTube views, invites players to test their reflexes in this high-octane melee runner where…
UMAMI’s Demo Serves Up A Delicious Preview
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Following our initial coverage of UMAMI‘s charming food-themed puzzles, developer Mimmox has now released a free demo for Steam Next Fest! After spending time with these mouthwatering brainteasers, we’re convinced this debut title could become the next cozy gaming obsession. A Tasty Two-Course Introduction The demo serves two distinct puzzles…