MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks like Steamboat Willie as a FPS

The developer of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, originally just known as MOUSE, certainly aren't shying away from their retro Disney inspiration here.

Check out the fancy new trailer for Beyond All Reason a really great free and open source RTS

Beyond All Reason is quietly building up to be one of the best real-time strategy (RTS) games around. It's free, open source and it has a fancy new trailer.

Get ready to paint the world in tracks with Super Loco World from the Farlanders creator

The developer of Farlanders, Andriy Bychkovskyi, has revealed their next game with Super Loco World, a train building management and automation sim.

These new Factorio enemies coming in Factorio: Space Age look horrifying

Factorio is a game about building and automating, but it's also all about defending from vicious aliens and the new lot coming in Factorio: Space Age look like the stuff of nightmares.

Stellaris Cosmic Storms expansion will launch September 10

Might be time for another run in Stellaris with the Cosmic Storms announced today to release on September 10th. Developed in collaboration with Behaviour Rotterdam, it's set to expand space weather in a big way.

Until Dawn remake arrives on PC October 4, requires PSN account

For those interested in the Until Dawn remake from Ballistic Moon and PlayStation Publishing LLC, it's set to arrive on October 4th.

Valve attempts to deal with jokes, memes and ASCII art reviews on Steam

I'm sure you've all seen some of the more playful user reviews on Steam, but they're not exactly helpful for figuring out if you want to buy a game and so Valve have a new "Helpfulness System" they're testing.

Valve upgrades Steam Families and Game Recording in the latest Steam Beta

A fresh Steam Beta Client has been released for Desktop and Steam Deck, with a few fixes and upgrades and the change for Steam Families is especially nice.

Steam store pages are about to get a lot cleaner, Valve puts an end to game advert spam

This is a bit of a win for consumers I think, as some developers were making a right mess of their Steam store pages as Valve have now announced some big changes.

Battle Train could end up being my next favourite deck-builder

There's just something satisfying about laying down tracks, and then slamming a train into your enemy. Battle Train is an interesting spin on deck-builders and there's a demo out now.

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust from Analgesic Productions source code opened up

Analgesic Productions have opened up the full source code for their 2D-3D action-adventure game Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.

Fanatical's Summer Sale 2024 has lots of discounts and big new game bundles

Fanatical are quickly becoming one of my favourite stores, as they pretty much seem to always have a good deal going on something and their bundles have been great lately too.

DOOM + DOOM II get bundled together with new enhanced versions

Today id Software and Bethesda Softworks announced a new bundling of the original DOOM + DOOM II, with a whole bunch of enhancements using Nightdive Studio's KEX engine. A free update for existing owners too.

DRL (Doom, the Roguelike) is coming to Steam as Jupiter Hell Classic

Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!

Extreme sports game Descenders Next announced for 2025

Following on from the success of the downhill extreme sports game Descenders, developer RageSquid and publisher No More Robots have announced the much bigger Descenders Next is coming.

Stop Destroying Videogames petition heads to the European Union

Back in April 2024, I wrote about the Stop Killing Games initiative from Ross at Accursed Farms. Now, it's heading to the European Union with a European Citizens' Initiative you can give you vote to.

Athena Crisis now Steam Deck Verified, full release with single-player campaign in September

Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game inspired by Advance Wars, and not only is now Steam Deck Verified but they've announced the full release is coming soon.

Grab a free copy of Drawful 2 now that The Jackbox Megapicker is out

The Jackbox Megapicker is a launcher to bring together the many party games that Jackbox Games, Inc. have created to help get your party started. It's out now, and Drawful 2 is free until August 28th.

Alien: Rogue Incursion (VR) looks like it will turn me into a nervous wreck

I'm looking forward to playing through another proper single-player VR game, and it looks like Alien: Rogue Incursion may be my next big one.

Valve gives developers some big reasons to add a demo on Steam

Valve have overhauled the way game demos work on Steam in some big ways, and it sounds like a really good thing for both developers and players.

Truckful is a gorgeous looking trucking delivery game with something dark lurking

Truckful has been announced by MythicOwl, who recently released the really wonderful Planetiles and Truckful looks like one not to be missed.

Huge factory sim Shapez 2 releases on August 15 with over 300k wishlists

It's almost time to get cutting some shapes, with the Early Access release of Shapez 2 coming on August 15.

Check out the demo for ColdRidge a Wild West turn-based exploration game

Made with Godot Engine, ColdRidge is a cowboy themed Wild West turn-based exploration game that looks really worth your time.

Apple design award winner Afterplace just released on PC with Linux support

Originally a mobile game that won an Apple design award, Afterplace is an open world adventurous retro game for those who like to get lost. Today it released on PC with full Native Linux support.

Guide vampires through centuries of emotional baggage in Vampire Therapist - out now

Poor old Vampires, they've been through a lot right? Well as a Vampire Therapist, it's your job to deal with all their weird issues.

Acre Crisis looks like a fun throwback to the original Dino Crisis

Directly inspired by the visual style of classic PlayStation 1 (PS1) games, Acre Crisis has a lot of clear Dino Crisis vibes and it's out now.

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1047 Games announced Splitgate 2 for release in 2025

1047 Games have now revealed Splitgate 2, an upcoming free to play shooter building on the basics of the original.

Valve reveal dates for first half of 2025 Steam Sales and Fests

While we're only about half way through 2024, we of course knew to expect plenty of sales and events on Steam next year so here's a look at what's to come from Valve.

Team Fortress 2 gets a Summer Event Update, new comic on the way

Valve have updated the free to play Team Fortress 2, with a new Summer Event that runs through September 15th, 2024.

Get a Drawful 2 free with The Jackbox Megapicker for the first 30 days after release

Jackbox Games are soon to release The Jackbox Megapicker, which is basically a launcher that shows all their games so you won't need to keep switching between packs for all their different games.

Try the demo for Pest Apocalypse a horde survival game where you deliver pizza in a van

VANpire Survivors. I know, I already did that joke before, but it's a good one. Pest Apocalypse is an upcoming chaotic horde survival game where you drive a vehicle to deliver pizza for hungry survivors.

Amusingly British point & click adventure Heir of the Dog now on Kickstarter (demo available)

Tall Story Games are working on another quality British point and click adventure game, with Heir of the Dog now on Kickstarter with a demo available.

Save 100% on Intravenous on Steam

Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Get ready to beat 'em up in Steam's Fighting Games Fest that's now live

Time to choose your fighter? Steam's Fighting Games Fest is now live and will run through July 22nd so you can get some delicious discounts.

Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess is a quality shoot 'em up throwback to Desert Strike

Inspired by the Strike series (Desert/Jungle/Urban Strike) and Choplifter, Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess is a lot of fun if you love fast-paced shoot 'em up action.

Cute pet sim Hamster Playground is out now, free and Steam Deck Verified

Hamster Playground has today left Early Access as a finished game, ready for you to jump in and get adopting cute little furry friends. It has Native Linux support and is now Steam Deck Verified too!

Legends of Adventure is an upcoming Sierra On-Line documentary on the rise of adventure games

Do the names Ken and Roberta Williams ring any bells for you? If so, you might want to keep an eye on Legends of Adventure: The Story of Sierra On-Line.

Super reaKtor is the most insane-looking bullet hell I've seen in a good while

Think you have fast reflexes? Super reaKtor looks like it will thoroughly test you with its rather unique take on bullet hell.