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Drop Loot brings fast loot matches in a wild roguelite dungeon crawler game coming to Linux, Mac, and Windows. Developer Reno keeps the ideas fresh and the fun flowing. Due to make its way onto Steam. Drop Loot is a new roguelite dungeon crawler for Linux. It mixes loot drops, quick matches, and wild chain hits. Each turn can save your run or wreck the whole board.

Loot Falls Fast

You drop two loot tiles onto a board. Since that board is full of beasts. Match swords or bombs near a foe. The hit lands at once. Bows and spells can strike from far away. Hearts heal your hero. While shields block some harm. Coins pay for new gear and perks. Big groups deal more harm. Gold attacks can also land for double damage. A smart drop may start a long chain. That is the main hook. One match can lead to five more.

Drop Loot Builds Get Wild

Gold is spent in shops between drops. These shops hold many stackable powers. One perk may help a little. While three or four can shape a full plan. The right set can feed one match into the next. Soon, the board may clear on its own. That sounds strong, but foes also fight back. Each foe has health, attack power, and armor. Armor soaks hits before health drops. A packed board also cuts your safe moves. Bosses bring their own attacks. Those moves may force a new plan mid-run. The deeper you go, the worse things get. There is no last depth in sight.

Drop Loot - Official Announce Trailer

A Mess Worth Watching

The game uses chunky, hand-drawn pixel art. Each item, foe, and boss has its own look. A live particle system adds sparks, blasts, and gore. The team calls it “roguelite ASMR” with lots of blood. That line fits the gameplay well. It looks built for loud wins and fast loss. Still, the key draw is not just the mess. It is the way each tool links with the next. A shield match may buy one more turn. A coin match may fund a key perk. A bomb may start the chain you need.

Linux Support Is Listed

The title is set to launch on Linux. It will be sold through Steam. That is good news for players. A native version is part of the launch plan. Steam Deck support is not yet confirmed. SteamOS support is also not listed. The team has not shared test data. There are no frame rates or system needs yet. Controller support is also unknown. The same is true for Proton support. The listing is still a strong start. Yet Deck fans need more clear facts. A Steam Deck badge would help. So would notes on controls and speed.

What Comes Next

LIFTED brings its time-bending and puzzle platforming comedy adventure game to Linux, Mac, and Windows. Adventure Works keeps the fun alive with its fresh ideas. Which is out now on Steam with a discount. LIFTED is out now through Steam. Its time travel romp mixes quick jokes, light puzzles, and old film charm. Linux players also get a supported version from day one.

A Wild Trip Through Time

The gameplay stars Ari Buktu, a student who needs extra credit. So he turns to Professor Lionel Raventhorpe for help. That choice sparks a wild hunt through time. The professor wants a rare tiara for Miss Barton. He thinks the gift may also win her heart. Ari gets pulled into the plan and joins the search. Their trip jumps across bold parts of the past. One stop is Egypt in 1818. Another is due to land on pirate-filled islands. Ancient Maya sites also play a key role. Each era brings new traps, puzzles, and odd foes.

LIFTED Keeps Combat Out

This puzzle-platforming comedy adventure does not focus on fights. The game leans on jumps, traps, jokes, and close calls. Ari handles most of the hard work. He can also jump, swing, and use a grappling hook. The professor guides the hunt with odd plans and sharp wit. While each stage blends movement with small brain tests. You must dodge threats and work through traps. Since the goal is to reach each prize without brute force. That gives the release an old film feel. Its style draws from adventure hits of the 1980s. The mood aims for fun and charm without bloodshed.

Linux Joins the Launch

The native version is live now. That is the key news for fans. It launched beside the Mac and Windows builds. The source does not confirm Steam Deck support. It also gives no frame rate tests or speed data. Controller details and Vulkan support are not listed. Those gaps matter. Steam Deck users should check the store page before buying. They may also want to watch for tests from Linux players. Still, full access on launch day is welcome. Players do not need to wait for a later port.

LIFTED | Release Trailer

Voices Keep the Jokes Moving

LIFTED uses full voice work for its main cast. Joe Gaudet and Ray O'Hare both join the cast. Evan Widjaja voices Julius, a furry chinchilla sidekick. The small companion adds more chaos to the group. The team says the talk rarely stops for long. Since Ari and the professor trade jokes through each stage. That banter also aims to keep each level light. Jeffrey Ashbrook leads developer Adventure Works. He once helped build rides for Disney Parks. His past work includes Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Ashbrook says the game also uses lessons from that work. He wants each scene to hold small bits of magic. Since his aim is a game that feels like an animated film.

More LIFTED Localization

The Steam release also has broad text support. The puzzle-platforming comedy adventure covers English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Polish. Other options include Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Japanese, and Korean. Simplified and Traditional Chinese are also available.

What Players Should Watch

Hand of Fate: Hordes launches with wild cards in this dark-fantasy bullet heaven auto-shooter game for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Spitfire Interactive keeps the gameplay fresh with its creative skill. Which is now live on Steam Early Access with 88% Very Positive reviews. Hand of Fate: Hordes launches through Early Access. The Dealer is back, but his card title has changed shape. This time, you face vast hordes in a dark-fantasy bullet heaven auto-shooter built on cards and choice.

The Dealer deals again

Spitfire Interactive and Spicy Koala made this new spin. The team includes indie creators from the first two games. Anthony Skordi also returns as the Dealer. His voice helped give the old games their grim charm. This release sends you past the 13th Gate. From there, you fight waves and seek ways to stay alive. Each run also has quests and story events. These can unlock tokens that aid your next run.

Hand of Fate: Hordes launches on Linux

The launch includes support for Linux. That puts players in the plan from day one. The source does say that support is native. But it also does not give notes about native builds or system needs. Steam Deck support is still unknown. No Deck rating or test data has been shared. There are no frame rates or speed tests either. Large fights may get quite busy. Controller support and Vulkan use are not listed. SteamOS testing has not been confirmed. These gaps do not mean those parts are missing. They just remain unknown for now.

Hand of Fate: Hordes launches a gameplay trailer

Cards shape each run

The main loop blends auto-shooting with deck work. Since you move, fight, and shape your build as each run grows. Cards can also add weapons, blessings, and new rules. Since the gameplay rewards odd ideas and bold card mixes. Its growing pool should keep runs fresh. New cards can push old plans in strange ways. You can pick from four heroes. They are Trickster, Goblin, Warrior, and Rebel. Each hero has a different style. The mix covers ranged hits, close strikes, and magic. That gives each run a clear base. Your card picks then pull the build in new ways.

Hand of Fate: Hordes Early Access launch adds more later

Priced at $9.59 USD / £8.79 / 9,59€9 on Steam Early Access with the 20 percent launch sale for 14 days. A Supporter Pack at $4.99 USD / £3.99 / 4,99€. It adds chrome skins for heroes, cards, and dice. There is also a Complete the Set Bundle. It packs both old games with Hordes. The team plans more heroes and quests. New dungeons, bosses, weapons, and play updates are also due. Creative Director Cade Franklin called the new genre hard but rewarding. He said player feedback will help guide the Early Access path. No dates were shared for those updates. Their size and launch order are also unknown.

What players should watch

Dive or Die: Children of Rain letting players explore its dark underwater roguelite game world on Steam Deck and Linux via Windows. Powered by Drop Rate Studio’s creative talent, the gameplay keeps moving forward with new energy. Which is yours to play now on Steam with 98% Very Positive reviews. Dive or Die: Children of Rain is out now. This dark underwater roguelite puts fear at the heart of each dive. Since Steam Deck is verified through Windows.

A grim race below

Black Rain has drowned almost the whole world. Only a few people still cling to dry land. An eldritch god called the Rainmaker gives them one last choice. Find its lost idols within 40 days. Fail, and one last flood will end all life. Since you lead a small camp of survivors. Each day forces hard calls. Food, work, gear, and time all matter. The camp is also your safe point. Yet safety never lasts. So you must send divers into the Abyssal Pool below.

Fear drives each dive

Every trip into the deep can go wrong. Air runs low. Wounds slow you down. Madness can also take hold. Strange beasts wait in the dark. So the deeper you go, the worse the risk gets. That fear is part of the main loop. You need better gear to reach new depths. Yet greed can kill a good run. Creative Director Théo Maudet also wants each dive to pose a tough choice. Pushing deeper may bring key loot. Since it may end the trip fast. The clock adds more stress. Forty days is not much time. You cannot hide on the shore for long.

Dive or Die: Children of Rain - Launch Trailer

Build, dive, and return

Life above the pool needs care too. You can rebuild parts of the camp. You can also give each survivor a key job. Those jobs help the group stay alive. Since better gear can make the next dive safer. Still, each upgrade costs time and scarce goods. That creates a harsh trade. Fix today’s crisis, or can also plan for a worse one tomorrow. Below the water, slow play may save lives. You need to watch air and health. You also need a clear path back. A bad choice can waste a whole day. A good haul may keep the camp alive.

Dive or Die: Children of Rain on Linux

Dive or Die: Children of Rain is out now on Linux through Steam. The store price is $14.39 USD / £12.79 / 14,39€ with the 20% discount. A 20 percent launch sale also runs for two weeks. Steam Deck support needs one clear note. Since the game is Deck Verified through its Windows build. That points to Proton use, not native support on Deck. The source does not list test data. It gives no frame rates or battery results. Desktop support details are also still thin. There is also no word on Vulkan support. Controller details are not listed either.

What players should watch

Pathogenic launches its wild cellular roguelike shooter game into battles on Steam Deck, Linux, Mac, and Windows. Aberrant Labs keeps the gameplay fresh with its creative work. Which you is live on Steam with 95% Overwhelmingly Positive reviews. Pathogenic launches with a huge first week on Steam. The small cellular roguelike shooter sold 100,000 copies in seven days. It also hit more than 5,800 players at once. That is a wild start for Aberrant Labs. Since the game now has over 1,300 Steam reviews. Its score sits at 95% positive.

You Play as the Disease

Most games ask you to stop an outbreak. While this one flips that idea. You are the pathogen. Your goal is simple. Break through the body and beat its guards. Since each run throws fresh threats at your tiny cell. The action mixes fast shooting with rogue-like builds. Due to collect parts called organelles. You also gain mutations and new upgrades. There are more than 120 parts to find. Some can make odd and strong combos. Mitochondria can help power storms of bolts. Other builds can fill the screen with shots. The range gives players lots of room to test new ideas.

Seven Pathogens Join the Fight

You can play as one of seven pathogens. Each one fights waves of cells and parasites. While the foes draw ideas from real life. You may dodge helminths in the stomach. You may also face monocytes in the heart. Each organ has its own look and foes. The stages use random maps. This should keep each run from feeling the same. There may also be a secret stage. The source hints that smart players can find it. It does not say how.

Pathogenic Launches on Linux Too

Linux fans get good news at launch. The game is out. while Steam Deck support is also Verified. That badge matters for handheld fans. Since it means Valve has checked the release for Deck use. The source does not share frame rates or test notes. While a native release is confirmed. The source does not state details on Proton or Vulkan. The gameplay also uses soft-body physics. Cells and shots can bend and move with an organic feel. That tech gives each hit a wet and odd punch.

Pathogenic Launch Trailer

Unlocks Keep Runs Moving

The game has a meta game between runs. You can clear tasks and earn plasmid bits. Those bits unlock more cells, parts, and upgrades. This gives failed runs a clear use. You still gain tools for the next try. It is a simple loop, but it can pull players back. The art leans hard into the tiny world. Each zone has hand-made art and its own music. The mix aims for speed, mess, and sharp sound.

Price, Packs, and Bundles

Pathogenic launches on Steam for $7.99 USD / £7.99 / 7,99€ with the 20% discount sale that runs through Thursday, July 30. An OST and art book pack is also on sale. Since Steam bundles add more price cuts. Those bundles link the game with Brotato and Everything is Crab. Voidling Bound is also part of the bundle deals too. The game supports 11 languages. These include English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Czech, Italian, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese are also supported.

A Strong Start for a Tiny Threat

Tormentum II to bring its dark point and click adventure game world to Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows. OhNoo Studio brings its creative spark back once again. Which is due out on Steam tomorrow. Tormentum II dark point and click adventure launches July 23, 2026. Its grim art could make late-night Steam Deck play feel tense. A free native demo lets you enter this bleak world now.

A Dark World Comes Alive

You play as David, a man who builds a smart world. Its people think and act much like real humans. Each night, David sees a locked chest in his dreams. He also hears a woman call to him. Then a seller offers him a rare coprocessor. Soon, parts of the dream reach his real life. After he fits the new part, David wakes in prison. The jail sits on an island far out at sea. Likewise, he is now trapped inside his own world. Yet this place holds things he never made. Its people speak of gods from far away. Since they come without warning, then vanish just as fast.

Tormentum II Runs on Linux

The game will launch on Linux, givng players a native version to play. Steam will also offers support for Steam Deck. A free demo is live there now. Still, the source gives no test data. Frame rates and battery life are not confirmed. Deck users should watch for a review badge. The launch reports may also show how well it runs.

Tormentum II – Official Launch Trailer

A Much Larger Hand-Drawn Trip

The game has 200 hand-drawn scenes. Close-up art lifts the total near 500 images. That is about three times the art of the first release. The style draws from H. R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. Expect a harsh and dreamlike look. The score also adds bursts of heavy metal. Play time should run from eight to twelve hours. Your pace will shape that time. Choices will test your sense of right and wrong. They also change lives and lead to several endings.

Eight Years in the Making

OhNoo Studio first showed Tormentum II in October 2018. Work has now lasted close to eight years. Piotr Ruszkowski and Łukasz Rutkowski lead the core team. They also made Tormentum: Dark Sorrow. The first title still holds over 90% good Steam reviews. Yet you do not need to play it first. This new tale stands on its own. Fans may still know its mood and puzzle style.

Price, Demo, and Tormentum II Launch Plans

The price is $19.99 in the United States. A 15% launch sale will last two weeks. The demo and launch trailer are both on Steam. They cover Linux, Mac, and Windows. Seven languages will ship on day one. Since these include English, Polish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Russian. The Portuguese text is for Brazilian players. Spanish and Turkish are also being made. Those two languages have no set release dates yet.

What Players Should Watch

Grandma(88) to bring its hand-drawn mystery-thriller adventure game and dark family secrets to Linux, Mac, and Windows. Developer ROTxBLAU keeps bringing bold new ideas to life.. Due to make its way onto Steam. Grandma(88) is a hand-drawn mystery-thriller adventure coming to Steam later this year. You enter a dying woman’s memories, but she controls each room and clue. The deeper you dig, the less safe her tale feels.

Your Grandma(88) narrator fights back

You play a young woman who visits her 88-year-old grandmother. She wants the truth about a dark family past. Grandma has no wish to share it. She does more than tell the tale. She builds the world as you move through it. Her words shape rooms, paths, people, and key items. That makes her both guide and foe. You can test her claims as new doubts arise. Each choice may shift the space around you. A room may change. A path may close. A clue may gain a new sense. The twist gives each talk real weight. You are not just solving a case. You must judge when to push someone you love.

Trust can lock the door

Since trust acts like a key resource. Push too hard, and Grandma may turn cold. She may even shut you out. Stay calm, and your bond may hold. Yet the truth could also stay buried. That clash drives the whole game. You need facts, but each hard question has a cost. The best path may not be the kindest one. This is where the horror starts. It does not lean on loud shocks. It comes from old lies, closed doors, and fear. The story also reaches back to the Nazi era. That past seems tied to the secret at the heart of this family.

Grandma(88) – Official Gameplay Trailer

Memories will not stay still

Grandma’s tale can change the world itself. Rooms may fade or return. Objects may look new after one key choice. People may also take on a new role. A warm scene could hide a grim fact. A safe room may become a trap of doubt. This loose world should suit fans of slow puzzle games. You will search, solve clues, and read each change with care. ROTxBLAU calls it a player-versus-narrator system. It fits this kind of tale well. The person giving clues can also hide the truth.

Grandma(88) and Linux

The studio says Grandma(88) will run on Linux, Mac, and Windows. That is good news for players. Still, some key facts are not clear yet. Steam Deck support has not been confirmed. The same is true for SteamOS tests. There are no shared notes on Proton or Vulkan. The team has not posted frame tests or system needs. Linux support is planned, but the tech side needs more detail. Native builds can still vary by distro and hardware. The hand-drawn art may suit the Deck screen well. Yet that is only a guess. We need real tests before judging speed or battery use.

One to watch this year

Civil Forfeiture & Perjury game DLC releases free, bringing fresh pixel-art detective cases to Paper Perjury on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows. Paper Cat Games keeps the ideas fresh and the cases fun. Which is out now on Steam, adding to the already 88% Very Positive Reviews. The Civil Forfeiture & Perjury DLC is out now for all Paper Perjury players. This free case puts Justina in a tense family fight with the law. Her sister’s seized car may hide a much darker crime.

A Case Close to Home

Justina’s sister, Jean, is brought in for questions. Police think her new car may link to a recent robbery. The case soon becomes more than a car search. Justina must fight to clear Jean’s name. She also has to face the cops head-on. This makes the case feel close and tense. The threat is not just a thief. Justina may also change how she sees the law.

Civil Forfeiture & Perjury DLC

The new story adds fresh faces and new foes. One key rival is Colbert Lawson. He works as a lawyer for the Azure City police union. Justina must trade sharp words with him. Her goal is clear. She needs to prove that Jean took no part. The case also asks players to inspect a possible escape car. That car may link to robberies across Azure City. Yet the facts could lead to a much deeper plot. What starts as a family crisis may soon grow far worse. That gives the case a strong hook. It starts with fear for Jean. Then it grows into a wider test of truth and trust.

Civil Forfeiture & Perjury Bonus Case Release Day Trailer

Why Players Should Care

Paper Perjury runs on Linux, so naturally, players get the free case at launch. Steam Deck support has not been confirmed, but it is Playable. Since the team has not shared test data or frame rates. That missing detail matters for handheld play. So, Linux fans should watch the Steam page for new support notes. Still, the native support is always good news. Players do not need Windows just to start the case.

A Good Time to Join

New players can also save on the base game. Paper Perjury is 50% off on Steam. The sale runs from July 20th through August 3rd. This gives new sleuths a cheap way to join. Paper Perjury is a pixel art crime tale. You search scenes and question key suspects. You must then test each claim. This free Civil Forfeiture & Perjury case adds more to that mix. It brings new people and new rivals. It may also change Justina for good. Current owners do not need to pay more. The bonus case is live now.

Family Meets the Law in Civil Forfeiture & Perjury

Jean’s new car sits at the heart of the case. Police think it may be tied to recent thefts. Justina cannot treat this like normal work. Her own sister now needs her help. She must dig through each clue. She must also stand firm against Lawson and the police union. The truth may clear Jean’s name. It may also expose something much worse in Azure City.

What Comes Next

Stip demo brings its deceptively simple number puzzle game to Linux, Mac, and Windows, that lets you try it free now. SixtyFour keeps the ideas sharp and the puzzles full of surprises. Which is offering a chance to try it now on Steam. Stip now has a free demo playable on Linux. It starts as a calm game built from dots and numbers. Soon, rules start to bend as dark clues spread through its strange maze-like rooms.

Stip Demo Starts With Dots

The name means “dot” in Dutch. That fits the main idea well. Each puzzle shows a row of dots. You place numbers by using a set of rules. Those rules may not be clear at first. You must test ideas and undo bad moves. Then you study each result. Bit by bit, the true rule starts to show. It sounds quite calm. Yet the game soon starts to act strange. Puzzles may break their own flow. Bright effects cheer each small win. Stip may also share odd facts. These tricks help keep your eyes on the board. Something feels wrong nearby. The cracks keep growing.

Rooms Hide More Rules

Each puzzle sits inside a maze-like room. Since these rooms hold their own tests. You can also use items and change parts of the space. Small signs may point toward new paths. Some clues reveal rules that were hidden before. Those rules can help with later rooms. This turns the gameplay into a large puzzle box. Each solved layer may hide one more. The story also grows as you move ahead. Dark secrets start to rise from the calm setup.

Clues Leave Stip in the Demo

Some secrets may appear outside the demo. Trailers and social posts can hide useful codes. Store pages and live events may also hold clues. Even press notes could hide part of the title. The latest trailer ends with a secret code. Players can use that code in the demo. Press “C” to open the code screen. Type the code and press Enter. That idea gives fans more places to search. It also makes each new post feel like part of the puzzle.

Stip - Official Reveal Trailer and Demo

The Release Is Set

The full release will run on Linux, Mac, and Windows. It's due to launch in 2026. The Stip demo is out now. So players can try the build today via Proton. Steam Deck support has not been confirmed. There are no clear SteamOS or Proton notes. The developer has not shared speed tests. Frame rates and system needs are also unknown. Those details matter, but Deck users should watch for firm support news.

A Prize Before Launch

Belgian solo developer Sam Agten is making this title. He also works under the name SixtyFour. The project won Most Anticipated Game 2026. The Belgian Game Awards gave it that prize. Players can also find the simple number puzzle title at Gamescom. It will appear at the Indie Arena Booth. The booth is in Hall 10.2. Five more Belgian releases will join it there. Visitors can try a hands-on demo. They may also book time with the developer.

Keep Watch on the Demo for Stip

Roguecraft DX is due to bring its classic roguelike adventure game to Linux and Windows, opening the gates to the dark halls. The team at Badger Punch Games continues to bring new life to the release. Which is due to find its play on Steam this fall. Roguecraft DX arrives on Steam on September 10, 2026. This classic roguelike dives into dark halls, lost loot, and strange foes. Players can also look forward to its planned Linux release.

A dark dungeon awaits

Badger Punch is bringing a new quest to PC. Since the game draws from old adventure games. It uses hand made isometric pixel art. While the action takes place in Mordecoom. This dungeon hides gold, secrets, and scary beasts. It also has some very angry chickens. Players pick one of three classes. Each one changes the way a run feels. The Wizard is weak but strong with spells. The Warrior wins fights with raw power. The Rogue uses quick moves and teleport skills. Since each hero offers a new way to explore. Runs are built to fit busy players. A full dungeon trip takes about 30 to 40 minutes. That makes each run easy to start.

Roguecraft DX keeps runs fresh

Every trip into Mordecoom brings new surprises. The dungeon changes each time you play. Hidden rooms, potions, and monsters wait inside. The title aims to welcome new players. It also keeps the challenge that roguelike fans enjoy. Each class has its own difficulty level. That choice lets players find their own pace. A new player can learn the ropes. A skilled player can chase tougher runs. The title also has extra modes. Chicken Run mode adds a wild twist. You begin as a small chicken with only 2 HP. The goal is to find golden eggs. These eggs let your chicken grow into Chicklathohep. It is a strange path, but it fits the gameplay. Endless Dungeon mode adds a score chase. Players can test how long they survive. The deeper you go, the more danger you face.

Roguecraft DX - Gameplay Trailer

Players have a release to watch

Roguecraft DX will launch on Steam for PC on September 10, 2026. A Linux release is planned alongside Windows. The developer has not shared Steam Deck support details. It has also not confirmed Proton support. Users should watch for more news.

We do have plans on supporting Linux, along with a few other modern platforms...

Linux support is planned, and the team will confirm the full list later this year. The original release was built in assembly for classic Amiga computers, but the new Steam version is being rebuilt with Unity for modern systems. The upcoming release does not list a native SteamOS version yet. That detail is still unclear. The same goes for system needs. Smooth play matters for many players. It also matters for Steam Deck owners. More details before launch will help players know what to expect. The demo is available now on Steam, playable via Proton. Players can try the demo before release. The team is also taking wishlists.

A small adventure worth tracking

Crowned Sun pre-alpha for the 3D isometric MMORPG game for Linux, Mac, and Windows is expanding its world with new content. Linux, Mac, and Windows. Thanks to the continued creativity and innovation of the talented team at IndigoWare. Working to make its way onto Steam. Crowned Sun pre-alpha is getting a major social update. The game moves beyond solo play with new online tools. Trade, guilds, pets, and more now shape the world.

The Crowned Sun world grows together in the pre-alpha

The latest update turns the 3D isometric MMORPG into a more shared space. Players can now trade items and Zin with other players. The trade system uses drag and drop controls. It also has a lock-in step before deals are done. Friends and chat tools got a big change too. Players get whisper windows and better friend controls. The party system now feels much clearer. A new HUD shows health, mana, class icons, and bonus XP. Guilds also arrive in this update. Players can make guilds and add custom 32×32 emblems. Those marks appear above members. They also fly on castle flags.

A player run market

The new Crowned Sun market tools give players more ways to trade in the pre-alpha. Vending shops let players sell items from their bags. Autotrade lets shops stay open while players are away. Buying stores let players ask for needed items. The auction house adds buyouts, fees, and search tools. It gives the world a more active economy.

Pets and mounts arrive

Crowned Sun adds 37 full 3D pets. The list includes dogs, cats, monkeys, foxes, and rabbits. Each pet has new walk and run moves. They also fit the game's cel shaded style. Pets can speak when fed or petted. They can also perform tricks with heart effects. Three mounts are ready too. Players can ride Ogongo, Dark Ogongo, and Imado.

Crowned Sun pre-alpha - Mount System Preview

Combat gets more depth

The stats window now shows a radar chart. It also tracks combat stats in real time. The Orisha blessing draft adds a new level choice. Players draw three blessings and pick one. Death now drops essence at the fall spot. Players can track it with maps and markers. Gear grades are also being tested behind a feature flag. More combat polish has arrived. The Crowned Sun pre-alpha update adds new damage effects and death effects. A max level aura now marks top level players.

A better world to explore

New areas include the Ifadun guild field and a new castle. Ayaokun interiors also got fresh paths. The world map now guides travel with ground arrows. Players can zoom, drag, and clear routes. Linux players should watch this Beyond the pre-alpha for Crowned Sun, the title is planned for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Steam Early Access is planned for 2027. Native support is confirmed as a target. Steam Deck support and Proton support are not confirmed yet. The team has not shared tests or frame results. That means players should wait for more details. Sound and UI also got a major pass. The update adds over 70 new sound effects. Maps now have their own sounds and music. The UI has new fonts and smoother window moves.

Crowned Sun pre-alpha and the next step

Subway Builder bringing deep planning to this hyperrealistic transit simulation game now live on Linux, Mac, and Windows. Borough Studio keeps the gameplay fresh with bold new challenges. Which is now live on Steam with a discount. Subway Builder goes live on Steam at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. It brings rich city plans, real data, Linux support, and a sharp launch deal. Steam Deck details remain unknown, so handheld fans still have one key question.

Subway Builder Goes Live

Borough Studio calls it a hyperrealistic transit simulation. So you draw lines, place stops, buy trains, and tune each route. The goal sounds simple. Move more people in less time. Yet each choice can shift the whole network. So a poor stop may add long walks. A bad link may pack one busy hub. Subway Builder also draws from census and Redistricter data. It then models homes, jobs, and daily trips. Millions of riders start each day. Since they use the same path tools found on phones. Each rider weighs time, cost, and wait time. Income can also shape that choice. Some may drive instead. Others may use your rail lines. You can track one rider from home to work. You can also watch huge crowds at once. Delays can hurt trust. A late or cut train may change later trips. That gives each small fault more weight. One weak line can harm far more than one ride.

Data Gives Each Trip Weight

The Subway Builder sim also models school and air trips. College riders have their own travel times and income mix. Airport trips use FAA data. While college counts come from US federal data. Work sites use a gravity model. Since it links homes with jobs based on range. Trip times also follow real life trends. Riders leave home and work at set parts of the day. A broadband link is required. The game needs it to keep its real data in use.

Subway Builder Steam Launch Trailer

A Big Set of Cities

At launch, the game has more than thirty cities. The new Los Angeles map joins the full set. US maps include Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, and Charlotte. Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dallas are also in. You can build in Denver, Detroit, Honolulu, Houston, and Indianapolis. Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, and Philadelphia join them. The list also has Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake City, and San Diego. San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington are included too. UK maps cover Birmingham, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Newcastle.

Native Support Is Included

The Steam build runs with native support. That is good news for Linux fans. Steam Deck support has not been confirmed. There is no word on SteamOS tests or a Deck rating. The studio has not shared frame rates. Controller support is also unclear. Native support is firm. Handheld speed and input details are not.

Subway Builder Price and Launch Deal

The base price is $39.99 USD / £34.99 / €39.99. A 25 percent launch sale cuts it to $29.99 USD / £22.99 / 29,99€. That Subway Builder deal runs for two weeks. Steam also uses its own prices by region. The release is live in every language enabled by Steam. Players can join the game’s Discord server. It already has more than 10,000 transit fans.

What Players Should Watch

Fogpiercer launches the train-based roguelite deckbuilder game that rolls onto Steam Deck, Linux, Mac, and Windows. Mad Cookies Studio keeps the gameplay fresh with its bold new ideas. That is now live on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store with 92% Positive reviews. Fogpiercer launches with a blend with train tactics, cards, and harsh fights in a frozen wasteland. One smart move can smash a full convoy and save your run fast.

A train built for war

Mad Cookies Studio has made a train-based roguelite deckbuilder about one armed locomotive. Since Hooded Horse is handling the release. You cross a cold wasteland while bandits swarm your route. Each turn gives you few action points. That makes each card and carriage matter. Your train is also your deck. New cars add fresh cards and plans. You can shunt foes, fire harpoons, or blast trucks aside. Some moves can start wild chain hits. Push one foe onto the rails. Your train may crush it on the next pass. You can also wreck the lead truck. It may roll back into the rest. Hacking cards can help line foes up first.

Fogpiercer launches on Linux

Native support is listed at launch. The game is also listed for Steam Deck. That gives handheld fans a clear way to play. The Steam Deck status is not clear. No badge or test data was shared. Frame rates and battery use are also unknown. The same goes for desktop speed. The studio gave no Linux test notes. It also did not name Proton or Vulkan. Still, a Linux release on day one matters, So fans will not need to wait for a later port. Open-source tools were not part of the news. Mod support was not named either. Those points may be worth watching next.

Fogpiercer - Launch Trailer

Cards drive each run

Fogpiercer launches with more than 170 cards. They cover damage, aid, movement, and status effects. Drivers also shape each run. One may call ghost units. Another can twist time or trigger huge hazards. Routes split across two biomes. Each path has its own risks and rewards. You may find fights, shops, safe stops, or odd events. Some maps also add cliffs or tight lanes. Others may bring an ally. Since each field can change how your deck works. You can push foes into danger. You can trick them into attacking each other. Their planned moves appear before your turn. That gives you time to plan. Yet you still have few moves. The right order can wipe out whole groups. Boss fights close each region. These foes have their own skills and stories. Winning can open new gear for later runs. Between runs, you unlock more cars and drivers. You can also gain new engines. This gives each new run more room to grow.

Price and store details

Fogpiercer is priced at $19.99, £17.99, or €19.99 for the launch. In Japan, the price is ¥1,980. Plus, a 25% discount. You can get it now on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. It also runs on Windows and Mac. The train-based roguelite deckbuilder game has text support in many tongues. Since this includes German, French, Spanish, Polish, and Japanese. Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, and more are also included. Both forms of Chinese have full text support.

What players should watch

Extended Language Support is coming to Whispers of the Luminaries demo for the classic detective story game due out on Linux, Mac, and Windows. VN Heaven’s creative spark keeps the project moving forward. Since it working to make its way onto Steam, soon. Whispers of the Luminaries now has Extended Language Support for four major markets. Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese text is coming. That gives this dark idol mystery a much wider reach.

A Star Vanishes Before Debut

The story follows the sudden loss of a rising idol. She goes missing just weeks before her big debut. Part 1 runs for more than 100,000 words. The game mixes a classic crime tale with the hard side of show life. Mental health, trust, and loss all shape the case. The tone can shift fast. One scene feels tense. The next may feel warm and calm.

Extended Language Support Expands Reach

VN Heaven says the full game will get all four translations. That also covers Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. This matters for a text-led title. Since a mystery lives or dies by clear clues. Good language support can help more players follow each small detail. The new language plans also suit the title’s roots. Developer Winston Nguyen cites Famicom Detective Club, Danganronpa, and Kara no Shoujo as key guides. He hopes to bring back that old thrill. Yet he also wants a new spin.

Clues Meet Quiet Time

Most of the gameplay uses a visual novel style. While players question people, scan scenes, and link clues. Free time events are due to break up the stress. You can spend time with the cast. That group also includes the idols. These calm scenes let each person speak more freely. You may hear views on life, fear, and hope. That mix may be the best hook. Hard case work sits beside soft slice-of-life scenes.

What Linux Players Get

The full release is due out for Linux. VN Heaven lists a Q3 2026 launch window. That is native support, based on the stated platform list. The source does not name SteamOS support. Steam Deck support is also not confirmed. There is no Deck rating yet. Test data has not been shared. The demo can run through Proton. Unity is being used for development. That is useful news for players. Still, Proton support is not native support. There are no frame rate tests yet. Controller support is also unknown. Vulkan support has not been named.

Extended Language Support Demo News Comes First

The game appears in the GamePavillionJP Summer Showcase on Steam. Since the event starts today, July 18. A demo update is due out for late August. So that build should offer the next real look at the gameplay. For now, players can judge the core flow. They can see how the case work and free time scenes fit.

What Comes Next

Machine Party brings its brutal 2–4 player multiplayer party game to Linux and Windows soon. Developer Mike Klubnika and GDeavid bring fresh ideas to the release. Working to find its way onto Steam. Machine Party is due to release on July 30, 2026. It packs 15 cruel party games for two to four friends. The rules look simple, but one bad move can end your run.

Party Games Turn Mean

This is not a calm night with cards. Each round twists a known party game into a deadly test. Some releases ask for fast hands. Others reward sharp plans or cold nerves. Trust can help, but a quick betrayal may work better. Machine Party comes from Mike Klubnika and GDeavid. Klubnika made Buckshot Roulette, so the brutal 2–4 player multiplayer party mood feels no shock. Oro Interactive will publish the title. A new trailer shows the harsh experiences and wild group play. It also shows outfits for each test subject. Players can change their look before the next grim task.

Machine Party Offers 15 Games

The full set has 15 games. You can also play them as one long run. You can also jump to a game you like. That should help groups keep the pace quick. Every gameplay supports two to four players. So co-op may save you in one round. The next round may reward pure greed. That shift should keep each match hard to read. The whole set lives in the Klubnika world. Fans of Buckshot Roulette may spot the same cold style. Alex Peipman wrote the title’s industrial score. The music should suit its hard steel rooms and tense tests.

Machine Party | Official Release Date Trailer

Linux Support Is Confirmed

The Steam launch lists Linux and Windows. That gives Tux players a native release on day one. Steam Deck support is still unknown. The publisher has not shared a Deck rating or test data. There is also no clear word on SteamOS. Controller support has not been detailed yet. Those gaps matter for handheld play. Fans should watch the Steam page near launch. Machine Party has more than 150,000 wishlists. That points to strong interest before release. Still, wishlists do not prove sales. The real test will start once groups enter the first brutal 2–4 player multiplayer party game.

Price and Launch Deal

Holonoptic blending tense choices with deep business strategy in a story-rich economic simulation game out now on Linux, Mac, and Windows. Developer Glazial keeps the gameplay fresh with bold new ideas. That you can now find on Steam with a 25% discount. Holonoptic is now out on Linux. It blends a deep business sim with tense RPG choices. You run a broken Swiss firm while a harsh AI watches each move.

A CEO With No Choice

Your old boss is gone. The rest of the staff got fired. So now you lead Glazial, a failed Swiss tunnel firm. It once dug through rock. Since it now reaches across a weak Eurozone. A cold AI named Geist picked you for the job. Geist means “ghost” in German. So he name fits.t It does not trust you. It does not like you. Yet it needs your face.

Holonoptic Makes Work Feel Grim

The main game is a full story-rich economic simulation. You build sites and improve old ones. You hire staff or cut jobs. Due to deal with more than 50 firms. Some may trade with you. Others may be bought, robbed, or crushed. That sounds like a title of charts. Yet the person in the chair still matters. Since your CEO has 40 mind traits. Some are dark or hard to control. While the eight mood states can shape each key choice. Before a tough deal, you can use one of 16 drugs. These may shift focus, joy, or calm. The goal is not just to win. The gameplay asks what each win costs.

Eight Paths Down

Each choice feeds one of eight belief tracks. These include free trade, group rule, rich elites, and crime. Push one path and new jobs may open. Push too far and its foes may strike back. That split can lead to more than ten endings. Your rule may save Glazial. It may also ruin you.

Holonoptic trailer | story-rich RPG + management sim

Your Team Has Its Own Plans

You can hire 16 key staff for your team. Each one has hand-made art. Many also have voice work. None are just tools. Each person brings needs, skills, and private goals. Some may help you. Some may turn on you. The Holonoptic RPG side has nine classes and six skills. It also has more than 70 feats. You can talk your way through a deal. Even sneak in or bend the books. You may also win through hard work. That may be the safest path. It may not be the kindest.

Linux Gets a Native Release

Holonoptic runs on Linux at launch. It also runs on Mac and Windows. That is good news for Tux fans. Still, Steam Deck support is not confirmed. The source gives no Deck test data. It also gives no word on SteamOS tweaks. Controller support is not listed. Proton is not needed for the native build. The demo is still live on Steam. That gives users a low-risk first look.

Built by One Developer

Kevin Bloch made the whole release alone. He spent six years on it and wrote the text, made the code, and also drew the art. The game has over 3,000 lines of talk. More than 1,500 lines have voice work. It also packs over 120 items and upgrades. That is a huge load for one person. Demo players have praised its mood. One called it “one of the best indie games” they had played. Another said the art and tone boost its cold work feel.

What Players Should Play Holonoptic

Travelling at Night demo will soon bring its choice-led, choices-matter combat-free CRPG game for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Weather Factory brings its rich creative spark to the gameplay. All due to make its way onto Steam. The Travelling at Night demo lands on Steam on August 10th. It brings cold streets, strange worms, and hard choices without combat. Linux players also have a key reason to watch this dark trip.

A New Trip Starts Soon

Weather Factory has set August 10 for the public demo. A closed beta is open now by invite. Players can ask the studio for access. The public build will cover the game’s first chapter. The title comes from the creator of CULTIST SIMULATOR and BOOK OF HOURS. That team also worked on SUNLESS SEA and FALLEN LONDON.

Travelling at Night demo details

The story takes place in a false Europe after World War II. Since the USA and USSR now face a strange new cold war. The USA has its rich Incorporates. While the USSR has star-touched Ministries with their own dark aims. Your hero has a grim past. Worms hollowed them out in Cracow twelve years ago. Now they return. Their old life, it has also not let go. The demo starts in Antibes. You can walk through the town and its Sanitarium Aujourd’hui. You can also speak with the people who live there. Those talks shape the trip ahead.

No Combat, Real Risk

This is a choices-matter combat-free CRPG. There are no fights in the usual sense. That does not make the road safe. Death is still close, and worse fates may wait. You pick a career and a core drive. You could play an exorcist led by Sorrow. Since you could be a stage mage with a deep Appetite. A doctor may chase Curiosity instead. The release has sixteen skills. Dignity helps doctors earn trust. Spivvery may help you find food. Skolekosophy deals with things best left alone. You can find Memories and Signs as you roam. These can grow your skills and drives. Your choices also shape who gains power. You may aid, fool, or betray each group. The full tale will have more than one end. Your allies and motives will help set that path.

Travelling At Night - WORMS trailer and demo

Support Is Planned

Weather Factory says the game is due for Linux. It is also planned for Steam and GOG. That is good news for  fans. Still, key tech facts are not clear yet. Steam Deck support has not been confirmed. The studio has not shared Proton test results. There is also no word on Steam Deck checks. Controller support is not listed in the news. Native support is also planned for the full release. The demo’s Linux build status is less clear. Players should check the Steam page on August 10th. That should show which demo builds are live.

A Big BOOK OF HOURS Sale

The news also brings a deep sale. BOOK OF HOURS and all its DLC get 60% off on Steam. The Steam Daily Deal starts at 5:00 PM GMT. That is 7:00 PM CEST and 10:00 AM PDT. Weather Factory calls it the game’s deepest cut yet. Since the deal gives new players a cheap way in.

Players Should Watch The Travelling at Night Demo