Steam releases around a dozen new games daily. The following are details of some notable upcoming PC games:
- Stiff Neck
- Release Date: April 3
- Developer: 伤官制作组 Team Uranian
- Description: A life simulation game where players control Kazio, a Polish man adjusting to life after losing his job at a coal mine, now working at a convenience store and facing financial challenges.
- Wasteland Bites
- Release Date: April 4
- Developer: CosmicDev
- Description: A game where players operate a food truck in a post-apocalyptic world, cooking while defending against aliens and mutants.
- It Has My Face
- Release Date: April 4
- Developer: NightByte Games
- Description: A roguelike game where players navigate a world filled with doppelgangers, aiming to eliminate their lookalike before being found out, featuring both solo and multiplayer modes.
- Grime 2
- Release Date: April 1
- Developer: Clover Bite
- Description: A sequel to a combat-focused platformer where players can mold defeated enemies into attacks, featuring a parry-centric combat system and challenging boss battles.
HoYoVerse will conduct a closed beta test for its upcoming game, Petit Planet, starting on April 21. Players will assume the role of a world creator and engage in activities such as farming, fishing, cooking, relaxing, making friends, and forming galaxies. The beta test, called the Stardrift Test, will introduce new Neighbors and enhance experiences at the Galactic Bazaar. Interested players can sign up at planet.hoyoverse.com, with a selection gaining access and unlocking exclusive rewards upon the game's launch. The game is in its final stages of development, but a confirmed release date has not been announced.
Casey Yano, co-founder of Mega Crit, revealed that Slay the Spire 2 will enter early access in the next year or two and will feature three new modes, including a co-op mode. This addition aims to attract both seasoned players and newcomers. The team is exploring new gameplay dynamics, which may include collaborative gameplay, dynamic challenges, and experimental features that could surprise players.
A significant update for Crimson Desert has been released, introducing five new mounts: the White Bear, Silver Fang, Snowwhite Deer, Rock Tusk Warthog, and Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex. The update includes enhancements to gameplay, such as improved movement controls, optimized stamina consumption, and adjustments to aerial abilities. Accessibility features have been added, including expanded interaction ranges, smoother object interactions, and a more intuitive inventory system. Quality of life improvements include changes to criminal actions affecting contribution scores, better pet behavior, efficiency upgrades to buildings and tools, and enhancements to fast travel and respawn loading times. The patch is available on Steam for PC and Mac, with plans for release on the Epic Games Store.
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Overcooked 2 is a cooperative cooking game where players work together to prepare meals under time constraints while managing a growing clientele. The game features whimsical levels and challenges, such as cooking on moving platforms and navigating kitchens in mid-air, all while trying to save the Onion Kingdom from The Unbread. It emphasizes collaboration, communication, and the fun of chaotic gameplay. Currently, it is available for .49 / £4.39 on Fanatical, reflecting a 78% discount from its original price.
Crimson Desert is set to launch this Thursday and is currently ranked #4 on Steam's top wishlists chart. A preview by Harvey has generated significant excitement, making it PC Gamer's most-read article for March. The game features a variety of activities, including cooking, lumber gathering, bounty mechanics, gambling, wrestling minigames, building faction reputations, and fishing. The gaming community is eagerly anticipating a vast, immersive world, especially following delays with Grand Theft Auto 6. A review will be available soon, and potential buyers may consider waiting for patches and sales.
The Maw consumed the narrator but they have returned to the waking world. The narrator successfully escaped through one of the Maw's mouths. New PC games highlighted include:
- Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime: A strategy game with grid-based battles alongside frogs.
- Deadline Delivery: A fast-paced adventure involving errant apes and exploding mail trucks.
- Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War: Players embody bugs to understand and combat foes.
- The Ratline: A game about tracking Nazi fugitives in the 1970s.
- Everwind: An early access first-person survival RPG set in a world of floating islands.
- Opus Magnum DLC: A new addition to an engineering sim with fresh content.
- Crawling Angels: A game where players navigate a carnival to satisfy a character's whims.
- The Cube, Save Us: An early access melee extraction game focused on loot in a sky cube.
- In Their Shoes: A slice-of-life game reimagining visual novel mechanics.
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach: Now available on PC.
- Crimson Desert: An action-RPG from the creators of Black Desert Online.
- Briar Flame: A 2D dark fantasy action-platformer.
The team is currently engaged with Crimson Desert and reflecting on classic games, while also dealing with cooking and food-related thoughts.