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August 31, 2026

The most anticipated PC game on Steam in September 2026 has been named – players are not only waiting for the new game from The Witcher 3 game director

- The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action-RPG by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, will launch on September 3, 2026. - Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be released on September 4, 2026. - WARDOGS, a first-person shooter, is set to release on September 10, 2026. - CONTROL Resonant will debut on September 24, 2026. - Nivalis Nights, a life simulator in a cyberpunk city, will be available on September 29, 2026. - BOMBANANA! will be released on September 2, 2026. - Aniimo, an open-world RPG, is scheduled for September 16, 2026. - Graveyard Keeper 2 will launch on September 22, 2026. - Wanderburg, a roguelike adventure, will be available on September 8, 2026. - Active Matter, an extraction shooter, is set for release on September 15, 2026. - Transport Fever 3, a transport tycoon simulator, will be released on September 29, 2026. - Crimson Moon, featuring a Nephilim character, will be available on September 1, 2026.

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August 24, 2026

This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don’t forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake

This week marks the arrival of Gamescom, featuring a highly anticipated documentary on GTA 6 set to stream on August 27th via Rockstar and Netflix. Notable new PC releases include: - Burned Horizons (early access): A military simulation game set in a fictional 2002 war in Europe. - Money for Girls: Amortized: A horror detective visual novel by Porpentine. - 1666: Amsterdam (early access): A time-bending witch game from Patrice Désilets. - Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: A cooperative game for 1-4 players. - Astral Court DX: A bullet hell game with 189 levels. - Blood Dungeon: A frantic platformer by the creators of Nidhogg. - Sokogram: A hybrid puzzler with sokoban mechanics. - Western Rye (early access): A survival game combining cowboy simulation and zombie encounters. - the cabin game (early access): A multiplayer experience in a haunted cabin. - Lou's Lagoon: An adventurous platformer on an archipelago. - Star Wars: Zero Company: A squad tactics game set in the Ahsoka era. - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2: A remastered package featuring MGS4 and Peace Walker. - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy: An installment set on an island with light-based puzzles. - Captain Tsubasa: A return to the football franchise. - Don't Drop The Cake: A game where players balance a tray in a chaotic environment. - Alice's Gaze: A blend of autobattling and spooky mansion exploration. - A Little Age: A laid-back city-building game. The coverage approach for Gamescom this year will focus on in-depth stories rather than liveblogging, with a team on-site in Cologne and others covering news from home.

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July 3, 2026

Following the success of Mouthwashing, developer Wrong Organ wasn’t ready to make a better ‘story game,’ so it’s making a ‘gameplay game’ instead

Wrong Organ developers Jeffrey Tomec and Dave van Egdom are set to unveil their upcoming cooperative tank simulator, Carcass Clad, during the PC Gaming Show. This game represents a shift from their previous narrative-driven title, Mouthwashing. Tomec stated that the studio aims to explore gameplay-centric experiences rather than focusing solely on story. They are working on delivering a gameplay-rich experience with Carcass Clad, which they describe as the "just gameplay" game. The title does not have a release date yet but is available for wishlisting on Steam.

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June 1, 2026

Download It Now! Steam Offers Two Free PC Games For A Highly Limited Time

Valve has launched a limited-time promotional event on Steam, offering two free games: IQ Under Construction and Moonrise Fall. IQ Under Construction is a cooperative climbing game requiring teamwork and communication, with a redemption window of six hours from the announcement. Minimum system specifications include a 3.2 GHz Dual-Core CPU, 4 GB of RAM, Intel HD Graphics, DirectX 11, and 2 GB of available storage on Windows 10. Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric exploration and puzzle adventure about a boy lost in a supernatural forest after a car accident. The redemption window for this game closes on June 2. Minimum hardware requirements are a 64-bit compatible Intel Dual-Core CPU, 4 GB of RAM, a DX9-compatible graphics card, and 600 MB of storage on Windows Vista or newer.

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June 1, 2026

Steam Week in Review: 4 Backrooms games released on Steam last week, joining a list of over 500 cash-ins, parodies and legitimate contenders

A24's adaptation of The Backrooms has led to the release of only four new Backrooms-themed video games on Steam, despite over 500 results for "Backrooms" on the platform. Among the released titles, 225 are available, with an estimated 150 being legitimate playable games. Recent adaptations include Backrooms Cats and Lava, Backroom Warfare II, Chained in the Backrooms, Backrooms Santa, and Skibidi Gyatrooms. Escape the Backrooms and Inside the Backrooms are highlighted as quality co-op options, while The Complex: Expedition and Within the Backrooms are recommended for single-player experiences. Additionally, a Backrooms-themed event by publisher Secret Mode aims to help players find quality titles amidst the clutter. The Sims 4 is receiving favorable early access reviews on Steam, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is currently discounted by 70%.

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January 5, 2026

This week in PC games: Pathologic 3, a fresh Pokémon rival, a mind-bending FPS and some crablike base building

A hiatus in coverage occurred last December due to seasonal content preparation and personal challenges. New game releases include: - Dunecrawl: A cooperative game allowing up to four players to traverse a desert landscape on weaponized crabs. - Feed The Reactor: An incremental clicker game where players feed fuels into a cosmic vortex, unlocking narratives in a bizarre galaxy. - StarRupture: An early access title where players construct outposts on alien planets while fending off crab-like monsters. - Death Machine: A pixel-art metroidvania featuring 19 bosses, including at least one eight-legged invertebrate. - Oddcore: A first-person shooter set in a theme park with bizarre spaces and corporate satire, lacking crab references. - EvoCreo: A creature-collecting game with over 170 creatures, reminiscent of classic Game Boy Advance titles. - Ancient Farm: A farming game set in ancient Egypt, featuring historical landscapes and the Acanthothelphusa niloticus. - Pathologic 3: A narrative-driven game where players have 12 days to save a town from disease, involving quarantines. The CES hardware tradeshow is currently taking place in Las Vegas, focusing on GPU and RAM prices, new screen technologies, and novelty gadgets.

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December 25, 2025

Twisted Voxel Presents Best Of 2025 PC Games

The team at Twisted Voxel has highlighted five remarkable PC titles of 2025: 5. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake - A remake of a classic RPG that enhances visuals and mechanics while maintaining the original's narrative depth. 4. Hades II - A sequel that builds on its predecessor with new combat styles and a darker narrative, featuring the character Melinoe. 3. Silent Hill f - Set in 1960s Japan, this installment evolves the franchise with a focus on psychological trauma and environmental storytelling, along with a modernized combat system. 2. Split Fiction - A cooperative game that features imaginative realms and inventive puzzles, emphasizing teamwork and heartfelt storytelling. 1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - The top game of 2025, known for its painterly art style, intricate worldbuilding, and a dynamic turn-based combat system, exploring themes of mortality and purpose.

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December 15, 2025

The Best PC Games Of 2025

Peak is a low-budget cooperative multiplayer game categorized as "friendslop." It features chaotic gameplay where players navigate unpredictable events like tornadoes and geysers while climbing a mountain. The game emphasizes decision-making regarding stamina, routes, and risk versus reward when collecting supplies. It offers a procedurally generated mountain that changes daily, ensuring unique experiences. Players can collaborate and face challenges, including the extreme option of cannibalism for survival. The game is designed to be engaging through its mechanics and the variety of challenges presented.

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November 21, 2025

One of the best horde shooters of all time is free to keep on Steam this weekend

Warhammer Vermintide 2 is currently available for free on Steam until November 24, including the base game, while its downloadable content is offered at a discount. The game recently introduced a new free level and continues to attract several thousand concurrent players daily, indicating its ongoing popularity. Recognized as one of the best co-op games of 2018, it has received praise for its gameplay, with a review describing it as "gleefully gory" and highlighting its combat mechanics and level design.

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October 22, 2025

Fanatical’s Scream Sale 2025 Includes Some Of The Year’s Best PC Games

Fanatical has launched its Scream Sale, offering significant discounts on various PC games, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Borderlands 4, and Silent Hill f. Customers spending over a certain amount will receive a bonus game or coupon code, which can be stacked up to three times. Among the ten free games available, themed for Halloween, are Don't Knock Twice and In Sound Mind. Notable discounts include Absolum for .49 (down from .99), Fellowship for .24 (originally .99), and Cult of the Lamb for .49 (previously .99). Other discounted titles include Fallout 76 for .19, Dune: Awakening for .49, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for .99, and Persona 5 Royal for .19. Preorders for Football Manager 26 are available for .49 (originally .99) ahead of its November 4 release.