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October 17, 2026

Afterplay Brings Cloud-Synced Retro Gaming to Android and iOS

Afterplay allows users to play retro games in their browser without needing to download an app. It supports almost 40 different systems and has a growing catalogue of games from indie developers. Cloud Sync keeps progress stored, and Afterplay+ offers additional features. The app is available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store for free.

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October 16, 2026

Feed the Deep Is Heading to Consoles and Android Next Year

Feed the Deep, a Lovecraftian roguelike game developed by Luke Muscat, is set to launch on consoles and Android in 2027. The game takes players into procedurally generated underwater caves where they must collect materials, trade for upgrades, and navigate dangers while managing limited oxygen. The game offers an atmospheric soundtrack by composer Cedar Jones and promises a unique experience with each expedition.

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October 15, 2026

After Valve was criticized, devs back Steam’s refund policy by creating a 2-hour game literally called Refund This Game: “We celebrate players’ right to refund”

Mateo Covic, a developer known for Paddle Paddle Paddle, expressed frustrations about Steam's two-hour refund window, sparking scrutiny of Valve's policy. In response, developers launched a game titled Refund This Game, a first-person platformer that challenges players to navigate Steam's refund policy. The game encourages players to complete it in under two hours to earn a refund. It is priced at a promotional rate and takes inspiration from the classic rage-inducing platformer Getting Over It. Co-developer dofhouse noted that the discussion around Steam's refund policy inspired the game. Additionally, Steam recently surpassed 43 million concurrent users, an all-time high, attributed to the popularity of titles like Wardogs and Deadlock.

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October 13, 2026

REPLACED Heads to Android This December

REPLACED, a cyberpunk 2.5D Sidescrolling indie-hit, is set to be released on Android in December. The game will be part of the Google Play Games Program, allowing players to enjoy it on mobile, tablets, and PC with synced saves across devices. The port to Android was done by Poland-based studio ‘The Knights of U’.

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October 12, 2026

Broken Ranks Android Launch: October 21 Release

- The upcoming release of Broken Ranks is for Android. - The global Android release is scheduled for October 21. - Pre-registration is active through Google Play. - Early registrants will receive a free skin. - Broken Ranks is a tactical, turn-based MMORPG from Whitemoon Games, offered as a free-to-play game.

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October 11, 2026

Two Steam games generated $560,000 across 135,000 sales in five years, but the co-creator only took home $15,000 annually, leaving him driving a 2012 Mazda — high Chinese refund rates, Steam’s 30% fee, and publisher cuts eat most of the profit

Omer Develioğlu, co-founder of Northend Games, reported that his indie titles, Northend Tower Defense and Deepstone Rift (Early Access), generated a gross income of 0,000 from approximately 135,000 units sold on Steam over five years. After expenses and revenue sharing, he and his co-founder received only ,000 to split, resulting in an annual income of about ,000 each. A significant portion of their sales, around 53.3%, came from China. Steam charges a standard fee of 30% on sales, which deducted ,000 from their earnings. Additionally, U.S. withholding taxes reduced their total earnings further, leaving them with ,300.

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October 8, 2026

Yes, You Can Play Steam Games On Your Android Phone

- GameNative software allows users to play Steam games on their Android devices - Installation process involves downloading the .APK file from the GameNative GitHub page - Users need to enable "Install unknown apps" functionality in their phone's settings - After installation, users can log into their Steam account through the GameNative app - Users can search their Steam library, install games onto their Android device, and play them - GameNative community provides a list of supported games and offers help through its Discord page - Users need to be connected to a network to play games, but offline play is also possible

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October 8, 2026

Vampire Crawlers brings chaotic deckbuilding to Android, iOS on Oct. 12

Poncle is set to launch its turn-based spin-off game Vampire Crawlers on Android and iOS on Oct. 12, bringing the same action and deckbuilding mechanics as its predecessor. The mobile version will be available globally for .99, with preorders open on the App Store. Vampire Crawlers is playable on various platforms and will coincide with the launch of the Death Parade patch, introducing new content and gameplay enhancements.

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October 5, 2026

The Cheese LAN online tournament united PC gaming enthusiasts in the US.

The inaugural Cheese LAN festival in Green Bay, Wisconsin, had 28 participants and was the first major networking event in the region in over a decade. It took place at the Beja Shriners' Hall, featuring 24 hours of continuous gaming with a dedicated power distribution board and a 2.5G local area network. The setup included switches for 10G SFP channels and three dedicated servers for game file distribution, achieving local download speeds over 1.6 Gbps. An air conditioning system maintained a temperature of around 21°C. Activities included Rocket League competitions, cheese-throwing minigames, and a secret tournament for Sewer Rave. Organizers provided complimentary energy drinks and a vending machine stocked with 16 liters of Sun Drop. Despite financial challenges, plans for the next Cheese LAN festival are set for July 2027, with a potential winter edition.

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October 4, 2026

New Steam Game Is Like Cuphead Meets Minecraft

Kalit is an upcoming indie game developed by Travi Team Games, a small Italian studio consisting of two developers. It features hand-drawn animation reminiscent of 1930s cartoons and combines this aesthetic with a Minecraft-inspired survival sandbox. Players can mine resources, craft items, cultivate farms, and explore a 3D open world. The game was first unveiled in June 2025, following the studio's previous releases, including the 2023 physics-based fighting game Scroter and the 2024 found footage horror title Unknown Tapes. The studio plans to release another title in 2027, but specific details about that release are not yet available.