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December 4, 2025

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 04/12/2025

The Epic Games Store is offering free PC games from 4 PM GMT on December 4, 2025, to 4 PM GMT on December 11, 2025. The games available are The Darkside Detective, published by Akupara Games and developed by Spooky Doorway, and Jackbox Party Pack 4, published and developed by Jackbox Games. The Darkside Detective is a point-and-click adventure game set in the town of Twin Lakes, featuring pixel art and witty dialogue. Jackbox Party Pack 4 includes five and a half games designed for social gaming and entertainment.

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December 2, 2025

‘MARVEL Cosmic Invasion’ Launches Today on PC and Consoles

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is an arcade-style tag-team beat ‘em up game released on multiple platforms including Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. It features 15 playable superheroes, an innovative tag-team battling system, local and online co-op for up to 4 players, and a campaign mode alongside an arcade mode. Players can face villains like Thanos and M.O.D.O.K., unlock power-ups, and experience pixel art and an original soundtrack by Tee Lopes. The game is priced at .99 and is available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

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November 29, 2025

Side-scrolling action adventure game Avemary Rocket: Captain Patchwork announced for PC

Publisher room6 and developer Stesan Games are set to release the side-scrolling action-adventure game Avemary Rocket: Captain Patchwork on PC via Steam in 2026. The game features a spaceship named The Patchwork, where players must navigate and maintain the vessel while uncovering its secrets. Key features include intuitive side-scrolling gameplay, 2D pixel art, maintenance tasks during a journey to Earth, real-time gameplay with time constraints, and multiple endings. The development team includes Shuhei Miyazawa, Pixel, and Masashi Kimura. An announcement trailer is available.

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November 14, 2025

6 of the most popular apps on Steam that aren’t games

Steam offers a variety of software tools in addition to its extensive library of games, which can enhance productivity and creativity in the workplace. Aseprite is a tool for creating high-quality pixel art with a minimalist interface and features that streamline the creative process, making it suitable for indie game developers and artists. RPG Maker MZ allows users to create their own games without extensive coding knowledge, catering to both beginners and seasoned developers, and is compatible with current operating systems. Wallpaper Engine enables users to create unique static or animated wallpapers, allowing for personalization of desktop backgrounds. Crosshair X allows users to customize crosshairs for various games, enhancing gameplay by tailoring the aiming experience. Soundpad enhances voice chats by enabling users to play sound effects and music clips during conversations, improving the social experience of gaming and online interactions.

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November 13, 2025

You can grab a stunning fantasy game, an intense tactical FPS, and a high-speed roguelike all for free if you’re fast

2025 has seen significant growth in the indie gaming sector, highlighted by standout titles such as Sandfall's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, vedinad's Megabonk, and Dogubomb's Blue Prince. Players can claim three indie games for free from the Epic Games Store from November 13 to November 20, including Songs of Silence, a fantasy game with 4X strategy and autobattler mechanics; Zero Hour, a tactical first-person shooter set in Bangladesh; and Scourgebringer, an action roguelike featuring dynamic dungeon environments and platforming combat.

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November 11, 2025

This new turn-based dungeon crawler is inspired by the first board game I ever owned, and I can’t wait to adventure down memory lane

Hero Quest was the first board game the author could call their own, passed down from a friend-of-a-friend's older brother. The author and their brother played it without mastering the rules and painted the figures. The author is now interested in Dark Quest 4, a game inspired by Hero Quest, which retains a high fantasy essence despite its grimdark aesthetic. Dark Quest 4 is a fantasy dungeon crawler with ten playable heroes, 30 unique missions, and 40 different monsters. It features a fully voiced Dungeon Master and includes a Creator Mode for players to design their own content. The game supports local and online co-op play and is available on Steam for .99 / £15.07.

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November 11, 2025

Arcane Trigger Announced For PC With Free Demo

Indie game developer MiniWhale, in collaboration with publisher Anotherindie, has released a retro-inspired wizard shooter called Arcane Trigger. A free demo is available on Steam. Players take on the role of a mage defending their realm from interdimensional foes, featuring three distinct characters with unique magical abilities and 15 waves of escalating difficulty. The game includes over 220 unique bullets, 150 magical seals, and a dual progression system. Players can craft elemental arsenals using various magic types, fuse bullets for enhanced versions, and experience over 2,000,000 possible combinations of bullets, seals, and upgrades. The game features enchanting pixel art and is designed for fast-paced, accessible gameplay.

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November 10, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (November 10, 2025)

Steam sees approximately a dozen new titles released each day. - Service With A Shotgun: Releases on November 7, developed by Nolyn Vansyckle, features action and narrative where player decisions impact the outcome. - The Apothecary of Trubiz: Releases on November 7, developed by kinjo and Image Labo, is a puzzle game where players mix potions using a guidebook in a foreign language, featuring muted pixel art. - Reentry: Releases on November 8, developed by Lyra Creative, is a realistic space flight simulator inspired by NASA missions, transitioning from early access to full release. - No Players Online: Releases on November 7, developed by Beeswax Games, is an expansion of a 2019 indie game that allows players to explore an abandoned multiplayer FPS with nostalgic elements.

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October 31, 2025

Two legendary ’80s JRPGs that spawned a genre-defining series are back in gorgeous new HD remasters, with a wealth of extras

Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake has been released on Steam, allowing fans to revisit the origins of the series. This remaster follows the reimagining of Dragon Quest 3 and features high-definition adaptations that blend modern aesthetics with original pixel art. The games include new characters, dungeons, and expanded storylines, with Dragon Quest 2 introducing an Ocean Floor area, a mermaid town, a ghost ship, and new enemies. Combat in Dragon Quest 1 now allows battles against groups of foes, while Dragon Quest 2 features a party system and the new character, Princess of Cannock. Modern gameplay systems have been integrated, including sigils for skill upgrades, scrolls for teaching new abilities, hidden mini medals for valuable items, and a tombola minigame. The games are available on Steam and the Microsoft Store for .99 / £49.99, with a bundle for .99 / £84.99.

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October 31, 2025

Game Pass Horror Picks: 17 Excellent Games To Play This Halloween

Gamers with Game Pass on Xbox or PC can access a selection of horror games for Halloween, including: - Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Co-op sci-fi shooter) - Good for those wanting to battle Xenomorphs; not ideal for players who dislike loadouts or glitches. - A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cinematic stealth adventure) - Great for fans of intricate narratives; not suitable for those who prefer direct confrontations. - CARRION (2D pixel art adventure) - Appeals to Metroidvania enthusiasts; not for players who dislike backtracking. - Costume Quest (Turn-based comedy RPG) - Nostalgic for trick-or-treating; not for those seeking complex mechanics. - Dead By Daylight (Online survival horror co-op) - Perfect for horror movie scenario fans; not for those who dislike being hunted. - Diablo IV (Loot-based action-RPG) - Great for demon-slaying fans; not for players who disengage during button-mashing. - Doom 2016 (First-person shooter) - Ideal for chaos lovers; not for cautious players. - Inscryption (Deck-building horror adventure) - Appeals to strategy and chance lovers; not for those averse to plot twists. - Inside (Cinematic platforming adventure) - Great for emotional storytelling fans; not for those who prefer dialogue-heavy narratives. - Little Nightmares II (Dark fantasy puzzle adventure) - Perfect for atmosphere lovers; not for players frustrated by intricate controls. - Pacific Drive (Haunted car sim) - Good for scavengers; not for those who prefer smooth rides. - Redfall (Co-op demon hunter) - Appeals to vampire hunting fans; not for those seeking loot shooters. - Resident Evil 2 (Survival horror shooter) - Great for survival fantasy enthusiasts; not for those afraid of monsters. - State of Decay 2 (Open-world base-building zombie survival) - Ideal for resource gatherers; not for those who find repetition daunting. - Still Wakes the Deep (Lovecraftian walking sim) - Appeals to fans of eerie atmospheres; not for those lacking patience. - The Evil Within (Psychological survival horror) - Great for boundary-pushing horror fans; not for those struggling with jarring mechanics. - The Walking Dead (Point-and-click zombie adventure) - Ideal for fans of the comic or show; not for those easily moved to tears.