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Play Faster, a Precision Platformer Purpose-Built for Speedrunning, Announced for PC
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March 25, 2026

Play Faster, a Precision Platformer Purpose-Built for Speedrunning, Announced for PC

Play Faster is a minimalist precision platformer designed for speedrunning, currently in development for PC by GoBlimp and published by Byzantium. It features tools for speedrunners, including an input display, replay system, instant retries, practice mode, and anti-cheat measures. The game focuses on short runs lasting 5 to 8 minutes, emphasizing deterministic movement and player skill. A trailer and screenshots are available, and players can add it to their Steam wishlist.
10 games to grab during the Steam Spring Sale 2026
AppWizard
March 21, 2026

10 games to grab during the Steam Spring Sale 2026

March has seen the release of several notable gaming titles including Slay the Spire 2, Crimson Desert, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Timberborn. The Steam Spring Sale offers discounts on a variety of PC games, running from March 19 to March 26. Featured titles in the sale include: 1. Dispatch: 20% off - .99 / £19.99 2. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: 50% off - .99 / £24.99 3. Routine: 20% off - .59 / £26.79 4. Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader: 60% off - .19 / £17.19 5. Maze Mice: 50% off - .49 / £4.49 6. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: 50% off - .49 / £12.49 7. Blue Prince: 34% off - .84 / £14.84 8. Dungeons of Hinterberg: 66% off - .45 / £6.45 9. Star Wars Jedi Survivor: 90% off - .99 / £5.99 10. Dread Delusion: 50% off - .74 / £7.74
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Dune Imperium, Forager, Bloons TD 6, more
AppWizard
March 20, 2026

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Dune Imperium, Forager, Bloons TD 6, more

Today, there are notable Android game and app deals, including Bloons TD 6, Unreal Life, Candleman, Wings of Glory, and Raiders of the North Sea. Additional games on sale are Doom & Destiny Worlds, The Isle of Cats, Dune: Imperium Digital, and Forager. Hardware discounts include the Pixel Watch 4 and open-box deals for the Google Pixel 10 Pro/XL, with savings reaching up to 0.
This week in PC games: Crimson Desert and Death Stranding 2 plus frogs, cubes and one amazingly menacing chicken
AppWizard
March 16, 2026

This week in PC games: Crimson Desert and Death Stranding 2 plus frogs, cubes and one amazingly menacing chicken

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.
5 great indie games from GDC 2026
AppWizard
March 15, 2026

5 great indie games from GDC 2026

The GDC Festival of Gaming showcased several upcoming games. - At Fate’s End: An action-adventure game by Thunder Lotus, releasing in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It explores sibling relationships through combat and exploration. - Mina the Hollower: Developed by Yacht Club Games, this game is inspired by Link’s Awakening and will launch this spring on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. - The Melty Way: A platformer featuring a slime that melts as it progresses through levels, entering early access on Steam on April 24th. - Poke a Nose: A game where players control a severed hand to collect toilet paper and poke noses, targeting a 2026 release on PC, with a possibility of early 2027. - Super Meat Boy 3D: A 3D adaptation of the original Super Meat Boy, expected to launch in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and More
AppWizard
March 3, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and More

Final Fantasy III is available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is also available on the same platforms under the same subscriptions. Upcoming games include to a T on March 4, EA Sports F1 25 on March 4, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf on March 5, Construction Simulator on March 10, Cyberpunk 2077 on March 10, Hollow Knight: Silksong on March 12, and DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party on March 17. Diablo II: Resurrected became available on February 11 for Cloud, Console, and PC. Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale will be updated on March 13. Game Pass members can claim a complimentary in-game bundle for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Titles leaving the Game Pass library on March 15 include Bratz Rhythm & Style, Enter the Gungeon, F1 23, He is Coming, Lightyear Frontier, and Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island.
This week in PC games: Marathon, Slay The Spire 2, a promising Disco-like RPG and a monastic garden mystery
AppWizard
March 2, 2026

This week in PC games: Marathon, Slay The Spire 2, a promising Disco-like RPG and a monastic garden mystery

This week features a variety of new PC game releases, including: - The Abbess' Garden: A life simulation game set in the 17th century where players restore a botanical sanctuary. - Sad God: A game where players navigate a shaft filled with threats to reach the surface before lava engulfs them. - The Legend of Khiimori: An open-world courier game set in 13th-century Mongolia, now in early access. - Esoteric Ebb: A single-player CRPG where players investigate an explosion at a teashop during an election. - Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered: A remaster of the classic title focusing on narrative and choice. - Humanica: A city-building game where players can edit the landscape of their prehistoric city. - Luxman Moonlit Market: A night market simulation game with a unique art style. - Scott Pilgrim EX: A side-scrolling brawler based on the Canadian comic book series. - Slay the Spire 2: The sequel to the roguelite deckbuilder, now in early access. - Card Cultivation: A game combining elements of Cultist Simulator with Chinese mythology. - Planet of Lana II: A puzzle-platformer where players save a cyborg world alongside a kid and their pet. - Age of Barbarians Chronicles: An action game with a sword-and-sorcery theme. - Here Comes The Swarm: An early access survival RTS where players fend off gigabeetles. - Marathon: Bungie's reboot of the classic FPS set in a rich lore universe. - Ratcheter DX: An adventure game challenging players to escape a sunken ice base. - Mr. Peregrino: A game set in the 19th century where players manage food supplies while escorting pilgrims. - Over The Top: WW1: A game where players experience the frontlines of World War I. - Aethus: A game where players investigate a lost science expedition on a desert world. - Post-Apocalyptic Technician: Players repair Stroggs as an underground technician. - Frog Abundance: An exploration game centered around frogs in various time periods. Team members at RPS express interest in different titles, with Ollie favoring Marathon, James interested in Planet of Lana, Mark leaning towards automotive adventures, and Julian considering writing about Slay the Spire 2.
The 15 Best Steam Deck Games
AppWizard
February 21, 2026

The 15 Best Steam Deck Games

Valve’s Steam Deck is a leading handheld PC known for its user-friendly design and gaming capabilities. It supports a range of games, including: - Vampire Survivors: Affordable, engaging gameplay, and seamless performance. - Stardew Valley: A beloved farming simulator that supports modding. - Balatro: Combines poker mechanics with rogue-like elements, low battery consumption. - Dave the Diver: Quick gaming sessions with charming 2D art style. - Blue Prince: Cozy exploration game with puzzles, suitable for bedtime play. - Dredge: Eerie experience with a day-based structure for brief sessions. - Deep Rock Galactic Survivor: Sci-fi elements and mining challenges, engaging gameplay. - Hades / Hades 2: Action roguelikes with stunning visuals and compelling gameplay. - Sektori: Fast-paced twin-stick shooter, smooth performance. - Elden Ring: Expansive RPG that performs well on the Steam Deck. - Resident Evil 2: Smooth-running remake with a gripping narrative. - Big Hops: 3D platformer with charming visuals and fluid performance at 60FPS. - Warframe: Live-service game offering fast-paced combat, requires internet. - TMNT Shredder’s Revenge: Pixel art brawler with solo and multiplayer options. - Megabonk: 3D version of Vampire Survivors, steady framerate and intuitive controls.
Psychological Horror Platformer LOVE ETERNAL Challenges (A God's) Gravity on PC and Consoles Today
AppWizard
February 21, 2026

Psychological Horror Platformer LOVE ETERNAL Challenges (A God’s) Gravity on PC and Consoles Today

LOVE ETERNAL, developed by brlka and published by Ysbryd Games, has been released on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game features a narrative where the protagonist, Maya, experiences a surreal nightmare during a family dinner, becoming ensnared by an ancient god in a transformed, eerie realm. Players navigate a castle filled with intricate platforming puzzles, requiring mastery of gravity and spatial awareness to overcome various obstacles. The game includes exploration of atmospheric environments and encounters with other prisoners and doppelgängers. LOVE ETERNAL is priced at USD 19.99 and supports multiple languages.
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