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AppWizard

May 12, 2026

PC 20+ Game Bundle Costs Under $1 Per Game, Saves $100s In Total

Fanatical has launched the Build Your Own Killer Bundle, featuring 27 games that gamers can select to create their own bundle. The pricing structure allows for significant savings: starting at £5.75 for five or more games (£1.15 each), £1 per game for 10 or more titles (totaling £9.99), and £0.95 each for 20 games (starting at £18.99). The complete bundle costs £25.64, offering a 95% discount from the original retail price of £476.06. Notable titles include Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, Copycat, Sniper Elite 4 Deluxe Edition, and various Enhanced Editions of Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. Each game includes a Steam key, and compatibility information for Steam Deck users is provided. Availability is limited to stock on hand.

AppWizard

May 9, 2026

New Free Steam Game Has a 95/100 Rating

A new game titled Candellum has been released on Steam, receiving a 95/100 rating from PC users. It is developed by Out of Seats Studio and published by ISART Digital, and it is entirely free with no hidden costs. Players take on the role of a candle warrior in a dormant wax factory, navigating through battles and secrets. The game has an "Unknown" compatibility status for Steam Deck users. Player feedback highlights its polished gameplay, engaging premise, and striking visuals, with many considering it a high-quality experience despite its short length of about an hour. There is a notable difficulty spike at a certain point, but it is not overwhelmingly difficult compared to other top-down action titles. Candellum offers a complete experience without monetization, distinguishing it from typical free-to-play games.

AppWizard

May 8, 2026

New Slay the Spire 2 update deletes its most controversial boss fight

The Doormaker has been removed from Mega Crit's Slay the Spire 2, replaced by a new boss named Aeonglass, which has unique abilities and starts with three stacks of Artifact. The game will now follow a two-week beta patch cycle instead of weekly updates to allow for more substantial changes and community feedback. The Defect class has received several buffs, including enhancements to its starter relic and damage increases for specific abilities, while the Silent class has experienced a minor nerf. New Neow relics have been introduced, and changes have been made to various enemies and their abilities. The Bestiary feature has been added, allowing players to study enemy types, and additional updates include new art, music, and bug fixes. The latest patch, version 0.105.0, is available on the beta branch for players.

AppWizard

May 5, 2026

Best Steam Deck games under $10 in Green Man Gaming’s new Publisher Spotlight sale

Green Man Gaming is currently hosting a Publisher Spotlight sale featuring various games at reduced prices, particularly for Steam Deck users. The sale includes titles priced under a specific amount, such as Risk of Rain 2 and Marvel’s Midnight Suns. Each game purchased comes with a Steam key for easy redemption. The sale ends on May 29, and it categorizes games as either Verified, which run smoothly on the Steam Deck, or Playable, which may need minor adjustments.

AppWizard

April 26, 2026

“Average Steam Deck framerate” graph shows PC game developers how their Verified titles really run on Valve’s handheld — Will users ever see this data

Valve has introduced new beta Steamworks tools for game developers as part of its Steam Deck Verified Games initiative. These tools allow developers to monitor average framerates over the past 30 days and access user survey results regarding the Verified status of their games. Participation in data collection is opt-in, ensuring user privacy. The user survey appears after at least ten minutes of gameplay, allowing users to agree or disagree with a game's Verified status and provide feedback on various criteria. The Steam Deck Verified program assesses game compatibility based on four criteria: Controller input, Display, Seamlessness, and System support. Games are rated as Verified, Playable, Unsupported, or Unknown, with these ratings displayed in the Steam store. Valve may potentially make the collected data accessible to the public in the future.

AppWizard

April 25, 2026

Steam Giviving Away 3 PC Games for Free for Very Limited Time

Steam is offering three free games for a limited time: Nocturnal, 8AM, and Burning Skies Arcade. Nocturnal can be claimed until April 27 and is Steam Deck Verified, with a Metacritic score of 81 and 425 user reviews (90% approval). 8AM is available until April 27, has an 82% approval rating from 106 user reviews, and was released in 2024. Burning Skies Arcade is perpetually free but will be delisted on April 27, has a 77% approval rating from 86 user reviews, and was released in 2024. All games are full versions and can be retained if claimed within the specified timeframe.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

Steam Giving Away 4 PC Games for Free

Steam is offering four free PC games for a limited time, with the following details: 1. Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager - Free until April 23, 2021 release, 76% approval rating from 1,584 reviews, playable on Steam Deck. 2. Uncanny Tales: Cold Road - Free until April 20, 2025 release, 62% approval rating from over 100 reviews. 3. Stickman: Killing Zombie - Free until April 19, 2024 release, 92% approval rating, limited reviews. 4. NineHells - Free until April 20, 2024 release, no user review score available. Only one game, Legend of Keepers, is confirmed as playable on Steam Deck, while the compatibility of the others is unknown.

Winsage

April 12, 2026

“What else were Steam Deck users to do but create their own solutions?”: I watched Valve’s Linux-first handheld turn into a Windows 11 experiment in its community

Valve's Steam Deck was released on February 25, 2022, and received positive reviews for its custom Linux operating system, SteamOS. Initially competing with the Nintendo Switch, it now faces competition from new handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go, which run Windows 11. Although not originally designed for Windows 11, users found ways to install it, leading Valve to release official drivers for easier installation. Running Windows 11 on the Steam Deck allows access to Xbox Game Pass and other game launchers, but it introduces challenges like performance issues due to additional telemetry and bloat. A community on Reddit, r/WindowsOnDeck, has formed to support users dual-booting Windows and SteamOS, providing resources and guides. Despite the challenges, the Steam Deck has become an unexpected Windows gaming handheld, sustained by community enthusiasm.

Winsage

April 12, 2026

How the Steam Deck became an unlikely Windows 11 handheld — and the community making it work

The Steam Deck was released on February 25, 2022, and received a five-star review for its design. It initially ran on SteamOS, a custom Linux version, which introduced many gamers to Linux. The device faced competition from the Nintendo Switch, but as its popularity grew, other manufacturers began releasing their own PC handhelds with Windows 11. Windows 11 offers better game compatibility and access to various platforms, leading some Steam Deck users to seek ways to install it on their devices. Although not originally designed for Windows, early adopters found methods to install it, prompting Valve to release an official Windows driver package. With Windows 11, users gained access to features like anti-cheat support and compatibility with multiple game launchers, though challenges remained. A community on Reddit, r/WindowsOnDeck, emerged to support users dual-booting Windows and SteamOS, providing guides and troubleshooting assistance. Despite the challenges, the Steam Deck has become a notable option for Windows gaming handhelds, aided by community efforts.

AppWizard

April 4, 2026

New Psychological Horror Free PC Download is Weirdly Unsettling

A demo for the psychological horror game "There Are People In Your Walls" is available on Steam. The game focuses on paranoia and anxiety, where players take on the role of an apartment dweller disturbed by unsettling noises, suggesting the presence of individuals in the walls. Gameplay relies on auditory perception to detect threats, with players able to interact with the environment and use an axe to confront intruders. The game requires only 4 MB of RAM and a GTX 560 to run, but lacks controller support. The developer, badideasdigital, has not announced a release date for the full version.