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Winsage

May 4, 2026

6 months after Windows 10 was put to pasture, over a quarter of Steam users are still on the dying OS

Windows holds a 93.47% share of users on Steam, but only 67.74% have upgraded to Windows 11 nearly five years after its launch, with 25.53% still using Windows 10. The adoption of Windows 11 has been hindered by the TPM 2.0 requirement and high hardware costs. Linux's share of Steam users decreased from 5% to 4.52%. Governments, including France, are considering alternatives to Windows.

Winsage

May 4, 2026

Valve Says 67.74% of Steam Users Are Now on Windows 11

67.74% of Steam users have transitioned to Windows 11 as of April 2026, with a month-over-month increase of 0.89 points. Windows 10 holds 25.63% of the market share, creating a gap of over 40 percentage points between the two operating systems. Windows 11's adoption on Steam has grown from 41.95% in December 2023 to 70.83% in December 2025. A notable drop in Windows 11 usage occurred in February 2026, but the April statistics indicate a recovery. The shift to Windows 11 is influencing developer decisions regarding DirectX 12 and optimizations for the operating system.

AppWizard

May 3, 2026

Steam Freebie Turns Your Backlog Into Enemies In Vampire Survivors-Like Game

Steam has introduced a free indie game called Game Quest: The Backlog Battler, which allows players to confront their unplayed games as adversaries in an arcade-style hack and slash format. The game humorously suggests that neglected titles can attack players, with the difficulty of these games increasing based on the amount spent on them. Players use their keyboards as weapons to fend off these games, while also gaining insights into their gaming habits, such as playtime and costs. The game is currently in early access, with a free demo available on the Steam store.

AppWizard

May 3, 2026

Steam’s Most-Wishlisted Games Forced Into Early Release As Subnautica 2 Pulls A Hollow Knight: Silksong

Developers are adjusting their release schedules due to the impending launch of major titles like GTA 6 and Hollow Knight: Silksong. The release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong in September 2025 has caused over eight games to delay their launches, with some moving to November and others, like Aeterna Lucis, postponing until 2026. The early access release of Subnautica 2, confirmed for May 14, has led other games, including Outbound, to change their release dates. Outbound, originally set for May 14, will now launch on May 11 for Steam and Xbox, while keeping May 14 for Epic Games Store and PlayStation.

AppWizard

May 1, 2026

2025 PC Game Now 100% Free on Steam

A 2025 PC title, Overcome Your Fears – Caretaker, is available for free on Steam until May 7. Developed by Markuwaaaaa, the game has a 76% approval rating from over 100 user reviews and lasts between one to two hours. Players assume the role of Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old house-sitter who uncovers dark secrets in a seemingly tranquil setting. The game features exploration and interaction within its environment, focusing on atmospheric horror elements.

AppWizard

April 30, 2026

Why aren’t there more PC-first gamepads? Valve don’t know, but they “did see an opportunity” for the new Steam Controller

Valve's new Steam Controller is set to launch on May 4th, focusing specifically on the PC gaming experience. Valve designers Lawrence Yang and Steve Cardinali discussed the lack of PC-specific controllers in a market dominated by console peripherals. They noted that existing controllers are primarily designed for consoles, with 59% of Steam users currently using Xbox controllers and 26% using PlayStation controllers. The new Steam Controller aims to address the needs of PC gamers by incorporating familiar thumbsticks and inputs, as well as Deck-style trackpads for enhanced utility. It is priced at £85 and is designed to work seamlessly with the Steam platform. Yang and Cardinali also mentioned potential features for future iterations of Valve's gaming hardware.

AppWizard

April 27, 2026

Suspected Trump shooter’s game pulled from sale on Steam after flood of meme reviews

Bohrdom, a chemistry and physics simulation game by Cole Allen Thomas, has been removed from sale on Steam following a spike in purchases and reviews linked to Thomas' alleged attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The game's sudden visibility and the nature of the reviews have raised concerns about compliance with Valve's moderation policies, which have recently shifted towards stricter enforcement. Many reviews show minimal playtime, suggesting potential exploitation of Steam's refund policy.

AppWizard

April 27, 2026

Here’s the Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred release time for your region

The Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion will be released on April 27 in the United States and on April 28 in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Players can preload the expansion starting April 23 at 4 pm PDT on Battle.net, Xbox, and PlayStation, but not on Steam. Patch 3.0, which includes updates to class skill systems and unique items, can also be preloaded separately.

AppWizard

April 25, 2026

120 Steam users now own 20,000 games or more, three whales own over 40,000 games — one player’s library is worth nearly $750,000 at today’s prices

120 individuals have collections of 20,000 games or more on Steam, with the largest collection belonging to Sonix, who has 43,085 titles valued at nearly 0,000. Many gamers own hundreds or thousands of titles and often buy the same game multiple times due to sales. Playing through a collection of 40,000 games would take approximately seven years of continuous gameplay or 21 years with eight hours of daily gaming. Building such a library could take around three months of dedicated effort, assuming one minute per game purchase.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

GOG Giving Away PC Game For Free for Limited Time

GOG is offering a free download of the 2022 point-and-click horror game, The Whispering Valley, until April 28, after which it will return to its regular price of .99. This is the first time the game has been available for free on any PC platform. Developed by Studio Chien d’Or, the game has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on GOG and an 89% approval rating on Steam, where it is rated as "Very Positive." The game is set in the village of Sainte-Monique-Des-Monts, Quebec, in 1896, featuring a haunting narrative and atmospheric gameplay. User reviews praise its atmosphere and story but mention long loading times and simplistic gameplay mechanics. The game has a playtime of approximately two to three hours.