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June 15, 2026

This week in PC games: a trio of surreal shooters, a big Stellaris expansion, and a new RPG from Octopath Traveller devs

This week features the Steam Next Fest, showcasing numerous game demos and playtests. Notable new game releases include: - Stellaris: Nomads: Introduces migrant civilizations with planet-scale spaceships in a 4X strategy game. - Day Trade Coach: A stock market trading simulator with a live news feed and professional trading terminal interface. - Mole: Players pilot a drill guided by whispers from the deceased in a whimsical setting. - Alaric: A "boomer shooter" with metroidvania design elements. - Copa City: A football management game set in 2026, focusing on the chaos of fan influx. - GoblinAmerica: An early access FPS where players embody US presidents to restore order and rewrite history. - The Last Salvage Squad: Features anime robots battling UFOs. - A four-dimensional chess game concept. Additional noteworthy titles include: - R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos: A remastered collection of turn-based PSP R-Type games. - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales: An action-RPG with "2D-HD" graphics by veterans of Octopath Traveller. - Mech Spa: A nurturing game focused on mechs. - Mythic Love: Iberian Legends: An otome visual novel exploring Iberian folklore. - The Quiet Things: An autobiographical narrative addressing childhood trauma. - Moon River: A short RPG where players navigate a river revealed by moonlight, marking its full release. The Treehouse team is engaged in various activities, including urban adventures, exploring fungal brains, and artistic projects.

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September 14, 2025

With Baldur’s Gate 3’s DnD roleplaying and the tactical battles of Into the Breach, I’ve never played anything like this Art Deco RPG

Players are transported to a reimagined New York in 1939, featuring anti-gravity technology, in the debut role-playing game Aether and Iron by Seismic Squirrel. Players assume the role of Gia, a smuggler, who embarks on a mission with a young scientist named Nellie. The game utilizes a unique dice mechanic for decision-making, allowing players to specialize in attributes like Brass, Hustle, or Smarts. Choices made during gameplay can have significant consequences, creating a sense of tension. The game includes vehicle combat in a turn-based format, inspired by fast-paced car chases, and offers customization options for vehicles. Aether and Iron combines turn-based strategy with visual novel elements and features a richly crafted world with a captivating art style and branching narrative. The game is set to be released in 2026.