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July 5, 2025

New Steam Game Is a Hit With a 95 Review Score And It’s Free

Umamusume: Pretty Derby, developed by Cygames, has received an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam, with 95 percent of 6,714 user reviews indicating satisfaction. It ranks sixth among free titles and is among the top 20 most downloaded games on the platform. The game features characters called Umamusume, who participate in races, and players act as trainers to guide them. The main storyline takes approximately six hours to complete, but many players engage for much longer. It operates on a gacha model, allowing for free play with optional microtransactions. Compatibility issues may arise for Steam Deck users, as the game's status is marked as "Unknown."

AppWizard

July 5, 2025

Ratatan, the new rhythm game from the designer of Patapon, delays early access release in response to negative demo feedback

Ratatan, a spiritual successor to the PSP rhythm game Patapon, was showcased at the PC Gaming Show with a new trailer and a demo on Steam, initially set for early access release on July 25. However, the release was delayed by developer TVT Co. due to feedback from the demo, which received over 1,200 user reviews and 2,000 comments. The developers are reassessing their timeline to incorporate community insights before the final product launch.

AppWizard

July 4, 2025

Hundreds of Android apps band together in massive scam campaign targeting millions – here’s what we know

A significant ad fraud operation called the IconAds campaign has been uncovered by security researchers at HUMAN. This scheme involved hundreds of Android applications that displayed advertisements without user consent and concealed their icons on devices. The majority of traffic came from Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. Although Google has removed many of these malicious apps from the Play Store, the threat persists as cybercriminals adapt quickly, introducing new applications and using obfuscation techniques. The IconAds campaign has been active since 2019, highlighting ongoing risks to users. Users are advised to check download counts, read user reviews carefully, and examine reviewer accounts to protect against potential threats.

AppWizard

July 3, 2025

Epic Games Store Now Has $40 Worth of Free Games

The Epic Games Store is offering two free games for PC gamers until July 10. Players who claim them during this period will retain access indefinitely. The first game is Backpack Hero, developed by Jaspel, which has a Metacritic score of 76 and an 86% approval rating on Steam from nearly 7,000 players. It offers 10 to 60 hours of gameplay and features a deck-building roguelike mechanic focused on item organization within a backpack. The second game is Figment, created by Bedtime Digital Games, with a Metacritic score of 77 and an 87% approval rating on Steam from over 1,000 reviews. It provides 5 to 6 hours of gameplay and is set in a whimsical, musical action-adventure within the human mind, where players solve puzzles to confront nightmares.

AppWizard

July 3, 2025

Zelda Inspired Game Free on Steam for This Week Only

Ampersat, a 2022 RPG developed by Gaterooze, Ink, and GrabTheGames, is available for free on Steam until July 6. The game, which typically has a price, has received positive feedback with 81% favorable user reviews. It is inspired by classic games like The Legend of Zelda and Smash TV and primarily falls within the roguelite category, featuring twin-stick combat mechanics. The gameplay experience lasts a few hours, and while it is accessible to all Steam users, compatibility on the Steam Deck is currently marked as "Unknown."

AppWizard

July 2, 2025

Steam faces a stampede: horse girl game Umamusume: Pretty Derby is “actual cinema,” and a massive hit on PC with 5,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews after a week

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a Japanese mobile game featuring characters known as horse girls, who embody the spirit of horses. The game has received over 5,000 user reviews on Steam, with a 95% positive rating since its launch on June 24. It is a free-to-play game where players collect and interact with their Umamusume, enhance their abilities, and watch them race. The game combines playful elements with serious competitive aspects, leading to emotional connections between players and their characters. Players experience both the excitement of victory and the disappointment of defeat, often reflecting on the trust and bond with their horse girls. The game has also inspired a dedicated fanbase, with players engaging deeply in its storylines and character development. Additionally, an anime adaptation exists for those interested in the racing theme without the gacha mechanics.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

Steam Makes Old-School Game Free for Everyone

An old-school game, Next Jump: Shmup Tactics, is available for free on Steam for PC users until July 1. It was developed by Post Mortem Pixels and published by GrabTheGames in 2017. The game has a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with an 81 percent approval rating. It typically costs .99. The gameplay is a blend of turn-based tactics and shoot 'em up genres, and user reviews highlight its unique combination of elements. The game experience lasts a couple of hours at most. The game's compatibility with the Steam Deck is uncertain, listed as “Unknown.”

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

Epic Games Store’s First Free Game of Summer Is a Good One

From June 26 to July 3, 2023, Epic Games Store users can download the open-world exploration game Sable for free. Developed by Shedworks and published by Raw Fury, Sable was released in 2021 and is available on PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PS5. The game has Metacritic scores between 71 and 76, with an Epic Games Store user rating of 4.5 out of 5 and an 87% approval rating on Steam. The main storyline takes approximately 7 to 8 hours to complete, while side quests can extend gameplay to 15 to 16 hours, and completionists may spend up to 24 hours. Normally, Sable costs .99 on the Epic Games Store, and users can keep the game permanently once claimed with a free Epic Games Store account.

AppWizard

June 22, 2025

Steam Makes Sci-fi Game Free for Everyone

Space Pilgrim Episode II: Epsilon Indi, a sci-fi game released in 2016, is now available for free on PC until June 26. It is a sequel to Episode I and is normally priced at .99. The game has received 426 user reviews on Steam, with an 89 percent rating, earning a classification of “Very Positive.” The story follows Captain Pilgrim on a journey with various passengers, involving a shadowy government organization. Gameplay lasts a couple of hours and features straightforward fetch quest puzzles. Compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently listed as “Unknown.”

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Epic Games Store New Free Game Is a 2024 Release

The Epic Games Store is offering the game The Operator for free from June 19 to June 26. The game, developed by Bureau 81, is an adventure simulation set to officially release on July 22, 2024. It has over 6,000 user reviews on Steam with a 92 percent "Very Positive" rating. Players assume the role of Mr. Tanner, an Operator at the FDI, solving cases and assisting field agents. The game typically takes three to five hours to complete. This is the first time The Operator is available for free on any platform.