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Steam Week in Review: Here are the 32 Steam games brave enough to release on GTA 6 day
AppWizard
August 17, 2026

Steam Week in Review: Here are the 32 Steam games brave enough to release on GTA 6 day

Lord of Undead is a third-person RPG where players build an army of zombies to destroy villages, scheduled for release on November 19. It is the second most anticipated game of the day, with 2,649 follows on Steam, surpassing Parry Survivor's 2,062 follows. Unlike GTA 6, Lord of Undead will be available on PC. Parry Survivor features an anime character defending against foes and has received positive reviews. Other games generating interest include Cute Country with 736 follows, Phantom Vice Auto with 123 follows, and Man Simulator with 9 follows. Over 30 new titles are set to debut in the gaming industry.
The vibey offroading game with more than a million Steam wishlists has a release date
AppWizard
August 11, 2026

The vibey offroading game with more than a million Steam wishlists has a release date

Over the Hill is an offroad driving game developed by Funselektor, featuring an old-school 4x4 and a low-poly landscape. It has over a million wishlists since its announcement and will be released in a couple of months. The game emphasizes exploration and camaraderie, allowing players to use a grappling hook and team up in co-op mode. Early gameplay has impressed players with its focus on the driving experience rather than speed, encouraging a slower pace. The game includes areas set in Canada and Algeria, with more content promised. Attendees at Gamescom may have the chance to experience the game before its official launch.
Resident Evil Veronica hits 2 million wishlists to absolutely no one's surprise—come on, it's got the RE2 and RE4 remake team working on it
AppWizard
August 4, 2026

Resident Evil Veronica hits 2 million wishlists to absolutely no one’s surprise—come on, it’s got the RE2 and RE4 remake team working on it

Capcom has reported that the remake of Resident Evil's Code: Veronica has received two million wishlists from fans. To celebrate this achievement, Capcom expressed gratitude on social media and shared a whimsical image related to the game. Currently, the only information available about the game is from an announcement trailer.
Open-World Survival Game with Over 80K Wishlists Just Got Its PC Release Date (And It’s Soon)
AppWizard
August 2, 2026

Open-World Survival Game with Over 80K Wishlists Just Got Its PC Release Date (And It’s Soon)

Delverium, an indie sandbox survival game from Sagestone Games, is set to enter Early Access on PC via Steam on September 22nd. The game has over 80,000 wishlists and features pixel graphics, open-world survival, and farming simulations. Players can explore a vast pixel-art world, engage in activities like fighting, fishing, farming, and foraging, and play solo or cooperatively with up to eight friends. A free demo was showcased during February’s Steam Next Fest, and the game has been refined based on player feedback from a recent playtest. The Early Access version will include core gameplay, cooperative play, and full controller support, and is expected to perform well on the Steam Deck. The Early Access phase is planned to last approximately two years, during which new content will be added based on player feedback. Pricing details are not yet available, but it is expected to be lower during Early Access.
Pirate-themed City Builder Corsair Cove is Out Now
AppWizard
August 1, 2026

Pirate-themed City Builder Corsair Cove is Out Now

Corsair Cove, a pirate city builder developed by Hooded Horse and Limbic Entertainment, is now available on PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, as well as PC Game Pass. The game has over 500,000 wishlists prior to its release. Players can build their own island paradise and engage in narratives that involve confronting the Crown. It is localized in multiple languages, including German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. The game is priced at .99 / £34.99 / €39.99 / ¥3,980, with a 25% launch discount available until August 13, 2026.
How do PC player demographics change at 50 hours vs. 30 minutes?
AppWizard
August 1, 2026

How do PC player demographics change at 50 hours vs. 30 minutes?

GameDiscoverCo newsletter has reached 45,000 subscribers. The Video Game History Foundation launched a ‘history of E3’ collection, including an introductory video, vintage footage, and a podcast. Microsoft reported a decline in Xbox revenue for four consecutive quarters, with Content & Services revenue at approximately .75 billion (down 10% year-over-year) and hardware revenue around million (down 13% year-over-year). Asha Sharma noted over 200 million new players joined Xbox in FY2026, but the business did not grow. PlayStation's PS5 sales reached 95.3 million, with a 1.6 million increase for the quarter but a 36% year-over-year decline. Active PSN users rose to 125 million, and profit surged by 37%. Meta's Reality Labs reported a loss of .6 billion in Q2, despite million in revenue. Slotbound, a roguelike auto-battler game, achieved 50,000 wishlists and 2,900 peak demo concurrent users. Over 1,000 PC games now operate direct channels, saving developers an estimated billion in platform fees in 2025. GameDiscoverCo’s Steam Fan Snapshot data revealed that the average age of players is 31 for Clair Obscur and 25 for R.E.P.O. 37.5% of respondents find games through short-form video, while 27.9% use traditional media websites. Players of ARC Raiders show a strong preference for the Steam Deck, and as playtime increases, console playtime declines.
Steam Week in Review: A torrent of janky retail sims continues to flood Steam, and there's no end in sight
AppWizard
July 27, 2026

Steam Week in Review: A torrent of janky retail sims continues to flood Steam, and there’s no end in sight

The retail simulator genre on Steam has gained significant popularity since late 2024, with 14 new titles launched last week. "Mall Together" attracted over 1,000 concurrent players and is notable for allowing players to construct entire shopping malls. PlayWay, a major publisher, released two of last week's titles and has launched four games since July 20, with 474 products listed on Steam. Critics have labeled some titles as shovelware, but PlayWay has also produced successful games like "House Flipper 2." Smaller studios are contributing to the genre, indicating demand for well-crafted retail sims. The top sellers on Steam from July 14-21 included "Counter-Strike 2," "Palworld," and "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced." "The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu," released on July 15, received nearly 1,500 "mostly positive" reviews.
Valve made it easier to find games on your Steam wishlist.
AppWizard
July 23, 2026

Valve made it easier to find games on your Steam wishlist.

Valve has introduced a feature that allows users to create custom categories within their Steam wishlists, enabling a more organized approach to game selection. Users can filter wishlists by these categories and set specific notifications for price drops or sales on games of interest.
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