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Fight off pesky humans and raise spider babies in Isle Goblin, a blend of Stardew Valley and Terraria

By Liam Dawe, 11 Feb 2025

Kilowatt Games are currently working on Isle Goblin, a curious blend of features from the likes of Stardew Valley and Terraria that I'm pretty excited to see more from.

Monster taming roguelite Aethermancer from the devs of Monster Sanctuary gets a demo

By Liam Dawe, 11 Feb 2025

Monster Sanctuary was good fun, so I'm real keen to see more from moi rai games. Their sticking to monster taming / capturing with Aethermancer and now you can try it out in a demo.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is out now with Linux support and Steam Deck Verified

By Liam Dawe, 11 Feb 2025

Firaxis Games / 2K have today fully launched Sid Meier's Civilization VII, along with full Native Linux support and it's Steam Deck Verified.

Stellar Blade to be optimized for the Steam Deck and other "UMPC environments"

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2025

Shift Up have today released another earnings report for the end of 2024, and in it they talk about some expectations for the upcoming PC release of the popular Stellar Blade.

Try the new demo and trailer for Rift Riff, a fast and "strategically tight" tower defense game

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2025

If you love tower defense games, you're going to want to check out the new demo and trailer for the upcoming Rift Riff. A "strategically tight" game, the developer says.

Steam Deck Verified highlights for February 2025 - come find your next game

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2025

It's time to highlight some games you might have missed! Here's a run over what's been through Valve's Steam Deck Verified with some of my personal picks here for February.

The Campsite is a short and sweet modern point-and-click adventure worth your time

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2025

One for your next coffee break is The Campsite, a short but sweet modern point and click adventure that looks to be worth your time.

Commandos: Origins gets an April release date

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2025

Commandos: Origins from Claymore Game Studios and Kalypso Media is set for release on April 9th, where you get to see the beginning of this legendary elite force.

Paranormal point-and-click adventure Slender Threads is out now

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2025

Love your modern point and click adventures? Paranormal point-and-click adventure Slender Threads from developer Blyts looks like a good one.

Early Access wasn't enough for Alterium Shift so it's now on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2025

Inspired by classics like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, and Final Fantasy - Alterium Shift entered Early Access in 2023 but it's now back on Kickstarter.

Valve ban advertising-based business models on Steam, no forced adverts like in mobile games

By Liam Dawe, 9 Feb 2025 [updated]

Valve have updated the developer guidelines for releasing a game on Steam, making it clear that the scourge of mobile gaming advertising-based business models are not going to work on Steam.

Everwarder is a fresh tower defense roguelite hybrid about clearing the darkness

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2025

Everwarder asks: how long will your light last? Not very long in some of my attempts. It's a fresh feeling spin that merges tower defense with a bit of roguelite action together, as you attempt to break through the darkness.

Please don't distract me I'm trying to dig a big hole over here

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2025

Can you truly call yourself a "gamer" if you haven't at least spent a good few hours doing nothing but digging a hole? I have answered the call and my hole has been dug.

Cast n Chill is a gorgeous looking pixel-art idle fishing game coming soon

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2025

Revealed in a press email today is Cast n Chill from developer Wombat Brawler. A game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - with your loyal pup by your side.

BAFTA-nominated narrative adventure Vampire Therapist gets a Couples Therapy DLC

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2025

Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure / visual novel with a sprinkle of dark comedy that was nominated for a BAFTA in 2024, and now it's expanded with the Vampire Therapist - Couples Therapy DLC.

A deck-builder for busy people, Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story plans full Steam Deck support for launch

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2025

Developer Slothwerks have announced their upcoming turn-based card-battler Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story will have full Steam Deck support at launch.

Civilization VII gets a mixed reception on Steam, Firaxis say they're listening and put up a small roadmap

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2025

It seems it's increasingly rare to have a major game release that doesn't come filled with lots of issues. The latest is Sid Meier's Civilization VII from Firaxis Games.

Toy soldier FPS battleground Mini Royale releases in March

By Liam Dawe, 6 Feb 2025

The online shooter Mini Royale is set for an Early Access release on March 27th, bringing with it a toy soldier battleground with multiple game modes.