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Engadget
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Puzzle platformers, desktop aquariums and other new indie games worth checking out
Welcome to the latest edition of our indie game roundup. We've got quite a bit on deck this week, starting with a few nuggets of news. In case you missed it, the Steam Summer Sale is upon us, which means there are bargains galore on the storefront (we've rounded up some of the tastier deals). If you're anything like me, you'll end up buying a bunch of games that you'll never end up playing but hope to get to some day. In any case, good luck with your deal hunting! I read an interesting story on Game Developer this week about Peak , a co-op climbing game from Aggro Crab ( Another Crab's Treasure , which I absolutely loved) and Landfall ( Content Warning ). A team of seven developers made the bulk of the game during a month-long retreat earlier this year. The two studios relied largely on their community managers — who'd done a fantastic job drumming up interest for their previous games — to hype up Peak . To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. A combination of factors such as smart marketing (that title is peak), the game's ability to deliver funny moments that could go viral and a low price helped Peak to sell more than 2 million copies in 9 days. This is a cool success story for a game that cost about $200,000 to make. Here's hoping more small studios find ways to collaborate like this. As a comparison, Remedy says FBC: Firebreak hit 1 million players after eight days, and that game is on PlayStation and Xbox subscription services. Meanwhile, Microsoft has rubber-stamped a free, fan-made Halo-themed game in the vein of Vampire Survivors . Spartan Survivors, from JuanGGZ, is out on and it's coming to Steam and Xbox later this year. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. After debuting on PC last year and making its way to iOS in February, I Am Your Beast landed on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this week. From the remarkably prolific Strange Scaffold ( Clickolding , TMNT: Tactical Takedown and El Paso, Elsewhere ), this stylish, stealthy first-person shooter has been widely acclaimed and now console players can check out what the fuss is all about. In addition, the studio this week updated the iOS version of I Am Your Beast with all of the game's DLC. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Ruffy and the Riverside is a 3D puzzle platformer with charming, hand-drawn art from Zockrates Laboratories and publisher Phiphen Games. The perspective switches to 2D in some sections, in a similar fashion to Super Mario Odyssey . What might help this game stand out is that it has a feature called SWAP, which enables you to copy the texture from one item and paste it onto another. So you might turn a waterfall into foliage so you can climb it or convert ice into lava. Ruffy and the Riverside is out now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Quantum Witch is an adventure platformer in which the plot is shaped by your decisions. Even the side quests have multiple endings, so it seems like there's a lot going on here. Solo developer NikkiJay has described this as a "queer emancipation story" in which main character Ren takes back agency over her life. I'm interested in checking this one out, not least because the pretty pixel art and droll humor remind me of the Monkey Island games I loved so much as a kid. Quantum Witch is out now on Steam . To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Antro looks like it's cut from a similar cloth as Playdead's Limbo and Inside . However, this rhythm-based puzzle platformer (from Gatera Studio and publishers Selecta Play and Astrolabe Games) is set to the beats of hip-hop, drill, R&B and electronic music. Here, you play as a courier in a city that emerges below the ruins of Barcelona following a global catastrophe. Music and freedom (among other things) are banned here, but a rebellion is rising against the tech-dominated dictatorship that's in charge. Antro is out now on Steam , Xbox Series X/S and PS5. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Idle games that sit on your screen all day long are having a real moment. For instance, Bongo Cat is near the top of the Steam most-played charts with concurrent player numbers in the hundreds of thousands. Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping , from Lunheim Studios and publisher Future Friends Games, is one of the newest games in the genre. This is billed as a cozy game in which you can hatch and sell fish, decorate your aquarium and (of course) go fishing. You can visit your friends' aquariums (and those of other players) too. It all seems cute and charming enough, and I don't think having it in the corner of my screen would distract me too much while I'm crafting the hottest of takes . To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. There are a lot of things I love about Flock Off! already. The name, the fact it's set in my homeland of Scotland and that it's an alternate history take on the story of Dolly the Sheep — the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell. In this first-person action title from Bunkhouse Games, you and up to three allies will have to use whatever's at your disposal to fend off zombie sheep. Just about anything can be used as a weapon, including a baguette, leek, traffic cone, your friends and a lawnmower that you wield in the fashion of Dead Alive . Flock Off! is coming to Steam later this year, but it's already alive in my heart. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Several years ago, we interviewed musician Sam Battle (aka Look Mum No Computer) about his wild DIY synth projects. Battle has since teamed up with developer The Bitfather and publisher Headup to make a twin-stick shooter in which you can make your own music. In this game, also called Look Mum No Computer , you'll craft and upgrade synth modules. These also function as your weapons that you'll use to battle rogue components to fix electronics. It's such a cool concept and it now has a release date. Look Mum No Computer is bound for Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG on July 24. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. I have to admit, though I've been aware of Firefighting Simulator: Ignite for a while, it wasn't really grabbing my attention. But the release date trailer included a very important piece of information. Those who pre-order this game — from Construction Simulator studio weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH and publisher astragon Entertainment GmbH — will get a pack that includes a cool vintage helmet and an absolutely adorable Dalmatian called Simi for their firehouse. Firefighting Simulator: Ignite is a co-op firefighting game with more than 35 missions. It's coming to PC , PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 9.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Last Year's Best RPG Just Got a Massive Discount on Steam
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Last year, publisher Sega and developer Atlus gave the world one of the best turn-based RPGs in recent history — Metaphor: ReFantazio. Now, the award-winning gameis discounted to its lowest price ever, along with a host of other Sega and Atlus games. Sega has revealed its slate of Steam Summer Sale discounts, and among them are discounts for most of Atlus' games. Metaphor: ReFantazio, of course, is the big draw card here, with a massive 40% discount on Steam worldwide, bringing it down to just $41.99. The game's Atlus 35th Digital Anniversary Edition – which comes with eight additional DLC costume sets that are normally paid when bought separately – also got a 40% discount, bringing it down to $59.99. Villain Louis Guiabern sitting atop a throne in a cutscene from Metaphor: ReFantazio. Villain Louis Guiabern sitting atop a throne in a cutscene from Metaphor: ReFantazio. Sega RGG Studio's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – another turn-based RPG from Sega that won plenty of awards last year – is also seeing a deep discount, with all editions of the game receiving a 60% discount. That's in addition to the latest game in the series, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which is 30% off for the first time. Here's the full list of highlighted Sega games getting discounts on Steam during the Summer Sale: Alien Isolation – 75% off Football Manager 2024 – 75% off Hatsune Miku MegaMix+ – 60% off Yakuza: Like a Dragon – 50% off Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name – 65% off Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – 60% off Like a Dragon: Ishin – 75% off Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – 30% off Lost Judgment – 70% off Metaphor: ReFantazio – 40% off Persona 3 Reload – 55% off Persona 4 Golden – 50% off Persona 5 Royal – 60% off Persona 5 Strikers – 70% off Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance – 50% off Sonic Frontiers – 70% off Sonic Superstars – 65% off Sonic x Shadow Generations – 40% off Total War: Rome 2 Emperor Edition – 75% off Total War: Three Kingdoms – 75% off Total War: Warhammer 2 – 75% off Total War: Warhammer 3 – 66% off Total War: Warhammer – 75% off Two Point Campus – 75% off Two Point Hospital – 75% off Two Point Museum – 20% off Virtua Fighter 5: REVO – 30% off You can pick up all of these games and more on the Sega Steam Summer Sale page, or visit the Steam frontpage to see all the games available during the sale. Steam's Summer Sale lasts until July 10, 2025.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Best Steam Summer Sale Games 2025: Will GTA 5, Baldur's Gate be discounted? Date, time and and Major Game deals Revealed
One of the most anticipated events for PC gamers is back. Valve's flagship Steam Summer Sale 2025 is set to begin on Thursday, June 26, bringing with it a flood of discounts on a wide range of popular titles. As always, the event is expected to stir both excitement and spending anxiety among millions of users worldwide. When and What Time Will the Sale Begin? The Steam Summer Sale will go live globally on June 26, 2025, and continue until July 10, 2025. The sale will commence at: 10:00 AM PT 12:00 PM CT 1:00 PM ET For Indian users, this translates to 10:30 PM IST. During this fortnight-long sale, users can expect significant markdowns across thousands of titles, including AAA releases, indie gems, and expansions. Best Steam Summer Sale Games Expected This Year While Valve has yet to drop its official teaser trailer showcasing the top offers, a preview list has confirmed some of the best Steam Summer Sale games set to be discounted this year, as mentioned in a report by Dailystar. These include: American Truck Simulator Death Stranding: Director's Cut The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Slime Rancher 2 Lethal Company Foxhole Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered Vampire Survivors Bodycam Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut Timberborn A Little to the Left Balatro PICO PARK 2 GTFO This curated selection of fan favourites and indie breakouts will headline the event, but they represent only a fraction of what's expected. Live Events Blockbuster Deals Already Surfacing Gamers are already bracing for major discounts on marquee titles. Although not tied directly to the Summer Sale, these pre-sale reductions offer a glimpse into what's coming: GTA 5 Enhanced Edition – 50% off Starfield – 40% off Dragon's Dogma II – 43% off Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – 48% off Baldur's Gate 3 – 20% off Diablo 4 – 45% off Forza Motorsport – 50% off Resident Evil 4 Remake – 50% off The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – 80% off XCOM 2 – 95% off Seasonal favourites like Hades 2 , Manor Lords , Crusader Kings 3 , and Elden Ring are also likely to feature heavily with compelling discounts. How to Prepare for the Steam Sale As in previous years, users are advised to populate their Steam wishlists ahead of the sale. Valve automatically sends out alerts when listed games receive discounts. With discounts expected to mirror those from earlier seasonal sales such as Spring and Autumn, some of the deepest cuts could go up to 95%. Additionally, early indicators suggest that new titles such as Assassin's Creed Shadows , Monster Hunter Wilds , Kingdom Come Deliverance II , and DOOM: The Dark Ages could also be part of the upcoming deals. A Treat for PC and Steam Deck Users With the continued rise of handheld gaming, users of the Steam Deck OLED are expected to benefit from these deals just as much as desktop gamers. Valve's platform continues to set the benchmark for deep, platform-wide sales, offering exceptional value across genres. FAQs When does the Steam Summer Sale 2025 start and end? The Steam Summer Sale 2025 begins on Thursday, June 26, and will run until Thursday, July 10. The sale spans two weeks and will feature extensive discounts across thousands of games. Are new or upcoming titles expected to be part of the sale? Reports suggest that high-profile releases such as Assassin's Creed Shadows , Monster Hunter Wilds , Kingdom Come Deliverance II , and DOOM: The Dark Ages may also feature limited-time discounts.
Engadget
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
The Steam Summer Sale is live with a fresh batch of big discounts
Get ready for your game library to grow, because the Steam Summer Sale is open and ready for business. The promotion runs through July 11, so you've got plenty of time to peruse all of the available deals, but there are a couple fun highlights in this season's selections. For starters, two likely contenders for 2025 game of the year are on sale. You can pick up the spectacular puzzle game Blue Prince for 15 percent off or about $25, and the lush Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a slight discount of 10 percent, which puts it at $45. I'm sad they didn't go thematic and make it $33, but even a small price cut is nice for games this recent. A couple other newish releases are available at smaller discounts. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is 20 percent off, as is Black Myth: Wukong , while Civilization VII is 15 percent off. The Silent Hill 2 remake is down to $42 thanks to a 40 percent cut. Most of the biggest deals are on older titles. For instance, if you don't already own the excellent Doom (2016), it's only $4 with an 80 percent off discount. Or pick up Death Stranding Director's Cut for just $16. Steam sales are also a prime chance to add more indies to your library. For multiplayer mayhem, Human Fall Flat and Overcooked 2 are each $6. You can explore the beautiful underwater world of Abzu for just $5. Chicory: A Colorful Tale is half off at $10 and Slime Rancher 2 is down to $20. Those are just a few of the highlights. Now you just have to find the time to play everything you buy.
Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
The hottest deals of the Steam Summer Sale you don't want to miss
As the temperatures rise, Steam makes the prices drop. That's right, it is time for the annual Steam Summer Sale 2025. This is the moment PC gamers look forward to all year, but our wallets fear. Each seasonal Steam sale is the best time to splurge on some games you've had on your backlog as they hit historic low prices. Everything from the best games on Steam to hit indies partake in this event to fill up your library with enough games to last you all summer long. A decade ago, you might have been able to browse through all the games on sale on your own to find the best deals, but not anymore. I have been digging through all the sales to find the best deals of the Steam Summer Sale 2025 and highlighting the ones you will want to jump on while they last. When is the Steam Summer Sale 2025? The Steam Summer Sale 2025 started on June 26 at 10 am PT and will end on July 10. That gives you a nice two-week window to grab any deals that catch your eye. Recommended Videos Best deals for the Steam Summer Sale 2025 Black Myth: Wukong – $48 was $60 Monster Hunter Wilds – $56 was $70 Dragon Age: The Veilguard – $30 was $60 Death Stranding Director's Cut – $16 was $40 Blasphemous – $2 was $25 Steamworld Dig – $1 was $10 Persona 5 Royal – $24 was $60 Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – $48 was $60 Metaphor: ReFantazio – $42 was $70 Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth – $42 was $70 Cyberpunk 2077 – $21 was $60 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – $35 was $60 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy – $6 was $60 Resident Evil 4 – $20 was $40 Best Steam Summer Sale 2025 deals under $20 Red Dead Redemption 2 – $15 was $60 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – $10 was $40 Halo: The Master Chief Collection – $10 was $40 The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series – $12 was $50 Anno 1800 – $15 was $60 Dave the Diver – $12 was $20 Hogwarts Legacy – $15 was $60 Half-Life: Alyx – $18 was $60 Dead Cells – $12 was $25 Best Steam Summer Sale 2025 deals under $10 We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie – $8 was $30 Star Wars Battlefront 2 – $4 was $40 Doom – $4 was $20 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – $8 was $40 Dead by Daylight – $8 was $20 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – $4 was $40 Robocop: Rogue City – $5 was $50 Furi – $2 was 20 Borderlands 3 – $3 was $60 Titanfall 2 – $4 was $30
