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Cursed Words Demo on Steam From letters to lunacy, Cursed Words is a roguelike chasing ever-stronger synergies. Start with simple words like BUY or THIS or GAME, then use game-altering combos to break the rules. Before long you...

I spent a lot of time with the playtest. Trust me, you'll want to dive into this demo

Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/4264890/...

Try the Cursed Words demo

Flex your vocabulary and put it to the test in Cursed Words. It’s a strategy roguelite where you score by spelling words. Clear all 5 stages and prove you're a true wordsmith

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Coffee Talk Tokyo Demo on Steam Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest instalment of the beloved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator. It brings the warmth, heart, and delicious drinks from the previous games to an all-new c...

The demo is available on multiple platforms! Pick your favorite and check it out

Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3606110/...

Xbox:
www.xbox.com/en-us/games/...

Playstation:
store.playstation.com/en-us/produc...

Try the Coffee Talk Tokyo demo

Chat with a colorful cast of characters and brew their favorite drinks in Coffee Talk Tokyo. In this cafe sim, it's all about the cozy vibes, so kick back, get to know your customers, and enjoy the journey

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Releasing this week

Winnie's Hole - @twicedifferent.bsky.social
Earth Must Die
Conquest Tactics
Hellmart
Cairn - @thegamebakers.com
I Hate This Place
The Perfect Pencil - @theperfectpencil.bsky.social
Bento Blocks - @sometimesltd.bsky.social

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I know finding time to make presskits is hard but trust me, it makes a huge difference. Time is precious for everyone

HARK THE GHOUL Demo on Steam Slash, kick and magick your way through an adventure brimming with secrets and curious encounters! HARK THE GHOUL offers a meticulously handcrafted world to explore, inspired by the interconnected nat...

It's launching later this year, so go check out the demo!

Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3132850/...

Try the HARK THE GOUL demo

Darkness, terrifying monsters, and a low-poly style await you in HARK THE GHOUL. Feel the spirit of the Souls series in this dungeon-crawling adventure

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Demon Tides Demo on Steam Explore the beginning area of this open world, expressive 3D platformer adventure! Meet the cast, find some juicy gear and compete with other players online!

As far as I know the demo is currently limited to Steam, but the final game will launch on both PC and Nintendo Switch later on

Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3477260/...

Try the Demon Tides demo

A great cast of characters, fast-paced movement, and fun platforming sections await you in Demon Tides. Play the demo to experience one of the most interesting 3D platformers coming next month!

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I saw the '2' in the post and thought you were about to announce the sequel! haha

Donate to Support Gene Park's Cancer Surgery and Treatment, organized by Gene Park Hi, my name is Gene Park. I’m a games critic at The Washington Post, and I’… Gene Park needs your support for Support Gene Park's Cancer Surgery and Treatment

hey guys, just to confirm this is my fundraiser. i didn't want to ask for help, but i do need it.

my cancer is back. i am going through a lobectomy next week, the same surgery Walter White undergoes. i can't express how grateful i am. thank you so much everyone.

www.gofundme.com/f/support-ge...

When the Steam page is live, I'll do my bit to help spread the word about the project!

Clowned King was high on my wishlist. It's a shame no publisher picked it up. Maybe the clowns were too scary for them? haha

This is really sad, I never understand the people behind these decisions

Sovereign Tower by WILD WITS GAMES Recruit eccentric Knights, assign quests and balance egos whilst carving out your kingdom's destiny.

You guys need to check this out. It looks great and plays even better. I already care way too much about my knights haha

Itch:
wildwits.itch.io/sovereign-to...

Try the Sovereign Tower demo

Hear out your citizens' requests and act as you see fit. Recruit knights for missions based on their skills, and even pursue a romance in Sovereign Tower a fun management RPG

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Mr. Sleepy Man on Steam Mr. Sleepy Man is up way past his bedtime and out of control! Make a mess of everything you find and turn Bedtime Town against you! This sandbox adventure is filled with comical hijinks, outrageous ch...

I honestly wasn't sure if the car was drivable in the demo. If you guys manage to drive it, tell me!

Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/1657740/...

Try the Mr Sleepy Man demo

Experience the madness of Mr. Sleepy Man, a 3D platformer where chaos is the goal. Explore Bedtime Town, cause some trouble, and outrun the law. Check out the demo now!

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Releasing this week

Hungry Horrors - @clumsybearstudio.com
CARNEDGE - @onesharkteam.bsky.social
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Blightstone
Duel Corp
Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim - @coffeebeansdev.bsky.social
Turnbound
Escape from Ever After - @escapeeverafter.bsky.social

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Acrolyte on Steam Acrolyte is a 2D action-adventure platformer which brings the player through vast, mysterious alien landscapes. Awaken from your dying rest in an endless pursuit of revenge against ancient forces beyo...

I highly recommend this to any Metroid fans out there, it's so good

Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3459050/...

Itch:
mccad00.itch.io/acrolyte

Try the Acrolyte demo

Try the demo for Acrolyte, a 2D Metroidvania where you'll explore a planet filled with alien creatures and technology. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to your advantage to carry out your revenge

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Bugscraper on Steam Welcome to the bugscraper. Rise to the top of this pest-filled tower in this roguelike shooter and battle waves of enemies at every floor on your way to your boss's office.

I'm a big fan of elegant design simple ideas that are fully fleshed out

Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2957130/...

Itch:
yolwoocle.itch.io/bugscraper

Fight solo or with friends in an elevator where enemies swarm you on every floor. Survive the climb to the top to take down your tyrant boss. That's the concept behind Bugscraper, try the demo now!

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RetroSpace on Steam Disco-punk space horror where you can be a sneaky chap or a mutant action hero as you try to survive on a space station swallowed by a black hole. A mind-bending ride with weird creatures, immersive f...

I really hope our protagonist has that Viltrumite mustache

store.steampowered.com/app/2067820/...

Experience space horror with a dark comedy twist in RetroSpace. It's a sci-fi FPS inspired by 70s aesthetics and classics like Half-Life. It's still in development, so make sure to wishlist it now!

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Making a Great Detective Video Game Is Really Hard The makers of ‘The Seance of Blake Manor’ say it took years of iteration for their game to work

How hard is it to make a good detective video game? The story behind the excellent The Seance of Blake Manor, whose developers were changing integral parts of the design six months before release, might help answer that question.

New column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Fourleaf Fields on Steam Welcome to the tiny world of Fourleaf Fields, a cozy farming life sim where you're no bigger than a carrot. Grow towering crops, care for tiny farm bugs, and uncover a web of secrets fueled by gossip ...

There's a playtest coming up, so you might be one of the lucky few who gets to try it early! For now, show some love and wishlist it

store.steampowered.com/app/3560050/...

Harvest giant veggies, run a bug farm, and hang out with the locals in Fourleaf Fields. It's a cozy farming sim that totally captures that Minish Cap magic without the evil creatures haha. Go wishlist it now

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Is there a way to block AI games from appearing on Steam when I search? It’s so annoying to see twenty AI games for every one real game. It’s like searching for a sandwich in a trash can haha. Seriously, what’s the point of making an AI game? Who buys them?