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The Pitt Meets Pokémon In New RPG You Can Play Free Now

Nicholas Becher — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:14 GMT

There has been a wave of incredible hidden gems launching on Steamin recent weeks, with the recent launch of several genre-bending hits such as Feed the Scorchpot, a Game of Thrones-style game with Catan-inspired roguelite gameplay, and Mechborn, a Slay the Spire meets Pacific Rim-style deckbuilder. These unique titles combine ideas from different walks of gaming life into surprisingly addictive experiences, and the results speak for themselves.

Dark Souls Meets Nintendogs In Surprising New Soulslike On Steam

Jared Stewart — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:01:14 GMT

Soulslike games like Dark Souls, Hollow Knight, and Lies of P aren’t lighthearted games in the slightest, with adorable critters and moments of levity barely punctuating how brutal or depressing they are. Meanwhile, beloved Soulslike games like Another Crab’s Treasure lean into lightheartedness fully and leverage humor as part of their unique charm.

Game Of Thrones Officially Announces The Start Of A New Era In 2026

Nicholas Becher — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:15 GMT

Game of Thrones fans have desperately been hoping for a proper open-world RPG set in the world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire for years now. While there are several games available under the IP and even an exciting new RTS coming up with War for Westeros in 2027, there hasn't really been a proper open-world game that faithfully adapted the fantasy universe and its lore in a way that keeps players captivated as you'd see with something like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

Stranger Things Meets Disco Elysium In New Horror RPG That's Free Now

Nicholas Becher — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:14 GMT

Ever sinceStranger Thingsended with its final season earlier this year, fans have been looking for something new to fill the supernatural void left behind. Its blend of small-town horror, coming-of-age drama, '80s nostalgia, and unlikely heroes proved difficult to replicate, especially for viewers who became attached to Hawkins and its many mysteries. Thankfully, several projects have taken on the challenge, offering players a chance to step into eerie worlds filled with monsters, hidden secrets, and retro-inspired charm.

Steam Makes Open-World Survival Game Completely Free For 72 Hours

Angharad Redden — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:19 GMT

First released back in 2019 but now available to download for free for a limited time courtesy of Steam, this open-world survival game will see you work alone or with others to gather materials, craft useful items, tame wild creatures, and build huge bases in order to survive.

Judge Dredd Meets Blade Runner In New Cyberpunk Thriller

Tom Wilson — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:00:15 GMT

Judge Dredd has had a number of adaptations that have focused on vastly different aspects of its core premise. The Stallone-led 1995 film was as colorful as the earlier comics, utilizing their far more elaborately designed mutants and cyberpunk world to deliver a largely unserious action romp that is beloved by many. 2012's gritty and criminally underrated reboot depicted a significantly more grounded universe, its single location allowing viewers to get into the mind of the titular character and flesh out the lore surrounding the Judges with a little more nuance.

Foundation Is Officially Returning With A Major New Release

Tom Wilson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:00:15 GMT

Foundation has exploded in popularity thanks to the advent of the Apple TV+ series and has managed to garner three critically acclaimed seasons, with a fourth on the way. This level of popularity will undoubtedly push new fans to discover existing and upcoming Foundation-related media, including, naturally, the original novels, as well as video games. Luckily, fans are being treated to a brand-new Foundation project releasing soon.

Slay The Spire Meets Pacific Rim In New Sci-Fi Deckbuilder

Tom Wilson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:15 GMT

Ever since Slay the Spirerevolutionized the roguelike deckbuilding genre, there have been numerous attempts at capturing its illustrious magic. Many, including the game's very own sequel, have largely succeeded in these efforts, while others have given fans similar experiences that, while not quite hitting the mark, are nevertheless still enjoyable. However, ultimately, what fans want are games akin to Slay the Spire that offer something as novel and as groundbreaking as its combination of mechanics did all those years ago.

Pacific Rim Meets Battlefield In Huge New Kaiju Game

Tom Wilson — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:00:15 GMT

Simply due to how ambitious Battlefield is and the ridiculous scale it offers players, it is not terribly surprising that, outside of a few rare examples, there aren't many games attempting to copy it. Similarly, it isn't particularly surprising that there aren't many games that attempt to replicate the scale of films like Pacific Rim or Godzilla beyond a few less-than-stellar licensed games. It is a shame, of course, especially as both of these concepts are utterly alluring and perfect for fans of immersive experiences on a grand scale.

Godzilla Officially Returns November 2026 In Huge New Crossover

Tom Wilson — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:37 GMT

Godzilla is no stranger to the world of video games, having featured in numerous games dedicated to the legendary kaiju, alongside having appeared in many others through assorted crossover events. Whenever it appears in a game, one can always be sure the experience will be at least a little fun, its destructive tendencies and clashes with similarly massive kaiju often making for exhilarating, action-packed entertainment, much like the films it is in.