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Mar62026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Slay the Spire 2’ Launched Into Early Access With 96% Rating And Immediately Became A Top Steam Bestseller

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Credit: Mega Crit Mega Crit's card roguelike Slay the Spire 2 recently launched in Steam Early Access. This ambitious sequel already has plenty to offer, even compared to Bungie's evacuation shooter Marathon. Within the first hours of its release, the sequel's peak online player count on Steam surpassed 175,000. This was more than enough to make Slay the Spire 2 the most popular roguelike on Valve's store by concurrent players. Until yesterday, Mewgenics held the lead in this category (115,000 peak players), and before that, Hades II (112,000). However, Slay the Spire 2 didn't stop there, and its concurrent player count continued to grow, reaching 282,000 players. The first Slay the Spire only reached 57,000 players. When it launched in 2017, it had just 193 peak players, as the d...

Nov232025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Is Now Available For Free On Steam

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Credit: Fatshark A generous giveaway of the co-op action game Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has launched on Steam, and anyone can grab the game for free. To redeem your gift, simply click the "Add to Account" button on the game's page—the game will then remain in your library forever. It's worth noting that this isn't the first Warhammer: Vermintide 2 giveaway on Valve's platform. The last time, the game was given away shortly before the release of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. This new promotion is timed to celebrate the franchise's 10th anniversary. "Anyone who hasn't had the chance to play Warhammer: Vermintide 2 can now immerse themselves in the frantic, intense gameplay and discover the wealth of content that awaits," Fatshark emphasized. The latest addition to Warhammer: Verminti...

Oct102025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Fantasy Action Game “Absolum” Released on Steam and Consoles

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Credit: Dotemu Publisher Dotemu, in collaboration with Guard Crush Games and animation studio Supamonks, has released the beat-em-up Absolum. The announcement was made in a press release. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game was Dotemu's first release in the original universe and is a mix of classic beat 'em up and modern roguelike with a deep storyline and the spirit of legendary fantasy arcades of the past. The game takes place in the world of Talam, where magic is banned following a devastating cataclysm. The Sun King, Azra, has used this to tighten his grip on the country, but his regime is now being challenged by a group of rebels. The elven warrior Galandra, the sturdy dwarf Karl, the magically gifted moulai Brom (a huma...

Oct52025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Crazy Roguelike Megabonk Became A Hit On Steam

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Credit: Vedinad The indie roguelike Megabonk became a real hit, surpassing the one million sales mark in two weeks. The developer thanked everyone for their support on social media and noted that the game still has a lot of work to do. He promised to develop a roadmap or "something like that," but only after a short break. As a reminder, Megabonk debuted on September 18th exclusively on Steam and sold 100,000 copies in its first three days. However, the game's success didn't stop there. As Vedinad reported on his microblog, two weeks after its release, Megabonk sales have already surpassed one million copies worldwide. The developer will celebrate this achievement with spaghetti and extra sauce. As a reminder, Megabonk debuted on September 18th exclusively on Steam and sold ...