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Not-E3 2023: 11 games you need to wishlist after Steam Next Fest
Our team lists 11 games from Steam Next Fest in June that you need to get on your wishlist. Like, right now.

Nate and Julie
Jun 26, 202314 min read


Not-E3 2023 Mini-Preview: Play a tense game of tag in roguelite Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt
Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt has a demo out during Steam Next Fest, offering a stealth-based horror roguelite.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 21, 20235 min read


Not-E3 2023 Mini-Preview: Hex tile planet builder Bubblegum Galaxy is full of flavor
Bubblegum Galaxy is a cozy and cute hex-based planet builder from indie dev Smarto Club.

Glory
Jun 14, 20233 min read
Not-E3 2023 Mini-Preview: Farming fans thrive - Sugar Shack and One Lonely Outpost
Early demo impressions with Freedom Games' Sugar Shack and One Lonely Outpost.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 8, 20235 min read


REVIEW: Brooding atmosphere and fascinating puzzles > jump scares in The Tartarus Key
The Tartarus Key leans on a classic PSX horror aesthetic while defying genre expectations in this horror escape room puzzler.

Nate Hermanson
May 31, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Golden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka is a dream DLC
Instead of resting on their laurels, the Case of the Golden Idol team went straight into producing an absolute smash of a DLC project.

Nate Hermanson
May 10, 20235 min read


REVIEW: Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is a warm cup of comfort
We all need a visit to Coffee Talk, the fantastical and friendly café that provides a sip of comfort to Seattle's sleepless.

Nate Hermanson
May 7, 202310 min read


REVIEW: Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories delivers a delectable slice of life
LEGALIZE IT (melons)!

Nate Hermanson
Apr 29, 20237 min read


REVIEW: Innchanted's co-op magical management chaos is layered... literally
A game of magic potions, enchanting inns, and serving steaks... and mis-steaks.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 24, 20238 min read


REVIEW: 2D cinematic platformer Lunark's old-school-cool can't be beat
A loving homage and modern take on classic cinematic platformers, Lunark stretches your gaming muscles in new ways.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 20, 20238 min read


Early Access Check-in: Creepy meets cozy in Voltaire the Vegan Vampire
Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire — the game where your dad is Dracula and, no, he does NOT respect your plant-based lifestyle.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 16, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Terra Nil's environmental reclamation puzzles are as impactful as they are addictive
Terra Nil, equal parts meditative and strategic, is a "reverse city builder" that has you restore barren land to its natural state.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 29, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Tchia's culture-driven island experience wows with representation and coziness
Trek across Tchia's New Caledonia-inspired open world with childlike wonder.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 20, 20239 min read


REVIEW: Redemption Reapers falls short of full tactical redemption
If struggle and hopelessness — in story AND gameplay — are your bread and butter, step right up.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 10, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Return to Castlevania is a victory lap for the stellar Dead Cells
Dead Cells has earned its reputation as one of the best roguelikes of all time. But its best content yet JUST hit the market.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 6, 20237 min read


REVIEW: Tails: The Backbone Preludes is the missing piece to the Backbone saga
We're happy to report that Backbone has found its missing vertebrae.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 3, 20238 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2023: Seedlings and IDEA offer a new angle on FMV games
See the world from a new perspective with game worlds built on a unique blend of photos and video.

Julie Cooper
Feb 10, 20235 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2023: Pokémon Snap goes cryptid in Project Anomaly
Snap a photo, discover a cryptid, persist until it is a friend. UwU

Nate Hermanson
Feb 9, 20236 min read


REVIEW: Chico and the Magic Orchards DX delights with Game Boy puzzle action
Chico and the Magic Orchards DX brings back the simplicity and satisfaction of Game Boy era puzzle platforming.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 4, 20237 min read


REVIEW: Signalis proves classic survival horror still has a place
Shrieking robots breaking the silence of grim halls. A fallible grasp on reality. Only six inventory slots. Will the horrors never end?!?!

Nate Hermanson
Feb 1, 20239 min read
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