Steam Releases July 13–19, 2026: 39 Hidden Gems Arriving This Week
Discover 39 new indie games hitting Steam between July 13 and July 19, 2026. From puzzle adventures to life sims, here is the curated list of hidden gems.
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Cat Mail Co. Achievement Guide: How to Unlock Every Trophy
Struggling to earn every achievement in Cat Mail Co.? Here is our complete guide to identifying parcels, unlocking rooms, and hitting 100% completion.
Developer of Paddle Paddle Paddle Says Steam Refunds Are Being Abused
Solo developer Mateo Covic reports 55,000 refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle, claiming Steam's two-hour policy makes it easy for players to finish and return games.
8 Open-World Games That Started as Kickstarter Success Stories
From Kingdom Come: Deliverance to Coral Island, discover the most successful open-world games that got their start through crowdfunding campaigns.
Furi Demake: The Chain Guide – How to Play the Free Indie Gem
Learn about Furi Demake: The Chain, a free, premium-feeling boss rush game for PC that reimagines the original Furi experience in 8-bit style.
Robert Yang’s 'Radiator Forever' Bundle Hiding from Steam Search
Indie developer Robert Yang says his 'Gay As A Service' bundle is being suppressed by Steam's content filters despite his efforts to avoid explicit nudity.
Brotato: Primal Dread DLC Announced for 2026
Blobfish has officially announced Primal Dread, the next DLC for the arena shooter Brotato, slated for release later in 2026.
Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure Review
Is Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure worth playing? We review the story-driven brick breaker to see if its unique mechanics hold up in 2026.
Which World Cup Quarter-Finalist Nation Has the Best Video Game?
From Switzerland's Herdling to France's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, we rank the best video games representing the 2026 World Cup quarter-finalists.
Deltarune: How to Complete the Weird Route (Chapters 1-5)
A step-by-step guide to the Deltarune weird route. Learn the specific requirements to trigger the route in Chapter 2 and maintain it through Chapter 5.
Project Phoenix Returns: Why the 2013 Kickstarter Went Silent for Years
After seven years of silence, Project Phoenix director Hiroaki Yura explains why the Kickstarter project went dark and reveals a new 2031 target window.
Deltarune Chapter 5: Looking Ahead to the Final Chapters
With Deltarune Chapter 5 now available, we explore the major lore shifts and mechanics that are setting the stage for the game's upcoming finale.
Indie RPGs That Offer Better Exploration Than Skyrim
From Tales of Maj'Eyal to Stoneshard, discover indie PC RPGs that capture the spirit of exploration better than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Games Like TBH: Task Bar Hero: 10 Best Incremental RPGs for PC
Searching for games like TBH: Task Bar Hero? We have ranked the best idle RPGs for PC that let you craft, battle, and progress while you work.
Destructoid's Top Indie Games of 2026: The Mid-Year Contenders
From Cairn to MIO: Memories in Orbit, we look at the indie titles currently leading the pack for the best games of 2026 so far.
Every Official Meccha Chameleon Map Ranked: From Worst to Best
Struggling to find the perfect spot in Meccha Chameleon? We've ranked all seven official maps to help you master your hiding and hunting strategies.
Librarian: Tidy Up The Arcane Library – All Correct Book Locations
Struggling to organize the library? This guide lists all shelf themes and book locations in Librarian: Tidy Up The Arcane Library to help you finish faster.
Ranking the 10 Best Boss Themes in Deltarune Chapters 1-5
From Chapter 1's Jevil to the mysterious Knight, we rank the best boss music tracks from Toby Fox's Deltarune across Chapters 1-5.
Extraordinary New Indie Games to Wishlist This Indie-Penance Day
From magical dice to vacuum cleaner battles, check out these unique indie games to add to your Steam wishlist for 2026.
Phoebe Bridgers Launches 'Lost Boys' Endless Runner Game
Indie icon Phoebe Bridgers has released a new endless runner game on itch.io to celebrate her latest single, 'Lost Boys.' Playable on mobile and desktop now.
Godot Engine Mandates Human-Authored Code to Stop AI 'Slop'
Godot has updated its contribution policy to require human-authored code, aiming to end the bottleneck caused by AI-generated pull requests on GitHub.