Steam Faces Influx of Low-Quality Retail Simulators in 2026
PC Gamer reports a surge of janky, low-effort retail simulation games flooding the Steam store in 2026, raising concerns about platform quality control.
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New Steam Releases: Week of July 27 to August 2, 2026
Discover the latest titles arriving on Steam this week, including Mistfall Hunter, The Ranchers, and Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand.
hololive Dreams Launched: First Official Hololive Game Details
hololive Dreams, the first official Hololive rhythm RPG developed by QualiArts, launched earlier this week on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam.
Bad Cat Sam Free PC Giveaway: How to Claim and Keep It Forever
PC gamers can claim 2023 stealth-strategy game Bad Cat Sam for free on IndieGala to keep forever, alongside Steam's Free Weekend event through July 27.
Metal Gear Solid Is Free to Play on Steam This Weekend
Play the original Metal Gear Solid for free on Steam this weekend as Konami discounts the Master Collection Volume 1 ahead of Volume 2.
Pathogenic Launches on PC and Steam Deck With Strong Player Reception
Aberrant Labs' cellular roguelike shooter Pathogenic has launched on PC and Steam Deck, selling 100,000 copies in its first week with positive reviews.
Palworld Retakes Top Spot on Steam Weekly Charts
Palworld has returned to number one on the Steam weekly top sellers chart for the week ending July 21, 2026, surpassing Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Steam Users Get Four Free Titles and New DLC Discount This Weekend
Steam is offering four games for free to play or claim this weekend, alongside a limited-time 100% discount on a new DLC release.
Super Battle Golf: Free Weekend and Impending Price Increase
Super Battle Golf is free to play on Steam through July 20, 2026. The game is currently discounted by 30% before a permanent base price increase on July 23.
Viral Hit Meccha Chameleon Faces Alleged Clone 'Scribble Hunt' on Steam
Steam viral hit Meccha Chameleon, which hit 7 million sales in two weeks, faces a new clone called Scribble Hunt that uses AI-generated assets.
11 Free Steam Game Demos to Play July 13th–19th, 2026
Looking for new games to play? Check out these 11 free demos launching on Steam between July 13th and 19th, 2026, curated for your PC gaming weekend.
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.
ARK: Survival Ascended Free Weekend and Franchise Sale Now Live
Studio Wildcard kicks off an ARK franchise sale and a free weekend for ARK: Survival Ascended on Steam. Get the latest on the new Dragontopia content.
Cat Mail Co. is Out Now on PC With a Launch Week Supporter Bonus
Cat Mail Co. has officially launched on PC. Grab the cozy management sim now on Steam with a 15% discount and a limited-time free Supporter Pack.
Battlefield 6 Season 3 Starts Now with New Modes and Free Trial
Battlefield 6 enters REDSEC Season 3: High-Value Target, adding Tactical Obliteration, a Casual Battle Royale mode, and a week-long free trial on Steam.
Valve Simplifies Gaming News Tracking for Summer Showcase 2026
Valve has launched a dedicated Steam Summer Showcase 2026 page to help players track the influx of announcements during this busy week of industry events.
V Rising Free Weekend 2026: Play on Steam Deck OLED and PC
Stunlock Studios launches a V Rising free weekend in 2026. Play the full vampire survival game on Steam Deck OLED, Steam Deck 2, or PC via Steam until May 18.
Steam's Most-Wishlisted Game Launches This Week Following 2026 Drama
Steam's most-wishlisted title arrives on PC this week. We examine the project's turbulent development, including its infamous AI-generated communication history.
Parkitect Announces First Steam Free Weekend for 2026
Theme park building game Parkitect is offering its first-ever Steam Free Weekend in 2026, allowing PC players to experience its detailed management and creative design features. Discover core gameplay, management challenges, and how to participate in this limited-time event.
Arc Raiders Just Broke the Steam Meta: 11 Weeks and No Sign of Stopping
Article by Mohammad Haris • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 2, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: Gaming News | Status: Official News Fortnite and CoD still have a death grip on consoles, but Embark’s Arc Raiders is making history on PC. Here i
The Maw Demands: Is This Week’s Indie Crop Actually Worth Your Time?
Article by Mohammad Haris • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Jan 12, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PC Gaming | Status: Official News Between frog-based gymnastics and detective games with questionable names, we’re sifting through the Steam nois
Armored Core 6 Steam Update Sparks TGA DLC Hopes
A sudden, impactful update to FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed mech combat title, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon , on Steam has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, igniting fervent speculation about an imminent DLC reveal at The Game Awards next week. With the prestigious event looming, fans are dissecti
US Gaming Charts: Fortnite, CoD, Arc Raiders Reign Supreme
The latest data from Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker has just dropped, revealing the titans of the US gaming landscape for the week concluding November 22. Industry analyst Mat Piscatella's insights, gathered from PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam activity, confirm which titles captivated the most weekly active users
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Peaks at 50,000+ Players on Steam
In a stunning display of launch week success, Level-5's highly anticipated soccer RPG, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road , has scored a massive goal on PC. The game has officially reached a peak of 50,648 concurrent players on Steam, a milestone achieved on November 16, 2025. This impressive figure not only highlights the i
Steam Week Updates
More Steam Week Updates
New Steam Releases: Week of July 27 to August 2, 2026
Discover the latest titles arriving on Steam this week, including Mistfall Hunter, The Ranchers, and Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand.
hololive Dreams Launched: First Official Hololive Game Details
hololive Dreams, the first official Hololive rhythm RPG developed by QualiArts, launched earlier this week on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam.
Viral Hit Meccha Chameleon Faces Alleged Clone 'Scribble Hunt' on Steam
Steam viral hit Meccha Chameleon, which hit 7 million sales in two weeks, faces a new clone called Scribble Hunt that uses AI-generated assets.
11 Free Steam Game Demos to Play July 13th–19th, 2026
Looking for new games to play? Check out these 11 free demos launching on Steam between July 13th and 19th, 2026, curated for your PC gaming weekend.