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Survival Roguelike BARDA launches today in Steam Early Access

Independent studio Mudita Games had released BARDA in Early Access on Steam today as part of the TurnBasedThursdayFest 2026.
 

BARDA is a chaotic inventory survival roguelike where keeping your backpack organized is the key to staying alive. Instead of focusing on combat the game challenges players to climb an ever-changing mountain by carefully managing the items they carry.
 

Players attempt to reach the summit to scatter their late grandfather’s ashes while dealing with survival conditions such as hunger, fatigue, and madness. In BARDA, these conditions are not simple meters — they physically appear inside the backpack disrupting the inventory players rely on to survive.
 

Each run takes players through procedurally generated zones filled with items, obstacles, and difficult decisions about what to keep or discard.
 

BARDA is available now in Early Access on Steam.

Medieval Survival RPG Bellwright Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold in Steam Early Access

 Donkey Crew, in partnership with Snail Games USA has revealed that their medieval open-world survival RPG Bellwright has surpassed 1 million units sold while still on Steam Early Access. It was recently announced that it will be coming to PS5 as well as Xbox Series consoles upon hitting its 1.0 launch.
 

Bellwright is a medieval open-world survival RPG where you can establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people. Since its premiere in April 2024, Bellwright has seen numerous content updates with the biggest being its Maiden Voyage update which added the new Halmare Isles map, which is roughly 25% the size of the original game! At over 10 square kilometers this region includes all new story-based quests with multiple progression lines, expanded armor and equipment, new animals and buildings, and introduces a Loyalty & Faction system.

“Achieving this milestone is a clear indication for us that we are on the right track in our development. Seeing all the feedback and players enjoying the game is the best reward for our hard work and it fuels our motivation for improving the game and reaching new heights as we move through Early Access towards 1.0 release.” Florian “Chadz” Hofreither, Creative Director and Project Lead from Donkey Crew will be available for interviews at GDC 2026, March 9-13 at Booth #1238 for press interested in scheduling an interview, please reach out to press@snailgamesusa.com.

For creators interested in collaborating please reach out to creatordirect@noiz.gg

Bellwright: Website | Steam
Donkey Crew: X | YouTube | Discord
Snail Social Media: X | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
 

About Donkey Crew Donkey Crew is an independent studio made up of talented, experienced developers from every corner of the world. Starting as a small team of passionate gamers working together within a large Mount & Blade modding community, the group grew into a professional company developing indie titles. Based in Wroclaw, Poland, Donkey Crew continues their journey as an indie developer while growing and expanding. www.donkey.team/

About Snail Games USA Snail Games is a leading global developer and publisher, known for delivering innovative, immersive gaming experiences across a range of genres and platforms. With a legacy of technological innovation and a focus on community engagement, Snail Games is shaping the future of interactive entertainment. snail.com

Exhilarating 100 vs. 100 WWI shooter Over The Top: WWI now available on Steam

Over The Top: WWI, developed by four passionate developers at Flying Squirrel Entertainment and publisher GG Publishing is now available on PC via Steam. The game offers over-the-top massive multi- and single-player fun in the trenches of World War I. Players can choose between the Germans, British, or French, as well as an absurd number of historical weapons and vehicles. The game will feature a time-limited 15% launch discount, lowering the price to 16.27$/€. Afterwards, the game will cost 19.14 $/€.

Watch the launch trailer here


Over The Top: WWI on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2778610/Over_The_Top_WWI/

Over The Top: WWI takes players to twelve historically inspired battlefields reminiscent of the Western Front during World War I. Equipped with an absurd arsenal of deadly weapons, players engage in 100-versus-100 battles as German, French, or British soldiers. Numerous rifles, devastating artillery pieces, destructive tanks, and other historical military equipment such as aircraft and bunkers are at their disposal for powerful destruction. Players can use the fully destructible environments to their advantage, digging trenches or building defensive positions to help them achieve victory.

 Single-player mode offers the same scope of gameplay, allowing players to fight alongside large groups of CPU-controlled units and bring World War I to their screens. The team behind Over The Top: WWI consists of four members, all active participants in historical reenactments; therefore, they place great importance on an authentic representation of the war’s events. Players can look forward to maps, vehicles, and uniforms with remarkable attention to detail.

Key Features

● Epic, large-scale warfare: Up to 200 players or bots simultaneously compete against each other on the battlefield.

● Total Annihilation: The realistic battlefield takes on different forms throughout the game thanks to player-driven destruction. Players will dig trenches, and explosions will tear deep craters into the landscape. The battlefield evolves with the dynamic weather, wind, season, and time-of-day system.

● Various branches of the military: Players can take on 8 entirely different roles in the army, such as Officer, Sniper, or support classes like Engineer.

● Vast selection of weaponry and vehicles: There are over 50 one-of-a-kind weapons, ten different kinds of armored vehicles and tanks, airplanes, machine guns, mortars, cannons, and more.

● Map editor: In addition to 12 handcrafted battlefields, the system allows players to create custom maps and upload them to Steam Workshop.

● Server Tools: Players can host and administrate their own servers complete with custom maps, rules, and settings.

Flying Squirrel Entertainment

Flying Squirrel Entertainment was originally founded by the team behind the Mount & Musket mod for Mount & Blade: Warband to develop the official expansion for the same game: Napoleonic Wars. Based in Europe, the team consists of four members who have worked on various historical projects, such as Holdfast: Nations at War, Battle Cry of Freedom, and more.

Kardiya: The Winds of Fate – Roguelite RPG Dicebuilding game now on Steam

InEv Games has announced the upcoming release of Kardiya: The Winds of Fate. Blending tabletop roleplaying mechanics with deep storytelling, Kardiya is a Rogue-lite RPG Dicebuilding game built around an emergent narrative. As of today, the official Steam Page is live, and wishlists are open.

Kardiya: The Winds of Fate is a highly replayable Rogue-lite adventure directly inspired by the acclaimed FATE RPG system. Players take on the role of Ukral, navigating through the lands of Gaia. The journey involves gathering gear, managing companions, and inevitably falling in battle. Death is only a transition, however. Upon defeat, Ukral awakens in a mysterious realm between life and death, ready to use newfound knowledge to dive back in and search for the elusive Winds of Fate.

InEv Games is deeply committed to crafting narrative focused experiences. Players who explored the narrative of the studio’s previous release, Livber: Smoke and Mirrors will find that same dedication to deep lore, atmospheric world-building, and compelling character arcs woven into the fabric of this game.

Kardiya delivers clean, familiar RPG elements where the environment genuinely reacts to the player’s actions. Failure is not a dead end; a bad roll simply pushes the story in a new, unexpected direction.

About InEv Games


InEv Games is a Türkiye based indie development studio focused on narrative driven titles. The team believes that the best gameplay mechanics are those that serve the story. By creating a distinct, original universe, their goal is to deliver immersive games where a reactive environment and strong world building take center stage.

Major Update to Astro Protocol Overhauls Diplomacy

Indie developer Null Vector Studios announced a major content update for its turn-based 4X strategy game Astro Protocol, launching March 12 during TurnBasedThursdayFest on Steam. The game will also participate in the Steam Spring Sale.

The Minor Faction Diplomacy Update introduces a complete overhaul of how players interact with the smaller powers across the galaxy. Minor factions are no longer passive bonuses but persistent political actors that remember how players treat them.

Minor factions track actions such as attacks, trade, and attacks against their enemies, making reputation persistent throughout matches. Each faction now operates within one of five diplomatic states: Enemy, Hostile, Neutral, Allied, or Vassal encouraging long-term diplomatic strategy.

Key Update Features

  • Complete redesign of the minor faction diplomacy system
  • Five diplomatic states: Enemy, Hostile, Neutral, Allied, and Vassal
  • New diplomacy actions including resource trading, gifting, purchases of ships and technology
  • Four new minor factions: Miners, Radiants, Mercenaries, and Traders
  • Eight existing minor factions redesigned, including new ship statistics and alliance bonuses
  • 12 minor faction ship types can now be built by major factions through diplomacy or conquest
  • Diplomatic relations can now be influenced through anomaly reward choices

About Astro Protocol

Astro Protocol is a turn-based 4X strategy game featuring tactical space combat, asymmetric factions, and highly replayable maps. Players compete for victory points by expanding across procedurally generated galaxies, developing planetary networks, researching technologies, and commanding fleets in strategic battles.

Steam
Null Vector Studios Website

NO STRAIGHT ROADS 2 developer releases preview of new Dance track ‘vs. Rama Irama’

Metronomik and Shueisha Games today released an exclusive preview of a brand-new original track set to be featured in the upcoming musical action-adventure NO STRAIGHT ROADS 2.

Available to stream now on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, ‘vs. Rama Irama’ is an epic new dance track composed by James Landino and performed by singer-songwriter Sara Ryan, that will feature in-game during a mega musical showdown against rival Rama Irama. 

See a preview of the new track here

Jump into the action as returning rock stars Mayday and Zuke alongside new band members Casey and a yet-to-be-revealed star in an action-packed adventure that combines rhythm-based combat with an electrifying soundtrack. Hit the road and fight to the beat on an epic world tour, featuring all-new music from James Landino, Falk Au Yeong, Garrett Williamson, Midas Klare (Inverted Silence), and additional guest stars. 

Travel to vibrant new locations to discover rival musicians and communities full of unique musical cultures, including folk music, experimental jazz, rebellious rock, and digital pop stardom. For the bandmates of Bunkbed Junction, this isn’t just a tour: it’s a transformation.

NO STRAIGHT ROADS 2 is currently in development for PC and consoles and can be added to your Steam Wishlist now. For more information, follow No Straight Roads on Instagram, Facebook, and X, or visit shueisha-games.com.

About Metronomik
Out of their love for music and visual storytelling, Wan Hazmer, Lead Game Designer of Final Fantasy XV, and Daim Dziauddin, Concept Artist of Street Fighter V, formed Metronomik in 2017, with an aim to bring the harmony of music and video games to the masses.

About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones

Chaotic party game Velocide Overdrive to Launch on PC March 4th

NoxRift Games has announced the release of Velocide Overdrive on March 4, 2026, on PC (Steam and itch.io). Velocide Overdrive is a high-octane arena party game where rounds last anywhere from 15 seconds to 2 minutes: you pilot an “unstoppable” ship, and the slightest collision means instant death.

Designed for those “just one more quick match” gaming nights, the title thrives on systemic chaos: 71 power-ups (buffs, debuffs, and global effects) combine to create constant momentum shifts—from deadly lasers and homing projectiles to time-bending abilities.

The game supports local multiplayer on a shared screen (up to 6 players) or online via Steam Remote Play Together: only one copy of the game is needed to invite your friends even if they don’t own the title (up to 4 players remotely).

Watch the official Announcement Trailer here

“I wanted to recapture the pure energy of couch gaming with friends: simple rules, short rounds, and that exact moment when everything goes off the rails because of a single power-up. Velocide Overdrive embodies the pick-up-and-play simplicity of arcade games, while still offering genuine depth with detailed stats and advanced customization,”
 – Mikael, creator of Velocide Overdrive.

Key Features:

  • 1 to 6 players: Local multiplayer, AI bots, and Steam Remote Play Together (up to 4 players online).
  • 71 power-ups: Buffs, debuffs, and global effects—triggering wild synergies and chain reactions.
  • “Game-changer” rounds: Double points, negative points, and team modes.
  • Progression & competition: Global leaderboards, unlockable cosmetics, and 65 achievements.
  • Ethical business model: No loot boxes or microtransactions. Unlocks are earned through gameplay (with a few exclusive cosmetics available via the Supporter Pack).
  • Available in 19 languages.

About NoxRift Games
NoxRift Games is an independent development studio based in France, specializing in accessible, fast-paced multiplayer experiences designed to maximize the intensity of group gaming sessions.

Super Battle Golf Sells More Than 400K Units Sold in its First Week

Developer Brimstone and publisher Oro Interactive are glad to announce that Super Battle Golf has sold over 400,000 copies on Steam in its first week. The game peaked at 19,720 concurrent players and stayed in Steam’s top 10 best sellers during the weekend. Super Battle Golf is currently rated at a whopping 96% Overwhelmingly Positive from players with more than 50,000 daily active users.

Super Battle Golf Explodes on the scene
With only 1 month from reveal to launch, Super Battle Golf has quickly become one of the most talked-about multiplayer releases of the year. Players and creators have compared its fast, chaotic energy to a crossover between Mario Kart and classic party golf with a competitive edge that turns every hole into a scramble.

Over the weekend, the game was featured by major creators including Northernlion, Shroud, Ironmouse and many more, pushing it further into the spotlight. Clips have spread quickly across social platforms with streams and highlights steadily introducing new players to the game.

What’s Next for Super Battle Golf
The team at Brimstone has been grateful with the reception at launch and is eager to keep building on Super Battle Golf. The game will continue to receive regular updates with plans for new maps, additional items, expanded cosmetic customization, and gameplay updates that introduce new mechanics and ways to compete.

Players can expect a content update in a new biome very soon, alongside heavily requested wind mechanics, new cosmetics, and languages as well as a bunch of quality of life updates such as quick chat and lobby customization.

About the Game
For those discovering it for the first time, Super Battle Golf is a chaotic online golf game for 1 to 8 players where everyone plays at the same time. There are no turns and no waiting. Race to the hole while firing lasers, ramming golf carts, and lining up well timed shots to knock opponents off course.
If you have not seen it yet, take a look at the trailer to see how quickly a normal round of golf turns into absolute chaos.

What players can expect in Super Battle Golf:
● Chaotic multiplayer for up to 16 players
● 27 unique courses filled with obstacles and surprises
● A mix of offensive, defensive, and utility items to mess with opponents
● Golf carts that can carry up to 8 players at once
● Character customization with outfits, dances, and emotes
● Built-in voice chat
● Public and private servers for quick matches or friend-only chaos

About Brimstone
Brimstone is a remote studio spread across Europe and South East Asia that focuses on crafting goofy games for all to enjoy. They are known for making Lance a Lot, and now are preparing to release Super Battle Golf, a chaos fueled golf game where everyone plays at the same time.

About Oro Interactive
Oro Interactive is a game publisher focused on bringing creative, and wonderfully bizarre games to life that instantly hook players, no matter the genre. Known for their work on Order 13, Easy Delivery Co., s.p.l.i.t., Roadside Research, and more, Oro Interactive partners with passionate developers to deliver distinctive experiences that stand out from the crowd.

Assetto Corsa Rally: Early Access adds Monte-Carlo stages and two new legendary rally cars with 0.3 Release

505 Games and Supernova Games Studios in technical partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni have announced the addition of Monte‑Carlo rally stages as the last major step in Assetto Corsa Rally’s Early Access program!

Monte-Carlo Rally

For the first time ever in a rally title, players will experience fully laser‑scanned Monte-Carlo Rally Stages, delivered with uncompromising precision that captures the character, road geometry, and technical challenge that make this area legendary in rallying.

The Monte Carlo Rally is famous for unpredictable weather, featuring snow, ice, and dry asphalt. It tests drivers’ skills and adaptability making it one of the most challenging rallies in the world. This iconic location is being delivered as two fully laser-scanned stages, La Bollène-Vésubie, Col de Turini (18 Km) and Sisteron (13 Km).

La Bollène-Vésubie, Col de Turini – 18 km: One of rally’s most storied mountain stages, La Bollène-Vésubie, Col de Turini is defined by relentless elevation changes, narrow passages, and a near‑endless flow of tight hairpins and off‑camber corners. Mechanical sympathy, throttle control, and absolute precision are essential to mastering this unforgiving route.

Sisteron – 13 km: In contrast, Sisteron delivers a fast, flowing test of commitment and rhythm. Featuring wide, smooth roads and long, open corners, this 13 km stage emphasizes high speed direction changes, critical braking zones with limited visibility and precise pace-note timing. Average speeds remain high throughout, but its deceptive rhythm punishes over‑commitment.

Two New Cars Added to the Garage

To help drivers face the new Monte‑Carlo challenge, the update introduces two iconic and competitively proven rally cars:

  • Lancia Fulvia Coupé 1.6 HF Gr. 4 – FWD Featuring a narrow‑angle 1.6L V4 producing 115–130+ HP, the Fulvia HF famously won the 1972 International Rally Championship and the Monte‑Carlo Rally.
  • ŠKODA Fabia RS Rally2 – 4WD A modern FIA Rally2-spec machine powered by a 289 HP 1.6L turbo engine, celebrated for winning its competitive debut at the 2022 Lausitz Rally.

A Breakthrough in Rally Weather Simulation: Dynamic Snow

This update introduces the first dynamic snowy weather condition ever seen in a rally game. Mirroring real Monte‑Carlo conditions, drivers can experience a stage starting with dry shunshine, though snowy covered mountains.

Unlike traditional rally titles—where snow appears only in fixed areas—Assetto Corsa Rally allows snowfall anywhere on the stage when realistic atmospheric conditions are met.

Dynamic weather takes in consideration specific rules:

  • Snow begins when it is raining and temperatures fall below 0°C
  • Temperature varies with location, time of day, and altitude
  • Tarmac grip decreases with cold surfaces

Snow is currently exclusive to both Monte‑Carlo stages.
 

New Winter and Snow Tyre Compounds

To support the challenging mountain conditions, the update adds also New winter and Snow tyre compunds including the ability to mix and match tyre compunds mirroring real wolrld rally strategy.

Tyre selection becomes a critical component of performance as weather evolves dynamically throughout the stage.

The new update will introduce also 40 new ACR events along with several improvements and fixes, for further info check here

Assetto Corsa Rally is available now on Steam Early Access for €29,99/$29.99/£24.99.

Join the Early Access program today to experience the game months before its official release, contribute feedback, and help the development team refine every detail of the simulation.

Players can also purchase a special Steam bundle including Assetto Corsa Rally andAssetto Corsa EVO with a 10% off bundle discount.

For more information, visit the official website: https://www.assettocorsa.gg/assetto-corsa-rally/

Follow Assetto Corsa on social media for updates, development news, and community events.

Record shop sim Wax Heads to release on PC and consoles May 5th, 2026

 Indie developer Patattie Games and publisher Curve Games are pleased to announce that Wax Heads, a cozy-punk narrative sim about running a struggling record shop, will officially launch on May 5, 2026. The game will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. 

Watch the new trailer [here]

In Wax Heads, players step into the role of the newest employee at Repeater Records – a legendary record shop known for always recommending the right vinyl to the right customer. As the shop struggles to survive in a changing world, players will chat with quirky customers to conscientiously find the perfect LP for them (or slack off with co-workers, the choice is yours!). 

Ahead of its full release, Wax Heads will also have a playable demo during February’s Steam Next Fest, running from February 23 – March 3, giving players an early chance to step behind the counter! 

Blending charming puzzle design with visual storytelling, Wax Heads is a love letter to music culture. Using conversational clues and social cues, explore the world of Repeater Records containing over 80 in-game records to find, 60+ hand-drawn characters to meet and 30+ original songs performed by the developers, their family, and close friends.

Murray Somerwolff, Creative Director at Patattie Games shared, “With Wax Heads, we’re bringing back the magic of human connection in music. We want to celebrate and reignite the passion that is discovering music in a physical space. To recapture the joy of rummaging through albums, to find something to hold in your hand, a song to lose yourself in, an album to cry to, a new band to call your own.”
 

Key Features

  • A lovingly handcrafted, immersive musical world with cozy-punk vibes.  
  • An emotional, uplifting narrative about community, mystery and the underdog spirit!  
  • Charming puzzle design, mini games…and virtual pets!
  • Punchy, humorous and affectionate dialogue, set to a killer original soundtrack.  
  • A gorgeous comic book art style including 50+ hand-drawn records and customers.  

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About Patattie Games 

Patattie Games is the two-person indie punk duo made up of developers; creative doodler Murray Somerwolff (Welcome to Elk, Spitkiss, Dead Pets Unleashed) and creative programmer Rothio Tome (Former UNITY developer support engineer and top Spanish GameDev streamer).

About Curve Games 

Based in London, Curve Games (a Nazara Technologies group company) is an award-winning publisher across PC, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and mobile. Curve boasts a uniquely diverse games catalogue of over 50 titles that includes smash hits such as For The King I & II, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, Lawn Mowing Simulator, the 55 million unit-selling Human Fall Flat and Nintendo Switch chart-topper Wobbly Life.

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