The newly released demo offers an early look at the game’s progression systems, encouraging players to experiment with a variety of character builds through gear upgrades, collectible cards, and talent choices.

Players will step into the boots of Kane, the Gunslinger, a highly mobile mid-range class specializing in revolvers, precision reload mechanics, and devastating burst damage. Kane’s abilities allow bullets to chain between enemies, unleash rapid-fire barrages, dash through shadows for quick repositioning, and summon spectral echoes that repeat every shot he fires.

Set in a fallen frontier where faith and damnation collide, The Dark West challenges players to survive against horrific enemies and supernatural threats lurking across a dying world. Combat is fast-paced and unforgiving, requiring skill, timing, and determination as players battle through a landscape corrupted by black magic.

Character progression plays a major role in shaping your journey. New abilities, equipment, and talents unlock over time, allowing players to create unique builds while making difficult choices that blur the line between salvation and damnation.

Exploration also plays a key role as players venture through a frontier ravaged by dark forces. Every town, wasteland, and battlefield tells a story of survival in a world where the price of staying alive is often paid in blood rather than coin.

Adding to the tension are two opposing factions vying for control. The Order presents itself as a force of righteousness, while the Damned embrace the curses that helped them survive. As alliances shift and motives become unclear, players will quickly learn that the greatest threats may not always be the monsters hiding in the darkness.

The The Dark West demo is available now on Steam.

Asterfel is a third-person ARPG that places players in the role of a shipwreck survivor stranded on the island nation of Asterfel. Once prosperous, the land has been thrown into chaos due to a king’s greed and the dangers unleashed by magical mining operations. Mutant creatures roam the land, ancient forces have awakened, and factions now compete to control the island’s future.

A Nation Divided

The island is split between three major factions, each with its own goals and ideology. Players can choose to align with the disciplined Crown Wardens, support the rebellious Kindred, or work alongside the magically inclined Scholars. These alliances will shape both the story and the path players take through the world.

Combat and Exploration

Combat in Asterfel blends melee and magic, allowing players to fight using swords, bows, or magical runes that unleash powerful spells. The system encourages experimentation, letting players mix different combat styles and upgrade their abilities as they grow stronger.

Outside of combat, players will take on story-driven quests, gather resources, craft equipment, and explore a variety of environments across the island. From dry wastelands to dense jungles and ancient ruins, every area presents new dangers as enemies grow stronger the further players venture.

A Dangerous Island

The island’s problems extend beyond political conflict. The king’s magical mines have disturbed the natural order, unleashing mutated creatures and awakening an ancient god long thought to be dormant. With nature itself behaving unpredictably, survival on Asterfel requires both skill and caution.

The upcoming playtest offers the first opportunity for players to step into this troubled world, experiment with combat styles, and begin shaping the fate of the island when it launches on April 17.

The action RPG has been in Steam Early Access for a while now, and the developers have been putting that time to good use. Based on community feedback, they’ve already added a new playable character, additional combat zones, and a host of improvements to the core experience. But if you think that’s all the game has to offer, think again—version 1.0 is bringing substantially more content to the table.

What’s Coming in the Full Release

The complete version will feature four full chapters to play through, each with distinct biomes and enemy types to keep combat fresh. You’ll be choosing from four unique heroes (up from the three currently available in Early Access), each paired with their own dragon companion. These dragonlings aren’t just for show—they provide passive bonuses and can unleash powerful active abilities when you need them most.

Deep Customization Through the Ancestral Grid

At the heart of Dragonkin’s progression system is the Ancestral Grid, a puzzle-like mechanic that lets you arrange skill fragments collected during your adventures. It’s all about creating synergies and optimizing your build to handle the game’s challenging enemy hordes. For theorycrafters and build enthusiasts, this system promises nearly endless possibilities.

Between missions, you’ll return to the City of Montescail, a central hub where you can access various services and fine-tune your strategy before heading back into battle.

The Story

The premise is straightforward but compelling: you’re a dragon hunter tasked with freeing humanity from invading draconic forces. It’s dragon versus dragon as you use your dragonling companion to fight back against the corruption spreading across the world. The full release will include not just the main story but also endgame content with challenging activities and epic boss battles.

Dragonkin: The Banished is available now in Early Access on Steam, with the full version launching March 19, 2026, on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

A Surf’s-Up Apocalypse

Set in The Fallen World—a drowned Earth where ancient cities now form a sprawling tropical archipelago—Surfpunk puts you in the role of a Raider, a wave-riding scavenger fighting to survive against a mysterious force known as The Sumi. Even in the face of ruin, the Raiders find joy, freedom, and friendship in the surf.

Squad Up or Go Solo

Whether you’re rolling deep with three friends or braving the waters solo, Surfpunk is all about teamwork and chaos. Scavenge sunken ruins, outsmart hordes of monsters, and haul back as much loot as your barge can carry before escaping in epic fashion—by surfing a massive tsunami wave.

Surf. Shred. Scavenge.

Every run is a high-energy mix of combat, movement, and improvisation. Your Rushboard lets you zip between islands, tow loot, and pull off slick combos while fighting off swarms of enemies.

Choose Your Style

Surfpunk features four unique weapon classes, each offering its own wild playstyle:

• Sword: Aggressive melee combat that rewards risk-takers.

• Dual Pistols: Agile gunners with explosive flair and aerial tricks.

• Anchor & Chain: Heavy hitters built for raw power and crowd control.

• Guitar: Support specialists who disrupt enemies and amp up teammates with electrifying riffs.

Craft or Crash

Need a quick escape or a way past a blocked path? Craft on the fly. Build ladders, explosives, or makeshift boards from scavenged resources to stay one step ahead of the rising tide.

Sink or Surf

Every minute counts. The longer you linger, the tougher the enemies get—and when the island starts to shake, it’s a race against time to escape before the tsunami wipes it all away.

Procedurally Generated Mayhem

No two runs are ever the same. Each mission drops you into a fresh mix of islands, enemies, and secrets, keeping every surf session unpredictable.

The Surfpunk playtest runs until November 10 at 6:00 AM PST, and you can request access right now on Steam.

If you’re ready to shred waves, scavenge ruins, and survive the storm, this is your chance to jump in before the tide goes out.

A retro-inspired roguelite that’s equal parts ARPG grindfest and bullet-hell madness, the game is built around one simple mantra: get ridiculously overpowered and hoard absurd amounts of loot.

A World Frozen in Time, Waiting for Loot

Players step into the boots of a nameless hero caught in a world suspended in time. From the mysterious Nexus, you’ll venture into endless procedurally generated fantasy realms, carving your way through waves of enemies and towering bosses. Along the way, you’ll unravel the mystery of what broke the world—or you’ll forget all about it in your quest for shinier, stronger gear.

At launch, three playable classes are available:

• Adventurer – a melee brawler built for up-close carnage.

• Arcanist – a spell-slinger who rains destruction from afar.

• Beastmaster – summoner of loyal minions to do the dirty work.

Two more heroes are planned for the Early Access period.

Loot. Levels. Lunacy.

Here’s where Don’t Die, Collect Loot sets itself apart: there’s practically no cap on how powerful you can get. Loot drops are random, wild, and often game-breaking, pushing builds into hilariously overpowered territory. What other games might call “endgame gear” is basically just your starter set here.

The more you play, the more insane your loot pool becomes — thanks to a robust generator that cranks out gear with stacked modifiers, rare abilities, and hundreds of skill tree combinations. When you inevitably fall in battle, you’ll respawn at the Nexus, upgrade your hero, and dive right back into the madness stronger than ever.

Built by a Player, For Players

Despite its complexity, the systems are designed to be transparent and approachable. Tutorials ease players into each class, while deeper mechanics reward the number-crunchers chasing that perfect build. Dan sums up the design philosophy best: “Don’t worry about the cruft, get right to the meat of what makes an ARPG fun!”

Early Access will help fine-tune those systems, balance the mayhem, and incorporate community feedback as development continues.

Get In Early

If you’re ready to break ARPG conventions, push your power to absurd levels, and hoard mountains of loot, Don’t Die, Collect Loot hits Steam Early Access on September 19, 2025. A free demo is available now, so go ahead and wishlist it on Steam while you wait.

Set in the war-torn island of Tella, Rise of Rebellion throws players into the role of a highly trained Tel warrior—a battle-hardened fighter wielding both sharp steel and ancient Earth magic. With the land under siege by invading mercenaries and monstrous brutes, it’s up to you to push back the tide and reclaim what’s been taken.

This isn’t your average hack-and-slash. Every swing, dodge, and parry carries weight. Combat is tight and deliberate, mixing light and heavy attack combos with stamina-based mechanics that demand precision and planning. Use Arts to enhance your strikes, recover health, and crush staggered enemies with devastating Wrath of Earth finishers.

You’ll face an evolving gauntlet of enemies—spear-wielders, axe-brutes, and massive trolls—each more unforgiving than the last. Progress through the game unlocks new skills via a robust ability tree, letting you fine-tune your combat style and adapt to increasingly brutal encounters.

For those who love lore and worldbuilding, Rise of Rebellion delivers there too. Scattered journals and ancient artifacts tell the tragic story of Tella’s downfall and hint at a path toward redemption.

Every button press matters in Rise of Rebellion, says developer Hytacka. “We’ve taken the feedback from our incredible community during the demo and used it to shape the 1.0 launch into something we’re really proud of.”

Whether you’re here for the challenge, the combat, or the mystery behind Tella’s fall, Rise of Rebellion is one indie RPG that deserves a spot on your radar.

The game is available now on PC via Steam, and early buyers can grab it at a discount until Sunday.rd to talk tactics and boss battles with the community!