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Subnautica 2: The Update That Bridges Solo and Multiplayer
A major update rolled out this month in Subnautica 2 tackles one of the most contentious friction points since early access launch: the tension between solo players and the studio's multiplayer focus. Unknown Worlds and Krafton are holding their course while giving ground where it matters. A rare balance, and telling of how the studio is managing the aftermath of internal turmoil that nearly derailed the project.
Frosthaven Launches Full Release on October 15
Available in early access since July 2025, the Frosthaven board game adaptation finally nails down its full release date. Snapshot Games and Arc Games have announced October 15 as the launch date on PC. One year of early access to polish an ambitious dark fantasy tactical RPG — the question is whether that window was enough to turn a promising project into a finished product.
Paralives Hits 1 Million Copies in Early Access Month
One month after launching in early access, Paralives has crossed the million-copy threshold. Alex Massé, founder of the Canadian independent studio, has shared results from these first weeks. This milestone is more than a commercial win—it speaks to player appetite for a life sim that isn't The Sims, and to what an unaffiliated indie project can still achieve.
Paralives Breaks Into Steam Top Sellers: An Indie Life Sim Takes Flight
After years in early access, Paralives has cracked Steam's best-seller charts in France at $35.09. Does this Quebec-made life simulator have what it takes against genre giants? Early feedback points to solid fundamentals, distinctive art direction, and a community with high expectations. Here's what the game delivers—and what it still needs to prove.
Blessed To Die: This Upcoming Roguelite on Steam Has Everything to Surprise
Blessed To Die is quietly arriving on Steam without fanfare, but its concept catches the eye. Permanent death, vertical progression, and an aesthetic that channels the most demanding roguelites on the market: enough to warrant closer attention before launch. First look at what could be one of the indie surprises worth watching in the coming months.
Sol Cesto 1.0: The French Roguelite That Turns Chance on Its Head
Three developers, one roguelite that refuses to let bad luck ruin your day. Sol Cesto wrapped early access on April 10 with a 1.0 version that delivers. Behind this French indie gem lies a rare design philosophy: giving players the tools to master chaos rather than suffer through it. We dove in to see if the ambition holds up in practice.