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A indie developer behind the Steam roguelike card battler Hardest announces the game will be removed from Steam on January 30 to drop AI-generated assets, citing concerns about AI's economic and environmental impact and suggesting a future AI-free version with real assets may rise from the project.
Steam hit a new all-time concurrent-player high of over 42 million, underscoring booming PC gaming and intensifying competition for Microsoft and Sony. Valve also plans to revive the Steam Machine, a Linux-based console-style device, which could erode Xbox and PlayStation market share by bringing more players into Steam. In markets, MSFT and SONY stocks dipped after the news, with analysts showing MSFT as a stronger-rated stock but Sony offering higher upside.
Cross Reverie, a turn-based RPG from Sinxsoft that previously had a canceled Kickstarter, has resurfaced with a 2026 PC release window and a February demo, with a console launch planned after the PC release.
Steam has released eight new free games since January 1, including titles across various genres such as horror, space shooters, puzzle, and platformers, available for download on their platform for a limited time or permanently if added to your account.
Steam is offering the PC game Billie’s Wheelie for free until January 10, 2026, allowing players to keep it permanently if claimed within the limited timeframe. The game is a fun, multiplayer racing platformer featuring a hamster character, and has received positive reviews from players. After the free period, the game will revert to its original price of £4.99.
Steam's December 2025 survey shows a significant increase in Windows 11 usage among gamers, now accounting for over 70% of Steam users, while Linux's growth stalls. Windows 10 declines slightly, and hardware trends indicate a rise in 32GB RAM systems and NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPUs. VR headset usage shifts with Meta’s Quest 3 gaining popularity.
Arc Raiders was the top-selling game on Steam by revenue during the holiday period, surpassing popular titles like Battlefield 6 and Cyberpunk 2077, according to SteamDB, with the Steam Deck also ranking high among top sellers.
Steam is offering four new free games for gamers, including highly-rated titles like 12, Memory Lane with a 92% positive review score, and others like MINOS: Home A-Labyrinth, Modularity, and Unbound, covering genres from roguelike to puzzle and platformer, making it a great start to the new year for gamers looking for quality free titles.
MUSYNX: RETURN, a new entry in the indie rhythm game series, has been announced for PC via Steam, featuring classic gameplay, realistic instrument sounds, multiple difficulty levels, 4K visuals, and ongoing content updates, though a release date has not been specified.
Valve's preliminary list of Steam's top-selling games of 2025 shows that while AAA titles dominate, indie games like Hollow Knight: Silksong and R.E.P.O. are also making a strong impact, highlighting a diverse gaming market with both big-budget and indie successes.
Steam has released eight new free games for download, including titles like Never Immortal, Once Upon a Shell, and The Whittled Horse, offering gamers on a budget a variety of genres to enjoy during the winter season.
A charming new indie game called ShantyTown, which is a relaxing diorama-building game inspired by densely built cities, is available for free demo on Steam ahead of its official release in April 2026. Players can build, photograph, and share their creations in a casual, rule-free environment, with no right or wrong ways to play.
Ethernia is a new free 2D pixel-art online RPG developed by Pugna Studio, blending Skyrim's world-building with Stardew Valley's aesthetics, featuring real-time combat, a branching narrative, character customization, and multiplayer elements, available now on Steam for PC.
Steam experienced a significant outage on December 24 affecting the store, community, and online APIs, impacting access to games like Team Fortress 2, Dota 2, and Counterstrike 2. The platform largely recovered by 6PM ET, though some services remain sluggish or partially functional.
Steam experienced a significant outage with over 75,000 users reporting server connection problems, causing widespread disruptions for gamers.