Open-world RPG Tainted Grail is basically Arthurian Skyrim, and it just hit 1.0
Oblivion Remastered was a warm reminder of the magic that Bethesda’s open-world RPGs can inspire, yet The Elder Scrolls 6 is still a faint speck on the horizon. Worry not,…
Halfway between Manor Lords and Minecraft, gorgeous Steam city builder hits 1.0
Just over one year since it launched into early access, gorgeous city builder Of Life and Land has just hit its full 1.0 release. Its blocky aesthetics call Minecraft to…
Dead Cells and Diablo collide in Dragon is Dead, a roguelike with huge 1.0 plans
Blasphemous. Dead Cells. Diablo. These are the games that come to mind when looking at Dragon is Dead, but the Steam roguelike has so much more to offer. With a…
Hyper Light Breaker dev feels recent rework is a “stronger foundation” for 1.0
Hyper Light Drifter is the textbook definition of an indie darling. Propelled by an incredibly successful Kickstarter, Heart Machine's debut became an instant classic. The team followed Drifter up with…
Colony sim Ratopia is basically Rimworld with rats, and it just hit 1.0
Rimworld with rats. It’s a simple concept, yet a tremendously appealing one. Cute colony sim Ratopia has just left early access after 18 months, and developer Cassel Games has a…
Towerborne’s Game Director discusses its Xbox debut and the goals for 1.0 and beyond
With Towerborne making its long-awaited Xbox debut this week, Shacknews sat down with Game Director Daniel McLaren to discuss what's next.
Skyrim style RPG Tainted Grail is finally coming to Steam 1.0 with a big feature
We’re in a golden age of fantasy RPGs right now. Oblivion Remastered brings back the 2006 classic for a new age. Baldur’s Gate 3 brought CRPGs into to the limelight.…
Putting a 3D, Australian spin on Stardew Valley, Dinkum has finally hit 1.0
The cozy, rural life sim formula that the likes of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley have mastered continues to be the foundation for a steady stream of new games. All…
Dice-infused roguelike deckbuilder Spellrogue hits 1.0 with a new character
From Balatro to Dungeons and Degenerate Gamblers, last year’s breakout deckbuilders were all about playing cards. In 2025, dice might be the hottest trend. Pulling from one of my favorite…
Hit survival game Soulmask details packed 2025 roadmap and impending 1.0 launch
In 2024, the survival game was king. Enshrouded. Once Human. Abiotic Factor. Palworld. These are just some of the experiences that dominated PCs last year, with many of them still…