The STEAM Sales and Releases Thread

[ferratilis]

Fans of old RE games will like this one. Demo available on Steam.

 

[LESS T_T]

The Explorator, fairy tale meets Serious Sam (wait there was one in SS2) I guess. Gameplay described in the store page sounds different from SS though:

Vice NDRCVR, 80s narco thriller where you play an agent go undercover as Cartel's computer operator:

Wastebraver: A Tiny Survival Tale, 1-bit art survival thing with rhythm battle:

Enemy of the State, top-down shooter set in the Prohibition era:

 

[Alphard]

I don't know how to post direct steam purchase links, but Ark: survival evolved is free rn

 

[Sukhāvatī]

 

[Ninjerk]

I don't know how to post direct steam purchase links, but Ark: survival evolved is free rn

From my friends list Nael and Ormagoedden(? can't tag) want this

 

[I'm Big Into Anal]

MEN


sunset overdrive or fallout 76

both on sale atm

 

[Ivan]

MEN


sunset overdrive or fallout 76

both on sale atm

NEITHER

 

[LESS T_T]

Dark and Darker, "An Unforgiving Hardcore First-Person Fantasy Dungeon Adventure". I was very intrigued by systems they describe but very disappointed to learn this is free-to-play co-op only game.

An Unforgiving Hardcore First-Person Fantasy Dungeon Adventure.
Unfathomable fortunes await the brave and the foolish willing to delve into the devastated depths of an ancient citadel. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters. Once you’ve plundered your riches, now comes the hard part, getting out alive. Find the hidden escape routes before the ever-expanding darkness reclaims your riches and your corpse to her irresistible hoard.

Irresistibly Classic
Dark and Darker aims to capture the wonder and awe of classic fantasy adventure games. We stand on the shoulders of giants and strive to pay respects to the traditions of the genre. We hearken back to the old worlds where danger lurks around each corner, but where courage and adventure are rewarded with untold riches.

Choose a role, party up!
Team up with friends and assemble a party to increase your chances of survival. Choose from a wide array of timeless fantasy roles and build the perfect three-person squad. Play as a brawny barbarian holding the frontlines while your sharp-eyed ranger friend fires arrows from afar and your merry bard sustains morale with a lively tune.

Unforgivingly Hardcore
Dark and Darker is a world of high risks and high returns. Explore a mystical underground fortress where the dangers are unrelenting and even the smallest misstep can result in death. Sound judgement reaps huge rewards, but death carries a heavy penalty with the loss of all your loot.

A focus on First-Person Combat
Dark and Darker strives for high immersion. Adventurers must use their eyes and ears like you would in the real world. Players must target, track, and aim against the countless challenges they encounter. We supply a wide array of close combat weapons that each have unique patterns to learn and master. Strikes to the head and back do critical damage. Knowing how to properly wield each weapon gives the player an edge to survive in this harsh world.

Old Magic
Magic is a powerful but unwieldy force in the world of Dark and Darker. Mastery requires long incantations, special skills, the right channeling equipment, and a tactical eye. Spells must be timed and aimed for maximum effect. For the magically uninclined, tinkering, knowledge of special equipment, and a little foresight can help level the field.

Comfort in the Shadows
The darkness is your friend in this unrelenting setting. Turn off lights and use the darkness to hide from foes or set up ambushes. If the tides of battles take a turn for the worse, blending into the darkness can lead to a stealthy retreat.

Escape!
Discover hidden portals to delve deeper and deeper underground and uncover the most hideous monsters and invaluable artifacts. All the riches you collect are for naught if you can’t make it out alive. Find a rare exit before the dark swarm comes to collect your soul.

 

[HentaiWriter]

Any rules against posting your own game in here? It's not on sale yet, but it will be sometime after launch.

 

[Infinitron]

Notable RPG demos on Steam Next Fest: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest?tab=5

Roadwarden https://store.steampowered.com/app/1155970/Roadwarden/
Sonucido: The Mage https://store.steampowered.com/app/1535240/Sonucido_The_Mage__A_Dungeon_Crawler_by_Daniel_da_Silva/
Subterrain: Mines of Titan https://store.steampowered.com/app/1573100/Subterrain_Mines_of_Titan/
Of Blades & Tails https://store.steampowered.com/app/1768780/Of_Blades__Tails/
WrestleQuest https://store.steampowered.com/app/1867510/WrestleQuest/
Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor https://store.steampowered.com/app/1947750/Queens_Wish_2_The_Tormentor/
Lost Eidolons https://store.steampowered.com/app/1580520/Lost_Eidolons/
Aledorn https://store.steampowered.com/app/1713130/Aledorn/
Warlordocracy https://store.steampowered.com/app/1748160/Warlordocracy/

 

[Morgoth]

More demos worth checking out:
Signalis: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1262350/SIGNALIS/
Old Skies: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/Old_Skies/
Trepang2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/Trepang2/

 

[HentaiWriter]

Looks like it's ok to link our own stuff then, so in the spirit of Steam Next Fest (although we were in the previous one, not this one);
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1238920/Future_Fragments/
There's a free demo of a full level of our game.
It's a NSFW game though, so warning in advance, and if you're in Germany, you won't be able to view it at all due to AgeID laws there.

 

[Curratum]

Have any of you fine gentlemen actually tried pressing the Install button on the free copy of Ark, because that's the best laugh I've got on Steam this year! :D

 

[mediocrepoet]

Have any of you fine gentlemen actually tried pressing the Install button on the free copy of Ark, because that's the best laugh I've got on Steam this year! :D

I guess you're not used to being told that it's just too big to fit...

That file size is truly gross, what the actual fuck?

 

[elverkongen]

Notable RPG demos on Steam Next Fest: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest?tab=5

Roadwarden https://store.steampowered.com/app/1155970/Roadwarden/
Sonucido: The Mage https://store.steampowered.com/app/1535240/Sonucido_The_Mage__A_Dungeon_Crawler_by_Daniel_da_Silva/
Subterrain: Mines of Titan https://store.steampowered.com/app/1573100/Subterrain_Mines_of_Titan/
Of Blades & Tails https://store.steampowered.com/app/1768780/Of_Blades__Tails/
WrestleQuest https://store.steampowered.com/app/1867510/WrestleQuest/
Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor https://store.steampowered.com/app/1947750/Queens_Wish_2_The_Tormentor/
Lost Eidolons https://store.steampowered.com/app/1580520/Lost_Eidolons/
Aledorn https://store.steampowered.com/app/1713130/Aledorn/
Warlordocracy https://store.steampowered.com/app/1748160/Warlordocracy/

Just tried Warlordocracy, it seems cool albeit super clunky (yes I'm aware of Brigand: Oaxaca) but the pathing makes it nearly unplayable. Movement seems to be 8-directional but the player control character will apparently go to great lengths to travel the most inefficient route (and walking speed is sloooow), and if you have more than one party member they will continue to move forever at the destination you move to as if they can't figure out how to get around another character to get into their position.

I also got an error message when trying to save that said you can't save the game after failing a main mission objective. I had actually saved, then got killed in combat, then reloaded, and this happened. I really hope that this and the pathing get fixed, but I'm guessing there are probably a shitton more bugs since I only played for 10 minutes and encountered these massive issues... who knows what other turds are lurking throughout the rest of the game.

 

[LESS T_T]

For some reason Slave Zero (1999 anime-inspired 3rd person mecha shooter by Infogrames) gets a 2.5D side-scroller spin-off. Slave Zero X:

From the top of Megacity S1-9, the Sovereign Khan rules with fists of iron and flesh. Beneath the city’s rotting foundations, a vengeful warrior embarks on a journey to murder him. 4 years prior to the events of Slave Zero, Slave Zero X brings new life to a world where horrific, living machines known as Slaves are primed to become the latest tools of war in humanity’s long and bloody history. A secret band of warriors known as The Guardians hope to stop these biomecha from being unleashed upon the world, but one swordsman among their ranks has a different idea: use the enemy’s own weapon against them. By merging with a stolen Slave Unit Prototype, Shou will become a furious Devil in pursuit of killing a false God.

• KILLER COMBOS: Use swift swordplay, explosive ordinance, and stylish combos against an army of meat and metal.
• DEATH FROM ABOVE: Air juggling, dashes, and frequent target switching allow for you to take down foes of any size while wall-jumping and platforming can help you outmaneuver your enemies.
• FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE: Conquer mini-bosses, set pieces, and climactic 1-on-1 encounters that offer intense challenges against unforgettable villains.
• STRENGTH IS NOTHING WITHOUT CONTROL: Use the Training Room to hone precise and powerful moves to string together devastating attack sequences.
• BATTLE TO THE BEAT: A 90s-inspired soundtrack features heavy Drum’n’Bass and funky industrial music that adds to the thrill of combat.
• FEAST YOUR EYES: A unique visual aesthetic combines nostalgic 2D sprites with an advanced lighting system and stylized 3D environments.

 

[Latelistener]

Selaco seems like a huge incline, GZDoom, great shooting, interactive world and overall it looks like a game with a lot of effort put into it: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592280/Selaco/
Metal: Hellsinger is great and the music is nice, but the performance is absolutely terrible: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1061910/Metal_Hellsinger/
Midnight Fight Express looks like a 3D sequel to Hotline Miami: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1390410/Midnight_Fight_Express/
SIGNALIS is exactly what I expected it to be, but it's somewhat empty, short and tries to copy Resident Evil / Silent Hill too much: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1262350/SIGNALIS/
Diluvian Ultra is kind of bad. Combat is really meh. I'd suggest staying away from it for now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1306970/Diluvian_Ultra/

I'll try to report in a few days if there will be something else worth mentioning.

 

[Modron]

From the team behind Thief Simulator comes (has a demo https://store.steampowered.com/app/1868300/American_Theft_80s_Prologue/)

New Alien Shooter 2 which fans seem to dislike based on reviews

Dread Delusion entered Early Access

The Hand of Merlin left Early Access

 

[Fedora Master]

Could be good? The color palette seems off though.

 

[Modron]

90's style arcade beat em up with up to 6 player co-op.


Always down for a traditional point and click adventure


Another Redout installment dropped


Didn't realize Zorro was trendy enough to get a vidya game probably shit but thought it weird enough to highlight.

 

[LESS T_T]

From some reason Alice: Madness Returns is delisted from Steam again. https://store.steampowered.com/app/19680/Alice_Madness_Returns/

Not only Alice, every game Spicy Horse (McGee's studio at the time) made has been delisted.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/230310/Akaneiro_Demon_Hunters/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/252150/Grimm/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/350020/The_Gate/

 

[Modron]

Assuming everyone already has Alice Madness returns you can still get all the games they made worth trying since Grimm is still on GOG.

 

[karoliner]

100% original idea do not steal.

 

[Fedora Master]

 

[Modron]

Starship Troopers rts


Mech Armada left early access


A long time lurker jumped on to announce the release of his point and click adventure


Microprose bringing their classic ww2 flight sim to steam