Adult Swim Games, now under Warner Bros. Discovery, is removing more titles from Steam, including Zenzizenzic, Traverser, Super House of Dead Ninjas, and Mega Coin Squad. Developers are left in limbo, with some struggling to regain ownership of their IP. This follows a series of delistings in March, leaving some developers with limited options.
While Steam is primarily known for its vast game library, it also hosts a treasure trove of useful software that can significantly enhance your PC gaming experience. This article explores must-have Steam apps ranging from performance benchmarks to game optimizers, all designed to elevate your gameplay and overall PC experience.
Valve has unveiled a new beta feature for Steam, allowing players to record gameplay directly within the Steam app. This feature, dubbed ‘Game Recording Beta,’ offers various functionalities, including capturing footage, editing clips, and sharing them easily with friends. Steam aims to make this feature performant and accessible across platforms, including Steam Deck.
A free-to-play clicker game called ‘Banana’ has taken the Steam charts by storm, attracting hundreds of thousands of concurrent players. By clicking a banana, players can earn virtual bananas that can be sold in the Steam Community Market, with some rare bananas fetching hundreds of dollars. The game’s success is attributed to its novelty, free-to-play nature, and lucrative inventory system, which allows players to turn virtual items into real-world cash. However, the developers are facing challenges with botting, as some players use multiple accounts to increase their chances of getting rare banana drops.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the upcoming entry in the popular hunting game franchise, will feature crossplay across all platforms when it launches in 2025. This is a significant step forward for the series, as previous games have had issues with staggered launches and the inability to play with friends on other systems. The news was confirmed during the Summer Game Fest live stream, where series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto mentioned that he hopes players look forward to playing with their friends on different platforms. The trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds showcased more of the desert sand dunes we’ve seen from the game previously, but this time, we got a look at a new large-scale monster. This lightning bird is seen charging up and dealing out devastating lightning-based attacks against smaller Balaharas and even the hunters. It’s a deadly foe that we’re sure to see more of soon.
Ten Kingdom Hearts games, including mainline titles and side stories, are set to arrive on Steam on June 13, bringing the beloved franchise to a wider audience. Square Enix is also offering a comprehensive collection known as Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece, which includes all the games and cutscene compilations.
Fighting Chance Games, the studio behind the highly anticipated drag-themed fighting game ‘Drag Her!’, has made the difficult decision to discontinue development due to financial constraints. However, in a heartwarming gesture, the team has announced that they will be releasing the current version of the game on Steam and itch.io for free, under the title ‘Drag Her! Failure to Launch Edition’. Despite the setback, ‘Drag Her!’ had garnered significant attention and support, featuring renowned drag performers such as Alaska, Manila Luzon, and Kim Chi. The game is a 2D fighting arena that incorporates a simplified control scheme and offers a unique drag-themed experience. Fans of the drag scene will appreciate the inclusion of insider jokes, drag lingo, and physical moves based on the performers’ real-life personas.
Manor Lords, the highly anticipated medieval village management simulator, is now available in Early Access on Steam. While it offers impressive gameplay, its performance can vary depending on your system. To help you optimize your experience, we’ve compiled the best settings, system requirements, and benchmark results for Manor Lords. By following our recommendations, you can enjoy this immersive single-player experience with peak performance, allowing you to delve into the intricate details of this dark ages setting.
Supergiant Games has surprise-released the highly anticipated sequel to its critically acclaimed roguelike Hades. Hades 2 is now available on PC in early access on both Steam and the Epic Games Store for $30. The game follows Melinoe, the princess of the underworld, as she tries to stop the Titan of Time named Chronos. It features more environments, foes, and fully voiced characters than the full version of the original Hades game. Supergiant Games plans to continue adding new content and refining the game based on player feedback during its time in early access.
The highly anticipated Helldivers 2 has hit a major roadblock on Steam, with the game being delisted in over 170 countries due to a controversial PlayStation Network (PSN) sign-in requirement. Arrowhead Game Studios, the developer behind Helldivers 2, is facing backlash from enraged players who are being forced to link their PSN accounts in order to play the game.
