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The video game industry is full of unexpected success stories, but few are as unusual as Moon Sweepers. Released on October 23, 2026, this independent simulation game has quickly become one of Steam's most surprising hits of the month. Its premise is remarkably simple: clean the entire surface of the Moon.  What initially sounds like an elaborate joke has turned into a genuine multiplayer phenomenon. Developed by Finnish indie studio DragDrop Games, reportedly consisting of just two people, Moon Sweepers surpassed...

Mob Entertainment, the studio behind Poppy Playtime, has turned its toy-factory horror into a co-op experience: Escape from Playtime entered Early Access on October 21, 2026, and it's currently cheaper than it will ever be again before 1.0. The question is whether you should jump in now — Escape from Playtime launches a new direction for the studio, and the early verdict is a mixed bag. Here's everything you need to decide. What's Escape from Playtime? Escape from Playtime is an...

Dog Man: Bark in Action and its sibling, Dog Man: Mission Impawsible, bring Dav Pilkey's beloved comic-book universe to video games with a colorful action-adventure platformer designed for fans of the series and younger players. Developed by Floor 84 Studio and published by Mindscape, the game combines side-scrolling action, cartoon humor, and familiar characters in an adventure to save the city from a new threat. It is scheduled to launch on October 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation,...

FURYU CORPORATION has officially launched ANOMALITH, its first survival horror shooter. The game is currently available on PlayStation 5, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. It has arrived after achieving over 130,000 Steam wishlists, which is a good indication of the anticipation it has generated ahead of release. As a bonus, it's available with a 10% launch discount right now. The game is set in an alternative version of Japan where reality itself is coming apart. A story that starts ten...

Every week brings a fresh wave of games to Steam, and the week of October 19–25, 2026, was no exception. The latest dLcompare Weekly Recap ranks the ten biggest launches of the week and those titles that have been popular for whatever reason — from a moon-cleaning co-op sim to the biggest FPS launch of the year. Here is the full rundown, game by game. Ten games featured in the latest dLcompare Weekly Recap (Oct. 19–25) 10. Escape from Playtime  Escape from Playtime...

Culdcept BEGINS, the first new entry in the long-running board-and-card hybrid series in over a decade, is now available on PC. The Steam version launched on October 27, 2026 with a 10% launch discount, three months after the game's debut on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Culdcept BEGINS is available now on Steam Developed and published by Neos Corporation, the PC version went live on Steam on October 27, 2026 (October 28 in Japan). It's currently available with a 10% launch discount that...

Helldivers 2 celebrated its third annual Liberty Day on October 26, 2026, bringing special rewards, community activities, and new content to players. Celebrating Liberty Day 2186, Arrowhead Game Studios offered the AR-23L Liberator Legacy, a retro-inspired assault rifle from the First Galactic War. The weapon was distributed on October 26 to accounts active within the preceding 30 days, with the eligibility window now closed.  ...

Two different survival worlds are heading to PlayStation 5 in early 2027. Aloft and Conan Exiles Enhanced will give console players a choice between building a home among floating islands and returning to the harsh Exiled Lands with upgraded visuals and interface features.  Funcom announced the plans on October 27, 2026, but has not confirmed exact release dates for either game. Early 2027 is the only announced launch window. Aloft is set to arrive with its complete 1.0 experience, while Conan...

What will make players want to return to Doctor Doom’s castle after their first siege? With The Siege of Castle Doom, the upcoming DLC for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, Tribute Games is putting its faith in the choices players make along the way. Gameplay details revealed on October 26, 2026, offer a clearer picture: players will choose their route, develop each hero’s strengths and unlock more content for future attempts. All the while, Doom’s growing power puts pressure on the team...

Leaving the streets of Haddonfield behind, Michael Myers heads into the countryside just as the harvest celebrations begin. Among cornfields, old barns, and pumpkin patches, the peaceful surroundings of Tower Farm become a new hunting ground in Halloween: The Game. Released on October 27, 2026, Tower Farm Terror is the game’s first major post-launch content update, centered on a free map inspired by Halloween 5. Joining the new location are the Scythe weapon, which players can unlock through challenges, and...

Battlestate Games has released Patch 1.2.0.0 for Escape from Tarkov, introducing several major improvements to the hardcore extraction shooter. According to the official website, released on October 6, 2026, the update focuses on expanding PvE progression, improving AI behavior, and refining the overall gameplay experience. With new rewards, adjusted loot distribution, and quality-of-life improvements, the latest patch gives both experienced players and newcomers more reasons to return to Tarkov.  ...

Stygian: Outer Gods, the Lovecraftian survival-horror RPG by Misterial Games and Fulqrum Publishing, has left Early Access. The 1.0 release went live on October 26, 2026 on PC via Steam and GOG, after eighteen months in Early Access. Other than the improvements made to the game during that period, the developer studio has released the final version of the game with significant novelties, aiming to offer an unforgettable eerie experience for those willing to dive into this adventure. What is Stygian:...