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Tag: Playtest

Little Devil Steam Playtest: Play Free and Help Shape the Game

Posted on September 12, 2026September 12, 2026 By Robelle Veligano
Little Devil Steam Playtest: Play Free and Help Shape the Game

The Little Devil Steam Playtest is inviting more players to request free access, test the current build, report bugs, and give MI Pixel honest feedback ahead of its planned Q4 2026 release.

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ORMOD: Directive Surges to 150,000 Wishlists as Open-World Survival Sandbox Momentum Builds

Posted on April 22, 2026May 6, 2026 By Aidan Minter
ORMOD: Directive Surges to 150,000 Wishlists as Open-World Survival Sandbox Momentum Builds

A huge second playtest and a sharp surge in wishlists suggest ORMOD: Directive is quickly becoming one of the more closely watched survival sandboxes on Steam. House 16 Software’s ORMOD: Directive is gathering serious momentum. According to the developer’s latest update, the open-world survival sandbox has now surged to 150,000 wishlists, a major milestone that…

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WTF: Waifu Tactical Force (GOTW #40) Could Be Huge If the Community Sticks

Posted on February 7, 2026May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
WTF: Waifu Tactical Force (GOTW #40) Could Be Huge If the Community Sticks

A movement shooter that lives or dies by its community WTF: Waifu Tactical Force is my Fix Gaming Channel Game of the Week #40 — because under the loud name and bold style, there’s a shooter here that feels built for short, sharp matches, clean movement, and “one more round” energy. It’s also the kind…

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About Fishing preview: fishing mechanics with uneasy answers

Posted on February 4, 2026May 2, 2026 By Jake Boyette
About Fishing preview: fishing mechanics with uneasy answers

A calm cast, then something pulls back About Fishing is a fishing-themed murder mystery from The Water Museum. It’s also currently playable via a Steam playtest — and based on my first short session, it already feels like one of those games that looks simple until you notice how many little systems are hiding under…

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Indie Dev Playtest Guide (Part 2): From First Keys to Useful Feedback

Posted on November 16, 2025August 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Indie Dev Playtest Guide (Part 2): From First Keys to Useful Feedback

Part 2 of our playtest series is up—this time for devs. Clear goals, the right slice of your game, and feedback you can use.

Gaming News, Indie Dev Guides

Gods, Death & Reapers unveils Helheim map in new Closed Alpha

Posted on November 12, 2025May 2, 2026 By Aidan Minter
Gods, Death & Reapers unveils Helheim map in new Closed Alpha

Wolcen Studio opens the biggest Gods, Death & Reapers playtest yet, Nov 20–26. Closed Alpha 4 adds Story Mode, Helheim, The Unworthy faction, and system updates.

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THE LIFT- Supernatural Handyman Simulator Merges Renovation gameplay and Eerie Cosmic Mystery Coming to PC in 2026

Posted on September 17, 2025May 2, 2026 By Aidan Minter
THE LIFT- Supernatural Handyman Simulator Merges Renovation gameplay and Eerie Cosmic Mystery Coming to PC in 2026

tinyBuild and debut studio Fantastic Signals reveal The Lift — Steam Playtest is live Indie publisher tinyBuild and debut studio Fantastic Signals, a new team made up of veteran developers responsible for games such as Pathologic 2 and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, has announced The Lift, a first-person, narrative-driven supernatural handyman simulator…

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Tetrarchy Studios Opens Mandated Fate Playtest

Posted on September 8, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Tetrarchy Studios Opens Mandated Fate Playtest

Retro-futuristic noir adventure invites players to help shape its branching narrative and design before release MEDIA ALERT — September 8, 2025 — Indie developer Tetrarchy Studios is inviting playtesters for Mandated Fate, a story-driven, retro-sci-fi adventure set in an alternate 1985 under a technocratic empire. Join the Mandated Fate playtest and immerse yourself in the…

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The Right Way to Playtest: Safe Access, Useful Feedback

Posted on September 8, 2025August 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
The Right Way to Playtest: Safe Access, Useful Feedback

Why playtests matter, how to join safely, and the exact feedback devs need

Gaming News, Indie Dev Guides

Build, Explore, Survive! StarRupture’s First Public Playtest

Posted on July 30, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Build, Explore, Survive! StarRupture’s First Public Playtest

From the creators of Green Hell, Creepy Jar ventures into sci-fi territory with a brutal new survival test on Arcadia-7 July 14, 2025 – Warsaw, Poland — Acclaimed Polish developer Creepy Jar, best known for its hit survival title Green Hell, is stepping into uncharted territory with its upcoming sci-fi game, StarRupture. The studio has…

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The HELL: City Builder of the Dead Now in Playtest on Steam

Posted on June 29, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
The HELL: City Builder of the Dead Now in Playtest on Steam

Transform Chaos into Control in This Sin-Fueled Strategy Game The underworld is yours to govern—but only if you can survive it. The HELL: City Builder of the Dead, developed and published by Metropolice, is now in active playtesting on Steam ahead of its Early Access launch in October 2025. Unlike anything in the genre, this…

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Lost Rift Enters Steam Playtest May 15–18

Posted on May 16, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Lost Rift Enters Steam Playtest May 15–18

Expeditions introduce the PvPvE element, turning the game into a battleground where risk and reward go hand in hand. Dynamic weather systems and unpredictable terrain add a fresh twist to each outing. In these high-stakes encounters, your strategy, aim, and preparation will determine whether you bring home rare loot or lose everything. Join Our Newsletter…

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Join the Playtest Help Shape the Future of Pompeii

Posted on February 12, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Join the Playtest Help Shape the Future of Pompeii

Pompeii: The Legacy enters Early Access on September 23 — demo live now Set two decades after the eruption of Vesuvius, Pompeii: The Legacy puts you in charge of rebuilding a city and a lineage. You’ll balance housing, trade, research, law, and politics while steering a Roman family across generations. A public demo is available…

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Explore the Dark Future of Survival Horror With Minsk Join the Playtest for a Must Play Title of 2025

Posted on February 7, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Explore the Dark Future of Survival Horror With Minsk Join the Playtest for a Must Play Title of 2025

Minks survival horror

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