- The best Steam games that have literally zero players - 28 December 2023
It's the year 2123. Half-Life 3 still isn't out yet. In a dark, dusty server farm, two explorers finally break through the wall to the inner chamber. Flashlights dance across strange hieroglyphics, ancient messages etched into the whiteboard - "Dead Space Remake is fire," "I totally ship Astarion and Gale," "lol how mid is Starfield?" Buried amid these decrepit slabs of black plastic and SSD trays, forgotten, forsaken videogames of a bygone empire. Once, they were adored by millions of people. Now, they are abandoned, left to rot in the Steam libraries of gamers past. It might be hard to imagine, a world where Baldur's Gate 3 and Counter-Strike 2 have become but relics. Time, however, is a brutal monarch. Even the best games are eventually left with zero players. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Twitch Prime's next five free games are available now Dear Esther devs The Chine…
- STRAFE: Gold Edition - 9 May 2020
Hey Killers! This flavor blasted update is our last major one, we hope this update brings new life to the game for our existing players as well as new with many new additions, bug fixes, rebalances and quality of life changes. We’ve had an amazing and challenging time developing STRAFE® but we finally feel the need to shift our focus to new things! Support for the Gold Edition will continue but this will be the end of substantial updates. We appreciate everyone who has played the game and/or recommended it to friends and/or given us a positive review/feedback. You were our motivation to make the game and the fuel to support it for this long. Special thanks to all our amazing volunteer beta testers who provided great feedback and helped ensure the quality of this update. Thanks! Thom & Stephen Change Log: + Optimizations to enemy pathfinding. + Added a NEW ENEMY, the ACID WRETCH. + Made…
- Devolver Digital s bundle on Twitch Prime might be deal of the week - 21 December 2018
While I’ve my issues with Amazon’s global mega-monopoly, I can’t deny that the monthly sack of games that Twitch gives out to Amazon Prime subscribers is an oft-impressive bunch. This month more impressive than most – it’s a bundle of Devolver Digital’s best , including Broforce , both Hotline Miami games, Strafe (much improved by updates), Crossing Souls , The Swords of Ditto and recently lauded ninja platformer The Messenger . You can grab a month of Prime (even the free trial) and once it lapses you get to keep the games, to be launched through the Twitch desktop app. Update: Until December 31st, Twitch Prime also gives you the SNK Bundle, Hacknet: Complete Edition, Smoke & Sacrifice and Poi, all of which you get copies for yourself to keep and a spare to give to friends. The Devolver pack doesn’t come with extra gifts, but is available until…
- LUSCIOUS LINUX SUPPORT - 28 March 2018
We are happy to announce we are now able to support Linux. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F12163337%2F2cca53b9521f8bf7182e73d0710672a7a071be1a.gif With some volunteer help we were able to get a well working version tested on Debian 10 Buster. This is our first build for Linux and as always any issues please email to [email protected] we will do our best to address any and all major issues. With the Linux build also comes some minor compatibility updates to PC and Mac including fixes that hopefully resolve the following problems: • Fix for 16x10 and maybe other monitor resolutions not quite applying correctly • Possible fix for specific resolutions causing inconsistent horizontal and vertical mouse speed • Fix for systems trying to boot the application as 32-bit https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F12163337%2Fd871ac%25E2%2580%25A6
- LUSCIOUS LINUX SUPPORT - 28 March 2018
We are happy to announce we are now able to support Linux. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F12163337%2F2cca53b9521f8bf7182e73d0710672a7a071be1a.gif With some volunteer help we were able to get a well working version tested on Debian 10 Buster. This is our first build for Linux and as always any issues please email to [email protected] we will do our best to address any and all major issues. With the Linux build also comes some minor compatibility updates to PC and Mac including fixes that hopefully resolve the following problems: • Fix for 16x10 and maybe other monitor resolutions not quite applying correctly • Possible fix for specific resolutions causing inconsistent horizontal and vertical mouse speed • Fix for systems trying to boot the application as 32-bit https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F12163337%2Fd871ac%25E2%2580%25A6
- MUTATOR MADNESS - 3 March 2018
Hey Killers! We have another update hot and ready from of the oven. This update brings some new content and fixes as well as some QoL changes for our speed running community. We also looked at the data and made some difficulty changes that should help new players without effecting veterans much at all. This update also brings a price drop to $14.99. CONTENT + Added Tips during level loads to help teach players about deeper systems* + Added Five new Mutators: - When I move you move - Jetpack Adventure - Slappers - STRAFE: RPG - Locked Seed BALANCE AND TWEAKS + EZ Mode damage the player receives reduced 33% + Glutton damage reduced 33% + Harvester base health reduced 25% + Harvester head shot effectiveness increased 33% + Sluggard damage reduced 25% + Explosion damage to the player reduced 25% + Rearranged barrel and c4 damage caps to happen before damage reduction is applied + Teleporter…
- MUTATOR MADNESS - 3 March 2018
Hey Killers! We have another update hot and ready from of the oven. This update brings some new content and fixes as well as some QoL changes for our speed running community. We also looked at the data and made some difficulty changes that should help new players without effecting veterans much at all. This update also brings a price drop to $14.99. CONTENT + Added Tips during level loads to help teach players about deeper systems* + Added Five new Mutators: - When I move you move - Jetpack Adventure - Slappers - STRAFE: RPG - Locked Seed BALANCE AND TWEAKS + EZ Mode damage the player receives reduced 33% + Glutton damage reduced 33% + Harvester base health reduced 25% + Harvester head shot effectiveness increased 33% + Sluggard damage reduced 25% + Explosion damage to the player reduced 25% + Rearranged barrel and c4 damage caps to happen before damage reduction is applied + Teleporter…
- Cloud Saves & Gamepad Updates - 1 December 2017
As we've been working to bring the Millennium Edition update to the PS4 there were some fixes and quality of life updates we decided to roll into the PC version for people who play with a gamepad. Also we added some fun stuff. + Added Cloud Saves + Fixed bug causing unintended strobe effect on low performance mode during scripted lighting events + Fix for saved runs corrupting when going back and forth between a saved run and murderzone + Fixed bug stopping two projectile types from being reflect-able with the wrench + Fix for error giving backpedal penalty too often when playing with a gamepad + Fix for error sometimes leading to inconsistent aim speed when playing with gamepad on pc + Adjusted Joystick input curves for the right stick + Adjusted Joystick sensitivity acceleration + Added two new control schemes for gamepad + Removed small visual glitch during Devolver intro + Added hid…
- Cloud Saves & Gamepad Updates - 1 December 2017
As we've been working to bring the Millennium Edition update to the PS4 there were some fixes and quality of life updates we decided to roll into the PC version for people who play with a gamepad. Also we added some fun stuff. + Added Cloud Saves + Fixed bug causing unintended strobe effect on low performance mode during scripted lighting events + Fix for saved runs corrupting when going back and forth between a saved run and murderzone + Fixed bug stopping two projectile types from being reflect-able with the wrench + Fix for error giving backpedal penalty too often when playing with a gamepad + Fix for error sometimes leading to inconsistent aim speed when playing with gamepad on pc + Adjusted Joystick input curves for the right stick + Adjusted Joystick sensitivity acceleration + Added two new control schemes for gamepad + Removed small visual glitch during Devolver intro + Added hid…
- WEAPON KEYS & AMMO STACKING - 14 October 2017
Additions: +Major changes to the inventory to accommodate number keys switching between guns +Picking up multiple of the same gun now stacks the ammo beyond one clip (but limited to a fixed amount per gun) Fixes: +Fixed issue that could cause saves from locking up +Fixed issue that could leave damage overlay visible throughout some secrets +Fixed issue making save terminals more difficult to activate than intended +Adjusted placement on the save and exit terminal in the burbs +Fixed issue stopping the canyon merchant from being robbable +Fixed issue making low performance mode not enable itself when launching the game when applicable +Fixed issue that was unintentionally reducing lil joby population +Fixed issue that reduced a few sound effects volume +Fixed issue making Luftenstein not work correctly in low performance mode +Fixed minor Z-fighting in burbs merchant shop +Fixed minor Z-…
- WEAPON KEYS & AMMO STACKING - 14 October 2017
Additions: +Major changes to the inventory to accommodate number keys switching between guns +Picking up multiple of the same gun now stacks the ammo beyond one clip (but limited to a fixed amount per gun) Fixes: +Fixed issue that could cause saves from locking up +Fixed issue that could leave damage overlay visible throughout some secrets +Fixed issue making save terminals more difficult to activate than intended +Adjusted placement on the save and exit terminal in the burbs +Fixed issue stopping the canyon merchant from being robbable +Fixed issue making low performance mode not enable itself when launching the game when applicable +Fixed issue that was unintentionally reducing lil joby population +Fixed issue that reduced a few sound effects volume +Fixed issue making Luftenstein not work correctly in low performance mode +Fixed minor Z-fighting in burbs merchant shop +Fixed minor Z-…
- Strafe adds daily challenges, new enemies, saves - 3 October 2017
Retro-styled roguelikelike FPS Strafe has added daily and weekly challenge in a hefty update which also includes new bits to shake up in its big bag o’ procedural generation. Expect new enemies, new enemy variants, new handcrafted rooms, and unlockable game modifiers including such classics as instagib and big head mode. The update also adds… the ability to save runs? Did it not have that before? Well then! (more…)
- Daily Deal - STRAFE, 50% Off - 2 October 2017
Today's Deal: Save 50% on STRAFE !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time
- STRAFE® MILLENNIUM EDITION UPDATE! - 2 October 2017
Hey Killers, Welcome to the future. STRAFE®: Millennium Edition is a huge free update for STRAFE®, and it's here. We've spent a lot of time cooking up this meaty update. We listened to the communities feedback and refined what we believe to the be the best elements of the game while adding heft portions of new content. Big Additions: +Added StrafeZone (Daily Challenge) +Added SpeedZone (Week long speed running challenge) +Added ability to save runs +Crashed runs can be recovered +Big new secret +Added 20 new unlockable game modifiers Big Head Mode Rocket Arena Hardcore Mode Hyperdrive Enemy Blood Blasters Scrambled Cache Lil Chumps Instagib Traditional mode Blood Lust Threes Company Near Sighted Scrambled Baddies Moon Walkin’ Get rich or die tryin’ Call me Lil Joby Game of Guns QB Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop STRAFE® Abridged +Added 11 new room modules to ICARUS +Added 3 new enemies (with uni…
- STRAFE® MILLENNIUM EDITION UPDATE! - 2 October 2017
Hey Killers, Welcome to the future. STRAFE®: Millennium Edition is a huge free update for STRAFE®, and it's here. We've spent a lot of time cooking up this meaty update. We listened to the communities feedback and refined what we believe to the be the best elements of the game while adding heft portions of new content. Big Additions: +Added StrafeZone (Daily Challenge) +Added SpeedZone (Week long speed running challenge) +Added ability to save runs +Crashed runs can be recovered +Big new secret +Added 20 new unlockable game modifiers Big Head Mode Rocket Arena Hardcore Mode Hyperdrive Enemy Blood Blasters Scrambled Cache Lil Chumps Instagib Traditional mode Blood Lust Threes Company Near Sighted Scrambled Baddies Moon Walkin’ Get rich or die tryin’ Call me Lil Joby Game of Guns QB Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop STRAFE® Abridged +Added 11 new room modules to ICARUS +Added 3 new enemies (with uni…
- STRAFE®: MILLENNIUM EDITION (in beta now) - 20 September 2017
Hey Killers, We’ve been quiet recently and it’s because we’ve been hard at work on the next update for STRAFE®. We’ve taken our feedback (both praise and criticism) and used it to shape the direction of this update within our vision for the game. You can read a bit more about that HERE. This update changes the game quite a bit. We’ve added 2 new game modes, new enemies, updated AI, polished weapons, your run can now be saved (but only loaded once) and a persistent unlock system of game mutators along with a shit-ton of other changes. We’ve made sure to keep our vision of STRAFE® intact but worked to deepen the best parts. We wanted to release this update in the middle of September but did not because it needed more time. Our team is currently 3 people so our speed is dictated by that. We feel it’s better to release it in a solid state then land on an arbitrary date so we’re psyched to s…
- STRAFE®: MILLENNIUM EDITION (in beta now) - 20 September 2017
Hey Killers, We’ve been quiet recently and it’s because we’ve been hard at work on the next update for STRAFE®. We’ve taken our feedback (both praise and criticism) and used it to shape the direction of this update within our vision for the game. You can read a bit more about that HERE. This update changes the game quite a bit. We’ve added 2 new game modes, new enemies, updated AI, polished weapons, your run can now be saved (but only loaded once) and a persistent unlock system of game mutators along with a shit-ton of other changes. We’ve made sure to keep our vision of STRAFE® intact but worked to deepen the best parts. We wanted to release this update in the middle of September but did not because it needed more time. Our team is currently 3 people so our speed is dictated by that. We feel it’s better to release it in a solid state then land on an arbitrary date so we’re psyched to s…
- Patch 6: The Summer of Slaughter - 25 June 2017
Hey Killers! We've been splitting our time between fixes & new content. If you were having trouble being the Sergent of Slaughter that you knew you were born to be we've got a new mode for you. We've invented the "E-Z Discovery Zone" to help you stay alive longer. We hope this mode will help new & casual players survive longer in the game and help give them a more obtainable challenge. • Added Easy Difficulty 30% less enemies 30% less incoming Damage 20% slower projectiles • Added Optional Slow-Mo training tool (MURDER TIME) to easy difficulty • Fixed issue causing some weapons to not fire as intended when playing with the railgun • Improved stability • Fixed rare issue that could cause the train to eject the player • Updated the directional damage indicators to be more useful • Added safety colliders to Luftenstein secret to fix rare issues • Modified menu art to read more clearly • Ad…
- Patch 6: The Summer of Slaughter - 25 June 2017
Hey Killers! We've been splitting our time between fixes & new content. If you were having trouble being the Sergent of Slaughter that you knew you were born to be we've got a new mode for you. We've invented the "E-Z Discovery Zone" to help you stay alive longer. We hope this mode will help new & casual players survive longer in the game and help give them a more obtainable challenge. • Added Easy Difficulty 30% less enemies 30% less incoming Damage 20% slower projectiles • Added Optional Slow-Mo training tool (MURDER TIME) to easy difficulty • Fixed issue causing some weapons to not fire as intended when playing with the railgun • Improved stability • Fixed rare issue that could cause the train to eject the player • Updated the directional damage indicators to be more useful • Added safety colliders to Luftenstein secret to fix rare issues • Modified menu art to read more clearly • Ad…
- PATCH 5 AND THE FURIOUS - 31 May 2017
Hey Killers, We're going to shift our focus on more meaningful additions. We will still be working on fixes and optimizations but we are experimenting with a "Training mode" that would help new players having a hard time with STRAFE®'s difficulty learn how to play as intended, with a lot of movement and strafing. Additionally we would like to start work on the save feature but have no idea how long it will take to crack that nut so it will come when it's ready. If it works this would allow you the freedom of exiting the game and returning to your run until you die. PATCH NOTES: • Major optimization to loading and unloading creating much smoother loads • Added Footstep audio to the GLUTTON • Adjusted Enemy Balance in Zone 1 (Icarus) • Fixed the volume on for some enemies in Zone 3 (Burbs) and Zone 4 (Athena) • Fixed issue that would grant the player bonus over-heal progress • Fixed sever…
