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Daily Deals: Stray Fawn Publisher Sale
New ReleasesSteam News

Daily Deals: Stray Fawn Publisher Sale

Welcome to the Stray Fawn Publisher Sale, a feast for city-builder and deckbuilder fans alike. This year’s sale features the release of Gambonanza (a turn-based chess roguelike) and the 1.0 launch of Dungeon Clawler (a roguelike claw machine deckbuilder). Many of our games are on sale, some at...

4d ago
Man of Tomorrow set photo reveals the DC movie will continue a bizarre Superman tradition
New ReleasesPolygon

Man of Tomorrow set photo reveals the DC movie will continue a bizarre Superman tradition

Superman has a long history of playing chess in the DC Comics. Now, that's coming to Man of Tomorrow.

4d ago
Mahjong Soul teams up with Sword Art Online for a special collaboration
GeneralPocket Gamer

Mahjong Soul teams up with Sword Art Online for a special collaboration

Ah, mahjong, the game for people who feel that chess is too straightforward and simplistic. But this complex game of matching tiles has nonetheless captured the imagination of many generations, not least via mobile versions such as Mahjong Soul. And as we usually do with any mobile puzzler, it's...

6d ago
After 18 years of beating roguelikes, I think I've finally found my kryptonite
GeneralPC Gamer

After 18 years of beating roguelikes, I think I've finally found my kryptonite

Chess meets Balatro meets my professional embarrassment in Gambonanza.

Apr 23, 2026
Chess Mate On PlayStation Has An Easy Platinum Trophy
GeneralTheGamer

Chess Mate On PlayStation Has An Easy Platinum Trophy

Players are flocking in droves to this free-to-play title.

Apr 20, 2026
PS5 Players Flock to Free Game for Ridiculously Easy Platinum Trophy
DealsPush Square

PS5 Players Flock to Free Game for Ridiculously Easy Platinum Trophy

Check, mate. The sanctity of the Trophy system was eroded long ago, so it’s no real surprise to see thousands of PS5 players downloading the free game Chess Mate. The Platinum here, if you’ll excuse the pun, is a piece of cake. Estimates peg it at around five minutes if you already know how to play...

Apr 20, 2026
007 First Light's Pitch Perfect Title Sequence Suggests James Bond Is in Safe Hands
GeneralPush Square

007 First Light's Pitch Perfect Title Sequence Suggests James Bond Is in Safe Hands

Chess-splosion. Earlier this week, IO Interactive unveiled the theme song for its James Bond action adventure, 007 First Light. Now, we've seen the title sequence that'll play alongside it when you begin the game, and it's about as Bond as you could expect. Obviously, some might want to watch it...

Apr 17, 2026
Interview: Dragonheir: Silent Gods talk new Hymn of Chess and Blade update
RetroPocket Gamer

Interview: Dragonheir: Silent Gods talk new Hymn of Chess and Blade update

With its latest update having arrived in the form of Hymn of Chess and Blade, Dragonheir: Silent Gods is once more adding a swathe of new content. Not least being its own auto-chess mode and the debut of a brand-new crossover with the classic fantasy strategy title Heroes of Might & Magic III. We...

Apr 13, 2026