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Is Schedule 1 Steam Deck compatible? No doubt by now you'll at least have heard of Schedule 1 , the indie crime simulator that has you building a drug empire. Well, it seems to be doing fairly well for itself at the moment, evidence of how the indie scene can still make a splash in the cut-throat world of modern gaming. In fact, despite it seeming to come almost out of nowhere, it's been making headlines, with it sitting on the number one spot on Steam's Top Sellers list at the time of writing. It keeps smashing its concurrent player count, according to the latest figures from SteamDB , so it's clearly doing alright, despite it only releasing a couple of days ago (hype is a powerful thing, it seems). https://twitter.com/ScheduleOneGame/status/1904292142035743200 Currently, the game's exclusive to PC, but for those who like their gaming on the go, you may be wondering whether you can run it on your Steam Deck. Well, there may be some good news ahead. Will Schedule 1 become Steam Deck verified? According to the Steam page , it's "unknown" whether Schedule 1 is fully compatible with the Deck. What this basically means is Valve, as the developer of the device, is "still learning" about the game, so no official information can be said about its compatibility. But do not despair. Just because its status is not known doesn't mean it won't work. According to a recent post on the community forums , Schedule 1 is still playable on the Steam Deck. User Emanouche, said you can get it to run, however, it doesn't appear to have official controller support yet, and there may be some issues with on-screen text. One other user echoes this by saying that you can play it on the Deck, but it's recommended to use a keyboard and mouse, while another person believes developer TVGS will be adding support, according to a road map they've seen. As noted in a report from Dexerto , this does appear to be the case. For now, yes, it does look like Schedule 1 is playable on Steam Deck, but it's not yet been verified by Valve. However, keep an eye out for updates. The post Is Schedule 1 Steam Deck compatible? appeared first on Destructoid .

Steam Archives – DestructoidMar 27

Open-world RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad launches into Steam Early Access todayGame of Thrones fans can return to Westeros today, as Netmarble’s open-world role-playing title has arrived for Early Access. All the way to King’s Landing For a property that was as red hot as it was during the TV show’s run, Game of Thrones has been oddly quiet since. True, the prequel show is fairly … The post Open-world RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad launches into Steam Early Access today appeared first on BrutalGamer .

BrutalGamerMar 26

Atomfall: the difference between the Standard and Deluxe Edition The last few months have seen some pretty great releases. Along with last year's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the recent Avowed , Rebellion's new survival first-person shooter, Atomfall , also looks like one to watch. Taking place in 1957 in an alternative timeline, you'll get to explore, fight, craft, and scavenge your way through the British countryside. With the game officially coming out on March 27, we're just a couple of days away from setting our sights on the Sniper Elite studio's take on Northern England. https://twitter.com/AtomfallGame/status/1904495499320950828 Of course, it is possible to play it early if you don't mind forking over a bit more cash. For you see, Atomfall comes in two flavors: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Can you guess which one affords you the privilege of early access? What's in the Deluxe Edition of Atomfall ? Of course, two days to wait is nothing, but if you simply can't wait to jump into things, you can opt for the more expensive version of the game. According to the Atomfall website , the Deluxe Edition will get you the following: The game itself (natch). A basic supply bundle, which comes with an exclusive melee weapon and a loot cache. An enhanced bundle supply, which nets you a pistol variant, a skill manual, and a new skin for your metal detector. The option to play the game three days early (so, now, basically). Access to the story expansion Wicked Isle , though that's not yet available. Obviously, this will set you back a bit more than the vanilla version. On my end (being from the UK and everything), I see the Deluxe Edition is currently going for £64.99 (about $84). You can still get the basic supply bundle with the Standard Edition, but that’s only if you pre-order it. Those who have paid the extra to play the game a couple of days early seem to be having a good time so far. The Steam page is currently showing a review score of "Very Positive." Of course, we can't make hasty judgments just yet. The game's not properly out yet. Oh, and if you have an Xbox, Atomfall is coming to Game Pass on day one . Only the Standard Edition, though. The post Atomfall: the difference between the Standard and Deluxe Edition appeared first on Destructoid .

Steam Archives – DestructoidMar 25

Whatever Schedule 1 is, it’s currently the top game on Steam While it's not always easy to keep up-to-date, the fact that there are so many games being released all the time means we're living in a golden age of the industry. Even indie titles can make it in this cut-throat gaming world, but some seem to come out of nowhere. Take Schedule 1 (stylized as "Schedule I"), for example. Having recently taken a quick look at Steam's Top Sellers list , I was anticipating seeing something like R.E.P.O. retain its position, or Atomfall to have seized the top spot. So I was surprised to see this new release has immediately shot to number two (which makes it the top release, just behind the Steam Deck). https://twitter.com/ScheduleOneGame/status/1904292142035743200 Don't worry if you don't know what Schedule 1 is. I must admit, I wasn't aware of it until a couple of hours ago. It only released yesterday, but it's already getting some pretty good reviews on Steam . So what actually is Schedule 1 ? With its low-polygonal assets and cartoony visuals, you could be mistaken for thinking it was a somewhat cutesy indie game at first glance. However, I'll let the description on the Steam page fill you in: You're a small-time drug dealer rolling into a fresh town with no cash, no product and no connections. Build your drug empire from the ground up in the grungy west-coast city of Hyland Point. Contend against intensifying law enforcement and deadly cartel competitors to expand your empire and reach the peak of the underworld. It's essentially a sim game, but possibly for fans of Breaking Bad . It's clearly gained enough hype for it to hit the number two spot on Steam. In fact, when I checked earlier on, Schedule 1 had actually knocked the Steam Deck from the top position it so vehemently holds onto. Here's proof: Screenshot via Destrcutoid According to SteamDB , the game reached a concurrent player peak count of 68,662 within the last 24 hours. To put that into perspective, Avowed was showing just over 2,000 players in the same time frame. Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean Schedule 1 is the next big thing. We've seen trends like this in the past, but it is interesting to see that small games from new studios can seemingly knock down some of the industry's biggest releases. For a brief period, at least. The post Whatever Schedule 1 is, it’s currently the top game on Steam appeared first on Destructoid .

Steam Archives – DestructoidMar 25

New anime souls-like game breaks into Steam’s top 5 while still in advanced access Souls-like games are always popular if done correctly, and a new one with an anime theme is already a top seller a few days before coming out. Steam's global top sellers list organizes games by total revenue over a given week. Sous-like hits like Elden Ring and Black Myth: Wukong are often in the top 100, sometimes due to sales propelling them up and other times simply because fans people keep coming back to them. They rank highly in revenue despite fighting big free-to-play games filled with microtransactions, like Apex Legends and Counter-Strike 2. Now, this new game is already joining the ranks of these classic souls-likes. The First Berserker: Khazan is one of the most sold games on Steam today As of March 24, The First Berserker: Khazan is ranked fifth on Steam's Global Top Sellers list, just below the Steam Deck and ahead of the co-op hit Split Fiction . It's also beating every other souls-like game in the platform. The game is part of the Dungeon & Fighter universe (also known as DNF) and takes place 800 years prior to the events in the first release of the game series, Dungeon Fighter Online . It's a 3D-action RPG with anime art and the usual dark style of souls-like games. Screenshot by Destructoid. The game releases in Steam's Advanced Access—not to be confused with early access—on March 24, with its complete release coming on March 27. Advanced access simply means people who paid more for the game, usually a deluxe edition of some sorts, get to play it a few days before anyone else. It's not a development method like early access, and games in advanced access are ready to play and fully developed, but paywalled for players who paid more than the rest. The game released to a score of 80 on Metacritic, with positive early reviews from players on Steam. While these are great numbers, they aren't even close to the 97-percent positive reviews that Sledders had on launch . The post New anime souls-like game breaks into Steam’s top 5 while still in advanced access appeared first on Destructoid .

Steam Archives – DestructoidMar 24

Hollow Knight: Silksong's Copyright Updated, Fans Enter Newfound Levels Of Excitement, Nation In ChaosDid you feel it? A disturbance in the code? The very slightest shift in the metadata? Hollow Knight: Silksong acolytes all across the world all sat up at once, aware that something—something—has changed. What does it mean? Is the years-late game about to reveal something new? Read more...

KotakuMar 24

Wuthering Waves to Appear on SteamWuthering Waves will appear in the Steam store in late April 2025. There's also a new trailer for the upcoming Version 2.2.

SiliconeraMar 21

Zombie survival game Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days rises into Early Access this AprilPikPok’s side-scrolling zombie survival game Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days is almost ready for a Steam Early Access launch. How will you survive? It’s the summer of 1980, and there’s been an outbreak in Walton, Texas. We’re not talking about a flu here though, nope, we’re talking about a full on zombie apocalypse. That’s … The post Zombie survival game Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days rises into Early Access this April appeared first on BrutalGamer .

BrutalGamerMar 21

Super Robot Fighting Game Iron Saga VS Is Available NowGameduchy has released the Super Robot-themed fighting game Iron Saga VS on PC via Steam. It also revealed upcoming post-release content.

SiliconeraMar 21

Steam’s highest-rated new game does early access right, launches with 97% positive reviews A niche game on Steam seems to have figured out exactly how to do early access right, and players are loving it. In an era when many games linger in early access for years, often using it as an excuse to slowly add features or deliver constant updates, it's refreshing to see a game spend only a short time there, handle player feedback well, and nearly double its player count upon full release. Realistic snowmobile simulator Sledders released after 15 months in early access Sledders is a realistic snowmobile simulator game, about as niche as it gets. It first released on December 5, 2023 in early access on Steam and is now a full game as of March 20. Players get to experience what I'll believe to be authentic snowmobile driving—I'll probably never know for sure—complete with realistic physics and actual snowmobile sounds. Despite its very specific theme, Sledders hit over 1,800 peak players on Steam after its release on March 20—almost double its early access peak—and earned an impressive average of 91% positive reviews in the last 30 days, with 97% positive reviews on launch day. It even became SteamDB's best-rated release this week. Even though snowmobiles aren't exactly common worldwide—many countries don’t even have snow, let alone people who ride snowmobiles— Sledders might have found the same sweet spot as Eurotruck Simulator . Just as Euro Truck Simulator attracts many players who aren't truck drivers in real life, Sledders could appeal to enthusiasts who enjoy realistic experiences. Early reviews suggest the game is a bit hard to start but fun to play, which is the sweet spot for simulators. If it's too easy, it doesn't feel real. If it's too hard, it becomes frustrating. Snowmobile enthusiasts helped make Sledders A developer shared on the snowmobiling Reddit community why Sledders has connected so well with players. It turns out one of the developers is a real snowmobile expert who previously ran a snowmobile shop and even recorded real engine sounds to ensure maximum realism. https://www.reddit.com/r/snowmobiling/comments/1jfnfyv/hey_we_are_releasing_sledders_and_doing_a_giveaway/ Sledders is also available on Xbox and PS5 for $34.99. The post Steam’s highest-rated new game does early access right, launches with 97% positive reviews appeared first on Destructoid .

Steam Archives – DestructoidMar 21