Gaming A sidescrolling roguelite platformer, Steam Deck air hockey and other new indie games worth checking out Plus, the Steam Summer Sale is under way. By Kris Holt June 27, 2026 8:00 am EST Doinksoft/Devolver Digital Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. If you're looking for something new to play this weekend, we have several options for you to check out. We've also got news to bring you about upcoming games, including one with sword-wielding dinosaurs. Heck yes. First, though, there's the small matter of the Steam Summer Sale, one of the biggest annual events on the PC storefront.
Despite already having more games in my various libraries than I can ever conceivably play, I'm sure I'll at least pick up a few things from my wishlist. I don't think it's a coincidence that Valve is starting the reservation process for the Steam Machine just as the Steam Summer Sale gets under way — it runs until July 9. While the Steam Machine is pricey for what's essentially a fairly low-spec Linux system, that initial investment could be offset by the money players can save in the frequent sales on PC storefronts, as prices are often lower than on consoles. Valve should start shipping the Steam Machine before the sale ends.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2202997/a-sidescrolling-roguelite-platformer-steam-deck-air-hockey-and-other-new-indie-games-worth-checking-out
Despite already having more games in my various libraries than I can ever conceivably play, I'm sure I'll at least pick up a few things from my wishlist. I don't think it's a coincidence that Valve is starting the reservation process for the Steam Machine just as the Steam Summer Sale gets under way — it runs until July 9. While the Steam Machine is pricey for what's essentially a fairly low-spec Linux system, that initial investment could be offset by the money players can save in the frequent sales on PC storefronts, as prices are often lower than on consoles. Valve should start shipping the Steam Machine before the sale ends.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2202997/a-sidescrolling-roguelite-platformer-steam-deck-air-hockey-and-other-new-indie-games-worth-checking-out