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News 28 Aug 2025

Steam Next Fest Returns October 13–20, 2025

Steam Next Fest is back! From October 13–20, 2025, players can try out free demos of upcoming games before they launch. It’s the perfect chance to discover hidden gems across every genre, chat directly with indie developers, and build your wishlist for the year ahead. Whether you’re into strategy, RPGs, action, or cozy sims, Next … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/steam-next-fest-returns-october-13-20-2025/">Continued</a>

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News 27 Aug 2025

Introducing: The 6 Newest Games on Rob’s Game Shack!

Looking for the best new indie games of 2025? We’ve just stocked the Shack with six fresh titles across genres — from cozy sandboxes to chaotic hack ’n’ slash. Here’s what’s new: Bloody Hell Hotel Bloody Hell Hotel – Renovate your ruined mansion into a vampire-run hotel while farming, crafting, and dungeon crawling. GODBREAKERS GODBREAKERS … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/steam-next-fest-returns-october-13-20-2025/">Continued</a>

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News 7 Aug 2025

Rob’s Game Shack Is Back – Here’s What’s Next

Alright then — deep breath. I’m back. Rob’s Game Shack has officially relaunched after a quiet spell. For those who don’t know me, I started RGS as a not-for-profit platform to support indie games, creators, and studios who deserve a lot more visibility than they often get. It’s never been about churning out clickbait or … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/steam-next-fest-returns-october-13-20-2025/">Continued</a>

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News 4 May 2023

Flagstone : Getae Legacy rpg coming soon

Based on new archeology finds, and historical sources, we will add a fantasy twist. Our motto: “We are designing a world, not a game” A world where you will live among the Getae, and see colossal influence on all other cultures. You will be able to master magic and travel in other dimensions. This world … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/steam-next-fest-returns-october-13-20-2025/">Continued</a>

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News 4 May 2023

The Art of War: Card Game Launches on All Supported Platforms

The Art of War: Card Game has officially launched on all supported platforms and marketplaces, including Steam, Epic Marketplace, Itch.io, AppStore, and Google Play. The game was initially released in early access on Steam in February of this year, allowing players to take part in the beta test of the game. After less than three … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/steam-next-fest-returns-october-13-20-2025/">Continued</a>

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News 17 Nov 2021

Escapism and familiarity in video game music

Music in video games is something we can all agree its very important. It’s easy to say what it brings to a game, but is it easy to make? Let’s talk about the effects of music on the video game experience and what we can learn in hope of using it ourselves. Video games are a great way to escape real life. I’m sure that every person with some experience in playing video games has had a sensation of escapism not too dissimilar to reading a book or watching a movie.

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News 15 Nov 2021

How I became a Game Composer

Game development is a difficult business. And within that, there are subsections of game development which can be even harder to grasp. The problem however is not with the skills and abilities required for the job, but it has more to do with having the knowledge of where and how to find said jobs.

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News 1 May 2021

Local Multiplayer version for Falling Torture demo is out

A cursed guy falling forever and burning. Trying to reach an end but never manage to get to the true end. The game Has unlimited Levels, every time you start the game or finish a level the character color will change. Works on the controller but for the moment it is only for Pc. Genre: … <a href="https://robsgameshack.com/games-news/steam-next-fest-returns-october-13-20-2025/">Continued</a>

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News 20 Apr 2021

Woodfel available on Steam in Early Access on April 30th 2021

The people of Woodfel need your help at the end of April, will you help survive the demon invasion or will you help the demons settle into their new home. Find out in this MMO/ARPG style crafting adventure sandbox.

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News 20 Apr 2021

Full release date of Sweet Pea is 20th April

Sweet Pea is a challenging 2D platformer with beautiful environments, physics driven gameplay and a hand drawn art style. Help guide Sweet Pea through a vibrant but cruel world. Collect hidden power-ups to unlock new abilities, unlock secret zones and fly, blast or freeze your way through the world!

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