From the devs of the excellent Duskers, Below the Crown is a glorious mix of chess blended with a dungeon crawler and the full release has been announced.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/chess-blended-with-dungeon-crawling-below-the-crown-hits-1-0-on-april-21/

#Steam #IndieGame #Upcoming #Strategy #EarlyAccess #DungeonCrawler #Proton

One of the most interesting smaller survival games coming out soon is Oceaneers, that blends colony building with island hopping adventuring.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/survival-crafting-colony-sim-oceaneers-washes-up-onto-early-access-shores-in-april/

#Steam #IndieGame #Upcoming #Survival #EarlyAccess #Proton #BuildingSim

Matrix OS: Arcade Evolution
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4386390/
$5.99

Matrix OS is an experimental game engine of its own kind, where creators and curious players can test game projects of all types and progressive stages, free to mod and play independently with python and more. Arcade Evolution contains a virtual game hub driven by lore based on The Utopia Project.
#Steam #Action #Adventure #Casual #Indie #Racing #RPG #Simulation #Sports #Strategy #EarlyAccess

Slay the Spire 2 reminds us that this week's patch "was the first of many to come over the next 1-2 years"

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.eurogamer.net/slay-the-spire-2-reminds-us-that-this-weeks-patch-was-the-first-of-many-to-come-over-the-next-1-2-years

Calling all early users and beta testers! 👋 We've got something special for you: FREE access! If you're ready to dive in, just send us a DM or reply below to get your access code. Don't miss out!

#EarlyAccess #BetaTesters #Freebie #Community #Giveaway #BuildInPublic