Weekly Game News #01 2025

Jan 02, 2025

Dear friends,

A happy new year! May the year 2025 be an exciting and successful one for us all. Here's the first newsletter with new games that have caught my eye. This time it's steampunk adventures, naval battles, post-apocalyptic tactics and even a fast-paced cooking mayhem.

Let's start.

| Upcoming Games

Ventilate

Rogue constructs, steampunk cities, and steam-powered weapons! In Ventilate, you play as Rosalyn, battling rogue machines to reunite with your family and escape a collapsing city. Tactically recharge your weapons and outsmart foes in this tense, action-packed shooter.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3364220
📅 Release Date: January 2025
🎮 Developer: Inkfox Studios

Rum N' Gold Royale

Set sail into the thrilling waters of naval Battle Royale. Rum N' Gold Royale combines ship customization, tactical combat, and survival in the age of sail. Navigate treacherous storms, fire cannons, and outlast your rivals to become the last ship standing.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2881600
📅 Release Date: January 2025
🎮 Developer: PrimalDev Games

Mekkablood: Quarry Assault

The year is 2082, and you're Bill—a rugged robojockey fighting to protect your mining claim and reclaim stolen treasures. Mekkablood offers explosive mech combat with quirky humor and a revenge-fueled story. Don’t forget to rescue Beth (and maybe your figurines too).

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3056270
📅 Release Date: January 2025
🎮 Developer: KRUMB Games

Section Gamma

Battle for dominance in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in Section Gamma. This turn-based strategy game lets you upgrade troops, unlock technologies, and outwit up to three opponents in tactical multiplayer showdowns. It’s free-to-play, so why not jump in?

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2381290
📅 Release Date: January 2025
🎮 Developer: Default Company

Lunar New Year

Step into the shoes of a mysterious guardian in this beautifully crafted 2D shooter inspired by the twelve Chinese zodiac legends. Lunar New Year combines paper-cut art style with fast-paced gameplay as you challenge ancient gods to save your clan.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2808480
📅 Release Date: January 2025
🎮 Developer: HUAMENG SHANHAI XI'AN ANIMATION DESIGN

Whispers in the Wood

Build, upgrade, and defend your base against demonic creatures in a cursed forest. Whispers in the Wood offers a tense mix of resource management and survival as you fight to protect your sanctuary from the darkness. Will you outlast the horrors of the night?

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3409460
📅 Release Date: January 2025
🎮 Developer: Atzi

Monster Meals

Run a monstrous food truck in Monster Meals! Prepare meals for exotic creatures under tight time limits, or you might end up on the menu yourself. This quirky cooking game is all about speed, strategy, and a dash of culinary chaos.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3021850
📅 Release Date: January 2025
🎮 Developer: Giant Warrior Studio

| What to Listen to This Week?

If you're a fan of the iconic video game music, I've got a 90-minute “Zelda Mix” for you. The unique melodies of Zelda are highly recognizable, and this mix captures that very well.

You can find it here:

| Final Thoughts

So the first newsletter of 2025 is ready! I will now get back to the development of my own game. Until next time, I wish you all lots of fun and a wonderful start to the new year.

Regards,

Belane