Best of Steam — August 2025

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   Classic Warcraft Vibes Return in a New Indie RTS

   The Scouring is an indie real-time strategy game with action-RPG elements built on a custom C++ engine. It features destructible environments, day-night cycles that affect gameplay, and a unique mechanic allowing players to delegate army control to AI while focusing on hero character development. The game supports single-player and multiplayer modes with Steam Workshop integration for custom content creation. Currently in Early Access for $22.49, it's planned to remain in development for approximately 18 months.

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   GamesIndustry.biz·40w

   "Our game made €4 million," says Rise of Industry's creator. "Three years later, I was broke"

   Alex Mochi, creator of Rise of Industry, shared his experience of how a successful indie game that grossed €4 million left him broke three years later. Despite strong sales and topping Steam charts, various factors including platform fees, refunds, regional pricing, and what he describes as a problematic publisher deal with Kalypso Media/Kasedo Games led to financial difficulties. Mochi eventually sold the IP for what he claims was $5,000 (though the publisher disputes this figure, stating it was $50,000 including advances). The case highlights the financial challenges indie developers face even with successful games, including revenue splits, overhead costs, and the complexities of publisher relationships.

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   Game Developers·38w

   Attack and damage animations

   A game developer showcases attack and damage animations for their upcoming indie game Baiacool: Tides of Olympus, featuring a puffer fish character. The post includes animated GIFs demonstrating the character's combat mechanics and promotes the game's Steam wishlist page.

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   New movement animations

   A game developer showcases new character movement animations for their indie game 'Baiacool - Tides of Olympus'. The animations are described as basic but significantly improve the character's movement fluidity and bring more life to the gameplay. The post includes a GIF demonstration and promotes the game's Steam wishlist page.

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   It's Foss·41w

   15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

   A curated list of 15 cooperative games that work well on Linux through Steam, featuring titles like Valheim, Phasmophobia, Deep Rock Galactic, and It Takes Two. Each game includes Steam Deck compatibility status and focuses on multiplayer experiences that require teamwork and coordination. The selection spans various genres from survival and horror to puzzle-solving and action, with several games offering native Linux support.

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   I just launched my game's Steam page: Greek gods, sea creatures, and chaos ahead...

   An indie developer announces the Steam page launch for their upcoming game 'Baiacool - Tides of Olympus', which reimagines Greek mythology with gods and creatures transformed into sea beings. The developer is seeking feedback and wishlists while beginning to share more about their development journey.

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