Best of Steam — February 2026

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    This Ghibli-Style Farming Simulation Is About to Enter Early Access

    Starsand Island, a Ghibli-inspired farming and life simulation game from Chinese studio Seed Sparkle Lab, launches in Early Access on Steam February 11 at 9:00 AM PST. The game offers a peaceful seaside experience with farming, animal interactions, island exploration, and character-driven mysteries. Two editions will be available: Standard Edition at $27.93 and Deluxe Edition at $41.93, each including different cosmetic content sets.

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    "It needs to cooperate fairly, and it's clearly not." Why Valve is facing a £656m day in the UK courts

    Digital safety campaigner Vicki Shotbolt is leading a UK class action lawsuit against Valve, seeking up to £656 million in damages on behalf of consumers. The case, brought by law firm Milberg, centers on two key claims: that Valve's 30% revenue share on Steam constitutes excessive commission that inflates game prices for consumers, and that Valve's price parity requirement prevents developers from selling games cheaper on competing storefronts. A UK court recently ruled the case must proceed to trial despite Valve's objections. Shotbolt acknowledges there's no guarantee developers would pass savings on to consumers if Valve reduced its cut, but argues the price parity clause is the critical mechanism that locks in high prices across the market.

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    Mewgenics, Turn-Based RPG with Cats, Has Launched

    Mewgenics, a turn-based roguelike tactics game where players breed cats and send them into strategic battles, launched on Steam. Created by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel (The Binding of Isaac), the game features over 1,000 unique abilities across multiple classes, 900+ items, and genetic manipulation mechanics. The game recouped its development budget within three hours of release.

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    Microsoft DMCA Takes Down Steam Game, Then Is Reversed

    Microsoft filed a DMCA takedown notice against Allumeria, a voxel sandbox game on Steam, claiming it infringed Minecraft-related content rights. The game was temporarily removed from Steam but was restored the next day without the developer needing to file a counter-notice. The developer suspects the takedown was handled automatically by an AI enforcement service rather than human review.

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