A look at the historical timeline of the Steam storefront. We explore how “free” transitioned from a marketing gimmick to the industry’s most powerful business model.

Excerpt: We chart the development journey of the year’s five most significant releases. Explore how years of technical growth and studio shifts have culminated in a landmark year for the industry.

Many players have grown tired of cluttered maps and repetitive tasks. This deep dive looks at how current titles are solving these “sandbox problems” to create more meaningful virtual journeys.

From the winter’s tactical breakthroughs to the autumn’s massive RPG sequels, follow the journey of 2026. We examine how the industry evolved to deliver the most refined gaming era yet.