FeatureBest Early Access Games Worth Buying Right Now: May 2026
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Die in the Dungeon Best Build: Attack, Poison, and Reroll
Die in the dungeon best build: attack concentration, poison DoT, reroll chains. Each character mapped to the build that suits their starting die.
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Saint of Chains Review: 2000s Horror FPS Done Right
Saint of Chains review: MystiveDev's retro psychological horror FPS where a father fights through shifting nightmares. Launches May 12. Verdict inside.
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Battlestar Galactica Scattered Hopes: Launch Analysis
Battlestar Galactica Scattered Hopes launched May 11 on PC. Alt Shift and Dotemu adapt the BSG TV license as a tactical roguelite fleet survival game.
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NOOK FALL West Town Review: Festival Mystery Unfolds
NOOK FALL West Town launches May 11 at $13.99: isometric cozy visual novel set in a small town festival with a 30-year-old mystery. PC and Mac.
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Guides
LegionBound Ascension Guide: How to Merge Heroes (2026)
LegionBound Ascension explained: how to trigger your first merge by wave 5, stack Ascensions with synergy, and protect ascended heroes from permanent loss.
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Outbound Co-op Guide: Roles, Energy, and Van Builds
Outbound co-op guide: how to split roles in 4-player van life, manage shared battery drain, and pick blueprints that complement each other's builds.
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Subnautica 2 Early Access: May 14 Launch Details and Price
Subnautica 2 Early Access launches May 14 at $29.99: 1-4 player co-op, no map, and Unknown Worlds back in charge after a Krafton court battle.
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Sister Ray Review 2026: Brutal Daily Life Side-Scroller
Sister Ray review: The Growing Stones' RPG side-scroller about an artist managing addiction while caring for her sister. Launched Jun 1, 2026 on Steam.
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Far Far West Complete Guide 2026: Builds, Bosses & Spells
Far far west complete guide: weapons, spells, bosses, co-op builds, and advanced tips for Evil Raptor's top-down roguelite. Everything in the EA build.
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Outbound Co-op: 4-Player Camper Van Exploration Reviewed
Outbound co-op game launched May 11 on PC and Xbox: 4-player camper van base, $25. What's in the launch build and whether it holds up for solo players.
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SimplePlanes 2 Mobile Release Date: Everything We Know
SimplePlanes 2 mobile release date has no confirmed window: the game launched PC-only in April 2026. Jundroo says mobile is planned for late 2026 or 2027.
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