Time is short, and there is a lot to know. INVEN has put together a corner where you can see Steam news at a glance. From weekly new releases to updates, sales, and events, INVEN hand-picks and delivers a variety of information. Please note that this column is published every two weeks.

● Steam Medieval Game Festival: "It's Not Just About Kingdom Come!"

In gaming, the medieval setting is almost universal. It allows for games based on actual history, and it's easy to weave all sorts of imagination into it. Taking it a step further, you can simply borrow the medieval concept and blend in swords and sorcery to create a fantasy world. Medieval is like the 'all-purpose soy sauce' of gaming.

Steam has now opened the Steam Medieval Game Festival, where you can see countless games set in the Middle Ages in one place. The first one to check out is the representative of medieval games 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2'. It is being praised for taking a step forward in every aspect compared to its predecessor, from visuals to systems and gameplay. It is currently on sale on Steam at a 50% discount.

Looking for a first-person open-world action game that features swords and sorcery? Then we recommend these two games. The dark fantasy based on the legend of King Arthur 'Tainted Grail'and 'Oblivion Remastered'are the stars. While the discounts are a bit lower at 35% and 20%, the fun is on par with any major title.

The grand strategy simulation set in the Middle Ages 'Crusader Kings III' is also not to be missed. Due to the nature of the genre, it can be polarizing, but once you get hooked, it boasts an addictive quality that rivals any 'god-tier' game. The 70% discount for the festival is also very attractive.

In addition to these 'Age of Empires IV', 'Wartales'', 'Dark Souls'' series, 'Dragon's Dogma 2' and many other games, ranging from authentic medieval titles to fantasy games, are currently on sale.

Topping the Steam trending list this week is the official sequel to Vampire Survivors, which once kept gamers around the world awake at night 'Vampire Crawler'. Although it has changed into a first-person deck-building Roguelike dungeon crawler, making it quite different from its predecessor, its signature addictive quality remains. Thanks to its affordable price, it has garnered intense interest, with peak concurrent players exceeding 40,802.

It's the game that turned gamers worldwide into 'daughter-dads.' Interest in Capcom's brand-new IP 'Pragmata'remains high. It successfully blends the somewhat complex elements of puzzles and shooting, and with charming characters like Hiu and Diana, along with a solid story, it's a game that truly deserves to be called an all-rounder. With every game Capcom has released this year receiving acclaim, some are even calling this 'the year of Capcom.

A game that shows a massive surge every time a new season begins 'Torchlight: Infinite'has once again made it onto the trending list with an explosive rise alongside its new season. The maximum concurrent player count on Steam, which was only around 200 just before the update, surged more than 130 times to exceed 26,000 immediately after. In terms of growth, it's hard to imagine anything higher.

Some games also made the list unexpectedly. They are 'Dragon Ball FighterZ'and 'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2'. They seem to have benefited from the recent news of 'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3' . Additionally, the publisher, Bandai Namco Entertainment, held a sale to celebrate Japan's Golden Week, which created a synergistic effect.

The game that introduced the world to the unique HD-2D visual style 'OCTOPATH TRAVELER'is currently on its lowest-ever sale at 70% off. This time, it's not just one game; the entire trilogy, from the original to 'OCTOPATH TRAVELER II', is on a record-breaking sale. Since the total cost is less than ₩100,000, if you've been interested but hesitant, don't miss this opportunity.

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'Persona 5's definitive edition 'Persona 5 Royal' is also on its lowest-ever sale. For gamers 'Persona 5 Royal'is a game that evokes complex feelings. While it is an undeniable masterpiece that set a new standard for the 'Persona' series, it has also been dogged by the stigma of being a 'cash grab' due to its sales policy.

Nevertheless, what is certain is that 'Persona 5 Royal'is a game worthy of being called a masterpiece. Furthermore, with a record-breaking discount currently in effect, if you haven't bought it yet, now is the time.

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※ is currently 20% off. While the discount is somewhat modest, considering it has only been out for a little over two months, it's a decent rate. As a game that perfectly inherits the identity of the series—for better or worse—if you enjoyed the previous titles, you should definitely not miss this chance

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Everything is different now, please forget the past Yes, it's that game again. The game that feels like it receives more patches and updates than an online game: Pearl Abyss'Crimson Desert.

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Among the countless changes, the adjustments to difficulty were particularly noteworthy. By introducing an 'Easy' mode, the developers significantly lowered the barrier to entry for players unfamiliar with action games. Conversely, for those seeking intense combat, they added a 'Hard' mode that scales up everything from enemy health and stun gauges to aggression and speed. This thoughtful approach ensures that players can enjoy the game in a way that suits their individual preferences.

Among the many changes too numerous to list, the difficulty-related adjustments stood out. They significantly lowered the barrier to entry with an 'Easy' mode for players unfamiliar with action games, while adding a 'Hard' mode for those seeking intense combat, increasing enemy health, stun gauges, aggression, and speed. This showed a thoughtful approach to letting everyone enjoy the game in their own way 'Crimson Desert'is becoming more complete with every update. Thanks to this, it has achieved an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating with an 80% recommendation rate in Korean reviews. In two or three months, it might just become a near-perfect game.

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"I'll show you, a completely different me." 'Torchlight: Infinite'is the perfect game for these lyrics. Every time a new season starts, it shows a massive surge, then gradually declines, only to be resurrected like a phoenix with the next new season.

This time was no different. On the 17th, it signaled its resurrection with the new 'Lunaria' season update. The results were immediate. On the 16th, the day before the update, the maximum concurrent players on Steam were around 200, but on the 17th, it recorded 26,618. That's an increase of over 130 times.

While 'Torchlight: Infinite'has successfully rebounded, it is a bit disappointing that it relies more on the effect of a new season start than on fundamental improvements to the game. This is because users are likely to leave again as time passes.

Nevertheless, the fact that it succeeds in being resurrected every season is proof that it has the potential. In that sense, if you enjoyed 'Torchlight: Infinite'before, now is the best time to return.

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If we had to pick the biggest hit among recent releases, we can't leave out Capcom's 'Pragmata' cannot be left out.

Officially released on the 17th 'Pragmata'was a game that raised some concerns before its release. The combination of puzzles and shooting, along with the fact that Capcom's recent brand-new IPs hadn't achieved much success, led to worries of "Could it be another one?" However, those concerns vanished immediately upon release 'Pragmata'delivered a unique kind of fun, and with the chemistry between Hiu and Diana and a flawless story, it showed impeccable quality.

Thanks to this, it currently holds a solid 87 on Metacritic (PC) and 86 on OpenCritic, and on Steam, it has an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating with a 98% recommendation rate. Considering it's a new IP, this is truly a record-breaking achievement.

Although there are some minor complaints about the playtime being a bit short and the story being solid but not 'all-time great,' these are trivial. No one can deny that the game itself is fun. Above all, an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating is never easy to get. It means that no matter who plays it, they will generally be satisfied. If you haven't played it yet, why not take a trip to the moon with Diana this weekend? To the Moon!

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Outstanding new titles have also been released in the indie game scene. The game that established an entire genre known as 'Survivor-likes' 'Vampire Survivors'', which established the 'Survivor-like' genre, has succeeded with back-to-back home runs by introducing its new title 'Vampire Crawler' has proven to be a back-to-back home run.

Even though it is an official sequel 'Vampire Crawler'gives a quite different impression from its predecessor 'Vampire Survivors''. With the shift to a first-person perspective and the genre variation of a deck-building Roguelike, it looks like a completely different game at first glance, aside from the pixel art. However, only the perspective and genre have changed. The core assets and logic, which are the DNA of the game, have been almost entirely inherited. It remains easy, fun, and addictive.

Thanks to this, despite being a deck-builder, it isn't complicated, and the unique, exhilarating impact that 'Vampire Survivors''offered is still there. Depending on how you use your deck composition and combos, it's even possible to clear levels against countless enemies without taking a single hit.

Like its predecessor 'Vampire Crawler' might not be considered a perfect masterpiece by everyone. The rough pixel art can be polarizing, and the story is virtually non-existent. Yet, one thing is clear: its addictive quality is on par with any major title. It's the perfect game to stay up all night with when you only intended to play "one more round." In that sense, if you enjoyed the previous game, 'Vampire Crawler'will surely provide even more satisfaction.

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