A big welcome back to all Loot Happens subscribers. Loot Happens is a weekly newsletter that is emailed and posted on LootHappens.com.
It's important to note that for premium subscribers, game offerings and in-game content, every week is different. Sometimes it's in-game codes, Steam keys, and giveaways, but premium members will always get something special every mailing. We also occasionally get mind-blowing early access or premium games that pay for an entire year's subscription.
Each newsletter is generally structured as Premium Loot > Free Sub Giveaways > Game Feature > Game discounts.
Key Giveaway For Premium Subscribers - Choose Your Game!
Flashback
Got a fun classic game for you here (waves of nostalgia)... Flashback. In the year 2142, young scientist Conrad B. Hart awakens on Titan, a colonized moon of Saturn, after escaping a spaceship with his memory completely erased. Hunted by enemies and unsure who to trust, he must fight to survive, make his way back to Earth, and uncover a dangerous extraterrestrial conspiracy that threatens the entire planet. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this classic game—consistently ranked among the top 100 of all time—can be rediscovered for its groundbreaking use of motion capture technology, beautifully hand-drawn backgrounds, and gripping science-fiction storyline.
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Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy
Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy explores the spiritual, supernatural, and skeptical through a richly immersive treasure-hunt experience inspired by the famed quatrains of Nostradamus. Set in the South of France, the story unfolds in Salon-de-Provence, where the royal family is gripped by mysterious and terrifying events. Players take on the role of Madeleine de Nostradame, daughter of the renowned astrologer, as she tracks a cunning assassin who cloaks his crimes in the guise of prophetic astrology. As past, present, and an uncertain future intertwine, even the most rational mind may begin to question what is real—and what lies beyond explanation.
Timberborn: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Timberborn is a unique city-building and survival simulation where players guide a society of highly intelligent beavers in a post-human world shaped by cycles of drought and abundance. Instead of traditional human civilizations, you manage industrious beaver colonies that harness water through dams, levees, and irrigation systems while constructing intricate wooden settlements powered by renewable resources. With a strong focus on environmental management, players must carefully balance water storage, food production, and population growth to survive harsh dry seasons. Blending creative engineering with strategic planning, Timberborn offers a refreshing twist on the genre, where mastering water flow is the key to building a thriving, sustainable civilization.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'timber'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Hozy: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Hozy is a tranquil, physics-based home renovation simulator developed by Come On Studio and published by tinyBuild. Released in late March 2026, the game follows a protagonist who returns to their fading hometown to find a new passion in restoring abandoned spaces. Unlike more frantic simulation games, Hozy emphasizes a "no-stress" philosophy, stripping away timers, scores, and penalties to focus on the tactile satisfaction of cleaning, painting, and decorating. Across nine handcrafted locations—ranging from a childhood attic to a dreamlike lighthouse—players use intuitive tools like mops, squeegees, and crowbars to revitalize rooms at their own pace. With a charming soundtrack by the composer of Stray and a focus on tiny, immersive details like lighting candles or opening windows to watch dust motes dance, the game offers a deeply cozy experience designed to let players' inner designers flourish without the pressure of micromanaging budgets or deadlines.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'hozy'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Historically Low Prices
This section of Loot Happens currently tracks historical discounts on games and throughout the industry. Our tireless web crawlers scour the web daily, sniffing out the best deals across the gaming landscape.
These aren't just any games – they're titles we adore and highly respect. And right now, you can grab them at prices we've never seen before!
Resident Evil 3 CLoud [Nintendo Switch 2]
Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people$29.99 $9.99
Featured Game Review: Slay the Spire II
The launch of Slay the Spire 2 this week has redefined the expectations for what a sequel in the roguelike genre can achieve. While the original was hailed for its mathematical precision and minimalist design, the sequel expands on that foundation with a visual overhaul and mechanical complexity that feels earned rather than cluttered. By moving to the Godot engine, Mega Crit has delivered a liquid-smooth experience that retains the series' iconic hand-drawn aesthetic while introducing much-needed flair to animations and environmental storytelling. The Spire itself feels more alive and reactive, with dynamic background layers and "Ancient" encounters that provide a sense of scale the first game lacked.
Nostalgia & Innovation
The character roster serves as the game's strongest pillar, balancing nostalgia with innovation. Returning favorites like the Ironclad and Silent have been retooled with "Enchantments," a system that allows players to permanently modify card properties within a run, offering a layer of customization that goes beyond the binary choice of a standard upgrade. However, the real draw is the Necrobinder, a character that treats the "Exhaust" pile as a secondary resource. This design forces veterans to unlearn years of instinct regarding card removal, turning what was once a graveyard into a potent engine for combos and board control.
Perhaps the most ambitious addition is the inclusion of simultaneous four-player multiplayer, which transforms the traditionally solitary climb into a collaborative tactical exercise. Players can navigate separate paths on a shared map, coordinating who visits the shop and who takes on an Elite enemy to maximize team relics. This culminates in massive, multi-stage boss encounters where players must synergize their decks in real-time. It is a testament to the game's design that this added chaos doesn't dilute the strategic depth; instead, it creates a social layer that makes the Spire feel like a persistent world rather than just a solitary challenge.
Bottom line
The game already feels more complete and polished than most full releases. The branching "Alternate Acts" and the "Regent" character—who can forge custom cards mid-climb—ensure that the replayability remains virtually infinite. There are minor hurdles, such as some placeholder assets and a steep learning curve for the newer mechanics, but these are small prices to pay for what is undeniably the new gold standard of deckbuilders. Slay the Spire 2 isn't just a sequel; it is a masterclass in how to evolve a perfect formula without breaking it.
Next Week
Every newsletter has a lot to look forward to, and we are in active communication with several developers and studios. More to come next week!
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