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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!
Ceville (fixed)
We had an issue with half the keys last week, so we are giving subscribers a chance to get this game now.
Ceville is a quirky point-and-click adventure that turns the traditional fairy tale upside down, putting players in the shoes of a sarcastic, power-hungry tyrant who has been overthrown by his own people. Developed by Realmforge Studios, the game follows the disgraced ruler as he reluctantly becomes the kingdom's best hope against an even more dangerous villain threatening to seize power.
Set in the colorful fantasy world of Faeryanis, Ceville combines clever puzzles, eccentric characters, and plenty of irreverent humor reminiscent of classic adventures like Monkey Island. Players can control three distinct characters, each bringing unique personalities and abilities to puzzles that often require teamwork. With its witty dialogue, playful take on fantasy stereotypes, and entertaining storyline, Ceville offers a charming throwback to the golden age of point-and-click adventures.
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Starium
Starium is a sci-fi action RPG that combines open-world exploration, fast-paced bullet-hell combat, and deep character customization. Set in the collapsing Talara Galaxy, players must navigate a dangerous universe filled with hostile aliens, powerful enemies, and difficult choices that shape the storyline. With over 25 challenging boss battles, 35 weapons and spells, more than 60 legendary armor pieces, and three unique skill trees, Starium offers plenty of ways to develop your character and experiment with different combat styles. The game also features branching storylines, multiple endings, and a reputation system that lets players decide whether to become a hero, an outlaw, or something in between. Developed by The Free Company, Starium delivers a mix of intense action, RPG progression, and player-driven storytelling.
Super Meat Boy 3D: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Super Meat Boy 3D brings the notoriously challenging platforming series into a fully three-dimensional world, delivering fast-paced action, precise controls, and plenty of frustratingly fun obstacles. Players take control of Meat Boy, a small animated cube of meat on a mission to rescue his girlfriend, Bandage Girl, from the villainous Dr. Fetus.
Along the way, they'll navigate dangerous environments filled with spinning saw blades, collapsing platforms, deadly traps, and other hazards that demand quick reflexes and perfect timing. The game features increasingly difficult levels, intense boss battles, hidden secrets, and challenging Dark World stages designed to push even experienced players to their limits. Developed by Sluggerfly and Team Meat, Super Meat Boy 3D combines the unforgiving difficulty and quirky humor of the original series with a new 3D perspective, making it an exciting challenge for fans of precision platformers.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'meat'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Yuha's Nightmares: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Yuha's Nightmares: Episode One – Catastrophe is a surreal psychological horror adventure that takes players deep into a haunting world inspired by the real dreams of developer Yuliya Kozhemyako. Players explore a series of unsettling 3D dreamscapes filled with strange glitches, disappearing staircases, distorted environments, and mysterious memories as they piece together Yuha's emotional story. The first episode features more than 20 unique dream levels, each offering different challenges, from escaping dangerous environments and collecting objects against the clock to solving unusual puzzles and uncovering hidden secrets.
A distinctive Wireframe World mechanic allows players to see through walls and explore the digital structures beneath the game's environments, revealing new perspectives and hidden details. With its experimental gameplay, atmospheric visuals, and themes of displacement, family, and personal identity, Yuha's Nightmares delivers an unconventional experience that blends exploration, storytelling, and psychological horror. Developed by Supr Experience, the game is scheduled for release on November 10, 2026.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'yuha'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
After The Wane: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
After the Wane is the new story-driven interactive graphic novel that blends romance, mystery, and supernatural intrigue into a deeply personal adventure where every decision matters. Players follow Lena, an aspiring dancer who moves to the capital to pursue her artistic dreams while uncovering the truth about why her mother abandoned her at birth. As she navigates the competitive world of professional dance, complicated relationships, and an increasingly mysterious voice inside her head, players must make choices that shape her personality, relationships, and ultimate destiny. The game features three distinct narrative paths, branching storylines, multiple endings, and romance options that encourage repeat playthroughs. With hundreds of hand-painted illustrations, beautifully animated dance sequences created through rotoscoping, and an orchestral soundtrack that dynamically responds to player decisions, After the Wane delivers an immersive storytelling experience. Developed by Nova-box, the creators of Along the Edge and Across the Grooves, the game is scheduled for release on November 10, 2026.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'wane'. 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!
Loftia [Steam]
A cozy, multiplayer world where you can build towards a brighter, more sustainable future!$̶̶39.99 $24.89
Batman - The Telltale Series [Steam]
Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne.$̶̶14.99 $5.99
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School [Steam]
Class is (back) in session with Escape Academy 2.$19.99 $16.99
The Wolf Among Us Remastered [PS5]
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling.$24.99 $19.99
SILENT HILL: Townfall [PS5]
Returning to an island town to ‘put things right’.$49.99 $39.99
Collection of Mana [Nintendo Switch]
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi.$39.99 $1599
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined [Nintendo Switch]
Unravel the mysteries of the past.$59.99 $38.99
Featured Game Review: Mycelarium
Mycelarium takes a concept that sounds almost too simple to be entertaining and turns it into a surprisingly satisfying strategy experience. Developed by PLAN KAPKAN and released on November 3, 2026, this relaxing incremental simulation puts players in control of an expanding fungal network beneath a peaceful forest. Rather than building cities, fighting enemies, or managing armies, your objective is to grow an underground mushroom empire. Starting with a single mushroom, you'll gradually spread through the soil, collect resources, and unlock new abilities that allow your network to flourish. It's an unusual premise, but the combination of exploration, resource management, and steady progression makes Mycelarium an appealing choice for players who enjoy watching small beginnings turn into something much bigger.
Simple and Amazing
The gameplay revolves around expanding your mycelium network through a procedurally generated underground environment. Using a slingshot-style control system, players direct fungal growth toward valuable food deposits and water reservoirs while navigating obstacles like hard soil and stone. Every new branch requires resources, so deciding where to expand becomes an important part of the experience. As your network grows, you can purchase upgrades that improve growth range, water efficiency, soil penetration, and other abilities. Specialized mushroom mutations introduce additional possibilities, while wind-carried spores allow you to establish new growth points farther away. The automation mechanics are particularly appealing, gradually transforming a network that requires constant attention into a more efficient, self-sustaining system.
Lovely Visuals
One of Mycelarium's biggest strengths is its atmosphere. The charming pixel-art visuals create a peaceful forest environment where nature continues moving around your underground activities. Leaves fall, hedgehogs wander across the surface, and trees offer opportunities to gather additional nutrients. There's no traditional combat system or harsh failure mechanic forcing you to rush through objectives. Instead, the game encourages experimentation and exploration at your own pace.
This makes it particularly attractive to fans of idle games, cozy simulations, and casual strategy titles. The progression system also provides a satisfying sense of accomplishment, with each newly discovered resource pocket or unlocked mushroom variety offering another reason to continue expanding.
That said, Mycelarium isn't without shortcomings. Its deliberately relaxed approach means players looking for intense challenges or complex strategic decisions may find the experience a little too straightforward.
Complexity Issues
The basic gameplay loop of expanding, gathering resources, upgrading, and repeating can eventually become repetitive, particularly once automation takes over much of the resource production. Some early player feedback also points to limited late-game content, awkward navigation across increasingly large networks, and performance slowdowns as fungal colonies become more extensive. These issues may be frustrating for players hoping to spend dozens of hours building the ultimate underground ecosystem. However, for those approaching it as a smaller, more casual experience, the relatively simple mechanics are also part of its appeal.
Bottom Line
Overall, Mycelarium is a creative and enjoyable take on the incremental simulation genre, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional farming, city-building, and resource management games. Its greatest achievement is making the slow expansion of a mushroom colony feel rewarding through a combination of exploration, upgrades, and automation. While it may not provide the depth or long-term replayability of larger strategy titles, its peaceful presentation and accessible gameplay give it plenty of charm.
Players who enjoy relaxing progression games and watching interconnected systems gradually come to life will likely find something to appreciate here. Mycelarium proves that an entertaining strategy game doesn't need an elaborate storyline or constant action. Sometimes, growing a network of mushrooms beneath the forest floor is more than enough.
Next Week
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