{"id":28206,"date":"2026-03-02T14:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=28206"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:43:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:43:33","slug":"weekly-update-on-pc-games-featuring-marathon-slay-the-spire-2-an-anticipated-disco-inspired-rpg-and-a-monastic-garden-mystery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=28206","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Update on PC Games: Featuring Marathon, Slay The Spire 2, an Anticipated Disco-Inspired RPG, and a Monastic Garden Mystery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/weekly-update-on-pc-games-featuring-marathon-slay-the-spire-2-an-anticipated-disco-inspired-rpg-and-a-monastic-garden-mystery.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/weekly-update-on-pc-games-featuring-marathon-slay-the-spire-2-an-anticipated-disco-inspired-rpg-and-a-monastic-garden-mystery.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/weekly-update-on-pc-games-featuring-marathon-slay-the-spire-2-an-anticipated-disco-inspired-rpg-and-a-monastic-garden-mystery-1.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n### This Week&#8217;s New PC Game Releases<\/p>\n<p>This week is packed with exciting new PC game releases, from innovative life sims to intense shooters. The gaming landscape has seen a surge in titles that promise to capture the interest of players across various genres. Here\u2019s a look at some noteworthy releases:<\/p>\n<p>#### 1. **The Abbess&#8217; Garden**<br \/>\nIn **[The Abbess&#8217; Garden](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3411970\/The_Abbess_Garden\/)**, players step into the shoes of a 17th-century peasant tasked with restoring a botanical sanctuary. This life simulation game not only provides a relaxing experience but also hides secrets waiting to be uncovered among the flora.<\/p>\n<p>#### 2. **Sad God**<br \/>\nVenture into peril in **[Sad God](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/4201580\/SAD_GOD\/)**, where players must navigate a dangerous shaft filled with threats. Touch orbs to gain power, but be wary of the rising lava as it threatens your survival.<\/p>\n<p>#### 3. **The Legend of Khiimori**<br \/>\nExplore the vast terrains of 13th-century Mongolia in **[The Legend of Khiimori](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2697000\/The_Legend_of_Khiimori\/)**, an open-world courier game that has recently launched in early access. Prepare for challenging horseback expeditions across this historical landscape.<\/p>\n<p>#### 4. **Esoteric Ebb**<br \/>\nDive into mystery in **[Esoteric Ebb](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2057760\/Esoteric_Ebb\/)**, a single-player CRPG inspired by Disco Elysium. As a cleric, players will investigate a curious explosion at a teashop amidst political tensions.<\/p>\n<p>#### 5. **Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered**<br \/>\nFor fans of classic gaming, **[Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3747730\/Legacy_of_Kain_Defiance_Remastered\/)** brings back the beloved dark fantasy action-adventure series. This remaster allows players to experience the gripping narrative once more.<\/p>\n<p>#### 6. **Humanica**<br \/>\nUnleash your creativity in **[Humanica](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2112740\/Humanica\/)**, where players can edit landscapes and build their prehistoric city from scratch, promising a unique city-building experience.<\/p>\n<p>#### 7. **Luxman Moonlit Market**<br \/>\nExperience the charm of a night market in **[Luxman Moonlit Market](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3642440\/Luxman_Moonlit_Market\/)**, which features whimsical art inspired by Fleischer cartoons.<\/p>\n<p>#### 8. **Scott Pilgrim EX**<br \/>\nHit the streets in **[Scott Pilgrim EX](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2640950\/Scott_Pilgrim_EX\/)**, a side-scrolling brawler based on the popular comic book series, packed with action and nostalgia.<\/p>\n<p>#### 9. **Slay the Spire 2**<br \/>\nThe much-anticipated sequel, **[Slay the Spire 2](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2868840\/Slay_the_Spire_2\/)**, has arrived in early access. This roguelite deckbuilder builds on its predecessor&#8217;s success with new mechanics and strategies.<\/p>\n<p>#### 10. **Card Cultivation**<br \/>\nIn **[Card Cultivation](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2963600\/Card_Cultivation\/)**, players explore a world inspired by Chinese mythology, blending elements of storytelling and strategy akin to Cultist Simulator.<\/p>\n<p>#### 11. **Planet of Lana II**<br \/>\nSolve puzzles in a beautifully crafted world in **[Planet of Lana II](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2997230\/Planet_of_Lana_II\/)**, a thoughtful game that follows a young girl and her pet as they embark on a journey to save their world.<\/p>\n<p>#### 12. **Age of Barbarians Chronicles**<br \/>\nExperience action-packed gameplay in **[Age of Barbarians Chronicles](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1753500\/Age_of_Barbarians_Chronicles\/)**, a title that takes players back to the wild, primal days of barbarian legends.<\/p>\n<p>#### 13. **Here Comes The Swarm**<br \/>\nIn **[Here Comes The Swarm](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3052730\/Here_Comes_The_Swarm\/)**, players manage an RTS as they deploy troops, build outposts, and face off against overwhelming hordes of enemies, all while benefiting from a unique pause feature.<\/p>\n<p>#### 14. **Marathon**<br \/>\nBungie&#8217;s **[Marathon](https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/weekly-update-on-pc-games-featuring-marathon-slay-the-spire-2-an-anticipated-disco-inspired-rpg-and-a-monastic-garden-mystery.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/weekly-update-on-pc-games-featuring-marathon-slay-the-spire-2-an-anticipated-disco-inspired-rpg-and-a-monastic-garden-mystery.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Happy this week all! Some weeks, I do a couple of paragraphs of preamble before listing the new PC releases, but this week, there is no time, for the videogames are many, curious and capacious. Bungie&#8217;s latest shooter and the return of Spire are among the larger drops in a deluge that makes me yearn for the quieter, pre-broadband  period when the global economy could only support one videogame a month, and they were all delivered to your PC by horse and cart. Without further ado, FEED THE MAW.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/this-week-in-pc-games-marathon-slay-the-spire-2-a-promising-disco-like-rpg-and-a-medieval-garden-mystery\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28207,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28206"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28206\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=28206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=28206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}