9 February 2026

Steam Has a Perfect Gift for Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Sims 4 Fans on February 13

By newsgame

My Valentine’s weeks have remained booked and busy for my entire adult life. The holiday week brings me a unique joy—the kind that thrives on overcomitment. If I’m not knee-deep into Galentine’s Day festivities with my girlfriends, it’s date nights with my husband, themed playlists, carefully chosen outfits, cleverly themed parties, and activities that border on excessive. Cutting corners on celebrations has never been an option. This same obsession goes into meticulously picking the video games I spend time on during this very busy week. I recent years, my choice has been Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Sims.

These games meet me at the intersection of romance and ritual. The Sims has long encouraged players to treat love like a system that completes the gameplay experience: a home to be curated, a family to control, and a story to be tailored until it feels just right. Baldur’s Gate 3’s romances, meanwhile, lean into devotion of a different kind: bad decisions, dangerous intimacy, and relationships forged in places that are anything but cozy. Both franchises, strangely enough, are united in the idea that love doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s shaped by space, mood, and perhaps a little bit of chaos.

So when Steam quietly lines up something tailor-made for fans of both The Sims and Baldur’s Gate 3 just in time for Valentine’s week, it immediately jeopardizes all my plans. On February 13, players will be able to explore the first few moments of a game that unites Baldur’s Gate 3’s darkest romances with The Sims 4’s design freedom. And that inspires me to, for the first time in my adult life, not have set plans rule my Valentine’s Day week.

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The Wait is Finally Over: My Eerie Lair’s Demo Releases on Steam on February 13

I’ve been following My Eerie Lair’s development closely, and to think that I will get to experience the game that’s been on my mind hands-on soon makes Friday almost impossible to wait for. On their Discord channel, the devs at Bad Vices Games have confirmed that My Eerie Lair’s demo will finally drop on February 13, 2026, on Steam.

For many of us who adore dark cozy games, My Eerie Lair should be at the top of must-play lists for 2026. The announcement comes at the cruelest time: a week in advance to avoid keeping fans waiting, but just far enough to leave us aching.

My Eerie Lair Gloomling Demo Announcement February 13

What is My Eerie Lair?

Have you ever wondered, “Is there a game that marries The Sims with Baldur’s Gate 3 out there?” No? Well, you should start wondering because your non-existent dreams are about to come true. My Eerie Lair is a cozy game with many dark twists, and uses its tonal gravity as both the punchline and the hook.

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Unlock, Furnish, Seduce: My Eerie Lair is a furnishing game fueled by Victor’s attempts to win Mary’s heart. Victor, a vampire who lives in a brooding castle, has fallen in love with Mary, a rebellious 23-year-old woman. Instead of chocolates and flowers, however, he decides to kidnap her. It’s up to you to correct his insane plan and woo Mary by making his castle her dream home.
Two Modes: Story Mode will let you live on the edge of your seat as you go through the castle grounds, unlock new furniture, and learn how Mary and Victor’s story unfolds. Sandbox Mode lets you sit back, relax, and design to your heart’s content. Think of it as a loop of The Sims’ Build Mode.

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Why My Eerie Lair Is The Perfect Gift for Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Sims Fans on Steam

Who’s That Character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

Who’s That Character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

Easy (7.5s)Medium (5.0s)Hard (2.5s)Permadeath (2.5s)

The Perfect Vibes for Valentine’s Day

Some games feel like a bouquet of red roses. My Eerie Lair feels like a handwritten love letter sealed with black wax. The demo leans hard into gothic romance: candlelit rooms, deliberate stillness, and an atmosphere that feels curated rather than chaotic. It scratches the same itch as meticulously designing a Sims household while secretly craving the moody intimacy of a Baldur’s Gate 3 camp conversation when you’re about to trigger a romance scene.

My Eerie Lair Victor and Mary Trailer Screenshot

A Sneak Peek

Sneak peek is underselling it. This demo is a tease. While My Eerie Lair isn’t set to release until Q3, the Steam demo offers enough to establish its tone, mechanics, and obsession potential. It’s not trying to give everything away. Instead, it invites players to linger: experimenting with systems, absorbing the atmosphere, and imagining what this eerie little world could become once it’s fully unlocked. That restraint works in its favor. Much like a good slow-burn romance, My Eerie Lair knows when to hold back, leaving players with just enough to make the wait feel intentional rather than frustrating.

Victor Was Tailor-Made for Astarion Fans

Some character archetypes simply transcend games, and Victor fits neatly into the same category as Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion. He’s a charismatic, morally complicated figure who thrives on mystery and just enough danger to make things interesting. There’s a theatricality to him that feels deliberate, a presence designed to appeal to players who appreciate characters with sharp edges and softer underbellies.

For fans who found themselves deeply invested in BG3’s companions not just as party members, but as personalities, Victor’s energy feels immediately familiar. It’s less about direct comparison and more about shared sensibilities: drama, allure, and the promise of depth beneath the surface. Also, it helps that he looks the part.

It’s Free

The demo is free. On Steam. During Valentine’s week. With vibes this specific.

At a time when players are juggling packed backlogs and increasingly expensive commitments, a polished, atmospheric demo that costs nothing to try feels like a small but meaningful gift. Whether players spend ten minutes or lose an entire evening to it, My Eerie Lair asks only for curiosity and aims to reward it tenfold. For The Sims fans, Baldur’s Gate 3 devotees, and anyone looking for something a little indulgent this Valentine’s Day, this is an easy yes.