False Hero Steal Their Moves, Master the Fight: Indie Soulslike demo June 4th 2026

Introducing a game six years in the making: this solo-developer’s fast-paced, handcrafted soulslike twists the genre as you steal your enemies’ attacks and chain them into deadly combos of your own

Most soulslikes ask you to dodge, parry, and punish. In False Hero you will take. Launching its free demo on June 4 ahead of Steam Next Fest (June 15-22), False Hero is a retro-styled, fast-paced soulslike adventure with a combat system unlike anything else in the genre. Its defining hook is the ability to steal your enemies’ attacks and chain them into deadly combos, turning every encounter into a puzzle of which skills to equip, when to use them, and how to string it all together. False Hero was developed by a solo developer (Torchlight Studios) over six years(!), who created absolutely every element—art, design, code, animations, and the soundtrack!— and will be published by Ytopia.

PSX Golden Era Inspired JRPG Full Circle Revealed

Humanity is doomed. They fled to the skies in an attempt to outrun their destiny. But what if their destiny is death?

Full Circle, upcoming 2.5HD Indie JRPG based on classics of the PlayStation 1 era of the genre. The game was revealed during the Indie Quest 2026 Showcase and will be playable for the first time later this year at Gamescom.

Bounty Brawl Most Wanted - Round Up Galactic Criminals in the Western Shooter

Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted, the fast-paced co-op western action roguelite shooter from developer Nanuq and publisher Infini Fun, lassos up lucrative fugitives on PC via Steam.

Work solo or in local or online co-op to take down some of the galaxy’s deadliest criminals, with lucrative bounties up for grabs. Choose from one of eight heroes, each with distinct weapons and abilities, featuring a mix of ranged and melee weaponry. Unleash the lasso to grapple around levels, trigger environmental traps, and deal the finishing blow to staggered foes.

The Scroll of Taiwu - Beyond the Dome 1.0 Martial Arts Sandbox RPG on PC

Fifteen regional storylines, revamped tutorial, enhanced visuals, and more arrive in v1.0

The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome, the open-world sandbox RPG delving into ancient Chinese myths and martial arts from developer ConchShip Games, evolves from Early Access to 1.0 with 3.4M players on PC via Steam on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Airport Contraband - Smuggle or Follow the Law in Roguelite Simulator video game

A free debut demo for Airport Contraband, the roguelike simulation game about working as a Customs Officer, is available now and will be featured during Steam Next Fest. Developer and publisher DRAGO Entertainment, the team behind Gas Station Simulator, which has sold more than one million units, would love for you to consider the demo for any “Best of” Steam Next Fest coverage you might have planned

Cottonville - cute & cozy dress-up game with farming and sim on XBox

Cottonville, a cute & cozy dress-up game with farming and sim mechanics is now available on Xbox

Cottonville, previously released on Nintendo Switch consoles and Steam, is finally, now available on Xbox One and Series X/S consoles

OCTOPinbs - Fight Fire with Flair: Social Deduction Game

OCTOPinbs, a firefighting social deception game from co-developers tri-Ace, Lasengle Inc., and publisher Aniplex, adds a pinch of pizzazz to the firefighting perils on PC via Steam with the addition of new skins, emotes and stylized gear in today’s COSTUME2 DLC update.

OCTOPinbs owners can download the free DLC here, and aspiring firefighters can purchase the game with a limited-time 20% launch discount until Mon, May 25, 2026.

Kidbash - Super Legend coming to PC

Kidbash - Super Legend nostalgic roguelike action-platformer’s claymation-style characters, diorama-like world...

Get ready to rise, rebuild, and rediscover what it means to be a hero. During BITSummit in Kyoto, Japan, publisher Acclaim, Inc. announced that Kidbash: Super Legend, the nostalgic roguelike action-platformer developed by Indonesian indie studios Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, will be published by Acclaim and released on Steam and consoles in early 2027.

Shipping Store Simulator 2037 - Manage a Robotic Delivery Service Video game

A new demo for Shipping Store Simulator 2037, the futuristic logistics and delivery simulator from developer PLAYSTROM and publisher SayGames, will debut in advance of Steam Next Fest. We invite you to start building your robotic shipment empire

Run a package pickup point in the futuristic city of Cranelock, hiring and taking care of your robotic employees. They’ll sort deliveries and get customers their shipments, while you make sure they are operating smoothly and keep supplies in stock.

Gravelord 1.0 video game release sepulchre-shaking boomer shooter on Steam PC

1.0 launch of GRAVELORD, the sepulchre-shaking boomer shooter from Fatbot. A brand new trailer celebrating the launch.

GRAVELORD, the retro-inspired boomer shooter, is officially launching into 1.0 on May 21, 2026. PC gamers can now dive into this adrenaline-pumping FPS adventure featuring fast-paced action, hand-crafted levels, and a touch of dark fantasy humour.