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.
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, 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Artificial Extinction 2 is a hybrid of RTS, tower defense, and FPS where you command from above and fight on the front lines. Build and upgrade turrets, deploy drones and artillery, and adapt to relentless enemy infantry swarms and deadly Mech classes. Each battle tests your strategy and reflexes across diverse environments, with survival time tracked on global leaderboards.
Artificial Extinction 2 launches June 10 on Steam.
Built over 5 years by a solo developer, Artificial Extinction 2 is a Tower Defense / RTS / FPS hybrid where players defend a futuristic military base against massive waves of adaptive AI machines while racing to decrypt alien technology before extraction arrives.
Players can seamlessly switch between top-down RTS command and first-person combat at any time, allowing them to lean into strategy, base building, or direct action depending on their preferred playstyle.
Build defensive networks, command vehicles and drones, call artillery strikes, manage resources, unlock technologies, and fight directly on the battlefield during large-scale cinematic battles filled with explosions, collapsing defenses, and chaotic last-second victories.
The game is designed to create intense emergent “battle story” moments that make for exciting videos and streams.
Features:
• Tower Defense / RTS / FPS hybrid gameplay
• Massive cinematic battles against swarms of AI enemies
• Switch instantly between RTS command and FPS combat
• Build defenses, manage resources, and unlock technologies
• Endless mode + challenge modifiers
• Steam leaderboards
• Fully localized into 11+ languages
• Solo developer passion project built over 5 years
Campaign & Replayability:
Experience 10 handcrafted levels, each with unique terrain and tactical challenges. Replay to face new enemy attack patterns, resource layouts, and survival challenges. Every victory unlocks new ways to play.
Whether you’re into strategic planning, intense FPS battles, or tower defense survival, Artificial Extinction 2 delivers a fresh, high-stakes fight every time you play.
Perfect sushi requires premium ingredients, dedicated training, and an unbeatable will! Master chef skills to increase the sushi’s base stats and decorate the charming derby stars with over 40 flavorful toppings, offering unique fishy abilities for dynamic situations. Cheer the sushi on to grant speed boosts and encourage them to dodge customers’ chopsticks. Claim first place in a race of life-or-death (of the sushi!)
Land on a procedurally generated asteroid, and begin carving out rocks and metal with your mining beam. Use a vacuum to help collect and steer the materials into collectors. Begin assembling machines to unlock new upgrades, and venture further into an asteroid to discover out of this world resources.
Start the first steps of an advanced automation operation in deep space, set to a chilled-out soundtrack with no timers nor fail states, encouraging experimentation as you forge an interstellar trail forward for humanity.
Our new Kickstarter campaign will expand the world of Neo Babylon with new stories, new tools, and new ways to fight for your community.
ABOUT SUBVERSION:
Subversion is a cyberpunk fantasy tabletop roleplaying game about communities surviving, resisting, and reshaping life in the near-future city of Neo Babylon. The core rulebook is already published and being played around the world. Now, Fragging Unicorns Games is expanding the system with five new books designed to deepen play, broaden player agency, and bring more stories to life at the table.
Run your mall. Open new stores, sign contracts with leading brands, hire teammates, and meet customer needs. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your mall.
This is a first-person simulation game where you step into the role of a shopping mall owner.
Work alone or with friends to expand your humble mall into a huge shopping mall.
Position smarter than you shoot. Stack rule-breaking upgrades into absurdly powerful runs. An arcade roguelite where Geometry Wars meets Vampire Survivors, and the playfield itself is your weapon.
Catch, breed, and admire! The Aquarium is available to try for free on PC
The Aquarium is heading to PC and consoles, offering a relaxing game that combines an aquarist simulator with adventure and exploration of the underwater world. The player can catch rare fish specimens with their own hands and collect beautiful corals. Since May 13, everyone can check out the free demo of The Aquarium on PC. The game will be released in 2026 in Early Access on PC. Later on, The Aquarium will also be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Embrace your inner vampire during a Free Weekend for V Rising, a Survival Action RPG, on Steam. The event begins May 14 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PT) and runs through May 18 at 10:00 AM (PT).
For a limited time, players can step into the haunting world of V Rising at no cost, exploring its gothic landscapes and experiencing the full game alongside friends.
Join over 6 million vampires in the night. Hunt for blood, build a gothic castle worthy of your legend, and bask in the moonlight like the creature you were always meant to be. Whether you're fresh from the grave or a seasoned night stalker, there’s never been a better time to rise.
Airport Baggage Simulator is a first-person simulation game in which you automate baggage
handling in an airport terminal.
Airport Baggage Simulator puts you behind the scenes of a busy airport as the new hire of CEO
Günther Gewinn. Inspect, weigh, sticker-check and X-ray suitcases on departures to JFK, AMS,
DEL, RCE and more — then unlock the machines that automate every step. After your first terminal,
the game opens up: you earn an apartment, take on new jobs in different terminals governed by a
system of benefits and burdens, and keep stacking unlocks across runs.
Weapon-building metroidvania Clockwork Ambrosia, which finally launched on PC after 14 years of development...
Clockwork Ambrosia is a steampunk fusion of metroidvania and weapon-building 2D shooter. Players pull on the goggles of airship pilot Iris to combat an army of deadly robots and monsters. Experiment with a range of rule-breaking weapon mods and armors to take on this wild adventure
A rowdy Prologue for Roadhouse Simulator, the action-packed biker bar management simulator and prequel to the two million unit-selling hit Gas Station Simulator, will be served on PC via Steam on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. We’d love to sneak you in the back door of the biker bar before it opens
Prologue serves as an introductory taste of Roadhouse Simulator. Step off of a tattered bus after a cross-country trip, and saddle up as the bouncer at a tough-as-nails bar on the legendary Route 66. Take a first peek into the backstory of Gas Station Simulator’s venerable Uncle by keeping the drinks flowing and rowdy patrons in check - by any means necessary
A free demo of Storm Horse Simulator, a relaxing simulator with
adventure and light survival elements, has been available on PC
since May 6.
Players can explore an open world of wild horses and
charming lands. The full game will release on PC in 2026, with
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow.
DAICE is a sci-fi roguelite turn-based strategy game where players command an evolving AI Core, customize spacecraft, and use dice-powered combat systems to build devastating tactical synergies across replayable roguelite runs.
DAICE is a unique merge of turn-based dice-powered combat with inventory management, a roguelite where you control an evergrowing AI Core. Purchase and pilot unique spaceships, load your dice into weapons and systems, and unleash devastating combos and shape your own strategy-driven story.
NetEase Games today announced that Racing Master, the mobile racing game developed in collaboration with Codemasters, is now officially available on iOS, Android, and PC emulator.
Featuring over 100 officially licensed vehicles recreated through 1:1 real-world scanning, faithfully reproduced world-famous real racing circuits and iconic city street tracks from across the globe, as well as authentic driving sounds recorded from real vehicles, Racing Master delivers a truly immersive and realistic racing experience
Europe, North America, the Middle East, and North Africa players can now download and play Racing Master via the App Store, Google Play or PC Emulator
Lost Twins 2 launches on Nintendo Switch, the charming and brain-teasing puzzle-platformer that has already captured hearts on other platforms. Nintendo players can join siblings Abi and Ben on a magical journey filled with shifting tiles, phoenixes, and beautifully hand-crafted worlds, now enhanced with exciting new water-level gameplay for a deeper, more immersive experience.
Blending heartfelt storytelling, whimsical visuals, and clever puzzle design, Lost Twins 2 invites players into a mysterious world of cooperation, curiosity, and courage. Designed for both solo play and local co-op, the game offers a warm, family-friendly adventure perfect for players of all ages.
WheelMates, the co-op adventure where two drivers guide tiny RC cars through the secret-riddled house of an eccentric missing scientist from developer FireVolt, puts the pedal to the metal plastic in its first public demo opening the garage area, available today on Steam.
Following the first playtest earlier this year, the doors to the mysterious scientist’s house open up for a public demo, accessible to everyone without waiting. After learning the controls and using the first power-ups in the Kitchen, explore the Garage. This big, open space full of hidden paths offers new tools to use, and more secrets to discover. Unleash gear like magnet grab and rope swing to solve puzzles together, find secret areas, and discover the whereabouts of the professor.
The highly anticipated title will launch digitally as planned on May 19, 2026, ensuring players worldwide can dive into the next evolution of the iconic shoot-’em-up franchise without delay.
Due to ongoing global manufacturing and logistics constraints, the physical edition will shift to August 11th, 2026. ININ Games emphasises that this decision was made to maintain the highest production standards and product quality.
Experience the thrill of the 1990s with Race Jam - an action packed arcade-style racing game! Featuring retro-inspired tracks, high speed gameplay and an authentic throwback vibe. Race Jam: Exhilarating 90's Arcade Racing like you remember, But BETTER
Hack-and-Slash “SoulQuest” Vows Retribution Against the Gods Today on PC
SoulQuest, the stylish hack-and-slash action adventure by TomasJPereyra and publisher Indie.io, banishes gods in the name of love on PC via Steam today, as revealed during the Latin American Games Showcase at Gamescom Latam.
Wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin‘s first premium DLC The Artist of Brimhaven launches May 7th 2026
Get the base game free for one week on Epic Games Store
An exciting DLC for their acclaimed and 100,000-selling wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin with its first premium expansion The Artist of Brimhaven. Due May 7th, this premium DLC will add at least 5 hours of brand new story content revolving around you, a new district, and fresh starts.
KIBORG: Descent, the paid DLC for 2025’s fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat from developer Sobaka Studio, burrows through new depths now on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Dwellers can pick up KIBORG: Descent for a 10% launch week discount on all platforms for $8.99, along with KIBORG at 35% off.
Freshly bruised and battered from his stint on the deadly game show The Last Ticket, protagonist Morgan Lee thought he earned his freedom. Dazed by endless cycles of violence, he realizes the key to salvation lies within the hidden depths of the Omega-201 tower he’s imprisoned in. Can Morgan entrust old adversaries to vanquish looming threats in his way?
Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted, the fast-paced co-op action roguelite shooter from developer Nanuq and publisher Infini Fun, lassos up lucrative fugitives on Thursday, May 28 2026 on Steam for PC.
Work solo or in local or online co-op to take down some of the galaxy’s deadliest criminals, each with rich bounties on their heads to claim. Use each of the eight heroes’ distinct weapons and abilities, with a mixture of ranged and melee weaponry available.
Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike set on a tiny board with higher stakes. Master tactical twists and discover crazy, rule-bending gambits through unique tile and piece combinations. Face challenging bosses and experience the different ways you can break traditional chess
Enter the wild world of Gambonanza, where traditional chess has been
reimagined into a snackable, strategy-packed roguelike adventure!
Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike, set on a tiny board with
higher stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings and discover
new rule-bending Gambits, tile and piece
combinations.
Explore an abandoned children’s facility and uncover its haunting secrets
Skunx Games, founded by Winston van Graafeiland, creator of the popular Horror Skunx YouTube channel, has today released its psychological horror game, Dark Pals: The 1st Floor on Steam, priced at €6.70 - $6.70 - £5.99, with a 20% launch discount available.
In Dark Pals: The 1st Floor, players can explore an abandoned children’s mental health facility where they will solve puzzles, encounter unsettling characters, and uncover the eerie mysteries that lay within its walls.
Live-action dating simulation game Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha will launch worldwide on Thursday, April 30th for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch via the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. A bundle including the original game Love Too Easily will also be released simultaneously.
Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha is a real-life dating simulation game in which the protagonist loses everything in a hit-and-run accident while making a delivery - and is then scammed by the only friend he ever trusted. With nowhere else to go, he finds himself running a pocha - a Korean-style street bar - where he encounters five unique and captivating women.
