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Latest Standouts
Recent releases that landed well, newest first, filtered to games with enough reviews to trust the score.
Luminary - "Very Positive" Demo, Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced experience for everyone. Using a unique world and character progression system, explore vast hand-crafted lands together, uncover hidden treasures, level up your town, and push back the darkness with light.
Aug 11, 2026
Korea. IL-2 Series - Korea. IL-2 Series is a next-generation flight simulator set during the Korean War. Climb into the cockpit of early jet fighters and shape the outcome of legendary aerial battles.
Aug 4, 2026
Forsaken Realms: Vahrin's Call - Adventure awaits in this narrative driven fantasy action-RPG. The war-torn city of Vahrin stands before you on the brink of collapse and in desperate need of aid. As a mercenary in search of your next…opportunity, will you answer Vahrin’s Call?
Jul 27, 2026
Infinitevania - A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Jul 24, 2026
Celestial Descends - Celestial beings see mortals as pawns—but you were never meant to exist on destiny's board. Recruit 15 companions, lead them through warring factions and hidden realms in tactical grid combat. Deep build-crafting fuels brain-burning strategy. 30+ hours in Early Access, updated through launch.
Jul 22, 2026
Pass the Fear - PASS THE FEAR is a roguelite bullet-hell shooter. A catastrophic Witch’s Disaster strikes without warning, and chaotic magic forms the ancient Wall of Storms. Its corruption spreads relentlessly across the island. As a demon hunter trapped within, you must find a way to escape before dawn breaks.
Jul 22, 2026
Scarlet Deer Inn - An embroidered dark medieval folk tale. While life in a seemingly ordinary village is all about simple chores and idle gossip, sinister secrets hide below.
Jul 21, 2026
G-Rebels - G-Rebels: An action-packed combat flight sim in a dystopian open world full of intrigue, free exploration and dangerous missions. As part of an elite unit, it is your job to ensure law and order. A secret mission calls everything into question: are you on the right side or part of a conspiracy?
Jul 20, 2026
Pathogenic - You are a disease. Infect the human body as a lone pathogen in this cellular roguelike shooter. Collect organelles to evolve your parasite in a microscopic arms race against your host's immune system. Conquer a beautiful, procedurally generated world of tiny proportions.
Jul 16, 2026
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Headbangers: Rhythm Royale - Headbangers is a light-hearted, Rhythm Battle Royale Game where you and 29 other Pigeons compete against each other, all to complete your quest of claiming the title of Master Headbanger!
Oct 31, 2023
Planes, Bullets and Vodka - Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Dec 13, 2016
Ride 2 - The fastest and most iconic bikes in the world's biggest digital garage!
Oct 7, 2016
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter - Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Jun 10, 2016
Yoku's Island Express - Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!
May 29, 2018
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark - Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!
Apr 30, 2019
Turbo Golf Racing - An action-packed fusion of racing and golf. Traverse across a diverse range of courses, using your car to skilfully putt your ball in the hole. Face off against 7 opponents in Race mode, make every shot count in golf mode, or test your skills against the clock in Time Trials.
Apr 4, 2024
Forza Horizon 4 - Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world.
Mar 9, 2021
Blue Fire - Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Feb 4, 2021
Roundguard - Roundguard is a bouncy dungeon crawler with pinball physics, lots of loot, and a randomized castle full of oddballs. Press your luck against hordes of dangerously cute monsters and challenging roguelike elements in this all-round bouncy adventure!
Mar 13, 2020
Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos - Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Feb 23, 2021
Top Rated
Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.
Handshakes - Take your brain for a walk in Handshakes, a simple yet tricksy sokoban puzzle game. Guide two hands through puzzles designed to stump, not frustrate, so that they may achieve their dream of a warm, firm handshake.
Jan 13, 2023
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 - A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
Nov 11, 2021
Mark of the Ninja - In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Spin Rhythm XD - Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Mar 14, 2023
Dreams of Aether - A collection of dozens of Aether-flavored microgames! Dive into the Dreams of Aether, where everyone is trapped in a never-ending nightmare! Meet some of the strangest characters Aether has to offer!
Apr 1, 2025
Micro Platformer - A minimalistic platformer with a 1x1 tileset. No enemies, no bullets, no lasers. Just sheer platforming.
Apr 21, 2020
Parking Garage Rally Circuit - Retro Arcade Rally Racing... in Parking Garages?!? Precision driving with tight simple controls and arcade physics, all in a Sega Saturn style presentation
Sep 20, 2024
Orbt XL - Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Apr 21, 2017
SLUDGE LIFE 2 - SLUDGE LIFE 2 is the grimiest first-person vandalism sim since the first SLUDGE LIFE—but, like, twice as dense. Explore a huger, weirder, gnarlier open world loaded with secrets, weirdos, jokes, and, of course, plenty of spots to tag.
Jun 27, 2023
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R - Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
May 26, 2015
Bit Blaster XL - Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Jan 22, 2016
Leaf it Alone - Finally, it's that time of the year to clean up this leafy mess. It's been a while since the last time you've done it, so don't waste any second and derust your raking skills!
Oct 30, 2025
