New on Steam. Survival MMO with open world takes lead of most exciting time in recent months

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This week, join us as we delve into the spotlight series focusing on highly anticipated new games on Steam! The upcoming scene is set for an unconventional flair, with a surge of debut titles from prominent publishers. In a strategic move, independent developers have chosen to postpone their launches to minimize competition with the multitude of demos from the Steam Next Festival kicking off tonight.

Release of the week: Dune: Awakening (June 10, 2025)

Dune: Awakening – An Online Action Game:

Dune: Awakening offers a unique blend of survival and MMO experiences, transporting players to the desert planet of Arrakis.

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Ever since this game transitioned to paid early access, I’ve noticed a consistent surge in player count day by day. Yesterday, we smashed the record with an astonishing 117,087 gamers playing at the same time!

  1. Dune: Awakening on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-58416

Most important releases on Steam: June 9-16, 2025

June 10th

MindsEye

MindsEye is an action-adventure game, modeled after Grand Theft Auto, creatively spearheaded by a team that includes one of the original series’ co-creators. The game promises to immerse players in slightly futuristic, cyberpunk settings and deliver a visually captivating experience.

As a gamer hyped up for next week’s release, I can’t help but feel uneasy about the sudden departures of key team members from the studio just days before our big day. The news surrounding this project has been a bit confusing lately, so I’m eagerly counting down the hours until Tuesday to see what unfolds.

  1. MindsEye on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-58236

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition

Tomorrow marks the launch of an upgraded version, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition, which is essentially a polished re-release of the well-loved action game from 2011. The initial version has received a high approval rating of 92% on Steam.

  1. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-58180

June 12th

Ertugrul of Ulukayin (early access)

Ertugrul of Ulukayin is an exhilarating blend of action, adventure, and role-playing games that transports us back to 13th-century Turkey. This game promises an engrossing narrative, thrilling combat mechanics, and stealthy maneuvers for accomplishing missions.

  1. Ertugrul of Ulukayin on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-56959

Hellbreak (early access)

In simple terms, Hellbreak blends First-Person Shooter (FPS) gameplay with Survival Arena style. Players engage in intense battles against countless adversaries on confined terrains. They can choose from a vast array of firearms as well as spells, curses, and blessings to aid them in combat.

  1. Hellbreak on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-58270

Heroes of Valor (early access)

Heroes of Valor is an online team-based shooter game, offering a humorous take on World War II. The game features a playful vibe, boasting multiple character classes and vehicles, reminiscent of the style found in Battlefield Heroes. Its visuals are cartoonish, reflecting its inspiration from this classic title.

  1. Heroes of Valor on Steam

Stellar Blade

Among this week’s significant launches, it’s clear that Stellar Blade, the adaptation of the popular action game from last year on PlayStation 5, is not to be missed. Our editor found the console version truly remarkable, earning it a rating of 9 out of 10.

  1. Stellar Blade Review – Action, Existentialism, and Androids
  2. Stellar Blade on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-58098

Train Valley Origins

In simple terms, Train Valley Origins is a new addition to a well-loved collection of strategy and logic games where you engage in puzzle-solving related to designing railway networks.

  1. Train Valley Origins on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-58238

Vilde

On the contrary, Vilde is a first-person shooter game inspired by Norse mythology, where you’ll face waves of adversaries across three distinct battlefields. As you progress, your character will gain levels and you’ll have the opportunity to craft personalized builds that suit your preferred combat strategies.

  1. Vilde on Steam

Wizard of Legend 2

On Thursday, the action game sequel, Wizard of Legend 2, will depart from its early access phase. This is a follow-up title where you engage in combat, armed with an impressive collection of spells.

Initial release was warmly appreciated, boasting a 91% positive rating on Steam, however, its successor didn’t generate the same level of enthusiasm, with just 65% positive feedback. We’re eager to discover whether the 1.0 update will help improve the situation.

  1. Wizard of Legend 2 on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-57058

June 13th

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic

In the newest addition to the popular horror game franchise, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, you find yourself delving into a chilling warehouse setting. Your objective is to steer clear of an intricate and highly aggressive endoskeleton that boasts shape-shifting abilities.

  1. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-56659

Prometheus Wept (early access)

In a post-apocalyptic setting, Prometheus Wept unfolds as a strategic, turn-based role-playing game. It portrays a future where humanity had reached its zenith due to the fusion of computers into all facets of life. However, this prosperity was short-lived when a virus ravaged these systems, leading to civilization’s downfall.

  1. Prometheus Wept

The Alters

The intriguing title, “The Alters,” is the most recent production from the acclaimed developers, 11 bit Studios, best known for creating the captivating “Frostpunk” series. This game artfully blends adventure and strategy, immersing us in the role of Jan Dolski, an astronaut who must craft multiple versions of himself to endure on a strange extraterrestrial world.

  1. The Alters on Steam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-57599

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2025-06-09 13:32