New on Steam. More than a million players have been waiting for this war strategy

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Hey there, fellow gaming enthusiast! This week is a treasure trove for us as we delve into the latest releases gracing Steam’s platform. The last few weeks saw a bit of a holdback from many game companies, concerned about competing with major events and the Steam Next Festival. But now that those events have passed, developers and publishers are eagerly unleashing their creations onto the gaming world!

The release of the week is Broken Arrow (June 19, 2025)

Broken Arrow is a contemporary war strategy game, following in the footsteps of the legendary World in Conflict and the widely acclaimed Wargame series. Early builds of the game have left a strong impact, indicating that it could be one of the standout titles in its genre for the year.

Over a million individuals have added Broken Arrow to their Steam wishlists, making it a clear pick for our featured game of the week.

  1. Broken Arrow on Steam

The most important releases on Steam, June 16-22, 2025

June 16th

Cast n Chill

Cast n’ Chill is a laid-back blend of clicker and simulator that unfolds the tale of a fisherman. This game offers the flexibility for leisurely engagement, where you occasionally catch up with your character, as well as immersive, interactive gameplay reminiscent of more conventional games.

  1. Cast n Chill on Steam

GEX Trilogy

The GEX Trilogy represents a compilation that includes enhanced editions of the initial three games from the well-known platformer series, which were initially launched in the 90s.

  1. GEX Trilogy on Steam

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Godslayer Arena (early access)

Godslayer Arena plans to adopt a Diablo-esque hack’n’slash format using an auto-battler gameplay style. Instead of actively navigating through monsters in dungeons, the main character will do so autonomously, leaving us to select suitable spells for him as we go along.

  1. Godslayer Arena on Steam

House Builder: Architecture Edition

This week, I’m super stoked about the new expansion for my favorite game, House Builder! It’s called the Mechitecture Edition, and it’s giving me the chance to transform old planes, trains, and boats into dream homes. Can’t wait to get started!

  1. House Builder: Mechitecture Edition on Steam

Nightmare Frontier (early access)

In simple terms, Nightmare Frontier is a strategic turn-based game that takes place in a fantastical Wild West setting, developed by Ice Code Games, creators of Hard West 2 (with an 81% positive rating on Steam) and Rogue Waters (also with an 80% positive rating on Steam).

  1. Nightmare Frontier on Steam

June 17rd

After Inc: Revival (early access)

In the game “After Inc: Revival,” players find themselves tasked with an intriguing challenge – restoring civilization from its ruins following a devastating zombie outbreak.

Here’s a fresh take on that text: The newest video game comes straight from NDemic Creations, the team behind the critically acclaimed Plague Inc: Evolved, which boasts an impressive 94% positive rating on Steam.

  1. After Inc: Revival on Steam

Crime Simulator

Crime Simulator is essentially a game where you get to live the role of a professional thief, courtesy of the CookieDev studio, known for their hit Thief Simulator 2, which boasts an impressive 89% positive review rating on Steam.

  1. Crime Simulator on Steam

Date Everything!

Experience the quirky charm of “Date Everything!” – a playful dating simulation that introduces an offbeat concept: instead of pursuing human love interests, you’ll find yourself wooing everyday household appliances like your trusty refrigerator or efficient vacuum cleaner!

  1. Date Everything! on Steam

FBC: Firebreak

Is it expected that the launch of FBC: Firebreak, a cooperative first-person shooter created by Remedy studio, will be a significant occurrence?

  1. FBC: Firebreak on Steam

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die

As a devoted gaming enthusiast, I’ve recently found myself captivated by “Lost in Random: The Eternal Die,” an exhilarating first-person isometric action-adventure that seamlessly blends hack & slash and roguelike gameplay mechanics. This intriguing title owes a significant debt to the esteemed “Hades” series, offering an immersive gaming experience that’s hard to resist!

  1. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die on Steam

Nitro Gen Omega (early access)

Nitro Gen Omega is a tactical role-playing game that features a turn-based battle system and is set within a post-apocalyptic landscape. You’ll navigate this world with the help of a mechanical combat vehicle.

  1. Nitro Gen Omega on Steam

SCUM

This week, I’m wrapping up the seven-year journey that’s been my time with SCUM, an intense multiplayer survival game developed by the talented minds at Gamepires studio.

The Early Access version was warmly received – it has 75% positive reviews on Steam.

  1. SCUM on Steam

Songs of Conquest: Roots

Enthusiasts of the game Songs of Conquest, a turn-based fantasy strategy title, are buzzing with anticipation for the arrival of the Roots expansion. This upcoming downloadable content will introduce a fresh faction to the game, comprising intelligent colonies of plants, mushrooms, and remains of fallen characters.

  1. Songs of Conquest: Roots on Steam

Soulstone Survivors

On Thursday, the initial release of Soulstone Survivors is scheduled, a game featuring elements from both Role-Playing Games (RPG) and Roguelikes, heavily inspired by Vampire Survivors.

The Early Access version turned out to be a big success – it has 91% positive reviews on Steam.

  1. Soulstone Survivors on Steam

TRON: Catalyst

TRON: Catalyst is an exhilarating game set within the universe of the renowned film series, and we’re thrilled about it primarily due to its creators.

  1. TRON: Catalyst on Steam

Ultra Mega Cats (Early Access)

In Ultra Mega Cats, you’ll navigate through a team-based shooter scenario, controlling anthropomorphic felines who are equipped with advanced weaponry in a sci-fi setting. This is their newest creation, following the success of titles like Fort Solis.

  1. Ultra Mega Cats on Steam

Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce

Tomorrow, the highly-acclaimed strategy title, Victoria 3, will get its Charters of Commerce expansion pack. This additional content will broaden the trading aspect, introduce corporate bylaws, monopolistic opportunities, premium goods, and diplomatic accords.

  1. Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce on Steam

Wartorn (early access)

The strategic fantasy game, Wartorn, appears captivating. It takes inspiration significantly from the esteemed Myth series, which means it’s designed to focus on intimate battles where each individual unit plays a crucial role. Furthermore, the game places considerable importance on incorporating physics into its mechanics.

Instead, the game isn’t merely a copy of the renowned series by Bungie studio. It introduces unique features such as roguelike elements and a magical system that revolves around manipulating elements and their effects on the surroundings.

  1. Wartorn on Steam

June 18th

Crown Gambit

In essence, Crown Gambit combines elements of Role-Playing Games (RPGs) and card games. You’ll find yourself commanding a band of paladins, striving to restore order in a mystical realm plagued by chaos. The gameplay primarily revolves around strategic turn-based combat encounters and critical decisions that significantly influence the narrative’s unfolding events.

  1. Crown Gambit on Steam

Dustwind: Resistance

In the meantime, we find ourselves with Dustwind: Resistance, a strategic role-playing game that unfolds in a post-apocalyptic era. This game emphasizes intense real-time combat, offering players the flexibility to momentarily halt the action if needed.

This is a continuation of Dustwind from 2018, which has 74% positive reviews on Steam.

  1. Dustwind: Resistance on Steam

Kindergarten 3

In simpler terms, “Kindergarten 3” represents the latest addition to a series of adventure games that carries a witty, yet ominous tone. It narrates the unusual happenings at a kindergarten, where children’s misadventures often lead to gruesome mishaps.

  1. Kindergarten 3 on Steam

Netherworld Covenant (early access)

In essence, the Netherworld Covenant stands out as an action role-playing game that merges hack-and-slash combat with traits from roguelike and soulslike genres. What makes this game particularly intriguing is that players won’t have to confront the relentless enemy swarms solo. Instead, they can call upon the spirits of fallen comrades to assist in battle.

  1. Netherworld Covenant on Steam

Still Awakens the Deep: Siren’s Rest

On Wednesday, we’ll also delve into “Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest,” an expansion to last year’s stellar horror game. In this DLC, we’ll assume the role of a diver who aims to uncover the truth behind the calamity that befell the drilling platform from the main game.

  1. Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest on Steam

June 19th

Architect Life: A House Design Simulator

In “Architect Life: A House Design Simulator,” you’ll get a taste of what it’s like to be an architect, as the name implies. Your job in this game is to create different homes from the ground up, overseeing each structure’s construction process.

  1. Architect Life: A House Design Simulator on Steam

Chinese Frontiers

In simple terms, “Chinese Frontiers” is a historical simulation game set in ancient China, where you assume the role of a builder constructing the Great Wall. This captivating creation was brought to life by the talented team at SolidGames, hailing from Poland.

  1. Chinese Frontiers on Steam

Evercore Heroes (early access)

As a gamer, I’d put it this way: “Evercore Heroes isn’t about head-to-head battles with other players; instead, it’s all about teaming up with others to conquer monstrous dungeons first and take down the final boss together.

  1. Evercore Heroes on Steam

Guards II: Chaos in Hell

In the game titled “Guards II: Turmoil in the Underworld“, you’ll navigate a tactical role-playing experience with turn-based combat and charming pixel art visuals. Embark on an epic journey with your band of warriors as they traverse through the circles of hell, influenced by mythologies from diverse cultures.

2016 saw the launch of the initial edition, which garnered a favorable response with an impressive 83% positive feedback on Steam.

  1. Guards II: Chaos in Hell on Steam

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

The upcoming launch of Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, an exciting Japanese role-playing game belonging to the revered Shin Megami Tensei series, is set to be quite a significant moment.

For those who missed out on a 2006 game that was only available on consoles, here comes an updated version designed specifically for PC users, making it an exciting prospect for them!

  1. Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army on Steam

ReMatch

ReMatch represents a cutting-edge soccer experience that primarily revolves around thrilling 5v5 multiplayer engagements. This innovative game comes straight from the creative minds at Sloclap Studio, a team renowned for their critically acclaimed title, Sifu, which garnered an impressive 92% positive reviews on Steam.

  1. ReMatch on Steam

Robots at Midnight

In “Robots at Midnight,” you’ll embark on an exhilarating journey through a retro-futuristic world dominated by robots, where exploration is the key!

  1. Robots at Midnight on Steam

Star Overdrive

In this game, titled Star Overdrive, players embark on an exciting journey through various worlds, navigating them with a skydive board. The adventure involves conquering obstacle-filled platforms and battling adversaries. This newest creation hails from Caracal Games, the studio behind Downward.

  1. Star Overdrive on Steam

Vessels of Decay

In the world of Vessels of Decay, I find myself immersed in a captivating pixel art action adventure that unfolds across post-apocalyptic Scandinavia. The demo on Steam leaves me eagerly anticipating what the complete game has in store.

  1. Vessels of Decay on Steam

June 20th

BitCraft Online (early access)

In another vein, BitCraft Online is an MMORPG set in a fantasy world that combines sandbox and strategic gameplay. Players interact on a single server, collectively influencing the events within this virtual universe.

  1. BitCraft Online on Steam

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Drug Dealer Simulator 2: Casino

In simple terms, “Drug Dealer Simulator 2” is set to get its “Casino” expansion pack this coming Friday. This addition allows for the creation of a casino within the offshore drilling platform in the game.

  1. Drug Dealer Simulator 2: Casino on Steam

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