Steam released five new games this week, giving players options ranging from action RPGs to farming simulations and visual novels.
Steam released five new games this week, giving players options ranging from action RPGs to farming simulations and visual novels. The releases include a sequel to a 2023 action RPG, a survival horror follow-up, an early‑access MMO, a cozy farming title, and a remastered visual novel. Mortal Shell 2, developed by Cold Symmetry, received praise for refined combat and a wider variety of Shell customization options. The Sinking City 2, a third‑person shooter with survival horror elements, was released to positive reviews after shifting its focus to horror gameplay. Stars Reach entered early access this week, allowing players to explore a shared galaxy while the developers continue to address bugs. Starsand Island provides farming, fishing, relationship building and animal ranching, with skateboarding movement for exploration. Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a remaster of the 2016 visual novel, includes updated graphics, an improved UI and new story content marking the title's 10‑year anniversary. Steam's weekly updates continue to expand the platform's library, with additional titles expected in the near future.
- Publisher
- polygon
- Reliability
- high
- Published
- 8/22/2026, 10:00:30 AM
- Retrieved
- 8/22/2026, 10:00:30 AM
- Relevance
- 80%
- Confidence
- 85%

