New on Steam: A role-playing game is set to stir up some intense emotions—and that’s exactly what makes it so dangerous

This week is going to be an emotional one for Steam players: With the Gothic 1 Remake, a potential RPG highlight is on the horizon, but we advise caution.

June kicks off on Steam with an absolute blockbuster that many of you have been eagerly awaiting for years. But in addition to a legendary RPG comeback, many other releases await you this week. We’ve summarized the week’s most important new PC releases for you.

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• The Highlight of the Week: Gothic 1 Remake
• More Exciting Steam Releases of the Week

  • Monday, June 1
  • Tuesday, June 2, 2026
  • Thursday, June 4, 2026
  • Friday, June 5

The highlight of the week: Gothic 1 Remake

There are few role-playing games in Germany that immediately evoke such strong emotions, because the original Gothic is a piece of childhood for many of you. That’s exactly why the remake will trigger intense emotions—at best, enthusiasm; at worst, sheer rage.

First, the good news:TheGothic Remakeaims to preserve many of the elements that still make the original so special today. Alkimia promises a handcrafted open world, more elaborate quest lines, and a modernized combat system, without smoothing out the rough edges of Gothic’s core too much. If that works out, there could actually be more than just a nice nostalgia trip in store here.

But anticipation could quickly turn to disillusionment:We only received our review keys this past weekend.

Experience has shown that this is never a good sign, and could be an indication that they’re still scrambling at the last minute to fix bugs, performance issues, and technical problems.

So before making a potential purchase, you’re better off waiting for our impressions—unless bugs are part of the authentic Gothic experience for you.

More exciting Steam releases of the week

Monday, June 1

• Arcane Merchant: In this laid-back simulation, you open your own magical shop in a medieval fantasy world. Sell healing potions and swords, expand your business, and leisurely become the richest merchant in town.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

• Battleship Command(Early Access): This hardcore simulation from MicroProse places you in first-person view on the bridge of the battleship Scharnhorst during World War II, where you take control of radar, navigation, and artillery.

• Fatekeeper(Early Access): THQ Nordic sends you into a first-person RPG that aims to blend sword fighting, magic, and a touch of Immersive Sim flair à la Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. At first glance, this sounds like a pretty appealing mix for anyone who loves dark fantasy and intense combat—but since it’s launching in Early Access, don’t expect a finished game just yet.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

• House Flipper Remastered Collection: Here you can get the remastered complete edition of the renovation and remodeling hit, featuring improved graphics, sound, and all expansions in one package.

• GOALS: The major challenge to EA Sports FC and eFootball opens its doors to everyone this week. The focus is clearly on fast, direct gameplay without any licenses. PvP fans in particular should take a very close look to see if there’s finally a serious new soccer contender on the field.

• Modern Warships: If you’re in the mood for modern naval battles featuring missiles, submarines, and jets, check out this Free2Play title from the makers of War Thunder, now available on Steam.

• Snacktorio: Instead of the mining industry, here you optimize automated kitchens in the style of Factorio to feed ravenous monsters.

• Medic Pacific War (Early Access): An unusual action game set in the Pacific War where you don’t fire a single shot, but instead save lives as a medic. Dodge enemy fire, treat wounds, and evacuate your wounded comrades from the battlefield.

Friday, June 5

• Airport Security Sucks! : A chaotic multiplayer game where you play as an airport security officer tasked with exposing smugglers. Use your sniffer dog, surveillance cameras, and tasers, or try to sneak prohibited items on board as a passenger yourself.

Which of these games is landing on your hard drive this week? Are you keeping your fingers crossed that the return to Minental will be a huge success, or have you got your eye on something completely different this time? Feel free to share your favorites in the comments– and don’t forget that the big Summer Games Fest event takes place on Friday, which we’ll of course be covering live for you.