A long-awaited German economic simulation is letting you down, but there are plenty of great consolation prizes coming to Steam.
What a week this could have been for GameStar readers: Actually, *Die Gilde: Europa 1410* was supposed to launch in Early Access this week—the big German city-building comeback that many of you are currently waiting for.
That’s not happening for now—publisher THQ Nordic has postponed the release date at the last minute to September 2026, officially due to feedback from the Steam Next Fest demo.
Still, it’s an exciting week:Between Cthulhu co-op, detective work, and an RPG where you play as a pathogen inside the human body, there’s something for practically every taste. As we do every Monday, we’ve rounded up all the major releases for you.
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This Week’s Highlight: The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu
Hardly any other game this week has generated as much buzz as The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. The demo at Steam Next Fest was apparently a huge hit: According to publisher Nacon, it was downloaded over 450,000 times, and more than 300,000 people actively played it.
The Concept: In teams of four, you send expedition parties—in the style of 16th-century Spanish conquistadors—into a cursed South American jungle to recover treasures and find the missing—but coming back alive is the real challenge. The weapons are deliberately old-fashioned (flintlock rifle, bow, knife), making combat noticeably slow and raw. Rain even renders your gunpowder completely useless.
Things get really eerie thanks to the Sanity System: The longer you’re out in the jungle, the more your perception becomes distorted—individually, for each player. An ally might suddenly look like a monster, or a harmless path might seem like a deadly pit. The question of whether you can still trust your team is sure to lead to wonderfully paranoid moments in voice chat.
The Standard Edition costs 30 euros, while the Deluxe Edition—which includes an extra mission and cosmetic packs—costs 40 euros. German text is available, but the voice acting remains entirely in English. Cross-play between PC, PS5, and Xbox Series is also supported.
More Exciting Steam Releases of the Week
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Ascend to ZERO (Early Access) :Here, you’ll make your way through procedurally generated levels where time manipulation isn’t just a gimmick, but the central combat mechanic—enemies can be slowed down, fast-forwarded, or trapped in loops. The game will be available on Game Pass right at launch.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- The Incident at Galley House:If you prefer a cozy, contemplative experience, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. You’ll investigate a 1936 crime at a remote estate and reconstruct the sequence of events using a mysterious machine that makes echoes of the past visible.
- Factory Town 2: Paradise (Early Access):Construction enthusiasts with a penchant for perfection will find this game right up their alley. On a tropical island, you’ll connect houses, farms, and factories via conveyor belts, trains, and cable cars to form a gigantic logistics network—and, along the way, feed a sentient volcano to unlock new technologies.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Denshattack!:Anyone who remembers Jet Set Radio will feel a wave of nostalgia here. As Emi, a ramen courier, you’ll grind, kickflip, and pull off tricks your way through a neon-colored, dystopian Japan—on moving trains, against rival gangs, and a sinister corporation. After a delay from June, this action title is now ready to go—and available on Game Pass right at launch.
- Ragnarok: The New World:MMO nostalgics, take note: Gravity is launching the brand’s first true open-world MMORPG. All six classes are returning to Midgard; you’ll tame monsters and set up your own market stall. But “Free2Play” here also means: You should be prepared for the monetization typical of the genre.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Moss: The Forgotten Relic:The former VR flagship game featuring the brave mouse Quill will be playable for the first time without a headset—in a bundle including Moss, Moss: Book II, and the Twilight Garden DLC, featuring revamped cutscenes and a new camera. It remains to be seen whether the magic of the puzzles will unfold just as well without the spatial immersion of VR.
- Welcome to the Game 3:Part 2 is probably the most nerve-wracking game the author of this article has ever played: Here, you scour the dark web for puzzle pieces meant to pay off your debts to shady creditors—all while facing real threats that could come after you. The third installment in the horror simulation series features over 50 websites, new hacking minigames, and an optional permadeath mode.
- Hell Maiden (Early Access):As the reanimated Dante, you’ll battle your way through the circles of Hell in this roguelite deckbuilder, collecting weapon and mod cards, and even incorporating the abilities of defeated enemies into your own deck. The demo was very well received at Steam Next Fest, with 94 percent positive reviews.
- The Mermaid Mask:The Detective Grimoire series returns, this time as the fourth installment and sequel to Tangle Tower. You’ll investigate aboard a submarine off the coast of the abandoned seaside town of Silkwirm-on-Sea, where the captain was murdered.
- Pathogenic:Biology fans with a penchant for roguelikes get their chance to shine here—as pathogens. Using over 100 organs and mutations, you’ll build your parasitic creature, battle macrophages and T-cells, and infiltrate procedurally generated organs.
- Funnel Runners:This title promises co-op chaos in its purest form. Up to eight players must collect spare parts in a doomed city, repair their getaway car, and escape an approaching tornado while the environment around you is completely destroyed.
Friday, July 17, 2026
- Fogpiercer (Early Access): For deck-building fans with a penchant for trains, this title is the perfect way to wrap up the week. Here, your train is also your card deck: Every locomotive, every car, and every driver brings their own unique abilities as you battle your way through a deadly foggy desert in turn-based combat—and, if necessary, push bandits right under your own wheels. Publisher Hooded Horse has recently demonstrated a keen eye for strategic gems with *Manor Lords* and *Against the Storm*.
Horror fans are flocking to *The Mound* this week, while nostalgia seekers are checking out *Moss* and *Denshattack*, and those who like to ponder are diving into *The Mermaid Mask* and *The Incident at Galley House*. Which title will be the first to land on your hard drive—or at least on your Steam wishlist? You can find all the other releases coming your way in July in the video above.
