Things are heating up on Steam this week: an open-world RPG, medieval sieges, and the “ultimate” life simulation await you.
Things are heating up on Steam this week: an RPG heavyweight is making its Steam debut, while another title promises you the ultimate life simulation. As always, we’ve got you covered with an overview of the week’s most important Steam releases.
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Highlight of the week: Wuthering Waves
(Genre: Open-world RPG – Developer: Kuro Games – Release: April 28 (Steam)
After a long wait, Wuthering Waves is finally being released on Steam. The free-to-play open-world RPG is set in the post-apocalyptic fantasy world of Solaris-3 and has already attracted over 30 million players on smartphones, consoles, and the Epic Store.
You can expect a vast game world with dynamic real-time combat, where quick dodges, crisp combos, and tactical switching between different characters decide victory or defeat – much like in Genshin Impact
The gacha system for unlocking new characters will certainly not appeal to everyone, but the rest of the package aims to win you over with world-building, an emotional story, and spectacular visual effects.
It remains to be seen whether Wuthering Waves can hold its own against the established competition – but the fact that it is finally available on Steam should delight many PC gamers who are not fans of mobile gaming or the Epic Store.
More exciting Steam releases this week
Monday, April 28
- Castle Craft (Early Access): In this mix of building and action game, you can build your own medieval stronghold and then watch it fall completely to rubble. You build your castle stone by stone, manage your resources wisely, and outwit your enemies by targeting weak points in their fortresses. The unpredictability of the destruction physics ensures chaotic moments.
- Badlands Crew: FTL meets Mad Max. In a post-apocalyptic world, you build and customize your own “battle wagon” to survive in the lawless desert. With a wide range of components such as flamethrowers, sniper turrets, Gatling guns, and more, you can design a combat vehicle that suits your playing style. During missions, you must take care of your crew, operate weapons, repair damage, and navigate dangerous terrain at the same time.
- Private Military Manager (Early Access): In this unusual mix of management simulation and auto battler, you take on the role of the CEO of a private military company. You recruit skilled mercenaries, purchase weapons, and develop your troops according to their individual roles and characteristics. Unlike in classic strategy games, however, you do not directly intervene in the combat. Instead, you observe how your mercenaries act based on your tactical instructions and adjust your strategy for future missions accordingly.
Tuesday, April 29
- Deadzone: Rogue (Early Access): A fast-paced roguelite shooter that takes you into the depths of space. Blast your way through hordes of enemies, collect devastating weapon combinations, and define your own combat style with clever upgrades. With each death, you’ll become stronger, learn new tactics, and get a little closer to the mystery of the titular “Deadzone.”
Wednesday, April 30
- Skin Deep: This unusual immersive sim puts you in the role of a frozen mercenary who is thawed out aboard a spaceship captured by space pirates. You fight, sneak, and improvise your way through open levels. With unconventional gameplay ideas, such as a sneezing mechanic that can give away your cover, Skin Deep is definitely not your average shooter.
- Conquest Dark (Early Access): This “Vampire Survivors-like” game lets you rise from a nobody to a godlike warrior in the blink of an eye. You start with simple equipment and few skills, but with each enemy you defeat, your powers grow exponentially – until you can finally mow down entire armies with a swing of your magical sword.
- MotoGP 25: The official simulation of the 2025 MotoGP season brings the world’s fastest motorcycle racing series to your PC. With improved sound design, realistic driving physics, and all the latest teams, riders, and tracks, MotoGP 25 aims to deliver the most authentic experience yet for motorcycle racing fans.
Thursday, May 1
- To Pixelia: Even if the graphics don’t look like much at first glance, the developers promise the
ultimate life simulation
You design your character, find a job, and work your way up in a variety of careers – whether in politics, art, sports, music, or the criminal underworld. Unlike many other games in this genre, you have an open game world at your disposal, where all the pixelated inhabitants go about their daily lives. With in-depth systems for relationships, property, and social status, To Pixelia aims to represent the next evolutionary step in life simulation.
- Rebellion GODSOUL: Awakening (Early Access): This JRPG combines crisp card game action with a story-driven campaign. You form a team of “rebellious” girls who love gaming and drawing, and fight various villains in a mix of cyberpunk and fantasy worlds.
Those were the most important new releases of the week, and with that, April is already over. Which game will captivate you first? As always, feel free to let us know in the comments section! You can watch all the important games that were released this month again in the video.
