Over a million Steam wishlists speak for themselves: One of the most anticipated strategy games of the year is coming out this week, accompanied by many other exciting releases.
After a busy week on Steam, the action continues with a bang: strategy fans can look forward to a potential summer highlight, soccer fans get the most innovative game in the genre in a long time, and even an ancient gecko hero is making a comeback. As always, we present an overview of the most exciting new releases on Steam this week.
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Highlight of the week: Broken Arrow
(Genre: Real-time tactics/strategy –Developer: Steel Balalaika –Release: June 19, 2025 (Steam)
Aboutone million peopleare waiting for it according to Steam Wishlists and can finally get started:Broken Arrowis a modern war strategy game that pits over 300 units from the arsenals of the US and Russia against each other in huge battles.
In anextensive story campaign, you experience a fictional conflict in the Baltic region from both perspectives, as commander of the US armed forces and on the Russian side, leading tanks, infantry, helicopters, and fighter jets into battle.
The action also gets intense in multiplayer mode:Teams of up to five players face off against each other in tactical battles on large, destructible maps. Thanks to a powerful scenario editor, you can also create your own missions, add special events, and share them with the community via Steam Workshop.
Monday, June 16
- Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond: With Worlds Beyond, the Japanese Hearthstone Shadowverse is getting a standalone spin-off that is aimed at both experienced card duelists and newcomers. New game mechanics bring a breath of fresh air – and it’s all Free2Play.
- GEX Trilogy: The iconic TGecko Gex is making a comeback! The GEX Trilogy brings all three classic jump ‘n’ run games from the 90s together in a revamped form for the first time on PC. So you can once again jump through wacky TV worlds with the sarcastic gecko, experience tons of pop culture references, and now play the whole thing in contemporary HD graphics.
- Cast n Chill: Fishing in a relaxed atmosphere: This cozy idle fishing game invites you to cast your line on calm lakes, rivers, and even the ocean. With no time pressure, you can explore idyllic waters, upgrade your equipment, and gradually catch rarer and rarer fish.
Tuesday, June 17
- Date Everything: Ever taken a refrigerator out for a candlelit dinner? In the satirical dating simulator Date Everything, you can do just that – here, you can date anything and anyone, from ordinary everyday objects to bizarre fantasy creatures.
- FBC: Firebreak: Six years after the events of the main game, in FBC: Firebreak, you and two other players fight together against supernatural invaders in the eerie offices of the Federal Bureau of Control. Developer Remedy sends you back to the surreal world of Control in this co-op shooter, where only teamwork, special abilities, and plenty of firepower can stop the endless waves of monsters.
- After Inc: Revival: From the makers of Plague Inc. comes an exciting mix of building and survival game. In After Inc: Revival, you must rebuild civilization after a zombie apocalypse. You establish settlements, secure resources, and explore unknown regions—always in the hope of creating a new, better life for the remaining humans.
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die: In this roguelite spin-off of the action adventure Lost in Random, you take on the role of Queen Aleksandra and face an ancient evil. You roll your way through procedural arenas, combine weapons and magic cards in real time, and fight your way forward with a little luck of the dice.
- Crime Simulator: From petty crook to gangster boss? In this humorous crime simulation, you start at the very bottom. After escaping from prison, you work your way up from petty thief to feared criminal by robbing houses, carrying out secret burglaries, and causing all kinds of chaos.
Wednesday, June 18
- Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest (DLC): The nightmare on the oil rig continues: Siren’s Rest is a story expansion for the horror game Still Wakes the Deep. In this additional campaign, you explore a new, abandoned section of the oil rig, where eerie songs echo through the steel corridors. Armed with only your flashlight and radio, you must find out what mysterious creature is driving the crew mad.
- RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army: A PlayStation 2 classic from Persona creators Atlus returns: This action adventure brings demon summoner Raidou Kuzunoha and his occult investigations in 1920s Tokyo to PC for the first time. As a supernatural detective in RAIDOU Remastered, you’ll face sinister cultists and demonic creatures. The re-release of the title originally released in 2006 features improved graphics, modern convenience features, and a revamped combat system.
Thursday, June 19
- Rematch: In the online soccer game Rematch, you compete in PVP matches that are more reminiscent of Rocket League than a FIFA simulation. There are no fouls, no offside, and no interruptions; instead, you use tackles, perform acrobatic dives as a goalkeeper, and use well-timed dribbling to score goals.
- Architect Life: A House Design Simulator: Fancy trying your hand at interior design without the time pressure? In this building simulation, you can really let your inner architect run wild. Architect Life lets you design your own dream home from the ground up, from the first 3D floor plan to the last potted plant.
Friday, June 20
- BitCraft Online (Early Access): A new MMO with a huge sandbox awaits you. In BitCraft Online, you and thousands of other players build a civilization in a single, persistent online world. You start with simple tools, gather resources, build settlements, and explore procedurally generated landscapes. What makes it special is that everyone plays on a shared server, creating a vibrant world shaped by the players. Whether you’re a farmer, builder, or explorer, everyone contributes to turning the wilderness into a thriving community.
So this week promises plenty of variety, from strategy heavyweight Broken Arrow to the absurd dating game Date Everything. But other titles such as FBC: Firebreak, Rematch and the MMO BitCraft could also spring some surprises. Which game are you most looking forward to in the coming days? Let us know in the comments!
