New on Steam: This role-playing game could be the next must-have for BG3 fans

A major RPG is launching on Steam that could be particularly appealing to fans of Baldur’s Gate 3. You can find all the other exciting new releases in our weekly overview.

This week is going to be really exciting on Steam, as a real tactical giant is celebrating its entry into Early Access. But even aside from epic role-playing battles, there’s plenty for you to discover – from zombie carnage to the relaxed everyday life of a park ranger.

As we do every Monday, we’ve put together a clear overview of the most important PC releases for the coming week.

• Highlight of the week: Solasta 2 (Early Access)
  • Other releases this week
    • Tuesday, March 10
    • Thursday, March 12
    • Friday, March 13
    • Saturday, March 14

Highlight of the week: Solasta 2 (Early Access)

With Solasta 2 , one of the most faithful adaptations of the Dungeons & Dragons rulebook returns to the PC. This time, you find yourself in the unexplored vastness of the distant continent of Neokos, where you, as four adopted siblings, must unravel the mysterious legacy of your family.

You will be confronted by the mysterious antagonist Shadwyn, whose corruption threatens to engulf the entire land. Thanks to the switch to Unreal Engine 5, the world shines more beautifully than ever before.

The creators are also relying on a hard-hitting interpretation of the Pen& paper rules for the sequel, but this time they are using the updated 5E rulebook from 2024.

In the turn-based battles, you have to prepare your spells wisely, use the environment to your advantage, and get the most out of your classes. Away from the battles, you can now explore the world much more freely on a hex map than in the first part.

The path to the full version: The CRPG will initially launch in Early Access and offer you a decent chunk of the first act (10 to 15 hours of playtime) and a maximum level of four. In the coming months, not only will the campaign be completed, but the developers are also planning updates that will bring new races and an online co-op mode to the game, among other things.

Other releases this week

Tuesday, March 10

• Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator (Early Access): Slip into the uniform of a park ranger and take care of the picturesque Faremont National Park. Here you repair hiking trails, document rare animal species with your camera, and help lost visitors out of trouble.

Thursday, March 12

• John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando: Grab up to three friends and dive into battle against undead hordes in this co-op shooter. Drive heavily armed vehicles through semi-open worlds and give the mutants hell with a massive arsenal of weapons. We’ve already played the shooter, and you can see a compilation here:

• FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE: The legendary survival horror classic from the PS2 era returns in a completely revamped form. Armed with the Camera Obscura, you explore a cursed village as twin sisters and capture eerie ghosts by photographing them at the perfect moment.

• 1348 Ex Voto: In this action-adventure game, you travel through 14th-century Italy, ravaged by the plague, as the young knight Aeta. You can expect merciless sword fights based on historical martial arts and a gripping story of honor and sacrifice. However, the demo left our Steffi with a miserable technical impression!

Friday, March 13

• Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection: In the latest spin-off, you collect and breed your own Monsties to battle new threats in turn-based combat. One of the major new features is the revival of habitats, which allows you to heal the environment destroyed by mysterious crystals.

• Lucid Blocks: A surreal mix of Minecraft-style sandbox survival and dream world, where you can explore endless landscapes and build your own structures from voxel blocks.

• WWE 2K26: The popular wrestling simulation returns to the ring with its largest roster yet, brand-new match types such as the Dumpster Match, and a comprehensive career mode centered around cover star CM Punk. However, the monetization of the full-price game is outrageous!

Saturday, March 14

• Sherman Commander: This historical military simulation combines direct control of an M4 Sherman tank with the overall tactical command of entire infantry platoons.

Is there anything exciting for you this week, or would you rather wait for other big titles? After all, Crimson Desert, a potential open-world blockbuster, is already coming out next week. Feel free to write your thoughts in the comments below, we look forward to hearing your opinions!