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The summer continues to be an exciting time for big game announcements with a new look at upcoming titles, some long-awaited release dates, and more than a few surprises along the way.
Catch up on some of the biggest announcements from this year’s Summer Game Fest.
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Dark story-driven action-adventure 1666: Amsterdam has released the first episode of its new Developer Diary series Behind the Shadows.
The inaugural episode explores how the team transformed real Amsterdam streets into a mysterious world through on-site research and details exploration systems with rooftops houses and a feline companion.
Created by Panache Digital Games the title launches in Early Access on PC in 2026 with console versions to follow.
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Fast-paced roguelike RPG PinPow blends pinball mechanics with dungeon delving as players launch their customizable hero into procedurally generated arenas to defeat enemies and plunder treasures.
Master precise flipper timing, angles, and strategic upgrades across 20 plus flippers, unique balls, and curiosities while exploring 9 realms and facing over 30 enemy types in skill-based combat.
With deep build customization, permanent stat upgrades, boss rush modes, and high replayability, this upcoming title from Shroudy Software delivers an exciting mix of arcade action and RPG depth.
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Sci-fi adventure Farlane from Starpoint Gemini co-creator Zeljko Kos has surpassed 8000 Steam wishlists shortly after reveal.
Command a fully walkable Nomad-class Frontier Runner and its crew while exploring 22 interconnected star systems with trading mining salvaging combat and various freelance contracts.
Players upgrade their ship perform EVA repairs and experience a grounded story of survival on the edge of known space with a full release planned for PC in 2027.
[ Source: Siscia Games ]
Roguelite deckbuilder King’s Well joins Steam Next Fest with an updated demo and brand-new trailer.
Players turn poker hands into powerful weapons while navigating a strange mechanical well where every card fuels machines triggers combos or builds game-changing poker hands.
This tense card-driven roguelite emphasizes difficult choices strategic machine interactions and run-defining upgrades for exciting survival runs.
[ Source: Fire Brick Games ]
Roguelite pool-like game Spooker just received a brand new demo on Steam, where players fight for their freedom against the lightly cursed ventriloquist dummy Ralphie by steadying shots, building combos, and racking up points across strange, twisting tables.
In this horror atmosphere blending smoky speakeasy vibes with creeping dread, precise skill-based billiards gameplay meets roguelite progression with escalating difficulty, custom tables, and deep score-combo systems that reward risk and planning.
A live big band swing jazz soundtrack accompanies the endless pool hell, as magic balls help multipliers soar while unlocking trophies to push further into the darkness.
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Sidescrolling arcade beat 'em up The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival lets players fight as Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon and Michonne in the All-Out War storyline.
Battle hordes of walkers and Saviors with combos signature weapons and finishers across iconic locations like Alexandria and the Sanctuary in dynamic pixel-art action.
A free demo is available now on Steam ahead of the full release on PC and consoles this fall from Odaclick Game Studio and Trailmark Games.
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3D top-down fantasy bullet-heaven roguelite Where Giants Fall blends auto-firing weapons with manual ultimates and active abilities for intense survival runs.
Players navigate procedural biomes facing Ritual Sieges giants and bosses while building powerful synergies through upgrades passives and optional trials.
The single-purchase game with Steam Deck support offers structured stages endless mode and meaningful movement-based combat decisions.
[ Source: Everclear Games ]
Sci-fi station-building roguelite Stationbreak challenges players to construct temporary outposts while fleeing the relentless Swarm.
Balance energy heat materials and crew stability as you gather resources defend against escalating threats and decide the perfect moment to abandon everything and jump to the next system.
Procedural runs with persistent fleet upgrades and technology unlocks create tense strategic decisions in this grounded sci-fi survival experience from Broken Spaceship and Slug Disco.
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Horror roguelite bento-builder Don’t Let It Starve is now available on Steam with a 15% launch discount and a free demo.
Players craft satisfying meals for a chef monster by flipping rotating and placing food items on plates to create combos while surviving escalating challenges.
Unlock over 120 items synergies and modifiers across four difficulty modes in this addictive blend of inventory Tetris and roguelite gameplay.
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Cozy diorama puzzle game Woodo brings its handcrafted demo to Steam Next Fest starting June 15th on multiple platforms.
Players assemble wooden scenes piece by piece to bring Foxy and Ben the Frog's heartfelt story to life with satisfying tactile placement and a warm narrator.
This relaxing puzzle-tale full of charm and nostalgia from Daedalic Entertainment arrives later this summer on PC and consoles.
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