Grab a match, burn the evil queen to ashes… dark fairy-tale Metroidvania is “Very Positive”—12 Steam Games Today [Sept 24, 2026]

New titles are released on Steam every day. Many of you probably want to check out the most talked-about new releases but find it hard to keep up with the constant stream of new releases, right?

That’s why the Game*Spark editorial team has narrowed down the selection to titles that meet the following criteria: “released within the last three days (whether in Early Access or as a full release)” and “have received over 100 reviews (regardless of whether they’re positive or negative).” We’re introducing all the fresh picks across every genre! Check out this article to see which titles are currently gaining the most attention on Steam.

DRAPLINE (Out of Early Access)

This is a roguelike simulation game where you spend a year raising a dragon girl—a divine dragon who eats anything and everything, from meat and fish to rocks and even other people’s houses. Your choices regarding daily events and food will affect her stats, appearance, and personality.

The update marking the official release adds a new scenario, “DRAGON’S DISCIPLINE,” along with gameplay adjustments. The soundtrack was also released on the same day.

SILENT HILL: Townfall

The latest installment in the psychological horror series “SILENT HILL.” The story is set on “St. Amelia,” a remote island floating in the cold waters off the coast of Scotland.The protagonist, Simon, visits this island shrouded in thick fog and silence. As he explores the town, he tackles mysteries and puzzles closely tied to the story, while engaging in stealth and combat to evade threats that put him face-to-face with death.

Game*Spark also features review articles focusing on the game’s systems and world-building, as well as special features examining the themes of the series, so be sure to check those out as well.

Game*Spark Review: “SILENT HILL: Townfall” lets you peer into the island’s past as you travel between the blue fog and the red otherworld.A New “SILENT HILL” Filled with Horror Reminiscent of ‘Alien: Isolation’ | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

Tense stealth reminiscent of *Alien: Isolation* and puzzle-solving that lets you piece together the events that unfolded on the island. Trace the scars etched into the isolated island of St. Amelia.

https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/21/172600.html続きを読む »

“SILENT HILL” Has Depicted More Than Just Fear—What Is the “Other Theme” That Runs Through the Series? A Look Back Ahead of the Release of ‘Townfall’ [Feature] | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

The driving force behind facing fear is—.

https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/22/172645.html続きを読む »

Slow Roads

A driving simulation where you can enjoy driving to your heart’s content while taking in beautiful nature and scenery. In procedurally generated locations, you can finely tune settings such as road types, seasons, and weather, and options like time of day are also available.

The game features a variety of vehicles, including coupes, hatchbacks, sports cars, and motorcycles, all of which can be customized in terms of color and handling.

Stick It To The Stickman (Out of Early Access)

A physics-based action game featuring stick figures in brawls. Players engage in brawls as a stick figure working for minimum wage, aiming to rise to the position of CEO. Choose from hundreds of unique moves to build your perfect combat style and race up the corporate ladder.

The update marking the official release added a wealth of content, including the “Ultimate Boss Battle,” and it appears that future updates will continue to focus on optimization and bug fixes.

Fallen Tear: The Ascension (Out of Early Access)

A Metroidvania game featuring JRPG elements and a deep, immersive story. Players control the mysterious protagonist “Heila” as they navigate intricate stages and unravel the world’s mysteries. Another appealing aspect is the world’s narrative, which can be shaped by the player’s choices.

This title entered Early Access in March 2026. In addition to area expansions and new bosses, a console release is planned for 2027. Game*Spark has also published an interview article about this game.

“The game’s defining feature is its fusion of JRPG elements with the exploration and progression mechanics of a Metroidvania.” Philippine-Developed Metroidvania ‘Fallen Tear: The Ascension’ [Developer Interview] | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

This series features interviews with developers of intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we present a mini-interview with the developers of *Fallen Tear: The Ascension*, a Philippine-made Metroidvania game developed by Winter Crew Studios, which launched in Early Access for PC on March 18.

https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/04/07/164868.html続きを読む »

Heroes' Vow: Three Kingdoms (Out of Early Access)

A sandbox RPG set in the Three Kingdoms era during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Players take on the role of a hero and shape the story and history according to their own ambitions—whether by earning glory as a renowned general, forging a path to dominance as a ruler, or devoting themselves to training.

The update marking the official release adds support for multiple languages, including English and Japanese, and introduces new features such as the “County City System,” “Family System,” and “Trade System,” along with various adjustments and system improvements.

Graveyard Keeper 2

A medieval cemetery management simulation and sequel to *Graveyard Keeper*, which has garnered over 10 million players worldwide. Players take on the role of an Inquisitor, managing and restoring a dilapidated medieval cemetery while saving a kingdom ravaged by a zombie apocalypse.

Your job isn’t limited to simply burying the dead. You can harvest materials—such as brains, hearts, bones, and skin—from the corpses brought to you, and combine them to forge your own unique army of the undead.Leave the grueling tasks—such as farming, gathering resources, and crafting—to the undead and automate them, pursuing the “ultimate form of exploitative capitalism” to efficiently maximize profits.

The Bird in the Well

A Metroidvania from Kyle Thompson, the creator of “Crypt Custodian” and “Islets”—both “Overwhelmingly Positive” on Steam. Set in a dark fairy-tale-like world, you play as Glimmer, a tiny bird armed with a matchstick, as you battle to burn the evil queen to ashes.

As you journey through corrupt ruins, you’ll encounter charming characters who join you on your adventure, and your matchsticks will come in handy during combat and exploration. The game also features build-up elements, such as upgrading abilities with accessories, as well as puzzles and other challenges.

Rivage

A sci-fi puzzle adventure set on the space station “A.R.E.S.,” which has been plagued by mysterious phenomena. Players take on the role of Miranda, the protagonist who awakens aboard the deserted ship, and search for the missing crew while unraveling a complex web of mysteries.

Each item found inside the space station has its own background and significance, and players gather clues from artifacts and research data. The game also features puzzles that require players to manipulate forces such as gravity, magnetism, and the flow of time.

Galbatein: Adventurer’s Guild Office

A simulation and visual novel set in a fantasy world where you work as a receptionist at the Adventurers’ Guild. You’ll verify whether the quests of the adventurers who come one after another have been completed correctly and make the final decision to approve or reject each quest.

The Early Access period is scheduled to last approximately 6 months, and the current version allows you to play the game’s core elements. The Early Access version includes about 50% of the total content, with plans to add more chapters, endings, and new gameplay mechanics in the future.

Ved: Rikuya

This anime-style 3D action roguelite follows a protagonist who has wandered into a mysterious game world and, together with other characters, aims to return to reality.

The protagonist is a “responsible adult” who, late at night on the 27th consecutive day of overtime, added the 1,000th game to their library—an action that triggered their being trapped in that world. Players control characters with distinct combat styles to defeat the enemies and bosses that stand in their way one after another.

At the heart of combat is the highly flexible “Buff Chain” system. Buffs acquired during a run can be set to trigger on conditions such as normal attack finishes, special attacks, dodge counters, and parries, allowing you to chain multiple effects together to create your own unique combos and combat style.

Deified (Out of Early Access)

A turn-based tactical roguelite where you fight by combining powerful artifacts. Build your character around artifacts with various abilities, create synergies, and take on battles where every turn’s decision matters. Managing the slots where you equip artifacts is also a key element.

Development took over two years, and while Early Access began in April 2026, the game has undergone numerous updates since then, including a complete overhaul of the core systems, new progression elements, UI improvements, and gameplay adjustments.