“CONTROL Resonant,” psychic ARPG sequel to “CONTROL,” debuts “Very Positive”—Dylan's journey in desolate Manhattan. 15 Featured Steam Games [9/25/2026]

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 releases, right?

That’s why the Game*Spark editorial team has narrowed down the list to titles that meet the following criteria: “released within the last three days via 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 titles we’ve found, regardless of genre! Check out this article to see which titles are currently drawing the most attention on Steam.

EA SPORTS FC 27

The latest entry in the “EA SPORTS FC” series, offering a realistic soccer experience. Highlights include “The Grounds”—a playground that blends street and stadium play—and a revamped player transfer market system in the manager career mode. The game features over 21,000 players and more than 800 clubs and national teams.

In terms of gameplay, the game features more fluid and realistic controls, including dynamic corner kicks and enhanced attacking movements.

Mars Attracts (Out of Early Access)

A management simulation based on the American movie “Mars Attacks.” Set in a Martian theme park, you’ll kidnap historical figures one after another to entertain the Martians, lock them up in your facilities, and grow your business.

The update accompanying the official release adds a sandbox mode that allows you to build the park with unlimited resources. It also includes gameplay improvements, such as a notification system, and performance optimizations.

Seafarer: Ship Simulator (Early Access Graduated)

This maritime simulation game lets you take the helm of a ship, navigate the vast oceans, and build your own fleet. The game features cargo transport operations—moving supplies from port to port—as well as maritime rescue, firefighting, and security missions, each with its own unique objectives and challenges.

The update marking the official release introduces eight new mission types playable in both ports and on the open ocean. Additionally, the update includes a mission replay feature, improved localization, and UI enhancements.

CONTROL Resonant

An action RPG and sequel to the psychic-powered action-adventure game *CONTROL*. Set in Manhattan as it faces the threat of destruction, the game follows the story of the protagonist, Dylan, as she battles and embarks on new adventures.

In combat, you’ll utilize Dylan’s melee weapon, the “Averant,” and—just like in the previous game—supernatural abilities remain a key part of the action. Additionally, Game*Spark is currently featuring reviews and interviews about this title.

Game*Spark Review: “CONTROL Resonant” Offers a One-of-a-Kind Experience with a World Like a Feverish Nightmare and a Sense of Weightlessness! Customizable Difficulty Lets You Recreate Both “Die-and-Reload” and “Unstoppable” Gameplay | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

‘CONTROL Resonant’ Early Access Review: I Couldn’t Stop Getting a Thrill from This Stylish, Close-Quarters Life in a Feverish Nightmare Where You’re Forced to Clean Up After a Predatory Company

https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/18/172498.html続きを読む »

In this installment, the story follows Dylan as he “learns to be human” once again, moving from the inner world to the outer world—An Interview with the Development Team of the Long-Awaited Sequel ‘CONTROL Resonant’ [TGS2026] | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Game News Site

Influenced by works like “Neon Genesis Evangelion” and “Paprika”?

https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/18/172466.html続きを読む »

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD

The latest installment in the "Kingdom Rush" tower defense series developed by Ironhide Game Studio. The story takes you back in time through a portal to rewrite history before darkness engulfs the kingdom. The campaign features 18 different stages.

Additionally, each stage offers five different game modes that fundamentally change the rules, and players can choose from a roster of 12 heroes, featuring both new and classic legendary heroes.

Apocalypter

A survival FPS set in a post-apocalyptic world where you enjoy driving your favorite car. As you speed through the open world in a car customized with engines, wheels, and more, you’ll scavenge for supplies, loot, and search for ways to survive in this desolate world.

You can also build your own unique relationships—whether through hostility, cooperation, or trade—with the various factions scattered across the land, and in combat, you’ll fight using a variety of guns with different performance stats and calibers.

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, from meat and fish to rocks and even other people’s houses. Her stats, appearance, and personality change based on your daily choices regarding events and food.

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

SILENT HILL: Townfall

The latest installment in the psychological horror “SILENT HILL” series. 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 deep 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 in constant danger of 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 glimpse the island’s past as you travel between the blue fog and the red otherworld.A New “SILENT HILL” Filled with Terror Recalling ‘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 conditions, and options for the 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 include optimizations and bug fixes.

Just Finish It and Release It

This game is an incremental, idle, and clicker game where you race against the clock to complete a project with a release date looming just one day away.You play as an indie game developer. One morning, you wake up to find that the release date for the game you’re working on has suddenly been moved up to the very next day—and to make matters worse, you haven’t written a single line of code yet, and your studio is on the brink of bankruptcy.

In the game, you’ll work with Joe to generate the resources needed for development.You’ll write “code” by clicking on your computer, secure “Compute” resources from used servers, rely on a squirrel found on the flea market for “Power,” and even delegate “Debugging” to a sea monster summoned through a suspicious ritual—with one outlandish method after another.

The Piper of Dawn

This is a story-driven management simulation set within the sealed “Diamond Castle.” As an alchemist of extraordinary talent, you’ll run your own workshop, explore the underworld, command a workforce known as “Hitoshiba,” and navigate the political maneuvering among six complex, intertwined factions and a cast of adorable characters.

Throughout the game, you’ll encounter a diverse cast of characters with varying backgrounds and objectives, including “Akane,” a tavern waitress with innate superhuman strength and a knack for farming; “Nana,” a Hitoshiba overseer with a sharp mind and exceptional combat skills; and “Gretel,” a “human-type occult trigger”"Gretel," who boasts a large pink-gold tail and overwhelming marksmanship, among others—all with different backgrounds and goals.

Fallen Tear: The Ascension (Out of Early Access)

A Metroidvania game featuring JRPG elements and a deep, engaging story. Players control the mysterious protagonist “Heila” as they navigate intricate stages and unravel the world’s mysteries. Another highlight is the game’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 version is planned for release in 2027. Game*Spark is also currently featuring an interview article about this game.

“What sets this game apart 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 the developers of intriguing new indie games. This time, we bring you a mini-interview with the developers of the Philippine-made Metroidvania *Fallen Tear: The Ascension*, 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 world of the Three Kingdoms 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 famous general, forging a path to dominance as a ruler, or simply dedicating 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 amassed over 10 million players worldwide. Players take on the role of an Inquisitor and must save a kingdom ravaged by a zombie apocalypse by managing and restoring a dilapidated medieval cemetery.

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 materials, and crafting—to the undead and automate them, pursuing the “ultimate form of exploitative capitalism” to efficiently maximize your profits.