Collect ~2,000 bones in a new tidying sim; restore 9 dinosaur specimens at a museum—15 Must-Play Steam Games [Sep 28, 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 selection to titles that meet the following criteria: “released within the last 3 days (whether in Early Access or officially)” and “have received over 100 reviews (positive or negative).” We’re introducing all the fresh picks across every genre! Check out this article to see which titles are currently drawing the most attention on Steam.

I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator (Out of Early Access)

A management simulation where you run a pizza shop on the surface while conducting shady business on the side. Burdened with massive debt, the player is kidnapped by the mafia and must interact with residents in Hovaly Town, making pizzas while hiding from the police and earning money through “side jobs” like smuggling and burning bodies.

The update marking the official release includes expanded content such as new characters and quests, as well as two new endings. Additionally, gameplay mechanics have been refined and bugs have been fixed.

Lucid Cats

A co-op horror game set in a liminal space, featuring a cat as the protagonist. Players wake up in a strange dream and must explore the space, find valuables, and figure out a way to escape. However, if they fail to meet their quotas or cannot find the ideal exit, they will lose everything.

The game also supports multiplayer, allowing up to four players to play together. Giving instructions and coordinating via in-game voice chat is crucial for a successful escape.

Survive! Deserted Island Survival Life♡

A simulation where you and a friend live a survival life on a deserted island, just the two of you. Stranded on a deserted island after a fierce storm, you must explore to secure food and water, gather resources to build a boat, and aim to escape in order to survive.

While it’s important to boost your stats through training, cooperating with your friend to overcome challenges is also crucial for survival. Additionally, a patch is available on the official website of the publisher, Saikey Studios.

Scapewatch: Idle MMO

An idle MMORPG where you continuously take on raids while exploring the world. Players join a clan, build structures, and battle as they explore the online world. Various attack methods—including melee, ranged, and magic—are available, and you can combine skills to create your own playstyle.

Additionally, once you’ve set up your skills and build, you can send your character into battle; combat proceeds automatically even when the screen is closed.

Backrooms: Code Yellow

A co-op horror game supporting up to 6 players, where you and your teammates explore the infinitely expanding Backrooms. Players work together to explore this warped space, completing tasks and collecting data to earn funds for their operations. However, there’s “something” lurking here besides your allies…

The Early Access period is expected to last 1–2 years, and even the current version offers core gameplay features such as world exploration, missions, and co-op play. Further content expansions are planned for future updates.

DinoBones: Tidy Up the Museum

A tidying-up simulation where you collect approximately 2,000 scattered bones to restore specimens. Set in a museum where an accident has occurred, you’ll gather the scattered bones to restore nine dinosaur specimens.

Bones are scattered everywhere—on the floor, stairs, wooden crates, and more—and it’s also important to identify which skeleton each bone belongs to. Additionally, as the specimens take shape, various events occur throughout the museum.

Woman Simulator

A simulation game where you take on the role of a housewife and experience various household chores. While your tyrannical husband keeps a close eye on you, you must perform a variety of tasks, including cooking, washing dishes, doing laundry, ironing, vacuuming, and cleaning the bathroom and windows. Be careful—if you do a poor job, you’ll be punished by your overbearing husband.

Furthermore, it’s not just about housework—you’ll also need to keep an eye on your own mental state and your husband’s mood. After cleaning, you can take a relaxing bath, and it seems you can even flatter your husband to get a new handbag. Or maybe you can sell what you’ve acquired and escape to a life of freedom…?

Wild West Pioneers

A city-building adventure where you lead pioneers to carve out uncharted territory. Gather resources such as wood and ore to develop your settlement from humble homes into a magnificent town equipped with various facilities. Exploring the West and managing your residents are also key elements of the game.

The Early Access period is scheduled to last approximately one year, and the developers plan to respond flexibly to user feedback. Future updates are planned to include new buildings, items, transportation methods, production lines, and random events.

Another World: Ruler of the Harem (Adult Content)

An adult-oriented adventure set in a fantasy alternate world where the player has been reincarnated. After being struck by a truck and reincarnated into this alternate world, the player becomes the village leader, developing the settlement while forming a squad of beautiful women to embark on expeditions.

You’ll need to construct buildings, expand your territory, and manage resources and infrastructure, while in combat, you’ll fight using builds that make full use of your characters’ skills and artifacts.

Land of the Falling Light

An action-adventure game incorporating strategic survival elements. As a member of the kingdom’s survey team, you’ll explore vast fields, building bases while gathering resources during the day, and fighting for survival against attacking monsters at night.

Each hero has a unique skill tree, allowing you to develop them to suit your playstyle. You can also hire mercenaries at your base to fight alongside you. Additionally, powerful bosses await you in various locations.

Onigotchi (For Adults)

A simulation game where you raise cute and sexy oni through various training regimens. You train them to defeat monsters, feed them, and level them up. Each time they level up, you can enhance their stats, such as strength and speed.

Additionally, if you lose a battle, you’ll breed with a monster, allowing you to obtain a new charm. Use these charms and stats to build even stronger characters.

FRUKT

A voxel-based sandbox game that uses physics simulations to depict realistic behavior. In this game, you can torment intricately crafted voxel-based humanoids in every conceivable way. Bones break, muscles tear, and every single organ reacts to damage. There are no rules and no story—only “death” awaits.

The Early Access period is expected to last between 1.5 and 7 years, depending on sales. While the current version already includes all core elements, future updates are planned to add tools and weapons, as well as support for mods.

Dragon Shelter

A life simulation set in a fantasy world where you work alongside mysterious dragons to revive a derelict farm. Players grow crops to gather resources and craft food and various items.

Additionally, a cast of unique dragons supports the player in every aspect of daily life. The dragon, the protagonist, and the villagers join forces to unravel the story and restore the farm to its former vibrancy.

EA SPORTS FC 27

The latest installment in the “EA SPORTS FC” series, offering a realistic soccer experience. Features include “The Grounds,” a playground that blends the streets and the stadium, 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 themed after the American movie “Mars Attacks.” Set in a Mars theme park, you’ll kidnap historical figures one after another to entertain 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.