A cooperative fishing game for up to four players—where you must escape “something” lurking in a cursed swamp while bringing home your catch—has officially launched. Features Japanese and local voice chat—Fresh off the press! 16 Featured Steam Games of t…

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 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 freshest titles across every genre! Check out this article to see which titles are currently drawing the most attention on Steam.

Nientam — Opus Zero — (Graduated from Early Access)

This is a musical-style rhythm adventure game set in a forgotten theater. Two girls who have lost their memories wake up: Riola takes the stage as an actress, while Alef works as the stage director, aiming to make the performance a success.

The game is structured so that the stages of each chapter—inspired by motifs from *The Wizard of Oz*, *Cinderella*, and the Legend of King Arthur—are interconnected, gradually revealing the story of the two girls.The conclusion of the final chapter changes based on the player’s choices. Controls are simple, requiring only two keys: players dash through backstage courses while tapping notes in time to create music. The main story’s songs feature Japanese vocals, and the dialogue is fully voiced in Japanese.

Voodoo Fishin’ (Out of Early Access)

A cooperative fishing adventure game for up to four players where you explore eerie swamps, catch fish, and survive impending threats. Players create their own puppet fisherman and head out into the swamps to reel in fish.If you bring your catch back to base alive, you’ll be paid based on its weight, and you can use the money you earn to upgrade your bait, reels, fishing rods, and more.

The game also features missions commissioned by local residents; by completing non-fishing tasks—such as deliveries and item retrieval—you can earn exclusive gear and character parts. By working together with your teammates to meet catch quotas, you’ll unlock upgrades like cooler expansions and enhanced mobility.

However, if you lose your life while exploring, you may lose not only the fish you’ve caught but also the fishing gear you’re equipped with, so you’ll need to make the call to return before getting too greedy. The game supports local voice chat, allowing you to enjoy exploring the swamps and facing critical situations with a high sense of immersion.

Valor Mortis

A Souls-like action game set during the Napoleonic Wars, featuring a dark fantasy-style story. You play as William, a soldier of the French Continental Army who fell in battle, as you explore 19th-century Europe ravaged by a mysterious plague.Having risen from the dead, William possesses supernatural powers derived from the plague. As he battles grotesque monsters, he uncovers the truth behind his own resurrection and the conspiracy that engulfs the world.

In combat, you’ll engage in battles against formidable foes by skillfully using parries to deflect enemy attacks, dashing, and delivering finishing blows with melee attacks. You can switch between swords, firearms, and magic, and you can also enhance your attacks with supernatural abilities to unlock new powers.

Blockmind (Out of Early Access)

Set in a voxel world composed of blocks, this 3D puzzle game challenges players to solve mysteries by assembling three-dimensional shapes. Players must utilize their spatial awareness, observational skills, and logical thinking to tackle the challenges presented in each stage.

By placing blocks one by one to recreate specified shapes and structures, players deduce the correct solution while gaining an understanding of the spatial mechanics. While the controls are simple and easy to learn, each stage presents a unique challenge, requiring players to find the correct answer through observation and trial and error.

Total War: Shogun II Complete Edition

Renowned as one of the greatest masterpieces in the *Total War* series, this strategy game blends deep turn-based strategic elements with epic real-time battles.Set against the backdrop of an era spanning from the rise of the samurai to the dawn of modern warfare, players must utilize diplomacy, espionage, and military conquest to unify a fractured Japan.

The Definitive Edition reportedly includes, in addition to the base game, expansion packs such as “Rise of the Samurai” (set during the Genpei War) and “Fall of the Samurai” (set during the Boshin War), faction packs, content updates, and various performance enhancements optimized for modern hardware.Owners of *Total War: SHOGUN 2* can obtain the Legacy DLC for the original version at no additional cost and are also eligible for a limited-time discount of 75% off the new edition.

Planet Zoo 2

The sequel to the popular zoo sim. Build unique zoos around the world—including ones featuring fully aquatic species and flying animals—and design your very own wildlife sanctuary to your heart’s content.

Each animal you can keep has its own unique behaviors and needs, allowing you to observe lively behaviors such as natural herd formation and foraging. As a new feature, you can build freshwater and saltwater tanks to house aquatic creatures like fish and sea turtles, as well as aviaries where birds can fly freely.

Iverian Wars: Craxion vs Defugel (Out of Early Access)

Set in a fantasy world, this free-to-play MMORPG lets you develop your character while taking on large-scale wars, cooperative play, and PvP battles.On the continent of Iberia, a once-mighty empire has collapsed, and two factions—Craxion and Defugel—are vying for supremacy. Explore this vast world, strengthen your forces by gathering resources and crafting gear, and throw yourself into the conflict between these factions.

In combat, you can participate in battles of various scales, ranging from small skirmishes to large-scale field battles. To develop your character, gather resources through hunting and combat to craft items and gear. You can freely name your gear and customize it by combining attributes, allowing you to build a setup tailored to your combat style.

Hungry Horrors (Out of Early Access)

This is a turn-based, deck-building roguelike adventure where you serve meals to monsters from the folklore of the British Isles, satisfying their hunger as you continue your journey. Players take on the role of a princess and overcome crises not by defeating terrifying monsters with force, but by preparing traditional dishes for them to eat.

In the game, you use cooking cards to prepare meals, satisfying the monsters’ hunger by carefully considering flavors and combinations that suit their tastes.Each dish has unique characteristics, and by leveraging synergies in flavors, you can devise strategies to satisfy the monsters. Combat is turn-based, allowing you to carefully consider your hand and dish selections without time pressure; however, you must provide the right meal before the monsters’ hunger reaches its limit.

Guard My Big Rocket (Out of Early Access)

Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, this top-down chicken survival shooter challenges you to gather resources, build and fortify your base, and defend it against hordes of enemies.

In the game, you venture outside your base to explore ruins, defeating zombies along the way to collect weapons and resources. Use the resources you bring back to set up defensive structures and automated weapons, preparing for zombie attacks that grow increasingly intense.

Cult of the Yellow King (Out of Early Access)

A clicker game with a cosmic horror theme where you build a cult to summon the Yellow King. Players acquire resources through clicking and upgrades, deepening their faith in a monstrous entity while witnessing a world where reality is crumbling.

In the game, you expand your cult’s influence by upgrading generators that automatically produce resources. Upgrades involve unsettling elements such as fangs, skin, and sanity, and as you progress, fragments of a horror-filled story are unlocked.

It also features a “Prestige” system that allows you to gain new benefits in exchange for resetting your accumulated progress. By selecting an ancient curse and starting over, you can aim for even greater growth.

Calculate It (Out of Early Access)

This is a roguelike puzzle game where you build your own calculator, use its buttons to generate specified numbers, and aim to clear stages. With limits on the buttons you can use and the number of moves allowed, the game requires strategic thinking to reach the target number within a limited number of moves.

In the game, in addition to buttons for performing calculations such as addition and multiplication, you can purchase a variety of buttons that grant special effects to numbers or other buttons. The fewer moves it takes to reach the specified number, the more funds you earn; you can use that money to purchase new buttons or upgrade your calculator to increase the number of buttons it can hold.Furthermore, as you progress through the stages, new calculators, buttons, and game modes are unlocked.

Battleplan

This is a real-time strategy game set on the Western Front during World War II. Players command an army consisting of infantry, tanks, and artillery, devising strategies while taking into account the battlefield terrain and supply situations.

A key feature of this game is the ability to draw lines directly on the map, allowing players to intuitively issue complex operational plans to multiple units. Once orders are given, officers and units act autonomously, so players can focus on the overall command and strategy of the army rather than controlling individual soldiers.

The battlefield is constructed based on real-world geographic data; in addition to the relative positions of roads, towns, forests, and wetlands, elevation also affects tactics.

Barfender: CO-OP Bar Simulator

This is a co-op bar management simulation game. With orders flooding in, glasses breaking, customers causing a ruckus, and thefts occurring, the bar is in complete chaos. Players take on the role of a bartender, serving beer and cocktails according to customer orders, cleaning the bar, and mediating fights between drunk patrons.

To run the bar, you’ll need to confirm customers’ orders and prepare and serve drinks following the specific procedures for each beverage. Each customer has a unique personality and behavior pattern—from those who get rowdy when drunk to those who start fights—so you’ll need to respond appropriately to each situation.

You can also customize your character’s clothing, hairstyle, facial features, and physique. Additionally, you can use the funds and experience earned from operating the bar to unlock new equipment and expand your bar.

Burn With Me

A story-driven roguelike deck-building game centered on forbidden rituals and the summoning of demons. Players take on the role of a college student studying the supernatural and, under the guidance of a passionate professor, uncover ancient rituals and prayers.

In the game, you use cards to summon creatures and battle by combining their abilities and placements to create synergy. A distinctive feature is that burning cards—and losing them permanently—is a key tactical element. You must build your strategy not only by continuing to use cards but also by carefully considering what to keep and what to sacrifice.

Tower Defense Bandit Simulator

This is a simulation RPG that combines elements of tower defense, base-building, and idle games. Set in a fictional world inspired by ancient China, players build a bandit stronghold from the ground up and expand their influence by raiding cities across the land.

In combat, players deploy their allies like fixed towers to raid local residents, merchants, and military forces to acquire funds, resources, and experience points.Characters feature progression elements such as leveling up, classes, and equipment, and can be assigned not only as combatants but also to roles such as resource gathering, equipment forging, technology research, and alchemy.

Genome Guardian 2 (Out of Early Access)

A roguelike shooter where you fend off surging hordes of microorganisms. Players control bio-mechanical nanobots and aim to survive while dodging enemy attacks. Significantly expanded from the previous title, you can combine hundreds of different parts to build your very own combat machine.

When building nanobots, you can combine four types of weapon traits—inspired by DNA motifs—to create a total of 70 different hybrid bio-weapons. By fusing different traits—such as rapid fire, precision shooting, spread, and explosion—you can construct unique attack methods, such as a weapon that combines a shotgun and a bomb.