# Shootouts, Construction, & Speed Demons: A Vast Array Awaits You in This Week’s Steam Lineup
The summer gaming lull has officially concluded, and we are entering the most thrilling segment of the gaming calendar. With the holiday season on the horizon, developers are unleashing their top titles, and this week on Steam is no different. Whether you’re into fierce shooters, whimsical racing competitions, or tactical base-building, there’s an array for everyone. Let’s explore the most thrilling debuts of the week, kicking off with the eagerly awaited **Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2**.
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## **Star Attraction of the Week: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2**
– **Genre**: Shooter
– **Developer**: Saber Interactive
– **Release Date**: September 9
– **[Steam Link](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2183900/)**
The Warhammer 40k realm bursts back onto the scene! In **Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2**, you once again don the formidable armor of Ultramarine Captain Titus. Following the first game’s events, Titus finds himself accused of heresy, yet this does not deter him from spearheading the assault against the alien Tyranids and Chaos heretics.
The game presents a linear campaign suitable for solo play or cooperative play with two AI or human comrades. Gameplay mirrors classic Warhammer 40k: enormous, vicious battles against swarms of foes, with a narrative that explores themes of honor, betrayal, and the omnipresent menace of Chaos. The game’s explosive action coupled with rich Warhammer lore renders it essential for enthusiasts of the franchise.
If you secured the Gold or Ultra Editions, you’ve likely been enjoying the game since last week. For all others, the wait has concluded, and it’s time to plunge into the grimdark future where war reigns supreme.
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## **Additional Anticipated Steam Releases of the Week**
### **Monday, September 9**
– **[Private Military Manager: Prologue](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3068430/)**
**Genre**: Strategy
Inspired by Jagged Alliance, this game allows you to oversee a mercenary outfit. Recruit, arm, and dispatch your mercenaries on perilous missions. The free prologue provides a glimpse of the action, including a tutorial and the initial story mission.
– **[What The Car?](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2727650)**
**Genre**: Racing
A whimsical racing adventure where your automobile sports legs! Dash to the finish line as rapidly as possible in this playful and innovative spin on racing games.
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### **Tuesday, September 10**
– **[Backrooms Media (Early Access)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2714970/)**
**Genre**: Co-op Horror
Step into the unsettling realm of the Backrooms, a boundless labyrinth of dull rooms harboring subtle as well as overt horrors. Join forces with friends in this cooperative horror escapade.
– **[Towerborne (Early Access)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2458830)**
**Genre**: Beat ’em Up
From the minds behind *The Banner Saga* comes this cooperative beat ’em up title. Towerborne is anticipated to transition to Free2Play following its Early Access duration.
– **[Vampire The Masquerade: Reckoning of New York](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658720)**
**Genre**: Narrative Adventure
Set in the World of Darkness, this narrative-driven adventure allows you to navigate the power dynamics between the Camarilla and Anarchs in New York. Your decisions will influence your destiny.
– **[Satisfactory 1.0](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526870/Satisfactory/)**
**Genre**: Factory-Building
After an extensive Early Access journey, the much-loved factory-building game *Satisfactory* finally reaches version 1.0. Construct enormous factories, automate production processes, and discover an alien environment.
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### **Wednesday, September 11**
– **[Mirthwood](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2272900/)**
**Genre**: Open-World RPG
In this life simulation RPG, choose to cultivate a tranquil existence on a farm or embark on adventures against perilous foes. Your decisions influence the world and its inhabitants as you traverse towns, engage in trade, and foster relationships.
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### **Thursday, September 12**
– **[MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2634890/)**