# Major Steam Releases This Week: An Exciting Time for Strategy and Shooter Enthusiasts
This week on Steam, players are in for an exciting experience with the release of several major titles. Whether you enjoy strategy games, shooters, or city-building simulations, there’s something to cater to all tastes. From the sequel of a legendary building game to thrilling new shooters, this week’s launches promise to keep you captivated.
Here’s a detailed look at the most awaited Steam releases of the week, especially focusing on **Factorio: Space Age**, an extensive expansion to the cherished building game **Factorio**.
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## **Highlight of the Week: Factorio: Space Age**
– **Genre**: Building Game
– **Developer**: Wube Software
– **Release Date**: October 21
– [Steam Link](https://store.steampowered.com/app/645390/Factorio_Space_Age/)
The eagerly awaited **Factorio: Space Age** expansion picks up seamlessly from where the original game left off—right after the initial rocket’s launch into outer space. This expansion elevates the already intricate and captivating gameplay of **Factorio** by adding interplanetary factories and new world exploration.
### **What’s New in Factorio: Space Age?**
– **Interplanetary Factories**: Players are now able to construct factories on various planets, each presenting distinctive resources and challenges. These resources are vital for advancing technologies and moving forward in the game.
– **Space Platforms**: Among the most thrilling new elements, space platforms function as orbital factories that not only aid research but also facilitate automatic transit between planets.
– **Planetary Challenges**: Each planet offers unique challenges, such as enduring extreme volcanic conditions or defending against gigantic native creatures determined to obliterate your factories.
Alongside the expansion, **Factorio** will also undergo a significant **2.0 update** that introduces enhancements for all players, including improved train controls and fresh building options. This update is bound to make the game even more enjoyable for newcomers and seasoned players alike.
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## **More Exciting Steam Releases This Week**
### **Monday, October 21**
– **[Worshippers of Cthulhu (Early Access)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807150/)**
– **Genre**: City-Building
– **Description**: Lead a cult of Cthulhu in this city-building adventure, where you summon monsters, manipulate individuals, and battle rival factions to unleash the might of your dark deity and throw the world into turmoil.
– **[Railroad Corporation 2 (Early Access)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677970/)**
– **Genre**: Strategy
– **Description**: Establish a lucrative railroad company in the early 20th century. Strategize routes, purchase trains, and manage resources to connect cities and expand your empire.
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### **Tuesday, October 22**
– **[No More Room in Hell 2 (Early Access)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292000)**
– **Genre**: Co-op Zombie Survival
– **Description**: A gritty co-op zombie survival title for up to eight participants. Complete missions, gather supplies, and endure on expansive maps inspired by **Escape from Tarkov**.
– **[The Axis Unseen](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1807810/)**
– **Genre**: Action
– **Description**: Track mythical creatures with a bow and arrow while a heavy metal soundtrack amplifies your journey.
– **[Realpolitiks 3 (Early Access)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2298690)**
– **Genre**: Strategy
– **Description**: As a national leader, guide any country to success and even colonize the solar system. Strategic skill is essential for triumph in this geopolitical simulator.
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### **Wednesday, October 23**
– **[Age of History 3](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2772750)**
– **Genre**: 4X Strategy
– **Description**: Command a nation from ancient epochs to the future in this historical strategy experience. Engage in research, economy management, diplomacy, and real-time combat.
– **[Feudal Baron: King’s Land](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1674530/)**
– **Genre**: City-Building
– **Description**: Take on the role of a medieval baron, develop cities, create supply chains, and ensure your citizens thrive in this city-building adventure.
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### **Thursday, October 24**
– **[Industry Giant