Over a million Steam wishlists tell the story: One of the most awaited strategy games of the year is set to launch this week, alongside numerous other thrilling titles.
Following a bustling week on Steam, the excitement carries on: strategy enthusiasts can anticipate a possible summer standout, soccer aficionados will experience the most groundbreaking game in the genre in ages, and even a classic gecko hero is making a return. As usual, we offer a summary of the most captivating new releases on Steam this week.
Feature of the week: Broken Arrow
(Genre: Real-time tactics/strategy – Developer: Steel Balalaika – Release: June 19, 2025 (Steam)
Approximately one million players are eager for it according to Steam Wishlists and can finally dive in: Broken Arrow is a contemporary war strategy game that has over 300 units from the arsenals of the United States and Russia engaging in massive conflicts.
In a comprehensive narrative campaign, you navigate a fictional struggle in the Baltic region from both the American and Russian viewpoints, directing tanks, infantry, helicopters, and fighter jets into the fray.
The intensity also escalates in multiplayer mode: Teams of up to five players clash in strategic confrontations on expansive, destructible maps. With a robust scenario editor, you can design your own missions, incorporate special events, and share them with the community through Steam Workshop.
Monday, June 16
– Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond: With Worlds Beyond, the Japanese card game Shadowverse is introducing a standalone spin-off aimed at both veteran card players and newcomers. New gameplay mechanics introduce a refreshing twist – and it’s completely Free2Play.
– GEX Trilogy: The beloved Gecko Gex is making a return! The GEX Trilogy compiles all three classic platform games from the 90s into a refreshed format for the first time on PC. Now, you can once again leap through zany TV landscapes with the witty gecko, encounter numerous pop culture nods, and enjoy everything in modern HD visuals.
– Cast n Chill: Fishing in a serene setting: This charming idle fishing game invites you to cast your line on tranquil lakes, rivers, and even the ocean. With no time constraints, you can discover picturesque waters, enhance your gear, and gradually reel in increasingly rare fish.
Tuesday, June 17
– Date Everything: Ever taken an appliance out for a romantic dinner? In the satirical dating simulator Date Everything, you can do just that – here, you can date anything and anyone, from common everyday items to fantastical creatures.
– FBC: Firebreak: Six years after the events of the primary game, in FBC: Firebreak, you and two other players join forces against supernatural intruders in the eerie offices of the Federal Bureau of Control. Developer Remedy returns you to the surreal realm of Control in this cooperative shooter, where only collaboration, unique abilities, and plenty of firepower can stave off the relentless waves of monsters.
– After Inc: Revival: From the creators of Plague Inc. comes an exhilarating mix of building and survival gameplay. In After Inc: Revival, you must reconstruct society following a zombie apocalypse. You build settlements, secure resources, and explore uncharted territories—always in pursuit of establishing a new, improved existence for the remaining survivors.
– Lost in Random: The Eternal Die: In this roguelite offshoot of the action-adventure Lost in Random, you assume the role of Queen Aleksandra as you confront an ancient malevolence. You roll your way through procedural arenas, merge weapons and magic cards in real time, and push onward with a touch of luck from the dice.
– Crime Simulator: From petty criminal to gang leader? In this comedic crime simulator, you commence at rock bottom. After breaking out of prison, you elevate yourself from small-time thief to dreaded criminal by looting homes, executing covert burglaries, and wreaking all sorts of havoc.
Wednesday, June 18
– Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest (DLC): The nightmare on the oil rig persists: Siren’s Rest is a narrative expansion for the horror title Still Wakes the Deep. In this additional campaign, you investigate a new, deserted section of the oil rig, where haunting melodies reverberate through the metal hallways. Armed solely with your flashlight and radio, you must uncover what enigmatic creature is driving the crew to madness.
– RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army: A classic from PlayStation 2 by Persona creators Atlus is making a comeback: This action adventure brings demon summoner Raidou Kuzunoha and his otherworldly investigations in 1920s Tokyo to PC for the first time. As a supernatural detective in RAIDOU Remastered, you will confront malevolent cultists and demonic beings. The re-release of the