A Thrilling Week is Ahead on Steam: Anticipate Strategy, Role-Playing Games, and Numerous Other Captivating Titles
During the third week of July 2025, activity finally returns: Strategy enthusiasts can expect the revival of a classic castle-building title, while role-players have a refined D&D masterpiece to look forward to – alongside a slew of other captivating releases. As ever, we bring you a summary of the most thrilling Steam launches of the week.
Highlight of the Week: Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Nearly two decades ago, Stronghold Crusader captured the attention of strategists, and now this beloved title is making its comeback with a comprehensive revamp. The Definitive Edition not only features the iconic desert campaigns with updated graphics but also enriches the game with entirely new content. Eight additional unit types and four new AI lords invigorate the siege warfare, along with extra historical campaigns and fresh Sands of Time skirmish scenarios, which can be enjoyed cooperatively with a friend this time around.
The revamped edition also steps up technically: offering bigger maps, convenience features like customizable skirmish settings, and full Steam Workshop support for your unique castles and scenarios. Whether you wish to challenge 20 AI castle lords, defend your strongholds in the new co-op mode, or simply admire your stunning desert fortress!
Additional Exciting Steam Releases of the Week
Monday, July 14, 2025
- Dawn Apart (Early Access): Are you a fan of construction and factory simulations? Dawn Apart allows you to establish a colony on an extraterrestrial world and construct massive automated factories. In this blend of sci-fi building game and factory sim like Satisfactory, you explore new technologies, transform a desolate alien environment into an industrial utopia, and develop increasingly intricate production chains.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
- Dungeons & Dragons: Neverwinter Nights 2 – Enhanced Edition: A classic RPG from 2006 makes its return. This version includes all the official expansions of the D&D saga and enhances the gaming experience with modern advancements. Neverwinter Nights 2 now features sharper visuals, updated lighting, and complete controller support. With Steam Workshop compatibility, you can also effortlessly download fan-made modules and adventures to continuously relive the world of Neverwinter.
- HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT: Anime fighting excitement for fans of the iconic Shōnen series Hunter x Hunter. In this 2D tag-team fighting game, you embody characters like Gon, Killua, Hisoka, and many other beloved figures, unleashing your fists and special abilities in rapid arena battles. The combat system is crafted by the seasoned beat ’em up studio Arc System Works.
- EDENS ZERO: Following Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima’s next creation arrives on PC. Edens Zero is an action-packed JRPG that retells the narrative of the sci-fi manga of the same name. Accompany young hero Shiki and his friends as they board the spaceship Edens Zero and journey across expansive planets filled with mechanical creatures and mesmerizing locations. The game features dynamic real-time battles: combine combos and special attacks from various characters to confront swarms of enemies and formidable bosses.
- Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream: Seeking a captivating mystery adventure? This isometric stealth game transports you to the year 1901 in a Copenhagen-like city called Eriksholm. As young Hanna, who is searching for her lost brother, you stealthily navigate charming alleyways and crumbling mansions, always ensuring you remain in the shadows. You pick locks, solve puzzles, and evade patrolling guards. The hand-drawn graphics with an Art Nouveau style and the dark fairy tale ambiance make this adventure truly one-of-a-kind.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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