An average of twelve new games are released on Steam. While that's a good thing, it can be difficult to keep up with them all.
A lot of gems can get lost among the new games unless we organize them properly. That's why we've taken on this mission. If you don't find anything that interests you this week, we've rounded up the best games you can play right now, as well as an updated list of 2024 games coming this year.
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Mouthwash
This is a horror game set on a space truck, wandering in deep space. So far, everything seems familiar, right? However, the trailer hints that we're in for a more surreal and unsettling experience than your average alien-inspired horror. The protagonist is one of several crew members trapped, frustrated by the incompetence of Captain Curly, who is responsible for the ship's ruined state. Curly isn't dead, but he's certainly incompetent, and as such, he's at the mercy of the remaining vengeful crew. Given that everyone is doomed — and food is limited — I think you can imagine where this is going. Or not? We don't know exactly what's going on here, but it looks incredibly modern and currently has over 700 "overwhelmingly positive" reviews.
Golden Lap
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From the creators of the excellent Art of Rally comes a new motorsport game, this time in management form. It's set in the "golden age" of motorsport, an era characterized by unpredictable and intense challenges, compared to today's racing world. This is probably due to the fact that that era was a) more dangerous and b) technological developments were happening at a rapid pace (although, we have to admit, our research into this golden age of racing revealed that opinions are divided). Whatever the truth, the game requires players to think strategically: developing cars, hiring racers and managing the demands of demanding sponsors. Sure, it's less accessible compared to Art of Rally, but it's clear that it's been created with the same love for motorsport.
Echo Point Nova
This open-world first-person shooter is blindingly fast-paced and—maybe it's just me—has a strangely dreamlike feel. Set on a planet of floating islands and shadowy locations, your mission is to eliminate a shadowy mercenary force bent on extracting "ancient technology" from the planet. You can do it at your own pace, as exploration is just as important as the dynamic first-person combat, which draws inspiration from the Tribes series and Titanfall 2. This is the same studio that brought us Severed Steel , and watching the game in action is a delightfully dizzying experience.
Reynatis
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This action JRPG was released in Japan earlier in 2024 and is now preparing to make its way to the West. Set in a dystopian version of Tokyo's famous Shibuya district, it features the signature work of high-profile talent: writer Kazushige Nojima, known for his work on the Final Fantasy VII and Kingdom Hearts series, as well as composer Yoko Shimomura, who has composed music for Street Fighter 2 and Live A Live. Despite this impressive pedigree, I'm surprised by how primitive Reynatis feels. However, it does feature a unique combat system, and as we all know about good, deep JRPGs, the most interesting ones don't usually focus solely on impressive visuals.
Flowstone Saga
This seems like another classic 16-bit JRPG, until you realize that the battles aren't turn-based, but are more like Tetris. Connecting blocks into specific formations leads to different attack styles, either through combos or elemental powers. Clearing lines performs a standard attack, but if you manage to clear multiple lines at once, the attacks gain more power. We like the idea, but if that's not your thing, there's a "mode " that turns the process into something closer to traditional turn-based combat.
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Plus, there's a light city-building element, and the pixel art is so colorful it makes you nostalgic for the good old days.
Source: pcgamer
