6 Exciting Upcoming Steam Games to Wishlist Right Now

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As October rolls in and major blockbuster titles finally hit the market, it might feel like the industry is bracing for a quiet period. However, that rarely holds true in modern gaming. With countless imaginative indie projects launching on Steam daily, enthusiasts of unconventional design will find no shortage of fresh experiences to explore.

This edition of Wishlister shines a spotlight on the standout independent titles capturing our attention alongside the monumental heavyweights slated for late 2026. Ranging from an immersive record store rhythm adventure to a chaotic cooperative clown caper, these six remarkable games certainly warrant a prominent place on your Steam radar.

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6

Mr. Records

If you thoroughly enjoyed Rhythm Heaven Groove this year and yearn for a similar melodic fix, keep Mr. Records firmly on your radar. Alongside managing an eclectic vinyl shop, players leap and slide in precise synchronization with an original, genre-bending soundtrack. We have been utterly captivated since our first hands-on session, and you can experience the charm yourself via the active Steam demo.

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5

Battle Vision

Developer Capybara Games made a tremendous impact back in 2019 with the Apple Arcade sensation Grindstone. Their upcoming follow-up, Battle Vision, expands upon those strategic casual mechanics by weaving in intricate roguelike puzzle elements. Players recruit peculiar creatures and position them tactically across a board to outwit rival squads, shaping up to be an intensely addictive strategic diversion.

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4

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School

Following the 2022 release of Escape Academy and subsequent post-launch refinements, developer Coin Crew Games is channeling all accumulated expertise into a more ambitious sequel. Much like its predecessor, Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School delivers cooperative escape-room gameplay, though enriched with a deeper narrative framework and a vastly expanded world. Notably, it stands as one of the select few titles scheduled for a November debut alongside heavy hitters like Grand Theft Auto 6 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

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3

Tanuki: Pon’s Summer

Last week, we highlighted the upcoming delivery simulator Truckful for fans seeking spiritual successors to Crazy Taxi. This week, we elevate that concept with Tanuki: Pon’s Summer, an inventive delivery adventure centered around a bicycling tanuki. Infused with subtle hints of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater DNA, it shapes up to be an exceptionally clever and thoroughly delightful indie gem.

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2
Clowntown

Amidst the crowded landscape of modern multiplayer releases, brilliant titles can easily slip past unnoticed. Ensure Clowntown avoids that fate. This cooperative party game presents a chaotically entertaining puzzle-platforming experience reminiscent of Pico Park, thoughtfully seasoned with subtle shades of Mario Party.

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1

Australia Did It

With Steam Next Fest fast approaching, our thoughts naturally drift back to the standout demos from February’s showcase. Australia Did It continues to occupy our minds long after that initial experience. This clever strategy title challenges players to safeguard a moving train through tactical, turn-based skirmishes focused on merging units, seamlessly interspersed with frenetic, Vampire Survivors-style survival intervals.

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Source: Polygon