6 Upcoming Steam Games You Need to Wishlist Today

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We are currently navigating a remarkably prolific era for video game releases, and the momentum shows no signs of waning. Recent industry showcases like Sony’s State of Play and Nintendo Direct have injected even greater density into the 2026 and 2027 launch schedules, bringing plenty of exciting prospects to PC enthusiasts as well. Here are six standout titles worthy of a spot on your Steam wishlist this week, featuring select highlights from our 2026 Fall Preview.

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1

Usual June

It is never too early to curate your seasonal entertainment lineup for Halloween, and Usual June looks to be an ideal candidate when it launches on October 28. This action-adventure journey charges players with protecting the coastal community of Fen Harbor by battling crystalline adversaries and interacting with restless spirits. It merges a poignant coming-of-age narrative with a delightfully eerie aesthetic and striking combat choreography.

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2

Dreadline Express

Dreadline Express presents one of the most uniquely bleak premises encountered in modern puzzle design: the entire experience unfolds aboard a locomotive carrying the final remnants of humanity across a ruined Earth. Functioning as an ingenious blend of card-based deduction and psychological dread, the recent demo required us to make the harrowing choice of sacrificing a passenger—offering a clear indicator of just how uncompromisingly dark Dreadline Express intends to be.

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3

Stage Fright

Last week’s expansive Nintendo Direct brought a flurry of exciting announcements, several of which are thankfully bound for Steam. Stage Fright makes the cut, marking brilliant news for PC gamers. Developed by the creative minds behind Overcooked, this multiplayer venture challenges participants to conquer intricate escape rooms while embracing the trademark macabre charm and cooperative pandemonium synonymous with Ghost Town Games.

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4

Eternal Anima

It is a phenomenal period for enthusiasts of retro role-playing games, particularly with high-profile arrivals like Final Fantasy Resonance on the horizon. For those seeking additional journeys in that vein, Eternal Anima deserves strict attention. Marvelous’ latest creation serves as a sweeping, generation-spanning tribute to classic RPG traditions, anchored by an intricate job system that promises profound tactical versatility.

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5

Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale

Culinary-themed interactive experiences are having a substantial moment, and that wave includes Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale. Deeply inspired by Southeast Asian heritage, this rhythm-driven adventure balances tactile culinary mechanics with clever puzzle solving. Judging by its vibrant premiere trailer, it shapes up to be a delectable treat garnished with plenty of whimsy.

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6

Chronoscript: The Endless End

Chronoscript: The Endless End has remained on our radar since its initial unveiling last year, and with good reason. This stylish Metroidvania continues to impress through its perspective-shifting mechanics that fluidly transition between two-dimensional and three-dimensional planes. Combined with breathtaking hand-drawn aesthetics, it stands out as an essential project to monitor throughout 2027.

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Source: Polygon