Steam games are popping up like mushrooms every day and you sometimes lose track? Don’t worry, that’s why you have us. We’re going to show you five new games that are lurking beneath the surface but are well received by insiders.
This time with new fodder for construction strategists, pure Viking survival and a VR shooter that could console you about the further delay of Stalker 2. Have fun with our Steam insider tips for the weekend!
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Terrascape
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Relaxed settlement construction: Terrascape is an absolute construction recommendation
Genre: Development strategy | Steam-Release: 17. July 2024 | Preis: 15 Euro
Development strategy: A core competency of the GameStar community. Do you already know Terrascape? You might feel at home here if you like playing Anno, but don’t mind spending some more leisurely time.
Our strategy expert Reiner has already tested the Early Access version and has a lot of good things to report:
Consent on Steam: 88 percent of over 800 reviewers say it’s positive.
Into the Radius 2
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No, this is not Stalker 2, but damn close
Genre: VR-Shooter | Steam-Release: 24. Juli 2024 (Early Access) | Preis: 39 Euro
Into the Radius has long been considered an insider tip among VR fansif you want to immerse yourself particularly deeply in the dark and creepy atmosphere of a stalker. The sequel, Into the Radius 2, has now been released on Steam and sends you back into the eponymous exclusion zone to fight ghostly terrors.
Maybe just the thing to bridge the extended wait for Stalker 2.
Consent on Steam: 79 percent of over 700 reviewers say it’s positive.
Ash
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Survival novelty Aska exudes Valheim vibes from every pore
Genre: Survival-Craft | Steam-Release: 20. Juni 2024 (Early Access) | Preis: 25 Euro
Valheim is developing steadily but slowly: Maybe your Viking heart needs something fresh again? Then it might be worth taking a look at the new Aska. Survival craft, Viking mythology and a random game world are all in the same vein.
Consent on Steam: 78 percent of over 2,600 reviewers say it’s positive.
The Operator
Admittedly, the job Desk Investigator
does not sound like bitten fingernails per se, but The Operator seems to set the scene in an exciting way. You support agents in the field to collect clues and solve tricky cases.
Consent on Steam: 92 percent of over 1,200 reviewers say it’s positive.
Frontier Hunter
Genre: Metroidvania Platforms | Steam-Release: 26. July 2024 | Preis: 25 Euro
Flashy anime style in a detailed 2.5D game world: Frontier Hunter lets you beat up enemies and gradually advance further into the game world. Character development, similar to role-playing games, provides extra depth to the game.
Consent on Steam: 86 percent of over 900 reviewers say it’s positive.
If you have more time than money this weekend, check out our Steam recommendation above.
How did we do this time? Which game from our list would you like to take a closer look at? Have you already played one of the titles mentioned and would like to give a recommendation or even a warning? Feel free to write it in the comments below!
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