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September brings a heavy run of indie releases, and several have confirmed dates. Here is what is actually landing, with dates where they exist.
Confirmed release dates
| Game | Date | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Scavland | September 4 | Hardcore post-apocalyptic survival RPG (Early Access) |
| Dumb Ways to Build | September 10 | Co-op construction from the Dumb Ways to Die team |
| Car Park Capital | October 9 | Satirical parking tycoon, published by MicroProse (Early Access) |
The most anticipated without dates
War Fantasy
An ex-Call of Duty developer spent nine years building a psychological horror FPS that interrogates why war games feel good. Pitched as Spec Ops: The Line meets The Stanley Parable.
FAKE ME
Multiplayer hide-and-seek where you model your own disguise from scratch with in-game 3D tools. Because every hiding spot is player-made, no two matches repeat.
The Undergrowth
A survival MMO where you start as a fragile insect hatchling and claw up an entire food chain of other players. Droughts force predators and prey to share water, and betrayal is part of the ecosystem.
Hotel Is Hungry
Body horror hotel management where the building is alive and you decide who it eats.
Ylem’s Cat
You ride a giant cat and steer it with a laser pointer. A curator post about it reached 1.9 million views.
SHORE
1-4 player raft survival against storms and sharks.
Dear Passengers
Physics co-op aboard the world worst airline, with illegal cargo and passengers who still want snacks.
Nodusfall
HoYoverse dark fantasy co-op action RPG with no character gacha. Free to play, cosmetics only.
Further out
- DISK-Y — November 2026, a 15-minute PC-98 style visual novel
- Cozy Game Restoration — November 4, restoring old game cartridges
- Terranigma — 2027, the first re-release in 31 years
- Tides of Annihilation — 2027, Arthurian knights in a broken London
How to actually track these
Wishlist them. Steam emails every wishlister on release day and again whenever a game drops 20% or more. That is the entire notification system and it is free.
Also worth knowing: Coming Soon does not mean soon. Early Access dates in particular slip regularly, so treat announced dates as intentions. See our full upcoming Steam releases tracker.
Frequently asked questions
What indie games are coming out in September 2026?
Scavland enters Early Access on September 4 and Dumb Ways to Build releases September 10. Car Park Capital follows on October 9.
How do I know when a wishlisted game releases?
Steam automatically emails you on release day and again whenever the game is discounted by 20% or more. No other tracking is needed.
