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Which new games are coming out on Steam? This page tracks confirmed upcoming Steam releases with dates where announced, plus the ones still listed as coming soon. Wishlist anything here and Steam will email you the moment it launches or drops 20% or more.
Confirmed Steam release dates
| Game | Release date |
|---|---|
| Inferno Protocol | August 29, 2026 |
| Scavland | September 4, 2026 (Early Access) |
| Dumb Ways to Build | September 10, 2026 |
| Car Park Capital | October 9, 2026 (Early Access) |
| DISK-Y | November 2026 |
| Terranigma | 2027 |
| Tides of Annihilation | 2027 |
Most anticipated upcoming Steam games
Terranigma — the 31-year wait ends
The 1995 Quintet action RPG that never released in North America and has never been re-released in any form is finally coming to Steam and GOG in 2027, with original staff involved.
War Fantasy — nine years, one developer
An ex-Call of Duty developer built a psychological horror FPS that interrogates why war games feel good. Pitched as Spec Ops: The Line meets The Stanley Parable.
FAKE ME — build your own disguise
Multiplayer hide-and-seek where you model your hiding spot from scratch with 3D tools. Because every disguise is player-made, no two matches repeat.
The Undergrowth — survival MMO as an insect
Start as a fragile hatchling and claw up an entire food chain full of other players. Droughts force predators and prey together, and betrayal is part of the ecosystem.
Dear Passengers — the world worst airline
Physics-based co-op aboard a plane that is falling apart, carrying illegal cargo, with passengers who still expect snacks.
Upcoming games by genre
Horror
- Hotel Is Hungry — the hotel is a living creature and you work reception
- UNFROST — co-op Antarctic horror FPS
- Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit — Thai folklore horror
- Dreadwoods Gatekeeper — medieval Papers, Please with cursed forests
- Don’t Drop The Cake — survival horror as a balance test
Co-op and multiplayer
- SHORE — physics raft survival
- Emergency Buddies — the least qualified paramedics
- Shady Job — bury a body that fights back
- Japanese Ramen Simulator — six-player noodle shop
- WARDOGS — 100-player three-team warfare
Cozy and creative
- Dice Hoarder — sort 400+ polyhedral dice sets
- Salt and Soil — three centuries of one frontier family
- A Game About Being A Parrot — demo out now
- Tricky and the Dream Caster — 6th-gen collect-a-thon on Kickstarter
How to track Steam release dates
Wishlist is the notification system
Steam emails every wishlister on release day and again whenever the game drops 20% or more. That is the entire mechanism, and it is free.
Coming Soon does not mean soon
Many pages list a vague window or no date at all. Early Access dates in particular slip regularly. Treat announced dates as intentions rather than commitments.
Watch the fests
Steam Next Fest runs three times a year in February, June, and October, and is the single best place to try demos of unreleased games.
Frequently asked questions
What new games are coming out on Steam?
Confirmed near-term releases include Inferno Protocol on August 29, 2026, Scavland in Early Access on September 4, Dumb Ways to Build on September 10, and Car Park Capital in Early Access on October 9. Terranigma and Tides of Annihilation are both scheduled for 2027.
How do I find out when a Steam game releases?
Add it to your wishlist. Steam automatically emails you on release day and again whenever the game is discounted by 20% or more. There is no better tracking method.
What is the most anticipated upcoming Steam game?
Terranigma is the biggest single announcement, as the 1995 Quintet action RPG has never been legally re-released and never launched in North America. It arrives on Steam and GOG in 2027.
When is the next Steam sale?
The Steam Autumn Sale runs October 1 to 8, 2026, and the Winter Sale runs December 17, 2026 to January 4, 2027. See our full Steam sale calendar.
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