Five Must-Play Steam Games You Missed

New PC Games to Watch Out For This Week

Every day, approximately a dozen new games are released on Steam. While this is an exciting development for gamers, it can be overwhelming to keep up with all the new releases. With so many titles coming out, it's easy for potential gems to get lost in the crowd. To help you navigate this ever-growing selection, we've compiled a list of the most promising PC games launching this week and a running list of upcoming 2026 releases.

Homura Hime

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Release Date: February 25
Developer: Crimson Dusk

Homura Hime is a third-person action game that harks back to the style of games from 20 years ago. The protagonist, Homura, is tasked with defeating "five extremely powerful demon girls." The gameplay combines elements of Devil May Cry with Nier's bullet hell mechanics. It's a straightforward slash-and-dodge experience wrapped in an anime aesthetic. If you miss the days when games like this were common, Homura Hime is worth $23.

Planet of Lana 2

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Release Date: March 6
Developer: Wishfully

The first Planet of Lana was a visually stunning, hand-painted cinematic platformer inspired by Inside and Another World. I enjoyed it greatly, and the sequel seems to expand on the original by introducing more tonal variety. This version features "frozen peaks, deep oceans, and forgotten ruins," which suggests a broader color palette than the original's vibrant blues and greens. Lana is also older and moves with more confidence, but overall, the experience remains similar: a carefully paced blend of platforming, puzzles, and occasional stealth.

iRacing Arcade

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Release Date: March 4
Developer: Original Fire Games, iRacing

iRacing is one of the most respected racing simulations, but it's not for everyone. Not everyone wants to focus on safety rules or master braking around corners. iRacing Arcade offers a casual, lightly cartoonish take on the main game with some management sim elements. The creators of Circuit Superstars are behind this title, and their modern take on top-down racers is well worth checking out.

Shinehill

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Release Date: March 7
Developers: Peach Bite

Shinehill is another cozy game in the post-Stardew Valley mold. You play as a disguised alien spy who has been given a house and land. Your goal is to farm the land to fit in and make a living while building relationships with the townsfolk. One of them might not be who they seem. The game includes fishing, dungeon crawling, and cooking, making it a well-rounded experience.

Angel Engine

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Release Date: March 7
Developer: HMS Studios, Black Lantern Collective

Angel Engine is an analog horror series inspired by films like Blair Witch and Paranormal Activity. It originally gained attention on vertical video platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Now, it's available as a game. Angel Engine is a "horror surgery simulator" that explores a missing chapter of the series. It adopts a grimy DreadXP aesthetic, but it looks more like a '90s PC point-and-click adventure than a PS1 game.