Five Picks: Steam Games You Might Have Overlooked This Week

Every week, a fresh wave of games hits Steam—some captivate millions, and others slip under the radar. In the world of digital content deluges, we’ve scanned through the recent launch list so you don’t have to. Here are five attention-worthy titles that might’ve eluded your glance.

Zooming In

1. Fumes

Fumes pays homage to the classic vehicular combat games of the ’90s while setting its sights on a vibrant open world. Released on July 29th by the Fumes Team, this early-access title marries nostalgic polygonal visuals with the atmospheric chaos of a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Players cruise and destroy, pitching their upgraded rides against imposing bosses. Early responses hint at a title that, while under development, already shows strong potential.

2. Dead Take

Dead Take brings horror to the first person perspective with an innovative twist—melding full-motion video footage with traditional in-game exploration. Imagine arriving at a mansion the night after a glittering industry party, only to find it spookily barren. Designed by Surgent Studios, this game ensures a gripping storyline laced with mystery rather than combat, focusing heavily on immersive narrative exploration.

3. One-Eyed Likho

Rooted deeply in Slavic mythology, One-Eyed Likho is a first-person horror game released on July 29th by Morteshka. The game invites players into an aberrated 19th-century world defined by eerie tales and haunting legends. With an emphasis on exploration and cleverly crafted puzzles, this release lets players delve into the mysteries of fate and misfortune embodied by its titular antagonist.

4. Time Flies

In Time Flies, you quite literally play as a fly, living out the short and often hazardous life of this tiny creature. Released on July 31st by Playables, it’s a whimsical puzzle venture into the world of a common fly, filled with a variety of missions. The gameplay celebrates the simple joys of existence—they’re flies, after all, just trying to get by—ensuring a quirky, engaging experience.

5. Earthion

Earthion takes gamers back to the era of 16-bit sidescroller shooters. Developed by Ancient Corporation and Bitwave Games, this Sega Mega Drive styled shooter released on August 1st offers straightforward shooting fun and stellar pixel art. Its retro roots give it charm and appeal to those yearning for a dash of retro blast processing.