We’ll show you a set of new Steam games that may be flying under the radar, but are really wowing insiders.
Weekend, time for fun and leisure: what could be better than a few new games from the seemingly endless expanses of Steam? There are also various titles away from the big names that could be worth your time.
This time with real-time tactics for Commandos fans, capitalism in the post-apocalypse and an acclaimed sports game that is probably unknown in this country. We hope you enjoy our five secret Steam tips for the weekend!
Quickly to the game (table of contents):
- Sumerian Six
- Dustland Delivery
- Webfishing
- Magicraft
- Backyard Baseball 97
Sumerian Six
(Genre: real-time tactics – Steam release: September 2, 2024 – Price: 30 Euro)
This insider tip looks like Commandos or Desperados, and it wants to play like them. That means you’ll be sneaking through the levels, taking out enemies unseen and silently, and staying under the radar. The typical cones of vision, which reveal the line of sight of your enemies, help you plan.
In Sumerian Six, you take on the role of commando scientists
, who fight their way through a world war scenario spiced with fantasy elements. It’s been a smash hit with Steam users. There’s also a demo for you to try out.
Approval on Steam:94 percent of over 400 reviewers are positive.
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Dustland Delivery
The world is at an end, but it would be laughable if there wasn’t still somewhere to maximize profit.In Dustland Delivery, you scour the post-apocalypse for all kinds of stuff that you can sell at a profit in settlements.
To ensure a continuous flow of money, you also create trade routes for your practical truck, which you can upgrade and expand. In doing so, you follow a storyline and meet all sorts of colorful characters.
Approval on Steam:89 percent of over 400 reviewers vote positively.
Webfishing
(Genre: Multiplayer Sports – Steam Release: October 11, 2024 – Price: 5 Euro)
Do you like fishing?Then winter might not be your favorite season, unless you like ice fishing. Or you just live out your hobby digitally: In Webfishing, the weather can be of no concern to you.
The interesting thing about this game is its focus on multiplayer: In the lobbies, you can compete with other enthusiasts to see who can catch the most fish. There are around 100 creatures available.
Approval on Steam:98 percent of over 15,000 reviewers rate it positively.
Magicraft
Have we ever explained the definition of Roguelike to you?If you keep trying something over and over again, hoping that something will change this time – that’s roguelike. Magicraft is one of them.
You take your character on excursions into a world haunted by ancient gods. You have to skillfully dodge attacks and cast spells to defeat enemies by the dozen until you inevitably meet your maker at some point. Between rounds, you learn new magic and hope that you will survive the madness – sorry, the roguelike – better the next time around. A Steam demo helps you form an opinion without obligation.
Approval on Steam:89 percent of over 7,200 reviewers vote positive.
Backyard Baseball 97
(Genre: Sports game – Steam release: October 10, 2024 – Price: 10 Euro)
On this side of the pond, too, some people have already heard of Backyard Baseball Maybe the graphic style reminds you a bit of the Charlie Brown comic. But at its core, it’s a fairly classic sports game. The title was recently re-released on Steam.
You play with your self-created team in casual matches or entire simulated seasons against computer-controlled opponents. The game simplifies the rules a bit, but wants to be on par with the big sports games in terms of realism and statistics.
Approval on Steam:96 percent of over 800 reviewers give it a positive rating.
So, how did we do this week? Did you discover a game that sparked your interest? Have you come across a criminally underrated secret that you would like to share with other readers? Feel free to write about it in the comments below! We are always happy to read your ideas, opinions and experiences.
