A whole bunch of video games had been introduced at Summer time Recreation Fest and different showcases over the weekend. We current the Steam titles that persons are most enthusiastic about.
The celebration’s over, time to wrap issues up:Which video games obtained essentially the most consideration at Summer time Recreation Fest? A have a look at Steam want lists tells us. Let’s undergo the winners one after the other – possibly you’ve neglected a few of them.
Our record solely consists of video games that had been proven on the Summer time Recreation Fest or accomplice occasions such because the Xbox Showcase. We’ve additionally sorted them by improve in curiosity, not essentially by their absolute rating within the worldwide want lists.
Fast navigation:
Resident Evil Requiem
Unwell
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Pragmata
Dune Awakening
Chronicles Medieval
Atomic Coronary heart 2
The Dice
Chrono Odyssey
Jurassic World Evolution 3
Closing Fantasy Techniques – The Ivalice Chronicles
Nioh 3
Recreation of Thrones: Warfare for Westeros
1. Resident Evil Requiem
Resi 9 has really been unveiled – in a considerably unusual format. In the midst of the SGF livestream, it was first introduced that we must wait just a little longer to see the brand new Resident Evil. Nicely, it ended up being 20 minutes, as a result of on the finish of the present, the trailer was proven in any case.
Capcom’s stunt was clearly successful, as the sport is at present ranked primary when it comes to video games with the very best improve in curiosity.
2. Unwell
To make clear: The sport will not be known as “Roman Three,” however “Unwell,” as within the English phrase for sick. You’ll discover out why this title suits so effectively while you watch the reveal trailer. Throughout our late shift, no different sport precipitated as many distorted faces.
Unwell stands out from the various new horror video games. And that secures it second place in our rating.
3. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Positively the spotlight of the Future Video games Present 2025, and a comfort prize for all Mass Impact followers who’ve been ready in useless for information. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is being developed by Owlcat, is ready within the universe of the favored TV sequence, and is closely based mostly on Bioware’s confirmed role-playing components: choices, story focus, companions, and romance.
Followers of the sequence are naturally all ears, however Osiris Reborn can be clearly attention-grabbing for a lot of sci-fi lovers who’re new to the style. A lot in order that it’s sufficient to earn it third place in our rating.
4. Pragmata
Somewhat bit The Final of Us, just a little bit Loss of life Stranding – Pragmata may very well be a really attention-grabbing combine. On this motion journey, you defend just a little android lady who spends most of her time sitting in your again and actively supporting you in battle.
Not a lot is understood about Pragmata but, however it’s scheduled for launch in 2026 and shall be accessible for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Sequence X/S. Will probably be a single-player title, and Capcom plans to disclose extra particulars quickly.
5. Dune: Awakening
At Summer time Recreation Fest 2025, the survival MMO Dune: Awakening confirmed new components of the universe that had been beforehand solely recognized to followers of the books. We’re at present testing the sport in a number of phases, as it isn’t but attainable to play beneath real-time situations in Early Entry.
6. Chronicles: Medieval
The Center Ages are at all times common – with us, with you, and with worldwide Steam customers. So it’s no shock that Chronicles: Medieval has secured one of many prime spots after rising as a possible competitor to Mount & Blade 2 at Summer time Recreation Fest 2025.
It guarantees to mix large-scale real-time battles with role-playing, and there’s additionally a technique map of Europe. The builders say you’ll be capable to command hundreds of troopers on the battlefield and even discovered your personal kingdom.
7. Atomic Coronary heart 2
Atomic Coronary heart continues! This was revealed at Summer time Recreation Fest 2025. The precise launch date for this new tour into the retro-futuristic universe will not be but recognized, however we’re cautiously optimistic that it is going to be in 2026 or 2027.
The affect of the extraordinarily engaging feminine robots shouldn’t be underestimated with regards to attracting consideration. The mechanical killer ballerinas had been already used to nice advertising impact within the predecessor.
8. The Dice
It’s very becoming that The Dice is so near Atomic Coronary heart 2 on the want lists – the 2 video games are intently associated. Whereas Atomic Coronary heart 2 shall be one other single-player title, The Dice is an MMO shooter set in the identical universe.
The dice that provides the sport its identify is the sport world, which modifications with each flip, for instance by turning the legal guidelines of nature the other way up. There may be additionally imagined to be a narrative right here.
9. Chrono Odyssey
Chrono Odysseycalls itself a “next-generation motion MMORPG.” It depends on the graphics energy of Unreal Engine 5, and the brand new trailer from Summer time Recreation Fest 2025 offers you a superb impression of the open world.
The story is in regards to the battle in opposition to twelve gods (no, DSA followers can sit down once more, not the Twelve Gods) and the manipulation of time. Chrono Odyssey shall be launched at an as but unknown date for PC, PS5, and Xbox X/S. A beta will run by way of Steam from June 20 to 22, 2025.
10. Jurassic World Evolution 3
The third spherical of dinosaur park building not solely offers you extra dinosaurs, but additionally many extra artistic prospects. Dinosaur lovers needs to be actually completely happy this time round, as the 2 predecessors provided little or no freedom in comparison with Frontier’s different park video games (Planet Zoo, Planet Coaster).
In fact, JWE3 is once more based mostly on the film. You’ll be able to select between completely different sport modes corresponding to marketing campaign or free building.
11. Closing Fantasy Techniques: The Ivalice Chronicles
After 28 years, Closing Fantasy Techniques: The Ivalice Chronicles is lastly a remake of the favored tactical sport from the PS1 period. It options improved graphics, a brand new interface, and full voice appearing – however you may as well swap to the unique should you’re within the temper for some critical nostalgia. FF Techniques shall be launched on September 30, 2025, for PS4, PS5, and PC.
12. Nioh 3
The samurai Souls-like sport is getting a sequel – Summer time Recreation Fest 2025 has delivered various new additions to this style. Nioh 3 not solely stands out with its magnificent Japanese fashion, however has additionally launched a playable alpha model, which you’ll join on the PlayStation Retailer.
13. Recreation of Thrones: Warfare for Westeros
For GoT followers, that is most likely the perfect information in a very long time (and so they desperately want it after all of the fuss about Winds of Winter…): A technique sport set on the earth of Westeros is coming. Apparently, you’ll be capable to comply with completely different story paths than within the sequence. Within the announcement trailer, for instance, John Snow turns into a follower of the Evening King.
Which of the video games talked about right here pursuits you essentially the most? Or is your spotlight of the gaming summer time one thing fully completely different that hardly anybody else has on their radar? Be at liberty to share it with us within the feedback! We’re seeing a various image emerge right here within the editorial workplace too – though The Expanse: Osiris Reborn has pleasantly stunned fairly a couple of of us particularly.
