As the gaming calendar fills with high-profile reveals from recent Sony State of Play and Nintendo Direct showcases, PC players have plenty to look forward to well into 2026 and 2027. This week’s curated roundup highlights six upcoming titles worth adding to your Steam wishlist, spanning spooky action-adventure, psychological horror, co-op puzzle solving, retro role-playing games, rhythm adventures, and perspective-shifting Metroidvanias.
The selections reflect a season of abundance for new releases, with several entries drawing from Polygon’s 2026 Fall Preview. Whether you’re chasing Halloween-appropriate chills or long-form RPG experiences, these six games offer something to hold your attention across the coming years.
A Spooky Coming-of-Age Adventure
If you’ve already started planning what to play ahead of Halloween, Usual June may be exactly what you’re looking for. The action-adventure game is scheduled to launch on Oct. 28 and tasks players with saving the town of Fen Harbor by battling crystal monsters and communing with ghosts.
The title blends a coming-of-age narrative with a spooky atmosphere and stylish combat, positioning it as one of the more distinctive entries in this week’s roundup. Its blend of emotional storytelling and atmospheric action makes it worth tracking from now until its autumn release.
A Dark Puzzle Game Aboard a Doomed Train
Dreadline Express carries what may be one of the darkest premises in recent puzzle gaming: the entire game takes place aboard a train carrying the last surviving humans on a post-apocalyptic Earth. It combines card-based deduction with psychological horror, creating an uneasy blend that sets it apart from typical genre fare.
A demo played earlier this week left players forced to choose a passenger to sacrifice, signaling just how morally weighty the experience becomes. That single decision captures the pitch-black tone that appears to define the full game.
Multplayer Co-op Chaos Heads to Steam
Several of the exciting titles announced during last week’s packed Nintendo Direct are also arriving on Steam, giving PC players a chance to join in. Stage Fright leads that list as the latest multiplayer offering from Ghost Town Games, the studio behind the beloved Overcooked series.
The game centers on solving escape rooms while maintaining the co-op chaos fans have come to expect from its developers. A creepy-cute visual style rounds out an experience designed for players who enjoy working together—and bickering—through tense puzzle scenarios.
A Love Letter to Classic RPGs
Retro role-playing game enthusiasts are enjoying a strong period, with upcoming titles like Final Fantasy Resonance drawing attention. For those seeking similar experiences, Eternal Anima from Marvelous is worth keeping on your radar.
The latest game from Marvelous is an era-spanning ode to classic RPGs fueled by a job system that promises a lot of combat customization.
Polygon Wishlister
The title’s emphasis on a flexible job system suggests deep combat personalization, appealing to players who value strategic depth and character development across its spanning narrative.
A Whimsical Southeast Asian Rhythm Adventure
With numerous games about eating things hitting the market recently, Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale carves out its own niche. Inspired by Southeast Asian culture, this rhythm-adventure game appears to balance cooking mechanics with puzzle-solving in equal measure.
Based on its debut trailer, the title presents itself as a delightful treat laced with whimsy, offering a lighter-toned option among this week’s more intense selections while still promising enough substance to hold players’ interest.
A Stylish Metroidvania Bouncing Between Dimensions
Chronoscript: The Endless End has drawn attention since its first reveal last year, and the reasons are clear. This stylish Metroidvania impresses with perspective-shifting gameplay that shifts between 2D and 3D perspectives, a design choice that keeps exploration fresh.
Its hand-drawn art style alone provides ample reason to track the game through its planned 2027 window, offering players a visually distinctive adventure built on the foundations of the genre’s best traditions.
Looking Ahead
With release windows stretching from this October into 2027, these six titles represent just a fraction of what the coming years hold for PC gamers. Adding them to your Steam wishlist now ensures you’ll be among the first to know when launch dates firm up and playable demos become available.
As more showcases continue to reveal ambitious projects throughout 2026 and beyond, these selections offer a solid foundation for whatever comes next on your gaming radar.
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