Every day, Steam sees an average release of about a dozen new games. While the abundance of choices is positive, it can be challenging to keep track of potential gems amid the deluge of new releases. To assist you in navigating this vast landscape, we have sifted through every newly released game on Steam. In case nothing captures your interest this week, we’ve compiled a list of the best PC games currently available and an ongoing inventory of games set to launch in 2024.
1) Lil’ Guardsman
- Release: January 24
- Developer: Hilltop Studios
Lil’ Guardsman offers a whimsical approach to Papers, Please. Protagonist Lil, a child standing in for her dad as a guard of the Sprawl kingdom, must decide who gains entry and who doesn’t. The decisions made have significant consequences for both the kingdom and the characters seeking entry. The art style is delightful, and interrogation puzzles add depth to your verdicts.
2) Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
- Release: January 25
- Developer: Capcom
This trilogy includes three Ace Attorney games from the Nintendo DS era: Apollo Justice, Dual Destinies, and Spirit of Justice. Known for being visual novel legal dramas, these games have contributed to the popularity of the genre outside Japan. With 16 episodes and bonus content like an art library and animation studio, it’s a comprehensive collection. If new to the series, starting with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy might be advisable.
3) Ancient Warfare 3
- Release: January 27
- Developer: Jannik Nickel
Ancient Warfare 3 serves as a sandbox battle editor, allowing players to create scenarios in various modes and participate in or observe the ensuing action. With on-the-fly adjustments and a plethora of mod content from Early Access, the game boasts over 23,000 battles available for download. The title’s origin is unique, as it follows Minecraft mods AW1 and AW2.
4) Writer’s Rush
- Release: January 23
- Developer: Frogstorm
In this tycoon game, writers compete to become the bestselling author globally. The objective involves crafting books, interacting with other writers, and managing hatemail responses. Offering five genres and 69 possible themes, the game features writers inspired by real-world counterparts, including George (R.R. Martin) Murphy, Ian (McEwan) McClaren, and the obscure Wally “Mad Dog” Shakespeare.
5) Freakhunter
- Release: January 27
- Developer: goop lord
Developed “for sickos,” Freakhunter is a first-person dungeon crawler with rail shooter elements. Traverse bizarre realms, reminiscent of texture warping eras, and hunt down surreal monsters. The objective is simple: shoot them to death. Drawing inspiration from Silent Debuggers and Shadow Over Innsmouth, the game offers a unique genre hybrid and a morbid fever dream atmosphere.