5 Must-Play New Steam Games to Try This Weekend
Polygon highlights five new games available on Steam this week, following a week of retro indie releases. The standout title is Mortal Shell 2, a Soulslike action RPG developed by Cold Symmetry that represents a significant improvement over the original game. While the first Mortal Shell received middling reviews and was considered a standard entry in the crowded Soulslike genre, the sequel appears to have addressed those shortcomings and is positioned as one of the year’s best entries in the genre.
Beyond Mortal Shell 2, this week’s Steam lineup offers substantial variety for different player preferences. The available releases span multiple genres including horror games, cozy titles for relaxing gameplay, and an ambitious MMO offering. The article positions this as an unexpectedly strong week for new PC releases, with enough options to derail any plans players may have had to work through their existing backlogs. The variety suggests something for different moods and play styles, from challenging action gameplay to more laid-back experiences.