Top 18 Games Dropping on Steam This Week (12–18th May)

Every week, Steam gets an excessive number of titles releasing, and it’s difficult to keep up with some of the most promising ones with all the noise going around some of the biggest AAA titles (DOOM: The Dark Ages, anyone?). To aid with not missing some gems, we’re highlighting some of the best titles launching over the week.

Between the 12th of May to the 18th of May, there are 252 total games releasing, and we picked 18 titles we thought you should keep an eye out for throughout the week.

DOOM: The Dark Ages

• Developer: id Software
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Genre: Action
• Tags: Action, FPS, Demons
• Release date: 12th of May / 15th of May
• Steam Link

Believe it or not, the launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages is officially here. First announced during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 2024, it’s been nearly a year since we’ve seen much about the title, and much like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, it feels almost like a shadow drop for Bethesda.

Whether coincidence or a new strategy, you can expect to pick up DOOM: The Dark Ages this week; you can begin your journey on the 12th of May if you pre-purchase the Premium Edition for £99.99 for Advanced Access, or get it for £69.99 and begin on the 15th of May.

The Precinct

• Developer: Fallen Tree Games Ltd
• Publisher: Kwalee
• Genre: Action, Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Detective, Crime, Sandbox
• Release date: 13th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

Fallen Tree Games Ltd and Kwalee had massive success with their The Precinct throughout the Steam Next Fest a while back. Taking on the role of an up-and-coming cop, you’ll play through the fictional Averno City in 1983 and fight back against the gangs that have taken over.

From vehicle chases to helicopter rides and full-on gunfights, you can check out The Precinct on the 13th of May, though you can also try the demo and see if it’s to your liking before committing.

Blacksmith Master

• Developer: Untitled Studio
• Publisher: Hooded Horse
• Genre: Simulation, Strategy
• Tags: Strategy, Management, Simulation
• Release date: 15th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

Partnering up with Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, developer Untitled Studio (who you may know for their 2021 release Tavern Master that accrued an impressive amount of players) is launching what will be their follow-up title. Another simulation and management entry, Blacksmith Master has you taking on the role of a medieval smithy to supervise all things forging: mining ores and gems, crafting products, and selling the weapons.

From weapons to armour, tools and cooking utensils, you’ll be able to craft all sorts of things in your shop, which you can manage and decorate. If management and medieval are your things, you can check out Blacksmith Master on the 15th of May.

Cubic Odyssey

• Developer: Atypical Games
• Publisher: Gaijin Network Ltd
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Tags: Exploration, Sandbox, Action-Adventure
• Release date: 14th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

We’ve discussed Cubic Odyssey and called it Minecraft meets No Man’s Sky, and we proudly stand by that statement. Atypical Games and Gaijin Network Ltd’sCubic Odysseyis set to release this week after hyping the world for its open-world cubic space adventure at the start of the year, and fans are excited about starting their journey across the cosmos.

Whether you’ll begin your co-op sci-fi adventure with friends in the online co-op or venture alone and explore the expanse of space solo, you can beginCubic Odyssey on the 14th of May, though you can also check out the Steam demo if you’d like to see if it’s your type before committing.

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

• Developer: 7QUARK
• Publisher: 7QUARK
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Action Roguelike, Exploration, Roguelite
• Release date: 14th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

It’s a surprise that Supergiant Games’ Hades didn’t spawn more clones or create its own genre, and though you’ll see a few titles here and there honouring the incredible combat, it’s a criminally low amount of games trying to capture that same essence. To that regard, 7QUARK and Game Source Entertainment’s Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is a boon for those who are looking to take that feeling into a Japanese-inspired world.

Already delayed on the 28th of March originally, players will be able to pick up the stylistic title on the 14th of May. If you want to begin battling your way through a fantasy realm set in the Edo period, fighting swarms of demons to reveal the hidden truths, you can pick up the demo to give it a shot ahead of release.

House of Legacy

• Developer: S3 Studio
• Publisher: Thermite Games
• Genre: Adventure, RPG, Simulation
• Tags: Early Access, Sandbox, Management
• Release date: 14th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

House of Legacy will test players through the chaos of attempting diplomacy while keeping their attention through the unique art style and refreshing setting. Build your city, engage with a heritage system, battle out rivalries, and much more in this upcoming title that you can pick up on the 14th of May.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2

• Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
• Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
• Genre: Action
• Tags: Action, 2D Fighter, Arcade
• Release date: 15 May, 2025
• Our Preview
• Steam Link

We’d be remiss not to mention Capcom Fighting Collection 2 given the fact that not only did Mike Crewe write a preview of his short experience with the title, but Alana Dunitz is a big fan of all things retro. Featuring eight retro titles for players to pick up, you’ll be able to enjoy retro fighting with the boons of modern-day gaming, like online elements.

You can pre-order this eight-game collection for £34.99 and get two additional song bonuses for the Museum mode.

Animal Spa

• Developer: Sinkhole Studio, Moonlab Studio
• Publisher: Sinkhole Studio
• Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Simulation, Automation, Casual
• Release date: 13th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

Desktop idlers have become one of the most beloved genres, thanks to their (usually) adorable concepts and ease of accessibility. Most of them aren’t disruptive or punishing, offering their distractions to take much-needed breaks throughout the day, whether it’s from work, doomscrolling, or your other game.

In Animal Spa, players will run a bathhouse for adorable pixel animals to visit! Offer a place to relax and unwind to a varied list of animals, decorate your spa, and fill it to the brim with fun things for them to do! 

Nubs! Arena

• Developer: Rangatang, Glowfish Interactive
• Publisher: Glowfish Interactive
• Genre: Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer
• Tags: Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, 2D Fighter
• Release date: 15th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

Take on the role of the titular Nubs as you fight against your friends in short-paced multiplayer brawls. Featuring online or local options, from four to 20 players can join the arena, scavenge, loot, and fight their way to victory, including character customisations, five-round combat, a variety of power-ups, and more!

Just make sure to bring your own friends, as those are not included (unless you count the matchmaking). Though this game releases on the 15th of May, you can pick it up for free on launch for the first 24 hours, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your copy.

Void Sails

• Developer: Ticking Clock Games
• Publisher: Ticking Clock Games
• Genre: Adventure, Indie, RPG
• Tags: Exploration, Sailing, RPG
• Release date: 14th of May, 2025
• Our Preview

Martin Heath checked out Void Sails during its latest Next Fest foray, finding the experience enjoyable and writing favourably about it in his preview. Take helm of a flying ship in a mysterious world as you battle powerful foes, shape your own story, and face the consequences of your actions. Do you think you can resist the void?

EBOLA VILLAGE

• Developer: indie_games_studio
• Publisher: indie_games_studio
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Adventure, Survival Horror, Puzzle
• Release date: 12th of May, 2025

EBOLA VILLAGE takes inspiration from the original survival title of the same name that released back in the 90s; this modern take turns it into a first-person adventure, bringing the horror close and personal! Take on the role of Maria as she travels to visit her mom and ex-husband to a village after finding out that there’s a biological threat happening. 

Gunbot Diplomacy

• Developer: Sleepy Sentry
• Publisher: GrabTheGames
• Genre: Action, Casual, Indie
• Tags: Bullet Hell, Roguelike, Replay Value
• Release date: 13th of  May, 2025
• Steam Link

Gunbot Diplomacy is a nuanced take on the bullet heaven genre, as players fight through hordes of enemies as a robot! Customise the little guy with different weapons and overpower him further with the upgrades then go back into the fray and show those foes who’s the bo(t)ss. 

Into the Restless Ruins

• Developer: Ant Workshop Ltd
• Publisher: Wales Interactive
• Genre: Indie, Strategy
• Tags: Deckbuilding, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Action Roguelike
• Release date: 15th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

Developed by Ant Workshop Ltd and published by Wales Interactive (mostly known for their contributions to the FMV genre), Into the Restless Ruins has you building the dungeon you’ll fight through in roguelike deckbuilding. Engaging in Vampire Survivors–inspired combat, you’ll need to survive and try to reach The Warden in order to defeat it, but you’ll be in charge of growing the very dungeon you’ll be traversing.

You can pick up Into the Restless Ruins already for £11.69, taking advantage of the 10% early-bird bonus. If you’re not entirely convinced, you can also check out the demo to decide if it’s to your liking before forking over the money.

Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo

• Developer: Galla
• Publisher: Fellow Traveller
• Genre: Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Colorful, Emotional, 2.5D
• Release date: 16th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo is a touching and heartwarming narrative-driven puzzle game where players take on the role of Kulebra, a bone snake who finds itself in charge of helping those who have died pass on. Find out what happened in their life, assist them in getting to terms with how it went, and explore a Latin American–inspired afterlife full of colour!

Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors

• Developer: Flipline Studios
• Publisher: Flipline Studios
• Genre: Action, Casual, Indie
• Tags: Crafting, Action, Strategy
• Release date: 13th May, 2025

Many will already be acquainted with Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors, as the game used to be playable on the browser! In this 2D adventure, players will become a blacksmithing donkey who helps the local warriors with their trouble by crafting them everything from a sword to a bow — a total of 80 weapons! Players, however, get to do that and join the fight: once they’re done smithing, they’ll find seven different lands to battle in!

Broventure: The Wild Co-op

• Developer: Alice Games
• Publisher: Alice Games
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Survival, Stylized, Arena Shooter
• Release date: 15 May, 2025
• Steam Link

Broventure: The Wild Co-op by Alice Games takes on the idea of poncle’s Vampire Survivors and adds more to it with base-building and co-op elements. Take on the role of one of the characters, pick from a slew of upgrades at the same time, and experience an isometric gameplay style not often explored in the genre so far.

If you’d like to check it out, you can try Broventure ahead of its release in the demo available right now on Steam.

House Flipper 2 - Co-op DLC

• Developer: Frozen District
• Publisher: Frozen District
• Genre: Casual, Indie
• Tags: Indie, Casual, Simulation
• Release date: 15th of May 2025
• Our Review
• Steam Link

House Flipper 2 built on the original’s success, and though it failed to capture that same spark as evidenced by its concurrent player counts, Frozen District isn’t over with it just yet. The House Flipper 2 - Co-op DLC will be a free addition, letting players join together to renovate homes and resell them. 

Though some steps were taken back from the original, Mike Crewe praised House Flipper 2 for some huge strides forward in terms of its quality-of-life improvements. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to check out his review. If you’re interested, you can pick up House Flipper 2 for £32.49, though it has seen a historical low of £21.11 in the past, with a possible discount on the horizon due to the upcoming DLC bringing in more eyes.

EVERSPACE 2 - Wrath of the Ancients

• Developer: ROCKFISH Games
• Publisher: ROCKFISH Games
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Tags: Shooter, Space, Loot
• Release Date: 12th of May, 2025
• Steam Link

If you thought ROCKFISH Games was done with EVERSPACE 2 after their latest major free update and EVERSPACE 2: Titans, you were sorely mistaken. Announced on the 27th of January, the EVERSPACE 2 - Wrath of the Ancients DLC is coming to players who love this space-looting adventure. Best of all, you can pick it up for £19.99 when it drops on the 12th of May, being brought down from its original price due to the current economic state of the world.

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