At 1:00 AM on October 9 (Beijing Time), the October "3i Plan" event officially revealed updates for 40 games, covering new debuts, DLCs and updates for popular titles, and release dates for several games. Meanwhile, new demos and public tests for nearly 20 games are now open, with players able to view related demo and test entries via the Steam special page.
From the debut of sequels like Machinarium 2 and The Escapists 3, to the crossover DLC between DAVE THE DIVER and Subnautica 2, what noteworthy news did this event bring? Here are the details for each game.
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Aftergods announced; supports single-player and multiplayer adventures
Norsfell, the development team behind Midgard Tribe, has unveiled Aftergods, a new top-down survival ARPG. Players assume the role of a god who survived Ragnarok, establishing a new pantheon, repairing the seeds of Yggdrasil, recruiting followers, building temples, and battling giant monsters in a mythological open world. Wishlist is now open, with confirmed platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Trailer: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1gPa66yEzJ/
Among Us Story: On Guard launches on multiple platforms February 17, 2027
A new independent detective narrative game from the original team behind Among Us will launch on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and mobile devices on February 17, 2027. Players take on the role of a detective, clearing their name and proving their innocence before Impostors target other crew members and themselves.
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Astral Ascent x Light and Shadow: Expedition 33 free update now live
Astral Ascent brings new crossover content with Light and Shadow: Expedition 33. The update adds 6 new summons, 3 new bosses, 2 new tracks, and 3 new rooms, and was released for free on October 8 on Steam, Humble, Epic Games Store, GOG, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
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Brotato DLC Prehistoric Beasts launches on PC November 2
The new DLC for Brotato, Prehistoric Beasts, will launch on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on November 2, bringing new potato characters, weapons, and items as players enter the jungle to battle dinosaurs. The DLC will also launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android in early 2027.
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Canyons releases November 2027; supports 1-4 player co-op
Breathedge developer's new title, Canyons, will launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in November 2027. This 1-4 player online PVE co-op shooter requires players to form blood pacts with supernatural beings, drive tracked base vehicles to explore canyons, and build shelters to protect the crew.
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Chained Together to launch new official map on November 12
The multiplayer co-op game Chained Together will launch its first new official map on November 12. Silhouettes in the trailer show desks, chairs, and computer monitors. Where this new challenge will take players remains to be seen on November 12.
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Scattered Star Sea demo now live; Early Access coming in 2027
The first public demo for Scattered Star Sea is now available on Steam, with the game entering Early Access in 2027. In the single-player demo, players explore the generation ship "Pegla," navigating corridors swallowed by dense forests, establishing shelters, and gathering resources to survive the disaster.
Developed by Manzanita Interactive and published by Kwalee, the studio's co-founder Brian Ostrander previously created the Project Zomboid mod "Save Our Station!".
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DAVE THE DIVER x Subnautica 2 crossover DLC coming early 2027
MINTROCKET has announced a crossover DLC between DAVE THE DIVER and Subnautica 2, bringing the alien ocean world into Dave's Great Blue Hole. The DLC will launch on Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2027.
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Drunk Goddess's Boozy Trick demo launches October 19; full version releases December 8
Drunk Goddess's Boozy Trick is the latest work from the developers of Vertigo Syndrome. Players engage in a small-cup version of Russian roulette with the demon Femme Soule, approaching the truth by breaking rules and drinking heavily. The Steam demo will launch on October 19, with the full version expected to release on December 8.
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Escape the Backrooms to receive "After Party" update in December
Co-op horror game Escape the Backrooms announces that the expansion "After Party" will launch in December, bringing new levels, while character skins will be released in October. The game is currently available on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, where players continue to explore and evade monsters in the Backrooms.
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False Echoes demo now live; full version coming spring 2027
False Echoes is a narrative thriller centered on code-breaking. Players board a highly classified military submarine, intercept mysterious messages, and decipher their codes to determine the truth in the closed depths of the ocean. The demo is now available on Steam, with the full version scheduled for release in spring 2027.
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Gods With Badges announced, focusing on dystopian law enforcement
Strange Scaffold has announced a new narrative strategy game, Gods With Badges. Players assume the role of Harrow McClellan, a disgraced police officer, patrolling a dystopian future city and confronting power dynamics within the law enforcement system through story choices and turn-based combat. Turning off the body camera unlocks special dialogue and combat options.
Trailer: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV13iaf6vE5T/
Haunted Paws free demo now live; confirmed for console platforms
The free demo for Haunted Paws is now available on Steam, with confirmation of future launches on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players can create their own Dog.exe characters, explore a haunted mansion with partners, solve puzzle mechanisms, evade monsters, and find their missing owner.
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Hela: Mouse Journey demo now available on multiple PC stores
The demo for Hela: Mouse Journey is now available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, with the full version launching on PC and consoles on December 1, 2026. Players follow a tiny mouse familiar beside a witch, exploring the Swedish wilderness and helping people along the way with small acts of kindness.
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Goblin Island first public test now live on Steam
The first public test for Goblin Island is now live on Steam, with over 27,000 sign-ups. This survival crafting game puts players in the role of goblins, building homes on an island and defending against human invasions. The game is independently developed by Watt and has been in development for four years.
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Call of Souls global debut; expected on PC and PS5 in 2027
Call of Souls is a cinematic narrative first-person psychological horror game set in a small Chinese town in the 90s. Players explore Xiannu Town in Baishui County, gradually uncovering the secrets behind the town's demise. The game is expected to launch on Steam and PlayStation 5 in 2027.
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Kingdom Two Crowns ancient Egypt-themed DLC Pharaoh Lands coming in 2026
Kingdom Two Crowns has revealed a new ancient Egypt-themed DLC, Pharaoh Lands. Players will explore deserts and pyramids, solve ancient puzzles, find artifacts, and face new threats after nightfall. The DLC will launch in 2026 on Steam, GOG, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Google Play, and the App Store.
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Guillotine Poker launches on Steam in spring 2027
Guillotine Poker is a narrative deck-building game set during the turbulent French Revolution, produced by Damien Monnier, who worked on Gwent. Trapped in prison, players must summon characters, sacrifice cards, and even bet their lives in card games while seeking the truth behind their imprisonment. The game will launch on Steam in spring 2027.
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Little Prince Tyger test open until October 18
Little Prince Tyger is a bloody 2D action roguelike where players traverse over 1,000 single-screen levels. Scenes and enemies are affected by realistic physics, requiring skillful operation, on-the-spot judgment, and equipment choices to overcome challenges. The game test is now open until October 18, and the Steam wishlist is also available.
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Daylight Hell first Steam test now open; full version coming summer 2027
Daylight Hell, from the creators of DEVOUR, is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror game. After the ozone layer collapses, solar radiation twists life in the city into mutants. Players must scavenge supplies, craft equipment, capture mutated creatures, and find fuel for trains. The first round of Steam testing is now open, with the full version scheduled for summer 2027.
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Machinarium 2 officially announced; Steam wishlist now open
Amanita Design has announced the official sequel to the 2009 classic adventure game Machinarium. Players control Josef and Berta as they embark on an adventure in a hidden valley where energy is gradually depleting, solving puzzles that require cooperation by switching between characters. The game continues the series' hand-drawn visuals and animation, with composer Floex returning. The Steam wishlist is now open.
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Watchful Eyes first public demo now live on Steam
The first public demo for Watchful Eyes is now available on Steam. Players must beware of giant police officers overlooking the town in an absurd setting, using observation of the environment, residents, and surrounding objects to find a way to escape via cable railway. The full version will later launch on Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Outward 2: The EXODUS™ begins Early Access February 8, 2027
Outward 2: The EXODUS™ will begin Early Access on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on February 8, 2027. This action RPG emphasizes preparation before adventure, requiring players to equip themselves, plan routes, and carry sufficient supplies before embarking on a journey filled with survival pressure.
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Pony Island 2: Panda Circus Steam test begins; original game free for a limited time
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, the new work from Inscryption creator Daniel Mullins, takes players on a strange journey across time, mythology, and video games. Steam test sign-ups are now open, with the game launching on Steam on April 27, 2027. The original Pony Island is currently available for free for a limited time on Steam.
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Prison of Husks demo live; releasing January 27, 2027
A new demo for Prison of Husks is now available on Steam, with the full version launching on PC and PlayStation 5 on January 27, 2027. Players awaken as puppets in the world of the dead, switching between blocking, shooting, and combat styles to find their lost loved ones and explore secrets and shortcuts in connected areas.
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Anomaly Cargo demo now live; launching on PC and consoles in 2027
Anomaly Cargo combines off-road truck driving with horror elements. Players must drive trucks through treacherous terrain to deliver cursed cargo, or leave the vehicle to explore pagan relics and uncover forgotten truths. The game is scheduled for release on PC and consoles in 2027, with a demo now available on Steam.
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ReVamp releases March 25, 2027; Steam test now open
Digital Sun, the developer of Moonlighter and Calamity Fortress, has announced the release date for ReVamp: March 25, 2027. The first round of Steam testing is now open. Players become Dracula, expanding their vampire fortress, summoning monsters, and setting up tower defenses, personally joining the battle when invaders attack.
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Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of Balance DLC now available on multiple platforms
Seekers of Balance is the fourth DLC for Risk of Rain 2, released on October 8 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Epic Games Store. Players delve into the dark world of N'Kuhana, exploring new areas, facing new enemies and bosses, experiencing fresh trials and challenges, and collecting pages of N'Tormat.
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Song Beast Manager demo now available; expected release January 2027
The first public demo for Song Beast Manager is now available, with Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel confirmed as part of the voice cast. Players will lead an alternative rock band from the 90s from a garage to stadiums, recruiting members, managing the band, and rising to the stage. The game is expected to launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 around January 2027.
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Stronghold 4 releases December 7, 2026; Demo now available
Firefly Studios has announced that Stronghold 4 will launch on Steam on December 7, 2026. A public demo is now available, and wishlist numbers have surpassed 500,000. The game uses a new engine to enhance castle customization, siege gameplay, and cinematic storytelling.
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Fire Lake 1.0 and console versions launch October 28, 2026
Fire Lake will release version 1.0 on October 28, 2026, simultaneously launching on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. As a single-player FPS roguelike, players must scavenge equipment, combine oils and accessories, cook supplies, and choose between delving deeper or extracting in time.
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The Escapists 3 officially announced; launching on PC and consoles in 2027
Team17 has announced The Escapists 3, the sequel to the prison sandbox series, launching on PC and consoles in 2027. Players will explore more prisons, scavenge and craft weapons, observe guard patrols, and prepare escape plans, with digging tunnels or brute force both viable options for breaking out.
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The Talos Principle 3 reveals first gameplay demo; launching on PC and PS5 in 2027
The Talos Principle 3 reveals its first gameplay footage. As the final chapter of the first-person puzzle series, the game will bring new puzzles and challenges, launching on PC and PlayStation 5 in 2027.
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No Turning Back first demo now live on Steam
The first demo for No Turning Back is now available on Steam. Players can join friends in a cursed jungle filled with traps and beasts, dividing tasks to scout paths, manage supplies, find treasures, and try to escape alive with limited resources.
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The Crossing Keeper releases March 10, 2027; beta sign-ups now open
The psychological horror game The Crossing Keeper will launch on Steam on March 10, 2027, with beta sign-ups now open. Players take on the role of a railway crossing operator, managing train schedules and crossing operations. As the job spirals out of control, they must uncover the truth amidst thick fog, anomalous zones, and unsettling neighbors.
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Dragon's Den Breaker demo now live on Steam
The Dragon's Den Breaker demo is now available on Steam, allowing players to challenge the first dragon's den. This top-down extraction RPG features PvE and PvPvE gameplay, where players must expand their shelter, plan routes, gather loot, and extract before the situation spirals out of control.
Trailer: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1VzHk6AEf7/
Volatiles global launch; build your own battlefield
Volatiles is a top-down action roguelike. Players must battle alien monsters while laying tiles, expanding the battlefield, and adjusting combat builds. Tile placement directly changes the course of battle. The Steam wishlist is now open.
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Stumble Waltz releases December 3; demo now available on Steam
Hand-drawn 3D action-adventure platformer Stumble Waltz will launch on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 on December 3, with a free demo now available on Steam. Players follow Waltz and Jam, a shape-shifting puppy, through seven picture-book-style worlds, solving puzzles and challenging giant bosses symbolizing the Seven Deadly Sins.
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Winds of Fate major update "Ashlands" coming this winter
The multiplayer co-op pirate survival adventure game Winds of Fate has revealed its first major content update, "Ashlands." The update will introduce new sea areas, ecosystems, threats, and a brand-new boss. The game is currently in Early Access and is available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Humble.
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"Wild Ambition" Public Demo Now Available on Steam
The public demo for "Wild Ambition" is now available on Steam, featuring a standalone adventure that can be experienced from start to finish. The game supports 1-4 player co-op, allowing players to join the party at any time or continue progressing solo without teammates. This title is developed by the Swedish indie team Wayfinder Studios.
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The demo and test access points announced during this showcase have been compiled on the Steam event page. Interested players can check them out themselves.
Steam Event Page: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/triple-i-initiative-2026