The week of July 13th, 2026, brings a diverse wave of new titles to Steam, ranging from cosmic horror and detective puzzles to quirky simulation and strategy games. Whether you are looking for co-op action or a deep RPG experience, there is a substantial list of games hitting the storefront.

Quick Facts: Notable Steam Releases

  • The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu (ACE Team/Nacon): Action-adventure game arriving July 15.
  • Dead Weight (Klukva Games): A turn-based RPG/adventure title launching July 16.
  • Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit (Spry Fox): A life-sim experience releasing July 15.
  • Fogpiercer (Mad Cookies Studio/Hooded Horse): A roguelike card-based strategy game arriving July 17.
  • Bodycam Onrecord (Onrecord): An Early Access FPS launching July 17.

Action, Adventure, and Horror Highlights

For players seeking thrills, several horror and action-focused games are on the schedule. The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu from ACE Team leads the pack on July 15. Meanwhile, those who prefer survival horror and physics-based gameplay can check out Funnel Runners on July 16 or Wreck Runners, also arriving on the 16th. For a more psychological approach, Desktop Explorer from Recurring Dream hits the store on July 17.

Shooter and hack-and-slash fans have a few options as well, including Pathogenic, a top-down bullet hell game, and Ascend to ZERO, an action roguelike from Flyway Games, both releasing mid-week.

Simulation and Strategy Titles

Simulation enthusiasts have a busy week ahead. Forensics: Crime Scene Detective offers a procedural look at investigation work starting July 13. If you prefer something more relaxed, A Game About Chopping Trees arrives on July 15, while Ore Factory Squad brings mining and sandbox simulation to the platform on July 16. For strategy buffs, Fogpiercer combines roguelike elements with card-based mechanics on July 17, and Cat Chess offers a lighter, strategy-focused experience on July 14.

Full List of Releases (July 13–19)

Here is every title arriving on Steam this week:

  • July 13: Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, Ascend to ZERO
  • July 14: The Incident at Galley House, Cat Chess, Celestial Return, D-topia
  • July 15: The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, Denshattack!, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, Teeto, A Game About Chopping Trees
  • July 16: Funnel Runners, Dead Weight, Moss: The Forgotten Relic, Hell Maiden, Pathogenic, The Mermaid Mask, Ore Factory Squad, Happy's Humble Burger Cult, Wreck Runners, Welcome to the Game III, K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, The NOexistenceN of Lilith
  • July 17: Desktop Explorer, Fogpiercer, Bodycam Onrecord, Frozen Ship, With Eyes Closed - Season 2