The PC Gaming Show 2025, held on June 8, 2025, delivered an electrifying showcase of over 70 exciting and high-quality games, cementing this year as a landmark for PC gaming. With more than 15 world premieres and a diverse lineup spanning innovative indies to blockbuster titles, the event highlighted the creativity and ambition driving the industry forward. From adrenaline-pumping shooters to cozy narrative adventures, this year’s offerings promise something extraordinary for every gamer.
1. 007: First Light
Developer: IO Interactive
Details: A highly anticipated James Bond game blending stealth, action, and espionage in IO’s signature style, with behind-the-scenes insights; IO’s Hitman pedigree and the iconic Bond IP make this a major reveal.
Release & Platform: 2026; PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S.
2. Abyssus
Developer: DoubleMoose Games
Details: A fast-paced cooperative FPS and roguelite "brinepunk" adventure set in an underwater corrupted civilization, emphasizing crafting and combat; its unique aesthetic and demo availability drive strong interest.
Release & Platform: August 12, 2025, with Steam Next Fest demo June 9, 2025; PC.
3. All Systems Dance
Developer: Mighty Yell
Details: A rhythm-driven narrative adventure where players overthrow a tech billionaire through expressive dance combos in a vibrant world; its quirky premise and narrative depth make it a standout.
Release & Platform: Early Access, August 20, 2025; PC.
4. Den of Wolves
Developer: 10 Chambers
Details: A four-player co-op heist FPS set in a techno-thriller future, from the creators of Payday and GTFO; the developers’ pedigree ensures intense, engaging gameplay.
Release & Platform: 2026; PC.
5. FBC: Firebreak
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Details: A co-op shooter set in the Control universe with chaotic, supernatural action and developer insights; Remedy’s reputation and ties to Control enhance its profile.
Release & Platform: June 17, 2025; PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus.
6. Love Eternal
Developer: Ysbryd Games (developed by Brlka)
Details: A psychological horror platformer with unsettling pixel art, centered on a teenager’s bond with an ancient god; its eerie aesthetic and unique horror-platforming blend draw attention.
Release & Platform: October 2025; PC.
7. Mandrake
Developer: Failbetter Games
Details: A narrative-driven farming sim combining cozy mechanics with Failbetter’s deep storytelling; the studio’s track record (Fallen London, Sunless Sea) and genre-blending premise make it compelling.
Release & Platform: 2026; PC.
8. Morbid Metal
Developer: Screen Juice (Published by Ubisoft)
Details: A roguelike where players control multiple characters simultaneously in fast-paced combat, backed by Ubisoft; the innovative mechanic and major publisher support highlight its potential.
Release & Platform: Early Access, August 21, 2025, with Steam Next Fest demo; PC.
9. Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition
Developer: Beamdog
Details: A remaster of the classic D&D RPG with controller support, expansions, Steam Workshop modding, and upgraded visuals; it appeals to nostalgic fans and new players with modern enhancements.
Release & Platform: July 15, 2025; PC, modern consoles.
10. ULTRAKILL
Developer: Hakita (Published by New Blood Interactive)
Details: A retro-inspired FPS with skill-based scoring and new Fraud layer footage, blending fast-paced action with style; its cult following and high-energy updates keep it a fan favorite.
Release & Platform: Later in 2025, with Steam Next Fest demo June 9, 2025; PC.
Other Games Showcased
- Ambrosia Sky: A sci-fi "clean-'em-up" where players battle alien fungus in a crumbling space colony; demo available now.
- Far Far West: A co-op FPS blending ghost bandits with elemental spell combos in a supernatural Wild West setting.
- Ascendant: A chaotic multiplayer shooter with tanks and unique character designs, also coming to Xbox.
- Barotrauma: Home and Harbor (DLC): Adds base-building and new horror elements to the co-op submarine sim, targeting 2026.
- Bus Bound: A public transport sim focused on eco-friendly bus management and passenger satisfaction.
- Capy Castaway: A whimsical crow-and-capybara adventure inspired by childhood exploration, also on Xbox.
- CloverPit: A visually striking game with sparse details, featured in a montage; releasing Summer 2025.
- Dead Reset: A gory sci-fi horror FMV adventure with a death-loop mechanic.
- Demonschool: A tactical RPG mixing teen drama, supernatural battles, and karaoke; releasing Summer 2025.
- Eclipsium: A horror game with burning cities and abattoirs, wishlisting open on Steam.
- EVE Frontier: A hardcore space survival MMO with a Founders Access program.
- Eyes of Hellfire: A Blumhouse Games horror mystery revealed as a world premiere.
- Farever: A multiplayer Zelda-like adventure with co-op exploration and pixel-art charm.
- Grave Seasons: A farming sim with a murder twist, showcasing gameplay for the first time.
- Guntouchables: A co-op roguelite shooter with preppers battling mutant hordes; Early Access June 17, 2025.
- Kaizen: A Factory Story: A sandbox automation puzzler from Zachtronics testing creativity and efficiency.
- Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth: A cozy Moomin adventure set for release in 2025.
- Mycopunk: A Devolver Digital co-op shooter battling interstellar fungus; releasing July 10, 2025.
- Necesse: A survival game with base-building and romance, leaving Early Access on October 9, 2025.
- No More Room in Hell 2: A co-op zombie shooter with summer updates and the Broadway map returning.
- No, I’m Not a Human: A bizarre horror game with a Steam Next Fest demo, noted for its strangeness.
- Outbound: A cozy road trip sim with customizable vans for a digital nomad lifestyle, also on Xbox.
- Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults: A fantasy ARPG with squad-based combat; demo available June 9, 2025.
- Pigface: An intriguing game with minimal details, highlighted for its unique name.
- Pizza Bandit: A shooter/cooking hybrid combining violence and pizza-making; Early Access August 25, 2025.
- Planet Blip: A game where players channel-surf a staticky world through soaps and sitcoms.
- Spooky Express: A Halloween-themed puzzle game from Draknek and Friends set in a theme park.
- The Alters: A sci-fi survival game with cloning and psychological exploration; releasing June 17, 2025.
- The Hunger: A roguelike deckbuilder where players cook to battle hungry hordes.
- The Rogue Prince of Persia: A fast-paced action game leaving Early Access in August 2025.
- Void/Breaker: An FPS with customizable gun creation and level destruction; demo available now.
- Wanderburg: A minimalist open-world roguelike with castles on wheels and resource management.
- Wheel World: A game with a confirmed release on July 23, 2025, also on Xbox.
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