🎮 New and Upcoming Steam Releases in August 2025

August 2025 is proving to be an exciting month for PC gamers, with a wave of new games launching on Steam, ranging from long-awaited sequels and ambitious remakes to cozy indie games and fast-paced action titles. Whether you're into deep RPGs, creative sandbox experiences, or adrenaline-fueled shooters, Steam's August 2025 lineup has something for everyone.

In this blog, we'll explore the most notable new and upcoming releases on Steam this month.

🧳 Story-Driven and Action-Adventure Titles

🎩 Mafia: The Old Country

Release Date: August 1, 2025
Genre: Narrative Action-Adventure
Developer: Hangar 13

Set in early 20th-century Sicily, Mafia: The Old Country takes players into the gritty world of organized crime. You play as Enzo Favara, a young man drawn into the dangerous world of mafia politics, family feuds, and vendettas.

Gameplay: Open-world exploration, stealth missions, dramatic story arcs
Visuals: Realistic historical environments, atmospheric lighting
Why Play: It’s a must-play for fans of historical crime dramas

✨ Echoes of the End

Release Date: August 20, 2025
Genre: Narrative-Driven Third-Person Action
Developer: Myrkur Games

Echoes of the End blends magic and swordplay in a cinematic, emotionally rich story. You play as Ryn, a powerful warrior on a quest to rescue her brother and uncover the truth about her mysterious powers.

Features: Puzzle-solving, character relationships, fantasy combat
Highlight: Stunning Icelandic-inspired landscapes

🥷 Remakes and Sequels Worth Your Time

🐍 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Release Date: August 15, 2025
Genre: Stealth Action Remake
Publisher: Konami

A lovingly crafted remake of the PS2 classic Snake Eater, this version features reworked visuals, updated UI, and modern control systems while preserving its original Cold War-era espionage story.

Gameplay: CQC, camouflage mechanics, survival elements
Visuals: Unreal Engine 5 overhaul
Why It Matters: It introduces one of gaming’s most iconic origin stories to a new generation

💣 Gears of War: Reloaded

Release Date: August 28, 2025
Genre: Third-Person Shooter (Remaster)
Developer: The Coalition

Gears of War: Reloaded is a full visual remaster of the original title with cross-platform multiplayer, ultra HD textures, and re-recorded sound design — but keeps the brutal core gameplay intact.

Multiplayer: Classic maps with modern matchmaking
Campaign: Gritty and emotional
Bonus: Steam achievements and controller optimization

🧪 Indie Highlights & Cozy Sims

🧺 Tiny Bookshop

Release Date: August 8, 2025
Genre: Cozy Simulation
Developer: Neoludic Games

Take over a quaint little bookshop in this charming indie title. You’ll stock shelves, chat with regulars, decorate your space, and explore nearby towns.

Gameplay: Slice-of-life, time management, relationship building
Vibe: Relaxing, slow-paced, emotionally cozy

🪞 Gemporium

Release Date: August 18, 2025
Genre: Life Sim / Business Management
Developer: DreamSprout Games

A life sim-meets-business title where players grow crops, craft goods, form relationships, and run their own gem and trinket stall at a local bazaar.

Visual Style: Soft pastel palette
Replay Value: Daily events and randomized customers
Customization: Build your shop and home

🛋️ MakeRoom

Release Date: August 5, 2025
Genre: Sandbox / Simulation
Focus: Interior design and object placement

For fans of Unpacking and The Sims, MakeRoom lets you freely decorate environments, create vignettes, and capture photo-ready layouts.

Mechanics: Drag & drop physics, no objectives
Use Case: Great for creators and ASMR fans

⚔️ RPGs, Hack & Slash & Roguelites

🌀 Lost Soul Aside

Release Date: August 13, 2025
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Ultizero Games

A stylistic fusion of Final Fantasy and Devil May Cry, Lost Soul Aside has you playing as Kazer, a stoic hero wielding a shape-shifting weapon and fighting through dimensional chaos.

Combat: Fast, combo-heavy, cinematic
Story: Personal, mysterious, anime-inspired
Why Play: For fans of stylish action RPGs like Bayonetta or NieR: Automata

🧛 Morbid Metal

Release Date: August 21, 2025
Genre: Roguelite Hack and Slash
Mechanic: Shapeshift between four characters mid-combat

This slick cyber-fantasy roguelite lets you build devastating combos, collect upgrades, and switch between melee, ranged, and AoE fighters in real time.

Environment: Dark industrial worlds
Challenge: Hardcore combat and procedurally generated enemies

💥 FPS, Rhythm & Bullet-Hell Mayhem

🕹️ Void/BREAKER

Release Date: August 11, 2025
Genre: Destruction-Based FPS
Core Feature: Full destructibility + modifiable weapons

Think Teardown meets Ultrakill. Blow holes through walls, customize your guns mid-fight, and use your environment as a weapon.

Replayability: Procedural maps, randomized enemies
Multiplayer: Co-op modes and speedrun leaderboards

🕺 All Systems Dance

Release Date: August 25, 2025
Genre: Rhythm Combat / Sci-Fi Dystopia

Set in a future where corporations control dance and rebellion, players use dance moves to counter enemies in real-time beat-synced battles.

Aesthetic: Neon, cyberpunk, high-energy
Music: Original synthwave soundtrack
Why Try: Unique twist on rhythm games with combat flair

🔫 Guntouchables

Release Date: August 7, 2025
Genre: Action Roguelike / Bullet Hell
Style: Retro pixel graphics meets chaotic gunplay

Face endless waves of enemies in randomly generated maps using outrageous weapons, mobster aesthetics, and quick reflexes.

Playable Solo or Co-op
Upgrades: Randomized gear, ability stacking

🌊 Abyssus

Release Date: August 16, 2025
Genre: Underwater FPS Roguelite
Developer: ZenShell Games

Explore dangerous, abyssal environments in this underwater shooter that emphasizes modular weapon crafting, deep-sea horror, and multiplayer synergy.

Unique Setting: Underwater caves, bioluminescent life
Team Focus: 4-player co-op with role synergy

🧑‍🌾 Remakes & Revivals of Classics

🌾 Story of Seasons – Grand Bazaar

Release Date: August 10, 2025
Genre: Farming & Life Simulation
Studio: Marvelous

A full remake of the beloved DS classic, now with voice acting, new visuals, and expanded relationship systems.

Daily Life: Farming, festivals, animal care
Bazaar Mechanics: Sell goods and upgrade stalls weekly
Romance: Multiple marriage candidates, LGBTQ+ inclusive

🥷 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Release Date: August 30, 2025
Genre: 2D Action Platformer
Publisher: SEGA

A hand-drawn reboot of the legendary ninja franchise, featuring deep combat systems, platforming challenges, and sleek animation.

Combat: Combo-based, counter mechanics, multiple weapons
Art: Traditional Japanese ink-style visuals

🎯 Final Thoughts

Steam in August 2025 is packed with a diverse array of games, from explosive shooters and narrative adventures to relaxing indie gems and iconic remakes. Whether you're looking to dive into a rich story, blast your way through roguelikes, or just cozy up with a life sim — you’ll find something new and exciting this month.

💬 Which of these titles are on your wishlist? Share your picks in the comments or wishlist them directly on Steam!