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The PC Gaming Show 2026 has wrapped up, and it was a corker. Over 60 games, more than 20 world premieres, and some fantastic interviews and behind the scenes sneak peeks. What was your favourite moment? I can't answer that because it would be like picking a favourite child, but you can let us know down in the comments.
If you couldn't keep up with the slew of games or you just want a handy recap of everything we saw in one place, then this is the article for you. Read on to see every single thing in the show in the order it appeared. You can also see every game on our Steam page.
Wielders of the Essence
Wielders of the Essence kicked off the Pre-Show. It's a roguelite with survivors-like gameplay and base-building. You play as frogs, which is pretty cool, not enough games let you do that. It's launching November 5, but there's a demo available to play right now, you can grab it on Steam.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class
The Skitarii skitter into Warhammer 40,000: Darktide June 23. You'll be fighting for the glory of the Machine God Omnissiah in this gory co-op FPS. Remember, the flesh is weak, but the metal is strong. You can wishlist the DLC now on Steam.
Spellsided
Out: deck-builders. In: dice-builders. That's right, in Spellsided, you play as a magical die. Gosh, I love videogames. Customise each one of your six faces so that they each cast a different spell and roll your way through this RPG. There's a demo out now on Steam.
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown
Hack '95
Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition
Red Kiss
Arcane Eats
Next was Arcane Eats, a magical deck-builder where you combine ingredients to sate the hunger of your mythical guests. Featuring celebrity chefs such as Guy Fairy and Gorgon Ramsay, can you get the coveted three Mythril Stars? Download the demo on Steam now to find out.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse
Serious Sam is back, and he's brought a whole lot of himself in Serious Sam: Shatterverse. Play as a variety of Sams from over the years in this co-op shooter, and you can sign up for the playtest on Steam if you want to get in on the action early.
Control Resonant
We went to Finland to bring you a deep dive into Control Resonant. This time, you're out of the Oldest House and in Manhattan. It's been warped by mystical paranatural energy, and it's up to Dylan to figure out what's going on. It's out September 24, and you can pre-order it now on Steam.
Sated
Gone Feral
Abiotic Factor - Entropic Break DLC
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand
Yes there are, that name is a bald-faced lie. Meet police officer Alex Watson in this new musical trailer for There Are No Ghosts at the Grand. Too bad he's going to die in 30 days. There are mysteries to uncover and a town to decorate in this genre-blending adventure. You can play the demo and wishlist it on Steam now.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
Time for some co-op planetary exploration in Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions. Hang out in an upgradeable space station and then undertake missions planet-side with your friends. Fight aliens, look for loot, and deform the landscapes around you when the game launches into early access June 11. You can wishlist it on Steam now.
Virtue and a Sledgehammer
Go back to your hometown and bash in the heads of your now-android neighbours. There's both introspection and destruction on offer in this stylish action game. Download the demo on Steam.
Happy Bastards
Happy Bastards is a tactical RPG about, well, a bunch of happy folks. They just love getting into scraps. Build up a band of mercenaries and seek fame and fortune as you take advantage of terrain and kill a load of monsters. There's a combat demo for you to try out right now, download it on Steam.
Another Door
AfterQuest
Next we had a retro pixel RPG, AfterQuest. Make a party of three and venture out into the wilderness to slay foes. It's a roguelite, so defeat only makes you stronger. As you progress you get to choose which loot to take to power up each of your characters' classes. You can wishlist it on Steam now.
SlashZero
Contrary to what the name SlashZero suggests, you actually slash quite a lot. You'll also be shooting and using elemental powers in this timeline hopping action roguelite. Step into the shoes of a Timehacker and try to save the world from nefarious forces. You can wishlist the game and sign up for the playtest on Steam .
Cassette Beasts 2002
Void/Breaker
What's the opposite of turn-based combat? Well that would be Void/Breaker, an FPS where you run on walls, grind on rails, and blast walls to pieces with deadly weaponry. There's a major new update for the early access game that adds new mods, weapons, levels, and enemies, available now on Steam.
2 Fights 2 Tight Spaces
Stronghold 4
Wind Runners
I'm not allowed to be a pilot in real life on account of my colour blindness, but Wind Runners is vibrant enough that even I can get in the cockpit. It's a gorgeous, anime-infused bullet hell where you dart around colossal mechanised war machines. Play the demo on Steam now.
Wardens of Avalon
Planet Zoo 2
Planet Zoo 2 was next up, and the addition of aquariums and aviaries in the management sim absolutely delighted me. Not only do you get to build enclosures for animals, but you can release them into nature preserves. You can pre-order the game on Steam.
Empulse
We never got a Titanfall 3, but we are getting Empulse, a wall running, mech piloting, frenetic shooter that'll delight fans of Titanfall 2. The kinetic movement and high-speed combat harken back to shooters of old, and you don't have to wait long to play it. It's launching in early access June 24, but you can dive into it during Steam Next Fest, June 15. Wishlist it on Steam now.
Arkheron
We flew all the way to the West Coast to get a behind-the-scenes look at Arkheron, an isometric Diablo-like battle royale where you ascend a tower. Proper teamwork is going to be essential if you want to be the last ones standing and make it to the top. You can sign up for the playtest on the game's website.
ReVamp
Rule as Dracula himself and create the most confounding castle layout possible to deter all those who would try to put a stake through your heart. You can sign up for the playtest for this castle-defense roguelite on Discord or by scanning the QR code in the trailer. And you can wishlist it on Steam.
Wardogs
Wardogs is a shooter that blends a persistent economy with 100-player strong firefights. Duke it out with guns and vehicles and earn in-game cash as you play. You can spend it when you die or in a future game, and we're interested to see how it shapes up. You can wishlist it on Steam and sign up for the playtests by scanning the QR code in the trailer.
Shroom and Gloom
We're just over halfway through the announcements here, is that why you're so gloomy? Sorry, couldn't resist. Shroom and Gloom is a deck-building roguelite with not one, but two decks: one is for exploration and the other is for combat. It's got a new demo out now, so you can see how it all works.
Maximum Thunderness
Rivage
We first revealed this game during the 2025 Most Wanted show, and it's back with a new gameplay trailer and a demo you can try out. It's an atmospheric sci-fi puzzle game set on board a space station stuck in a timeloop. Or, in other words, exactly the kind of game I love.
Time Strike
Signet City
Mr Magpie’s Harmless Card Game
Another deckbuilder, Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game really isn't all that harmless. You're trapped in an elevator and have to flip over cards that help you and avoid the ones that hinder you. If you don't, a puppet will shoot you. Wild. Wishlist the game on Steam if you ever hope to escape that dastardly lift.
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a tactical single-player roguelite in which you have to guide a team of three up deadly mountains. Everyone is tied together by a single rope, limiting movement options, and as you ascend, Lovecraftian horrors await you. Check out its demo on Steam.
Outward 2
Outward 2 combines survival mechanics like hunger, thirst, and crafting, with an open world and action RPG combat. Do you reckon you can survive in its harsh wilderness? Well, prove you can by playing the beta, available now. Right now.
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered
Exo Rally Championship
You know what I thought to myself when I played Exo One? "Man, I wish I could race on these planets." Well, now I can, and you can too. Exo Rally Championship shadowdropped during the show, so head on over to Steam to play "the galaxy’s most dangerous off-road racing event."
Duskers 2.0
El Paso, Elsewhere 2
Beast of Reincarnation
Game Freak continues its themes of nature and decay in this action RPG. We sent a crew to Japan to get some answers about what's in store for us when the game launches August 3. Pre-order it on Steam now.
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent marks the first time the board game has made its way over to PC. Battle through dungeons with your friends in a co-op campaign or go solo as you try to aid a world facing relentless darkness. Best of all, this was another shadow drop, so you can go and play it right now.
To Kill a God
To Kill a God turns your map into your skill tree, making the trek into part of your progression. It's an action RPG with a survivors-like aesthetic, and you can try the demo out for yourself.
Pipes.exe
Sunset Summit
Clowntown
Armatus
Paris is burning in this roguelite shooter and only an ancient knight plucked out of his time can save it from the demons running rampant. It's launching this winter, so wishlist it now to remind yourself to get it as a stocking filler.
Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC
To shake things up, we had a live-action trailer in the show too. This one adds some hilairous context to Dave the Diver's upcoming In the Jungle DLC, which adds a whole new body of water to explore, a new restaurant, and a drum minigame that I'm sure I'll be terrible at. You can wishlist it on Steam.
Carcass Clad
Total War: Warhammer 40,000
Warhammer 40,000 finally gets the Total War treatment in this grand strategy game. It looks like it truly captures the scales of the hostile 40K universe, and will let you play as four iconic factions. Keep an eye on the Creative Assembly and Sega social channels for upcoming beta opportunities. You can also wishlist the game on Steam.
About Fishing
Y'know, a lot of the games in this showcase are telling fibs in their titles. About Fishing is a mystery game set in a small, eerie town, and while you do do some impressive physics-based fishing, there's a lot more going on, too. Download the demo on Steam if you want to cast your line and try it out.
Vampire the Masquerade: Eternal Whispers
Valheim 1.0
Valheim is finally leaving early access and launching its 1.0 version September 9, 2026. It'll also be releasing its Deep North update which adds a frozen biome and new enemies to fight and lands to explore. You can grab the game on Steam now if you don't already have it.
P.O.N
P.O.N is a crime simulator like no other. Rather than going up against cops, guards, or even other criminals, you're in a world full of superheroes. This co-op first-person horror experience isn't one for the faint of heart. Wishlist it on Steam if you reckon you can beat a superhero.
Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari
Put a narrative into Geoguessr and set it on an alien world and you've got yourself Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari, a puzzle game that'll put your sleuthing skills to the test. You can wishlist it on Steam now.
Exodus
We aired a highlight reel of all the coolest moments from the Exodus Future Games Show Summer Showcase extended gameplay reveal. Catch a glimpse of the combat, exploration, companions, and effects of time dilation. Since you can't time travel, wishlist Exodus on Steam and wait until it launches.
Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy
This was the penultimate game, so please don't run away, even if the pregnant nuns are really terrifying. Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy is the third instalment in the cult horror series, and it really dials the weirdness up to 11. Search an abandoned villa for clues to unravel the strange past of the Red Nun. Wishlist it on Steam.
Into the Wind
And that's all, folks. I hope you enjoyed this instalment of the PC Gaming Show as much as we enjoyed making it for you. Don't forget to head on over to our Steam page to check out every single game that featured.
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