Steam's Hidden Gems: 5 New Games to Beat the Grindy Rush

Steam’s latest wave includes a five-minute FPS, a chiptune mech banger, and an FMV thriller with no escape from scammy love. The platform’s daily deluge of 12+ new titles makes discovery a minefield, but these overlooked gems demand attention.

Oddcore redefines speedrun mechanics with a 5-minute time limit across 50+ retro FPS areas. Its early access model lets players sprint through procedurally generated levels without the grind of traditional shooters.

Dungeon Antiqua 2 builds on its 18,000+ sold predecessor with pixel-perfect 8-bit JRPG action. The sequel retains the original’s charm while expanding its dungeon-crawling formula.

Dreadmyst pledges “no paid content” in its free-to-play MMO format. Its WoW-style combat system promises accessibility without monetization traps—a rarity in the genre.

Blood Money has already earned 700+ positive reviews in two days as an FMV thriller. Its scammy romantic entanglements play out through branching choices, blending horror and drama in a single-player narrative.

“I refuse to play this because I know I won’t be able to stop,” one player wrote about Vital Shell, a chiptune mech brawler that combines retro aesthetics with modern difficulty curves.