Weekly Steam Plaza Issue 127: "Train Sim World 6" and "LEGO Party!" Released

Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
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Editorial Department: YamaChan | 2025/10/04 09:00 (UTC)

Weekly Steam Square delivers news about notable titles released or announced this week on Valve’s PC game download and sales platform, Steam, along with sale information.

Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition

A first-person action horror FPS set on the mysterious planet Pardan. Players take on the role of Zola Hendrix, a former colonial marine, tasked with investigating a dangerous research facility. The game features intense combat against cunning and unpredictable Xenomorph threats, where players must rely on skill and determination to survive. As the opening chapter of a two-part story, it reveals a terrifying secret that shakes humanity’s fate.

Train Sim World 6

A train simulation offering realistic train operation experiences. Players assume the role of a train driver, tackling challenging trains across three new routes: commuter lines in America, scenic coastlines in Britain, and historic long-distance rail lines in Germany. The game tests players’ ability to handle unexpected situations such as signal failures or equipment malfunctions. It also features diverse modes including free-roam for unrestricted travel and the Creator Club, where players can customize vehicles.

LEGO Party!

A multiplayer party game supporting up to four players, set in a LEGO world. Players compete on themed stages like Pirates or Ninjago, battling for victory by claiming golden bricks as trophies. The highlight is 60 quirky mini-games that test speed and wit. Character customization offers over one billion possible combinations, allowing players to create unique minifigures and become the life of the party.

Genokids

A high-speed hack-and-slash game set on a planet under alien invasion. Players control all four members of the eccentric band “Genokids” as they confront invaders who ruined their live performance. The game features seamless character switching during combat, enabling fluid coordination of various skills. It also includes exhilarating parkour action across city streets and an over-the-top Hyper Mode that pushes limits.

Luctus

An action-adventure set in a world inhabited by mythological creatures. Players take on the role of Nora, a fire mage, searching for someone who suddenly disappeared while unleashing various spells to vanquish enemies. The game features more than 20 skills and combos that players can unlock and develop, enabling them to craft their own unique action style. Epic boss battles await, delivering challenging fights.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger

A role-playing game set in a digital world distorted by time anomalies. Players become “Time Strangers,” Tamers who journey through past, present, and future worlds with their partner Digimon to confront mysterious enemies plotting history’s collapse. A major highlight is the grand narrative that unfolds as players raise and evolve various Digimon encountered across different eras, uncovering hidden truths buried in history.

Final Fantasy Tactics - Ivalice Chronicles

A strategy RPG set on the war-torn land of Ivalice. Players assume the role of young hero Ramza, whose story was lost to history, as they relive the truth behind the treacherous “Lion War,” a conflict filled with political intrigue between nations. The game features strategic battles across 3D terrain with varying elevations and offers high flexibility in character development by combining diverse jobs and abilities.

The finely rendered, beautiful yet terrifying 2D graphics of new action title “HELLREAPER” are worth seeing

Awesome Games Studio announced on October 2, 2025, their new title “HELLREAPER,” and released a trailer. The game is a 2D action-adventure known for its intricately detailed and strikingly terrifying graphics.

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“Titan Quest II” in early access receives update adding new chapter “Northern Beaches,” plus new areas and bosses

THQ Nordic began releasing a major update for “Titan Quest II,” currently in early access, on September 30, 2025. The update introduces the new chapter “Northern Beaches,” escalating the battle against Ichthian, who advances toward the fortress of the King of Tides. Additional new areas and bosses have also been added.

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Interview: The director of the “Football Manager” series discusses how two years of development shaped the evolution of the latest installment, “FM26”

The soccer management game “Football Manager 26,” scheduled for release on November 5, 2025, from Sega. An exclusive joint interview was conducted with Miles Jacobson, the series’ director, who visited Japan in conjunction with Tokyo Game Show 2025.

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“Grounded 2” in early access receives update with Japanese language support. New boss, giant tarantula “AXL,” also introduced

Xbox Game Studios today (October 1, 2025) released the update “Hairy and Scary” for “Grounded 2” (PC / Xbox Series X|S), developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Eidos Montreal. The update includes Japanese language support and introduces a new boss: giant tarantula “AXL.”

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Review: “Football Manager 26” is deeply niche, yet offers time-saving “best-of-both-worlds” gameplay for managers

The soccer management game “Football Manager 26,” scheduled for release on November 5, 2025, from Sega. This article presents impressions from a media preview event held in late September. The latest installment of the series, rebuilt with a new engine, now offers both deep customization and casual accessibility.

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Action RPG “The Relic: First Guardian” announces 2026 release. Extended gameplay trailer of approximately eight minutes released

Perp Games announced today that the release date for their new title, “The Relic: First Guardian,” has been set to 2026, and released an approximately eight-minute extended gameplay trailer. The game is a dark fantasy action RPG developed by Project Cloud Games, inspired by Korean legends, where players battle over 70 bosses.

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New title “AXERAS” announced, promising a “turn-based tactical military JRPG” with deep story elements and hand-drawn animation plus Japanese voice acting

Inverse Atelier announced on October 2, 2025, its new title “AXERAS,” a “turn-based tactical military JRPG” inspired by turn-based tactical games and classic JRPGs. The game employs a permadeath system where fallen soldiers never return, while also emphasizing rich story elements—a bold and ambitious fusion of gameplay and narrative.

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Relaxing 3D spot-the-difference sequel “Tiny World 2” announced for November 6 release. Latest trailer unveiled

Hidden Trap announced today (October 3, 2025) that Hyper Three Studio’s new title “Tiny World 2” will be released on November 6. The sequel to the relaxing 3D spot-the-difference game features a calm atmosphere with quirky 3D objects for players to explore and identify subtle differences.

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RPG “Keep Driving” released with Japanese language update, following a young man’s free-spirited journey. A road movie-style RPG

YCJY Games today (October 3, 2025) released an update for their PC title “Keep Driving,” adding support for nine languages including Japanese. The simulation RPG follows the journey of a young man who buys his first car and heads to a festival in a distant country.

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Robotic explorer seeks to save humanity’s future by investigating Earth sinking beneath the sea. Survival action “The Last Caretaker” set for early access release on November 6

Channel37 today released the latest trailer for “The Last Caretaker,” announcing its early access version will be available on November 6. The game is a first-person survival action-adventure in which players take on the role of “Caretaker,” a robot awakened after centuries of silence on Earth, once abandoned by humanity—now determined to protect human future.

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“Marvel Rivals” releases gameplay trailer for new hero “Daredevil” set to debut in Season 4.5 on October 10

NetEase Games today (October 2, 2025) released a gameplay trailer for the new hero “Daredevil” in the online tactical shooter “Marvel Rivals,” set to launch on October 10 as part of Season 4.5. The video shows him detecting enemy positions through radar sense and swiftly closing distance for combat.

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“PowerWash Simulator 2” launches demo on Steam with two playable stages. New cleaning tools: soap and floor cleaner introduced

FuturLab began distributing the demo version of its upcoming high-pressure cleaning simulation game, “PowerWash Simulator 2,” on Steam on September 30, 2025. The demo includes two stages: “Removals Van” and “Public Facility,” allowing players to experience new cleaning tools introduced in this installment, as well as the home base.

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Open beta test begins for “SAND,” a PvPvE escape shooter exploring a desert planet with giant machines

tinyBuild began the open beta test for its upcoming title “SAND” on October 2, 2025. The test includes both standard gameplay modes like exploration, looting, combat, and escape (“Voyage”), as well as a new mode called “Storm Dive,” which emphasizes action and confrontation.

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Experience the zombie mode of “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” on CoD Next. Watch armor vehicle travel and customization in action

The open beta test for the latest installment in the series, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7,” began on October 3, 2025 (Japan time). Coinciding with this launch, Activision and Treyarch held their annual CoD Next event. This article shares experiences from exploring the vast map “Ashes of the Damned” using an armored vehicle.

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Action game “Crashout Crew” announced. Fast-paced cargo transport with physics-based items set for demo release on October 13

Aggro Crab announced today its upcoming title “Crashout Crew,” and published a Steam store page. The multiplayer action game for up to four players features workers in the world’s most “efficient” warehouse, who operate forklifts equipped with boost and drift functions to transport cargo from orders around the globe.

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“The End of History,” sandbox strategy RPG, releases two-year demo today at 8:00 PM. Experience the opening two years of gameplay

WorldMap, an indie game label operated by Taisystem, announced today that the demo version of “The End of History,” a PC title, will be released at 8:00 PM. The game is a sandbox strategy RPG set in a medieval-style world. Players are tasked with one mission: “Stop the end of the world.”

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PC version of “Monster 8 THE GAME” launched. Main story chapter 4 “London Defense Operation” featuring Chester Rockburn and Yonokomi Kikoru released

Akatsuki Games today announced the launch of the PC version of “Monster 8 THE GAME.” Alongside this release, Chapter 4 of the main story, titled “London Defense Operation,” featuring Chester Rockburn and Yonokomi Kikoru, was unveiled. The Kafka team heads to London to battle armored monsters attacking the city.

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“The First Descendant” receives major update implementing melee weapon “Sword.” New Void Vessel dungeon and boss also introduced

NEXON implemented a major update for the online TPS “The First Descendant” on October 1, 2025. This update introduces the game’s first melee weapon: “Sword.” Additionally, new content has been added, including the Void Vessel dungeon and a new boss named “Lavashitadel.”

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“World of Warships” launches major update 14.9 in celebration of U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary. Players can explore American naval history while building their own port

Wargaming.net implemented a major update, version 14.9, for the online naval combat action game “World of Warships.” The update features multiple new content items, including the event “Liberty Harbor”, commemorating the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary. Players can build their own port while tracing the history of the American Navy.

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“Yes, My Queen,” a rule-modifying roguelike chess game, launches free demo on Steam. Players can fire missiles when necessary

Nexting today (October 3, 2025) released the demo version of “Yes, My Queen,” a new title developed by Dutch studio Wall Spaghetti, on Steam. The game is an innovative strategy game that fuses chess with roguelike mechanics, using various cards to alter rules during gameplay.

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