Over the last week, approximately a billion new games debuted on Steam. OK, that number might be slightly exaggerated, but it surely felt that way. As Valve’s site is THE place for PC games, both triple-A and indie, nearly every new project launches on the platform, and the train just never stops. When competing against dozens upon dozens of other releases, there will always be some under-the-radar games that go by unnoticed except for a select few.
The week of June 8 was not as packed with as many huge names as usual, and the gaming world was primarily preoccupied with reveals and announcements rather than new releases. Still, a couple of exciting indie games dropped on Steam (or consoles) that deserve at least some consideration.
This article’s goal is to provide a curated list of the best lesser-known Steam drops for the week of June 8–12, just to shine a spotlight on them. I’m not saying you should sprint out and buy these games; however, if they seem interesting, you might want to explore them further.
“Under-the-radar” is also a vague term; let’s say that if a game surpasses 10K+ concurrent players on Steam, it doesn’t qualify.
Voidling Bound
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Let’s open with a borderline example of a hidden gem that seems on the cusp of exploding; Voidling Bound‘s full release has been encouraging, with it averaging roughly 7K players on Steam at the moment. Although not unknown, the game is still the definition of niche, and it certainly hasn’t blown up to the point of becoming a breakthrough hit (yet).
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Developed by Hatchery Games, a team that includes people who previously worked on Skylanders and Borderlands, Voidling Bound is a nostalgia-driven genre mashup that combines monster raising with third-person shooting and platforming. You are a Space Wrangler who must manage an army of alien creatures (9 at launch) before sending them out into battle. The latter follows Risk of Rain 2‘s formula to an extent, offering a range of monsters that either favor range or close-quarter attacks. Although not everything works perfectly, the gameplay is chaotic, fast-paced, and challenging.
Besides gameplay, Voidling Bound‘s other selling point is its evolution system, which lets you customize the abilities and look of your creature. While technically only 9 voidlings are currently in the game, they can be tweaked to form subspecies that have their own identity. Each creature also has a skill tree, so players can experiment even more to try to find something that works for them. That’s really just the tip of the iceberg, as we haven’t even gone into gene-splicing.
Personally, I really enjoyed my time with Voidling Bound, although I have only put in a couple of hours so far (time is too fleeting). I love the art style and the emphasis on platforming, while the monster-raising/evolving/mutating element allows for some really broken builds (from what I’ve seen). Could some things be improved? Maybe, but hopefully, Voidling Bound will have a long enough life to go through its own evolution.
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Beastro
Farm, Raise, Cook, And Puppet
Similar to something like Dave the Driver, or even Voidling Bound, Beastro’s appeal comes from its odd combination of genres. Cast as a chef named Panko in the town of Palo Pori, you must take over your master’s restaurant after they go missing. During the day, Panko must collect and farm crops, take care of his animals, and then prepare dishes to keep everybody fed, especially the Caretakers. The latter act as this world’s adventurers, and they need to head out into battle with a full stomach.
So far, Beastro might just seem like an average restaurant sim set in a fantasy world, but there’s one thing that sets it apart from the crowd: turn-based deck-building combat. While Panko doesn’t fight, the Caretakers do, and they recount their escapades to the chef when they return. These stories are presented as a Puppet Theater, and you assume control over them. While not very difficult or complex, the battle system provides a nice break from the cooking.
Now, Beastro’s optimization could use some work, with quite a few people reporting lag. While it might be worth waiting for an update before buying a copy on Steam, the game is available on Game Pass for anybody who owns a subscription.
Unrailed! 2: Back on Track
All Aboard
After a stint on Steam Early Access, Unrailed! 2: Back on Track finally reached the end of the line on June 11, and it survived the trip without any derailments. Like the first game, Unrailed! 2 revolves around quickly building tracks to ensure safe passage for a constantly moving train. You and your friends must work together to clear forests, mine resources, and build and lay down tracks, all while the train rolls forward forever. Although offering solo play, this game is very much designed to be played in co-op with a group of close friends who understand the importance of communication. Otherwise, prepare for a trainwreck.
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On the surface, Unrailed! 2 might not seem that different from its predecessor, at least in terms of the core gameplay loop. While that is somewhat true, the sequel introduces a progression system with permanent upgrades that effectively turns the game from a roguelike to a roguelite. The changes don’t end there either, as Unrailed! 2 introduces a 4v4 versus mode, customization options, bosses, and new types of biomes. It adds all this stuff without losing any of the first game’s charm.
Trials Survivors
Bullet Heaven Supercharged
Part of Steam’s Bullet Fest, Trials Survivors arrives as another in an endless line of Bullet Heaven games born out of Vampire Survivors‘ success. In June 2026, a new title in this genre needs to offer something a little bit unique to stand out from the crowd, and Trials Survivors does that through its 3D presentation, absurd enemy density, and unrestricted progression system.
Just to avoid any misunderstandings, Trials Survivors entered Early Access on June 8, so it is still a work in progress. By the standards set by these types of releases, the game has a relatively decent amount of content, along with the replayability commonly found in Bullet Heavens. Right now, you get 5 classes, nearly 100 spells, and plenty of relics that provide passive upgrades, along with a no-cap leveling system that encourages you to keep improving your build until you become an overpowered god of death. Despite being made by a two-person team, Trials Survivors is a technical marvel just for the sheer number of enemies on screen.
If you aren’t sure if Trials Survivors is for you, or if you feel burned out on Bullet Heaven games, I recommend giving the Steam demo a quick try.
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