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Everything announced at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 showcased over 36 games, including 13 world premieres. The event featured gameplay, developer interviews, and trailers for upcoming titles across various genres, with many games available for wishlisting or demo downloads on Steam.
Take to the skies and shoot your mates in the face with a shotgun in Fish & Ships
A trailer for the co-op airship game Fish & Ships was revealed during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026. The game features fish piloting an airship, engaging in aerial combat with shotguns and throwable boxes, and navigating hazardous environments. Players can wishlist the title on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Feel like a kid again when toy car game Obstacle Overdrive launches October 2
Obstacle Overdrive, a toy car simulation game developed and published by Arcane Ermine, is set to launch on October 2, 2026. The game allows players to navigate miniature radio-controlled cars through obstacle courses set in a '90s bedroom environment, aiming to evoke childhood nostalgia. A demo is available on Steam.
Defend your farm from a gaze of raccoons in this charming tower defense roguelite, out tomorrow
The charming tower defense roguelite, The Rabbit Haul, is set to release tomorrow, September 21, on PC via Steam. Players will defend a bunny named Sprout from waves of raccoons by planting organic weaponry and managing their garden, with roguelite elements including town rebuilding and upgrades between runs. New features like a snowy biome and an infinite mode were also revealed.
Core Keeper's Riders of the Underground update drops tomorrow, and you can get a sneak peek of it right here
The 'Riders of the Underground' update for Core Keeper launches tomorrow, September 21, 2026, introducing rideable mounts and a new Moss sub-biome. Players can saddle up various cattle and explore the lush, predator-free greenery, alongside facing new threats like hydras and a mysterious door.
Paper co-op deckbuilder Hellcard 2 has a new demo that you can play right now
A new co-op demo for Hellcard 2, the sequel to the highly-rated roguelite deckbuilder Hellcard, is now available to play on Steam. The game features a unique papercraft aesthetic and allows for both solo and online co-op play, with a full release planned for 2027.
Command a legion of robots in factory builder Brave New Wonders, launching tomorrow
Brave New Wonders, a factory and city builder where players command robots using plain text commands, is launching tomorrow, September 21. The game features post-apocalyptic resource management, linked factories, and defensive turrets against old machines. It will be available on Steam.
Hello Sunshine's latest trailer has me even more excited for the giant robot game
A new trailer for the upcoming PC survival game Hello Sunshine showcases the relationship between the Nomad and the giant robot companion. Players will scavenge for resources and clues in a scorched world, with the robot providing shelter and warmth during the night. The game is set to release in 2027.
Vaewolf's new story trailer takes us down a brutal path of revenge, and shows off the frenetic vampire and werewolf…
A new story trailer for the action game Vaewolf was revealed, showcasing the protagonist's revenge-fueled journey as a half-werewolf, half-vampire elf. The game, which features a hack-and-slash combat system with quick form switching and an isometric art style, is set to release in early 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Night Plane is a horror game designed to scare me, specifically, because I hate flying—and deer demons
Night Plane, a horror job simulator from Liquid Static Studio, is set to release on October 26, 2026, for PC. The game challenges players to attend to passengers and fight shape-shifting demons aboard a plane, with elements of survival and exploration after a crash landing. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Videogame development sim Let's Build a Dungeon launches into early access February 11
The videogame development simulation game Let's Build a Dungeon will launch into early access on February 11, 2027. Players will manage a studio creating an MMORPG, handling hiring, assigning work, and player satisfaction, with the game itself being a meta-commentary on game development.
Lead your legions to glory in asynchronous autobattler Fool King, launching later this year
Fool King, an asynchronous autobattler with a fantasy setting, is launching on November 16, 2026, for PC. The game features strategic troop construction, godly upgrades, and a unique asynchronous multiplayer mode where players can claim the throne by defeating past players' armies. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Get a good look at Control Resonant's otherworldly bosses in a PC Gaming Show exclusive extended interview
Remedy developers discuss Control Resonant, the upcoming ARPG sequel to Control, in an extended interview. Creative director Mikael Kasurinen and art director Elmeri Raitanen highlight inspirations like M.C. Escher and films such as Paprika, while lead level designer Anne-Marie Grönroos details the game's open-world elements and the unique 'Resonant' bosses. Composer Petri Alanko also explains his innovative approach to the game's soundtrack.
How to watch the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, featuring over 30 games with world premieres, shadowdrops, DLC, and release dates. The event will be hosted by Frankie Ward and include on-site interviews by Wesley Fenlon. It will be streamed on multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and Steam, and is expected to be around 90 minutes long.
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct returns September 20
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct is returning on September 20, 2026, following its debut last year. The event will showcase new games and will be streamed on platforms like Steam, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and X. PC Gamer deputy editor Issy van der Velde, who has five years of professional writing experience, will be involved in the show.
Every game, trailer, and announcement in the PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 showcased over 60 games, including more than 20 world premieres, with a focus on roguelites, deck-builders, and action RPGs. Many titles featured demos or playtests available on Steam, with announcements ranging from new DLC for existing games to entirely new IPs. The event also included interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming PC titles.
Oh, yep, that's a pregnant nun chasing you in the gameplay trailer for Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy
The gameplay trailer for Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, the third installment in the psychological survival horror series, was revealed during the PC Gaming Show. The trailer showcases protagonist Susan evading and fighting a pregnant nun, highlighting the game's focus on stealth, puzzle-solving, and combat within the Ashmann territory on Mount Etna. The game is set to release later this year and is available to wishlist on Steam.
About Fishing keeps reeling me in further with its creepy, nostalgic vibes
About Fishing is an unsettling angling simulator revealed at the PC Gaming Show, featuring PS1-inspired visuals and a creepy, nostalgic vibe similar to Dredge. Players control the fishing hook directly, with mechanics allowing for deep exploration of lakes, rivers, and oceans, hinting at a larger mystery beyond just fishing. A demo is available on Steam.
From the creators of Mouthwashing comes a co-op tank game with a disgusting twist
Carcass Clad is a new co-op tank game from Wrong Organ, the developers of Mouthwashing, revealed at the PC Gaming Show. The game features a unique twist where vehicles are armored with animals and players must manage roles like commander, driver, and gunner. It plays as a roguelike with runs broken into levels separated by safe rooms for upgrades.
This co-op clown cacophony crams over 80 minigames into a single videogame
Clowntown, a new co-op party game featuring over 80 minigames, was revealed at the PC Gaming Show. Designed for two to eight players, it offers various modes including cooperative campaigns, competitive play, and quick party options. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
