Last verified October 17, 2026 · Steam listings and publisher announcements
The upcoming Steam games on this shortlist include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Phantom Blade Zero, and Drunkonauts. Below, you’ll find their listed dates, the release-date differences that still need attention, and two undated projects with demos available. Games from the previous version that have already launched now sit in a separate archive, so you won’t mistake an August or September release for a future launch.
This is a selected watchlist, not a complete Steam calendar or a ranking based on hands-on testing. For releases across other PC stores, use our upcoming PC games guide.
Upcoming Steam releases at a glance
| Game | Listed date | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | October 22–23, 2026 | Steam displays Oct. 22; Activision announces Oct. 23. |
| Phantom Blade Zero | October 28–29, 2026 | Steam displays Oct. 28; developer announcement says Oct. 29. |
| Drunkonauts | November 4, 2026 | Planned Steam release; demo listed. |
The paired dates above reflect a difference between official sources, not a confirmed two-day launch window. We have not verified the exact unlock times. Check the listing in your own region before planning a late-night session.
STEAM: OCTOBER 22 · PUBLISHER: OCTOBER 23
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Infinity Ward’s next shooter is available for pre-purchase on Steam. Activision announces October 23 for the full launch, while the Steam listing displays October 22. Keep that distinction separate from campaign and DMZ early access, which have their own dates and eligibility terms.
Before buying, compare what each edition actually includes. An early-access benefit is not the same as the full multiplayer release, and a date alone does not establish the unlock hour in your US time zone.
Steam listing (opens in new tab) · Publisher launch information (opens in new tab)
STEAM: OCTOBER 28 · DEVELOPER: OCTOBER 29
Phantom Blade Zero
S-GAME’s single-player action game follows Soul, a warrior with sixty-six days left to live, through a martial-arts conspiracy. Steam lists October 28; a developer announcement on Steam states October 29. The exact regional unlock schedule needs confirmation.
For PC players, controller support, published requirements, and independent performance coverage are more useful purchasing checks than cinematic footage alone. We have not benchmarked the game.
PLANNED STEAM RELEASE: NOVEMBER 4
Drunkonauts
Physics-based party fights, jetpacks, and environmental hazards give this watchlist a multiplayer option alongside the larger action releases. Steam lists November 4, 2026, and provides a demo download.
If you’re choosing a game for a group, verify the trial’s included modes before arranging a session. The main game’s local and online feature list does not guarantee identical support in the demo.
Coming soon without a confirmed date
These listings have demos, but neither currently provides a calendar release date. Demo availability does not establish when the full game will launch.
COMING SOON · DATE TBA
Aqua Factory Simulator
Bewolba Studios combines aquatic harvesting, farming, factory automation, and store management. Its Steam page lists cooperative play for the game and a separate demo download. Use the trial to investigate the production loop, then check demo notes for progression and multiplayer limits.
COMING SOON · DATE TBA
Backrooms 99
This horror project emphasizes exploration, puzzles, and a narrative mystery. Steam lists a demo and solo/co-op features for the main game. Check which of those options the trial actually includes, particularly if you plan to play with friends.
Already released from the previous watchlist
The following games have launched according to their Steam listings. They are retained here for reference and are no longer presented as upcoming.
Show previously tracked releases
| Game | Steam release date |
|---|---|
| Star Wars Zero Company (opens in new tab) | August 27, 2026 |
| Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (opens in new tab) | August 27, 2026 |
| Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (opens in new tab) | August 27, 2026 |
| Crimson Moon (opens in new tab) | September 1, 2026 |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker (opens in new tab) | September 2, 2026 |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword (opens in new tab) | September 3, 2026 |
| Halloween: The Game (opens in new tab) | September 8, 2026 |
| WARDOGS (opens in new tab) | September 10, 2026 |
| Nivalis Nights (opens in new tab) | September 29, 2026 |
Before you wishlist or buy
Does a Steam date confirm the exact unlock time?
No. A calendar date does not provide an hour, and this watchlist contains two differences between store and publisher dates. Use a verified regional unlock schedule when one is available.
What should you check for Early Access?
Judge the current build: available content, known limitations, update history, and price terms. A roadmap describes intentions and does not guarantee future delivery. WARDOGS has moved out of the upcoming list because its Steam release has already occurred.
Are these tested recommendations?
No. This tracker uses official listings and announcements. Descriptions explain what each project offers without claiming isGamer has played or benchmarked it.
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Sources and update notes
Dates and release status were checked against the Steam pages linked beside each entry and in the archive. Activision’s October 15 launch notice confirms October 23 for Modern Warfare 4. Phantom Blade Zero’s Steam listing and developer announcement show different calendar dates; this page preserves that distinction pending exact unlock information.
October 17 update: moved nine launched titles into the archive, added Drunkonauts and two undated demo projects, removed the obsolete late-August introduction and release artwork, and separated listed dates from unresolved unlock timing.
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