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PC indies keep sneaking onto Steam like little gremlins (and they’re worth it)

By GFA Staff
Feb 23, 2026
2 min
PC indies keep sneaking onto Steam like little gremlins (and they’re worth it)

PC Gamer highlighted five lesser-known new Steam releases worth a look.

What it means for gamers: this is your reminder that the best surprises rarely have a cinematic trailer budget. Great for your taste; catastrophic for your backlog.

Among the featured titles are a deck-building tactics hybrid and a minimalist survival game that has already seen a surge in community feedback.