PC players have a variety of new games to explore on Steam this weekend. Following a relatively quiet period for new releases, the platform is now offering several titles that evoke classic gaming eras, alongside a significant DLC expansion.
Duskfade offers a 3D action-platformer experience reminiscent of PS2-era titles such as Kingdom Hearts. Players control Zirian, who wields a Keyblade-like sword on a quest to save his sister. The game aims to fill a niche for players seeking the style of action-platformers that were popular during the PlayStation 2 generation.
For those nostalgic for Nintendo 64-era first-person shooters, Agent 64: Spies Never Die aims to deliver that experience. This title is a deliberate throwback, paying homage to genre pioneers like GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark. It also features a split-screen multiplayer mode, capturing the feel of late 1990s shooters.
Wild Blue Skies presents an indie take on the on-rails shooter genre, drawing clear inspiration from Star Fox 64. While it features analogous elements such as quipping animal pilots and levels that mirror those found in the Nintendo classic, it operates as a distinct homage. It offers an alternative for players without a Nintendo Switch 2 who wish to experience a Star Fox-like adventure.
Moving to more modern settings, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a new addition to the tactical shooter genre. Set during the Vietnam War, the game focuses on large-scale, 50v50 battles. The developers have expressed a commitment to a complex shooter experience, and initial impressions from April suggested it would appeal to fans of hardcore shooters.
Finally, the Man of Honor DLC for Mafia: The Old Country provides an opportunity to revisit the 2025 action-adventure game. This expansion is significant as it connects the prequel to the main Mafia series by introducing a younger Ennio Salieri. The update also includes improvements to the game's open world, addressing criticisms regarding exploration opportunities in Sicily at the time of the game's initial launch. This DLC could reintroduce players to what has been described as some of the strongest writing found in a modern AAA video game.