Polygon has launched a new weekly newsletter called Wishlister, designed to help players navigate the crowded landscape of PC game releases on Steam and discover upcoming titles worth their attention. The newsletter addresses a significant challenge in the gaming industry: discoverability.
With an average of 70 new games launching on Steam daily, according to SteamDB data, it has become increasingly difficult for developers to get their games noticed and for players to find titles that align with their interests. Wishlister aims to alleviate this by curating a selection of promising games each week.
The newsletter features six games per issue, focusing on variety across genres rather than solely highlighting well-known titles. This approach celebrates the eclectic nature of video games and introduces subscribers to a diverse range of experiences. Previous selections have included unique titles such as the card-collecting bakery sim "Acornia: Mirror World," the Doom-inspired "Cyberlich and the Death Cult of Labor," and the cozy, Studio Ghibli-esque "Vivarium."
Each edition of Wishlister provides direct links to the featured games' Steam pages, allowing subscribers to easily add them to their wishlists. This process is likened to bookmarking a page, enabling players to keep track of games they are interested in playing later without any immediate commitment.
Players interested in utilizing Wishlister to find their next favorite game can subscribe to the newsletter through Polygon's website. The service is free and aims to provide a regular roundup of potential future gaming highlights.