Gamescom may be over, but its impact is still being felt, with numerous games demoed at the event now recommended for Steam wishlists. Following hands-on impressions at the massive expo, six titles have been highlighted as particularly noteworthy.
Exterminauts, a team-based PvE shooter from Behaviour Interactive, draws inspiration from the success of Helldivers 2. It offers a chaotic co-op experience set within an alien sci-fi universe.
Herobeat Studios, known for Endling: Extinction is Forever, is developing Wilderings: The Lost Spring. This new title blends action roguelike elements with creature collecting, described as a fusion of Hades and Pokémon, while also emphasizing environmental restoration.
Neon Giant, the studio behind The Ascent, is preparing its next game, No Law. This immersive sim is set in a cyberpunk city where player choices have significant and lasting consequences, affecting even small details like a bodega owner's business.
Guns of Eschaton, a first-person shooter Soulslike set in a post-apocalyptic wild west, is the project of Eschatology Entertainment. The game is the legacy of the late Viktor Antonov, a developer known for his work on Half-Life 2, and is slated for a December release.
Owlcat Games, the creators of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, are developing The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. This action RPG is set in the universe of The Expanse book series and has been praised for its deep narrative and political intrigue, capturing the essence of its source material.
Rebellion, the studio behind Sniper Elite, is also working on Alien Deathstorm for a 2025 release. This first-person shooter puts players in the role of an exterminator tasked with clearing an alien-infested colony, featuring intelligent enemies that adapt to player tactics.