The sheer volume of new games released on Steam daily presents a significant challenge for players seeking their next favorite title. With hundreds of games appearing each day, even a small percentage of quality releases amounts to a substantial discovery task. To address this, a new website called Steam Hype has officially launched, dedicated to helping PC gamers find noteworthy titles.
Steam Hype is staffed by writers, including Dominic Tarason, who manually select games. The site emphasizes human curation, distinguishing itself from algorithm-driven recommendations. This approach aims to identify games that are gaining organic interest or are newly released indie titles that might otherwise be overlooked.
The site already features a range of content, including multi-part guides to various RPG subgenres such as Classic CRPGs, Action RPGs, JRPGs, and old-school Dungeon RPGs. It also offers an exploration of the retro first-person shooter scene, covering both contemporary releases and mods for classic games.
Steam Hype is also ramping up its review coverage, focusing on less mainstream titles like the PS360 throwback FPS Twisted Tower and the horror adventure Endacopia. The site also revisits games that have improved significantly since their launch, citing the mech tactics game Phantom Brigade as an example of a title that has evolved into a gem.
Additionally, Steam Hype provides a list of PC exclusives, intended to be a resource for players looking for experiences not available on other platforms. The website plans to continue expanding its content and features.
Steam Hype is part of the Hookshot network, which also includes Nintendo Life, Push Square, Pure Xbox, and Time Extension. This network covers various gaming platforms and genres, and Hookshot is also associated with Digital Foundry for tech expertise and has a commercial partnership with IGN. As Hookshot's dedicated PC gaming platform, Steam Hype provides news on new releases, updates, and mod drops, alongside weekly roundups and a monthly curated playlist.