Steam Hype Playlist: May 2026

Keeping up with all the new games on Steam can be a job unto itself, and potentially disappointing if you're rushing to grab stuff the second it launches. That's why every month we wait for the dust to settle before picking the best new Steam games we've played and adding them to our Steam Hype Playlist. We're declaring a mayday for your wallet as we pick through May 2026's must-haves.