Looking for the best new releases this holiday season? We’ve compiled a list of the Top Steam Games to Look Out for in December 2025 that every gamer should check out. From thrilling adventures to immersive RPGs, these games promise hours of fun and excitement.
Excavator Simulator REMAKE
Excavator Simulator Remake delivers a grounded and hands-on construction experience for anyone who enjoys operating heavy machinery. The game isn’t just about digging or tearing down buildings — every mission asks you to handle the excavator in a realistic and careful way. The controls feel surprisingly natural, especially when you’re practicing with the ISO–SAE layout. The training mode makes it easy for beginners to settle in, while free-play is great for players who simply want to relax and operate the machine at their own pace.
Dotu
Dotu is one of those puzzle games that looks simple at first, but once you start playing, you realize how much depth it really has. It blends the number strategy of Sudoku with the satisfying grid-logic of Picross, so every level brings its own little twist. Each Room adds something new — sometimes locked squares, sometimes linked tiles, and sometimes math-based tricks that force you to think differently. The gameplay is easy to pick up, but solving the tougher puzzles gives a kind of satisfaction that makes the game surprisingly addictive.
Clue: Murder By Death
Clue: Murder By Death is a 3D isometric mystery game where you uncover the hidden secrets of Anderson Manor. The story takes place in 1932 England, after Lord Anderson’s death throws the entire estate into suspicion and fear. You have only two hours to explore the rooms, question the residents, and sift through lies and half-truths to find the real killer. Every character hides something behind their polite expressions — a past connection, a betrayal, or a motive for revenge. The game revolves around your choices, so every decision you make can shift the story in a new direction.
Meu Restaurante Brazuca
Meu Restaurante Brazuca is a fun and lively casual cooking game where you step into the chaos of a Brazilian kitchen to cook, assemble, and deliver orders on time. Prepare burgers, salads, and even X-Tudo while keeping up with the hectic pace of each level. As you progress, new recipes and slightly trickier mechanics are introduced, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging. The controls are simple and intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and start cooking.
Between Worlds
Between Worlds is a narrative metroidvania platformer where you join MAT, a young boy, trapped in a mysterious school. Each world comes with its own rules and challenges, requiring you to use abilities and tools to overcome obstacles. By shifting between worlds, the environment and available skills change, helping you solve puzzles and fight magical creatures.
Spanky “Bat-a-Swing” Demo
Spanky “Bat-a-Swing” is a 3D rhythm platformer inspired by 1930s cartoons and electro-swing music. In the city of Metronopolis, everything moves and dances to the beat, and it’s up to Spanky the Bat to help teach Mayor Metrognome a lesson. Enemies, platforms, and traps all follow the music’s rhythm, but Spanky plays by his own rules—swing, slam, and slide wherever you like.
SEMO Demo
SEMO is a co-op physical platformer where you move and jump your triangle to guide the circle to its target. In the world of shapes, a square tries to impose order by locking up the freewheeling circles, and SEMO, the circle’s friend, sets out on a rescue mission. The game features multiple challenging stages, with more planned for future updates. You can play solo, team up with friends via remote play, or enjoy two-player local co-op on a single device.
KALE – Grakonian War Campaign
KALE: Grakonian War Campaign is a 2D arcade-style spaceship game that brings back the classic sci-fi feel of the 1980s. You play as Kale Starborn, a cheeky and sarcastic anti-hero with a mysterious past, piloting the ship “The Justiceblaster.” Your mission is to save Moon22F from the evil Grakonians mega-corporation. Neon side-scrolling levels, hand-crafted concept art, and voice-acted dialogues make the game fun and full of personality.
Wrath of Mynah
Wrath of Mynah is a turn-based RPG adventure that brings the epic story of The Great Hanyem War to life. You play as Pike Gilder, a young thief determined to make a difference against the oppressive Indigallo Federation. Team up with unique party members like Tusk, Liz Fureon, Deven Proditor, Rosie, Nova Acri, and Val Fortis, collecting weapons, armor, and items along the way.
Asvara
Asvara is a psychological horror game where something watches you very closely. It notices every move, hesitation, and choice you make, patiently waiting for its moment. You complete simple tasks, react to sudden events, and investigate strange changes that appear on your screen. Some moments demand quick reactions, while others require full precision and control.
Tabletop Baseball
Tabletop Baseball is a simple yet incredibly fun arcade baseball game. Everything in it runs on physics — the angle of the pitch, the ball’s bounce, and the timing of your swing all affect the gameplay. The game takes place on a small tabletop field inspired by pinball machines, giving each match a fast-paced and energetic feel.
The Amygdala Protocol
The Amygdala Protocol is a first-person psychological horror game where you play as a private detective. You must uncover the dark secrets of Blackwood Sanatorium and investigate the mysterious experiments of the missing Dr. Alistair Blackwood. Explore the decaying halls of the sanatorium, collect clues, and study chilling audio logs and journals. A vengeful presence stalks you throughout, making hiding and evading absolutely essential.
Merry Crisis Demo
Merry Crisis is a romance visual novel that explores love, heartbreak, and life’s tough decisions. After a break-up, you return home for Christmas, only to encounter your first love Qiu, your recent ex Nat, and the charming musician Shay, leaving your emotions even more confused. In the demo, you experience 30 minutes of gameplay featuring key scenes and flashbacks, with each choice slightly altering the direction of your story.
