Our first ever PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct has just wrapped up, and what a show it was. With 10 world premieres, several developer interviews, and over 30 games for you to add to your Steam Wishlist. If you missed our and broadcasts, or you just want a full rundown of everything in the show to catch that one game you missed while you nipped away to grab a snack, it's all here.
For your viewing pleasure, we've got the zombie carnage of Killing Floor 3, the cartoonish and charmingly British Earth Must Die, and one of the coolest games we've ever seen, Denshattack, where you play as a train carriage that's also the best skateboarder in the world.
If you want to rewatch the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct in full, check it out over on the . But, if you just want an easy-to-digest summary of everything that was shown, read on.
Blood: Refreshed Supply
Earth Must Die
Minos
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
To cool you off after that scorching hot start we've got the adorable . Revealed during the PC Gaming Show 2025, this cozy puzzle game developed by Hyper Games puts you in the shoes of Moomintroll himself after he wakes up from hibernation early. Explore the wintery Moominvalley and help all the cute critters you come across.
Awaysis
Switching gear from cute and cuddly to downright wacky, we have . This is a co-op, physics-based game that looks perfect for fans of Fall Guys and anything involving you and your friends tripping over each other. It's even got a PC play test you can sign up for.
Billie Bust Up
Dragons, musical axolotl, and a magical bunny, has it all. It looks like an old-school platformer in all the best ways, but it's bringing new material to the table, too. All the boss battles will be rhythm-based fights, so be sure to turn the volume up when you check out the trailer.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
At last, we have the remake of Yakuza 3 we've all been waiting for. The original was the first game in the series to debut on PS3, so it's about time it got a proper upgrade. Coming February, 2026, you continue the adventures of everyone's favorite gangster, Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima.
You don't just get to revisit the past. , an all-new spin-off game about Yoshitaka Mine, a former businessman turned yakuza. With boxing-based action and a quest to fill his empty heart, this is a story fans of the series won't want to miss.
This interview with RGG studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama illuminates how this game differs to previous remakes in the series.
Tanuki: Pon's Summer
Next, we get a fresh look at one of the most interesting games being shown off today. dares to ask the question: what if an adorable little raccoon dog could absolutely shred on the BMX? Make deliveries, help the townsfolk, and make enough money to restore the Tanuki Shrine before the end of summer.
Gravebound
We get a deeper look at the bullet-hell-inspired third-person combat of next. This post-apocalyptic extraction shooter looks perfect for Destiny fans [[link]] who fancy a change of scenery. It also has lots of numbers that go up the better your gear is.
Kaiju Cleanup
We know you're here for those juicy world premieres, and is the juiciest one yet – literally. Developer Brightrock thought, "who cleans up after Godzilla attacks?" and decided to make a game where you disassemble giant monsters after they've wreaked havoc and smashed up streets.
Hotel Barcelona
may already be out, but it's just so stylish we had to make sure you all knew you could go and play it right now. From the minds of Suda51 and Swery65, you play as a US Marshall possessed by the spirit of a killer. Wake up every day in the mysterious hotel and fight your way through hordes of murderers.
In an exclusive interview, the pair discuss their inspirations and how the game came to be. Unfortunately, even legends like them struggle to get games funded.
Mars Tactics
Next up is , a turn-based game which continues the long-standing tradition of using the Red Planet as a backdrop for workers rights conflicts. It's got hints of the original, isometric Fallout games as well as XCOM in it. Will you stand alongside your comrades?
Clawpunk
is also about rebelling, but that's where its similarities with Mars Tactics end. It's a fast-paced roguelike where you play as a punk kitty cat and beat up gangsters – it's pawesome (sorry). Even the environment is destructible, meaning no cover will last for long, so you'd better be quick on your feet or risk losing one of your nine lives.
Killing Floor 3
Not a new game, but the first batch of new material for an existing one. 's Rearmament update is bringing three new weapons, a bunch of attachments, a reimagined perk system, and a host of bug fixes and performance improvements. Check out our interview to find out exactly what's gone into this update, coming this Halloween.
Farmbotic
Another cozy game, this time we're bringing you the best of both Stardew Valley and Satisfactory. In , you can tend to your crops and get robot helpers to lend you a hand. Or, grabber – whatever robots have for hands. Farmbotic just changed its name from Farmatic, and we think the new moniker suits it way better.
Denshattack
Now for some material from the Tokyo Game Show floor itself. Denshattack is one of the coolest games on the horizon, and game director David Jaumandreu explains the inspiration came when he was flipping a toy train carriage in the office like it was one of those miniature skateboards. If you can't wait until next spring, you can catch a demo at Steam Next Fest.
Doomspire
Descend into the with this Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering-like deckbuilder. There are plenty of cards with cool abilities to try out as you venture into the abyss and fight the tough bosses that lurk within.
The Relic: First Guardian
This Asian folklore-inspired action RPG and instead forces you to rely on your gear and skills to overcome the enemies in your way. Each Brutal, the bosses, has their own backstory for you to uncover before you slay them.
Playsim Montage
Our first montage of the night comes courtesy of Playsim. These three games blend puzzles and striking visuals to great effect.
MotionRec
Kicking off the Playsim montage is , a genius little puzzle game where you have to record your movements and save them to overcome obstacles later. Need to cross a large gap? Record a walk and then replay it once you're at the edge!
Mind Diver
Putting Sherlock Holmes' mind palace to shame is , which has a whole mind ocean for you to explore. Swim into its depths to crack a missing persons case by fixing the memories you uncover.
Dyping Escape
Rounding out the Playsim montage is – and no, that's not a typo. This is a horror game with a twist, where you have to type out what you see on screen to progress. I tell you what, I'll never look at my PC the same way after playing this.
Turnbound
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Threads of Time
This stunning 2.5D RPG takes you across multiple eras, and your actions in the past will affect your future. From 12 million BC when dinosaurs roamed the land (don't fact check that) to the far-flung future of 2,400 when mechs patrol the streets. is a game you don't want to miss.
Dawn of War 4
If there's one thing I love in video games, it's huge mechs, and has them in spades. This interview sheds some light on what features have been implemented into the upcoming RTS game and why.
Soulmask 1.0 launch and Shifting Sands DLC
Reach
aims to take VR gaming to the next level with its excellent parkour and variety of weapons. You play as Rosa, uncovering the mysteries of a civilization built in humanity's image. Wield a pistol and shield, bow and arrow, or blast enemies with a shotgun. Use them all to devastating effect whilst on the move.
Outward 2
I have a soft spot for games that are constantly trying to kill me. I just don't go in for the whole power fantasy thing that much these days. If you're a masochist like me, then the immersive RPG is the game for you. With no levels, just preparation and skill to arm yourself with, you can take on a deadly world in this epic sequel.
House Flipper 2 Pets DLC
Annapurna Montage
It's time for montage number two: electric boogaloo. This time, from Annapurna, one of the top publishers in the video game industry.
Demi and the Fractured Dream
First up we have , a stunning adventure game filled with interesting character designs. This one is sure to delight Zelda fans with its puzzles, dungeons, and fluid action.
People of Note
A turn-based RPG musical, I never thought I'd hear the day. sees Cadence gather different musicians on her journey to become a star. Combine genres and engage in battles that play out like musical performances in this unique experience.
D-topia
Switching up the vibes is , a sleek sci-fi puzzle game set in a futuristic, utopian city. You've got to help the AI that manages everyone's happiness and keep things running smoothly. It's a very peaceful affair, and there's also a big chonky cat – what's not to love?
Oku
Next up is , one of the most peaceful games we've ever seen. Evoking the explorative joy of Journey and the gorgeous cel-shaded art style of Sable, Oku sees you wandering across Japan as a travelling poet. Create haikus to cheer up the strangers you meet along your path.
Morbid Metal
We're nearing the end of the show, but we're not slowing down. In fact, you'll need lightning-fast reflexes to keep up in . This action game allows you to shapeshift into various forms to change your combat style on the fly.
Huntsman
Nope, nope, nope. If you've got a fear of spiders, don't watch the trailer for . This is a survival game set in an abandoned lab infested with giant arachnids. It's like Alien: Isolation, but with spiders. So, you know, even more terrifying. We just hope you can kill them with fire at [[link]] some point.
RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores
If you've ever played Civilization and thought, "I wish there was a faction of fox people," then is the game for you. Will you expand peacefully or through force? Whatever you decide, the gridless freeform building system will allow you to create the kingdom of your dreams.
Absolum
And now, a sneak peek at how video games are made. Or at least how some of the songs in them get recorded. is a moody fantasy beat 'em up, and it needs an appropriate soundtrack to go along with it. Now, sit back and enjoy the awesome music of Dark Souls and composer Yuka Kitamura.
Task Time
BrokenLore: Don't Lie
And that's all, folks! Thank you for reading and tuning in. If you can't wait for more, then don't worry, you won't have to twiddle your thumbs for long, because the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 is just around the corner, broadcasting this December.