A look at what big games are coming to Steam this month, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Minecraft Legends, and a new Disney racing game.
We saw many big releases land on Steam during March, including the likes of Resident Evil 4 and the less than perfect The Last of Us Part I port. But, its now time to turn our attention forward to the month ahead and see what games are coming to Steam in April, 2023.
As ever, we've taken a look over the busy Steam release calendar for April, and picked out some highlights that you'll want to know about and circle in your calendar — such as the new Star Wars Jedi game and the LIVE A LIVE HD-2D remake.
So, let's get to it — here are some of the best games coming to Steam and the Steam Deck in April.
✨ April 2023 Steam Games
Crab Champions
🗓️ Release: April 1
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
Ever since that amusing moment back at E2 2006 the yearning for crabs in videogames has only but risen, right? Well, thankfully that need for crustacean gameplay is completely satiated with Crab Champions — a new fast-paced multiplayer arena shooter meets roguelike that's set on an island and features a whole lotta crabs, quirky humour, and seemingly frantic gameplay.
The developers noted on Twitter that it "works great on Steam Deck" too, if you fancied a bit of crab battling down the beach.
➞ Crab Champions for Steam Deck
Spiritfall
🗓️ Release: April 3
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A fast-paced 2D action roguelite with combat that's inspired by platform fighting games like Smash.
Meet Your Maker
🗓️ Release: April 4
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A 3D post-apocalyptic first-person building-and-raiding game, all about creating your own outposts and breaking into others. Looks to be a neat multiplayer experience.
Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist
🗓️ Release: April 4
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A chill, creative indie game where you'll pop-up your easel up whilst wondering around town, start creating your next masterpiece, and see if you can sell it. The life of a struggling artist in videogame form.
Road 96: Mile 0
🗓️ Release: April 4
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
Did you play the original Road 96? If so, this is the prequel. A narrative adventure with a musical side.
Moviehouse
🗓️ Release: April 5
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
If you have fond memories of the charming, often forgotten, but far from perfect, 2005 PC business sim 'The Movies' then Moviehouse will be well worth a look. It's a simulation strategy game all about running your very own film studio and finding box office success.
Ravenswatch
🗓️ Release: April 6
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A nightmarish top-down indie roguelike action game with online co-op play.
EA Sports PGA TOUR
🗓️ Release: April 6
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
EA's take on the golfing sim follows 2K's efforts from last October. This lovely looking sports game sees you hit up the links at the Majors. This was originaly set to release last month, but was pushed to this April 6th date to coincide with the Masters Tournament.
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
🗓️ Release: April 11
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A dark and moody 3D puzzle adventure game that's described as a "nerve-racking Lovecraftian" experience. You'll become Sherlock Holmes, finding yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances. Demo available.
➞ Sherlock Holmes The Awakened on Steam
TRON: Identity
🗓️ Release: April 11
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
An all-new sci-fi visual novel adventure hybrid set in the neon-rich TRON universe. It's a detective game at its heart with a mystery for you to solve.
To give you an idea of what to expect, it's from the same team that made the celebrated Thomas Was Alone. The game is also coming to Switch, so will likely work fine on Steam Deck.
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
🗓️ Release: April 13
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
Sure is a lot of Mega Man here. You can snag both Volume 1 and 2 in a bundle (that's ten games total), or grab them as seperate releases.
➞ Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection on Steam
Tray Racers
🗓️ Release: April 13
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
This is a cute, colourful looking arcade party racing (where you surf down sand dunes) from the indie team behind PHOGS! It has plenty of customisation, online PvP modes, and a generally fun vibe. Oh, and it's also free to play.
The developers confirmed to us on Twitter that the game will work on Steam Deck.
Hunt the Night
🗓️ Release: April 13
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A retro-style dark fantasy 2D action-adventure game (with Bloodborne vibes) that combines fast, intense gameplay with a gothic vibe.
Minecraft Legends
🗓️ Release: April 18
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A new action strategy game set in the Minecraft universe. Looks like it might be a blast to jump online with some pals to play this to team up and take down some enemy settlements.
Disney Speedstorm
🗓️ Release: April 18
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A high-speed racer from the team behind the Asphalt games featuring a slew of Disney and Pixar characters — such as Buzz Lightyear, Donald Duck, Elsa, and Mickey Mouse. As you'd expect there's a multiplayer mode with online play, along with a story mode too.
There's a few different editions, but the game starts at around $30.
Survival: Fountain of Youth
🗓️ Release: April 19
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
This 3D open-world game hits Early Access in April — it sees you shipwrecked on a Carribean island and needing to survive. It's set in the 16th-century, and you'll have to craft your own tools and shelter, hunt prey, and fight off predators.
➞ Survival: Fountain of Youth on Steam
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
🗓️ Release: April 20
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
Here's another episode of the relaxing, much-loved talking simulator where you brew a cup of coffee for your customers and lend them an ear. Demo available.
➞ Coffee Talk Episode 2 on Steam
Roots of Pacha
🗓️ Release: April 25
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
You can "explore the early days of civilization" in this 2D Stone Age farming sim. Stardew Valley fans will likely want to take a look. Oh, and it has co-op too.
Afterimage
🗓️ Release: April 25
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A colourful, vibrant 2D side-scroller Metroidvania with a hand-drawn look.
You'll "explore wonderous landscapes and ancient ruins, meet mysterious colossal beings and befriend adorable spirits".
Bramble: The Mountain King
🗓️ Release: April 27
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A "beautiful yet dangerous" horror adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. It promises a "gripping and unsettling journey" with heavy subject matter — there's a demo available if you'd like to give it a go.
Henry Stockdale, writing for IGN, came away impressed by its memorable moments.
➞ Bramble: The Mountain King on Steam
The Last Case of Benedict Fox
🗓️ Release: April 27
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
A Lovecraft-themed atmospheric noir Metroidvania where you explore for the memories of deceased victims, search for clues, and fight demons. Looks rather nice, with fluid animations.
➞ The Last Case of Benedict Fox on Steam
LIVE A LIVE
🗓️ Release: April 27
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
After launching on the Nintendo Switch last year this HD-2D remake of 1994 SNES Square Enix game LIVE A LIVE is now coming to Steam. It's an RPG that gives players the choice to explore eight different stories with eight varied characters, all set in different time periods. There's a demo up on Steam now, and 20% off for those who pre-order.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
🗓️ Release: April 28
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: TBC
Survivor is the follow-up to 2019's award-winning Fallen Order, picking things up with protagonist Cal for another galaxy-spanning action adventure from Respawn Entertainment. We loved the first entry, calling it one of the best Metroidvania games (really) that you can play on Steam Deck. As such, we've got high hopes for the far far away follow up.