Steam Adds 45 New FPS Games In April 2026

The Steam game library is constantly growing, and it’s easy to miss new releases because so many games come out daily. For example, I’ve found that around 25 new first-person shooters are scheduled to launch between April 10th and 30th. That number doesn’t even include FPS games with vague release dates, horror games that involve shooting, or games for mature audiences. In fact, saying there are ’45 new Steam FPS games’ might actually be an underestimate.

Let’s be realistic – no one can play every shooting game out there, and that’s okay! But if you’re a fan of the genre, it’s good to know what’s coming up. Here’s a look at the most exciting new shooters launching on Steam in April 2026, followed by a complete release schedule for all the other games.

I tried to be as thorough as possible, but I’m certain I missed a few games.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

A Hard-Boiled 1930s Noir Drama With A Lot Of Shooting

Release Date: April 16, 2026
Other Genres: Boomer Shooter, Noir
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Although we’ll have to wait and see how it plays, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is shaping up to be the most visually striking first-person shooter of April 2026. The game’s developers, Fumi Games, are drawing heavily from the look of 1930s cartoons – much like Cuphead did – blending that classic animation style with the atmosphere of old film noir movies from the 1940s and 50s. Imagine the early Mickey Mouse shorts, but with a detective story twist.

What really stands out about MOUSE: P.I. For Hire are its unique hand-drawn graphics, but it offers a lot more than just a pretty picture. The shooting is exciting and feels good, and the city of Mouseburg is full of interesting characters. With over 20 levels in the single-player campaign, you’ll get to experience a lot of the world and its inhabitants, all set to a cool jazz soundtrack!

Seth

Doom Meets Hades

Release Date: April 10, 2026
Other Genres: Roguelike, Boomer Shooter
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Demo Available

Comparing it to those massive games might be unfair, but Seth genuinely attempts to offer a similar experience on a smaller scale. There are a lot of roguelike FPS games available – in fact, over ten are launching on Steam this month alone! – so new games really need to stand out. Seth doesn’t necessarily revolutionize the genre, but its blend of roguelike and roguelite elements, allowing for some progress to carry over between attempts, could appeal to players who usually find roguelikes too repetitive.

Choose your weapon, fight, die, and rise again!

So, you play as Seth, the god, and your main goal is to take down Apophis’s army. But the cool thing is, you can snag powers from other gods and actually equip them. You can even mix and match these powers to create totally new builds for each run, which is awesome. The way you level up and get stronger feels really solid, but honestly, these fast-paced shooters all come down to how good the shooting feels. I definitely think you should try out the demo and see if it clicks with you.

Tamashika

A Trippy FPS Game Comes To Steam

Release Date: April 10, 2026
Other Genres: Psychedelic
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Quicktequila is known for trying new things with first-person shooters, as seen in their Lovely Planet games. Their latest title, Tamashika, takes a different approach visually, with a style similar to Post Void. This fast-paced arcade shooter features a single, challenging 10-minute level with no breaks or restarts. Players have access to a pistol and blade, and can even use astral projection, among other unique features.

Regarding the “10-minute level,” it seems Tamashika will demand almost perfect gameplay to complete it. The gameplay footage shows a very fast pace, even compared to other fast-paced shooting games. Plus, that one level is randomly generated, meaning its layout changes every day.

Blood Reaver (Early Access)

A 4-Player Dark Fantasy Co-Op Shooter

Release Date: April 15, 2026
Other Genres: Roguelike
Steam Link
Demo Available

As a gamer, I love Steam’s Early Access – it’s great for devs and lets us play things early. But let’s be real, it’s also full of some pretty rough games. So, finding the hidden gems takes effort! I’ve been checking out Blood Reaver, and honestly, it’s looking like it might actually be worth keeping an eye on.

This is a fast-paced, dark fantasy shooter for 1 to 4 players. You’ll battle waves of demons using a combination of powerful guns and magical abilities.

A playable demo of Blood Reaver has been available since 2024, showing the developers aren’t keeping gameplay secret. The game has also gained over a thousand followers, which is good for a small independent project. Plus, the developer has detailed what the early access version will include: a map, 12 weapons, 9 abilities, 3 enemy types, and upgrades you can earn during matches. It’s smart to be cautious with early access games that don’t share much about what you’ll actually get, but these details suggest Blood Reaver is worth watching.

Industria 2

Release Date: April 15, 2026
Other Genres: Horror, Dystopian, Immersive Sim
Steam Link
Demo Available

The original Industria aimed to deliver an immersive horror experience, drawing inspiration from games like BioShock. While it didn’t fully succeed, it established a strong foundation for a sequel. Industria 2 takes place in a decaying industrial parallel dimension and is described as a “narrative FPS,” meaning it will focus on storytelling with slower, more deliberate gameplay.

The Steam page says Industria 2 is a fairly short game, taking about 4 to 6 hours to complete. It boasts impressive next-gen graphics, a creepy robot-focused horror theme, and five weapons you can upgrade. If you enjoyed the first Industria game, or it’s been gathering dust in your Steam library, this sequel could be worth checking out, as it continues the story.

Other April 2026 Steam FPS Games

Steam Is Adding So Many Games…

Those five first-person shooter games are just a small part of what’s being released this month. Here’s a complete list of the ones I found, with a little information about each.

April 1: Battle Magi (Early Access; Free-to-Play)
April 1: Counter Attack On Zombies (Free-to-Play)
April 1: dofbox
April 1: Warstate
April 2: House of Empty Names (Demo Available)
April 2: Slime City: Trials (Demo Available)
April 3: Guns and Nuns: Storming Hell (Demo Available)
April 3: Hide and Seek
April 3: It Has My Fave (Demo Available)
April 3: Operation Terra (Early Access; Demo Available)
April 3: Snow War (Early Access)
April 3: Ultra Form Alpha
April 3: VHS Freaks
April 4: Silent Home
April 4: Toyful Wonderworld (Demo Available)
April 6: Akuma’s Bloodrain (Demo Available)
April 6: Pirate Platoon
April 7: Road to Vostok (Early Access; Demo Available)
April 8: Agony Increment
April 8: Fogline protocol (Early Access)
April 9: Hand Meat Walker (Demo Available)
April 10: R.E.C (Free-to-Play)
April 10: Speedshot (Demo Available)
April 14: Trapped In The Omniverse (Demo Available)
April 14: The Soul of Romit (Demo Available)
April 15: Luckrot (Demo Available)
April 15: Hunkfrat (Demo Available)
April 16: Marrow Marrow (VR Only; Demo Available)
April 16: Void Daggers
April 17: Dead Rush (Early Access; Demo Available)
April 20: Bigfoot Hunting (Early Access; Demo Available)
April 20: Pratfall (Demo Available)
April 21: Together: Moon Escape (Demo Available)
April 22: Blood Mall: Retaped (Has Dinosaurs)
April 22: Clanker Cleanup (Free-to-Play)
April 23: Hunted Within: The Metro (Demo Available)
April 24: Bloodshot Frontier
April 24: Divine Wish (Demo Available)
April 27: Captcha The Flag (Demo Available)
April 28: s&box (Game creator tool, so not strictly an FPS game)

2026-04-10 04:36