By Mark Sammut
The Steam library is always and forever expanding. As only a small percentage of new Steam games attract any significant attention, you would be forgiven for not realizing just how many projects debut every single day. Let's take first-person shooters – by my calculation, 25 new games are set to launch between April 10 and 30. That figure doesn't take into account FPS games like No Backup that have an unspecified "April 2026" release date, horror games with light gunplay, or adult-only titles. Yeah, "45 new Steam FPS games" is somehow conservative.
Obviously, not even the biggest shooter fans have the time, energy, or willpower to play all of those games, nor should they even try. Still, everyone has their preferences, so it can be helpful to get a fuller picture of what Steam's upcoming FPS releases for April 2026 look like. I will highlight the month's standout new shooters coming to Steam, and then I'll include a release date schedule below for everything else.
Note
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
- Steam Link
While its quality remains to be seen, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will almost certainly be April 2026's most stylish FPS game. How could it not be? Similar to Cuphead, Fumi Games' upcoming shooter takes inspiration from a bygone era of animation, specifically utilizing classic cartoons from the 1930s to craft its visual style. Think early Mickey Mouse shorts, albeit mixed with old-school film noir tropes that were common during the '40s and '50s.
The hand-drawn visuals are the most obvious selling point, but MOUSE: P.I. For Hire seems to be the full package beyond that. The gunplay is flashy, over-the-top, and (seemingly) responsive. Mouseburg and the many faces who walk its alleyways are absolutely dripping in personality, and players should get to see a lot of both of them across the single-player campaign's 20+ levels. The game even has a jazz soundtrack!
Seth
Doom Meets Hades
- Release Date: April 10, 2026
- Other Genres: Roguelike, Boomer Shooter
- Steam Link
- Demo Available
OK, that comparison probably sets the bar way too high for any indie game to match, but Seth effectively tries to bridge the gap between the two. Rougelike FPS games are a dime-a-dozen – seriously, I think more than 10 are coming to Steam in April – and new releases need to offer something a bit different. Seth might not break any new ground, but its decision to lean into roguelite territory and provide some continuation between runs could entice those who generally find roguelikes too repetitive.
Choose your weapon, fight, die, and rise again!
You only play as the eponymous god on his mission to defeat Apophis's forces, but Seth can obtain and equip powers from different deities. The latter can even be combined to create a fresh loadout for a new run. The progression system is proven to work, but these fast-paced shooters live and die on their gun feel. I recommend checking out the demo.
Tamashika
A Trippy FPS Game Comes To Steam
- Release Date: April 10, 2026
- Other Genres: Psychedelic
- Steam Link
Quicktequila loves to experiment with first-person shooters, as indicated by its Lovely Planet series. While some of the enemies look oddly adorable, Tamashika seems to head down a different path than the developer's previous efforts, with its art style being somewhat reminiscent of Post Void. This fast-paced arcade corridor shooter includes a single 10-minute level with no checkpoints or restarts, two weapons (pistol and blade), and astral projection, just to name a few of its ideas.
So, yeah, about the "10-minute level" part. I am assuming that Tamashika will require a near-flawless performance to reach the end point, and the footage suggests that the action moves at a blistering pace, even by the standards set by modern movement shooters. Also, that one level is procedurally generated, with the layout changing daily.
Blood Reaver (Early Access)
A 4-Player Dark Fantasy Co-Op Shooter
- Release Date: April 15, 2026
- Other Genres: Roguelike
- Steam Link
- Demo Available
Steam's early access program is fantastic for both developers and players, but it is known to receive more than its fair share of shovelware. As such, picking the games worth following is not always an easy task, but a couple of things suggest Blood Reaver is one of those releases.
A dark-fantasy, round-based FPS for 1-4 players featuring tight gunplay, hordes of demonic enemies, and an arsenal of spells and abilities.
Firstly, a demo has been available since 2024, meaning Hell Byte Studios has not been hiding actual gameplay from the public. Secondly, the game has over a thousand followers, which is respectable for a fairly small indie project. Finally, the developer announced that the early access version should include a map, 12 guns, 9 abilities, 3 enemy types, and in-round upgrades. We should be wary of early access games that are vague about their content. So, there are enough positive signs to warrant keeping an eye on Blood Reaver.
Industria 2
- Release Date: April 15, 2026
- Other Genres: Horror, Dystopian, Immersive Sim
- Steam Link
- Demo Available
Inspired by the likes of BioShock, the original Industria was an admirable effort to create an immersive horror sim. It didn't completely stick the landing, but it could serve as a solid base to build a far greater sequel. Industria 2 brings to life an alternate parallel dimension defined by industrial decay. Specifically described as a "narrative FPS," the game will adhere to a slower-paced approach, at least for the gameplay.
According to the Steam description, Industria 2 will last between 4 and 6 hours, making it a relatively quick playthrough. It will also feature next-gen visuals, robot body horror, and 5 upgradable weapons. The story seems to be a continuation of the first game, so it might be worth giving that a chance if it has been sitting in your library for a few years.
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