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 Twitch and YouTube 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.
Today’s show was quite the change from our usual summer and Most Wanted broadcasts. The Tokyo Game Show has been going for almost 30 years, so we figured it was high time we got in on the action and highlighted some of the excellent games there. People at the show were lucky enough to get hands on with Fambotic, a cozy farming sim with adorable robot companions. For those of us at home, the trailer in our Tokyo Direct still gives a good glimpse at what it’s all about.
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, Tenshattack, 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 PC Gamer YouTube Channel. But, if you just want an easy-to-digest summary of everything that was shown, read on.
To cool you off after that scorching hot start we’ve got the adorable Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth. 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.
Switching gear from cute and cuddly to downright wacky, we have Awaysis. 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.
Dragons, musical axolotl, and a magical bunny, Billie Bust Up 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.
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. Included with Kiwami 3 is Dark Ties, 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.
Next, we get a fresh look at one of the most interesting games being shown off today. Tanuki: Pon’s Summer 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.
We get a deeper look at the bullet-hell-inspired third-person combat of Gravebound next. This post-apocalyptic extraction shooter looks perfect for Destiny fans who fancy a change of scenery. It also has lots of numbers that go up the better your gear is.
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.
Next up is Mars Tactics, 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.
Not a new game, but the first batch of new material for an existing one. Killing Floor 3’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. It’s coming this Halloween, and it’s not one you want to miss.
Another cozy game, this time we’re bringing you the best of both Stardew Valley and Satisfactory. In Fambotic, 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.
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.
Descend into the Doomspire 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.
This Asian folklore-inspired action RPG does away with traditional levelling systems 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.
Our first montage of the night comes courtesy of Playsim. These three games blend puzzles and striking visuals to great effect.
Kicking off the Playsim montage is MotionRec, 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!
Putting Sherlock Holmes’ mind palace to shame is Mind Diver, 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.
Rounding out the Playsim montage is Dying Escape – 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.
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 roam the streets. Threads of Time is a game you don’t want to miss.
If there’s one thing I love in video games, it’s huge mechs, and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has them in spades. This interview sheds some light on what features have been implemented into the upcoming RTS game and why.
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 while on the move to devastating effect.
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 Outward 2 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.
It’s time for montage number two: electric boogaloo. This time, from Annapurna, one of the top publishers in the video game industry.
First up we have Demi and the Fractured Dream, a stunning adventure game filled with interesting character designs. This one is sure to delight Zelda fans with its puzzles, dungeons, and fluid action.
Switching up the vibes is D-topia, 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?
A turn-based RPG musical, I never thought I’d hear the day. People of Note 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. What a crescendo for the Annapurna montage.
Next up is Oku, 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.
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 Morbid Metal. This action game allows you to shapeshift into various forms to change your combat style on the fly.
Nope, nope, nope. If you’ve got a fear of spiders, don’t watch the trailer for Huntsman. 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 some point.
If you’ve ever played Civilization and thought, “I wish there was a faction of fox people,” then RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores 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.
And now, a sneak peek at how video games are made. Or at least how some of the songs in them get recorded. Absolum 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 Elden Ring composer Yuka Kitamura.
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.
