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This week in PC games: survival horror in a waterlogged city, kaiju chaos in a destructible city, and old school GTA vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator

PC gamers are diving into new releases this week, with a mix of survival horror, kaiju chaos, and retro-inspired action.

By · Published August 17, 2026 at 13:26 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026 at 16:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: DLCompare.com · ScreenHub Australia · Games Asylum · techpowerup.com · Rock Paper Shotgun.

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The obvious questions

What are the most anticipated PC game releases this week?

The most anticipated PC game releases this week include The Sinking City 2, Mortal Shell II, and Mexican Ninja.

What genres are represented in this week's PC game releases?

This week's PC game releases span several genres, including survival horror, kaiju-themed action, retro-inspired action, and sports simulation.

Are there any retro-inspired games releasing this week?

Yes, Mexican Ninja offers old-school Grand Theft Auto vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 24 minutes before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 17, 13:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Aug 17, 13:00 UTC · Multiplayer
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 17, 13:00 UTC · VidaExtra
🇩🇪 German Aug 17, 13:32 UTC · Neue Westfälische

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

The story so far

This week's PC game releases cater to a variety of tastes, from survival horror to kaiju-themed destruction and retro-inspired action. The Sinking City 2, a survival horror game set in a waterlogged city, is one of the standout releases. Mortal Shell II, a game featuring kaiju chaos in a destructible city, is also generating buzz.

For fans of old-school Grand Theft Auto vibes, Mexican Ninja offers an isometric insurgency simulator. Other notable releases include Backyard Baseball, Ground Zero Hero, and Starsand Island. The diversity of genres and styles in this week's releases means there is something for nearly every type of gamer.

However, the sheer number of releases may make it challenging for any single game to stand out. Rock Paper Shotgun's coverage of the week's PC games provides a detailed look at these new releases.

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PC games The Sinking City 2 Mortal Shell II Mexican Ninja video game releases

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