5 new Steam pearls that almost no one has on their radar

This time a day later, but no less relevant: Our five Steam insider tips for the weekend with games that don't create a big wave, but are well received by insiders.

This time with medieval and post-apocalyptic survival, a building game for train enthusiasts and, if you have steely nerves, a new co-op horror game. Have fun with our five new Steam insider tips.

Quick to the game (table of contents):

1. Infection Free Zone
2. Bellwright
3. Forewarned
4. Alpha League
5. Sweet transit

Infection Free Zone

2:20 p.m

Berlin, Munich, Bielefeld – test video for the global fight for survival Infection Free Zone

Imagine the zombie apocalypse is spreading. In Infection Free Zone, the entire globe has been infected. And you have to manage a safe zone based on real satellite data. Of course, everyone first chooses their hometown.

You search nearby pharmacies for medicine and build a bastion for the last survivors. And don't forget a protective fence against the hordes of walkers that visit you with threatening regularity.

Learn more? Our author André recognizes the great potential of Infection Free Zone in the test.

Bellwright

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Bellwright: Check out 30 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming medieval survival game

Survival is always possible on Steam: With Bellwright, a new challenger is entering the fray. Here the fight for survival takes place in a medieval game world. The game comes from Donkey Crew, the creators of the unusual survival MMO Last Oasis.

In Bellwright you build a base, expand it into a village settlement, put together an army of AI troops that you lead into battle against the authorities. Bellwright is designed for single player and co-op.

Forewarned

You can hunt for ancient Egyptian treasures alone or with four friends. It's just stupid that the monsters don't like to give away their bling. This is the stuff they are made of Forewarned your nightmares knits.

Forewarned is a lot about exploration and the slow build-up of tension, rather than muzzle fire and fountains of blood. You use gadgets to gain advantages, which is somewhat reminiscent of ghost hunter games like Phasmophobia.

Alpha League

It offers you a mix of roguelike and PvP tactics Alpha League, which is available for free on Steam. It also mixes elements from auto chess titles into the formula.

You gradually develop your heroes like in a roguelike, gain new abilities with special artifacts, and use them either against bots or other players in PvP.

Sweet transit

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Sweet Transit shows how city building, logistics and production work in this sim

Finally, there's an insider tip for building games: In Sweet Transit you build cities that revolve entirely around rail networks. And then it should still work.

Your task is to build the most efficient transport network possible. Little by little you are building more and more villages and towns that want to be connected to each other via train traffic. Also important: satisfaction among the population so that productivity does not suffer.

Speaking of structure: Have you noticed the release of Manor Lords on Steam?

So, was there anything suitable for you this week? Which game made you sit up and take notice? Are you currently playing a completely unknown title that, in your opinion, gets far too little spotlight? Feel free to write to us in the comments! We are always happy to read your views and suggestions.