{"id":319894,"date":"2026-03-09T01:25:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T01:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/319894\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T01:25:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T01:25:13","slug":"weekly-top-trending-games-on-steam-2nd-8th-of-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/319894\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Top Trending Games on Steam (2nd\u20138th of March\u00a02026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/croppedimage640200-Steam-Store-Page541.jpg\" alt=\"Weekly Top Trending Games on Steam (2nd\u20138th of March\u00a02026)\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the start of the week, we take some time to check out all of the titles that earned a lot of Followers in the previous week. This is a great way to see what new releases are in the horizon, new announcements, and titles getting traction.<\/p>\n<p>Slay the Spire 2\u219113 | +36835<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image.png\" alt=\"image\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Mega Crit<br \/>\nPublisher: Mega Crit<br \/>\nGenre: Indie, Strategy, Early Access<br \/>\nTags: Strategy, Roguelike, Card Game<br \/>\nRelease Date: March 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2868840\/Slay_the_Spire_2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nCrimson Desert\u21912 | +26572<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image2.png\" alt=\"image2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Pearl Abyss<br \/>\nPublisher: Pearl Abyss<br \/>\nGenre: Action, Adventure, RPG<br \/>\nTags: Action, Open World, Adventure<br \/>\nRelease Date: 19 Mar, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3321460\/Crimson_Desert\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nResident Evil Requiem\u21932 | +23152<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image3.png\" alt=\"image3\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.<br \/>\nPublisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.<br \/>\nGenre: Action, Adventure<br \/>\nTags: Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, FPS<br \/>\nRelease Date: 27 Feb, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3764200\/Resident_Evil_Requiem\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nCounter-Strike:Global OffensiveNEW | +20964<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image4.png\" alt=\"image4\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Valve<br \/>\nPublisher: Valve<br \/>\nGenre: Action, Free To Play<br \/>\nTags: Action, FPS, eSports<br \/>\nRelease Date: 21 Aug, 2012<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/4465480\/CounterStrikeGlobal_Offensive\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nMarathon\u21932 | +17652<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image5.png\" alt=\"image5\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Bungie<br \/>\nPublisher: Bungie<br \/>\nGenre: Action<br \/>\nTags: Extraction Shooter, PvP, Shooter<br \/>\nRelease Date: 5 Mar, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3065800\/Marathon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nEchoes of AincradNEW | +11503<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image6.png\" alt=\"image6\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Game Studio Inc.<br \/>\nPublisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.<br \/>\nGenre: Action, RPG<br \/>\nTags: JRPG, Action RPG, Anime<br \/>\nRelease Date: 9 Jul, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2244210\/Echoes_of_Aincrad\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nEsoteric EbbNEW | +10911<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image7.png\" alt=\"image7\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Christoffer Bodeg\u00e5rd<br \/>\nPublisher: Raw Fury<br \/>\nGenre: Indie, RPG<br \/>\nTags: Story Rich, RPG, Choices Matter<br \/>\nRelease Date: 3 Mar, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2057760\/Esoteric_Ebb\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nTap Tap Loot\u21933 | +9343<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image8.png\" alt=\"image8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Turtle Knight Games, Marcel Zurawka<br \/>\nPublisher: Irox Games<br \/>\nGenre: Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer<br \/>\nTags: RPG, Casual, Clicker<br \/>\nRelease Date: Coming soon<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3959890\/Tap_Tap_Loot\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nThe Legend of KhiimoriNEW | +9288<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image9.png\" alt=\"image9\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Aesir Interactive, NightinGames<br \/>\nPublisher: Mindscape<br \/>\nGenre: Adventure, Casual, Simulation<br \/>\nTags: Early Access, Horses, Historical<br \/>\nRelease Date: 3 Mar, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2697000\/The_Legend_of_Khiimori\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nBongo Cat\u21934 | +9154<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image10.png\" alt=\"image10\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Marcel Zurawka, Julius Kr\u00fcger<br \/>\nPublisher: Irox Games<br \/>\nGenre: Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer<br \/>\nTags: Cats, Free to Play, Clicker<br \/>\nRelease Date: 5 Mar, 2025<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3419430\/Bongo_Cat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nCounter-Strike 2\u21932 | +9133<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image11.png\" alt=\"image11\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Valve<br \/>\nPublisher: Valve<br \/>\nGenre: Action, Free To Play<br \/>\nTags: FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer<br \/>\nRelease Date: 21 Aug, 2012<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/730\/CounterStrike_2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nWindrose\u219310 | +8047<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image12.png\" alt=\"image12\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Windrose Crew<br \/>\nPublisher: Windrose Crew<br \/>\nGenre: Action, Adventure, RPG<br \/>\nTags: Pirates, Open World Survival Craft, Online Co-Op<br \/>\nRelease Date: Coming soon<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3041230\/Windrose\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nForza Horizon 6\u21936 | +6286<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image13.png\" alt=\"image13\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Playground Games<br \/>\nPublisher: Xbox Game Studios<br \/>\nGenre: Racing, Simulation, Sports<br \/>\nTags: Racing, Simulation, Sports<br \/>\nRelease Date: 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2483190\/Forza_Horizon_6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nPoker Night at the InventoryNEW | +5393<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image14.png\" alt=\"image14\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Skunkape Games<br \/>\nPublisher: Skunkape Games<br \/>\nGenre: Casual<br \/>\nTags: Casual, Card Game, Cartoon<br \/>\nRelease Date: 5 Mar, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3897800\/Poker_Night_at_the_Inventory\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nPoppy Playtime\u21937 | +5283<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image15.png\" alt=\"image15\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Mob Entertainment<br \/>\nPublisher: Mob Entertainment<br \/>\nGenre: Action, Adventure, Indie<br \/>\nTags: Horror, Singleplayer, Free to Play<br \/>\nRelease Date: 12 Oct, 2021<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1721470\/Poppy_Playtime\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nDeadlock\u21935 | +5036<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image16.png\" alt=\"image16\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Valve<br \/>\nPublisher: Valve<br \/>\nGenre: Action<br \/>\nTags: MOBA, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer<br \/>\nRelease Date: To be announced<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1422450\/Deadlock\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nMewgenics\u21937 | +4891<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image17.png\" alt=\"image17\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel<br \/>\nPublisher: Edmund McMillen<br \/>\nGenre: Adventure, Indie, RPG<br \/>\nTags: Turn-Based Tactics, Roguelite, Turn-Based Strategy<br \/>\nRelease Date: 10 Feb, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/686060\/Mewgenics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nHomura HimeNEW | +4571<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image18.png\" alt=\"image18\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Crimson Dusk<br \/>\nPublisher: PLAYISM<br \/>\nGenre: Action, Indie<br \/>\nTags: Spectacle fighter, Bullet Hell, Hack and Slash<br \/>\nRelease Date: 4 Mar, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1820000\/Homura_Hime\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nDEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACHNEW | +4556<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image19.png\" alt=\"image19\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software<br \/>\nPublisher: PlayStation Publishing LLC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS<br \/>\nGenre: Action, Adventure<br \/>\nTags: Exploration, Cinematic, Action<br \/>\nRelease Date: 19 Mar, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3280350\/DEATH_STRANDING_2_ON_THE_BEACH\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><br \/>\nOver The Top: WWINEW | +4125<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/resizedimage640360-image21.png\" alt=\"image21\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Developer: Flying Squirrel Entertainment<br \/>\nPublisher: GG Publishing<br \/>\nGenre: Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer<br \/>\nTags: Action, Multiplayer, World War I<br \/>\nRelease Date: 6 Mar, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2778610\/Over_The_Top_WWI\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steam Link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At the start of the week, we take some time to check out all of the titles 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