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The roundup also covers sales and discounts available during the week.","whyItMatters":"The column offers a curated snapshot of the week's Steam releases, with Plant Nursery Simulator and FISH standing out as the most mechanically distinct entries in a slate heavy on simulation and atmospheric games.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e4Gamer.net\u0026#39;s Weekly Steam Square column for June 27, 2026, rounds up nine notable titles newly released or announced on Valve\u0026#39;s Steam store. The list spans genres from management sims to action shooters, with Plant Nursery Simulator and the run-and-gun game FISH drawing attention for their distinct gameplay hooks. 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