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PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features an exclusive preview of CD Projekt Red's new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, with developer interviews and unseen images. The issue also celebrates the Real-Time Strategy genre with a list of 14 recommended titles and previews several other upcoming games, including Exodus and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
RimWorld Hits A New Low Price, But You’ll Only Have 24 Hours To Grab It
RimWorld is currently available at a 29% discount on Fanatical for a limited 24-hour period, marking its deepest discount to date. The article highlights the game's chaotic AI storytelling and engaging simulation mechanics, noting that this sale also extends to its expansions, Anomaly and Odyssey.
The Sims and Rimworld collide in a new 24/7 "persistent, player-driven" MMO where the community collaborates…
SEED is a new persistent, player-driven MMO simulation that combines elements of The Sims and Rimworld. Players colonize a planet, build autonomous characters with unique personalities, and collaborate to create functional societies that persist even when offline. The game is launching in Early Access via a standalone launcher, with a Steam release planned for later in the year.
The challenges of developing the colony sim, from Dungeon Keeper to Dwarf Fortress and beyond
This article analyzes the development challenges inherent in the colony simulation genre, tracing its evolution from Dungeon Keeper to modern titles like Dwarf Fortress, RimWorld, and Maia. It highlights how simulating autonomous AI characters and managing complex interlocking systems, while ensuring effective player communication, are key difficulties developers face. The piece also touches on the genre's unique ability to generate emergent narratives through AI interactions.
Guide a living landship through a deadly fungal world in Trailblazers, a roguelite colony sim inspired by Rimworld, Moebius, and Darkest Dungeon
Trailblazers: Into The March is a roguelite colony sim where players manage a living landship navigating a dangerous fungal world. Inspired by games like Rimworld and Darkest Dungeon, players must balance crew needs, manage resources, and defend their ship from environmental threats and enemies, all while keeping a sentient fuel source happy. The game is currently in playtest access and does not have a release date.
Save Up To 95% Off Thousands Of Games In The GOG Summer Sale
GOG has launched its Summer Sale, featuring discounts of up to 95% on over 8,000 games until July 9. Notable deals include Fallout 4 Game of the Year Edition for $16, Control Ultimate Edition for $6, and the Yakuza Complete Collection for $44.79. The sale also offers significant price reductions on popular titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, and various indie games.
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown's demo introduces an upbeat settlement builder, though my crew of clocking-out ship slackers wouldn't last a day in RimWorld
The demo for Star Trek: Outposts Unknown offers a cheerful take on the settlement builder genre, where players assist an alien civilization rather than merely surviving. Unlike typical colony sims, the game features a Starfleet mothership providing support and a place for crew to rest, though managing resources and crew morale remains crucial. The preview notes that while the game is more relaxed, it still requires strategic planning to avoid idle periods and ensure progress.
Some Assembly Required: Could MMORPGs benefit from computer ‘storytellers?’
This article explores how computer-controlled storytellers, similar to those in Rimworld and Paralives, could enhance the player experience in MMORPGs. The author suggests that dynamic event systems and human Game Masters, as seen in Ultima Online, could break player routines and create more memorable gaming moments. While acknowledging the significant development effort, the potential for transforming stale MMOs is highlighted.
Dwarf Fortress-Inspired OfMiceAndMechs Launches Steam Page
Solo developer MarxMustermann has launched the Steam page for OfMiceAndMechs, a roguelike, base builder, and factory builder inspired by Dwarf Fortress and RimWorld. The game, which has been in development for nine years, throws players into a dystopian open world where survival depends on strategic planning and adaptability, with features including dungeon exploration, automated production chains, and base fortification.
Space colony building sim Space Haven 1.0 is finally here
Space Haven, a colony building simulation game developed by Bugbyte Ltd., has officially launched its 1.0 version after several years in Early Access. Inspired by titles like RimWorld and series such as Battlestar Galactica, the game offers deep colony management, spaceship construction, and crew simulation. The 1.0 release provides a complete survival sandbox experience, featuring ship-to-ship combat and away missions, with procedurally generated elements ensuring replayability.
The 39 Best Survival Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights 39 of the best survival games available in 2026, spanning various platforms and offering diverse gameplay experiences. The article details key features, developers, and release information for each title, emphasizing elements like resource management, base building, and combat.
The Secrets update for Necesse includes collabs with Palworld, Rimworld, Core Keeper and Valheim
The 'Secrets' update for the 2D RPG Necesse is now available, featuring collaborations with Palworld, Rimworld, Core Keeper, and Valheim. The update adds new secrets, items, and gameplay changes, blending survival, exploration, and colony-building elements. Necesse was originally released on December 12, 2019, and also supports Linux.
Necesse adds ‘secret’ crossover characters in its appropriately named Secrets update
The survival game Necesse has released its 'Secrets' update, which adds crossover characters from Palworld, Valheim, and Rimworld, along with developer secrets from Fair Games. The update also includes new perks, bug fixes for settlers, and improved sword dashing mechanics.
DayZ creator Dean 'Rocket' Hall has over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program and played the original XCOM at Mount Everest base camp: 'I think when I die, I will still be playing that game'
DayZ creator Dean Hall discusses his extensive gaming habits, revealing over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program and a lifelong love for XCOM, which he played at Mount Everest base camp. Hall, founder of RocketWerkz, also shares his current passion for RimWorld and Ostranauts, and his belief that XCOM is a game he will play until he dies.
Necesse collabs with four major games in this week’s Secrets patch, sets next major update for summer
Necesse has received a 'Secrets' update featuring cosmetic items, weapons, and trinkets, including official collaboration content from Palworld, Valheim, Rimworld, and Core Keeper. Developer Fair Games also announced that the next major content update, which will merge planned spring and summer features like a romance system and world generation 2.0, is scheduled for release this summer.
Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it? New martial-arts-meets-Rimworld colony sim might be unique enough to work
Eastern Era, a new colony simulation game developed by FunYoo Games, has been released on Steam. The game combines Rimworld-like gameplay with a martial arts theme, tasking players with recruiting and training colonists. While not in Early Access, the game has a 'Mixed' review rating due to some bugs but shows promise for fans of the genre and Wuxia themes.
Going Medieval first impressions – the cabbage patch kingdom simulator
Going Medieval, a medieval colony simulation game by Foxy Voxel, has exited Early Access after a five-year period. This preview offers first impressions of the game, drawing comparisons to Rimworld and highlighting its engaging gameplay loop of building, resource management, and survival against harsh conditions and potential attacks. The article notes the updated tutorial and the game's ability to generate unique player stories.
32 Best Strategy Games To Play Over And Over Again In 2026
This guide highlights 32 of the best strategy games available to play, spanning various subgenres like city-builders, real-time strategy, and turn-based tactics. The list includes both classic titles and modern releases, emphasizing games that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Many of the featured games are playable on PC and consoles, offering diverse gameplay experiences.
Bite Sized Reviews: Sky Harvest
Sky Harvest is an indie farming and life-simulation game developed by Hamzah Kirmani, offering a relaxing experience on giant floating islands. Despite being in Early Access, the game is praised for its scope, low price point, and emphasis on farming and exploration over combat. Future updates are planned based on community feedback.
You Have to Play this Game: Rimworld
Rimworld is a highly engaging colony management and survival game released by Ludeon Studios in 2016. The game's intelligent AI storyteller generates unique narratives through complex simulations of psychology, ecology, and social interactions. An expansion, "Royalty," has recently been released, adding new features and quests to the already deep gameplay experience.
