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Nights of Nil Makes Every Island a 10-Night Fight
Glass City Games announced Nights of Nil, an action-strategy colony sim where players reclaim a necromancer-held archipelago island by island. The game is set to launch on Steam in Q1 2027, with a free demo available now. Players manage settlements, gather resources, and defend against nightly monster attacks, with each island requiring a 10-night survival period.
Chronicles: Medieval Provides An Impressive Sandbox For Players To Write Their Own History
Chronicles: Medieval is an ambitious sandbox RPG from Raw Power Games set in 14th-century Europe, blending action and strategy with large-scale tactical battles. Players command medieval armies, manage resources, forge alliances, and write their own history, with a focus on player expression and historical detail. The game is planned for PC early access in early 2027, with console versions to follow.
Drone Sector Early Access
Drone Sector, an action/strategy game where players operate drones on futuristic battlefields, has launched on Steam in Early Access. The game is developed by Icosphere.
The Gate Must Stand, a spectacular tower defence/Survivors-like, launches on June 18th 2026
Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games announced that The Gate Must Stand, a dark fantasy action-strategy game blending tower defence and Survivors-like elements, will launch on PC via Steam on June 18th. The game challenges players to defend a fortress against endless waves of monsters, featuring hero recruitment, defense construction, and resource management.
Quantic Dream shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles this summer
Quantic Dream announced the discontinuation of development for their free-to-play game Spellcasters Chronicles, which will shut down on June 19, 2026. The studio cited the challenging market environment and insufficient audience for the decision, leading to an internal reorganization. Development on Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected.
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Released
Alt Shift and Dotemu have released Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, a new roguelite action-strategy game inspired by the second Battlestar Galactica television series. The game places players in a strategic role within the Battlestar Galactica universe.
Cardburners - Announcement trailer
Cardburners, a fast-paced real-time card battler from Gros Chevaux, is set to release on PC via Steam on May 28th, 2026. The game features solo and online 1v1 modes, with gameplay that requires quick decision-making. Gros Chevaux previously released Unspottable in 2020.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids: Going Underground Released
The action/strategy game Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids has received new DLC titled Going Underground. This expansion is available now for the game developed by Snapshot Games, a studio founded by X-COM creator Julian Gollop, and published by Arc Games.
Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids DLC ‘Going Underground’ announced
Arc Games and Snapshot Games have announced the upcoming DLC 'Going Underground' for their action strategy game Chip 'n Clawz. Further details about the content of the DLC were not immediately available.
A Deep-Diving Action Strategy Across Multiple Parallel Worlds Million Depth Major 2.0 Update New Main Postgame Mode and Enhanced Roguelike Elements
PLAYISM and Cyber Space Biotope have released a major Ver. 2.0 update for the action strategy game Million Depth, significantly enhancing its roguelike elements with a new high-difficulty mode called Dimension Over Mode. The update also introduces a speedrunning mode, improved weapon crafting, Steam Deck compatibility, and various bug fixes. Additionally, a collaboration bundle with the adventure game Decollate Decoration is available.
Million Depth 2.0 Update Adds Dimension Over Mode, Speedrun Features
Playism and Cyber Space Biotope have released the 2.0 update for their action-strategy game Million Depth. This update introduces a new high-difficulty 'Dimension Over Mode,' enhanced weaponcrafting with randomized tiles, and full speedrun support including a built-in timer and record tracking. The update also includes balance adjustments for late-game enemies and various quality-of-life improvements.