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Aztecs: The Last Sun Leaves Early Access Today And Enters Version 1.0 With New Features And Game Modes
Aztecs: The Last Sun has officially launched its Version 1.0, exiting Early Access and becoming available on PC via Steam, GOG.com, and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Play2Chill and published by Toplitz Productions, this update introduces new features, game modes including Sandbox and Creative, and a new chapter in its story mode that pits players against the Moon Goddess.
Cutout Village launches its demo on Steam and unveils a new trailer at the Six One Indie Showcase
DevilishGames has released a demo for their paper-based city-builder, Cutout Village, on Steam, coinciding with a new trailer reveal at the Six One Indie Showcase. The demo, available until the Steam Next Fest, features a story mode level and allows players to experience the core mechanics of building villages through paper crafts. The full game is slated for release in the second half of 2026 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Prophet Margin is a holy city-builder that combines the joy of trade routes with the terror of God
Prophet Margin is a new city-builder game from Stellar Cartography Interactive UG that focuses on establishing intricate trade routes to satisfy the demands of various gods. The game combines elements of board game logic with deep resource management, allowing players to build and optimize settlements. A demo is expected to arrive soon.
LIFE BELOW PARTNERS WITH WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION TO SUPPORT OCEAN LIFE
Publisher Kasedo Games and developer Megapop have partnered with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) for the reef-building game Life Below. A special supporter pack, with 100% of net revenue going to WDC, will introduce unique dolphin and porpoise species to the game. Life Below is set to launch on Steam for Windows PC on May 26, 2026.
My Little Pony: Magic Princess Gallops Onto The Xbox Store For Free
My Little Pony: Magic Princess, a free-to-play city builder and adventure game from Gameloft, has been released on the Xbox Store for PC. While playable on PC, it is not available on Xbox consoles like the Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One. The game features hundreds of unlockable characters and locations from the My Little Pony franchise.
After six years, gloriously detailed intergalactic city builder Space Haven is finally finished, and going cheap
After six years in early access, the detailed intergalactic city builder Space Haven has officially launched version 1.0. Developed by Bugbyte, the game combines elements of city-building, colony simulation, and space combat, featuring intricate ship construction and crew management. A 40% launch discount is available on Steam until May 27.
Steampunk colony sim Steel Artery is here, and it's "emergent chaos" aboard a giant train
The steampunk colony simulation game Steel Artery has been released on Steam, developed by SoulAge23. This 'train city builder' features autonomous citizens, complex production chains, and emergent chaos, drawing comparisons to Rimworld and Oxygen Not Included. The game is available with a launch discount until May 22.
KingFish Is an Upcoming Asymmetric Co-Op Game where Against the Storm Meets Thronefall
KingFish is an upcoming 2-player asymmetric co-op game where one player controls a King in third-person action and tower defense, while the other controls a giant Fish acting as a living island with roguelite citybuilder mechanics. Developed and published by Firevolt, the game emphasizes constant communication due to differing perspectives and incomplete information. KingFish is planned for a 2027 release on PC and consoles.
STEEL ARTERY: TRAIN CITY BUILDER LAUNCHES ON STEAM
Steel Artery: Train City Builder, developed by SoulAge23 and published by Crytivo, has launched on Steam for PC. This city-building and management simulation places players in a steampunk fantasy world where they construct and manage an entire civilization built on a train, balancing the needs of various races and a dynamic economy.
Dokibird joins Gold Gold Adventure Gold
The citybuilder and real-time strategy game Gold Gold Adventure Gold is collaborating with VTuber Dokibird, who will voice the Farmer unit and bring 'Dragoons' to the game. These additions, along with farming mechanics, will be available in the 1.0 update launching on May 15th for PC via Steam.
Midgardr – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Midgardr is a solo, turn-based city-builder that blends card game mechanics with medieval village management. Players will make decisions regarding resources, political factions, and unpredictable events that impact their settlement's prosperity or ruin. Beta sign-ups are currently open for the game.
KingFish is a co-op roguelike where one of you gets to play a city builder while the other plays an action game
KingFish is a co-op roguelike game where one player manages a city builder aspect while the other engages in action gameplay on the back of a giant living island. The game aims to blend these distinct playstyles, with both players able to assist each other in combat and resource gathering. KingFish is slated for release sometime in 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Two-player co-op roguelite city-builder Kingfish announced for consoles, PC
Firevolt has announced Kingfish, a new two-player cooperative roguelite city-builder. The game focuses on managing and defending a settlement and is set to release on PC and consoles.
War is coming to Whiskerwood: the city builder's next patch brings ship construction, naval combat, and island defences
The city builder Whiskerwood is set to receive a major update that will introduce ship construction, naval combat, and island defenses. Developed by Minakata Dynamics and published by Hooded Horse, the patch aims to give players the tools to fight back against their feline overlords. This significant gameplay leap will require a longer development cycle than the game's previous bi-weekly updates.
RHIANNA PRATCHETT DELVES INTO THE NARRATIVE OF UNDERWATER CITY BUILDER LIFE BELOW
Megapop has released a new developer video for their upcoming underwater city builder, Life Below, featuring writer Rhianna Pratchett discussing the game's narrative design. Pratchett explains how the game uses subtle environmental storytelling and character relationships to convey themes of hope and dealing with consequences. Life Below is set to release on May 26, 2026, for PC via Steam.
Town to City Leaves Early Access on May 26 With Major Tourism Update
Town to City will leave Early Access and launch into version 1.0 on May 26, 2026, for PC, accompanied by a major Tourism Update. This update introduces new systems like hotels and tour routes, along with new quests, buildings, and quality-of-life improvements to the gridless city builder.
Cozy city builder Town to City leaves early access on May 26
The city builder game Town to City is leaving early access on May 26, launching its 1.0 version. The update will also include a new map for players to explore.
A New Destination Awaits: Town to City 1.0 Launches This May with Major Tourism Update
Cosy city builder Town to City will leave Early Access and launch into version 1.0 on May 26, 2026, with a major Tourism Update. The update introduces new tourism mechanics, hotel building options, quests, and quality-of-life improvements. The game, developed by Galaxy Grove and published by Kwalee, has maintained an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam since its Early Access launch in September 2025.
Town to City launches May 26
The cozy city builder game Town to City will exit Early Access and officially launch for PC on May 26. The game is a city-building simulation that focuses on creating and managing urban environments.
Amberspire review - a strategy game dedicated to the dicey ecopoetics of urban sprawl
Amberspire is a turn-based strategy board game puzzler from Lunar Division, focusing on managing unpredictable city agencies on a moon-sized mausoleum rather than traditional city-building. The game incorporates dice mechanics for resource production and environmental challenges like weather and structural collapse, encouraging players to embrace disorder and ecological interplay. Despite its complexity and potential for frustration with dice outcomes, the game offers a unique and engaging experience of building a city amidst decay.
