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Crown of Greed hits Steam later this month — MP3s & NPCs
BLUM Entertainment's upcoming RTS/city builder, Crown of Greed, will be released on PC via Steam on March 31. The game features an indirect control system where NPCs and Heroes operate with free will, influenced by incentives and bribes. Players can try a demo and wishlist the game now.
Cities Skylines 1 is getting its first new expansion in two years as resurrection efforts seemingly continue amid sequel's struggles
Paradox Interactive has announced the first new expansion for Cities Skylines 1 in two years, titled Race Day, which will be released on March 10th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This comes as the original developer Colossal Order is no longer attached to the series and amid Cities Skylines 2's ongoing development challenges with new studio Iceflake Studios taking over.
Timberborn devs announce automation is coming to the city-builder in the 1.0 release
Timberborn is set to receive a major automation feature with its 1.0 release on March 12th. This new system introduces over 20 objects that allow players to automate various city functions using logic gates, sensors, and timers, enhancing gameplay and efficiency for both new and experienced players.
Merge Your Way To A Mini Metropolis In Teeny Tiny Town
Teeny Tiny Town is a cozy city-building puzzle game from Short Circuit Studios and Ocean Media, available now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a simple tile-merging mechanic where players combine three identical tiles to create new structures, gradually evolving a small settlement into a miniature metropolis. It offers a relaxing, stress-free experience with low-poly visuals, a lo-fi soundtrack, and customizable themes.
The PC game releases we're most excited about in March
March 2026 is set to be a busy month for PC game releases, featuring a variety of genres including the extraction shooter Marathon, the open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, and the horror remake Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Several other titles like Slay the Spire 2, Death Stranding 2, and SAND: Raiders of Sophie are also slated for release, alongside various game development events and Steam sales.
March 2026 Indie Game Wrap-Up: New Releases & Demos
This article provides a wrap-up of indie game releases and demos for March 2026, highlighting titles like Cupiclaw, Galactic Vault, Mr. Sleepy Man, Collector's Cove, Mythmatch, The Ratline, RUBATO, Nova Roma, and RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike. Most games are releasing on PC via Steam, with some also available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Demos are available for many titles, and players are encouraged to wishlist them.
The original Cities: Skylines is getting a new Race Day expansion next week, as Paradox parade the fact the series is turning 11
Paradox Interactive is celebrating the 11th anniversary of Cities: Skylines by releasing a new 'Race Day' expansion for the original game on March 10th. Developed by Tantalus Media, the DLC adds features for creating parades, motor races, cycle races, and marathons. Additionally, Cities: Skylines 2 will receive new creator packs and patches, including the 'Office Evolution' and 'City Stations' packs.
Cities: Skylines celebrates 11 years with lots of new content on the way
Paradox is celebrating 11 years of the Cities: Skylines series with new content and discounts for both the original game and Cities: Skylines II. The original game will receive a free Race Day expansion on March 10th, along with new creator packs and a free patch. Cities: Skylines II is also getting new creator packs, radio stations, and a free update with new buildings and features.
Laysara: Summit Kingdom Leaves Early Access For V1.0 Launch On PC And Console
Laysara: Summit Kingdom has officially launched its Version 1.0, exiting Early Access on PC and consoles including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by QuiteOK Games and published by Nejcraft, this city-builder challenges players to construct settlements on treacherous mountain terrains, focusing on logistics and survival against environmental hazards like avalanches.
Colony sim Going Medieval, aka friendlier Rimworld, hits 1.0 release in March after 16 major updates
The colony simulation game Going Medieval will officially launch out of early access on March 12th, developer Foxy Voxel announced. The 1.0 release will include a proper endgame, new content, and achievements. A demo is also available for players to experience the first few hours of gameplay.
"Climate change isn’t about AI itself, it's about progress" - 11 Bit talk Frostpunk: 1886 and questions of scale
11 bit studios game director Maciej Sułecki discusses Frostpunk: 1886, a remake plus plus of the original Frostpunk, and the studio's approach to scale and player empathy across their games. He also touches on the use of AI in development and the broader implications of progress and climate change, drawing parallels to the themes explored in the Frostpunk series.
Sorry, Woodstock's off; or, how I gave everyone dysentery in Transport Fever 3
Transport Fever 3 continues the series' focus on logistics and city-building across different historical eras, featuring a new campaign mode. The preview highlights a mission involving setting up infrastructure for a Woodstock festival, which leads to unexpected challenges with traffic congestion and disease outbreaks due to poor planning. While the game offers engaging scenarios, criticisms regarding the mismatch between in-game time and storytelling, as well as economic discrepancies, persist from previous installments.
This funny game mashes up Sim City and Cities Skylines to create a parking hell
Car Park Capital is a satirical city-building tycoon game developed by Hilkojj Interactive, where players pave over cities to encourage car dependency. The game, inspired by classics like SimCity and Rollercoaster Tycoon, features pixelated graphics and a humorous take on car culture. It is available to wishlist on Steam for PC, with no official release date announced by Microprose.
