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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.
If you didn't get a chance to play League of Legends' Demacia Rising minigame, now you can
The League of Legends minigame Demacia Rising, a turn-based strategy and city-builder hybrid, is now fully playable via the official LoL Wiki. Despite initial technical issues at launch, the game offers a deep lore experience and browser-based gameplay for fans interested in exploring Runeterra's history.
Amberspire review - this eco city-builder from the dev behind one of 2023's best games is a grower
Amberspire is an intriguing yet frustrating eco city-builder from the developer of The Banished Vault, set on a moon that serves as a mausoleum. The game combines isometric turn-based city-building with dice-based mechanics, pitting players against environmental challenges like rust, fog, water, and grass. Despite its reliance on luck and occasional inconsistencies in its event system, Amberspire offers a unique and reflective experience that encourages players to consider the balance between urban growth and ecological needs.
Pioneers of Pagonia - Meadowsong and Free Beer Update to be released on May 27, 2026
Envision Entertainment announced that the first DLC for their city builder Pioneers of Pagonia, titled Meadowsong, will be released on May 27, 2026. The DLC introduces a new island, a "Withering" challenge, and new buildings. Simultaneously, a free "Free Beer" update for the base game will add a brewery, expand the Map Editor, and increase the population limit.
Choose between Buddhist Star Trek, rad vinyl music, and forest fire deathgames in the latest PC releases
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from a Buddhist-themed engineering puzzler called U.V.S. Nirmana to a forest fire-themed deathgame called Arsonate. Other notable titles include the music nostalgia game Wax Heads, the dancefloor brawler Dead as Disco, and the city-builder Amberspire.
Ash & Adam's Existential Treads released on Steam!
Ash & Adam's Existential Treads, a mini action city-builder, has been released on Steam for PC. The game features post-post-apocalyptic survival, settlement building, and defense against rogue AI enemies, with procedural levels and random build orders for replayability. It is available for $6.99 with a 30% launch discount.
New footage highlights colonization, city growth, logistics, exploration, and era progression
Farom Studio released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming city-building strategy game, Age After Age. The trailer showcases colonization, city growth, logistics management, exploration, and era progression, highlighting the game's deep management systems and dynamic world simulation. A playable demo is planned for the end of May, with a full release targeted for Q4 2026 on PC and multiple console platforms.
SimCity 4 Player Hits Population Record After 23 Years of Building Dreams | HappyGamer
A SimCity 4 player has achieved a population record in their city after 23 years of continuous play, showcasing long-term dedication to the city-building genre. This achievement highlights the enduring appeal of games that foster creativity and patient development over time. The story also touches upon the longevity of games like Minecraft and the potential future of live service games in inspiring similar long-term player engagement.
The Steam Controller's trackpads could be massive for helping me make a dent in my city-building, cozy gaming…
The author explores how the Steam Controller's trackpads could enhance the experience of playing PC city-building and management simulation games on a couch. While many such games are designed for mouse and keyboard, the Steam Controller's hybrid input aims to bridge this gap, offering a more comfortable and intuitive way to play titles like Planet Coaster and The Red Strings Club.
Aztecs: The Last Sun Hits Version 1.0 On May 22, Adding New Features And Modes To The Survival-Infused City Builder
Aztecs: The Last Sun, a survival-infused city builder from Play2Chill and Toplitz Productions, will launch its version 1.0 on May 22, 2026. The update introduces new features and modes, including a sandbox mode, creative mode, and a new questline to face the Moon Goddess. The game will be available on PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.
Meet the Assassin's Creed dev who left Ubisoft to make the weirdest city-builder you need to play, which is quietly…
Darenn Keller, a former Ubisoft developer who worked on Assassin's Creed and Ghost Recon, discusses his transition to solo development and the creation of his indie hit Dawnfolk. The game, a blend of survival, puzzle, and city-builder elements, has achieved significant success on Steam and is also available on Nintendo Switch. Keller shares insights into the challenges and rewards of independent game development, including his motivation for his next project, B-Type: Space Builder.
Masters of Albion
Masters of Albion, the latest game from veteran developer Peter Molyneux and his studio 22cans, has launched in Early Access. The game blends city-building, real-time strategy, and action RPG elements, allowing players to control a city from a divine perspective. Despite its charming presentation and innovative genre mix, the preview notes that the game feels unfinished, with several gameplay systems lacking depth and polish.
DarkSwitch Review – Holding the Line
DarkSwitch offers a unique fantasy city-builder experience with its innovative vertical building mechanics around a massive tree and a gripping narrative. Despite some tutorial interruptions and minor building system friction, the game provides a tense yet rewarding experience, making it a strong recommendation for genre fans and newcomers alike. The PC version boasts stable performance and impressive visuals, complemented by a moody soundtrack from Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka.
Corsair Cove sails past 100,000 wishlists in under two weeks
The pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on PC platforms in under two weeks since its announcement. Developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, the game tasks players with managing production chains and building a pirate utopia vertically. Corsair Cove will be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, and will also release on PC Game Pass on day one.
Corsair Cove sails past 100,000 wishlists in under two weeks
The pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on PC platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store in under two weeks. Developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, the game will also launch day one on PC Game Pass. Players will manage complex production chains and build their pirate utopia vertically.
Anno Patch 1.5 Arrives Thursday With Prophecies DLC Support | HappyGamer
Ubisoft Blue Byte announced that Anno Patch 1.5 will be released on April 30th, bringing full support for the upcoming Prophecies of Ash DLC. The update will also include bug fixes and balance changes to the base game, demonstrating a commitment to long-term support and player satisfaction. This bundled release aims to provide a polished experience for both new and existing players.
MEMORIAPOLIS returns today with BANNERS & WONDERS
5PM Studio has released MEMORIAPOLIS - BANNERS & WONDERS on PC via Steam, marking a full rework of their strategic city builder. The game allows players to guide a city's growth across centuries, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution, featuring organic district expansion and competing factions. The update includes a new endgame Wonder objective and streamlined progression, with existing owners receiving it for free.
Nova Roma Early Access Preview – A Promising Roman City Builder Worth Playing | Invision Game Community
Nova Roma is an Early Access city-building game where players establish a new Roman settlement on an island, appeasing Gods, enacting laws, and developing supply chains. Developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse, the game features two modes: Standard and Sandbox, with a focus on resource management, technology progression, and optional combat against defectors. The preview highlights its charming low-poly graphics, calming orchestral soundtrack, and intuitive gameplay, suggesting it's a promising title for fans of the genre.
