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Set sail for pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove
Hooded Horse and Limbic Entertainment have announced Corsair Cove, an upcoming pirate-themed city-builder. Players will manage complex production chains, build a pirate fortress on limited space, and equip ships to explore and defend against the Crown. The game is set to release on PC on April 17, 2026, and will be available on PC Game Pass day one.
I know all you pirates are busy with Windrose, but you should drop anchor and check out this new pirate-themed city…
Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse announced Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city-builder set to release in 2026 for PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass. Players will manage production chains, build vertically on limited island space, and equip ships for combat on the high seas.
Masters of Albion Gets Official Launch Trailer Ahead of Early Access Release | Invision Game Community
22cans has released the official launch trailer for Masters of Albion, a god game blending city-building, simulation, and real-time combat. Created by industry veteran Peter Molyneux, the game draws inspiration from titles like Black & White and Fable. Masters of Albion is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 22, 2026.
Aerial RPG Citybuilder Airborne Empire 1.0 Now Available on Steam
The Wandering Band and Stray Fawn Publishing have released Airborne Empire 1.0 on Steam. This open-world RPG city builder tasks players with managing a flying city, defending against sky pirates, and reuniting the world. The game is available now on PC via Steam.
Airborne Empire Leaves Early Access and Launches Version 1.0 on Steam
Airborne Empire has launched its 1.0 version on Steam, exiting Early Access. Developed by The Wandering Band and published by Stray Fawn Publishing, the aerial RPG city-builder is now available for PC at $29.99, with a limited-time 50% discount. The full release includes a new snow-covered biome, additional quests, a new boss, and faster traversal options.
Airborne Empire Leaves Early Access, Launches 1.0 Today on Steam
Airborne Empire has officially launched its 1.0 version on Steam, exiting Early Access. The open-world aerial RPG-citybuilder from The Wandering Band and Stray Fawn Publishing is available at a discounted price of $14.99. The full release includes a new snow biome, boss fight, and jet engine upgrades, building upon a year of significant updates.
ShantyTown Launches on Steam: Indie Diorama Builder Delivers Cozy Urban Planning
Indie developer SilkSoftworks has launched ShantyTown on Steam, a diorama-building game focused on creating cozy urban environments. The game features 20 locations, including 8 main areas and 12 optional ones, each with unique building sets. ShantyTown offers a relaxing, meditative experience distinct from complex city builders like Cities: Skylines, emphasizing tactile satisfaction and atmospheric audio design.
ShantyTown Launches Today on Steam, Inviting Players to Build Unique, Living Dioramas in Unexpected Spaces
ShantyTown, a diorama-building game developed by Erik Rempen of Silk Softworks and published by Kinephantom, has launched on Steam. The game focuses on intuitive placement and creating dense, living neighborhoods with an adaptive soundtrack by Macroblank. It is available for USD 14.99 with a 10% launch discount for two weeks.
UNDERWATER CITY BUILDER LIFE BELOW ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE WITH NEW TRAILER
Kasedo Games and Megapop have announced that their underwater city builder, Life Below, will launch exclusively for PC on May 26, 2026. A new trailer showcases the game's hazards and challenges, developed in collaboration with marine biologists and writer Rhianna Pratchett. The game will also be featured in Steam's Earth Appreciation festival with a developer stream on April 25th.
Designer of Terra Nil reveals Combolands, a deckbuilder where cards are buildings and the map is your deck
Crux Games, a studio co-founded by Terra Nil designer Sam Alfred, has revealed Combolands, a deckbuilder where cards represent buildings and the map serves as the deck. The game, which builds upon a prototype called Tiny Towns, will feature roguelike citybuilder mechanics, unlockable content, and multiple guilds. A demo is currently available, with support for PC via Proton/Wine.
Macroblank Enters Game Soundtracking with ShantyTown: Bridging Vaporwave Music with Interactive Scoring
The upcoming city builder ShantyTown, developed by Erik Rempen, features an innovative soundtrack by vaporwave artist Macroblank that dynamically adapts to player actions. This interactive scoring system uses modular music elements to intensify with player progression, offering a unique and immersive audio experience. ShantyTown is set to launch on April 16, with a demo available on Steam.
Steam reviewer logs 30,000 hours in Cities: Skylines, decides it sucks: "BY FAR most frustrating, enraging game of…
A Steam user with nearly 30,000 hours logged in Cities: Skylines posted a highly critical review, describing it as the most frustrating game they have ever played. Despite the game's generally positive reception and its status as a top city builder, this player's extensive playtime has led to significant dissatisfaction.
After his city builder flopped in early access, Firewatch's Nels Anderson didn't give up: 'Smarter people than me … probably would've pulled the plug'
Despite significant wishlists and positive pre-launch indicators, Nels Anderson's solarpunk city-builder Generation Exile sold fewer than 300 copies during its early access launch on Steam. Anderson, also known for Firewatch and Mark of the Ninja, expressed his desire to understand the outcome rather than feeling entitled to success, while also critiquing industry trends that prioritize short-term gains over long-term player engagement.
Terra Nil creator announces Deckbuilder x Citybuilder Combolands, based on viral itch hit!
Crux Games, a two-person studio founded by Terra Nil designer Sam Alfred and Skye Scott, has announced Combolands, a deckbuilder where cards represent buildings and the map is the deck. Based on the viral itch.io hit Tiny Towns, the game features roguelike citybuilding mechanics with unlockable content and procedurally generated levels. A Steam demo is now available.
This 'highly realistic' city-builder could be the first real competition Cities: Skylines has seen in over a…
City Masterplan, a new city-builder developed by 1:1 Studio and published by Paradox Interactive, is emerging as a potential competitor to the Cities: Skylines franchise. The game features realistic visuals and detailed traffic simulation, aiming to improve upon the performance issues that have plagued Cities: Skylines 2. While no release date has been set, it is anticipated to launch no earlier than 2027.
MEMORIAPOLIS returns April 28 with BANNERS & WONDERS
5PM Studio announced that MEMORIAPOLIS - BANNERS & WONDERS will launch on PC via Steam on April 28. This release is a complete overhaul of the original game, developed over the past year based on extensive community feedback. The reinvented experience introduces new core pillars including "Wonders" as an endgame objective, a streamlined and more accessible gameplay experience, and living factions with political strategy.
Pompeii: The Legacy Released
Pompeii: The Legacy has officially launched out of Early Access for Windows PC on platforms including the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam. The city-builder is developed by solo developer Siscia Games.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
Build the city of your dreams, and your graphics card's nightmares, in hyper-shiny mayoral sim City Masterplan
Newly formed developer 1:1 Studio has announced its first game, City Masterplan, a city-building simulation featuring 1:1 scale construction on large maps. The game promises realistic traffic and supply chain management, but lists high-end PC specifications including the RTX 3090 and Radeon RX 6900 XT as recommended, with minimum specs pending.
Pompeii: The Legacy Fully Released Across PC Platforms
Pompeii: The Legacy, a story-driven city builder developed by a solo developer at Siscia Games, has officially launched on PC platforms including GOG and Steam after a six-month Early Access period. The full release includes a complete 20-hour campaign, alongside numerous improvements to gameplay systems, visuals, and performance. The developer plans to continue supporting and updating the game post-launch, with future updates including combat systems, modding support, and controller compatibility.
