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This week in PC games: an RTS inspired by Majesty, a flying city RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and one Metal Gear-affiliated octopus
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as RPGs, real-time strategy, and horror. Notable titles include Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and Darwin's Paradox, a side-scroller featuring a Metal Gear Solid-affiliated octopus. Several games are launching in early access, including Endalor and Bloodletter.
Worshippers Of Cthulhu Builds A Cult On Xbox
Worshippers of Cthulhu, a strategy game focused on cult leadership and city-building, has been released on Xbox Series X|S for £20.99. Previously available on PC since May 2025, the game challenges players to manage resources and followers to awaken Cthulhu. Developed by Crazy Goat Games and published by Crytivo, it offers a dark twist on traditional city-building mechanics with rituals and difficult choices.
After 3 Years of Solo Development, a New Roman City-Builder Approaches Full Release
Pompeii: The Legacy, a Roman city-builder developed by solo developer Zeljko Kos of Siscia Games, is set to launch on April 9, 2026, after a slight delay. The game combines traditional city-building mechanics with a narrative-driven experience in ancient Pompeii, allowing players to guide the city's development across generations. An update introducing the full story campaign and release trailer will arrive before the official launch on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
Nova Roma Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the early access city builder Nova Roma, which currently features 36 achievements. It lists all available achievements and provides brief descriptions of how to unlock them, covering tasks for gods, citizen happiness, and city growth.
Timberborn Review — Sink Your Teeth Into This One | Console Creatures
Timberborn is a highly engaging city-building and strategy game that offers a unique experience with its beaver-led civilization and challenging resource management mechanics. Despite a slow start and occasional harsh natural disasters, the game provides immense satisfaction through its innovative water management, rewarding progression, and charming presentation, making it a standout title in the genre.
RAEV Beta
RAVINE Games is currently conducting a second closed beta test for their upcoming city-builder, RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores. The test is available throughout the weekend on PC via Steam, where players can request access.
This City Builder Lets You Build Multiple Cities Instead of Just One!
RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores, a city builder from Ravine Games and V Publishing, is entering a closed beta playtest on Steam from March 26th to March 30th. The game allows players to build and manage multiple interconnected cities rather than just one, featuring gridless placement, trade routes, citizen management, and exploration elements. Player feedback from the beta will help shape the future of the game.
A Little Age – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
A Little Age is a cozy city builder where players manage independent economies for interconnected communities, focusing on resource flow and logistics. The game challenges players to strategically supply villages to unlock their potential and ultimately pool resources for a grand temple. Beta sign-ups are currently available.
Gold Gold Adventue Gold’s March Update is LIVE!
The city-builder Gold Gold Adventure Gold has received its March update, introducing Angel Gobbo, new biomes, terraforming, and a Conquest Mode. The game is currently 30% off on Steam as part of the Spring Sale. A Steam Deck patch is also planned for release next month.
If you think the citizens in city builders are grumpy and needy, try pleasing a bunch of jealous Roman gods
The city builder Nova Roma, entering early access on Steam, challenges players to build a new civilization in the Roman Empire's aftermath while appeasing demanding Roman gods. Players must manage resources and complete divine quests to earn favor and unlock new buildings, but failing to satisfy a god can lead to destructive divine intervention. The game offers a faster pace than typical city builders, with constant events keeping players engaged.
Laysara: Summit Kingdom Review
Laysara: Summit Kingdom is a city-building puzzle game set in the Himalayas, featuring humorous writing and charming yak-based economics. While its unique mechanics and presentation are initially engaging, the game suffers from tedious interface controls and repetitive clicking, ultimately detracting from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers a colorful aesthetic, witty dialogue, and an excellent soundtrack.
Laysara: Summit Kingdom Review | TheXboxHub
Laysara: Summit Kingdom is a city-building strategy game that offers a deep and engaging experience despite a rocky launch. Initially unplayable due to a critical bug, the game has since been patched and now presents a compelling challenge of managing resources, logistics, and population needs on a mountaintop. Available on PC and Xbox, it features campaign and sandbox modes, appealing to fans of complex simulation and management gameplay.
Demos and Freebies
Into The Depths is a roguelite city builder available on Steam, where players colonize the mysterious underworld. The game involves building a settlement, exploring caves, and colonizing the deepest caverns while overcoming various dangers.
You can play Peter Molyneux's new god game, Masters of Albion, before it launches in early access
Players can participate in a closed beta for Peter Molyneux's new god game, Masters of Albion, before its early access launch. Registration for the beta closes on March 25th, requiring sign-ups via Discord. The game features a detailed crafting system that can be optionally skipped for faster gameplay.
Nova Roma Early Access Preview - Rome wasn't launched into 1.0
Nova Roma, a city builder developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse, has launched into Early Access. The game allows players to oversee settlers establishing a new civilization inspired by the Roman Empire, focusing on building classic Roman structures, managing supply chains, and appeasing gods. Despite being in Early Access, the game presents a strong foundation with intuitive gameplay and a visually distinct art style, though some systems like the gods and combat feel underdeveloped.
Colonize the underground world in Into the Depths updated demo
Independent developer SmelJey Games has released an updated demo for their roguelite city builder, Into the Depths, available on PC via Steam. The demo introduces new mechanics, a revamped art style, and approximately 60-120 minutes of gameplay, featuring a new perk system and three distinct biomes. The full game is slated for a Q2 2026 release.
Nova Roma release countdown: Exact date and time
The city-builder Nova Roma, developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse, is set to launch in early access on PC on March 26. The game will be available on Steam, with specific release times provided for various time zones including 10am PT, 1pm ET, and 6pm UTC. Players will manage Romans to build a new home, facing challenges and appeasing gods to ensure their city's prosperity.
Worshippers of Cthulhu for Xbox Series launches March 27
The Cthulhu-themed city builder Worshippers of Cthulhu will launch on Xbox Series X on March 27, following its PC Early Access and full release. Publisher Crytivo and developer Crazy Goat Games also confirmed a PlayStation 5 version is planned. The game combines city-building, resource management, and strategic decision-making inspired by H.P. Lovecraft.
Masters of Albion lets you play god, but Peter Molyneux proves benevolence is optional: "I want people to realize as they're playing – 'oh s**t, I am a bit evil!'"
Masters of Albion is an upcoming god game from Peter Molyneux and 22cans that allows players to shape a world and its inhabitants with godlike powers. The game features deep simulation systems, including resource management and urban planning, alongside the ability to possess any creature. Molyneux emphasizes the freedom players have to be benevolent or malevolent, with the game's systems supporting both ethical and questionable choices.
This week in PC games: a new Hooded Horse city-builder, some PS2-style horror, a school-day RPG and an absolutely tremendous catfish
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from city-builders like Nova Roma and PS2-style horror in No Vacation for an Executioner, to RPGs such as Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy. Other notable titles include tactical pinball game Beast Breaker and the unique catfish-themed game The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish.
