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Pompeii: The Legacy Major Update Adds New Maps
Siscia Games has released Major Update v1.006.0 for its Roman city-building game, Pompeii: The Legacy. The update introduces two new handcrafted maps for Sandbox and Creative modes, along with various gameplay improvements and optimizations. The game is also available at a 40% discount during the Games From Croatia Steam Sale.
Wardens of Avalon is knightly ARPG with an intriguing touch of… wait, city repair?
Wardens of Avalon is a new action RPG that blends traditional combat with a lite city-building mechanic. Players take on the role of Twilight Knights tasked with restoring the fallen city of Avalon. The game is set to launch in 2027 and will be available on PC, with playtests sign-ups open on Steam.
The Wandering Village is getting a new DLC of massive amphibian proportions
The Wandering Village, a city-building simulation game set on the back of a giant creature, is receiving its first DLC titled 'The Last Leviathan'. This expansion introduces a new massive amphibian creature with its own buildings, resources, and tech tree. A free update will also add temperature and mood mechanics, cosmetic items, and an Arctic Ocean biome.
Theos: Cities of Myth Announced
Dotemu has announced Theos: Cities of Myth, a new city-building and management game developed by Triskell Interactive, the creators of Pharaoh: A New Era. The game is set to launch on PC later this year.
Life Below Released
The city-building game Life Below, developed by Megapop and published by Kasedo Games, is now available on Steam. The game challenges players to construct a society on the ocean floor.
Romestead Early Access
Romestead, a city-building survival action-adventure game, has launched in Early Access on Steam for Windows. Developed by Beartwigs and Three Friends, the game aims to provide players with a compelling experience in its genre.
A Packed Day Of Game Reveals Just Ended With A Wave Of New Demos
The Six One Indie Showcase featured over 60 game reveals, many accompanied by new demos available on PC and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include the action game Anomalith, the brawler Re:Rite, the puzzle game Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To, and the city-builder Cutout Village. The event also highlighted games like Aikyam, Mouseward, and lunr.rdio.taxi, with many demos coinciding with the upcoming Steam Next Fest.
Demos and Freebies
Life Below, a city-building game set underwater, is now available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to build thriving coral reefs and restore collapsing ecosystems.
County of Fortune gets new publisher Aquila Interactive
Nepos Games announced that Aquila Interactive will publish their medieval sandbox strategy game, County of Fortune. The game, which focuses on building an entire county with specialized settlements and managing regional politics, is set to launch on Windows PC via Steam later this year.
Gold Gold Adventure Gold Leaves Early Access
Can Can Can A Man has released version 1.0 of Gold Gold Adventure Gold, concluding its Early Access period. The city-building game is now available for Windows on Steam.
Socialiskigrad brings tile-based city building to a fictional post-soviet republic
Italian indie studio Sgriusoft has revealed the first trailer and Steam page for Socialiskigrad, an upcoming tile-based city-building strategy game. Set in a fictional post-Soviet republic, players manage a nation's growth, economy, and social stability, with the ultimate goal of becoming President. The game features 14 unique districts, deep management systems, and a dynamic day-and-night cycle.
The original Cities: Skylines just got a politics mod, giving you a new way to paint the map
A new fan-made mod called Politics & Elections has been released for the original Cities: Skylines, introducing a political system where citizens vote for parties that influence policy decisions. This mod allows players to experience a more dynamic simulation of city management, reacting to citizen needs and political movements, a feature not present in the base game or its sequel.
Transport Fever 3 dev's new deal with Cities Skylines 2 publisher Paradox "will have nothing but positive effects"
Urban Games, the developer of Transport Fever 3, has announced a publishing deal with Paradox Interactive, the publisher of Cities Skylines 2. The partnership, set to launch in 2026, aims to leverage Paradox's expertise while Urban Games retains full creative control over the IP. Despite concerns stemming from Cities Skylines 2's rocky launch and subsequent internal studio changes, both companies emphasize a shared player-first approach and commitment to the game's original vision.
Big City Life: Where Your Legacy Starts in The Guild – Europa 1410
The Guild - Europa 1410 will allow players to build a legacy and shape the future of four distinct medieval cities: Wroclaw, Nuremberg, Graz, and Kuttenberg. Players can influence the city through business, politics, lawmaking, and construction. A new trailer showcases the game's cities and environments.
Combine the Powers of Zeus and Hades in the New God-Sim Rogue-like Pandora’s Toybox: demo out now!
Indie developer BetaLab and publisher 2P Games have released a Steam demo for their upcoming god-sim rogue-like, Pandora's Toybox. The game challenges players to ascend to godhood as Epimetheus, blending city-building with divine strategy. The demo allows players to experience the core mechanics, including assembling a Divine Council and managing a growing civilization.
The world is in your hands: God-Sim Rogue-like Pandora’s Toybox launches on Steam on May 14/15!
Indie developer BetaLab and publisher 2P Games announced that the god-simulator rogue-like Pandora's Toybox will launch on Steam on May 14/15 for $9.99. The game blends god-simulation, rogue-like strategy, and city-building mechanics, allowing players to influence the development of a living world. A playable demo is currently available on Steam.
Who Wants To Be King?! – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Who Wants To Be King?! is an open beta city-building tower defense game set in 865, where players must build and defend their Viking settlement against invasions. The game requires strategic construction of buildings for resources and defense, with a run ending if the Castle Core is destroyed. Players can sign up for the beta to defend against Viking attacks.
While you wait for Subnautica 2, here's a moody Bioshock-esque strategy game in which you can put Big Daddies on crabs
Tides of Tethys is an upcoming underwater strategy roguelite with city-building elements, drawing comparisons to Bioshock. Players manage modular outposts and guide bathynauts on procedurally generated ocean floors, dealing with aquatic threats and resource management. While the demo shows promise with its atmospheric visuals and unique mechanics like turning crustaceans into steeds, the user interface and initial slow pace present some challenges.
holoVillage Our Cozy Days Achievements Guide - How to 100%
This guide details how to achieve all 39 achievements in holoVillage Our Cozy Days, an action RPG with city-building elements. It covers tasks such as building a home, reaching new areas, defeating bosses, and completing various reports and chapters to reach 100% completion.
Free Play Days – MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Survivalists and Age of Mythology: Retold
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several titles including MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and The Survivalists for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members until April 26. Age of Mythology: Retold is available for all Xbox players during the same period. Players can download and play these games and purchase them at a limited-time discount to keep progress and achievements.
