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You will never guess who turns up in this video about why you can't build British towns in SimCity 4
A video by YouTuber Chris Spargo explores why building British towns in SimCity 4 is problematic due to differences in governance and zoning compared to the US version. The video features an unexpected appearance by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who discusses devolution and local decision-making.
Cat Isle Is a Pixel-Art Management City Coming to Steam Next Month
Cat Isle, a pixel-art management and city-building game developed by indie team PixelDuckoo and DomkeGames, is set to launch on Steam for PC and Mac on July 20th, 2026. Inspired by Japan's Cat Islands, the game focuses on creating a thriving town for cats, managing shop supplies, and observing feline preferences.
After June’s Showcases, Strategy Games Need a New Battlefield
The article analyzes the recurring historical settings in strategy games, noting a reliance on familiar periods like Medieval Europe and World War II. It highlights the potential of less-explored settings, such as ancient China before the Three Kingdoms period, as demonstrated by the upcoming city-builder Mandate Order. The piece argues that deeper historical and systemic integration, rather than just novelty, can revitalize the genre.
Copa City is a sweet and sweaty mix of city-building and tycoon game in which you manage armies of football fans
Copa City is a new city-building and tycoon game where players manage football clubs by organizing matches, outfitting stadiums, and managing fan zones. The game, available on Steam, focuses on the management aspects surrounding football rather than the sport itself. The author expresses a personal dislike for football fandom, which colors their perspective on the game's mechanics.
Frostpunk 2 Breach of Trust Expansion Launches June 23 Across PC and Consoles | Invision Game Community
11 bit studios announced that Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust, the game's second major expansion, will launch on June 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The DLC introduces a new scenario set in New Edinburgh, focusing on political and social crises, trust, and survival with new mechanics like Votes of Trust and environmental threats.
My Time at Evershine Gets New Trailer, Launching in 2027
Pathea Games and PM Studios have released a new trailer for My Time at Evershine, the next installment in the My Time series, set to launch in 2027. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will take on the role of Governor, leading a settlement in a hopeful post-apocalyptic frontier, focusing on city-building and community growth alongside life simulation elements.
A deep city-building strategy game where civilizations evolve through multiple eras
Farom Studio has released a public demo for their upcoming PC city-building strategy game, Age After Age. The demo, available on Steam, allows players to experience the early stages of settlement management and core mechanics. The game features deep economic management, logistics, and multiple civilization development paths, with development emphasizing traditional methods over AI-generated art.
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.
