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Tarn Adams, co-creator of Dwarf Fortress, has over 1,400 hours in Factorio and is currently obsessed with terraforming games: 'Dwarf Fortress just doesn't accommodate a full-on sci-fi thing'
Tarn Adams, co-creator of Dwarf Fortress, discusses his current obsession with terraforming games like The Planet Crafter and his extensive playtime in Factorio, exceeding 1,400 hours. He also touches on his early gaming experiences with BASIC programs and the emotional significance Factorio holds for him.
ALL WILL FALL Launches with 300K Wishlists and Zero Hype
Despite accumulating over 300,000 wishlists and receiving positive reviews from outlets like Netto's Game Room, The Wand Report, and Analog Stick Gaming, the indie city-builder ALL WILL FALL is launching with minimal public attention. The article highlights the disconnect between AAA game hype and the quiet release of quality indie titles, questioning the industry's focus and the attention economy's impact on game discovery.
Demos and Freebies
The demo for the first-person colony simulation game Medieval Frontiers is now available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to build settlements and manage production in a medieval wilderness, blending strategy with survival elements.
All Will Fall Review - Netto's Game Room
Netto's Game Room provides a review of the indie colony simulation game All Will Fall. The review covers the game's mechanics and overall player experience.
Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it? New martial-arts-meets-Rimworld colony sim might be unique enough to work
Eastern Era, a new colony simulation game developed by FunYoo Games, has been released on Steam. The game combines Rimworld-like gameplay with a martial arts theme, tasking players with recruiting and training colonists. While not in Early Access, the game has a 'Mixed' review rating due to some bugs but shows promise for fans of the genre and Wuxia themes.
Become a sect leader in Eastern Era – a martial arts-themed management simulation game, now available on Steam!
Eastern Era, a martial arts-themed management simulation game developed by FunYoo Games, has launched on PC via Steam. The game combines colony simulation, management, and RTS elements, tasking players with rebuilding a declining sect from scratch. Players must farm, hunt, train disciples in martial arts, forge equipment, and build their base to survive and thrive in a perilous world.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 30, 2026
Several new games are set to release around March 30, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Titles include the cozy simulation game Hozy, the animal-led mech adventure Animalkind, and the sci-fi RPG Stellar Tactics. Other notable releases include Cooking Simulator 2, Aether & Iron, South of Midnight, GRIME II, Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, Super Meat Boy 3D, Darwin's Paradox, Fishbowl, Xenonauts 2, and ALL WILL FALL.
Going Medieval’s latest patch fxes several annoying bugs that cause the game to crash
Going Medieval has released patch 1.0.53, a hotfix addressing several bugs that caused game crashes and other issues. The patch resolves problems with caravan returns, construction visuals, settler drafting, fainting during animal roping, and UI display for building rotation keys. This update is available on both main and experimental branches for all platforms.
Survival-crafting colony sim Oceaneers washes up onto Early Access shores in April
The survival-crafting colony sim Oceaneers will launch into Early Access on April 13th. Developed by Oceaneers, the game features island hopping, raft construction, and survival mechanics in a flooded world. The developers plan to include the full story from day one and will continue to expand the game with community feedback.
Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 Featuring P5R’s Kasumi Yoshizawa
Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 is now available on PC and mobile, introducing the "Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc Part 1" event and featuring Kasumi Yoshizawa from Persona 5 Royal. The update includes new palaces, boss battles, and collaboration rewards from other SEGA titles during the SEGA Spring Sale.
HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Launching June 18
Square Enix announced that the HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales will launch on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a story spanning four ages and various gameplay mechanics including item and accessory equipping. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming game releases and updates.
Survival-Crafting Colony Sim Oceaneers Entering Steam Early Access April 13
Barrel Smash Studios' survival-crafting colony sim Oceaneers will launch on Steam Early Access on April 13. The game tasks players with managing survivors in a flooded world of unstable islands, recruiting new members and protecting them from dangers. The developer stated that the full story will be available from day one, with plans to expand the game based on community feedback.
Craft, Float & Survive When Oceaneers Launches in Early Access this April
Barrel Smash Studios announced that their survival crafting colony-sim Oceaneers will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 13, 2026, for US$24.99. The game features building a colony, scavenging, crafting, and training survivors in a flooded world with unstable islands. A demo is also available on Steam.
The very Rimwold-esque Going Medieval hits 1.0 today after almost five years of early access
Going Medieval has officially launched its 1.0 version after nearly five years in early access. The update introduces global stats, grand objectives as endgame goals, and a revamped tutorial. New starting conditions and modifiers are also available for players seeking different difficulty levels.
Going Medieval stole my heart with a large, cursed hole
Going Medieval, a Middle Ages-themed colony simulation, has left early access after five years, evolving into a complex game reminiscent of Dwarf Fortress. The article details the author's experiences managing a colony, focusing on the challenges of digging a large cellar, dealing with character quirks like Redmund's obsession with recovery, and surviving events such as rat invasions and groundwater flooding. Despite numerous setbacks and the creation of a 'cursed hole,' the author found the experience engaging and plans to build a cathedral with crypts next.
Going Medieval first impressions – the cabbage patch kingdom simulator
Going Medieval, a medieval colony simulation game by Foxy Voxel, has exited Early Access after a five-year period. This preview offers first impressions of the game, drawing comparisons to Rimworld and highlighting its engaging gameplay loop of building, resource management, and survival against harsh conditions and potential attacks. The article notes the updated tutorial and the game's ability to generate unique player stories.