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Paradox's Afterworld feels like the first grand strategy game I can properly wrap my head around
Paradox Interactive's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, aims to be more approachable than previous titles by integrating survival and settlement-building mechanics into a post-apocalyptic setting. The game features a unique 'Ideas' system that dripfeeds mechanics as players explore, preventing information overload. Early impressions suggest it successfully balances depth with manageability, offering a refreshing departure for the studio.
SkyChart: Airline Executive – The ‘Aerobiz’ Successor Takes Flight; Steam Early Access Launching Q2 2026
SkyChart: Airline Executive, a grand strategy simulation spiritual successor to Aerobiz, is launching on Steam Early Access in Q2 2026. Developed by Chris Kuhn of Casey Jones Labs, the game spans 90 years of aviation history from 1930 to 2020, focusing on macro-strategy for players acting as global CEOs. The game will feature historical fleet management, global expansion to 150 cities, dynamic world events, and competitive AI.