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Acclaimed Management Sim, Tavern Keeper 🍻 Releases Major New Update: A New Hue
Greenheart Games has released a major update called 'A New Hue' for their management simulation game, Tavern Keeper. This update introduces significant new features including Steam Deck verification, the Arcane Order System, and the Tavern Keeper Workshop for community creations. The update also enhances creative freedom with a new color picker and improves overall performance and controller support.
Two Point Museum's latest DLC features a buildable studio where artists can create 'millions' of unique artworks, and there's 'no generative AI involved' whatsoever
Two Point Museum's latest DLC, Arty Facts, introduces an art studio where players can create millions of unique artworks without generative AI. The expansion also adds 27 new art exhibits, interactive displays, a new museum location called Undee Docks, and other cosmetic items. A free taster of the DLC is available with a base game update.
10 superb indies to check out in May 2026
This article highlights ten independent games releasing in May 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The featured titles span genres from roguelike chess and narrative sims to action RPGs and puzzle platformers, offering a diverse selection for players.
The Steam Controller's trackpads could be massive for helping me make a dent in my city-building, cozy gaming…
The author explores how the Steam Controller's trackpads could enhance the experience of playing PC city-building and management simulation games on a couch. While many such games are designed for mouse and keyboard, the Steam Controller's hybrid input aims to bridge this gap, offering a more comfortable and intuitive way to play titles like Planet Coaster and The Red Strings Club.
Monitor Passengers on a Train in New Beholder Spinoff Beholder: Conductor
Alawar Entertainment and Plug In Digital have released Beholder: Conductor, a new installment in the Beholder series, originally launched on PC in April 2025. This mobile management sim puts players in the role of a train conductor tasked with surveilling passengers, identifying rule-breakers, and making decisions that impact the narrative and lead to multiple endings.
How Rockbeasts landed Iggy Pop to play a dog and built an episodic management sim
Lichthund's Bartosz Pieczonka details the development of their narrative-focused episodic management sim, highlighting the unique casting of Iggy Pop as a dog. The game features a cast of musical animals and focuses on storytelling within its management gameplay.
Two Point Museum Gets New Arty-Facts DLC on May 7
Two Point Studios and SEGA Europe announced that the Arty-Facts DLC for Two Point Museum will be released on May 7, 2026. This art-focused expansion adds a new museum location, exhibits, interactive displays, and customization options. The DLC will be available on PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5, with a Nintendo Switch release planned for later.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
The pirate game renaissance continues as Manor Lords publisher announces new nautical city builder "that challenges…
Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city builder from Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, is coming to Xbox and PC this year. The game features vertical building mechanics, complex production chains, and defense against Crown forces during the Golden Age of Piracy. It joins a growing trend of pirate-themed games, including Windrose and a remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag.
The Last Gas Station launches this month
Indie developer Alawar has announced that their gas station management simulation game, The Last Gas Station, will launch on Windows PC via Steam on April 28th. Players will manage and modernize an old gas station and store, expanding services and serving customers while being warned not to go out at night.
Acclaimed PS4 game is free right now as sequel is announced in indie showcase
The acclaimed medieval graveyard management sim Graveyard Keeper is available for free on PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC until April 13. This promotion coincides with the announcement of its sequel, Graveyard Keeper 2, which introduces zombie town management and real-time strategy elements. The article also briefly mentions another announced indie title, Crop, a farming investigative thriller.
You Can Claim a Free PS4 Game Right Now, No PS Plus Required
Lazy Bear Games is offering the original Graveyard Keeper for free on the PlayStation Store until April 13th, allowing players to keep it permanently without PlayStation Plus. This promotion aims to promote the upcoming sequel, which is slated for release on PlayStation 5. The original game is a medieval cemetery management simulation with quests, crafting, and exploration elements.
This Is Your Last Chance to Claim a Free PS4 Game, No PS Plus Required
Lazy Bear Games is offering the PlayStation 4 version of its medieval cemetery management sim, Graveyard Keeper, for free on the PlayStation Store until April 13th. This promotion, which does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription, is intended to promote the upcoming sequel for PlayStation 5. The game and its DLC are also available at a discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
My favorite Stardew Valley-like, the one where you manage a graveyard of course, is free for a few days as dev reveals sequel: Graveyard Keeper 2 is coming with a whole zombie-infested town to manage
Graveyard Keeper, a management sim where players manage a cemetery, is currently free to play for a limited time. Its developer, tinyBuild, has also revealed a sequel, Graveyard Keeper 2, which will feature players managing a zombie-infested town. The sequel has no release date but is available to wishlist on Steam.
Graveyard Keeper 2 Unearthed – The Darkly Comic Sim Returns With Zombies, Combat And Automation
Graveyard Keeper 2 has been revealed, expanding the dark comedy management sim with zombies, town-building, combat, and automation. Developed by Lazy Bear Games and published by tinyBuild, the sequel is set to launch in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature a larger world, a town to restore, and the ability to command an undead workforce in battle.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.
Sintopia, the management sim that smashes together Dungeon Keeper and Black & White, will stand before Steam's…
Sintopia, a management sim blending elements of Dungeon Keeper and Black & White, is set to release on April 16. Published by Team 17, the game aims to revive the god game genre. Early impressions highlight its potential for intricate base-building and engaging overworld scenarios.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Now Available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, originally designed by Chris Sawyer, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Atari has brought the beloved theme park simulation game, which combines content from the first two titles, to modern consoles, offering 95 scenarios and detailed management tools.
Sintopia Release Date Puts Hell in Your Hands in April
Piraknights Games and Team17 have announced that the management simulation game Sintopia will be released on PC on April 16th. The game, which was originally planned for Early Access, will now launch as a full title and allows players to manage Hell, tending to sinners and building an environment for punishment. A sandbox mode will also be included.
Parking Tycoon 2: Business Simulator Launches in One Week with Limited-Time Discount
Parking Tycoon 2: Business Simulator will launch in one week, featuring a limited-time launch discount for early adopters. Players will build and manage their own parking businesses, focusing on strategic decision-making and revenue optimization. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
