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Shift at Midnight Review | TheXboxHub
Shift at Midnight is a co-op horror detective game where players manage a gas station while fending off paranormal doppelgängers. The game blends investigation, management, and survival elements, with a focus on identifying disguised creatures and defending against a powerful entity, especially during blood moon events. While the core gameplay loop is engaging, especially with friends, some performance issues and a lack of complexity in entity encounters are noted.
Railway Management Sim Rail Estate Pulls Into The Station As The Game Becomes Available On Steam!
The railway management simulation game Rail Estate, developed by Holonautic, has been released on Steam. The game features a story-driven single-player campaign, multiplayer modes, and support for Steam Deck. Players take on the role of a rail tycoon aiming to outsmart opponents through resource management, route bidding, and company upgrades.
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut Lets You Build The Next Global Music Phenomenon
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, a management and life simulation game where players guide a new K-pop girl group from trainees to superstars, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £16.99. The game challenges players to balance training, performances, and well-being while managing relationships and making strategic decisions to build the group's identity and achieve global success.
Go-Go Town! Review – It's fun to be the Mayor
Go-Go Town! is a charming city-building and management simulation game developed by Prideful Sloth. Originally in early access for PC, the game has now launched its 1.0 version on PC and Nintendo Switch, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version also available. While offering creative freedom and hilarious writing, the game can become a grind due to resource management and currency caps, though its adorable character designs, extensive accessibility features, and fun gameplay loop make it an enjoyable experience.
I've helped 100 cats mail parcels in Cat Mail Co. which is why I can safely say it's one of the best management sims I've played in a very long time
Cat Mail Co. is a cozy management simulation where players manage a post office on Cat Island, sorting and delivering mail for feline residents. The game offers a charming experience with engaging mechanics, including managing package weight, fragility, and special delivery requirements. It also features a cooperative multiplayer mode that adds a layer of stress and fun.
Road to Headliner is a management sim MMO where players make digital bands and try to top the charts
Road to Headliner is a free-to-play, UI-based MMO management simulation where players create digital bands, record songs using an in-house algorithm, and manage marketing, venues, and tours within 12-week seasons. The game is currently in its third season and is playable on PC browsers and reasonably on tablets, with plans for future mobile support.
Spooky cozy game 'My Lil Afterlife' releases on PC on July 28th
JSquared Games announced that the indie cozy game My Lil Afterlife will be released on PC via Steam on July 28th for Windows and Linux. Players will manage the afterlife, summon spooky friends, decorate their realm, and battle enemies in the Reaper's Tower. The game will retail for $3.99.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 13, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms, such as Ascend to ZERO, The Alters: Last Variable, D-topia, and Denshattack!. Several games are launching in Early Access, including Funnel Runners and Colonies of The Remnant, while Go-Go Town! receives its 1.0 release.
Create the tea shop of your dreams in Boba Cafe Simulator, coming to Steam July 24th
Indie developer Caikami, in partnership with publisher Erabit, announced that Boba Cafe Simulator will launch on Steam on July 24th for $15.99. The comical co-op management game allows players to craft drinks, decorate their cafe, manage customers, and build a milk tea empire, with support for up to 8-player online co-op.
This week's Epic Games Store free games has you exploring a 2D Planet or setting up as a tattoo tycoon
The Epic Games Store is offering Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon for free this week. Nova Lands is an open-world 2D automation and exploration game, while Tattoo Tycoon is a management simulation where players run a tattoo parlor. Both titles are available until July 16.
‘In Trusted Hands’ has you repairing phones and paying the price
In Trusted Hands is a management simulation game where players run a phone repair shop, offering a straightforward gameplay loop of scanning, ordering parts, and repairing devices. While the core mechanics are simple and accessible, the reviewer found the game too easy, lacking sufficient challenge or meaningful consequences for player choices, including options for tax evasion and hacking phones. Despite its solid foundation, the game ultimately felt too straightforward and lacked investment for the reviewer to continue playing.
TV Studio Story Wants You To Build The Next Small-Screen Smash
Kairosoft's management simulation game, TV Studio Story, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. The game challenges players to build their own television network by creating hit shows, discovering stars, and managing production. It features Kairosoft's signature pixel-art style and deep management systems.
Surprise Hit 2024 PS5 Adventure Game $2.49 on PS Store for Now
The narrative adventure game While We Wait Here is available for a limited time on the PlayStation Store for $2.49 for PS Plus members, or $2.99 for non-members. Developed by Bad Vices Games, the game puts players in charge of a diner where they interact with customers as a world-ending catastrophe looms.
Dispatch cleared the way for medieval narrative RPG Sovereign Tower as its developer says the line up was 'actually…
The developers of the upcoming medieval narrative RPG Sovereign Tower have cited the superhero management game Dispatch as a significant inspiration. Creative director Antoine Tabouret-Loudeac explained that observing Dispatch's mechanics helped them refine Sovereign Tower's own systems, particularly regarding character leveling and traits. The success of Dispatch also validated the market for this style of game, comforting the development team in their direction.
Railway Management Sim Rail Estate Approaches July 16th 2026 Release Date At Full Steam!
Holonautic announced that their railway management simulation game, Rail Estate, will be released on Steam on July 16th, 2026. The game will feature a single-player campaign, updated visuals, new gameplay elements, and Steam Deck support. Rail Estate combines strategy and management simulation elements, allowing players to compete against up to seven others to build the largest transportation business.
What if a Two Point game meets with Eastern Underworld? PixelsCove announces Hundred Nights: DIFU, a new management simulation game
PixelsCove Games has announced that their new city builder management simulation game, Hundred Nights: DIFU, has entered alpha development. Set in an Eastern underworld, the game draws inspiration from titles like the Two Point series and Prison Architect. The developers aim to bring unique cultural elements and humor to the simulation genre, with a planned closed playtest in the second half of 2026.
Motorsport Manager 2 Announced
Playsport Games has announced Motorsport Manager 2, a new installment in the motorsport management simulation series. The game is set to launch on PC via Steam next year. The announcement highlights the key role of Playsport Games in the series' return.
Motorsport Manager 2 Announced. Playsport Returns to the Pit Wall With the Next Chapter in the Legendary Motorsport Management Series
Playsport has announced Motorsport Manager 2, the sequel to their beloved motorsport management series, set to launch on Steam in 2027. The game will feature a larger motorsport universe, deeper team management systems, richer race simulations with dynamic weather, and full mod support from day one. The original Motorsport Manager is currently available at an 80% discount on Steam.
Ex-Fable devs' Stardew Valley-like is coming to consoles in August
Kynseed, a life simulation game developed by PixelCount Studios, featuring former Fable developers, is launching on consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on August 4. The game, often compared to Stardew Valley, will include a new tavern management system, a feature highly requested by the PC community.
Planet Zoo 2 Gets 35-Minute Deep Dive Video
Frontier Developments released a 35-minute gameplay deep dive video for Planet Zoo 2, showcasing its management simulation aspects and visual upgrades. The video features developers discussing the new lighting system, guest simulation, and enhanced tools for both casual and veteran players. Planet Zoo 2 is set to release on October 13th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and will include aerial and aquatic creatures.
