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This popular simulator game has thousands of positive Steam reviews — and it drops on consoles later this month
Waterpark Simulator, a popular management simulation game with overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, is launching its 1.0 version on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 31, 2026. The console release coincides with a major free update that includes multiplayer, dynamic weather, and a night mode. Developer CayPlay Studio is keeping the price at $12.99 as a thank you to fans.
This week in PC games: a Mass Effect-style RTS, a gamebook RPG for back-stabbing nobles, and a civilisation builder that offers to teach you kanji
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as a Mass Effect-inspired RTS called ZeroSpace, a political RPG gamebook titled The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, and a civilization builder with Japanese language learning elements called Worlds Upon The Wind. Other notable titles include the medieval fencing simulator Ritter & Rotwein and the horror demo Moldrise.
Scream Operator: Haunted House Manager Announced for PC
Scream Operator: Haunted House Manager is a new simulation and management game announced for PC. Players will operate, manage, and upgrade a haunted house from a control booth, similar to operating a theme park attraction.
Planet Zoo 2 Gets A New Gameplay Trailer Showing Off Aquariums, Aviaries, and Wildlife Reserves
Frontier has released a new gameplay trailer for Planet Zoo 2, showcasing new features like aquariums, aviaries, and wildlife reserves. The trailer highlights detailed habitat construction, animal needs management, and visitor/staff management. Planet Zoo 2 is set to launch on October 13th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Man a gate and keep out people, chickens and unknown horrors alike in the Paper Please-esque Dreadwoods Gatekeeper
Dreadwoods Gatekeeper is a new simulation management game inspired by Papers, Please, where players act as a lone gatekeeper in a mysterious region. During the day, players must manage travelers, check permits, collect taxes, and enforce rules, while nights bring ominous events and potential monster encounters. The game does not yet have a release date but is available to wishlist on Steam.
Wild West Supermarket Simulator: PC Version 1.0 And Console Premiere For Cozy Chore Game Available Now
Wild West Supermarket Simulator has officially launched version 1.0 on PC, exiting Early Access. The shop management sim is also now available on current-generation consoles with optimized controls and visuals. The game, developed by SunDust and published by Toplitz Productions, allows players to build and manage a general store in the Wild West, expanding the town and hiring helpers.
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection has been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, bundling the base game with all its downloadable content. This collection includes expansions like Culture Shock, Fancy Dress Pack, and A Stitch in Time, offering players a comprehensive hospital management experience with various themes and challenges.
THE IMPRINT — Literary Publishing Management Sim Launches in Early Access on November, 2026.
The Imprint, a literary publishing management simulation game, is set to launch in Early Access on PC in November 2026. Developed by solo developer Wojciech Ryczko, the game allows players to build a publishing house, sign authors, and navigate the complexities of the literary industry. A key feature is the causal graph, which explains the outcomes of book releases.
Budget Renovation Simulator Demo is coming today! 🔨
The free playable demo for Budget Renovation Simulator is now available as part of Steam Next Fest. Players can experience the core renovation and management mechanics of transforming neglected properties into profitable investments. The demo will be available until June 22, and the game can be wishlisted on Steam.
"I was given that opportunity to go crazy and do something kind of insane" - Will Wright and Maxis look back on nine years making Spore
Key figures from Maxis, including founder Will Wright, reflect on the nine-year development of Spore, acknowledging it as a failed game design with disconnected elements. They attribute these issues to rapid team growth, a lack of structured decision-making under Wright's 'luminary' management style, and challenges in coordinating a large team, despite significant creative freedom granted by Electronic Arts.
Westlanders launches in Early Access for PC in early 2027
Westlanders, a Western-themed open-world survival game featuring crafting, building, and management, is set to launch in Early Access for PC in early 2027. Publisher Team17 and developer The Breach Studios announced that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions will follow alongside the full release. The game allows players to evolve from survivors into leaders of a thriving economic network, utilizing a customizable wagon as a mobile base while exploring and surviving hostile environments.
K-POP IDOL STORIES: ROAD TO DEBUT TO LAUNCH ON 16 JULY 2026
PQube and Wisageni Studio announced that their K-pop idol management simulation game, K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, will launch on July 16, 2026. The game will be available physically and digitally on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, and digitally on Xbox Series X|S and PC. A new demo featuring improved graphics and additional languages is now available on Steam and Xbox Series X|S.
✈️ Airport Manager Simulator 2026 is Coming to Steam Next Fest!
Airport Manager Simulator 2026 will be available with a free playable demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22. Players can manage daily airport operations, including passenger flow, terminal services, and ground logistics. Feedback from the demo will help guide future development before the game's full release on PC.
City Nights Agency - Free Online Browser Game
City Nights Agency is a free online browser-based simulation and management game where players run a failing escort agency in a corrupt, neon-soaked city. The gameplay involves managing escorts, matching them with clients, collecting payments, and navigating random events like police raids and scandals, all within a darkly satirical tone.
Celebrate ANZ games with all the demos from Frosty Games Fest
Frosty Games Fest, an event celebrating Australian and New Zealand developers, has concluded, highlighting numerous game demos available for players. Featured titles include the turn-based RPG Apathema, the Lovecraftian adventure Apothecurse, the collectathon RPG Fishing Echoes, the story-rich horror game Janet DeMornay Is A Slumlord (and a witch), the sci-fi strategy roguelite Management In Space, the physics roguelite Slayblade, and the cozy idle game The Isle of Lost Bees. All showcased games are currently available on PC via Steam, with Janet DeMornay also slated for PlayStation 5.
Warden's Wrath - Free Online Browser Game
Warden's Wrath is a free, browser-based simulation and management game where players act as the warden of a dysfunctional prison. The objective is to balance income, expenses, and inmate management to survive as long as possible, with gameplay featuring dark humor, procedural generation, and a variety of punishment and facility options.
Dotemu Announces Greek Pantheon-Themed Strategic City Builder Theos: Cities of Myth, Launching on PC in 2026
Dotemu and Triskell Interactive announced Theos: Cities of Myth, a new city-building and management game inspired by ancient Greek deities. The game will launch on PC in 2026 and features detailed building tools, divine favor mechanics, and real-time battles.
Poopoo Toilet - Free Online Browser Game
Poopoo Toilet is a free, offline HTML5 browser game where players manage a public restroom facility with the goal of earning $10,000 to become the "Lord of the Loo." The game features mechanics such as an adjustable entrance fee, customer management, troublemaker handling, toilet stall maintenance, and supply management, with upgrades available to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Everything we know about Planet Zoo 2 so far
Frontier has announced Planet Zoo 2, scheduled for release on October 13, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel introduces major new features including aquariums, aviaries with flying animals, and improved animal behavior, expanding on the original game's simulation and management gameplay.
Forget Air Traffic Control: “Airport Baggage Simulator” Launches Today
Three River Games has released "Airport Baggage Simulator" for PC today, a new simulation game focused on the complex task of baggage handling at airports. Players manage the entire luggage flow, from security checks to sorting systems, aiming to keep operations efficient amidst increasing passenger traffic and potential chaos.