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Fun turn-based RPG Artis Impact Lands on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2
The turn-based RPG Artis Impact, developed by Malaysian indie developer Mas, has been released on Nintendo Switch, following its initial launch on Steam in August 2025. The game features a post-apocalyptic setting where humans fight against AI, with players controlling a rookie agent named Akane and her AI partner Bot.
Paradox's grand strategy game Afterworld hasn't got a fixed history, it changes with every playthrough
Paradox's upcoming post-apocalyptic grand strategy game, Afterworld, will feature a procedurally generated history that changes with each playthrough. Game director Dan Lind explains that this dynamic approach to world-building, including the fate of cities like Las Vegas, is crucial for encouraging exploration and replayability. While some elements like faction placement will be more consistent, the game aims to offer a unique experience every time.
Diablo 5 Doubles Down On The Darkness, But Hope Still Has A Place In Sanctuary
Diablo 5 will feature a significantly darker and more post-apocalyptic setting than previous entries, with Diablo having already conquered Sanctuary. The game will explore humanity's fall through layered storytelling and visual cues, while still offering a glimmer of hope as players, as the heir to Westmarch, lead survivors to reclaim the land. Blizzard aims to blend the grim atmosphere with themes of survival and eventual victory.
Paradox's new apocalypse strategy game Afterworld aims to please players who "bounced off" the likes of Hearts of Iron 4
Paradox Interactive's new grand strategy game, Afterworld, aims for a post-apocalyptic setting with familiar survival and expansion mechanics. Game Director Dan Lind discusses the team's goal to create a game that appeals to players who found titles like Hearts of Iron 4 too difficult to get into, while still offering the depth expected from the genre. The game is being developed with a focus on player freedom and a smoother entry point.
Diablo 5 Is Coming In 2029, Will Actually Star Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo 5 is slated for a Spring 2029 release, featuring Diablo as the reigning supreme entity in a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary. This installment is set 100 years after Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and will explore the consequences of the Lord of Terror's victory. The announcement during BlizzCon 2026 also highlighted a significantly shorter development cycle compared to previous entries in the franchise.
Crossout New Horizon Season Adds New Weapons and PvP Brawls | Invision Game Community
Gaijin Entertainment has launched the New Horizon season for its post-apocalyptic online action game Crossout. The update introduces a new storyline, new vehicle parts, weapons, and experimental PvP brawls like 'No Signal' and 'Blind Fire'. The season and its Battle Pass will be available until November 25.
Fleshgrinder – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Fleshgrinder is an isometric post-apocalyptic Action-RPG where players must stop a planetary extinction event by harvesting infected populations, looting equipment, and interacting with NPCs. The game features distinct operative classes, over thirty randomized weapons with body-part damage tracking, faction systems, and multiple difficulty settings including hardcore modes with permanent death.
From eating the elderly to selling kids, Afterworld gives you the freedom to do terrible things in the post-apocalypse…
The upcoming strategy game Afterworld, developed by Paradox Interactive, will offer players significant freedom to make morally questionable decisions in a post-apocalyptic North America. Director Dan Lind stated that the game will not judge players for actions like cannibalism or selling society members, emphasizing emergent storytelling.
'I worked for like 15 years on just Hearts of Iron and history, so you want to do something different' — Afterworld director explains the fantasy post-apocalyptic setting, and the pub trip that inspired the game
Afterworld director Dan Lind explains the decision to move away from historical settings after 15 years, highlighting the creative freedom offered by its original fantasy post-apocalyptic North American setting. The game aims to offer a detailed, smaller-scale grand strategy experience inspired by pub brainstorms.
Fan-Favorite FPS Game Sequel Sets Release Date, Unveils PlayStation 5 Pro Gameplay
4A Games has announced that Metro 2039 will be released on February 4, 2027, for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. A new gameplay trailer captured on the PlayStation 5 Pro showcased the story-driven, single-player experience featuring enhanced visual fidelity, ray tracing, and a 60 fps frame rate.
Doloc Town Is Stardew Valley-Like but with the Grit of a World in Decay
Doloc Town is a new farming simulation game for PC that blends the cozy charm of Stardew Valley with a gritty post-apocalyptic setting. Developed by RedSaw Games and published by Logoi Games, players rebuild civilization by farming, crafting, and exploring a world filled with acid rain, ruined cities, and dangerous creatures. The game features hand-drawn pixel art, customizable drone companions, and relationship building with town residents.
Afterworld will be strategy royalty Paradox's "most approachable" game, and after raising cannibal fish-mutants to conquer America I'm hooked
Paradox Interactive's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, is designed to be their most approachable title yet, featuring a post-nuclear apocalypse setting in America. Players guide their tribe through survival challenges, making impactful choices that shape their society and lead to unique outcomes, such as the emergence of cannibal fish-mutants. The game aims to blend accessible mechanics with deep simulation, drawing inspiration from post-apocalyptic literature and offering dynamic, replayable experiences.
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.
Afterworld, Paradox's post-apocalyptic grand strategy game, let me conquer Florida with a band of alcoholic mutant…
Paradox Development Studio's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, offers a post-apocalyptic sandbox where players can lead various survivor factions. The preview highlights the game's deep systems for managing settlements, laws, and belief systems, drawing comparisons to Stellaris and Hearts of Iron 4. While ambitious and featuring unique mechanics like granular population management and an exploration-driven tech tree, the alpha build still requires significant polish and onboarding improvements.
Afterworld: The First Hands-On Preview: A (Probably Too Early) Taste of Paradox’s Next Big Thing
This preview of Paradox Interactive's upcoming strategy game Afterworld offers a first look at its complex systems, including resource management and tactical combat in a post-apocalyptic setting. While the depth of gameplay is evident, the article notes that the game is in need of significant polish and balancing.
Paradox’s New Grand Strategy Game Is More Survival-RPG Than You’d Expect
Paradox Studios' upcoming game Afterworld blends traditional grand strategy elements with survival RPG mechanics in a post-apocalyptic setting. Set 100 years after an event called The Fall, players lead a band of survivors, managing resources, morality, and societal development through an 'Idea Tree' instead of a tech tree. The game emphasizes survival and player-driven narratives over traditional conquest, drawing comparisons to Frostpunk.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Build Your Own Infection Free Zone as the Survival Hit Lands on Xbox
The post-apocalyptic survival strategy game Infection Free Zone is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £24.99. Developed by Jutsu Games and published by Ultimate Games, the title allows players to build survivor settlements using real-world map data. Players must manage resources, defend against infected hordes, and make decisions about scavenging and interacting with other survivor groups.
Metro 2039 is a "journey back into Hell" and darker than you've ever seen the series: "You're…
Metro 2039 is described as a darker and more oppressive installment in the series, focusing on the horrors of tyranny and the consequences of war. The game takes place four years after Metro Exodus, with the Moscow Metro united under the brutal rule of the Führer, Hunter. Developers 4A Games emphasize a return to the series' roots with a focus on paranormal activity and a more personal story centered on the protagonist, the Stranger.
METRO 2039 Isn’t Kidding Around
Metro 2039, the upcoming post-apocalyptic first-person shooter from 4A Games, is set to release in February 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. A hands-on preview revealed a tense and detailed gameplay experience focused on survival, exploration, and immersive world-building, returning to the Moscow Metro setting with a voiced protagonist.
