Post-apocalyptic
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Doloc Town Leaves Early Access - Beloved Post-Apocalyptic Farming Sim Launches 1.0 on August 6th with a New Map, Farming Automation, Conclusion of the Main Story and More
Logoi Games and RedSaw Games announced that Doloc Town, a post-apocalyptic farming simulation, will launch its 1.0 version on August 6th, 2026, after over a year in Early Access. The full release will include a new explorable area called Old City Ruins, the conclusion of the main story, and farming automation features. The game has maintained an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on Steam since its Early Access debut on May 8th, 2025.
NCsoft’s upcoming post-apoc shooter Cinder City, still on track for 2026, launches Steam page and new video
NCsoft's upcoming post-apocalyptic shooter, Cinder City, is still on track for a 2026 release and has launched its Steam page with a new video. The game, previously known as Project LLL, will feature a narrative-driven story set in a dystopian Seoul with open-world multiplayer PvE elements. While previously described as an MMO tactical shooter, its Steam page currently lists it as a shooter.
Post-apoc mobile sandbox MMORPG Afterglow debuts on Apple and Android today
The mobile sandbox MMORPG Afterglow has launched its open beta on iOS and Android today. Developed by Australian indie studio Shadow Council, the game is set in a post-apocalyptic 1980s-themed American Southwest and targets casual gamers with features like async progression and turn-based combat. The full launch is expected next month after a beta wipe, with the developers emphasizing ethical free-to-play monetization.
Post-Apocalyptic Mobile MMORPG, Afterglow, Enters Open Beta Testing
The mobile sandbox MMORPG Afterglow has entered open beta testing on iOS and Android. Set in a post-apocalyptic 1980s American Southwest, the game features flexible offline progression, turn-based combat, a player-driven economy, and ethical free-to-play monetization. The full version is slated for release in July 2026.
Todd Howard says Fallout season 3 will include "new things" that are "never seen before in the…
Bethesda Game Studios head Todd Howard has teased that Fallout season 3 will explore new locations not previously seen in the games, hinting at surprises for viewers. Filming for the next season is expected to begin soon, with the Ghoul heading towards Colorado and other characters embarking on new journeys. The season will also introduce new cast members, including Aaron Paul.
Game Demos
As One We Survive is a new game available on Steam for PC. It challenges players to survive in a harsh post-apocalyptic world by scavenging resources, building a homestead, forming a community, and defending against lawless elements.
Born from the Soil – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Born from the Soil is a turn-based tactical squad game featuring dirt bikes and explosives in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The game combines 16-bit retro aesthetics with modern gameplay, offering strategic combat, destructible environments, and extensive squad customization. A beta demo is available on Steam, showcasing the combat and customization systems.
The Cub Finally Lands On Xbox – A Post-Apocalyptic Platformer With A Classic Heart
The post-apocalyptic platformer The Cub, developed by Demagog Studio, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Previously released on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, the game combines classic 90s platforming with a sci-fi narrative about a child surviving on a ruined Earth after humanity's elite fled to Mars.
12 Sided Studios' Newest Project, Force of Extinction, Wipes Out Funding Goals
12 Sided Studios has successfully surpassed its $10,000 funding goal on Backerkit for their new post-apocalyptic tabletop RPG, Force of Extinction. The game, which features a d20 dice pool system and character customization, has raised over $19,000 with the campaign ending on July 16. Backer tiers range from digital rulebooks to exclusive bundles including custom dice and even an overnight UK holiday experience.
Hand-Drawn Action-Puzzle Platformer The Rusted Drops a Demo on Steam
Rodd Games has released a free demo for their upcoming hand-drawn 2D action-puzzle platformer, The Rusted, on Steam. The game, set in a post-apocalyptic world where a robot dog searches for its human family, is slated for a Q4 2026 release and features combat, exploration, and environmental storytelling.
Death Stranding movie director promises we're "not gonna see a lot of jaws getting ripped off" after his gory Robin Hood flick, as preparations for next year's filming continue
Director Michael Sarnoski has stated that the upcoming Death Stranding movie adaptation will honor the game's bleak post-apocalyptic setting but will feature less graphic violence than his previous film, The Death of Robin Hood. Filming is scheduled to begin next year in Iceland and Northern Ireland, with Sarnoski having recently submitted a second draft of the script. Additionally, an animated Death Stranding film is in development with Aaron Guzikowski for a 2027 release on Disney Plus.
Enginefall Steam Next Fest demo goes live until June 22nd
Red Rover Interactive has released a free demo for their post-apocalyptic PvP crafting shooter, Enginefall, on PC as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo, available until June 22nd, introduces new features like customizable mobile train bases and Dagger vs Dagger PvP mode, with a full launch planned for later in 2026.
My Time at Evershine Gets New Trailer, Launching in 2027
Pathea Games and PM Studios have released a new trailer for My Time at Evershine, the next installment in the My Time series, set to launch in 2027. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will take on the role of Governor, leading a settlement in a hopeful post-apocalyptic frontier, focusing on city-building and community growth alongside life simulation elements.
Terminator Dark Fate – Defiance: Uprising Review
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Uprising offers a post-apocalyptic conquest experience with high points in its strategic gameplay. However, the review notes repetitive mission objectives and frustrating instant-fail conditions as significant drawbacks for the Real-Time Strategy title.
Apocalypse Wow!
Canadian developer City From Naught Inc. announced that its steampunk factory automation strategy simulation, Brave New Wonders, will feature a revamped demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15-22, 2026. The demo will allow players to rebuild civilization from ruins, manage factories, and explore islands using an innovative text-command system.
Pokémon Pokopia is getting paid DLC and it starts with an underwater town
Pokémon Pokopia, a Nintendo Switch exclusive, is receiving paid downloadable content alongside a free underwater update. The first paid expansion, Bubbly Basin, will launch in August and features an underwater town, new outfits, and Pokémon. Two more paid expansions are planned for late 2026 and 2027, with the third adding another new town. The game is set in an ecologically devastated Kanto region where players, as Ditto, rebuild the world.
Metro 2039 will break out of the bunker just in time to join the flood of games releasing in February 2027
Metro 2039 is slated for a February 2027 release, joining a crowded launch window alongside titles like Fable and State of Decay 3. Developer 4A Games has released a trailer showcasing the signature Metro atmosphere with gas masks, monsters, and a returning antagonist named Hunter from Metro 2033.
Metro 2039 dodges the GTA6 conundrum with a February 2027 release
4A Games has announced that Metro 2039 will be released in February 2027, avoiding a crowded September release window and the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. The game is set in 2039, years after Metro Exodus, and features a new authoritarian regime in the Moscow Metro system led by the Spartan Hunter. Players will step into the role of a fully voiced protagonist known as The Stranger, who returns to the Metro facing mutated creatures, human enemies, and personal nightmares.
Last Harbor Announced
Publisher tintBuild has announced Last Harbor, an open-world survival game. The title is set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest region that has been overrun by zombies, focusing on avoidance and survival mechanics.
Former spec ops elites become cyborg war machines in Crossout
Gaijin Entertainment has released the "Dark Awakening" update for its post-apocalyptic vehicle combat MMO, Crossout. This update introduces the new "Eclipse" faction, composed of cyborg soldiers, and features new car parts, weapons, and game modes including limited-time brawls like "Test Prototypes" and "Squad Battle."
