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Metro 2039 announced
Deep Silver and 4A Games have announced Metro 2039, the next installment in the post-apocalyptic survival shooter series. A full reveal is scheduled for April 16th during an Xbox First Look showcase. This marks the fourth main entry in the franchise based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's novels.
Metro 2039 Announced With Xbox First Look Confirmed for April 16th
Xbox has announced a world premiere showcase for 4A Games' Metro 2039, the fourth mainline entry in the Metro franchise, scheduled for April 16th. The game is confirmed for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and is expected to feature a post-apocalyptic setting with an "even darker story" than Metro Exodus.
Wasteland Bites Released
Wasteland Bites, a post-apocalyptic food truck simulator developed by CosmicDev and 2 Left Thumbs, has been released on Steam. The game is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
PS5 Getting Intriguing Action Game Set in South Korea, Out Soon
The post-apocalyptic action game Ground Zero, set in South Korea, is launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on April 16, 2026. Developed by Malformation Games and published by Kwalee, the game combines shooting and martial arts combat with retro horror elements like fixed cameras and puzzles. Players will investigate Busan after a meteor strike, encountering terrifying threats.
tinyBuild’s Post-Apocalyptic City Builder ALL WILL FALL Is Out Now on Steam, Bringing Physics-Based Destruction and High-Stakes Survival
The post-apocalyptic survival city builder ALL WILL FALL is now available on Steam, developed by All Parts Connected and published by tinyBuild. The game features physics-based destruction, vertical city building in an oceanic world, and over 100 hours of gameplay across various scenarios and a sandbox mode. It also includes Steam Workshop integration and a community map editor from launch.
Action Parkour Game 'MOTORSLICE' Confirms Console Release and Kira Buckland as Protagonist for May 2026
Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio have announced that their action parkour game MOTORSLICE will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC in May 2026. The game features a voiced protagonist, P, voiced by Kira Buckland, and gameplay elements such as climbing, acrobatic moves, and chainsaw combat within a post-apocalyptic setting.
All Will Fall release countdown: Exact date and time
The post-apocalyptic city builder All Will Fall is set to release worldwide on PC via Steam on Friday, April 3rd. The game features a unique 3D construction system set on a flooded world, requiring players to manage resources, citizens, and logistics. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Retro survival horror game Ground Zero launches this month
Kwalee and Malformation Games announced that their retro survival horror title, Ground Zero, will launch on April 16th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game is set in post-apocalyptic South Korea and features combat against mutated monsters, exploration of a ruined city, and classic survival horror mechanics.
MOOSA: A Dirty Fate Brings Haunting Post-Apocalyptic Tale to Xbox in 2027
Xbox announced MOOSA: A Dirty Fate, a post-apocalyptic narrative game set to release in 2027. The announcement, made during an Xbox Partner Preview event, used a cryptic message hinting at environmental collapse and a community-focused struggle for survival. The game's title and thematic elements suggest a narrative exploring fate, corruption, and difficult choices in a dying world.
Xbox Partner Preview: March 2026 – All the Announcements from Our Amazing Partners
The Xbox Partner Preview showcased 19 upcoming games from third-party developers, including world premieres of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, Alien Deathstorm, and Artificial Detective. Many titles, such as Stranger Than Heaven and Hades II, will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The event also provided updates on DLC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and revealed release windows for numerous other games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud.
Pokemon Pokopia's hard-hitting maturity is the perfect way to celebrate 30 years of Pokemon
Pokemon Pokopia offers a surprisingly mature and engaging experience, blending life simulation, crafting, and building elements with a post-apocalyptic narrative. The game celebrates Pokemon's 30th anniversary by exploring themes of rebuilding and finding hope in a damaged world, appealing to both long-time fans and new players.
MADDMADD – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
MADDMADD is a third-person run-and-gun boomer shooter set in a post-nuclear wasteland, featuring both on-foot combat with satisfying weapons and vehicular combat in a tank. The game emphasizes resource management and exploration, drawing inspiration from titles like Mad Max, Quake, and Doom, with a retro visual style and original soundtrack.
RTS fans absolutely need to check out D.O.R.F. Real-Time Strategic Conflict
D.O.R.F. Real-Time Strategic Conflict is an upcoming retro-inspired real-time strategy and base-building game set in a post-apocalyptic future. It aims to expand on classic 90s RTS mechanics with features like resource logistics and destructible terrain. The game will feature three unique factions, native Linux support, and will be released on GOG and Steam, with a successful Kickstarter campaign already underway.
New Game Announcement — Card Homestead | Post-Apocalyptic Deckbuilder
South Korean indie studio CoffeeNap Games has announced its debut title, Card Homestead, a post-apocalyptic deckbuilder for PC. Players will place supply cards on a grid to build a hideout and survive the wasteland, with survival tested on periodic Settlement Days. The game features deck-building mechanics combined with strategic grid-based placement.
After 48 hours, I've realized Pokopia is my ideal Pokemon game and humans were the problem all along
Pokemon Pokopia offers an ideal Pokemon experience by focusing on a world without humans, allowing players to build habitats and communities for Pokemon. The game subtly explores a post-apocalyptic setting where Pokemon have taken over after humanity's disappearance, providing a surprisingly mature narrative that resonates with adult fans.
Stupid Never Dies Trailer Unveils Madcap Gameplay
The first gameplay trailer for Stupid Never Dies has been released, showcasing its "Funky Zombie Action" combat where the main character Davy uses skeleton hordes and transformations. The trailer also introduces characters Dr. Frank and Julia, and reveals Davy's quest to revive Julia after discovering her frozen body.
13 Must-Watch Post-Apocalyptic Adventures for TV and Film Fans
This article highlights 13 must-watch post-apocalyptic films and TV series for fans of the genre. It explores themes of survival, morality, and societal collapse, featuring titles like World War Z, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Children of Men.
War on Wheels gets all Mad Max with its turn-based vehicular combat
Psychic Software announced War on Wheels, a turn-based vehicular combat game inspired by Mad Max, set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players command a privateer company, issuing simultaneous orders to multiple vehicles while accounting for physics and terrain. The game, built on the foundations of the 20-year-old MMO Darkwind, will be released on PC via Steam, with a demo coming later this year.
War on Wheels Announced
Psychic Software has announced War on Wheels, a post-apocalyptic vehicle combat game set to release on PC via Steam. A release window has not yet been specified, but a playable demo is expected later this year.
War on Wheels Brings Physics-Driven Car Combat to a Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland
War on Wheels is a turn-based vehicular combat game from Psychic Software, set to release on PC via Steam with other platforms planned. The game features physics-driven combat, vehicle construction, a single-player campaign, and online deathracing leagues, building upon the studio's previous MMO, Darkwind.