Resource Management
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Solarpunk: How to Get Infinite Iron Ores
This guide explains how to obtain infinite Iron Ore in the survival adventure game Solarpunk. Unlike many survival titles, mineral nodes do not respawn in Solarpunk; however, players can establish mining automation or repeatedly mine specific mineral patches on the ground to gather resources indefinitely. A regular Pickaxe is sufficient for early-game mining, with automation becoming available through research rank upgrades.
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown's demo introduces an upbeat settlement builder, though my crew of clocking-out ship slackers wouldn't last a day in RimWorld
The demo for Star Trek: Outposts Unknown offers a cheerful take on the settlement builder genre, where players assist an alien civilization rather than merely surviving. Unlike typical colony sims, the game features a Starfleet mothership providing support and a place for crew to rest, though managing resources and crew morale remains crucial. The preview notes that while the game is more relaxed, it still requires strategic planning to avoid idle periods and ensure progress.
New castle-building game Bergfried revealed
Independent developer Jonas Quidsinski and Quid Pro Games have announced Bergfried, a medieval strategy game featuring castle building, resource management, and siege warfare. The game, revealed with a trailer during IGN Live, will be available on PC via Steam and challenges players to build unique castles and manage settlements while defending against rivals.
Echograph – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Echograph is a new survival horror game where players photograph ghosts, solve environmental puzzles, and manage resources to uncover a family curse. The game features an isometric exploration perspective with first-person ghost encounters and a pixel art aesthetic. Beta sign-ups are currently available.
Echo Zero Revealed, Blending Roguelite Base Building and Co-op Defense on Steam
Wildboy Studios has unveiled Echo Zero, a new roguelite base defense game for PC via Steam. The game blends base building, tower defense, resource management, and co-op gameplay in a sci-fi setting where players control clones defending against a spreading organism. Echo Zero features procedurally generated runs, persistent progression, and supports both single-player and online co-op.
Best Task Bar Hero Rune upgrades to unlock early
This guide details the Rune system in Task Bar Hero, focusing on early-game upgrades to enhance resource gathering and combat. It recommends prioritizing the 'Wealth' path for increased gold income, which allows for faster unlocking of other upgrades, including offline play bonuses and improved loot drops.
Popular Strategy Board Game Flamecraft Gets a Steam Demo
Monster Couch has released a Steam demo for Flamecraft, a digital adaptation of the popular strategy board game. The game, originally designed by Manny Vega and illustrated by Sandara Tang, features adorable dragons, resource management, and a fantasy setting. The demo allows players to experience the turn-based gameplay, which involves enchanting shops and building combinations of abilities to earn reputation points.
Rust Rides – Beta Sign up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Rust Rides is an upcoming open-world survival game set in Ukrainian landscapes, focusing on navigating life with vintage automobiles through trading, racing, and resource management. Players start with a basic vehicle and must scavenge parts, negotiate trades, and upgrade their car to survive and progress. The game features dynamic world responses, character progression in driving and crafting, and base building that evolves into auto repair facilities.
Pale Tide Announced
Aberratic Studios has announced Pale Tide, a new single-player zombie extraction game set to release on Steam. The game will feature systemic resource management and top-down shooting gameplay elements.
Silver Pines gets release date, coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Silver Pines, a Metroidvania horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, will be released on October 8, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game features survival horror gameplay, puzzle solving, and resource management in a dreamlike, neo-noir setting.
Survive the Tide: Zombie Extraction Game Pale Tide Announced
Aberratic Studios has announced Pale Tide, a single-player zombie extraction game focused on survival, resource management, and navigating dangerous infected zones. Players will scavenge for supplies, craft gear, upgrade their bunker, and rescue survivors. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
Review: Drill Core (Nintendo Switch)
Drill Core on Nintendo Switch offers a unique blend of resource management and tower defense gameplay, set against the backdrop of mining operations on distant planets. While the core gameplay loop of mining, reinforcing, and defending becomes engaging, the game is significantly hampered by poor onboarding, unhelpful UI, and clunky controls. Despite these issues, the visually appealing graphics and satisfying defense mechanics make it a potentially rewarding experience for patient players.
Dead Be The Fallen Is a First-Person Horror Game Now Out on Mobile
Dead Be The Fallen, a new first-person survival horror game from indie developer Kdanns Games, is now available for free on the Google Play Store. The game features a monochrome visual style, scarce resources, and a focus on tension and atmosphere within a prison setting. It offers an offline single-player campaign.
Paradox Tower announcement - Auto-battler RPG for PC/Switch - May 27th
Tsukumogami Software has announced Paradox Tower, an auto-battler RPG focused on resource management and deterministic combat. Players guide a young witch through a 12-labyrinth tower, upgrading stats and strategically overcoming challenges. The game is slated for release in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027 for PC and Nintendo Switch.
Star Birds Gets Lava Update, Mac Port and Controller Support
Toukana Interactive and kurzgesagt have released the "Lava & Logistics" update for their asteroid-mining game Star Birds, marking its final major content update before full release. The update introduces a new star system with lava pools, a Mac port, full controller support for Steam Deck compatibility, and an expanded Free Play Mode. Star Birds, which launched into Early Access in September 2025, is now available on PC and Mac.
Wrong Elevator – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Wrong Elevator is a new horror game where players must scavenge resources to maintain and upgrade their elevator while descending through abandoned facilities. The game features round-based progression, unpredictable encounters, and no checkpoints, demanding careful resource management and creative solutions to bypass unique entities. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Pulsebreaker – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Pulsebreaker is a survival horror game inspired by the PlayStation 1 era, featuring skill-based gameplay, fixed camera angles, and scarce resources. Players must manage inventory, solve puzzles, and face zombie hordes, utilizing an innovative Focus Meter system for powerful abilities and tactical combat.
Subnautica 2 Hotfix Buffs Silver and Troilite Drops, Nerfs Hammerheads, and Adjusts Terms of Service
Unknown Worlds has released a hotfix for Subnautica 2, adjusting resource drops for Silver and Troilite, and nerfing Hammerhead behavior. The update also includes bug fixes for crashes and performance improvements on PC, alongside revisions to the game's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, allowing players to disable analytics.
Say goodbye to birds and hello to dragons in Wyrmspan, a scalier take on beloved strategy card game Wingspan
Wyrmspan, a video game adaptation of the board game of the same name, is in development by Monster Couch. This strategy card game serves as a dragon-themed follow-up to the popular bird-focused game Wingspan. Players will discover dragons, excavate caves, and chain abilities to create combos, with over 180 dragons available. The game will feature solo play against bots and local or online multiplayer, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
How to get the Subnautica 2 metal farm
This guide explains how to establish a metal farm in Subnautica 2, a crucial resource for late-game progression. Players must scan three parts of a destroyed metal farm located east of the Alien Power Plant to unlock the blueprint. The guide also details the crafting requirements, placement, power needs, and operational mechanics of the metal farm for replicating valuable resources like titanium and troilite.
