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tinyBuild’s Acclaimed Home Renovation Game Hozy Aims to Keep You Decorating with the Sandbox Update, Out Now on Steam
tinyBuild and Come On Studio have released the Sandbox Update for their home renovation game, Hozy. This free update introduces Game Plus and Sandbox Mode, offering players new ways to decorate and personalize spaces. Future content includes free DLC and seasonal updates.
Empluna Is a Sandbox City Builder with Automation Mechanics, Launches Demo on Steam
Empluna, a sandbox city builder with automation mechanics developed by BigCodersPlanet, has released a demo on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest. The game allows players to manually design every aspect of their city, from individual rooms and buildings to streets and neighborhoods, with a focus on dynamic evolution and player choice. The demo showcases new amusement park features like roller coasters and Ferris wheels, which tie into the game's developing tourism system.
The Planet Crafter coming to consoles in July
Miju Games announced that their sci-fi sandbox survival game, The Planet Crafter, will be released on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on July 21st. The game, which has sold two million copies since its PC early access launch in 2022, tasks players with terraforming a hostile planet to make it habitable for humans.
Dwarf Fortress is going prehistoric, with 100 new creatures you can befriend, fight, or eat
Dwarf Fortress is receiving a major update that adds 100 new prehistoric creatures, including dinosaurs and extinct animals from various geological eras. Developed by Bay 12 Games and published by Kitfox Games, the update allows players to encounter, fight, or even domesticate these creatures. The update, launching June 25, also includes optimizations and UI upgrades.
MMORPG sandbox BitCrafted adds four new temporary regions and biomes as it celebrates 100K copies sold
Clockwork Labs has released a significant update for their early access MMORPG sandbox, BitCraft, titled 'Uncharted Lands.' This update introduces four new temporary regions and biomes, featuring new resources and challenges, available until August 20th. The patch also includes enhancements to boat and mount speed, new currencies, and additional crafting content, coinciding with the game's announcement of selling 100,000 copies.
Space Colonizer - Free Online Browser Game
Space Colonizer is a free-to-play browser game that requires no downloads and offers an engaging planetary sandbox simulation experience. Players can deploy orbiters, mine resources, and build a celestial empire directly within their web browser.
Join Us – Creating Calamity Within a Chaotic Cultist Sandbox
Join Us is a darkly humorous open-world sandbox game where players create and manage their own cult. The preview highlights combat mechanics, weapon variety, and the game's quirky charm, including elements like riding deer and converting locals. The game is set to launch in March 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud, included with Game Pass.
EXPLORE A LOST CIVILIZATION IN TEARDOWN'S "RELICS OF BARKUNA" DLC, OUT NOW
Tuxedo Labs has released "Relics of Barkuna," the fourth campaign expansion for its sandbox game Teardown. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this DLC offers a standalone adventure with new maps, environmental puzzles, and 240 relics to collect. The expansion is free for Season Pass or Ultimate Edition owners and is also available for individual purchase.
Teardown Launches Relics of Barkuna Expansion as Final Season Pass DLC | Invision Game Community
Tuxedo Labs has released Relics of Barkuna, the final DLC for Teardown, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This expansion shifts focus from heists to exploration and puzzle-solving within a lost civilization, featuring three new maps and 240 hidden relics. The release also marks changes to Steam purchasing options, with the Season Pass and Ultimate Edition being retired in favor of a new Ultimate Bundle.
Shiro’s delayed sci-fi sandbox SpaceCraft hyperjumps into early access this Thursday
Shiro Games' sci-fi sandbox title SpaceCraft has been delayed from its original May 20th release and will now launch into early access on June 11th. The buy-to-play game will feature starship customization and galaxy exploration on Day One, with advanced building, progression systems, and space pirates planned for later in the early access period.
Enjoy Vibrant Visuals With Minecraft's Native Switch 2 Release
Minecraft will receive a native release on the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year, featuring enhanced 'Vibrant Visuals' with improved lighting. Players will be able to import their existing save data from the Nintendo Switch version. The release will also include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, offering a Mario-themed world, 15 tracks, and 40 player skins.
Chronicles: Medieval Gameplay Trailer Reveals Holy Roman Empire Faction
Raw Power Games has released the first gameplay trailer for Chronicles: Medieval, revealing the Holy Roman Empire as the third playable faction alongside England and France. The medieval sandbox action game, set during the Hundred Years' War, will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026. The trailer showcases large-scale battles and features narration by actor Lars Mikkelsen.
Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend Showcases
Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous announcements for the Nintendo Switch, including a variety of indie titles and some ports of existing games. Showcases like Geoff Keighley's Opening Show, Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games Showcase, Wholesome Direct, and others revealed new games and DLC across multiple genres.
Nexus Hack Simulator - Free Online Browser Game
Nexus Hack Simulator is a free-to-play browser-based sandbox game that allows players to build botnets, solve ciphers, and execute intrusion commands. While a free demo offers limited content and progress saving, a PRO license key for €1.99 unlocks full features and allows sharing among friends. The game is designed for fans of cybersecurity simulation titles.
Three days before launch, one of the most wishlisted games on Steam warns players not to expect 'a huge survival game' with 'hundreds of hours of main progression'
Developer Cyberwave has issued a warning to players regarding expectations for their highly-wishlisted Steam game, Solarpunk, ahead of its June 8 launch. The two-person team clarified that Solarpunk is a calm, cozy survival craft sandbox with around 20 hours of main content, not a massive AAA title with hundreds of hours of progression. They emphasized that the game focuses on peaceful building, farming, and decoration rather than PvP, a story campaign, or extensive exploration.
Chronicles: Medieval ‘Gameplay Reveal’ trailer, screenshots
Raw Power Games has released a gameplay reveal trailer and screenshots for their upcoming medieval sandbox action RPG, Chronicles: Medieval. The trailer showcases large-scale battles and features narration by actor Lars Mikkelsen. The game will include the Holy Roman Empire as a playable faction alongside England and France, and is set to launch in Early Access for PC in 2026.
Midnight Moments Joins Steam Next Fest with All New Demo
Happy Volcano announced that their cyberpunk diorama-building game, Midnight Moments, will be featured in Steam Next Fest from June 15-22, 2025, with a free demo available now. The game allows players to build and populate cozy, rain-soaked city corners without pressure or objectives. Creative Director David Prinsmel stated that Steam Next Fest is the ideal venue for players to experience the game's relaxing atmosphere.
Block Block Block - Release date announced with a new trailer
The creative sandbox game Block Block Block, developed by Aender Lara, has announced its PC release date for August 5th, 2026, coinciding with a new trailer released during the Latin American Games Showcase 2026. The game allows players to craft dioramas and environments using intuitive tools, featuring dynamic scenes, seamless stacking, and interactive items with a toy-like charm.
Raph Koster MMORPG Stars Reach announces it’s launching into early access this summer
Playable Worlds announced that its MMORPG sandbox Stars Reach will launch into early access this summer. Studio lead Raph Koster confirmed the move to 24/7 server operation and previewed new creatures, updates to the building system, character creation, and weapon mechanics.
Playable Worlds’ Sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach, Led By Ultima Online Designer Raph Koster, Launches into Early Access this Summer
Playable Worlds' science-fantasy MMORPG, Stars Reach, designed by Ultima Online creator Raph Koster, is launching into Steam Early Access this summer for PC. The game features a vast, simulated galaxy where players can explore, build, craft, trade, and engage in combat with a flexible, classless progression system. Early Access will offer multiple planets, resource gathering, combat, and crafting, with additional features like factions and PvP to be added later.