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Ahead of its full remaster, the most relaxing building game ever is yours for free on Steam, but be quick
House Flipper is available for free on Steam ahead of its full remaster, the House Flipper Remastered Collection, launching in Q2 2026. Players can claim the original game for free before April 6, 2024, and receive a discount on the upcoming remastered version. Developer Frozen Way is also conducting a playtest and gathering feedback for the remaster.
HoYoverse's Cozy Sim Petit Planet Gets Closed Beta Testing This Month
HoYoverse, the developer behind Genshin Impact, has announced a closed beta test for its upcoming cozy space simulation game, Petit Planet. The beta will take place on April 21 and is available for PC, iOS, and Android devices. Petit Planet does not yet have an official release date.
Tomak: Save the Earth Regeneration Temporarily Free
Tomak: Save the Earth Regeneration is temporarily free on PC via the Epic Games Store to celebrate the original game's 25th anniversary. Players can claim the game at no cost until April 16, 2026, after which it will be priced at $8.99. The game combines dating simulation and person-raising elements, tasking players with managing a character's stats and well-being to save the earth.
Petit Planet gets new Stardrift Test this month
Developer miHoYo announced the second playtest for their cosmic life simulation game, Petit Planet, called the "Stardrift Test." This closed beta will launch on April 21st for PC and iOS devices, introducing new Neighbors, enhanced Starsea Voyage experiences, and additional activities at the Galactic Bazaar. The game is also in development for additional platforms.
Forthcoming game Boxroom allows gamers to showcase Steam library — MP3s & NPCs
Designer sim game Boxroom, developed by Nested Loop Studios and published by Pantaloon, will allow players to showcase their actual Steam libraries within their in-game rooms. The game is set to launch in Early Access this spring, with a demo available now. Players who try the demo will receive an exclusive Lava Lamp item upon purchasing the full game.
Prank-Caller-Deluxe - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Prank Caller Deluxe is a free, browser-based HTML5 simulation game that combines dark humor and retro arcade aesthetics. Players use a vintage phone interface to make prank calls to over 5,000 contacts, leading to increasingly absurd consequences and a scoring system that rewards creative mayhem.
Frog Sanctuary Sim Amphibarium Hops onto Steam Early with 40% Discount
The cozy simulation game Amphibarium has launched on Steam Early Access earlier than anticipated, offering a 40% discount for early adopters. Players can build and manage their own amphibian sanctuary, discovering hundreds of species and creating habitats for frogs, salamanders, and axolotls. The game is part of a larger series of sanctuary simulators, with a ninth title, The Oddities, already planned.
Mamon King coming to PS5 on March 20
The monster-raising simulation game Mamon King is set to release on PlayStation 5 on March 20, with LiTMUS handling the publishing. Previously launched for Nintendo Switch and PC, the game features 38 unique monsters, over 170 skills, and one-on-one command-based tactical battles.
Battle Chess Iron Crown - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Battle Chess: Iron Crown is a new offline, HTML5-powered chess game that features medieval warriors and cinematic battle sequences. The game offers player vs. player and player vs. computer modes with 10 AI difficulty levels, and is distributed as a standalone, portable executable for PC.
Cash is King: New Cozy First-Person Simulation Game Takes You to Miami Beach
German developer BlackBeak Games has announced "Cash is King," a new cozy first-person simulation game set in Miami Beach. Players start with empty pockets and aim to become a local mini-mogul by collecting cash, improving their reputation through various jobs and minigames, and expanding their business empire. The game emphasizes relaxed gameplay with a humorous and slightly chaotic take on capitalism.
Ore Factory Squad Co-op Mining Sim Announced ⚙️⛏️ Demo Drops Soon
threeW and PlayWay SA have announced Ore Factory Squad, a first-person co-op mining and factory simulation game. A public demo is set to launch on March 27th, allowing players to experience procedural mining, factory building, and resource processing. The game supports up to 4 players in co-op.
Feastopia Is Both Adorable and Intimidating
Feastopia is a charming yet challenging culinary city builder developed by White Star Studio. Players must construct cities to produce food offerings for a growing deity, balancing adorable visuals with a surprisingly brutal difficulty. The game incorporates roguelite elements with unlockable upgrades after each attempt, and features a tech tree tied to increasingly complex recipes.
Transport Tycoon Deluxe returns from Atari - now a requirement for OpenTTD via Steam and GOG
Atari has re-released Transport Tycoon Deluxe on Steam and GOG, making it a requirement for the open-source project OpenTTD. This change, already live on GOG and coming to Steam, affects how users can access OpenTTD through these platforms. Transport Tycoon Deluxe, originally created by Chris Sawyer, is a classic building simulation game where players build a transportation empire.
Animula Nook PC alpha test set for March 19
The alpha test for the "lilliputian world" fantasy life simulation game Animula Nook is scheduled for March 19 on PC via Steam. This marks an early opportunity for players to experience the game before its full release.
Stardock announces expansion of publishing services for indie devs
Stardock Entertainment is expanding its publishing services for independent game developers, aiming to sign only three titles per year to foster quality and long-term partnerships. The publisher is specifically seeking strategy, RPG, or simulation games. CEO Brad Wardell highlighted the importance of marketing, testing, and support, while Oxide Games praised Stardock's role as a publishing partner.
Doomsday Diner Trailer Is a Post-Apocalyptic Sausage Fest - IGN
A new trailer and demo have been released for the post-apocalyptic restaurant simulator Doomsday Diner, which is set to launch on PC via Steam later this year. Developed by Space Rock Games, the title combines classic diner sim mechanics with combat against wasteland raiders, featuring physics-based controls. The game joins a growing trend of unique simulation titles on Steam.
Flog Mouth-Watering Egg Sandos in This Cosy Konbini Sim on PS5
The slice-of-life simulation game inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories will be released on April 30th for PlayStation 5. Players will manage a convenience store in 1990s Japan, featuring light management mechanics, minigames, and branching dialogue inspired by visual novels.
XSEED Games’ Supernatural (Un-)Life Sim Moonlight Peaks Is Coming to Android
XSEED Games announced that the supernatural life simulation game Moonlight Peaks, developed by Little Chicken Game, will release on July 7th, 2026. The game is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, and Android via Google Play Games. Players will embody a vampire protagonist aiming for a gentle existence by farming, building relationships, and customizing their haunted cottage.
Psychiatrist Life 2 - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Psychiatrist Life 2 is a darkly humorous simulation game where players diagnose and treat 5,000 unique patients with bizarre conditions. The game features a massive content library, intelligent conversation systems, and enhanced SVG graphics, offering high replayability through its dynamic gameplay mechanics and multiple endings.
Weed Smoking Simulator - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Weed Smoking Simulator is a free, browser-based HTML5 simulation game that offers a virtual cannabis smoking experience. It features 100 unique strains, realistic smoke physics, and psychedelic visual effects that intensify with the player's high level. The game utilizes pure HTML/CSS/JavaScript with SVG graphics and the Web Audio API for its procedural sound generation.
