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Police Simulator: Patrol Officers launches on June 4, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2
Astragon Entertainment announced that Aesir Interactive's Police Simulator: Patrol Officers will launch on June 4, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game allows players to experience a police officer's career in the fictional city of Brighton, starting with minor infractions and progressing to more serious crimes. Pre-orders will include bonuses and discounts, with multiple editions offering additional content.
Swordsmith RPG BLADESONG Gets First Major Content Update with ‘Chapter 2: The Shattered Mask’, Available Today
The swordsmith RPG Bladesong has received its first major content update, 'Chapter 2: The Shattered Mask,' available today for free on Steam and Epic Games Store. This update introduces a new story chapter with two factions, Replication Commissions challenges, and permanent forge upgrades. Bladesong is currently in Early Access and was developed by Sun and Serpent Creations, published by Mythwright.
Casual Creature-Breeding Sim Pond Keeper Launches a Steam Demo
The casual indie simulation game Pond Keeper, developed by Dynamic Cell Games, has launched a playable demo on Steam. The game focuses on restoring nature through creature breeding and aims for a full PC release in July 2026. The demo is available now on Steam, featuring hand-drawn art and procedurally rendered fish animations.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Review | TheXboxHub
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a compilation of the first two games and their expansions, has been released on Xbox. Developed by creator Chris Sawyer, the game challenges players to design, manage, and profit from theme parks. Despite some fiddly controls on console and a high price point, it remains a highly comprehensive and enjoyable simulation experience.
Introducing Worldwide Rush: a transportation strategy tycoon designed to globally expand gaming experiences.
Memel Games Studio is developing Worldwide Rush, a transportation strategy tycoon game focused on global passenger management and logistics. The game will feature diverse regional dynamics, unique vehicles for Europe, America, and Asia, and multiple game modes including Classic, Discover, and Sandbox. Worldwide Rush is planned for release on August 20th, 2025, with a demo available in April 2025.
WARNO is the wargame you should play to get in some practice, just in case the real thing is upon us
The wargame WARNO has received a new DLC expansion called Landjut, which adds the Danish region and eight new Divisions. The game, launched in 2024, simulates a World War III scenario and is currently available at a 60% discount on Steam. The Landjut expansion introduces new strategic challenges involving the defense of Copenhagen from a Soviet invasion.
Standard Human Pizza page on Steam is now Live.
Standard Human Pizza, a unique fusion of simulation and horror, has launched its Steam page. Players will manage a pizzeria serving monsters, upgrading their establishment, dealing with anomalies, and ultimately seeking to escape by eliminating their clientele.
Ever wanted to be a farmer? This farm runs on your keyboard. No green thumb required.
Typing Farmer, a desktop idle game developed by Chinese indie studio MilkwayStudio and published by XD with co-publisher Irox Games, is now available for PC. The game allows players to grow crops and manage a farm by simply typing during their workday, integrating with productivity tools like a Pomodoro timer and to-do list. The full release includes features such as online multiplayer, a collection system, and Steam Cloud saves.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
Car For Sale Together – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Car For Sale Together is a co-op car trading simulation where players build a dealership from scratch. The game involves exploring a town to find cars, negotiate deals, complete side activities, and uncover mysteries. Players can also customize vehicles, manage a shared company with friends, and enjoy free-roam driving and races.
ShantyTown Released
The cozy diorama creation game ShantyTown has been released on PC via Steam. The game focuses on the chaos of urban environments and is available for Windows.
I've always wanted to fire the infinite cannons of a giant anime battleship, and this solo dev's giving me a…
Dreadnought Tartarus is a solo-developed simulation game where players command a single, colossal battleship, firing its numerous weapons. The game features strategic campaign gameplay, allowing players to upgrade the ship and even pilot a combat mech. It is tentatively scheduled for a Q3 2026 release on Steam.
Peter Molyneux’s Masters of Albion launches into Early Access next week
Peter Molyneux's studio 22Cans announced that their god game Masters of Albion will launch into Steam Early Access on April 22nd. The game blends city-building, simulation, and real-time combat, allowing players to manage towns by day and defend them from creatures by night. Molyneux, known for Populous and Black and White, returns to the genre after previous mobile ventures.
Masters of Albion Gets Official Launch Trailer Ahead of Early Access Release | Invision Game Community
22cans has released the official launch trailer for Masters of Albion, a god game blending city-building, simulation, and real-time combat. Created by industry veteran Peter Molyneux, the game draws inspiration from titles like Black & White and Fable. Masters of Albion is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 22, 2026.
Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026: Every Reveal, Trailer & Demo | Invision Game Community
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements, including world premieres, new trailers, and playable demos. Highlights included Echoes of Aincrad, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, Northgard: Battlegrounds, and Kitaria Fables 2, alongside a crossover between Phasmophobia and Alan Wake 2. The event showcased a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, tactical shooters, and indie experiences.
Peter Molyneux Returns to His Roots with Masters of Albion, Launching in Early Access on April 22, 2026
Peter Molyneux's studio 22cans has released the launch trailer for Masters of Albion, set to enter Early Access on April 22, 2026, for PC via Steam at $24.99. The game blends city-building, simulation, and real-time combat, drawing inspiration from Molyneux's previous titles like Black & White and Fable. Players will build and manage towns by day and defend them from threats by night.
Restore a once flourishing aquatic world : "Pond Keeper" demo released on steam for Earth Appreciation Festival.
Indie developer Dynamic Cell Games has released a demo for their creature breeding game, Pond Keeper, on Steam as part of the Earth Appreciation Festival. The game challenges players to breed diverse species, fulfill customer orders, clean up environments, and decorate with plants to restore aquatic worlds.
Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts Released
Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts has been released on PC via Steam. The game places players in the role of a medieval publisher tasked with the meticulous hand-crafting of individual manuscripts.
Construction Simulator Evolution Announced
Publisher astragon and developer Keystone Interactive have announced Construction Simulator Evolution, a sequel to the construction simulation game. The title is set to launch on PC and consoles later this year, promising significant capital improvements over its predecessors.
Russian Censorship Sim ‘Носковраздор’ Lets You Block Digital Services
The new PC game 'Носковраздор' simulates the role of a network operator tasked with blocking digital services and restricting internet access, drawing controversy for its premise. Developed by a Russian team, the game explores themes of censorship and digital policy, prompting discussions about government overreach and digital freedom. Its simulation mechanics focus on administrative control and strategic restriction, leaving ethical interpretations to the player.
