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Necesse teases its July 30 Rust & Romance update with NPC relationships, biomes, and bumper cars
Necesse is set to receive its 'Rust & Romance' update on July 30th, introducing NPC relationships and new settlement features inspired by games like Stardew Valley. The update also includes a new Scrapyard incursion, expanded biomes, and bumper cars. A free weekend on Steam will coincide with the launch.
This week in PC games: a Mass Effect-style RTS, a gamebook RPG for back-stabbing nobles, and a civilisation builder that offers to teach you kanji
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as a Mass Effect-inspired RTS called ZeroSpace, a political RPG gamebook titled The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, and a civilization builder with Japanese language learning elements called Worlds Upon The Wind. Other notable titles include the medieval fencing simulator Ritter & Rotwein and the horror demo Moldrise.
Birdwatching indie Flock Around gets Aussie DLC, with all my favourite birds
Friend Shaped Games has released the Emu Island DLC for their birdwatching game Flock Around. This new content adds three biomes and 30 new Australian birds, including the Emu and Superb Fairy Wren. The DLC also features new cosmetics unlocked through achievements.
Cop Quest - Free Online Browser Game
Cop Quest is a new offline, 2D side-scrolling point-and-click adventure simulation browser game developed by happystoner5420 Games. Players assume the role of Officer Drake, a street cop in a hand-drawn urban environment, where decisions have permanent consequences tracked by a Conduct System. The game features realistic simulation and management gameplay with over 15 enterable buildings and a detailed NPC interaction system.
Doctor Madness - Free Online Browser Game
Doctor Madness is a free, offline browser-based simulation game where players manage a psychiatric practice. Players diagnose and prescribe medication to 12 unique, unstable patients through a text-based interface, with outcomes influenced by AI-driven patient responses and a realistic medication system. The game uses dark humor to explore mental health topics satirically.
Trainz Simulator World Tour Released
Trainz Simulator World Tour, a spinoff of Trainz Railroad Simulator, has been released for Windows and macOS on Steam. The game previously debuted on Xbox, offering PC gamers a new simulation experience.
Life Of Mike - Free Online Browser Game
Life Of Mike is a free online browser-based simulation and open-world sandbox game built with HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript. Players navigate an urban environment as Mike, balancing survival, employment, crime, and vice, with features like procedural generation, dynamic weather, and various minigames including gambling and stock trading.
PlayStation 5 Getting Acclaimed Xbox RPG, Demo Out Now
The parenting RPG Volcano Princess, originally released on Xbox in 2023, is now coming to PlayStation 5. A free prologue demo, covering the story up to the 'Little Bird Day' mission, is available now on the PlayStation Store. The game allows players to guide a daughter's growth through choices affecting her school life and extracurricular activities.
PowerWash Simulator 2 Goes Full Jedi With The STAR WARS Pack
The STAR WARS Pack DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2 is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £7.99. This DLC allows players to clean iconic locations and vehicles from the original Star Wars trilogy, including the Millennium Falcon and the Lars' Homestead. The pack introduces a new cleaning droid, P0-W2, and features six jobs set across A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
Väderleken vänder – nu vankas spelhelg med gott samvete
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, spanning various genres and titles. Plans include playing JRPGs like Cthulhu Saves The World and Mr Mosquito, exploring pirate adventures, engaging in stealth gameplay in Assassin's Creed Unity, diving into 4X strategy with Zephon, and returning to Cyberpunk 2077. Other mentions include Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Splatoon, and the retro Amiga game Flood.
Control a human proxy on an abandoned spaceship by typing in every command or risk losing your job in Remote Control
Remote Control is a new game where players control human proxies on a derelict spaceship by typing in every command. The game combines elements of dungeon crawlers and typing games, requiring careful management of proxies who can die from environmental hazards or other threats. It is planned for an autumn release and has a demo available on Steam.
A Game About Chopping Trees Is a Co-Op Tranquil Experience, Out Now on Steam
Space Raccoon Game Studio has released their new PC title, A Game About Chopping Trees, on Steam. The game offers a tranquil solo or two-player co-op experience focused on chopping trees, upgrading equipment, and replanting forests. Players can also enjoy relaxing handcar rides between work sites.
Goblin Cleanup announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Team17 and Crisalu Games have announced that Goblin Cleanup, a co-op cleaning simulation game, will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Players will take on the role of a goblin cleaner tasked with preparing dungeons for new adventurers by cleaning up messes, restoring objects and traps, and managing creatures. The game supports up to four players online.
Bring Rusty Firearms Back to Life in the Upcoming Gun Restoration Shop Simulator Demo 🔧
AM Playhouse and PlayWay SA announced that the free demo for Gun Restoration Shop Simulator will be released on July 24. Players will be able to restore damaged firearms using realistic workshop tools. The game is developed by Concept Lab sp z oo and will be available on PC via Steam.
Star Wars™ Pack Out Now For PowerWash Simulator 2
The Star Wars Pack, a new downloadable content for PowerWash Simulator 2, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by FuturLab in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, this DLC allows players to clean iconic locations and vehicles from the original Star Wars trilogy for $9.99 USD.
Introducing S.O.N.A.R. (Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready). Play the next big hit from Abylight Barcelona.
Abylight Barcelona and Abylight Studios announced S.O.N.A.R. (Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready), a 1-4 player online co-op submarine simulator. The game, which emphasizes teamwork and survival, is set to release on PC via Steam in the first quarter of 2027, with a playtest available now. The developers also noted a cooperation with the Spanish Navy.
Multi-Million Unit-Selling Developer RocketWerkz Spotlighting What’s Next at gamescom
New Zealand-based developer RocketWerkz, known for games like Icarus and Stationeers, will make its debut at gamescom 2026. The studio will showcase five titles, including first public demos for its upcoming simulation games Torpedia and Art of the Rail. CEO Dean Hall expressed excitement about showcasing their work and community support.
Ancient Chinese War City-Builder Mandate Order Launches in Steam Early Access on August 12
Digital Sky announced that its ancient Chinese war city-builder, Mandate Order, will launch in Steam and Epic Games Store Early Access on August 12, 2026, for US$19.99 with a 15% launch discount. The game combines freeform city construction, agriculture, production, diplomacy, and large-scale real-time battles set during China's Spring and Autumn and Warring States era. The developers emphasize that Early Access is the beginning of a new development phase, with ongoing updates planned based on player feedback.
Lou’s Lagoon confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Lou's Lagoon has been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a release date set for August 27, 2026. While largely similar to the original Nintendo Switch version, the Switch 2 iteration will feature improved performance, including higher frame rates and resolution. Developers Megabit and Tiny Roar have released ten minutes of gameplay footage for the upcoming title.
Zombie-Checkpoint-Simulator-Hit Quarantine Zone: The Last Check ist ab sofort für Xbox Series X|S und im Xbox Game Pass erhältlich
Brigada Games and Devolver Digital announced that the zombie checkpoint simulator Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is now available on Xbox Series X|S and via Xbox Game Pass. The game, previously a success on PC, tasks players with managing a checkpoint during a zombie outbreak, checking survivors, managing resources, and defending against infected hordes.
