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Cozy Builder is a simulation and building game available on PC via Steam. Players can construct, design, and decorate their own château in a vineyard valley, engaging in activities like harvesting grapes and crafting wine.
Evening Patches
An update (26.3) for Football Manager 2026 is now available. The article also notes the release of MAME version 0.287.
Cooking Simulator 2 Better Together release countdown: Exact date and time
Cooking Simulator 2 Better Together is set to launch globally on Tuesday, March 31st, with release times varying by region, including 8am PT and 4pm UTC. The game will be available on PC and consoles, featuring cooperative multiplayer where players can manage a restaurant together, learn recipes, and customize their chef's apartment.
DCS World Reveals Voice Chat Update Details for AWACS operators, ATC controllers, and More
Eagle Dynamics has detailed upcoming voice chat enhancements for DCS World, focusing on radio roles for AWACS operators and Air Traffic Control. These updates aim to improve the immersive experience for players in the flight simulation title.
Trash Goblin launch trailer – – wholesome shopkeeping game on Nintendo Switch
Spilt Milk Studios has released a launch trailer for their wholesome shopkeeping game, Trash Goblin, now available on Nintendo Switch. The game allows players to customize and upcycle peculiar goods by combining trinkets in numerous ways.
Hozy Review
Hozy offers a relaxing "cozy" cleaning experience, allowing players to unwind by restoring various locations like music halls and workshops. Developed by Come On Studio and published by tinyBuild, the game features streamlined controls, satisfying tasks, and a light time commitment. Its immersive soundtrack, composed by Yann van der Cruyssen, enhances the peaceful gameplay, with ample opportunities for creative decoration after cleaning sessions.
Hozy review – A quiet comfort with room for improvement
Hozy is a visually stunning cozy simulation game focused on interior design and home restoration, featuring a dreamlike aesthetic and calming music. While it offers satisfying gameplay mechanics for cleaning and decorating, the article notes a lack of depth and replayability due to a repetitive formula and limited narrative impact, ultimately describing it as a comfortable but not deeply engaging experience.
THE CITY IS WAITING! SABER INTERACTIVE’S BUS BOUND LAUNCHES APRIL 30 ON PC, PLAYSTATION 5 & XBOX SERIES X|S
Saber Interactive and stillalive studios announced that Bus Bound, a driving simulation game set in a vibrant metropolis, will launch on April 30 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features solo and online co-op modes, with Standard and Deluxe editions available for pre-order, including various bus models and cosmetic items.
Review: Cozy Caravan (Nintendo Switch)
Cozy Caravan is a traveling market simulation game for the Nintendo Switch where players manage a customizable caravan and character while helping citizens, collecting materials, and selling goods. The game emphasizes a relaxing, cozy experience with a focus on the journey, offering a variety of quests, crafting, and exploration across a large map. Despite lacking significant conflict, its depth and charm provide approximately 18-20 hours of engaging gameplay.
Plague Inc: Evolved is getting a big new Aliens & Anti-Vaxxers DLC and free update
Plague Inc: Evolved is receiving a new DLC titled 'Aliens & Anti-Vaxxers' and a free update in April. The DLC introduces new plague types like Xenolith: The Alien Crystal, and scenarios such as Anti-Vax, Hell on Earth, and Zombies vs. Earth. The free update will add Leprosy as a new disease.
Bus Bound launches April 30
The bus driving simulation game Bus Bound is set to launch on April 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game allows players to experience the life of a bus driver.
This week in PC games: an RTS inspired by Majesty, a flying city RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and one Metal Gear-affiliated octopus
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as RPGs, real-time strategy, and horror. Notable titles include Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and Darwin's Paradox, a side-scroller featuring a Metal Gear Solid-affiliated octopus. Several games are launching in early access, including Endalor and Bloodletter.
Schedule I Anniversary Update Brings Golden Gun and More
Developer and publisher TVGS has released an anniversary update for its drug-dealing simulation game, Schedule I. The update, developed in about a week, adds a golden M1911 weapon, a reorder feature for the delivery app, dynamic reticles, and delivery notifications. It also includes various gameplay tweaks and improvements, such as a redesign for the delivery app and adjustments to NPC threat response.
You Might Never Hold Your Steam Library In Your Hands, But This New Game Is The Next Best Thing
The new PC game Boxroom allows players to virtually organize their Steam library onto shelves within a designed room, mimicking the satisfaction of physical game collection management. A demo is available now, with a full release scheduled for Q2 2026. The game auto-generates boxes with screenshots and allows launching directly into installed titles.
New Titanic simulator sets you the task of escaping the doomed passenger liner before its too late
Titanic Survival Simulator is an upcoming survival experience set during the final hours of the Titanic disaster. Players must navigate panic, flooding, and moral choices to attempt to survive the sinking ship. The game is coming soon and available to wishlist on Steam.
Titanic Survival Simulator Officially Revealed — Experience the Final Night of the Titanic
Titanic Survival Simulator has been officially revealed, offering players a chance to experience the final hours of the ill-fated ship. The survival experience tasks players with navigating panic, flooding, and collapsing hope as they attempt to stay alive amidst the sinking vessel.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For April 2026
April 2026 will see a diverse range of new games released for Xbox and PC, with many titles also launching day one on Game Pass. Notable releases include the roguelike Hades II, the cyberpunk action platformer REPLACED, and the unique word game Beyond Words. The month offers a variety of genres, from RPGs and survival horror to simulation and fighting games, ensuring something for every player.
OUT NOW: VR SUPERMARKET SIM ‘SHOP & STUFF’ AVAILABLE TODAY ON PSVR2
The virtual reality supermarket simulator 'Shop & Stuff' is now available on PlayStation VR 2 and the Meta Store. Developed by HyperVR Games, the title features chaotic retail management, including stocking shelves, dealing with customers and shoplifters, and upgrading the store. A free update adds NPC speech and a new store manager character.
Turns out running a profitable zoo is super easy unless you keep blowing those profits on dozens of chickens
Zoo Life Simulator is an early access management simulation game where players must manage a zoo with a limited budget. The author details their initial struggles with managing finances, purchasing animals like rabbits and chickens, and dealing with the game's quirky physics and mechanics, ultimately finding the experience to be charming but very early in development.
SnowRunner for Nintendo Switch 2 appears on Amazon UK
A listing for SnowRunner has appeared on Amazon UK, suggesting the game is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Saber Interactive has not yet officially confirmed the release, but the Amazon listing indicates it is likely. The game features a physics engine, 40 unlockable vehicles, and challenging missions.
