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Drill Core: The Machine World Released
The strategic planet-mining game Drill Core has received new DLC titled The Machine World, released by tinyBuild and Hungry Couch Games. The DLC is available on PC via Steam and includes a 10% launch discount.
New XCOM game announced for dev’s 30th anniversary but there's a major catch
Firaxis Games is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the announcement of XCOM: The Miniatures Game, a tabletop adaptation developed in partnership with Modiphius. While a new video game installment in the XCOM series was not revealed, Firaxis also announced a sale on its back catalog on Steam and provided an update on Civilization 7.
Lunchbreak Tactics Turns Retail Hell Into Strategic Card Battle Paradise | HappyGamer
Lunchbreak Tactics, an indie card battler inspired by retail work, has launched on Steam. The game features everyday store products as weapons and asynchronous matches to accommodate busy schedules. It offers over 200 cards across 16 heroes and 6 clans, with daily challenges and monthly ranked seasons.
Total War Warhammer 3 overhauls mod manager, so you'll no longer have to fight Chaos before even starting the game
Creative Assembly has released a significant update for Total War: Warhammer 3, overhauling its mod manager to improve performance, mod ordering, search functionality, and the user interface. These changes aim to simplify the process of installing and managing mods, addressing player feedback and making the game experience smoother for those who heavily utilize modifications.
MEMORIAPOLIS returns today with BANNERS & WONDERS
5PM Studio has released MEMORIAPOLIS - BANNERS & WONDERS on PC via Steam, marking a full rework of their strategic city builder. The game allows players to guide a city's growth across centuries, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution, featuring organic district expansion and competing factions. The update includes a new endgame Wonder objective and streamlined progression, with existing owners receiving it for free.
11 Heroes Olden Era tips I wish I knew before starting
This guide provides 11 tips for playing Heroes Olden Era, a strategy game that can be challenging even on lower difficulties. The advice covers various aspects of gameplay, including hero management, city building, resource prioritization, and combat strategy, applicable across different game modes.
Space Imperia 4X Multiplayer Closed Beta Signups Open Now on Steam
Breich Games LLC has opened signups for the multiplayer closed beta of Space Imperia 4X, a digital adaptation of the GMT Games board game. The beta will run from May 15 to May 25, 2026, and players can register via Steam. The studio aims to identify bugs, test the lobby system, and gather feedback on the multiplayer experience.
Generation Nova – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Generation Nova is a strategy game featuring colony management aboard a generation ship where passengers awaken centuries before their intended arrival. Players must balance survival needs, build specialized buildings, mine asteroids, and research technologies to ensure humanity's survival. The game simulates passenger AI, psychological tolls, and dynamic events that force difficult decisions between tyranny and liberalism.
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes launches May 11
The roguelite strategy game Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is set to launch on May 11 for PC via Steam and GOG. The game is based on the Battlestar Galactica franchise.
Tre guldkorn från Blizzards tidiga år
This article looks back at the early years of Blizzard Entertainment, when the company was known as Silicon & Synapse. It highlights three Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles: The Lost Vikings, Blackthorne, and Rock n' Roll Racing, showcasing Blizzard's early genre diversity and design philosophy before their major success with PC titles like Warcraft and World of Warcraft.
Tropico 7 Gets First Gameplay Teaser Ahead of Launch | HappyGamer
Tropico 7 has released its first gameplay teaser, showcasing raw footage of the upcoming island management simulator. The teaser highlights the series' core mechanics of resource management, political simulation, and strategic decision-making under pressure. While a release date is unconfirmed, the footage suggests a continued focus on deep systemic complexity and political satire.
Independent Studio Kalski Games Achieves Ultimate Vision: 'oGame Meets No Man’s Sky' Running Seamlessly Without Downloads.
Independent studio Kalski Games has released a major update for its browser-based MMORPG, MoBoS, introducing a First-Person Flight Mode. This update allows players to seamlessly transition from deep strategic management to piloting spacecraft and exploring planets within their web browser, eliminating the need for downloads. The studio aims to synthesize 'oGame-style' strategy with 'No Man's Sky'-like exploration.
Yokai Art 2 Launches on Steam With Roguelite Mode and 12% Discount | HappyGamer
Yokai Art 2: Tales of the Nine-Tails has launched on Steam, featuring a new roguelite mode with deck-building mechanics and hex-based maps. The sequel to Night Parade of One Hundred Demons expands its Japanese mythology-inspired strategy gameplay with a new story mode, crafting system, and various battle modes. Developer Lao Ya has released the game with a 12% launch discount after facing production delays.
10 Best Tactical RPGs to play in 2026
This article ranks the 10 best tactical RPGs available, focusing on games with deep strategic combat and engaging narratives. The list includes titles like Divinity: Original Sin 2, Unicorn Overlord, and Marvel's Midnight Suns, highlighting their unique mechanics and story-driven experiences.
Tile-placement strategy game ShoreTiles announced — MP3s & NPCs
VOXEL Studios and Noovola Publishing have announced ShoreTiles, a new tile-placement strategy game coming to PC later this year. The game features a procedurally generated world where players build and defend their island from creatures emerging from the sea at night. Decisions are permanent, adding a layer of pressure to the strategic island expansion.
This beautifully colorful new factory building game just released with mod support to 'overwhelmingly positive' reviews
Shapez 2, a factory building simulation game developed by tobspr Games, has officially launched its 1.0 version after 18 months in early access, receiving 'overwhelmingly positive' reviews on Steam. The game features a 3D visual overhaul from its predecessor and includes mod support. It is currently available at a discounted price on PC until May 7.
This legendary game designer's swan song strategy game isn't off to the strongest start, but I'm still itching to play god
Peter Molyneux's latest game, Masters of Albion, has launched in early access on PC with mixed reviews, primarily citing optimization issues. Despite a rocky start, the developer 22cans is actively engaging with player feedback, and the author remains optimistic about the game's potential, drawing parallels to Molyneux's past successes like Fable and Black & White 2.
Masters of Albion and Sintopia show god games are nothing without a deity's twitchy fingers
Masters of Albion and Sintopia are god games that emphasize physical interaction with the game world through hand-like gestures. This mechanic creates a strong sense of presence and player agency, differentiating them from other strategy games where direct control is limited. The article explores how these gesture-based controls enhance the player's relationship with the game world, even when dealing with bugs or difficulty spikes.
The 28 Best Nintendo DS Games Of All Time
This article ranks the 25 best games released for the Nintendo DS, highlighting titles that leveraged the handheld's unique dual-screen and touchscreen capabilities. The list includes a variety of genres, from RPGs like Radiant Historia and Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver to unique experiences like Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Elite Beat Agents, showcasing the DS's impact on handheld gaming.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Next Month
Funcom has announced that Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free upgrade for the barbaric strategy game Conan Exiles, will be released on May 8th. This upgrade aims to improve the game's experience for players.