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After 18 years of beating roguelikes, I think I've finally found my kryptonite
The author, an experienced roguelike player, finds themselves challenged by the tactical depth of Gambonanza, a game that uses chess mechanics on a small board with roguelike elements. Despite its simple premise, the game's intricate puzzles, strategic piece deployment, and challenging bosses prove to be a difficult hurdle. Gambonanza is available as a free demo on Steam ahead of its full release.
Aquila Interactive announces publishing partnership with Nepos Games on County of Fortune, a medieval county-builder coming to Steam Q4 2026
Aquila Interactive has announced a publishing partnership with Nepos Games for their medieval county-builder, County of Fortune. The game is set to release on PC via Steam in Q4 2026, with a free demo available during Steam Next Fest in June 2026. County of Fortune focuses on managing an entire region rather than a single city, featuring dynamic culture systems and political intrigue.
Build up your strategy collection in the Your Move Humble Bundle
The Your Move Humble Bundle offers a collection of strategy games for £10.63, including titles like Moonbreaker, Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken, Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG, Dungeons of Aether, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, For the King, Crown Trick, and Legends of Kingdom Rush. Several of these games are Steam Deck Verified or have Platinum ratings on ProtonDB.
Players Say Peter Molyneux's New God Game Is Too Much Like Cooking Mama
Players are reporting that Peter Molyneux's new god game, Masters of Albion, currently in early access, features gameplay loops heavily focused on mini-games resembling Cooking Mama, rather than traditional god game mechanics. Despite Molyneux's claims that this is his final game and a culmination of his work, players note extensive sandwich and soup making as a primary activity, with the game also planned as the first part of a trilogy.
Orbitals Hands-On Preview
Orbitals is a new space simulation and strategy game that offers a fresh perspective on managing a celestial body. The preview highlights the game's unique mechanics and potential for deep strategic gameplay.
Masters of Albion does what Peter Molyneux promised, "it brings joy"
Masters of Albion, developed by Peter Molyneux's 22cans, blends god game, strategy, and fantasy RPG elements, tasking players with managing a town and defending it from nightly undead assaults. While the combat and building mechanics have some rough edges, particularly in early access, the game's charm, quirky puzzles, and enjoyable town management systems evoke the joy found in Molyneux's previous titles like Fable and Black and White. The game is available on Steam for $24.99, with a launch week discount.
How to get the Fine Wand in Heroes Olden Era
This guide explains how to obtain the Fine Wand artefact in the strategy game Heroes Olden Era. The Epic off-hand item increases the level of all spells by one. It is located in the second campaign mission and requires the player to cast four specific spells given by pixies before returning to claim it.
Titanium Court Review - Lord, what fools these players be
Titanium Court is a match-three roguelike developed by AP Thomson and published by Fellow Traveller, featuring a surreal strategy game experience for PC. The game draws parallels to Shakespearean fools, offering a joyous and chaotic narrative with a self-aware commentary on video game absurdity. Despite minor technical and auditory rough edges, its rich design, tactical depth, and consistently funny writing make it a highly recommended experience.
Hexroads announced for PC (Q4 2026)
Hexroads, a solo-developed PC strategy game mixing RTS and roguelite elements, has been announced for a Q4 2026 release. Players will build kingdoms by day and survive nights, capturing lands, routing armies, casting spells, and developing relationships with factions. A demo is planned for late summer 2026.
Below the Crown Released
Below the Crown has officially launched out of Early Access for PC on Steam. Developed by Misfits Attic, this roguelike strategy game blends dungeon crawling mechanics with chess-like gameplay.
Peace For Our Time Soundtrack Hits Spotify as Paradox Plans Live Concert
Paradox Interactive has announced that the official soundtrack for their strategy game Peace For Our Time is now available on Spotify and Apple Music. Additionally, the company is planning a live concert featuring the game's music in Stockholm, Sweden. This move highlights the growing appreciation for game music and Paradox's commitment to community building around their titles.
Rising Lords: The Pilgrim War Released
The strategy game Rising Lords has received a new expansion titled The Pilgrim War, which is now available on PC via GOG.com and Steam. A launch trailer showcases the new content introduced with this expansion.
Drill Core coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch on April 28 alongside DLC ‘The Machine World’
The strategic mining game Drill Core is set to release on April 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Publisher tinyBuild and developer Hungry Couch also announced that a DLC expansion titled ‘The Machine World’ will launch simultaneously.
Retro Chess Roguelike Below the Crown Casts Spells, Explosions, Strategies in 1.0 Release Today
Below the Crown, a chess roguelike from Misfits Attic, has launched its 1.0 version on PC via Steam. The game features spellcasting, strategic piece management, and multiple endings, with new content including the Queen Wizard and additional runes. It is available for $14.99 USD and is also featured in several bundles with other chess and roguelike titles.
Anno 117: Pax Romana Prophecies of Ash – 6 Tips to Master the Volcano
Anno 117: Pax Romana's first DLC, Prophecies of Ash, releases on April 23 for Xbox Series X|S, introducing the large island of Cinis with an active volcano. The DLC adds new mechanics tied to volcanic eruptions, including damaging phases and beneficial bloom phases. The article provides six developer tips on managing volcano damage, stockpiling resources, mining obsidian, and maximizing buffs, with an option to disable the volcano mechanic entirely.
Steam Medieval Fest has a few bangers you should probably stop sleeping on
Steam is hosting a Medieval Fest sale event from April 20th to April 27th, featuring discounts on games within the popular RPG and strategy genres. The article highlights several overlooked titles such as Tiny Glade, Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon, Farthest Frontier, and Wartales, alongside more well-known games like The Lord of the Rings and The Elder Scrolls.
‘Burn With Me’ Completes Dark Rituals With Card Sacrifices
Burn With Me is a strategy game where players sacrifice creature cards to perform occult rituals, deviating from traditional deckbuilding mechanics. The game features a narrative about a teacher discussing forbidden rituals and involves strategic card play to score points and overcome bosses. Currently in development, it is available to wishlist on Steam.
Crusader Kings 3's latest batch of major expansions invite you to choose between God and gold, with playable popes and money-grabbing republican merchants
Paradox Interactive has announced two major DLCs for Crusader Kings 3 as part of its fifth chapter: 'By God Alone' and 'Silk & Silver'. 'By God Alone' overhauls religion mechanics, introducing playable theocracies and a spiritual fulfillment system. 'Silk & Silver' adds merchant republics, focusing on trade and economic competition. Both are scheduled for release in the latter half of 2024, with smaller cosmetic DLCs also available now.
TownsFolk Settlement Builder Launches on Steam – The Fog Lifts on Your Journey
The city builder game TownsFolk, developed by Skaldh, has officially launched on PC via Steam with a 20% discount. The game features both real-time and turn-based settlement building, campaign mode across five regions, and procedurally generated skirmish maps with dynamic weather.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Final Fantasy V, Vampire Crawlers, And More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in late April and early May, including Final Fantasy V, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, Aphelion, and Trepang2. Several other titles like Little Rocket Lab, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato, Kiln, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, Sledding Game, and TerraTech Legion are also being added. The article also lists games that will be leaving the service on April 30.
