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Rogue Skies Announces First Public Playtest on Steam
Mythtales Interactive has announced the first public playtest for their steampunk roguelike deckbuilder, Rogue Skies, now available on Steam. Players can experience the core gameplay loop of assembling a crew, engaging in strategic turn-based combat, and exploring floating islands. The developers are seeking feedback on balancing, mechanics, and bugs to refine the game.
Art-Driven Tactical RPG Annulus is Out Now
The tactical RPG Annulus, developed by NIRVANA, is now available for free on PC via Steam, and on mobile via the App Store and Google Play. The game features a unique art-driven dark fantasy aesthetic, innovative battlefield design, and deep strategic gameplay with accessible controls. Annulus boasts over 1.5 million pre-registrations worldwide and aims to redefine the strategy RPG genre.
Tetris Fans May Want to Check Out This Strategy Puzzle Hybrid When It Comes to PS5 This Month
The strategy puzzle hybrid Drop Duchy: Complete Edition is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 21, 2026, following its PC release. Developed by Sleepy Mill Studio and published by The Arcade Crew, the game combines Tetris-like piece dropping with roguelike and deckbuilding elements, earning high ratings on Steam.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early April, including Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and Final Fantasy IV. The service will also see the addition of several other titles across various genres, with some games leaving the library on April 15. Specific platforms for each game include PC, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud, Console, and Handheld.
Build, Expand, and Survive the Middle Ages: City States: Medieval to release on April 20, 2026
Reverie World Studios and indie.io announced that their hybrid strategy game, City States: Medieval, will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 20, 2026. Players will lead a city-state through commerce, diplomacy, and warfare in the 12th century, managing trade routes and defending their territory with real-time strategy combat and tower defense elements.
Drop Duchy Complete Edition drops April 21 on PlayStation 5
Drop Duchy Complete Edition, a strategy game focused on kingdom building and roguelite mechanics, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 21. The Complete Edition includes all previously released content and factions, such as the Tribe and The North, along with new bosses and an ascension mode. The game director, JB, details the development journey from a tile-laying board game concept to its current form.
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition for PS5, Switch launches April 21
The strategic kingdom building hybrid, Drop Duchy: Complete Edition, is launching for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 21. Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Saw Mill Studio announced the release date for the roguelite strategy game. The game previously launched on PC and Xbox Series platforms.
Drop Duchy confirms Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 21, 2026, as confirmed by developers The Arcade Crew and Sleepy Mill Studio. This block-dropping strategic kingdom-building hybrid includes previously released DLCs, The North and The Tribe, offering over 110 cards and endless replayability.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of games throughout April, including Hades II, Replaced, and Kiln available day one. Other notable additions include Final Fantasy IV, DayZ, Planet Coaster 2, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Several titles are also scheduled to leave the service on April 15.
New Game Of Thrones Game Officially Revealed For Mobile
Warner Bros. Games and HBO have officially revealed Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, a new free-to-play mobile strategy game based on the House of the Dragon prequel series. Set 172 years before Game of Thrones, players will hatch, raise, and command dragons in battle. The game is available for pre-registration on iOS and Android, with players receiving an in-game reward at launch.
Board Games for Video Gamers: Tabletop That Feels Like Your Favorite Games
This guide matches board games to popular video game genres, suggesting titles like Slay the Spire: The Board Game for roguelike fans and Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion for action RPG players. It emphasizes that many board games offer similar strategic depth and satisfying loops to video games, often with a lower time commitment and a unique social element.
Anno Day Next Week
Ubisoft has announced that Anno Day will take place on April 9th, marking the 28th anniversary of the historical strategy series. A livestream event is planned to celebrate the occasion and look back at the franchise's history.
This new climbing game is a bit like Darkest Dungeon on a mountain: Sometimes you have to cut the rope, and not everyone…
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a new turn-based strategy climbing game that draws thematic inspiration from Darkest Dungeon, where players lead a team and must make difficult decisions, including sacrificing members. Unlike other dexterity-focused climbing games, Ascenders emphasizes party composition, artifact collection, and reputation management. Developed by Ludogram, the game is slated for an early access launch on PC via Steam in Q3 2026.
Grab some great strategy games in the Strategy Minds Collection Humble Bundle
The Strategy Minds Collection Humble Bundle is now available, offering a selection of strategy games at a discounted price. The bundle includes titles such as Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, The Last Spell, Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition, and Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition, with many being Steam Deck verified or playable.
Devolver Digital Announces Minos' April 9 Release Date - Slay Heroes While Shaping a Sentient Labyrinth Reimagined from Greek Mythology
Devolver Digital and developer Artifcer have announced that the labyrinth-building puzzle game Minos will be released on April 9. Players will protect the minotaur Asterion by strategically building and shaping a sentient labyrinth to trap invading heroes. The game features procedural generation for new enemies and traps each run.
Hereos of Might and Magic: Older Era release date revealed for Early Access testing
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is set to launch in Early Access on April 30th for PC via Steam and on Xbox Game Pass PC. The early access version will include six factions, single-player and multiplayer modes, and procedurally generated levels. A release date for the full version and pricing have not yet been announced.
MINOS launches April 9
The maze-building strategic puzzle game MINOS is set to launch on April 9 for PC via Steam. The game focuses on strategic puzzle-solving within maze-like environments.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era set to finally release into early access later this month, arriving as the latest entry in the beloved 40-year-old RPG franchise
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is set to launch into early access on PC on April 30, publisher Hooded Horse announced. The new entry in the 40-year-old RPG franchise will be available day one on PC Game Pass. The game features hand-crafted and procedurally generated maps, city building, and various game modes including multiplayer.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Review - Thumb Culture
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a new single-player first-person shooter that continues the franchise's recent resurgence. The article also mentions previous entries like the strategy game Starship Troopers: Terran Command and the multiplayer FPS Starship Troopers: Extermination.
Curveball Games Announces Sente, the Next Tactical Tabletop Classic - Coming 2026
Curveball Games has announced Sente, a tactical simultaneous turn-based tabletop game developed by Oxobox Game Studios, set to launch in 2026. A public demo will be available on March 31, 2026, offering tutorial missions, AI matches, and an introduction to the campaign mode, though player-vs-player will not be included.