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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII ‘Test of Time’ update launches May 19
Publisher 2K and developer Firaxis Games have announced the release of the "Test of Time" update for Sid Meier's Civilization VII on May 19. This update is expected to bring new features and improvements to the popular strategy game.
Titanium Court review - the surreal, IGF Grand Prize-winning indie strategy game shows creativity and wonder without end
Titanium Court is a surreal indie strategy game that blends match-three mechanics with visual novel elements and a unique, imaginative world. The game is praised for its creativity and wonder, though its narrative and mechanics can be complex and overwhelming at times. It offers a delightful and often surprising experience, driven by a love for its own intricate design.
Roguelike strategy game by 1 Last Game Studio launches major update on Steam
Independent developer 1 Last Game Studio has released a major update for its roguelike strategy game Reclaim the Sea on Steam. The 1.2 update introduces new ships, weapons, events, species, factions, and items, alongside full support for German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian languages.
Review – Ghost Master Resurrection (Xbox Series X)
Ghost Master Resurrection is a remake of a classic supernatural strategy game where players command ghosts to spread fear. The game features deep gameplay with simple controls, requiring players to manage ghost abilities and resources effectively. It includes content from the first two DLC packs and promises more to come.
Vampire Crawlers finds the perfect balance between strategy and automation, and it gives me that Survivors feeling all over again
Vampire Crawlers successfully blends strategy and automation, offering a similar satisfying experience to Vampire Survivors where the game can eventually play itself. While it shares DNA with deck-building titles like Slay the Spire, Vampire Crawlers streamlines combat, allowing players to focus on card collection and modification. The game is highly recommended, especially during the current Steam Deckbuilders Fest.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era – A True Return to Greatness?
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era aims to recapture the classic formula of Heroes of Might and Magic III, focusing on map exploration, strategic combat on a hexagonal grid, and city management. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, the game is currently in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X, offering a campaign, challenges, and custom games. While still in development with potential for changes and bug fixes, the game shows promise for both new and returning fans of the series.
Titanium Court is Unlike Any Game We’ve Ever Played
Titanium Court, developed by AP Thomson and published by Fellow Traveller, is a surreal strategy game with a strong pixel art aesthetic that prioritizes narrative over gameplay. While featuring match-3 mechanics and auto-battler elements, the game's unique strength lies in its experimental narrative structure and dreamlike interactions, making it a challenging experience for players who prefer logic and clear objectives. It is available on PC via Steam.
HoMM: Olden Era säljer en halv miljon – hyllas på Steam
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold 500,000 units since its early access launch on April 30th. The game, which had 1.5 million wishlists on Steam prior to release, is receiving positive player reviews, with 89% of over 6,800 Steam players giving it a thumbs up. Developer Unfrozen plans to keep the game in early access for about a year, treating it as a full release to make a strong first impression.
HoMM: Olden Era säljer en kvarts miljon – hyllas på Steam
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, released in early access on April 30, has sold 250,000 units within its first sixteen hours. The game has also received positive reception on Steam, with 89% of over 6,800 players giving it a thumbs up. Developer Unfrozen plans to keep the game in early access for about a year, treating it as a full release to make a strong first impression.
Space strategy game Sins of a Solar Empire 2 drops its gen-AI artwork amid a huge new UI overhaul
Sins of a Solar Empire 2 has received a major update, 'UI Horizons,' which overhauls the game's user interface and removes AI-generated artwork in favor of human-drawn portraits. The update also introduces a highly requested in-game map editor, improved enemy AI, new defensive tools for all factions, and various engine optimizations.
A big budget XCOM 3 is my dream video game - Reader’s Feature
A reader expresses their dream for a new XCOM 3, despite developer Firaxis Games' focus shifting and the perceived failure of Marvel's Midnight Suns. The article details the core gameplay of the turn-based strategy series and suggests potential improvements for a future installment, while acknowledging the unlikelihood of its development due to the departure of key personnel and publisher Take-Two Interactive's potential reluctance.
Roadmaps and Plans
Creative Assembly, the developers behind Total War: Warhammer, have revealed details about upcoming plans, including information on large-scale battle maps, planetary systems, and the overall region scale for the game. These updates are part of the ongoing roadmap for the strategy title.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold 250,000 copies and 'broke even on development costs' in 1 day
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era achieved significant success in its first day of early access, selling over 250,000 copies and recouping its development costs. The game also received a 'very positive' rating on Steam with 91% of over 3,500 user reviews being favorable, and reached a peak of nearly 52,000 concurrent players.
Gambonanza Is a Roguelike Chess-Builder with Gambits, Out Now
Gambonanza, a roguelike chess-builder developed by Blukulélé and published by Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn, is now available on Android, Steam, and iOS. The game features over 150 unique Gambits inspired by chess players and series, modified boards, and a reserve system for deploying extra pieces. It also includes mini-games and a pixel art style with a CRT filter.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Devs Reveal Huge Battle Maps, Planets, and Region Scale
Creative Assembly has provided new details on the scale of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, highlighting the immense size of its battle maps and planets. The upcoming strategy game aims to deliver an epic experience with vast in-game environments.
Gambonanza masterfully combines Balatro and chess and it's out now
Gambonanza, a game blending chess with Balatro-inspired mechanics, is now available on PC and Steam Deck. It offers fast-paced, tactical runs on a small board where the objective is to capture all enemy pieces. The game features over 200 synergistic Gambits, a dynamic reserve system for deploying extra pieces, and strategic board upgrades, providing significant replayability with its roguelike elements and increasing difficulty levels.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000's map destruction is "the biggest mental shift" for the strategy series in years, but "we've kept it to areas where it it really works"
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will feature significant map destruction, allowing players to destroy terrain and buildings to alter the battlefield. This mechanic is described as a major shift for the series, though developers are implementing it selectively where it enhances gameplay. The game will also feature diverse biomes and faction-specific architecture, with units able to utilize ruins for tactical advantage.
Iron Rails - A Railway Strategy Game for the Commodore Amiga by CopperByte Games
CopperByte Games has released Iron Rails, a new railway strategy game for the Commodore Amiga. Inspired by "cube rail" board games, players build a transportation empire across North America by claiming routes and completing destination tickets. The game supports 2-5 players, with AI opponents available at three difficulty levels.
Retro strategy games Krush Kill 'N Destroy 1 & 2 to get major updates with online play
Classic 90s strategy games Krush Kill 'N Destroy and Krush Kill 'N Destroy 2: Krossfire are receiving major updates in June 2026, including online multiplayer support via Steam and GOG with crossplay. The updates, developed in partnership with modder Andre 'IceReaper' Mohren, will also introduce higher resolutions up to 4K, improved modding support, additional languages, and bug fixes. An opt-in open beta is scheduled for May 2026.
The Empire's most OTT lord finally gets his due, portrayed by a YouTuber hamming it up in Total War: Warhammer 3
Creative Assembly has revealed Graf Boris Todbringer as a new Legendary Lord for the Lords of the End Times DLC in Total War: Warhammer 3. The character, voiced by YouTuber Angory Tom, will lead the Ulrican faction with a more aggressive playstyle. The update also addresses AI issues and introduces changes to siege ladders, with more content promised for May and June.
