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Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt Opens Pre-Registration on Android
HandyGames is bringing Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt to Android with pre-registration now open on the Google Play Store. This 'Try Before You Buy' title allows players to experience a tutorial and limited trials before purchasing the full game, which includes endless mode, all scenarios, and the Seaside Empire DLC. The game focuses on scaling a settlement, managing resources, and dealing with citizen expectations and random challenges.
Island city-builder Nova Roma releases today, and I'd have drowned all my Romans already if it weren't for those pesky gods
Nova Roma, an early access city-builder from Lion Shield and Hooded Horse, has launched today. The game challenges players to manage resources, build infrastructure like aqueducts, and appease Roman gods who can trigger disasters. The article highlights the game's water simulation and the strategic balancing act required to manage divine demands alongside city growth.
This City Builder Lets You Build Multiple Cities Instead of Just One!
RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores, a city builder from Ravine Games and V Publishing, is entering a closed beta playtest on Steam from March 26th to March 30th. The game allows players to build and manage multiple interconnected cities rather than just one, featuring gridless placement, trade routes, citizen management, and exploration elements. Player feedback from the beta will help shape the future of the game.
Hit Strategy Roguelike Mewgenics in Active Development for PS5 as Devs Tease Port
Mewgenics, a turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of The End Is Nigh and The Binding of Isaac, is confirmed to be in development for PlayStation 5 and potentially the Nintendo Switch. Footage of the game running on PS5 has been shared, though a release window has not yet been announced. The game features strategic cat-based combat and a breeding system for future runs.
Plan Every Move In Amazecards
Amazecards is a puzzle and strategy game where player movement is dictated by a hand of cards, requiring careful planning to navigate levels and avoid hazards. Available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £4.19, the game emphasizes thoughtful decision-making over quick reactions. Success hinges on managing limited movement cards and understanding the board before making each move.
The classic browser strategy MMO, WildGuns, is out now for PC
Gameforge has announced that the classic browser-based strategy MMO, WildGuns, is now live globally for PC. This marks the official return of the Wild West-themed game.
Gameforge has formally relaunched classic Old West browser MMORTS WildGuns
Gameforge has officially relaunched the classic browser MMORTS WildGuns, a game set in the Wild West. Players can choose one of three factions to build a settlement, compete against others, and engage in strategic gameplay. Gameforge plans to expand the game's PvE content in the future.
Gold Gold Adventue Gold’s March Update is LIVE!
The city-builder Gold Gold Adventure Gold has received its March update, introducing Angel Gobbo, new biomes, terraforming, and a Conquest Mode. The game is currently 30% off on Steam as part of the Spring Sale. A Steam Deck patch is also planned for release next month.
If you think the citizens in city builders are grumpy and needy, try pleasing a bunch of jealous Roman gods
The city builder Nova Roma, entering early access on Steam, challenges players to build a new civilization in the Roman Empire's aftermath while appeasing demanding Roman gods. Players must manage resources and complete divine quests to earn favor and unlock new buildings, but failing to satisfy a god can lead to destructive divine intervention. The game offers a faster pace than typical city builders, with constant events keeping players engaged.
Laysara: Summit Kingdom Review
Laysara: Summit Kingdom is a city-building puzzle game set in the Himalayas, featuring humorous writing and charming yak-based economics. While its unique mechanics and presentation are initially engaging, the game suffers from tedious interface controls and repetitive clicking, ultimately detracting from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers a colorful aesthetic, witty dialogue, and an excellent soundtrack.
This two-player card game of memory and skill is a good way to kick off your games night
Fox in the Forest is a two-player trick-taking card game that blends memory and skill with a fairy tale theme. While the theme feels somewhat shoehorned, the game offers deep replayability through its unique scoring system and special card abilities. It is a portable and quick-playing game suitable for game nights.
Sintopia Release Date Puts Hell in Your Hands in April
Piraknights Games and Team17 have announced that the management simulation game Sintopia will be released on PC on April 16th. The game, which was originally planned for Early Access, will now launch as a full title and allows players to manage Hell, tending to sinners and building an environment for punishment. A sandbox mode will also be included.
Laysara: Summit Kingdom Review | TheXboxHub
Laysara: Summit Kingdom is a city-building strategy game that offers a deep and engaging experience despite a rocky launch. Initially unplayable due to a critical bug, the game has since been patched and now presents a compelling challenge of managing resources, logistics, and population needs on a mountaintop. Available on PC and Xbox, it features campaign and sandbox modes, appealing to fans of complex simulation and management gameplay.
Colonize the underground world in Into the Depths updated demo
Independent developer SmelJey Games has released an updated demo for their roguelite city builder, Into the Depths, available on PC via Steam. The demo introduces new mechanics, a revamped art style, and approximately 60-120 minutes of gameplay, featuring a new perk system and three distinct biomes. The full game is slated for a Q2 2026 release.
The Ultimate Tactical Saga Reborn, Genesis War
Genesis War is a mobile character collection RPG developed by Meerkat Games and published by LINE Games, based on the classic "The War of Genesis" series. It features turn-based strategic combat, a rich narrative, and over 60 reinterpreted characters. Pre-registration is now open on the App Store and Google Play Store, with PC support also available.
Tower Petroleum – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Tower Petroleum is a new tower defense deckbuilder roguelike where players build turrets, assign heroes with unique abilities, and use devastating card combos to defend against encroaching darkness in frozen wastelands. The game features deep strategic interplay between hero placement, module upgrades, and card timing, offering significant build variety and replayability.
Worshippers of Cthulhu for Xbox Series launches March 27
The Cthulhu-themed city builder Worshippers of Cthulhu will launch on Xbox Series X on March 27, following its PC Early Access and full release. Publisher Crytivo and developer Crazy Goat Games also confirmed a PlayStation 5 version is planned. The game combines city-building, resource management, and strategic decision-making inspired by H.P. Lovecraft.
Masters of Albion is a 'Best of Peter Molyneux' greatest hits collection in one game, but I fear it might not measure up to the games that inspired it
Masters of Albion, a new game from Peter Molyneux and 22cans, aims to be a greatest hits collection of his previous works like Fable, Black & White, and Dungeon Keeper. The game features city-building, hero-based exploration, and tower defense elements, with a focus on player choice and pace. While the game avoids NFTs and play-to-earn mechanics, the preview expresses concern that its individual systems may not reach the depth of their inspirations.
This week in PC games: a new Hooded Horse city-builder, some PS2-style horror, a school-day RPG and an absolutely tremendous catfish
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from city-builders like Nova Roma and PS2-style horror in No Vacation for an Executioner, to RPGs such as Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy. Other notable titles include tactical pinball game Beast Breaker and the unique catfish-themed game The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish.
Steam Store Page Now Live for Meowpire, a Spectator Simulation × Clicker Where Cats Battle for Control of the Continent
The Steam store page for Meowpire, a spectator simulation and clicker game where players observe cats battling for continental control and occasionally intervene with divine powers, is now live. Developed by solo developer Kaeru Takeda, the game allows players to act as a god, using Faith Points earned through prayer to influence events, or utilize a map editor to create custom battlefields. Meowpire supports Japanese, English, and Chinese languages and features three game speed settings, three map types, and 30 Steam achievements.