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Deep Down Below – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Deep Down Below is a new dungeon crawling strategy roguelike where players fight upwards through procedurally generated caves. Players select from three classes and engage in turn-based combat, collecting loot and unlocking abilities. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Two Radio Commander Games Announced
Slitherine has announced two new games in the Radio Commander series, building on the success of Radio Commander: Vietnam '64. The games will continue the unique gameplay premise of commanding troops via radio.
Star Wars Zero Company takes 30-40 hours to beat 'depending on your difficulty level and experience with the strategy genre' but won't have a New Game Plus mode
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company's main campaign will take between 30 and 40 hours to complete, depending on player experience and difficulty settings. The single-player, turn-based tactics game will not feature a New Game Plus mode, romance systems, or branching story paths, though minor story moments can be influenced by squad composition. The game launches on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S, and will include cosmetic customization options and voice acting from Dee Bradley Baker.
Game Demos
Chronocracy is a new civilization-building game available on Steam for PC. Players explore, gather resources, expand their territory, and defend against enemies in a unique flat-world setting, requiring strong time management skills.
This week in PC games: a Mass Effect-style RTS, a gamebook RPG for back-stabbing nobles, and a civilisation builder that offers to teach you kanji
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as a Mass Effect-inspired RTS called ZeroSpace, a political RPG gamebook titled The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, and a civilization builder with Japanese language learning elements called Worlds Upon The Wind. Other notable titles include the medieval fencing simulator Ritter & Rotwein and the horror demo Moldrise.
With its tech debt settled, here's what's coming to Manor Lords next
Developer Slavic Magic is preparing a new update for the medieval city builder Manor Lords, which will introduce features like animal herding, cheesemaking, and seasonal workplace schedules. The update, planned for beta testing by the end of July, also includes a new map type and the long-awaited Large Stone Church. The developer has focused on refining the game's technical foundations before implementing these new gameplay elements.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Seed, Scarlet Deer Inn, LIFTED, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Disgaea Mayhem, Tormentum II, Helix: Descent N Ascent, Splatoon Raiders, and Gurei. The titles span various genres including MMORPG, Action, Adventure, Fighting, and Puzzle, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Studio Issues Redundancy and At-Risk Notices for Up to 32 Employees
ZA/UM, the studio behind ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, has issued at-risk and redundancy notices to up to 32 employees due to the game's lack of commercial success. The company is consulting with its Workers' Alliance to assist those affected by the workforce reduction.
Railway Management Sim Rail Estate Pulls Into The Station As The Game Becomes Available On Steam!
The railway management simulation game Rail Estate, developed by Holonautic, has been released on Steam. The game features a story-driven single-player campaign, multiplayer modes, and support for Steam Deck. Players take on the role of a rail tycoon aiming to outsmart opponents through resource management, route bidding, and company upgrades.
Wartales - Contrat : Le Fief arrive aujourd’hui sur Xbox
Shiro Games has released the "Contrat : Le Fief" expansion for its medieval tactical RPG Wartales on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The expansion allows players to manage a territory, implement policies, and balance resources. A "Wartales: Starter Edition" bundle, including the base game and two major DLCs, is also available.
Ancient Chinese War City-Builder Mandate Order Launches in Steam Early Access on August 12
Digital Sky announced that its ancient Chinese war city-builder, Mandate Order, will launch in Steam and Epic Games Store Early Access on August 12, 2026, for US$19.99 with a 15% launch discount. The game combines freeform city construction, agriculture, production, diplomacy, and large-scale real-time battles set during China's Spring and Autumn and Warring States era. The developers emphasize that Early Access is the beginning of a new development phase, with ongoing updates planned based on player feedback.
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check Joins Xbox and Game Pass – Can You Hold the Line?
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, a strategy and survival simulation game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and is available on PC via Game Pass. Developed by Brigada Games and published by Devolver Digital, the game challenges players to manage a military checkpoint during a zombie apocalypse, making difficult decisions about who to let in and managing resources.
Dev says selling 300,000 copies of his dwarf RPG meant "completely changing my life" and watching tax, Steam, and publisher cuts stop him from becoming a millionaire
The solo developer behind the RPG Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot has sold over 300,000 copies across Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS, significantly changing their life and career. While not a millionaire due to various cuts and taxes, the developer can now work full-time on games, highlighting a success story in the challenging indie game industry.
AI Pixel Battle Launches on Steam August 21
Independent developer MONO ENTERTAINMENT announced that AI Pixel Battle will launch on Steam for PC on August 21, 2026. This drawing battle game allows players to create monsters, with AI determining their abilities, battle styles, and outcomes. Players can also build monster collections, battle friends online, and create tournaments.
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Review | TheXboxHub
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust introduces new mechanics like city-threatening tremors and scarce food resources, forcing players to make difficult decisions regarding trade or conflict with the nearby city of Aurora. The DLC campaign offers a challenging experience, and the article notes significant improvements in game stability compared to the base game's launch.
Warhounds Launches on August 11, New Trailer Outlines All the XCOM-Like Action
Everplay's turn-based tactical game Warhounds will launch on PC on August 11, 2026. A new trailer showcases its XCOM-like gameplay, set in an alternate future Africa, emphasizing player skill over RNG for rewards and progress. The game features unique fighters, weapons, base-building, and a story-driven campaign.
Ash & Adam's Existential Treads: Mini Missions update!
Ash & Adam's Existential Treads has received a new update introducing a 'Mini Missions' game mode with nine new challenges that alter base gameplay. The update also adds four new achievements, new settler dialogue for various game modes, and an option to reset only the main campaign. The game is currently available at a 35% discount on Steam.
NTL: No Time Left Has a Publisher. Coincidentally, There's Still No Time Left
Gonzo Technologies has announced that its upcoming title, NTL: No Time Left, will be published by Exothermic, a new publisher focused on sci-fi games. The game is a 3D tactical capital-ship roguelike developed by solo developer Gregory Gonsowski, featuring customizable warships, real-time battles with tactical pausing, and branching narratives. NTL: No Time Left is currently entering a closed playtest period and is available to wishlist on Steam.
City Builder Feudal Baron: King's Land Debuts on XBOX
Feudal Baron: King's Land, a medieval city builder with strategy and simulation elements, is launching on Xbox Series X|S on July 16, 2026, and on PlayStation 5 on August 8, 2026. Developed by Sim Farm S.A. and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the game allows players to build and grow a settlement, manage politics, and fight for influence. It was previously released on PC.
The King is Watching gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
tinyBuild and Hypnohead have announced that The King is Watching will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 29, 2026. The strategy simulation game, which previously launched on PC, tasks players with managing kingdom resources and defenses.
