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45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
Fear Tall Grass Revealed – A Dark Fantasy Creature Battler With A Strategic Twist
Fear Tall Grass is a new dark fantasy roguelite that combines creature collecting with strategic, dice-driven progression. Developed by Forgotten Bastions and published by Entalto Publishing, it will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Players tame and command creatures called Vilekin to fight back against a world overrun by them, with permanent upgrades and base building available between runs.
Pax Autocratica early access release has been pushed back with no new date
The early access release of the strategy game Pax Autocratica has been postponed by developer Multiverse, with no new date announced. The team aims for a summer launch but will release the game only when it is ready, citing recent development focused on player feedback and core experience improvements. An improved demo and a closed playtest will be made available.
From RPG Builds to NFL Rosters: How Gamers Are Taking Over Fantasy Sports Leagues | Invision Game Community
Gamers are increasingly dominating fantasy sports leagues by applying the strategic thinking, optimization skills, and data analysis honed through playing video games like RPGs and MOBAs. This crossover highlights how skills in pattern recognition, risk assessment, and iterative improvement translate directly from gaming to competitive fantasy sports environments. The article explores the shared tools, preparation methods, and competitive drive that make gamers uniquely suited to excel in fantasy sports.
Now Live: Noir Mafia Simulator: 1960s American Crime is available on Steam! 💼
Noir Mafia Simulator: 1960s American Crime is now available on Steam, featuring a 1960s American criminal underworld setting where players plan and execute heists. To celebrate the launch, the game is offered with a limited-time 20% discount. Developers will also be streaming live gameplay on the Steam page.
Masters of Albion release countdown: Exact date and time
Masters of Albion, developed and published by 22cans, is set to launch in early access on PC on April 22. The game will be available at 10am PT, 1pm ET, and 5pm UTC. Players will manage a town, hire workers, explore the world, and defend against nightly threats.
Collie Call: The Future Is Calling Sends A Good Dog Into Space!
Collie Call: The Future Is Calling, a new sci-fi puzzler from Afil Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Players control a robotic collie tasked with organizing sheep across space in this accessible puzzle game with simple graphics and a core mechanic designed for younger gamers.
Gate Guard Simulator – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Gate Guard Simulator is a medieval inspection game where players act as a castle guard, verifying documents and searching for contraband. Players must decide who enters their Lord's domain during a time of plagues and political unrest. Beta sign-ups are now open for those ready to take on the role of gatekeeper.
ASKA’s 600,000-Strong Viking Horde Gets Honey-Coated Update To Celebrate Steam’s Medieval Fest
Sand Sailor Studio and Thunderful have released the 'Hearth & Honey' update for their Early Access game ASKA, coinciding with Steam's Medieval Fest. This update introduces beekeeping and mead brewing to the Viking settlement simulation, adding new production chains and buildings like breweries and taverns. The update also includes settlement storage statistics and crawler hunting, with the game currently available at a 20% discount.
Crusader Kings 3's next major expansions will bring playable Popes and merchant republics
Paradox Interactive has announced two major paid DLC expansions for Crusader Kings 3, focusing on religion and merchant republics. The first, 'By God Alone,' arriving in Q3 2026, overhauls the game's religion systems, allowing players to become playable Popes and introducing new mechanics for faith divergence. The second, 'Silk & Silver,' launching in Q4 2026, introduces a merchant playstyle with trade routes, monopolies, and a new Republic government type. A free update also adds a modular Stories system and age-related ailments.
Crusader Kings III: Chapter V Pass
Paradox Interactive has announced the release of Chapter V, a new expansion pass for the PC version of their strategy game Crusader Kings III. This marks the latest content addition for the regal strategy sequel.
Sudden Strike 5 Marches Onto The Battlefield
Sudden Strike 5 has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, featuring large battlefields and hundreds of units in a World War II setting. Developed by Kite Games and published by Kalypso Media, the real-time tactics game offers a 25-mission campaign with Allied, German, and Soviet forces. A Deluxe Edition is available with extra content, while the Standard Edition releases on April 23rd.
WARNO is the wargame you should play to get in some practice, just in case the real thing is upon us
The wargame WARNO has received a new DLC expansion called Landjut, which adds the Danish region and eight new Divisions. The game, launched in 2024, simulates a World War III scenario and is currently available at a 60% discount on Steam. The Landjut expansion introduces new strategic challenges involving the defense of Copenhagen from a Soviet invasion.
Gear Up Einstein! – Auto Battler Roguelite (with coop!)
No Deadlines Studio announced Gear Up Einstein!, an auto battler roguelite with cooperative multiplayer, set to launch in Early Access on PC in 2026. Players recruit historical figures to form a team and battle through different eras, with support for up to three players locally or online.
Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2 and More Coming to Wave 2 of Game Pass in April
Microsoft is adding several new games to Game Pass throughout April, including Little Rocket Lab, Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2, and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Some titles will be available on day one for specific tiers like Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Additionally, Final Fantasy 5 is set to join the service in May.
Minos Review – A dungeon keeper with the head of a roguelike
Minos offers a strategic dungeon-keeping experience with roguelike elements, where players control a minotaur to design a labyrinth filled with traps to defeat invading adventurers. While the core gameplay loop of trap placement and maze manipulation is satisfying, the game lacks the long-term hook found in top-tier roguelikes, and its progression system could be more innovative.
Warsaw Uprising - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Warsaw Uprising is a free online browser-based HTML5 game where players assume the role of the Polish government-in-exile in July 1944. The objective is to organize an uprising to drive out German forces and resist Soviet occupation, requiring strategic management of resistance fighters, air support, and political influence.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
I've always wanted to fire the infinite cannons of a giant anime battleship, and this solo dev's giving me a…
Dreadnought Tartarus is a solo-developed simulation game where players command a single, colossal battleship, firing its numerous weapons. The game features strategic campaign gameplay, allowing players to upgrade the ship and even pilot a combat mech. It is tentatively scheduled for a Q3 2026 release on Steam.
Apokerlypse Launches April 29 on Steam with Free Prologue Available Now | Invision Game Community
Breaker Games announced that Apokerlypse, a strategic roguelike card battler, will launch on PC via Steam on April 29, 2026. A free standalone prologue titled Hell is Empty is available now, featuring Satan as the player character and a challenging solo experience. The full game will include asynchronous multiplayer, 2-3 player online matches, and extensive build customization with unique heroes, skills, and demon chips.
