Survival Crafting
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New Don't Starve game announced: Klei Entertainment brings its survival crafting juggernaut back with magic and a…
Klei Entertainment has announced Don't Starve Elsewhere, the next installment in its survival crafting series. The game introduces a jump button to the established formula and features the return of fan-favorite characters alongside new creatures. Don't Starve Elsewhere will be available on PC and can be wishlisted on Steam.
Hope you're hungry 'cause Don't Starve is back with a new co-op survival crafting adventure for Wilson…
Klei Entertainment revealed Don't Starve Elsewhere during the 2026 Triple-i Initiative Showcase. This new entry in the survival crafting series retains the multiplayer focus of Don't Starve Together while introducing new mechanics like verticality and exploration upgrades. The game will feature familiar characters such as Wilson, Willow, Wendy, and WX-78 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
One of Steam's most successful Pokémon-likes is doing a Palworld
Crema Games announced Temtem: Pioneers, an open-world survival crafting adventure featuring creature collection and battling, drawing comparisons to Palworld. The game will allow players to gather materials, craft equipment, build bases, and explore new biomes with their tameable creatures. Temtem: Pioneers is coming to PC via Steam and has launched a Kickstarter campaign.
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.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Lowers The Drawbridge To Dowdun Reach
Jagex has launched Dowdun Reach, a free content update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, its survival crafting game currently in Steam Early Access. The update introduces a new region, Ashenfall, a cursed fortress, new gameplay mechanics, and a new tier of Mithril gear. Dedicated servers are also now available, supporting up to six players.
Never Wither is a multiplayer survival crafting ARPG where players collect and control critters
Never Wither is a multiplayer survival crafting ARPG where players can collect, raise, and control creatures to farm, build, and fight. Developed by Geo Seed Games and published by Luckycalf, the game will feature a vast open world and custom servers. A three-day single-player test focusing on the opening region is scheduled for May 29th.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.
"Slay the Spire 2 is the obvious call" for March's biggest banger, Palworld publishing boss says, but "don't sleep" on this cute open-world survival game quietly crushing it on Steam
John Buckley, head of publishing at Pocketpair, recommends players check out the survival crafting game Blossom: The Seed of Life, which he believes is being overlooked amidst major releases like Slay the Spire 2 and Crimson Desert. While acknowledging Crimson Desert's janky controls, he praised it as a significant release for March.
V Rising Studio is Working on A New Game, “Our Most Ambitious Project Yet,” Set in the Same Universe
Stunlock Studios has announced that its next game is in development and will be set in the same universe as their survival-crafting action RPG, V Rising. This new project is described as the studio's most ambitious to date, exploring fresh ideas with a focus on greater depth, danger, and mystery. While V Rising will continue to receive balance changes and bug fixes, it will not receive further major content updates.
Survival-crafting colony sim Oceaneers washes up onto Early Access shores in April
The survival-crafting colony sim Oceaneers will launch into Early Access on April 13th. Developed by Oceaneers, the game features island hopping, raft construction, and survival mechanics in a flooded world. The developers plan to include the full story from day one and will continue to expand the game with community feedback.
The Last Caretaker Update 03: Curiosity Wakes Available Now
Channel37 has released Update 03: Curiosity Wakes for their sci-fi survival-crafting game, The Last Caretaker, now available in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This update introduces orbital contact with a Council of Humanity, new ocean threats like Ram Sharks and ArchAngels, allied support units, and expanded Caretaker customization options.
Palworld publishing boss thinks "we're a few years away" from a AAA survival crafting game, and he was "super excited" for the one Blizzard canceled
John Buckley, head of publishing for Palworld, believes AAA companies are a few years away from attempting another survival crafting game, but expects them to increasingly borrow elements from the genre. He expressed excitement for a potential AAA survival crafting title, referencing a canceled Blizzard project.
Pocketpair comms lead says Palworld 1.0 will be ‘the survival crafting game everyone always wanted’
Pocketpair's communications lead, John Buckley, stated that Palworld's 1.0 update aims to be the definitive survival crafting experience for all players. While details remain scarce, Buckley indicated the update will surprise players and improve the overall game flow, potentially including new features and content beyond the endgame.
Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 Featuring P5R’s Kasumi Yoshizawa
Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 is now available on PC and mobile, introducing the "Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc Part 1" event and featuring Kasumi Yoshizawa from Persona 5 Royal. The update includes new palaces, boss battles, and collaboration rewards from other SEGA titles during the SEGA Spring Sale.
Demos and Freebies
Oceaneers is a survival-crafting colony simulation game set in a flooded world with unstable islands. Players will build a colony, craft gear, design rafts, fend off sharks, and manage survivors on PC.
HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Launching June 18
Square Enix announced that the HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales will launch on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a story spanning four ages and various gameplay mechanics including item and accessory equipping. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming game releases and updates.
Survival-Crafting Colony Sim Oceaneers Entering Steam Early Access April 13
Barrel Smash Studios' survival-crafting colony sim Oceaneers will launch on Steam Early Access on April 13. The game tasks players with managing survivors in a flooded world of unstable islands, recruiting new members and protecting them from dangers. The developer stated that the full story will be available from day one, with plans to expand the game based on community feedback.
Craft, Float & Survive When Oceaneers Launches in Early Access this April
Barrel Smash Studios announced that their survival crafting colony-sim Oceaneers will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 13, 2026, for US$24.99. The game features building a colony, scavenging, crafting, and training survivors in a flooded world with unstable islands. A demo is also available on Steam.
The Last Caretaker Update 03: Curiosity Wakes Available Now
Channel37 has released Update 03: Curiosity Wakes for their sci-fi survival-crafting game, The Last Caretaker, which is available in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This update introduces orbital contact with the Council of Humanity, new ocean threats like Ram Sharks and Laser Sharks, allied support units, and expanded Caretaker customization options.
Palworld 1.0 is Going to Shock Players With How Much Content it Adds, Says Publishing Head
Pocketpair's publishing head John Buckley stated that Palworld's 1.0 release will significantly surprise players with its extensive content additions, aiming to be the ultimate survival crafting experience. While details remain secret, the update will polish nearly every aspect of the game, with a recommendation to start fresh due to substantial changes, though existing saves will be compatible with new end-game content.
