Survival Crafting
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Witchspire launches in Early Access on June 10
The survival crafting adventure game Witchspire is set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on June 10. The game will be available on the Steam platform in its early access phase.
Piratical Survival-Crafter Windrose Racks Up 500k Sales in Two Days
Kraken Express and Pocketpair announced that their piratical survival-crafter Windrose has sold 500,000 units in its first two days on Steam Early Access. The developers thanked players for their support and are preparing another hotfix update. The game is expected to remain in Early Access for 1.5 to 2.5 years.
Jagex to expand RuneScape: Dragonwilds into Asia-Pacific region
Jagex is expanding its survival crafting MMORPG RuneScape: Dragonwilds into the Asia-Pacific region later this year, with localization for Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. CEO Jon Bellamy stated this is the company's most significant international expansion, aiming to make RuneScape a truly global franchise. The game previously entered early access on Steam in April 2025 and expanded to Latin America in September.
Subnautica 2 is Seemingly No Longer Being Published by Krafton
Krafton is no longer listed as the publisher for Subnautica 2, with Unknown Worlds Entertainment now handling both development and publishing duties. This change follows a dispute over Krafton's premature announcement of the game's Early Access release window. Subnautica 2 is currently in development for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Palworld 1.0 is “Still in the Oven,” Says Pocketpair’s Head of Communications and Publishing
Pocketpair's Head of Communications and Publishing, John Buckley, stated that the 1.0 update for Palworld is still in development and not ready for release. He asked for patience from players, comparing the development process to baking and promising more information when the update is closer to completion. Buckley also discussed the game's potential as a definitive survival crafting experience and its post-launch content plans, suggesting it may not follow a decade-long update model like No Man's Sky.
Windrose Early Access Review So Far
Windrose is a survival crafting game that allows players to take to the high seas. The game features deep combat mechanics and is currently in Early Access.
Pokemon and Palworld Knockoff Pickmon Changes Name for "Lore" Reasons
The game Pickmon, noted for its similarities to Pokemon and Palworld, has been renamed Pickmos by developer Pocketgame. The developer claims the change is to better align with the game's lore and brand identity, suggesting the '-mos' suffix signifies a 'complete ecosystem' and 'grand cosmos'. Despite the name change for the game, the creatures within it remain called Pickmon, leading to some confusion. The article speculates the name change may be an attempt to avoid legal challenges from Nintendo and Pocketpair due to the game's striking similarities.
Windrose Early Access Preview: Pirate's Life For Me
Windrose is an upcoming pirate-themed survival crafting game that will launch in Early Access for PC on April 14th, 2026. While the game features satisfying crafting and ship customization, its combat system is described as dreadful and unbalanced, particularly in the early game. The author hopes for significant improvements to the combat to make the game a more enjoyable solo experience.
Island Survival Game Oceaneers is Out Now in Early Access on Steam
Barrel Smash Studios has released their survival crafting colony simulation game, Oceaneers, into Early Access on PC via Steam. The game is set in a flooded world where players must build and manage a colony on unstable islands, scavenge for resources, craft equipment, and explore to uncover lost technology. Oceaneers is available for US$24.99 with a demo also offered on Steam.
ESOTERIC Ebb and All Will Fall
This article provides previews for two games: Esoteric Ebb and All Will Fall. Esoteric Ebb is an RPG praised for its writing and worldbuilding, drawing comparisons to Disco Elysium. All Will Fall is a survival crafting game set on a collapsing ocean rig, noted for its unique physics but currently suffering from bugs in its Early Access launch.
Palworld dev wishes "nothing but the best" for new Temtem survival game and says Pocketpair "thought the trailer looked great," but he knows comparisons are inevitable
Pocketpair's communications head John Buckley expressed support for the newly announced survival game Temtem: Pioneers, acknowledging that comparisons to Palworld are inevitable. Buckley stated that the trailer looked great and wished the developers at Crema the best, while also noting that similarities are a natural part of the industry.
The Frontier Calls: Frontier Legends Unveils First Look at Town Building in New Trailer. New Demo Just Around the Corner!
Neojac Entertainment has released a new trailer for their upcoming survival-crafting action-adventure game, Frontier Legends, showcasing its town-building mechanics. A new demo for the game will be available on April 16th, with release date news expected soon. The trailer, narrated by Brendan Hunter, highlights resource gathering, building placement, and community management in a Wild West setting.
Pokemon-like MMO Temtem channels Palworld with new open-world survival crafting game Temtem: Pioneers
Developer Crema has announced Temtem: Pioneers, a new open-world survival crafting game that channels Palworld. The game will feature over 200 Temtem, new combat mechanics allowing up to three creatures on the field, and settlement building. Temtem: Pioneers is planned for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, with a Kickstarter campaign already underway.
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.
