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Shardpunk Arrives on Consoles March 26th
Shardpunk, a grid-based tactical game, will be released on consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on March 26th. The game features turn-based combat, resource management, and survival elements. Development for its sequel, Shardpunk 2, is also underway for a simultaneous PC and console release.
New ‘Kanata’-Update Brings Tons Of New Features And A New Archipelago To Sengoku Dynasty
The 'Kanata' update for Sengoku Dynasty is now available on PC and consoles, introducing a new subtropical archipelago with exotic flora, fauna, and organized pirates. The update also enhances gameplay with improved combat, spiritualism, crafting, and village progression, featuring a seven-tier bell tower system.
Ex-Overwatch Director's New Game Is Giving Off Red Dead Redemption Vibes
The Legend of California, an upcoming open-world Western game from former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan's Kintsugiyama studio, is set to launch in early access on PC later this year. Developed by Kintsugiyama and published by Dreamhaven, the game features survival, crafting, and building elements in a 19th-century California gold rush setting, playable solo or cooperatively.
Conan Exiles armor guide: weight classes, temperature resistance, and best armor sets
This guide for Conan Exiles details how armor functions, including its impact on damage reduction, mobility, and environmental survival. It breaks down the three armor weight classes (light, medium, heavy), explains temperature resistance for surviving extreme biomes, and discusses various armor bonuses and the best sets for PvE, PvP, and exploration.
Blockchain MMO EVE Frontier adds clone manufacturing, co-op base building, and zone changes March 11
CCP Games' blockchain MMO EVE Frontier has received a new update introducing clone manufacturing, allowing players to produce and enhance their character's skill-infused shells. The update also enhances cooperative base building with new turret types and network node contributions, alongside changes to orbital zones, enemy types, and spaceship controls.
SCP: Containment Breach Reborn – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
SCP: Containment Breach Reborn is a horror survival game where players take on the role of test subject D-9341, attempting to escape a secret facility filled with anomalous creatures and phenomena. The game features randomized layouts, items, and threats for unique playthroughs, and players can sign up for the beta.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Maximum Entertainment and Merge Games have announced that Smalland: Survive the Wilds will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. The game is described as a survival open-world adventure set on a tiny scale.
Hold the Line Underground: Subway Invasion Launches April 3
QH Studios and indie.io announced that Subway Invasion will launch on Steam on April 3, as part of the indie.io Franchise Sale. Players take on the role of a subway security guard defending a train from alien invaders using limited ammunition and environmental tactics.
Subnautica: Below Zero Lands on Mobile with Deep Vertical Content
Subnautica: Below Zero has launched on mobile platforms, bringing its underwater survival experience to Android devices for $9.99. The game features a new arctic setting on Planet 4546B, introducing new environments, creatures, and survival mechanics like managing cold temperatures. The mobile version includes a revamped interface, controller support, and Google Play Games achievements.
Morning Consolidation
A trailer has been released for Smalland: Survive the Wilds, announcing its upcoming launch on the Nintendo Switch. The game is a survival experience where players must navigate a world from the perspective of a small creature.
Endless Jungle Update Now Live for Sandbox Roguelite CleanFall
Indie studio Humanyoyo has released the Endless Jungle Update for their sandbox survival roguelite, CleanFall. The update includes a rebuilt Reaper's Palace, new jungle invasions, biome overhauls, a revamped perk system, and balance adjustments. The game is also available at a 35% discount during the Steam Tower Defense Fest.
Evening Consolidation
A trailer has been released for the Nintendo Switch version of the survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds. The announcement indicates the game will be available on the platform.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Maxmium Entertainment and Merge Games have announced that Smalland: Survive the Wilds will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This survival open-world adventure game features multiplayer, crafting, and creature taming in a miniature hazardous world.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds coming to Switch 2 this spring
Maximum Entertainment announced that the open-world multiplayer survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds will be released for the Nintendo Switch this spring. The game challenges players to survive in a vast world from the perspective of a small creature.
A.I.M. War Protocol – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
A.I.M. War Protocol is a new role-playing game with survival and action-simulation elements set on an alien planet. Players can explore the world in anti-gravity vehicles or mechs, customize combat vehicles and weapons, and experience a dynamic day-night cycle and weather system. Beta sign-ups are now open for the game, which is set in the universe of cult classics A.I.M. and A.I.M. 2.
Survive or die in pulp comic hell: “Pulp Action Shotgun” announced on Steam.
Independent developer Monitr has announced Pulp Action Shotgun, a round-based boomer shooter for PC. Players will face endless waves of enemies using only a shotgun, with recoil mechanics for mobility. The game blends pulp comic aesthetics with FPS gameplay and will feature comic-inspired levels and survival combat.
Pickmon is another Pokemon-like game adding Palworld-like survival exploration mechanics
Pickmon is a new survival exploration game that incorporates mechanics similar to Palworld, featuring creature collection and base building. Developed by PocketGame and published by NETWORKGO, the game is set in a deserted world with ancient civilizations and a shadowy organization. It will support online co-op and solo play, but a release date has not yet been announced.
Undead Defense TD: Announcement Trailer
Undead Defense TD is a new tower defense and strategy game where players build defenses against zombie hordes and expand their settlements. The game features endless hordes, upgradeable turrets and walls, and the discovery of hidden settlements.
BARDA launches today in Early Access during TurnBasedThursdayFest
Independent studio Mudita Games has launched BARDA, a chaotic inventory survival roguelike, into Early Access on Steam today as part of TurnBasedThursdayFest. The game challenges players to manage their backpack to survive and climb a procedurally generated mountain, dealing with survival conditions that physically disrupt inventory.
10 magnificent indies to check out in March 2026
This article highlights ten indie games scheduled for release in March 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The featured titles span multiple genres such as co-op combat, Metroidvania roguelites, hidden object adventures, survival horror, city building, and physics-based puzzle games.
