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Prison Life Sim 2026 - Survival Will participate at Steam Next Fes on 15 June!
Prison Life Sim 2026 - Survival will feature a free playable demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22. The simulation game places players in a correctional facility where they must survive by managing routines, relationships, and making strategic decisions. The demo aims to gather player feedback for future development.
Smalland 2: Lost Realms Announced
Maximum Entertainment has announced Smalland 2: Lost Realms, a prequel to the miniaturized open-world co-op survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds. Further details about the upcoming title are expected soon.
HYPERSTRANGE Steam Publisher Sale blazing Alongside Heavy Metal Slasher “Slaughter Void” Launch and New Game Reveals
HYPERSTRANGE is holding a publisher sale on Steam, coinciding with the launch of their new heavy metal slasher game, Slaughter Void. The sale also features new game reveals and DLC releases, including Blood West's Scavengers DLC and the official reveal of Elderborn Vengeance. Upcoming titles like Bloodwoven, Raining Lead, Derelikt, and Jupiter Hell Classic were also showcased.
The Alters: Last Variable. Aid Jan Scientist in his tireless research in this new, robust, 20-hour-long story arc
The Alters: Last Variable, a new 20-hour DLC for the survival sci-fi game The Alters, is set to release on July 13th for PC and consoles. This expansion introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and terraforming features, focusing on the research efforts of Jan Scientist and his alters on a hostile planet.
Smalland 2: Lost Realms Revealed – The Tiny Survival Adventure Is Getting Bigger Than Ever
Maximum Entertainment has announced Smalland 2: Lost Realms, a prequel to the survival adventure Smalland: Survive the Wilds. Set to launch later this year on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for 2027, the game promises a larger world, deeper progression, and new traversal mechanics built with Unreal Engine 5. It will support up to 10-player co-op and features an enhanced creature taming system.
Kickstarted multiplayer sandbox Solarpunk launches today, announces arrival to Xbox Game Pass
The multiplayer airship-centered survival sandbox game Solarpunk, developed by Cyberwave and published by rokaplay, has launched today, June 8th. The game is available for purchase for $23 and will also be accessible on Xbox Game Pass, alongside its release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
State of Decay 3 playtests will expand this year ahead of 2027 release: "We are dying for players to come…
State of Decay 3 is slated for a 2027 release, with developer Undead Labs planning to expand alpha and beta playtests throughout the year. Creative director Kevin Patzelt expressed enthusiasm for player feedback, encouraging sign-ups on the official playtest website. The game will be available on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Dive Into the Depths in Grounded 2’s Into the Abyss Update
Grounded 2's 'Into the Abyss' update, launching August 11, introduces a large new area centered around the pond, allowing players to explore both above and below the water's surface. The update features new progression systems, challenges, and an amphibious Toe-biter Buggy for traversing land and water. Grounded 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, ASUS ROG Ally, Steam, and PlayStation 5, with options for Game Pass.
It's fine if the visitors to your theme park die in this sim: it's actually the whole point
My Cannibal Family is a new simulation game where players build a theme park to lure and kill visitors, harvesting their bodies to feed a family of mutants. The game, revealed at the Future Games Show, will be released in 2027 and supports co-op gameplay. Players can also use the park to get revenge on mobsters.
Solarpunk review – cosy and sustainable survival
Solarpunk is a cosy, open-world survival game that offers a sustainable and ecologically friendly approach to the genre. Players explore floating islands, craft tools, grow crops, and build bases at a relaxed pace, with optional co-op available. While it features some bugs and a leisurely progression that may not suit everyone, its admirable lack of hand-holding and unique atmosphere make it a compelling experience.
Into the Fire is a survival extraction game where the enemy is a volcano
Into the Fire, a new survival extraction game from Starward Industries, was showcased with a trailer during Summer Game Fest. Players must rescue survivors from a volcanic archipelago using specialized tools before lava and environmental hazards consume the islands. The game is set to release in Early Access on PC via Steam later this year.
Subnautica 2 – Hands-On with the Co-op Ocean Survival Hype
Subnautica 2 is now available in early access, offering a co-op survival experience focused on ocean exploration and base building. The game retains core mechanics from its predecessor but introduces non-lethal defense options and a cooperative multiplayer mode. While the developer aims to preserve vulnerability, the current defensive tools require refinement, though co-op gameplay is highlighted as a major strength.
Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend Showcases
Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous announcements for the Nintendo Switch, including a variety of indie titles and some ports of existing games. Showcases like Geoff Keighley's Opening Show, Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games Showcase, Wholesome Direct, and others revealed new games and DLC across multiple genres.
Valheim 1.0 arrives in September with the Deep North biome
The open-world survival game Valheim will officially leave Early Access on September 9th with its 1.0 update, introducing the new Deep North biome. This update will feature new enemies, crafting materials, food, and building options, along with a mysterious "massive structure" for end-game content. The release will also include full cross-play support across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox.
After over five years in early access, Valheim is finally graduating to version 1.0
Valheim will officially launch out of early access on September 9th, developer Iron Gate announced. The 1.0 release coincides with the final major update, The Deep North, and will be available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Linux, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, with cross-play supported across all platforms.
Valheim 1.0 släpps i september – även till PS5 och Switch 2
Valheim 1.0 is set to release on September 9th, introducing the new Deep North biome and full cross-platform play across PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The survival game, which has sold around 17 million copies since its early access launch in February 2021, will feature its largest environment yet with the icy Deep North.
Building, Surviving and Crafting as The Last Farmer!
The Last Farmer is an open-world survival game featuring building, crafting, and zombie elements. While the game offers a familiar genre experience, it did not particularly impress the reviewer, who is undecided about continuing to play. The article details initial gameplay experiences, including UI issues, lack of a tutorial, and early crafting and exploration.
Astro Colony, Running Out Of Oxygen Is Fatal. Mine, Craft and Build in Space!
Astro Colony is a crafting, building, open-world survival game set in space where running out of oxygen is fatal. The author found the game enjoyable despite initial struggles with understanding mechanics and small text. The game ran acceptably on PC after lowering graphics settings, and the core gameplay loop of mining, crafting, and building proved to be fun.
Valheim 1.0 release date announced, so prepare to ward off "ancient evils and lurking threats" in its treacherously icy final biome
Valheim's 1.0 release, scheduled for September 9th, will introduce the Deep North, a new icy biome filled with ancient threats. Developers Iron Gate Studios describe the region as a treacherous final frontier for the co-op Viking survival game. The update aims to provide a worthy conclusion to the Valheim journey.
Valheim receives Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Valheim is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 9, 2026, coinciding with the game's 1.0 release. This brutal exploration and survival game, inspired by Norse mythology, allows for 1-10 players to explore procedurally generated worlds, craft items, build bases, and battle monsters. A new trailer celebrating the release date news has also been released.
