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Palworld studio Pocketpair is publishing a new indie game that mixes Factorio-style automation, town building, and more…
Pocketpair, the developer behind Palworld, is publishing a new indie game called Clicky Islands developed by Karrot Games. This title combines town management, clicker mechanics, and Factorio-style automation. A demo is available on Steam, with the full release planned for later this year.
Emberville Sets October 27 Early Access Launch, Reveals Its Biggest Look Yet
Independent developer Cygnus Cross announced that Emberville will launch into Steam Early Access on October 27, 2026. The game combines action RPG combat with town-building elements, featuring a large cast of voice actors including Matthew Mercer, Jennifer English, and Doug Cockle. Players will explore the Vitromotus, gather resources, and rebuild a forgotten settlement.
Medieval town-building sim Noble Legacy ramps up the realism with a transformative survival update
The medieval colony simulation game Noble Legacy has received a major Survival Update, adding realistic elements such as hunger, warmth, energy, and hygiene management. This update, described as one of the largest since its early access launch, also expands the game world and introduces new survival mechanics that require players to start a new save in Kingdom Mode. Developer Studio 369 is also offering the Alaunt War Dog companion DLC for free to existing owners for a limited time.
Mythmatch coming to Nintendo Switch
Team Artichoke has announced that their Match-3 mythological puzzler, Mythmatch, will be released on the Nintendo Switch on July 7, 2026. The game features town-building mechanics, quests, and an anti-capitalist story where players help the goddess Artemis build a community in the mortal realm. It also includes challenges against Olympian gods and minigames.
Regions of Ruin: Runegate Review – The Value of Kinship
Regions of Ruin: Runegate is an expansion and refinement of the original action RPG, featuring improved character development and a more organic exploration experience. While combat can be clunky at times, the game offers a deep gameplay loop with town-building and resource management, presented in a detailed 2D pixel art style.
Western survivalbox Frontier Legends posts town building trailer ahead of this week’s demo
Neojac Entertainment has released a trailer showcasing the town-building mechanics in their upcoming Western survival game, Frontier Legends. A demo for the game is scheduled to launch this week, allowing players to experience the Wild West adventure firsthand.
Regions of Ruin: Runegate Review - Thinking with portals
Regions of Ruin: Runegate offers a charming pixel art style and a satisfying progression system, but suffers from a short, anticlimactic main story and a passive, tedious resource-gathering loop. While the combat has its moments and the skill tree allows for customization, numerous small annoyances and slow animations detract from the experience. The town-building aspect is visually gratifying but lacks strategic depth, relying heavily on background worker assignments.
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.
Animalkind Now Available in Steam Early Access
Uncommon Games' Animalkind has launched in Steam Early Access, allowing players to control a dog, cat, or raccoon in a post-apocalyptic world. The game blends town-building with multiplayer chaos, featuring ancient mechs, resource gathering, and community building. An introductory discount is available on Steam until April 6.
Mythmatch Released
Mythmatch, a town-building puzzle game featuring Match-3 elements, has been released on Steam for Windows and macOS. The game is developed by Team Artichoke and includes a playable demo.
New tactics RPG Never's End blends Final Fantasy with the turbulent spell combos of Divinity: Original Sin
Never's End is a new tactics RPG that blends the visual style of Final Fantasy Tactics with the complex spell combo mechanics found in Divinity: Original Sin. Players lead possessed villagers against undead hordes, utilizing a unique heat transfer system to manipulate the environment and create strategic advantages. The game also features town-building elements and a narrative where the player's actions might inadvertently make them the villain.
Regions of Ruin: Runegate is a pleasantly pixelly RPG about rebuilding a lost dwarven kingdom, and it’s out next month
Regions of Ruin: Runegate, an expanded sequel to Regions of Ruin, is set to release on April 14th, 2026. This singleplayer RPG features side-scrolling combat, resource gathering, and townbuilding as players work to rebuild a lost dwarven kingdom. The game offers a pixel-art aesthetic and various environments to explore.
Mechs Meet Cozy: Animalkind Sets March 30th for Open-World Co-Op Adventure
Uncommon Games announced that Animalkind will launch on PC via Steam Early Access on March 30th, 2026. The co-op open-world adventure game allows players to pilot mechs, gather resources, build a community, and recruit townsfolk. The developers plan to expand the game with community input during Early Access.
ANIMALKIND launches in Early Access on March 30
The open-world cooperative town-building adventure game ANIMALKIND is set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on March 30. The game focuses on building a community and managing resources in a shared world.
Pokémon Pokopia is the highest-rated Pokémon game since X/Y on Metacritic, and it's not even out on…
Pokémon Pokopia has achieved the highest Metacritic score in the series, with an 88 based on 59 reviews, surpassing Pokémon X/Y. Reviewer Josephine Watson praised its town-building and life simulation elements, noting its well-balanced gameplay loop and customization options. The game is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5.
