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An Unannounced Worms Game Has Seemingly Leaked, and It Looks Like It's Returning to 3D
A new Worms game, potentially titled Worms Galactic Tactics, has seemingly leaked with screenshots and details suggesting a shift to a 3D, turn-based tactical format similar to XCOM. The game is reportedly codenamed Project Arrakis and is currently undergoing playtesting. While the source of the leak is considered unreliable, the presence of multiple screenshots lends credibility to the possibility of an official announcement soon, possibly around Summer Game Fest.
WE STOPPED MOVING FOR A FEW WEEKS AND ENTER THE CHRONOSPHERE IS NOW RELEASING ON MAY 25 INSTEAD
Developer Effort Star and publisher Joystick Ventures have delayed the Early Access release of their turn-based tactical bullet hell game, Enter the Chronosphere, from May 14 to May 25. This decision was made to avoid competing with the release of Subnautica 2, which also announced a May 14 date. The game will still launch on PC via Steam for $14.99.
Talking Point: Will These Upcoming Star Wars Games Make The Hyperspace Jump To Switch 2?
This article analyzes the likelihood of several upcoming Star Wars games releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2. While some titles like Star Wars Zero Company show promise, others like Star Wars: Eclipse and Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic face significant hurdles due to their demanding nature and development status. The piece also touches on the potential for ports of existing games like the Star Wars Jedi series.
Tyrant Tactics Announcement: Classic Turn-Based Tactical Action with a Mecha Twist
Vaporwave Studios has launched the Steam page for their upcoming turn-based tactical game, Tyrant Tactics. The game features pixel art, a focus on mechs called Tyrants, a narrative-driven single-player campaign, and multiplayer for up to four players. A public playtest is planned for the end of Summer 2026.
XCOM is getting a miniatures game from the company that brought Fallout to tabletop
Firaxis Games announced a new XCOM miniatures game for its 30th anniversary, developed by Modiphius. The reveal was made via a sparse website featuring the logo style of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, with further details on gameplay mechanics and scale yet to be released.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Storms Into Early Access With A Return To Strategy Royalty
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has launched in Early Access on PC via the Xbox Store and Steam, with a Day One release on Game Pass. The game focuses on classic turn-based tactical combat, empire management, and hero progression, featuring six distinct factions and over a hundred unique heroes. While currently PC-only, the developers at Unfrozen, published by Hooded Horse, plan to evolve the game with new content and balancing updates.
TOP DOWN BULLET HELL GAME WHERE TIME MOVES WHEN YOU MOVE… ENTER THE CHRONOSPHERE ENTERS EARLY ACCESS MAY 14
Enter the Chronosphere, a turn-based tactical bullet hell game developed by Effort Star and published by Joystick Ventures, will launch into Early Access on Steam for PC on May 14, 2026, priced at $14.99. The game features a unique 'move-when-you-move' mechanic where time only progresses when the player acts, offering strategic planning within intense bullet-hell scenarios across five distinct biomes with procedurally generated challenges.
Enter the Chronosphere launches in Early Access on May 14
The turn-based tactical bullet hell game Enter the Chronosphere is set to launch in Early Access for PC on May 14. The game combines strategic combat with intense projectile patterns.
Menace's first major early access update overhauls its least interesting faction and jettisons its reviled promotion tax system: 'We have done away with it'
Menace has received its first major early access update, "Redacted," which overhauls the Constructs faction and removes the disliked promotion tax system. The update also adjusts supply costs and introduces a new high-tier unit for the Constructs. The game is a turn-based tactics title developed by Overhype Studios.
Smash It Wild Review
Smash It Wild offers a unique blend of turn-based tactics and roguelike elements within a volleyball/dodgeball hybrid gameplay loop, featuring animal characters. While the game excels in its strategic depth and presentation once the mechanics click, it suffers from a steep learning curve due to a brief tutorial and some UI annoyances and bugs. The experience is currently short, lacking multiplayer or additional content to extend its longevity.
Shadow of the Road Reveals New Story Trailer Ahead of Launch | Invision Game Community
Shadow of the Road, a tactical RPG from Another Angle Games and Owlcat Games, has released a new story trailer showcasing its alternative 19th-century Japan setting, which blends historical conflict with supernatural elements and advanced technology. The game features turn-based tactical combat and a narrative driven by player choice, with a playable demo available on Steam for Windows PC.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is a strong comeback for a strategy RPG series with few modern competitors, though it could explain itself better
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era marks a return for the strategy RPG series, developed by Unfrozen with support from Ubisoft and Hooded Horse, and featuring series creator Jon Van Caneghem. While the game offers familiar gameplay mechanics and a bustling world, reviewers note that its presentation can be jarring and the interface could be clearer, particularly regarding combat depth and city management. Despite these criticisms, the game is seen as a promising comeback for a niche genre, with potential for deeper strategic play as players become more familiar with its systems.
Dash Dash Dead Revealed with New Trailer - A Running Man–inspired Turn-based Roguelite Where Hesitation is Death
Dash Dash Dead, a turn-based roguelite inspired by The Running Man, has been revealed by solo developer Virtual Void Studio and publisher Drillhounds. The game features fast-paced tactical combat with time pressure, where players combine items to create builds and face procedurally generated arenas, enemies, and bosses. It is set to launch on Steam this year.
Warhammer Classics Launches on Steam – 20+ Legendary Games Return | Invision Game Community
SNEG and Games Workshop have launched Warhammer Classics on Steam, bringing over 20 iconic Warhammer games back to PC with modern compatibility. This initiative focuses on game preservation, making titles like Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate accessible again. All updated games retain their original gameplay while running smoothly on current hardware, with limited-time launch discounts available.
Warhammer Classics Launches Today, Bringing Over a Dozen Iconic Titles Back to Steam.
SNEG and Games Workshop have launched Warhammer Classics on Steam, a label dedicated to preserving and re-releasing over 20 iconic Warhammer video games for modern PC hardware. The collection includes titles making their Steam debut and others returning to the digital storefront, all updated for compatibility and available with limited-time discounts.
Warhammer Classics announced, 20+ re-releases from 90s onward
Publisher SNEG and Games Workshop have announced Warhammer Classics, an initiative to re-release and preserve over two dozen classic Warhammer games from the 1990s onward. These titles, spanning genres like real-time strategy and shooters, are now available on Steam with updated compatibility for modern systems. The initiative aims to safeguard the legacy of these foundational Warhammer games for future generations.
This week in PC games: sci-fi shooter Pragmata, 2.5D platformer Replaced, and the most wishlisted game on Steam compete with illuminated manuscripts
This week in PC games features a variety of upcoming titles including the sci-fi shooter Pragmata and the 2.5D platformer Replaced. Other notable releases and demos include the survival game Oceaneers, the espionage RPG Moves of the Diamond Hand, and the pirate-themed Windrose. The article also highlights unique management games like Sintopia and Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts.
Xenonauts 2 review - a legally distinct XCOM 3
Xenonauts 2 is a turn-based tactics game that serves as a spiritual successor to the original X-COM, focusing on intense battles and strategic base management. While it excels as a homage with improved graphics and a challenging difficulty, it offers few new ideas and relies heavily on the random elements that defined the original.
Star Wars Zero Company’s Characters Will Have Friction, is “Not a Personal Fantasy Game”
Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor, will feature character friction and avoid a "chosen one" narrative, focusing instead on the team of operators. Narrative director Aaron Contreras stated it's a tactical strategy game about managing diverse personalities and dealing with moral ambiguity during the Clone Wars era. Studio founder Greg Foertsch highlighted Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games' courage in funding a new studio for a niche genre.
Star Wars Zero Company Studio Founder Says Respawn Entertainment, Lucasfilm Are to Thank
Greg Foertsch, founder of Bit Reactor, credits Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment for taking a chance on the niche turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company. Foertsch detailed how a call from Vince Zampella led to the project's inception. The game is set between Episode 2 and Episode 3 and is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S later this year.