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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.
Hell's Paradise: Paradise Battle Launches Global Version for PC - GameHaunt
Good Smile Company has announced that Hell's Paradise: Paradise Battle will launch globally on Steam for PC in March 2026, following its Japanese release in late 2025. The turn-based squad tactics game adapts the popular dark fantasy manga and anime series, featuring original stories and voice acting from the anime cast.
Ex Sanguis Enters Steam Early Access on May 21
Ex Sanguis, a turn-based tactical roguelite from Lightbulb Crew, will launch on Steam Early Access on May 21. The game features timeline manipulation, environmental combat, and procedural missions. The developers plan for approximately six months of Early Access support, with potential for new content and modes.
Xenonauts 2 hits 1.0 after almost three years of early access and paves the way for mods galore
Xenonauts 2 has officially launched its 1.0 version after nearly three years in early access, bringing a host of improvements including reworked tactical maps, updated art, faster loading times, and enhanced enemy AI. Developer Goldhawk Interactive has also implemented significant technical work to enable modding support, with more tools to come.
Xenonauts 2 deploys into 1.0 today
The tactical strategy game Xenonauts 2 has officially left early access and launched its 1.0 build on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Goldhawk Interactive and published by Hooded Horse, the game features turn-based tactical battles, base building, and air combat against an alien invasion. The full release includes numerous improvements made during its early access period, which began in July 2023.
Indie Selects for April 2026: Big on Building, Strategy, and Action
The Indie Select Hub for April 2026 features a diverse collection of indie games across various genres, available on Xbox. Highlights include the beat 'em up Scott Pilgrim EX, the zombie shooter Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad, the tactical Showgunners, the city builder Laysara: Summit Kingdom, the puzzle game Bubblegum Galaxy, and the stealth tactics title Sumerian Six.
MENACE celebrates 250,000 copies sold with a new update
Hooded Horse and Overhype Studios announced that their sci-fi turn-based tactics game MENACE has surpassed 250,000 copies sold since its early access launch. A new update celebrates this milestone by adding new missions, rare loot, and the ability for infantry to cut through wire fences.
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos in June
NIS America has announced that R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, a turn-based tactics double remake, will launch on June 18th. The game has experienced a couple of delays prior to this confirmed release date.
Heroes, Arise – Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launches into early access
Hooded Horse, Unfrozen Studio, and Ubisoft announced that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will launch into PC Early Access on April 30, 2026, via Steam and the Microsoft Store (Game Preview). The game will also be available day one on PC Game Pass. This marks the first new entry in the series in over a decade, featuring strategic empire building, turn-based tactical battles, and RPG mechanics.
Vultures - Scavengers of Death Infects Steam this April 28
The tactical turn-based survival horror game Vultures - Scavengers of Death, developed by Team Vultures and published by Firesquid Games, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 28. Inspired by 90s classics like Resident Evil and Parasite Eve, the game features two agents with distinct abilities and requires careful tactical decision-making in turn-based combat.
Xenonauts 2 review: Good ol' fashioned strategic flip a coin & die
Xenonauts 2 by Goldhawk Interactive offers a classic turn-based strategy experience where smart planning and a bit of luck are crucial for success against a formidable alien threat. The game emphasizes strategic decision-making and tactical combat.
Star Wars Zero Company Studio Founder Says Call With Vince Zampella Led to Project’s Development
Bit Reactor studio founder Gregory Foertsch revealed that a call from Vince Zampella inspired the development of Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game set in the Star Wars universe. The game, officially unveiled in April 2025, is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with its story set between Episode 2 and Episode 3. Foertsch aimed to create a grittier atmosphere, drawing inspiration from Rogue One and The Clone Wars.
Star Wars Zero Company director has 'an axe to grind' with turn-based tactics, says fans don't have to settle for no story, crummy graphics, and clunky controls: 'Depth doesn't cost you elegance'
Greg Foertsch, creative director for Star Wars: Zero Company, believes turn-based tactics games should not compromise on story, graphics, or controls. He argues that depth in strategy games does not necessitate sacrificing visual fidelity or narrative immersion, challenging the notion that fans must settle for less.
'Early on in the 2000s, we got enamored with consoles and I think certain games didn't make the leap right:' Star Wars Zero Company's director has a theory about why old school PC gaming genres are back with a vengeance
Greg Foertsch, director of Star Wars Zero Company, theorizes that the resurgence of PC gaming genres like RTS and turn-based tactics is due to a difficult transition to consoles in the early 2000s. He believes that as more games successfully adapt to new platforms and embrace camera tools, innovation in these complex genres will continue to grow.
Fusing turn-based tactics and real-time action, Vaunted is a new strategy RPG from Starcraft creator James Phinney
Lost Lake Games and Hooded Horse have unveiled Vaunted, a new strategy RPG developed by James Phinney, known for his work on Starcraft. The game blends turn-based tactics with real-time action and follows three unreliable storytellers on a quest for riches.