A Cosmic Twist on Creative Destruction

The Broken Beyond expands on the core sandbox formula by introducing a full space-themed campaign packed with new levels, block types, and gameplay mechanics. Players will need to master gravitational forces, orbital movement, and atmospheric entry while constructing spacecraft designed for both exploration and large-scale destruction.

The expansion also adds a massive moon-inspired sandbox environment where builders can test their creations, launch into orbit, and experiment with the dangers of low-gravity engineering.

New Tools for Interplanetary Mayhem

Among the biggest additions are specialized blocks built for propulsion and control, alongside a brand-new fuel system that reshapes how machines operate in space. Expect spherical worlds, unusual gravity fields, and physics-driven challenges that push creativity in entirely new directions.

Multiplayer returns as well, letting players clash with friends in low-gravity arenas, design custom levels with the in-game editor, and unleash chaos across alien star systems.

“A Medieval Space Program”

Project Lead Daniel Schmidt explained the team’s vision, noting that while plenty of space games already exist, Spiderling wanted to deliver something distinct. The expansion blends Besiege’s medieval engineering style with cosmic inspiration pulled from figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Jules Verne — even channeling a bit of “Space-Ork” energy.

The result? Think ramshackle ships assembled from wood, bolts, and rocket boosters — a medieval space program powered by imagination.

A Builder That Keeps Evolving

Since its full release in 2020, Besiege has remained a standout in the builder genre, thanks to its intuitive construction system and nearly limitless creative possibilities. Players have long enjoyed crafting elaborate war machines to topple castles, wipe out armies, and conquer sprawling campaign maps. With more than 70 blocks and robust multiplayer options, the game continues to attract engineers eager to test the limits of physics.

Besiege: The Broken Beyond will be available as a standalone expansion for existing players, while newcomers can grab a bundle that includes the base game.

Chinese developer Seed Lab has shared fresh details about its upcoming anime-inspired life sim Starsand Island, heading to PC and consoles in late 2025. At this year’s BitSummit expo, the team offered a deeper look into the game’s open-ended exploration, detailed character customization, and all the whimsical ways you’ll be able to get around—and who you can bring along for the ride.

Roll, Ride, Drive, or Glide Across a Gorgeous Island Landscape

Starsand Island gives players full freedom to explore a lush world packed with color, charm, and personality. You won’t just be walking—you’ll be zooming around on skateboards, rollerblades, scooters (yes, even ones with sidecars), cars, and even paragliders. And if that wasn’t enough, amphibious vehicles will let you seamlessly cruise from land to sea without missing a beat.

Whether you’re soaring above the treetops or cruising through the surf, exploration is a central part of the experience—and you don’t have to do it alone. Bring your NPC friends, pets, or even real-life players into the mix thanks to multiplayer support, and capture your memories along the way with the built-in photo mode.

Customization That Goes Beyond the Basics

Seed Lab is putting serious emphasis on personalization. Vehicles can be tricked out with new paint jobs, decals, rims, and interior styles—and yes, you can customize your scooter too. Character creation is equally robust, offering a wide range of facial features, skin tones, makeup options, and hairstyles, plus an expansive wardrobe for creating the ultimate island-ready look.

And that’s just the beginning—more customization options and social features are planned for post-launch updates.

A Life Sim with Heart

According to Creative Director Richardo Wang, Starsand Island is more than just a game—it’s a digital escape built with relaxation, joy, and player freedom at its core.

“Whether you love socializing, adventuring, or simply enjoying a laid-back lifestyle, there’s warmth and happiness waiting for you here,” Wang says. “This island embodies our vision of an ideal life.”

Technical Director Goltan Gao adds,

“We want players to be the true stars of their story… with full control over how they look, how they explore, and who they share their journey with.”

What Is Starsand Island?

It’s a cozy island getaway where players can fish, explore mystical forests, hang out with cats, dogs, and capybaras, and soak in the slower pace of a coastal paradise dubbed the “Star of the Deep Sea.” It’s equal parts tranquil life sim and expressive sandbox, with a multiplayer twist.

Whether you’re looking to build your dream island life, chill with friends, or customize every inch of your world, Starsand Island is shaping up to be a heartfelt, creative, and stylish escape from the daily grind.

Keep an eye out for more updates as Seed Lab continues to roll out new info in the lead-up to launch.

Block Factory, the charming and cozy building game from developer OverPowered Team and publisher Shiro Unlimited (Northgard, Wartales, Dune: Spice Wars), is officially available on PC via Steam—and it’s bringing soothing vibes, colorful blocks, and stress-free creativity with it.

If you’ve ever wanted the satisfying brain tickle of a factory sim without the spreadsheets and sweat, Block Factory is your perfect comfort game. You’ll craft everything from red pandas to racing cars using an arsenal of delightful machines that snap, glue, cut, and paint blocks into intricate 3D figurines. All at your own pace.

Chill Automation for Creative Souls

Don’t expect high-stakes timers or pressure to min-max. Block Factory is all about taking your time and enjoying the process. Across 24 thoughtfully designed stages, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the block-based workflow—each level introducing new machines and mechanics to help refine your creations.

From there, you’re free to jump into Creative Mode, where the only limit is your imagination. Design your own custom figurines, build intricate production lines, and share your masterpieces with the community thanks to full Steam Workshop support.

Key Features:

• Build Figurines Step by Step: Cut, stack, glue, and paint bricks into detailed 3D creations using modular machinery.

• Creative Mode: Go wild with custom designs and experiment with complex workflows.

• 24 Calming Stages: Learn the core mechanics of automation through relaxing, replayable levels.

• Steam Workshop Support: Share your favorite builds and browse the community’s creations.

• Themed Dioramas: Show off your completed builds in evolving scenes like cozy ships, cute animals, and more.

• Multi-language Support: Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Galician, Russian, Italian, and Simplified Chinese

“We love automation games, and with Block Factory, we wanted to create one that welcomes all players and inspires their creativity,” said Pablo López, Co-Founder and Designer at OverPowered Team. “We can’t wait to see what players create in Creative Mode.”

Block Factory is available now on Steam for $9.99 | £8.50 | €9.99, with a 10% discount during launch week. Whether you’re an automation veteran or a creative newcomer, this is one cozy sim worth stacking your schedule around.

Grab the game on Steam and get building—one block at a time.

If you’ve ever dreamed of crafting the purr-fect city for a bunch of bouncy, happy cats without the pressure of resource management, time limits, or budgets, this might just be your new comfort game.

What Is Kity Builder?

Kity Builder drops players into a vibrant island sandbox where your mission is simple: build cozy towns for your fuzzy feline friends and explore every nook and cranny of this delightfully animated world. Each building isn’t just for show — they’re interactive toys too. Climb, bounce, and launch yourself across the island using your own architecture as a springboard for discovery.

There’s no rush, no objectives forcing your paw — just you, your creativity, and a growing population of lovable “kitizens” who are more than happy to lounge around in whatever whimsical structures you design.

Paws-itively Packed With Features:

• Build colorful cat settlements across beautifully themed islands

• Unlock new structures using collectible “blue(paw)prints”

• Use buildings to bounce, climb, and explore every corner of the sandbox

• Hang out with quirky characters like Mayor Mewyor and other meowgical locals

• No timers, no resources, no stress — just chill, build, and play your way

• Did we mention the endless cat puns? It’s a claw-some time.

Whether you’re in it for the exploration, the cozy vibes, or just to see how many cat puns one game can squeeze in, Kity Builder delivers a uniquely paw-sitive experience. It’s a laid-back, joyful ride tailor-made for gamers who want to get creative without the pressure of traditional sim mechanics.

Ready to start your kitty city? Kity Builder is available now on Steam. Grab it, stretch your paws, and get building!

A City-Building Game Like No Other
After two years in development, ShantyTown introduces a fresh take on city-building, blending artistic expression with strategic construction. Players will design bustling neighborhoods in unique settings—imagine a floating tea shop at a ferry terminal, a lively street market inside an industrial pipeline, or a serene mountaintop bathhouse. Each location is a blank canvas, with a carefully curated selection of objects to place, stack, and arrange.

But ShantyTown isn’t just about aesthetics. With each new build, the city evolves, revealing the hidden essence of each district. Whether you’re transforming a forgotten alleyway into a neon-lit cultural hotspot or turning an abandoned dock into a thriving nightlife district, every creation adds to the growing urban tapestry.

Gameplay Features

• Build the Unexpected – Shape vibrant cityscapes in a world where buildings, decor, and functional upgrades appear three at a time, challenging you to think creatively.
• Explore & Transform – Each location has its own story, unfolding as you build. No rigid win conditions—just pure creative freedom!
• Capture & Share – Document your creations in your personal ShantyTown dossier, then move on to your next masterpiece.
• Atmospheric Soundtrack – The world comes alive with an adaptive score from vaporwave artist Macroblank, evolving as your city grows.

Join the Steam Playtest Now!
Eager to start building? A ShantyTown public playtest is available on Steam now! Sign up to be among the first to create your dream urban landscapes.

Wishlist ShantyTown on Steam and get ready for a one-of-a-kind, cozy city-building adventure when it launches in Q4 2025.

A Return to Woanope – But Something’s Not Quite Right
Step back into the quirky world of Woanope as Flux Dabes, a space trucker with a history of tackling intergalactic chaos. Your much-needed vacation takes a nosedive (literally) when a mysterious explosion sends you careening back to the planet. Woanope’s vibrant biomes are brimming with bizarre creatures, dangerous foes, and plenty of surprises.

Craft, Build, and Befriend in a Wild Galaxy
From battling alien wildlife to befriending unique creatures, Crashlands 2 is packed with activities for adventurers of all kinds. Explore three dynamic biomes, fish for crazy, weaponized sea creatures, and gather resources to craft gadgets, traps, and weapons. After a hard day’s work, kick back and build your dream galactic home filled with pets, trophies, and quirky decorations.

But there’s more to Woanope than meets the eye. Team up with unforgettable characters like Grandmammy, tinkerer Kleewik, and the enigmatic Quadropi of the Fifth Arm to uncover the truth behind the planet’s strange happenings. Can you unite Woanope’s factions and restore balance?

Bigger, Better, and Worth the Wait

According to Adam Coster, CEO of Butterscotch Shenanigans:

“Since the moment we launched the original Crashlands, we’ve been wanting to come back for round two. But we wanted it to be bigger and better in every way… So many people have told us the original was an important part of their childhood, and now we get to bring them a Crashlands 2 that’s grown up as much as they have!”

Get Ready to Explore!
Crashlands 2 launches on April 10, 2025, for $24.99, with localizations in English, French, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (LATAM), Chinese (Simplified), and Japanese. Want in early? Apply for the pre-launch closed beta and get a sneak peek at the action.

Stay connected with Butterscotch Shenanigans for the latest updates by following them on Bluesky, Twitter/X, and Facebook. Don’t forget to join their Discord community to chat with fellow fans and share your adventures!

Set in the dark fantasy city of Eren Keep, Bladesong casts you as a master swordsmith in a world teetering on the edge of chaos. With a suite of cutting-edge tools, you’ll forge and customize swords with incredible detail. But your craft isn’t just about the art of the blade—it’s about the role your creations play in a city where every weapon can shift the balance of power. Outside the gates, a desolate wasteland drives desperate souls to seek refuge. Inside, the Masked King’s oppressive reign forces life to persist under a shroud of danger.

Bladesong has already captured the imagination of the indie gaming world, winning the Digital Vikings Innovation Award 2024 and securing a finalist spot at the GDWC Summer 2024 Innovation Awards. This unique experience also shone at Tiny Teams 2024 and OTK Winter Games Expo 2024, where its potential was celebrated by gamers and critics alike.

Stuart Morton, Publishing Director at Mythwright, shared his excitement:

“Bladesong is already proving a hit with sword lovers and fantasy gamers everywhere. We are overjoyed to work with the SUN AND SERPENT team on bringing this one-of-a-kind game to its people.”

David Kuri, founder of SUN AND SERPENT creations, added:

“Bladesong has already sparked a flame with sword enthusiasts around the world, and we couldn’t be more thankful! As we relentlessly hammer on to make Bladesong the best it can be, we are excited for playtesters to be part of this journey.”

The exclusive playtest runs from December 4th to December 13th, giving early players a chance to explore the game’s unmatched swordmaking mechanics and the beginnings of its captivating campaign. Feedback is highly encouraged, and players can join the growing Bladesong community on Discord.

Mark your calendars—Bladesong arrives on Windows PC via Steam in 2025. Add it to your Wishlist now and follow the journey on TikTok, Bluesky, Twitter/X, and Instagram. Ready your hammer and anvil; the forge awaits!