Grab your denim jacket and dust off those cassette tapes—Rockbeasts, the story-driven band management sim from Lichthund and Team17 Digital, just dropped its first gameplay reveal, and it’s as gritty, grungy, and gloriously 90s as you’d hope. This isn’t your average tour manager sim. Rockbeasts throws you into the high-stakes, low-budget world of dive bar gigs, sketchy promoters, and bandmates barely holding it together. From humble beginnings to headlining dreams, it’s up to you—the band’s manager—to decide whether to stick to the underground or sell your soul for a taste of rockstar glory. Oh, and yes—that is Iggy Pop voicing…
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Ever wanted to be the mastermind behind legendary weapons that change the course of history? Magic Forge Tycoon from Clever Trickster is about to let you do just that. Revealed as the studio’s second title, Magic Forge Tycoon is a casual fantasy management sim where your decisions as a blacksmith influence kingdoms, spark wars—or broker peace. The game is set to launch in January 2026 on PC, Mac, and Steam Deck. Crafting Isn’t Just About Gear—It’s About Power In Magic Forge Tycoon, you’re not just crafting swords and axes—you’re forging history. As the head of an astral forge, you’ll fulfill…
Calling all cozy game fans, literary daydreamers, and would-be booksellers — your dream seaside escape is almost here. Skystone Games and indie studio neoludic have officially announced that Tiny Bookshop, the narrative-driven management sim about selling stories and making connections, will launch on August 7, 2025, for PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam. Already charming critics and cozy gamers alike, Tiny Bookshop puts players in charge of a traveling book trailer set against the picturesque backdrop of Bookstonbury-by-the-Sea. You’ll stock shelves, personalize your pop-up shop, and build relationships with quirky townsfolk who are all looking for that perfect next read.…
Ever dreamed of running your own miniature wargaming store? Tabletop Game Shop Sim, the upcoming management sim from developer Knight Fever Games, gives players the chance to do just that when it launches on PC via Steam in 2025. The announcement was made during the Games Made in France showcase. In Tabletop Game Shop Sim, you’re not just a store owner—you’re a passionate member of the tabletop community, building a business around the hobby you love. From setting up shelving units to restocking hot items and adjusting prices to stay competitive, everything about running a real tabletop store is here,…
If you’ve ever wanted to cure the zombie apocalypse instead of just surviving it, Zombie Cure Lab might be your next obsession. Publisher Aerosoft and developer Thera Bytes are officially launching the full version of the base-building management sim on May 27, 2025, across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, both digitally and at retail. The game will be available for $29.99 USD. Not Just Another Zombie Game Unlike most post-apocalyptic games that revolve around mowing down the undead, Zombie Cure Lab flips the script. You’re not here to eliminate the zombie threat—you’re here to cure it. Set…
Dinosaur Polo Club, the award-winning studio behind the popular traffic management sims Mini Motorways and Mini Metro, which boast nearly 12 million combined players, is shedding light on their recently canceled project, code-named Magic School. The studio is using this moment to transparently share the learnings from the Magic School project, celebrate the hard work and creativity of the team, and provide insights into the game development process. Reflections on Magic School Though Magic School will never be released, Dinosaur Polo Club wants to highlight the efforts of the dedicated team behind it. The studio appreciates the varied talents of…
Hotel Galactic, a charming management sim inspired by Studio Ghibli, is set to make its live events debut at Gamescom 2024! Attendees can get hands-on with the game for the first time at booth B078 in Hall 10.1. The game’s Kickstarter campaign launched on July 9th and will run until July 30, 2024. Since its showcase at the June PC Game Show, Hotel Galactic has garnered 50,000 wishlists on Steam. The game revitalizes the management sim genre with its whimsical, Ghibli-inspired atmosphere. Players will take on a delightful restoration project to revive a rundown inn among the stars. Design luxurious…