Strategy fans looking for their next obsession may want to turn their attention to City States: Medieval, as the newly released Steam demo provides an early taste of the game’s layered approach to empire-building. Developed by Reverie World Studios in partnership with indie.io, the demo introduces players to a world where ambition, influence, and calculated decisions shape the path to dominance. At its core, City States: Medieval blends grand strategy with real-time elements, challenging players to grow their city-state through economic planning, political maneuvering, and carefully executed military campaigns. Success isn’t just about building armies—it’s about maintaining trade networks, managing…
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Kniv Studio has released a playable demo for STARDUST: Wish of Witch, giving players an early hands-on look at the studio’s upcoming turn-based strategy RPG. The demo is available now on Steam and showcases the game’s blend of tactical combat, narrative presentation, and detailed pixel-art visuals. Players can expect around one to one and a half hours of gameplay, designed to introduce the core mechanics that define the experience. Combat plays out on a grid-based battlefield, but STARDUST: Wish of Witch adds a modern twist through a card-based counter and combo system, encouraging thoughtful positioning and timing rather than simple…
Ghost Keeper is officially launching in Early Access on Steam on January 28, bringing a darker twist to strategy and puzzle gameplay. Following the release of its demo during Halloween 2025—which earned a generally positive 84% Steam review score—the developers are expanding the experience with a more polished and content-rich version of the game. The Early Access release will include seven controllable characters, six distinct Victorian-era locations, and a fully unlocked sandbox mode. The game will be available at a launch price of $12.99 USD. About Ghost Keeper In Ghost Keeper, players command a roster of ghosts, demons, and other…
Solo developer Ariano GAMES is set to release Craftlings, a strategy-driven resource management game inspired by classic ’90s problem-solving titles, on January 15. Ahead of launch, the game has already surpassed 140,000 wishlists, signaling strong interest from fans of thoughtful, systems-driven gameplay. At its core, Craftlings blends old-school strategy design with modern pixel art. Players command a growing settlement of Craftlings, assigning them tasks such as gathering resources, delivering materials, constructing buildings, and engaging in combat. As the settlement expands, these responsibilities become increasingly complex, pushing players to refine automation, manage production chains, and make efficiency-focused decisions. Progression is tied…
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…
Indie studio Jojo and the Castle of Blackwater team have something special for fans this week—and it’s more than just patch notes. To celebrate the ongoing Steam Summer Sale, the developers just dropped a short behind-the-scenes documentary that dives into how Castle of Blackwater came to life. From scrappy late-night design calls to building real friendships and hand-crafting the game’s unique aesthetic, the video offers a heartfelt look at the journey behind the game’s development. If you’re into indie dev stories and love a good underdog tale, it’s worth checking out. But that’s not all—last week, Castle of Blackwater launched…
If you’ve ever wanted to play as a magical pup in a roguelike full of enchanted dice, absurd enemies, and chaotic spell-slinging combos—DOG WITCH is barking up your tree. Developed by solo dev Heckmouse and published by Mystic Forge, DOG WITCH is a fast-paced, turn-based, dice-powered roguelike deckbuilder coming to Steam later this year. It blends quick, endlessly replayable runs with a healthy dose of strategic depth, cursed artifacts, and ridiculous enemies in a world that feels like Adventure Time had a magical accident with a D20. The Setup? A Dog. A Witch. A Magical Mess. In the bizarre world…
Following the EVIL GENIUS 2: WORLD DOMINATION debut trailer, the Rebellion henchmen have been up to further no-goodery! They’ve released a special developer commentary video, with the wicked aim of revealing the delicious secrets lurking within the E3 reveal trailer. The 13-minute video features Ash Tregay (Producer), Richard Edwards (Lead Designer) and Ian Pestridge (Art Lead). Like a supervillain giving their delightfully evil monologue, the commentary video goes into lots of detail about what to expect from the lair-building sequel. Evil Genius 2: World Domination launches on Steam next year.
It is time to rally your troops and prepare for war! In Tabletop Gods you play the role of a god vying for power. Gather your devout mortal followers and face-off against other players on desktop PC or in VR (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive or Windows Mixed Reality and soon in PSVR) as you lead your army across tabletop battlefields in frenetic, arcade-style strategic battles The Elder God has vanished! In the wake of her disappearance, war has erupted in the heavens! In a Tabletop Gods match, you have three rounds to achieve your goal of destroying more of your…