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Theme park visitors riding a rollercoaster in Planet Coaster 2
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Planet Coaster 2 Roadmap for Spring Includes New Rides and More

Frontier has released a brand new Planet Coaster 2 roadmap for spring, and it's promising new rides, gameplay improvements, and more for the theme park management sim. In a post on Steam, Frontier…

January 14, 2025 | 10:54 EST

Tiger Woods watching for his ball in PGA Tour 2K25
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PGA Tour 2K25 Release Date Revealed for February

2K has announced the release date for its upcoming golfing sim PGA Tour 2K25, as well as some of the new content you can expect if you pick it up. Per an official announcement post, the game, which…

January 14, 2025 | 09:53 EST

The player spraying down Gromit's kennel in the PowerWash Simulator Wallace & Gromit DLC
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PowerWash Simulator Wallace & Gromit DLC Takes You to West Wallaby Street

Square Enix and FuturLab have revealed a brand new PowerWash Simulator crossover DLC, and this time around, it's beloved Aardman animation Wallace & Gromit's time to shine. As revealed in a…

January 9, 2025 | 10:33 EST

Dwarves exploring the depths in artwork for Dwarf Fortress
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Dwarf Fortress Adventure Mode Lands Later This Month, Beta 28 Out Now

Developer Bay 12 Games and publisher Kitfox Games have announced that the Dwarf Fortress Adventure Mode will be launching out of beta later this month. In an update on Steam, Bay 12's Tarn Adams and…

January 8, 2025 | 09:12 EST

Recette standing in her item shop in Recettear HD, a remaster of the original game
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Item Shop Management Sim Recettear Is Getting an HD Remaster Next Year

EasyGameStation has announced Recettear HD, a remastered version of the cult classic 2007 item shop management sim that's coming next year. Right now, we don't know a lot about the project. In an…

December 30, 2024 | 09:55 EST

Four characters riding horses in Stardew Valley
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Stardew Valley Sales Have Now Passed the 40m Mark

Smash hit indie farming sim Stardew Valley is somehow continuing its meteoric ascent despite the fact that it's almost nine years old, at least if its latest sales figures are anything to go by.…

December 30, 2024 | 09:32 EST

A creepy hooded figure reaching its hand towards the camera in Pathologic 3: Quarantine, a free prelude that's "not quite" a demo
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Pathologic 3: Quarantine Coming in 2025, "Not Quite" a Demo

Developer Ice-Pick Lodge and publisher HypeTrain Digital have announced Pathologic 3: Quarantine, a sort of prologue episode for the main game that you'll be able to play for free next year. In an…

December 20, 2024 | 10:09 EST

An astronaut floating towards a large red spaceship in Space Engineers 2
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Space Engineers 2 Early Access Release Date and First Full Trailer Revealed

Developer and publisher Keen Software House has announced the Space Engineers 2 Early Access release date, as well as unveiling the game's first full trailer in anticipation of that date. Space…

December 20, 2024 | 08:14 EST

The logo for Space Engineers 2 in front of a backdrop of a space facility being built in an alpha version of the game
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Space Engineers 2 Announced, Release Date Coming Next Week

Keen Software House (not to be confused with Enshrouded developer Keen Games) has revealed Space Engineers 2, a sequel to the popular space sandbox building sim Space Engineers. The game was…

December 10, 2024 | 11:05 EST

Will running across a bridge in artwork for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Comes to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S Next Year

Publisher 11 bit studios and developer Digital Sun have announced Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, a sequel to the 2018 action roguelite-slash-shop management sim Moonlighter. Due to hit PC and…

December 5, 2024 | 05:00 EST

A ship in a hangar in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Funding Passes $750m Amid Layoff Rumors

Crowdfunding for space sim Star Citizen has passed yet another mammoth milestone, but rumors are flying that suggest things may not be rosy at developer Cloud Imperium Games. A quick look at Star…

November 29, 2024 | 09:57 EST

Dave and two of his friends looking triumphant in artwork for Dave the Diver
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Dave the Diver Sales Top 5m

Developer and publisher Mintrocket has announced that Dave the Diver sales have crossed another big milestone, further cementing the diving adventure's popularity. In a post on social media platform…

November 29, 2024 | 08:49 EST

Obtaining an Ancient Book on the Farm.
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All Luma Island Ancient Book Locations

Our Luma Island Ancient Book Guide will go over where to find each of these collectables scattered across the island, and the rewards for doing so. Find Ancient Books Around Luma Island When…

November 23, 2024 | 06:26 EST

A plane on the ground in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Server Issues Lead to Extremely Negative Steam Reviews

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is being hit with extremely negative reviews on Steam after seemingly launching with extensive server issues, with users pointing to server loops, excessive loading…

November 20, 2024 | 09:41 EST

Standing in a pen full of Luma on the Farm.
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Luma Island Luma Guide

Our Luma Island Luma Guide will go over what these mysterious creatures do, and where you can find each across the game's maps. How Lumas Work Luma in Luma Island are a collection of 15 different…

November 20, 2024 | 07:48 EST

Standing next to a Jewelrycrafter's Workbench on the Farm.
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Luma Island Jewelrycrafter Guide

Our Luma Island Jewelrycrafter Guide will go over this counterpart to the Blacksmith Profession, including where to get each of the gems you need. How to Make Jewelry Jewelrycrafter in Luma…

November 20, 2024 | 06:10 EST

Standing next to a black and gold treasure chest on the beach with a dog.
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Luma Island Treasure Hunter Guide

Our Luma Island Treasure Hunter Guide will go over how this profession works, including how to obtain materials via gathering and fishing. Treasure Hunting Treasure Hunter in Luma Island is a 1-…

November 20, 2024 | 05:37 EST

Standing next to 6 Brewer casks on the farm.
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Luma Island Brewer Guide

Our Luma Island Brewer Guide will go over this drink counterpart to Cook, going over some of its quirks and things to keep in mind. How to Brew Brewer in Luma Island is a 1-star profession that…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Player standing on some crops next to trees, while a sprinkler waters plants behind.
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Luma Island Farming Guide

Our Luma Island Farming Guide will go over how to start building up your farm, including which crops and animals you can buy. Quicklinks: Basics | Crop Management | Crops | Animals How to Farm…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Standing on the farm next to multiple stoves
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Luma Island Cook Guide

Our Luma Island Cook Guide will go over how to become the ultimate chef, including how to get ingredients and what you'll need for each tier. How to Cook Cook in Luma Island is one one of two…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Luma Island Jungle offerings temple
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Luma Island Review - Indiana Jones Meets Stardew Valley

Luma Island is an RPG simulation adventure game from Feel Free Games. It has multiple professions or side quests you can choose to follow, a town that needs repairing after a natural disaster, and an…

November 20, 2024 | 05:00 EST

Standing in the mines next to a torch.
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Luma Island Mining Guide

Our Luma Island Mining Guide will go over how you can start obtaining ore, along with some of the hazards you'll face along the way. How to Get Ore and Gems Mining in Luma Island is a key part of…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Character standing with a pickaxe next to a crafting station and the mines.
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Luma Island Blacksmith Guide

Our Luma Island Blacksmith Guide will go over how this metalcrafting profession works, including what you'll need for each crafting recipe. Blacksmith in Luma Island is a 2-star difficulty…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

A farmer driving a vehicle through a field filled with water in Farming Simulator 25
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Farming Simulator 25 Sales Hit 2 Million in Just One Week

Giants Software has revealed that Farming Simulator 25 hit a very impressive sales milestone within its first week on release, demonstrating (if demonstration were truly needed) the staying power of…

November 19, 2024 | 09:50 EST

Game devs sitting at their desks in the free game GameMaker 25th Anniversary
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GameMaker 25th Anniversary Celebrations Include Free Steam Game

Game creation engine GameMaker is 25 years old today, and to celebrate, the software suite's developers have released a free game that you can play on Steam right now. As you might expect, GameMaker…

November 15, 2024 | 10:30 EST

Theme park attendees screaming as they ride a roller coaster in Planet Coaster 2
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First Planet Coaster 2 Update Promises to Add Edge Scrolling and More

Frontier Developments has announced the first major Planet Coaster 2 update, which is set to arrive in December. It'll bring some pretty essential features that were missing from the game at launch…

November 12, 2024 | 08:41 EST

Luma Island - A Player's Home With Animals and Crafting Stations
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Luma Island

Luma Island is a magical world where you can build your dream farm, master professions, and explore hidden treasures. Embark on solo or multiplayer adventures, solve puzzles, and help the locals.…

November 11, 2024 | 01:04 EST

Two characters taking a selfie on a boardwalk in life sim inZoi
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Sims-Like Life Sim inZoi Gets Early Access Release Date for Next Year

Krafton has announced the Early Access release date for its upcoming life sim inZoi, but there's some bad news if you were hoping for the game to launch in 2024. In a message on the game's official…

November 7, 2024 | 08:56 EST

A shot of Dean Hall's "Kerbal Space Program killer" KSA next to a satellite in Kerbal Space Program 2
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DayZ Creator Reveals "Kerbal Space Program Killer" KSA

DayZ creator and RocketWerkz head Dean Hall has announced he and his team are working on a "Kerbal Space Program killer" by the name of KSA, or Kitten Space Academy. Announcing the game on X (…

November 1, 2024 | 10:39 EDT

A bored-looking devil receptionist dealing with a queue of damned souls in Sintopia
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Team17's Sintopia Lets You Manage Your Own Bureaucratic Hell

Developer Piraknights and publisher Team17 have announced Sintopia, a management sim in which you must oversee a nightmarishly bureaucratic vision of Hell. In a press release, Team17 and Piraknights…

October 30, 2024 | 02:00 EDT

Artwork for Doloc Town, which depicts its main character standing in a 2D post-apocalyptic wasteland strewn with road signs and other debris
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Doloc Town Is a Pixel Art Farming Sim With a Platforming Twist

Developer RedSaw Games and publisher Logoi have announced Doloc Town, a cozy pixel art farming sim with a spicy bullet hell and platforming twist, and you can check it out on Steam now. In a press…

October 29, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Artwork for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, together with two smartphones depicting the game being played
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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Offline Version Arrives in December

Nintendo has announced the release date for the offline version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, as well as a ton of other details regarding how the game will work once its servers are turned off.…

October 28, 2024 | 09:19 EDT

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Cattle Country Preview - A Tootin' Time

Farming (or in this case, ranching) simulators are a dime a dozen now, and Cattle Country doesn’t quite do enough to stand out in the nearly oversaturated genre despite doing a few things pretty well…

October 25, 2024 | 05:06 EDT

A bustling and busy factory in the Factorio: Space Age DLC
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Factorio: Space Age DLC Sales Reach 400k in Less Than a Week

Factorio: Space Age has reached a pretty impressive sales milestone despite being on release for less than a week, developer Wube Software has revealed. In the latest Friday Facts Factorio blog post…

October 25, 2024 | 09:18 EDT

Dave the Diver alongside characters from Balatro, Potion Craft, and more in key art for the game's new collaboration update
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Big Dave the Diver Collaboration Update Adds Crossovers with Balatro, Potion Craft, and More

A major new Dave the Diver update has arrived, and this one's themed around some pretty big indie collaborations, but it's got plenty to offer in addition to those crossovers as well. These…

October 24, 2024 | 08:47 EDT

The cast of My Time at Evershine standing in a field
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My Time at Evershine Skipping Early Access as Kickstarter Funds Reach $2.5m

Pathea Games has announced that it's skipping an Early Access phase for My Time at Evershine and going straight to a full release thanks to the staggering sum of money the game has raised via…

October 23, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

The player with some kind of eldritch Lovecraftian headgear on while a jellyfish floats in the background in the No Man's Sky The Cursed Expedition update
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No Man's Sky The Cursed Expedition Offers Spooky Vibes for Halloween

Hello Games has released a brand new No Man's Sky Expedition, and if you felt like last month's update was a little too sedate for your tastes, then this one is definitely for you. Back in September…

October 23, 2024 | 09:46 EDT

A Sim reaching out to a ghost dog in the new The Sims 4 update
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Massive The Sims 4 Update Paves the Way for Life and Death Expansion

EA has released a massive new The Sims 4 update ahead of a new expansion that's due to arrive next week, and the update brings lots of new spooky goodies including new death reactions, ghost creation…

October 23, 2024 | 09:02 EDT

A team celebrating a win at the UEFA Super Cup in Football Manager 24
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Football Manager 24 Won't Get a 2024/25 Data Update Ahead of FM25

Sports Interactive and Sega have announced that there won't be a Football Manager 24 data update for the 2024/25 season ahead of the release of Football Manager 25. In a message on X (formerly…

October 22, 2024 | 11:29 EDT

Image of your farm in Cattle Country
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Cattle Country

Cattle Country is a wholesome Western adventure game that offers a blend of simulation and role-playing elements. Players will manage their own ranch, engage in activities like mining, fishing,…

October 21, 2024 | 01:42 EDT

A factory taking off into space on rockets in the Factorio: Space Age DLC
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Factorio Player Count Skyrockets Thanks to 2.0 Update and Space Age DLC

Factorio's long-awaited Space Age DLC launches today, as does its 2.0 update, and the two releases together appear to have resulted in a massive player count spike for the factory-building sim. The …

October 21, 2024 | 09:15 EDT

The player looking out over a facility on Humble in The Planet Crafter's Planet Humble DLC
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The Planet Crafter Planet Humble DLC Update Released to Address Feedback

Miju Games has released a brand new update for The Planet Crafter's Planet Humble DLC, and the update is intended to address "most of the things" suggested by players as improvements. Planet Humble …

October 16, 2024 | 10:29 EDT

The Planet Crafter Planet Humble Map Guide - Cover Image Planet Humble Map at an Angle
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The Planet Crafter Planet Humble Map Guide

In this guide, we'll show you the full The Planet Crafter Planet Humble map and give you coordinates for points of interest and mining the rarer ores. The new map for The Planet Crafter's first DLC…

October 13, 2024 | 03:43 EDT

The Planet Crafter Ore Crusher Guide - Cover Image All Three Ore Crushes on Planet Humble
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The Planet Crafter Ore Crusher Guide

This guide explains how The Planet Crafter Ore Crusher works and how you can use it to get useful ores in the new Planet Humble DLC. The first major The Planet Crafter DLC has a lot in common with…

October 14, 2024 | 12:34 EDT

The Planet Crafter Planet Humble Guide - Cover Image Looking at the Surface of Planet Humble
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The Planet Crafter Planet Humble DLC World Explained

In this guide, we'll give you a crash course on The Planet Crafter Planet Humble DLC and how this new world is different from the base game. The Planet Crafter has been out of early access for quite…

October 13, 2024 | 03:40 EDT

A truck and a car driving past an iconic building (which looks like the Old Governor's Mansion) in the American Truck Simulator DLC state Louisiana
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Next American Truck Simulator DLC State Revealed

SCS Software has revealed the next American Truck Simulator DLC state, and if you're a fan of truckin' in the South, then this one's for you. Per a Steam post, the next major project for SCS…

October 10, 2024 | 11:20 EDT

A manager standing and looking out over the pitch in Football Manager 25
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Football Manager 25 Delayed to Next Year After "Difficult Development Cycle"

Sega and developer Sports Interactive have announced a Football Manager 25 delay, with the management sim now due to launch for PC and consoles in March next year. In a blog post explaining the…

October 10, 2024 | 10:51 EDT

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Amber Isle Review - A Colossal Close Hit

Who knew that the answer to ultimate relaxation was building a shop and rebuilding an island entirely made up of cute dinosaurs? Amber Isle lets you do just that, combining adorable aesthetics with…

October 10, 2024 | 11:00 EDT