Life Simulation
7 storiesThe category includes social sandboxes, village communities and expansion packs that add new stages of life or places to inhabit. Articles can examine artificial intelligence, customisation, downloadable content, relationship systems, performance, accessibility, mod support and the practical differences between editions and platforms.
A Game About Penguins Launches on PC in August with Free Prologue
A Game About Penguins, developed by CO's Entertainment and published by Ultimate Games S.A., is set for PC release on 10 August 2026. Players can already try the free prologue, offering a preview of the sandbox co-op experience
Pokémon Pokopia Version 2.0.0 Update Adds Underwater Gameplay and More
Pokémon Pokopia has launched its Version 2.0.0 update on Nintendo Switch 2, introducing underwater building, new recipes, expanded customisation options and support for the Bubbly Basin expansion, with a detailed list of gameplay improvements
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC launches with underwater town on Switch 2
The Pokémon Company has released Part 1 of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, Bubbly Basin, for Nintendo Switch 2, introducing an underwater town, new Pokémon, and gameplay features alongside the free version 2.0.0 update
SEED Early Access Launches: Build Persistent Societies on a New Planet
Klang has launched SEED in Early Access, offering a persistent MMO simulation where players create autonomous Seedlings and shape societies on a newly colonised world, with systems inspired by RimWorld and The Sims
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Adds Underwater Gameplay and Bubbly Basin Region
Pokémon Pokopia will introduce underwater building and exploration next week, with a free update unlocking the Dive ability for all players and the paid Bubbly Basin expansion launching simultaneously
Finding Polka launches 12 August on Steam with hand-drawn adventure
Parco Games and Lidlocks have announced that Finding Polka, a hand-drawn hide-and-seek adventure inspired by Japanese daily life, will launch on Steam for PC on 12 August 2026, offering a dialogue-free journey with expressive animation
Weyrdlets 2.0 Adds New Pet, Habitat and Magical Decorations in July DLCs
Weyrdlets 2.0 is set to expand on 22 July 2026 with three paid DLCs, introducing a new pet, a fresh habitat, and a fantasy-themed decoration set for players to further customise their desktop companions