Simulation
49 storiesThe category spans flight and vehicle software, cooking, pets, medicine, renovation, fashion and economic management, while rhythm or action titles remain separate when performance is their true core. Coverage can assess controls, realism, progression, accessibility, peripheral support, technical behaviour and the value of different versions.
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
Upcoming indie games for 2026: release dates, genres and platforms
A diverse line-up of indie games is scheduled for 2026 and beyond, with confirmed release dates, platform details and a wide range of genres from management sims to horror and adventure titles
Penbeat brings synchronised drawing and music to Steam this August
Indie developer Hight has announced Penbeat, a DJ-inspired music player that links drawing to sound, launching for Windows on Steam on 7 August 2026 with a launch discount
Advent of Adventure Solo RPG Calendar Nears End of Kickstarter Campaign
Advent of Adventure, a solo journaling RPG presented as an advent calendar, is approaching the final days of its Kickstarter campaign, offering players a narrative-driven experience ahead of the holiday season
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
Mr Trippy Announced as Ice Cream Truck Management Sim with a Criminal Twist
Developer Silver Bullet has revealed Mr Trippy, a management sim for PC where players operate an ice cream truck with a hidden illegal trade, blending legitimate sales with high-risk criminal activity
Dangerous Diver launches on Steam with physics-based arcade gameplay
Shaggy Mane Studios has released Dangerous Diver on Steam, offering a physics-driven arcade challenge with a story mode, five tournament locations and unlockable content for PC players
Rogue Roulette Announced for PC with Strategy and Luck-Focused Roguelike Play
Siphon Shock has revealed Rogue Roulette, a new roguelike for PC that blends strategic ability selection with roulette-inspired mechanics and randomised runs. The game is now available to wishlist on Steam, with no confirmed release date yet
Probably Stolen brings cyberpunk shopkeeping to Steam playtest
tinyBuild and Questing Goose Studio have announced Probably Stolen, a cyberpunk shop simulator set on a dystopian space station, now available for public playtesting on Steam with a debut trailer and early gameplay details
Wingspan Bird Pack: Additional Asian Avians launches on all platforms
Wingspan Digital expands with the release of Bird Pack: Additional Asian Avians, adding 25 new fan-designed bird cards and an exclusive player portrait across all major platforms
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
Pirates Four Paws Charity Stream Sets August Twitch Return for 2026
Pirates Four Paws will return to Twitch from 14-18 August 2026, with El Gato Pub hosting a five-day charity event supporting Best Friends Animal Society, featuring live streams, tournaments and a $3,000 fundraising target
Jo & Rubi: A Cozy Expedition announced for Steam with wishlist now open
Nukuna Interactive and Ivy Juice Games have revealed that Jo & Rubi: A Cozy Expedition, previously released on mobile, is coming to Steam for PC. The Steam page is now live, but a release date has not yet been confirmed
Wobbly Life Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release for 20 August with Space Update
Curve Games and RubberBandGames have confirmed Wobbly Life will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on 20 August, bringing new multiplayer features, save migration, and the Space Update to the platform
Goeland: Seagull Adventure Announced for PC Release in Late 2026
Maarti Games has officially revealed Goeland: Seagull Adventure, a sandbox title in development for PC and targeting a Q4 2026 launch. The game invites players to cause chaos or lend a wing as a mischievous seagull in an open world
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
Emergency Call 112 - The Firefighting Simulation 3 enters Steam Early Access
Aerosoft and crenetic have announced Emergency Call 112 - The Firefighting Simulation 3 will launch in Steam Early Access on 5 August 2026, with a full PC release and console versions planned for later
Welcome, Dear Human demo expands on Steam with new shapeshifter route
KikiCan and Ronkad have launched an expanded Steam demo for Welcome, Dear Human, adding a shapeshifter route, extended sleep paralysis demon story, and new interactive features for players to explore
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
Mazey Village Early Access Release Set for 5 August on Steam
Slappy Inc. has confirmed Mazey Village, a village-restoration adventure with maze exploration and light puzzles, will enter Steam Early Access for PC on 5 August 2026, with a playable demo available ahead of launch
Combolands release date set for 24 August on Steam
Crux Games, the South African studio behind Terra Nil, has confirmed that their roguelike citybuilder Combolands will launch for PC via Steam on 24 August, with a free demo already available for players to try
Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! brings Summer Cup to consoles and PC
Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! has been officially announced for Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, with a new carriage-driving mode and a September release window
DEBRISVERSE launches on Steam with demo update and major content teased
Studio RELIER has released DEBRISVERSE, a sci-fi incremental simulation, on Steam for Windows PC with a 10% launch discount, a substantial free demo update, and a major content expansion teased for the coming weeks
Whistle1 update adds country editor and Brazil as new playable nation
Digitale Manufaktur Rudolstadt has released Whistle1 version 2.1.0, introducing a country editor, Brazil as a playable nation, and a reworked in-game economy. The update is free on Android, Steam, itch.io and browser, with iOS to follow
Snail Games to unveil new titles and updates at Gamescom 2026
Snail Games USA has confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, where it will showcase Bellwright, For The Stars, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, and two unannounced projects, offering a closer look at its upcoming line-up
Mandate Order Reveals Why City Resources Alone Don't Guarantee War Readiness
Mandate Order's latest update highlights that food, population and weapons are not enough to prepare a city for war-true readiness depends on how well resources can be mobilised without crippling the settlement's economy
Space Engineers Prosperity Update adds new encounters and Prototech tech
Keen Software House has released the Prosperity Update for Space Engineers, introducing new enemy encounters, Prototech technology, economy changes and quality-of-life improvements for all players
Road Diner Simulator Prologue launches free on Steam for PC players
DRAGO entertainment has released the free Prologue chapter of Road Diner Simulator on Steam, bringing fast-paced cooking and management gameplay to PC within the Gas Station Simulator universe
How to God VR Heads to PICO with Chinese Localisation Planned
Thoughtfish GmbH has announced that How to God, its VR-exclusive god simulation, is coming to the PICO platform with a Chinese localisation in development, aiming to reach a broader international audience
Mandate Order Early Access Reveals City-Building and War Are Deeply Linked
Mandate Order, set for Early Access on 12 August 2026, challenges players to balance city growth and military recruitment, with every decision affecting both survival and strategy in its ancient Chinese setting
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