Simulation
134 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.
Desktop Drill Turns Every Keypress Into Mining
Ivy Juice has announced Desktop Drill for PC, with a free Steam demo during the Stronger Together Demo Showcase and a launch-day key for newsletter subscribers.
Worm Capitalist demo launches on Steam today
Tikotey has released a free Steam demo for Worm Capitalist as part of the Stronger Together Demo Showcase. It gives players a first look at the game's strange incremental business simulation.
Totally Safe Railway Co. Turns Train Management Into Co-op Chaos
Flagship Interactive has announced Totally Safe Railway Co. for Steam in Q4 2026. Biotech Gameworks' co-op adventure puts players in charge of a customisable Wild West railway.
Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero Brings the Outbreak to PC and Xbox
Brigada Games and Devolver Digital will release Miami Zero for Quarantine Zone: The Last Check on 15 October. The free expansion moves the outbreak to Miami and adds a scenario built around escape.
Nivalis Nights hits one million Steam wishlists ahead of September release
Nivalis Nights has surpassed one million wishlists on Steam as ION LANDS and 505 Games prepare to launch the cyberpunk life simulation on PC on 29 September with Epic Games Store availability to follow
CRACK brings giant egg co-op adventure to Steam this October
Developer Rafoli has announced CRACK a 1-4 player co-op adventure where players work together to crack open a giant egg in a secretive lab The game is set for release on Steam on 26 October and features community-driven development
Order 13 physical edition brings psychological horror to PlayStation 5
JanduSoft and Tesura Games have confirmed that Order 13 will launch as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 on 27 November, offering players a boxed version of the psychological warehouse thriller with pre-orders now open
Camping Keeper enters closed alpha as solo developer opens doors to testers
Camping Keeper, the solo-developed campground management game by Samuel Durand, has moved into closed alpha with ten external testers. This marks the first time the game has run outside the developer's own machine, with a public demo planned for early 2027
Shroomy Garden release date set for November on Steam and macOS
Magicwood Labs has confirmed Shroomy Garden will launch on Steam for Windows and macOS on 11 November 2026. The game promises a timer-free, creativity-driven park-building experience with a free demo already available
Umamusume Pretty Derby becomes official MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix partner
Cygames has confirmed Umamusume Pretty Derby as the first video game to partner officially with the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix in 2026, bringing a 155-metre display and in-person event appearances to Mobility Resort Motegi
Dark Workshop Simulator demo brings twisted shopkeeping to Steam
Dark Workshop Simulator, a first-person shop management game set in a dark fantasy world, has launched a free demo on Steam ahead of its full PC release on 13 November 2026. The game will feature at Steam Next Fest in October
Planet Zoo 2 partners with BIAZA to bring real conservation into play
Frontier Developments has announced a partnership with BIAZA for Planet Zoo 2, aiming to integrate real-world conservation standards and animal welfare into the upcoming game for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Rescue Drone Simulator Second Chance targets 2027 launch on PC and consoles
Anraga Studios and The Farm 51 have announced Rescue Drone Simulator Second Chance a narrative-driven rescue simulator set in a near-future crisis scenario with a focus on realistic drone operations and customisation for PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027
The End of History targets PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for 2027
WorldMap has announced that The End of History will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Q1 2027 with the Steam 1.0 launch. The emergent sandbox RPG from Tatamibeya will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026
Five Hearts Under One Roof Paradise Edition brings both seasons to Switch
CFK has announced Five Hearts Under One Roof Paradise Edition for Nintendo Switch, collecting both seasons of the FMV romance series in a single physical package with a playable demo set for Tokyo Game Show 2026
SUPER GAHAKU Steam page launches with 3D party sculpting and multiplayer plans
North Fox Games has unveiled the Steam store page for SUPER GAHAKU, a 3D drawing party game in development for PC. The title targets up to eight-player multiplayer and a release window in autumn 2026, with gameplay footage and details now public
The Red Cathedral digital edition launches with cross-play on 11 November
Devir has confirmed The Red Cathedral digital edition will release on 11 November for PC via Steam and mobile devices, offering cross-play for up to four players and a launch discount. The acclaimed board game adaptation targets both solo and online play
CPU Computing Potatoes Unlimited demo brings programming puzzles to Steam
Bunian Games has released a free demo for CPU Computing Potatoes Unlimited on Steam, letting players try 11 puzzles and bonus challenges before the full game's planned January 2027 launch
Floramatica brings automated farming and genetic engineering to PC in 2027
Pan-Galactic Video Entertainment Consortium has announced Floramatica for PC with a Q2 2027 release window, promising a blend of automation, logistics and genetic crop engineering in a multiplayer farming simulation
Europa 1410 Early Access roadmap sets launch date and multiplayer update
Ashborne Games has revealed the Early Access roadmap for The Guild 1 Remake Europa 1410 including launch content new professions and a multiplayer update as over 300000 players add the game to their Steam wishlists
Rules of Residence brings political power struggles to Tokyo Game Show
Toydium has announced Rules of Residence a political management sim set in a dictatorial apartment block with a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026 and a full release planned for Steam in 2027
Honeycomb The World Beyond launches on PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Honeycomb The World Beyond is now available on PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S introducing players to the alien world of Sota7 with a focus on scientific exploration base construction and ecosystem experimentation
New Science nears 50000 player-created cards before full release
New Science is on track to hit 50000 unique player-created cards this month as its AI-driven combination system continues to generate hundreds of new discoveries daily ahead of its full Steam launch in March 2027
Boardwalk Builders brings seaside management to Nintendo Switch this September
Studio Primitive and Flynn's Arcade have announced Boardwalk Builders for Nintendo Switch, with a confirmed release date of 24 September 2026 and a first-week discount. The management sim promises customisable attractions, dynamic events and global eShop availability
War Thunder Sky Odyssey update brings Greek forces and new Falklands map
Gaijin Entertainment has confirmed the Sky Odyssey update for War Thunder will launch in mid September introducing Greek aviation and ground vehicles plus a new Falklands map and technical improvements
Akupara Direct marks ten years with new games and Switch 2 releases
Akupara Games has marked its tenth anniversary with the first Akupara Direct showcase, revealing new titles, Switch 2 releases and a physical Rain World Anthology Edition. Here's what was actually announced and what it means for players
Ocean Pop Calypso Collision adds Challenge mode and major gameplay twist
Ocean Pop Calypso Collision has launched its Challenge mode on Steam, introducing new gameplay mechanics, creatures and hazards. Players can access the update now and benefit from a 35 percent discount for two weeks
Bot Colony Redux sets October Steam early access with 16 language support
North Side Inc. has locked in 30 October 2026 for Bot Colony Redux's Steam early access launch, confirming full voice and text interaction in 16 languages and a free-to-start model using proprietary AI technology
Tetris Company rejects White House Build the Wall clone game
The Tetris Company has issued a public response after the Trump administration launched a government-hosted clone game called Build the Wall, distancing itself from the project and warning of copyright concerns
Frontier Developments to Build Disney Park Creator Game in New Deal
Frontier Developments, known for Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution, has signed an agreement with Disney to develop a new creative management simulation game. Details remain limited, but the project could bring players closer to building their own Disney parks
Alberto J. González Returns to Score S.O.N.A.R. for 2026 Steam Release
Abylight Barcelona has confirmed that legendary composer Alberto J. González, known as McAlby, is creating the original soundtrack for S.O.N.A.R., a submarine-themed strategy game set for Steam in 2026
Zoud and Global Game Jam Offer $140K for Financial Literacy Game Jam
Zoud and Global Game Jam have announced Zoud GameLab, a month-long virtual event challenging developers worldwide to create games focused on financial literacy, with up to $140,000 in prizes and development support on offer
NASCAR 26 Reveals Overhauled Career and The Chase Mode for September Launch
NASCAR 26, developed by iRacing Studios, has unveiled a new developer diary trailer detailing its revamped career mode, The Chase standalone mode, and technical upgrades ahead of its 18 September release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Rushcremental Sets Steam Release Date With Wasteland Racing Trailer
Tyre Bytes has announced Rushcremental, a Mad Max-inspired incremental racing game, will launch on Steam on 15 September 2026. The official trailer reveals resource collection, upgrades and territory races in a fog-shrouded wasteland
Cat Secretary Release Date Set for 4 November on Steam
Good Story Guild has confirmed Cat Secretary will launch on Steam this November, offering a narrative-driven adventure where players tackle office life as a feline employee. A playable demo is available now with full save transfer at launch
Double Fine Targets Brütal Legend 2 if Kickstarter Hits $100 Million
Double Fine has launched a new Kickstarter for Amnesia Fortnight 2026 after parting ways with Xbox, promising to develop Brütal Legend 2 only if the campaign reaches an extraordinary $100 million stretch goal
Sill Dogs Desktop Pet App Gets Steam Page and September 2026 Release Date
SQOOL Co., Ltd. has officially launched the Steam store page for Sill Dogs, a free-to-play desktop pet app featuring animated dogs, with a confirmed release date set for 23 September 2026 on Windows PC
Toplitz Productions brings six new simulation titles to Blacknut cloud gaming
Blacknut has expanded its cloud gaming catalogue with six simulation and strategy games from Toplitz Productions, aiming to make PC and console experiences more accessible across a wide range of devices
Game Shelver 99 Announced for PC with November 2026 Release Date
Solo developer Prof. Scherer has officially announced Game Shelver 99, a PC title combining Steam library organisation with FPS elements, scheduled to launch on Steam on 17 November 2026
Join Us Reveals 11 Minutes of Gameplay and PS5 Launch at gamescom 2026
Wolf Haus Games has unveiled over 11 minutes of new Join Us gameplay at gamescom 2026, confirming a simultaneous PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S release in March 2027 and debuting a trailer featuring real-life former cult members
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