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November 16, 2025

Move fast if you want to snag this excellent Cities Skylines rival with a Minecraft twist for less than $4

Urbek: City Builder is a city-building game that emphasizes tangible resource management instead of traditional monetary systems. Players manage finite materials like wood, coal, and iron, making strategic choices that affect their city's dynamics. The game features no straightforward upgrade path for buildings, requiring players to balance living standards with resource demand. It allows for industrial growth at the expense of environmental quality and encourages strategic placement of buildings to optimize resource flow. Currently, Urbek is available for under during a limited-time Steam sale, with an 80% discount until November 17, priced at .79 / £3.25, and has a 90% approval rating on Steam.

AppWizard

October 3, 2025

If you’re tired of Diablo 4, try this heavy-hitting Greek fantasy ARPG that just launched its second act

Titan Quest 2 has launched its second chapter, titled "The Northern Beaches," ahead of schedule, allowing players to continue their quest against Nemesis. This chapter introduces a new area with various quests, nine dungeons, and new enemies such as Bruisers and Ketos Spawn. The level cap has been raised to 45, and players can access the fourth tier of each mastery, enabling hybrid class builds with seven new active skills and fourteen passive abilities. An affix tier system has been added to itemization, along with eleven new unique items. Quality-of-life improvements include better controller support and an option to hide the user interface. The game is currently available on Steam early access at a discounted price until October 6.

AppWizard

May 4, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added The Most Chill Way To Play God In A Classic City Builder

Anno 1800 is a city-building game by Ubisoft set in a Victorian-inspired industrial era, recently launched on Xbox Game Pass. Players colonize resource-rich islands, managing production chains and trade networks while balancing the needs of a growing populace. The console version maintains the depth of the original PC experience with a redesigned user interface that features clean menus and a radial menu system for easier navigation. The game offers a rewarding loop of expansion, optimization, and strategic planning, encouraging immersive gameplay with vibrant visuals and smooth performance. It is designed for players willing to invest time in its complexities, with a campaign mode providing a structured introduction for newcomers.

AppWizard

September 20, 2024

Minecraft console developer 4J Studios are making Reforj, their own open world survival game

4J Studios has introduced a new game titled Reforj, developed using their proprietary Elements Engine, aimed at redefining the open-world multiplayer survival sandbox genre. Reforj is not a sequel to Minecraft, despite comparisons due to 4J's history with the game. Joseph Garrett, known as Stampy, stated that the studio does not intend to create another Minecraft. Chris van der Kuyl, co-founder of 4J Studios, noted that Reforj will offer a different gameplay experience while allowing players to interact with their environment. The game is currently in pre-alpha stage with no official release date, and the studio plans to engage with the community during development. 4J Studios has a small team and aims for a more intimate gaming experience.

AppWizard

September 6, 2024

Shop Target’s trending LEGO sets: Star Wars, Minecraft, and more

Target is showcasing a selection of trending LEGO sets, featuring popular themes such as Star Wars, Minecraft, and Disney. These sets provide unique building experiences for both novice and seasoned builders. The Star Wars sets allow fans to recreate battles and starships, Minecraft sets encourage creativity and exploration, and Disney sets feature beloved characters and magical landscapes. These LEGO sets promote skills like problem-solving and creativity and are expected to be popular gift choices during the holiday season.