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January 28, 2026

Trains are taking over the survival genre: there are a half-dozen survival base-builders on rails coming in 2026

A shift in survival gaming is occurring with the introduction of mobile bases on trains, with at least six or seven games set for release in 2026. Frostrail, developed by FakeFish, is a solo or co-op first-person shooter where players navigate a frozen world aboard a train, scavenging for resources and upgrading their engine for survival. EverRail allows up to four players to use drones for reconnaissance and engage in combat, featuring a respawn mechanic where players take on new characters after death. Enginefall is inspired by Snowpiercer, featuring a megatrain where players loot and battle through various train cars, transforming them into strategic bases. Frostliner combines city-building with survival as players manage a train filled with citizens, upgrading it and ensuring their safety while exploring with additional vehicles. Steel Artery: Train City Builder focuses on constructing a steampunk city on rails, requiring resource management and strategic planning for economic success. Railborn features a customizable train system for traversing different biomes, allowing players to scavenge and rebuild ecosystems while creating unique train cars.

AppWizard

January 26, 2026

InXile’s steampug RPG Clockwork Empires aims to ‘bring the level of reactivity from our isometric titles into something first-person,’ Brian Fargo says, calling it the studio’s ‘most ambitious title’

In June 2025, InXile Entertainment revealed their steampunk RPG, Clockwork Revolution, after two years of silence. The project is described by InXile head Brian Fargo as the studio's "most ambitious title, probably by a factor of 10." The game aims to incorporate the reactivity of InXile's isometric titles into a first-person format, exploring morality and player choices in a complex manner. Fargo reflects on the darker themes of previous titles, like Wasteland 2, and emphasizes the unpredictable outcomes of player decisions. Clockwork Revolution currently has no release date, but it promises innovative gameplay and depth.

AppWizard

January 8, 2026

There’s a new Xbox and PC gaming showcase in town that puts games first, while saying no to paid placements — here’s where, when, and how to watch it

The New Game Plus Showcase is scheduled to air on January 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM PT | 4:00 PM ET | 10:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM GMT. It will feature 45 upcoming titles for Xbox and PC and will be accessible on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, TikTok, and Instagram. Notable games include: - Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy - Crimson Desert - The Blood of Dawnwalker - The Expanse: Osiris Reborn - Shadow of the Road - Atomic Heart 2 - The Cube - Dinoblade - Towerborne - Grounded 2 The showcase was established on December 29, 2025, by a group of content creators and aims to present new games without paid placements.

AppWizard

January 7, 2026

Turkiye’s PC games to watch in 2026

A curated watchlist highlights promising Turkish video games set for release in 2026, featuring titles that indicate a 2026 release window on Steam. The main list includes: - Anomaly President by Phew Phew Games: A presidential roguelike action game set for Q1 2026 on PC. - Dead Engine by Chocolate Dungeon Games: A pixel-art, post-apocalyptic survival action-roguelite launching in Early Access on January 22, 2026. - Emberbane by Hamlet Games: A pixel-art action-adventure game scheduled for January 2026. - Eternity’s Echo: Patient Zero by Demonsoft Games: A first-person psychological survival-horror title set for Q1 2026. - Gamer Stop Simulator by Red Axe Games: A simulation game set in Japan, aiming for a higher visual standard, with no specific release date mentioned. - Island Market Simulator by Zentium Studio: Set for Q1 2026, focusing on managing an island-town business. - Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds by Hero Concept: A beat 'em up game set for 2026 release on Steam and consoles. - Papa Needs a Headshot by Phew Phew Games and Vercial Games: An FPS set for Q2 2026 release. - Sagas of Lumin by Elos Games and Arts: An action RPG launching in Q1 2026. - The Enigma Cases by Red Axe Games: A co-op detective mystery game set for 2026. - Who Do Voodoo by Kuixo: A multiplayer social-deduction game targeting Q1 2026 for Early Access. Additionally, several titles are under consideration for a potential 2026 release, including: - Black State by Motion Blur: A single-player action-adventure shooter marked as “To be announced.” - Deckfort Alchemist by Team Machiavelli: A strategic roguelike tower defense game currently marked as “Coming soon.” - A new project from Fubu Games is anticipated following their successful titles in 2025.

AppWizard

January 3, 2026

The city builders of 2026 will let us build in some wild places, including a Pokémon-style world filled with collectible creatures

Nova Roma is set to release in January 2026, allowing players to reconstruct a fallen Rome while facing challenges from vengeful gods. DarkSwitch will arrive in March 2026, where players create an elvish metropolis around a sacred tree in a dark fantasy realm. Steel Artery will take players on a moving train in a steampunk universe, managing a diverse population of orcs and elves. Beyond These Stars invites players to build cities on the back of a cosmic whale. Tamer Town features a vibrant economy of collectible creatures called Mokiton, with over 130 creatures to gather. Metropolis 1998 combines retro aesthetics with modern simulation mechanics, enabling players to personalize every building in their city.

AppWizard

December 29, 2025

The Changing Face of the Minecraft Zombie: How the Mob Works, Why It Matters, and What Players Should Know

Zombies in Minecraft spawn in dimly lit areas, pursue players, and are harmed by sunlight unless sheltered. They can break wooden doors on hard difficulty, pick up weapons or armor, and can chain-aggro when one groans. In Survival Mode, they motivate players to build defenses, provide rotten flesh for dogs, and offer experience points. In Creative Mode, they are used to test mob farms and traps, with customizable skins available. In Adventure Mode, they are utilized for scripted events and challenges. Recent updates have improved their pathfinding, spawn dynamics, sound design, and textures. Players can prevent spawns with light, use shields, gain height advantage, farm zombies for XP, and keep extra blocks for emergencies.

BetaBeacon

December 13, 2025

From repairing a broken android to magic crime investigation and dark fairy tale yuri: 5 Japanese indie visual novel games

Save My Scrap revolves around repairing an outdated personal android named Harima, revealing her and Miomaru's story through conversations and repairs. The game includes new dialogue and endings, a gallery mode, controller support, and is set to release in 2026 for various platforms.

AppWizard

October 26, 2025

All Black Ops 7 Zombies maps

Treyarch is set to release Black Ops 7 Zombies, building on the success of Black Ops 6. The main round-based Zombies maps announced include: - Ashes of the Damned: Features TEDD, the bus driver from Tranzit, now guiding players in a vintage pickup truck called Ol' Tessie. TEDD Task consoles offer random challenges for rewards. - Special Monsters: Players will encounter Elite monsters like Ravagers and Zursa, with Ravagers being quick and low to the ground, while Zursa poses a greater threat with speed and long-range damage. - Saw Blade Traps: These traps require Essence to activate and attract zombies with music, unleashing destruction before a cooldown period. - Astra Malorum (Season One): A steampunk-style observatory map praised by Treyarch's design director, with potential cosmic elements in quests and puzzles. Survival maps include: - Vandorn Farm: A compact map requiring strategy to unlock resources like the Der Wunderfizz machine and Mystery Box. - Exit 115 (Season One): Set in a neon-lit diner, details are limited. - Zarya Cosmodrome (Season One, midseason): Focuses on a spaceship poised for launch, with gameplay details still under wraps. Dead Ops Arcade 4 features various arenas, including archaeological sites and possibly Nuketown, with gameplay in both top-down and first-person perspectives.

AppWizard

October 15, 2025

You can finally play that Minecraft-style fantasy RPG we keep going on about

Everwind is a game that combines elements of crafting from Minecraft and combat from Skyrim, offering a unique gameplay experience. Players can now try the first playable demo, which features blocky weapons and cooperative play for up to four players. A notable feature of Everwind is the ability to craft large blimps, adding a steampunk element to the game. The demo has received positive initial impressions and is currently ranked third in the 'Top Demos' list for Steam Next Fest, attracting over 8,000 players on its opening day. The game is set to enter early access soon, with the demo available until October 20.

AppWizard

October 5, 2025

Gorgeous new city builder is basically Rimworld on a moving, steampunk train, and I’m already in love

Steel Artery is a city-building and train simulation game developed by SoulAge23, set in the declining city of Steelpolis. Players act as the mayor, managing a community where citizens make their own decisions. The game features various species, including humans, elves, and orcs, each with unique cultural aspects. The economy is driven by resource management, with structures affecting material generation and consumption. Steel Artery is scheduled to launch in late 2025 under a publishing agreement with Crytivo, and players can wishlist it on Steam or express interest in future playtests.