DON’T NOD’s Aphelion launches today on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, blending frozen sci-fi exploration, stealth, dual-perspective survival, and a hostile alien world shaped by ice, danger, and mystery.
Our updated 2026 Viking games list covers Valheim 1.0, NORSE: Oath of Blood, Vikings Dynasty, ASKA, FENRIR, True Vikings, and more Norse-inspired games worth watching.
A huge second playtest and a sharp surge in wishlists suggest ORMOD: Directive is quickly becoming one of the more closely watched survival sandboxes on Steam. House 16 Software’s ORMOD: Directive is gathering serious momentum. According to the developer’s latest update, the open-world survival sandbox has now surged to 150,000 wishlists, a major milestone that…
Commie Block is now available on Steam, blending satirical city-building survival with escalating quotas, resource management, and corruption-driven decision-making.
GOTW #42: Windrose is pirate survival with real ship-to-shore momentum Windrose is our Fix Gaming Channel Game of the Week #42 because it’s not trying to be “a pirate skin” over generic survival. It’s built around a clear loop: survive and progress on land, then take that strength back to the sea for naval fights,…
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Rome, survival, and close-quarters brutality in the Teutoburg Forest Lost Legions is a Roman-themed survival action RPG from Tarock Interactive, set in the aftermath of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest — and it’s now live on Steam with its first public pitch: a harsh open world, deep crafting, and combat that’s meant to feel…
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A grim quota-driven bunker sim with a slow-building survival bite DRUDGE is a first-person dystopian survival/sim experience where the “job” is part of the horror: you’re trapped underground, forced to meet daily quotas under a punishment collar while you earn money, unlock passages, and gear up to push deeper. If you’re curious about how DRUDGE…
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A beautiful, brutal climb — and a GOTY contender that wouldn’t let me go Reviewed on PC.Score: 9.5/10 I’ve been following Cairn for a while, and if you want the earlier context: Cairn launching January 29, 2026 and GOTW #23: Cairn (Demo) — Game Delayed to 2026. This review exists in the first place because…
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Early Access survival-extraction with great visuals, clunky onboarding, and PvPvE pressure. Reviewed on PC.Score: 6/10 Lost Rift blends survival-crafting with PvPvE extraction runs. The world looks great and solo performance is strong—but onboarding, building flow, and basic QoL leave rough edges that newcomers will feel fast. Gameplay Video Join Our Newsletter Stay updated with the…
Mist Survival: How long in Early Access, is it still EA, and when will 1.0 launch? Mist Survival Early Access has been an Early Access survival sandbox on Steam since August 15, 2018. As of October 2, 2025, it’s still in Early Access. The developer’s EA FAQ mentions an expectation to “be done by 2025,”…
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Subnautica 2 unveils the Collector Leviathan — reactive UE5 predator teased Unknown Worlds has introduced the Collector Leviathan, a new deep-sea threat in Subnautica 2. The team highlights reactive AI built on Unreal Engine 5 behavior trees and a stimulus system that responds to light, sound, and player actions—aiming to make encounters feel tense, unpredictable,…
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Above Snakes—modular Wild West world-building arrives on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox RedDeer.Games has launched Above Snakes on consoles today, September 4, 2025. Developed by Square Glade Games, the atmospheric, isometric world builder is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox One & Series X|S. This Above Snakes console release brings…
Before it became Windrose, Crosswind already had the pirate survival spark Skull and Bones never gave me. I’ve played both Crosswind and Skull and Bones. One had the bigger name, bigger budget, and cleaner studio polish. The other had rougher edges, stranger moments, and a stronger sense of adventure. Guess which one I kept thinking…
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Expeditions introduce the PvPvE element, turning the game into a battleground where risk and reward go hand in hand. Dynamic weather systems and unpredictable terrain add a fresh twist to each outing. In these high-stakes encounters, your strategy, aim, and preparation will determine whether you bring home rare loot or lose everything. Join Our Newsletter…
Rebuild and Survive in a Harsh New World A meteor strike has brought an end to civilization as we know it. Humanity is on the brink of extinction. However, after years of uncertainty, sudden climate changes, extreme temperatures, and other catastrophes, conditions seem to improve to a point that it is possible to explore and…
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