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A character poking their head out of a tent while another person looks on in The Game Bakers' Cairn
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Furi and Haven Developer Delays Climbing Sim Cairn to Q1 2026

Furi and Haven studio The Game Bakers has announced that it'll be delaying its upcoming survival-climbing sim Cairn to the first quarter of next year, although the demo is getting an update by way of…

September 30, 2025 | 11:52 EDT

Three cute-looking anthropomorphic animal characters lined up in HoYoverse's Petit Planet
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HoYoverse Officially Reveals "Cosmic" Life Sim Petit Planet, Closed Beta Signups Now Open

Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail studio HoYoverse has officially unveiled Petit Planet, and it is indeed the studio's first foray into cozy gaming, with closed beta signups available now if you…

September 25, 2025 | 10:26 EDT

Key art for There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, which shows several of its characters and one very cute cat
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There Are No Ghosts at the Grand Preview - Fixer Upper

There Are No Ghosts at the Grand was revealed during this year's Xbox summer showcase, and it was an instant highlight of the show for me. It's a mixture of reggae musical, renovation sim, and spooky…

September 29, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

Cattiva looking at the camera in Palfarm, a Palworld spinoff
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Palworld Spinoff Palfarm Aims to Provide a "More Relaxing and Cozy Adventure"

Palworld developer Pocketpair has announced Palfarm, a cozy spinoff of the creature-collecting survival game that promises to offer a more relaxing and cozy spin on the original game's premise. Per…

September 23, 2025 | 08:57 EDT

Park guests riding one of the new rides in the Planet Coaster 2 Sorcery Pack DLC
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Planet Coaster 2 Sorcery Pack DLC Weaves a Spell on Your Park Next Week

Frontier has announced the Sorcery Pack DLC for Planet Coaster 2, promising hundreds of magical new scenery pieces, several new rides, and more for your park if you decide to pick it up. Per a press…

September 9, 2025 | 11:58 EDT

Mai and Pim transferring some kind of energy between them in ToeJam and Earl co-creator Greg Johnson's game Dancing with Ghosts
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ToeJam and Earl Co-Creator Reveals Emotional Life Sim Dancing with Ghosts

ToeJam and Earl co-creator Greg Johnson has announced his new game Dancing with Ghosts, which he and his company HumaNature Studios describe as a "life sim about finding joy from grief". Set in a…

August 29, 2025 | 03:00 EDT

The player running towards the camera in front of a starship lifting off in the No Man's Sky Voyagers update
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No Man's Sky Voyagers Update Lets You Build Your Very Own Custom Starship

Hello Games has released a brand new No Man's Sky update, and it allows you to create your very own Corvette-class starships with "full creative freedom", the studio says. Voyagers follows on from…

August 27, 2025 | 11:03 EDT

A banner proclaiming that an IndyCar game is coming from iRacing Studios in 2026
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iRacing and IndyCar Team Up for New Series of IndyCar Games

iRacing Studios, the developer behind the upcoming NASCAR 25, has announced a multi-year partnership to bring a series of IndyCar games to PC and consoles, starting with an inaugural title next year…

August 26, 2025 | 12:34 EDT

key visual for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Review - A Warm Welcome Home

With every Story of Seasons release, developing studio Marvelous gets closer and closer to finding the best recipe for a farming/life simulator, and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is its next remake…

August 25, 2025 | 09:00 EDT

Will with a sword in key art for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
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Moonlighter 2 Early Access Release Date Revealed for October

Publisher 11 bit studios and developer Digital Sun have announced that Moonlighter 2 will be coming to Early Access before it gets a full release, and the two studios have also revealed the release…

August 19, 2025 | 04:00 EDT

Kaguya looking surprised in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Sales Top 500k Worldwide

Developer and publisher Marvelous has announced that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma has reached a major sales milestone across all platforms worldwide. Per a press release (which is in Japanese,…

August 18, 2025 | 08:28 EDT

A shipbreaker being launched towards the camera in Hardspace: Shipbreaker
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"Multiple" Hardspace: Shipbreaker Projects In Development as Blackbird Acquires IP

Blackbird Interactive has announced that it has acquired the full rights to the Hardspace: Shipbreaker IP from original publisher Focus Entertainment, and that "multiple" projects related to the…

August 15, 2025 | 09:28 EDT

A vehicle carrying a shipping container in Docked
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Docked Is a Realistic Dock Management Sim from Saber Interactive

Developer and publisher Saber Interactive has announced Docked, a realistic management sim that tasks you with managing a busy port after a devastating hurricane has swept through it. Per a press…

August 14, 2025 | 11:42 EDT

The Premier League trophy with "GUESS WHO'S BACK" in front of it
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Football Manager 26 Officially Revealed, Coming "Soon"

Publisher Sega and developer Sports Interactive have announced Football Manager 26, the next iteration in the long-running Football Manager series of management sims. The game was revealed earlier…

August 13, 2025 | 10:48 EDT

Discounty Key Art showing several cartoon characters running around a town with two standing above a supermarket with happy faces
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Discounty Review – Not Another Life Sim Clone

When a genre reaches a certain point of popularity, it’s hard to escape its gravitational pull. Life Sims are all the rage these days, with everything from spooky graveyard-based affairs to the more…

August 17, 2025 | 10:33 EDT

Four characters talking as Faye says "I'm pretty sure it's demonic possession" in Demonschool
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Long-Delayed RPG Demonschool Finally Gets September Release Date

Developer Necrosoft and publisher Ysbryd have announced that Demonschool, the long-delayed tactical RPG about balancing demon-hunting and university life, is coming this September. This news was…

August 7, 2025 | 10:30 EDT

The '05 NISMO R34 GT-R Z-tune in Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.61
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Gran Turismo 7 Update Brings Ridiculously Rare Car and More

Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced a new Gran Turismo 7 update, and this one's giving you the chance to drive a ridiculously rare car, plus two other gorgeous vehicles. As revealed in a news…

July 23, 2025 | 09:20 EDT

A view of the main operating system menu screen in Vile: Exhumed
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Vile: Exhumed Review - Dirty Computer

Vile: Exhumed is an operating system sim in the mold of games like Hypnospace Outlaw or Simulacra, and it asks a simple question: What kind of secrets could the innocuous facade of a distinctly '90s-…

July 21, 2025 | 01:00 EDT

A planet being terraformed in Plan B: Terraform
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Plan B: Terraform 1.0 Release Set for Late August

Developer and publisher Gaddy Games has announced the release date for the 1.0 version of terraforming sim Plan B: Terraform, and it's coming pretty soon. Per a press release, Plan B: Terraform 1.0…

July 14, 2025 | 09:31 EDT

The player serving a guest a meal in Magic Inn
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Cute Wizard Innkeeper Sim Magic Inn Launches This August

Magic Inn, a "charming tavern life simulator" from developer and publisher Purpledoor Studios, is officially launching next month, the studio has revealed. The game was originally slated for release…

July 14, 2025 | 09:17 EDT

A giant dragon-looking skeleton with a fiery core in the Two Point Museum Fantasy Finds DLC
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Two Point Museum DLC Fantasy Finds Brings Mythical Delights in July

Publisher Sega and developer Two Point Studios have announced Fantasy Finds, the first major DLC expansion for museum management sim Two Point Museum, and it's heading your way next month. As…

June 26, 2025 | 11:05 EDT

Four characters lined up on a beach in front of a crashed plane in Peak
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Peak Hits 2m Sales as Devs Reveal What's Next

Landfall and Aggro Crab have announced another big sales milestone for indie climbing sim Peak, and the two studios have also released a sneak preview of what you can expect for the game in the…

June 26, 2025 | 08:51 EDT

Artwork for the climbing game Peak, which depicts characters trying to climb a mountain
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Co-op Climbing Game Peak Hits 1m Sales in Less Than a Week

Peak, a physics-based climbing sim created by Aggro Crab and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator developer Landfall, has reached a major sales milestone within just a week of its release. According to…

June 23, 2025 | 08:47 EDT

The player spraying a teapot-shaped building in PowerWash Simulator 2
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New PowerWash Simulator 2 Gameplay Trailer Shows New Features, Cute Cat

FuturLab has released a brand new PowerWash Simulator 2 gameplay trailer, and it shows off some of the game's new features, as well as the little cat you can presumably pet to your heart's content.…

June 19, 2025 | 10:47 EDT

The player riding a Pegasus mount in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
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Free Fantasy Life i DLC Will Add a Roguelike Open-World Mode

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time developer Level-5 has released new information about the game's upcoming free DLC, and there's an entirely new roguelike-style gameplay mode heading your way…

June 19, 2025 | 09:35 EDT

Characters swimming through a purple void in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
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Fantasy Life i Sales Reach 1m as Brand New Update Arrives

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has reached another major sales milestone, developer and publisher Level-5 has revealed, and there's a big new update available for the game as well. In a…

June 12, 2025 | 08:36 EDT

Killer Seasons game preview
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Grave Seasons Preview - A Farming Sim With Killer Vibes

No matter the season, a farming sim is sure to provide some good fun. Though, if I were to play Grave Seasons, October might just be the time to do it. Innocuous at first glance, Grave Seasons has…

June 12, 2025 | 08:30 EDT

A female character in Sims-style indie game Paralives
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Indie Sims-Like Paralives Gets December Early Access Release Date

Indie Sims-like Paralives finally has an Early Access release date, and while it's a way away, at least you know when you'll get to check this one out. As revealed during yesterday's PC Gaming Show…

June 9, 2025 | 09:11 EDT

A robotic figure in the No Man's Sky Beacon update
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No Man's Sky Beacon Update Released, Switch 2 Edition Confirmed

Hello Games has released a brand new update for No Man's Sky by the name of Beacon, and what's more, the studio has also announced that the game is getting a Switch 2 Edition upgrade on Nintendo's…

June 4, 2025 | 09:17 EDT

The Player Character Sitting on a Beach and Looking Frustrated in Dinkum
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How to Break Underwater Rocks in Dinkum

This guide will tell you how to break underwater rocks in Dinkum and make it easier for you to build bridges or terraform the land with a shovel. Even if you can stand on a rock, you cannot break it.…

June 2, 2025 | 04:09 EDT

A character jumping for joy in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
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Fantasy Life i Sales Reach Another Big Milestone, More Free Gifts Revealed

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has reached another big sales milestone, developer and publisher Level-5 has revealed, and there are more free gifts coming your way to celebrate. In a post…

June 2, 2025 | 08:40 EDT

Yosuke saying "it's finally over" in Persona 4 Golden, which might be getting a remake if Yuri Lowenthal is to be believed
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Persona 4 Remake Seemingly Confirmed by Persona 4 Voice Actor

A voice actor who worked on the original Persona 4's English dub appears to have inadvertently confirmed the existence of a Persona 4 remake. Yuri Lowenthal, an industry veteran who provided the…

May 28, 2025 | 10:45 EDT

A character floating on a bird in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, next to a Switch 2 logo
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Fantasy Life i Switch 2 Edition Confirmed as Sales Pass 500k

Level-5 has announced that the hit "slow life" RPG Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will be getting a Switch 2 Edition version complete with enhancements specific to Nintendo's new machine.…

May 27, 2025 | 08:53 EDT

The protagonist of Persona 5: The Phantom X alongside the other Phantom Thieves from Persona 5
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(Updated) Persona 5: The Phantom X Release Date Seemingly Leaked Ahead of Reveal

Update: Atlus has now officially confirmed that Persona 5: The Phantom X is launching on June 26th in the West. Original story follows below. Original story: The release date for upcoming mobile RPG…

May 15, 2025 | 08:53 EDT

Joker and the protagonist of Persona 5: The Phantom X
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Persona 5: The Phantom X Western Release Teased by Atlus

It looks like free-to-play mobile game Persona 5: The Phantom X is about to break free of its China-exclusive moorings and make its way West, if a new teaser image is anything to go by. Over on…

May 13, 2025 | 08:20 EDT

Key art for Tales of Seikyu, which depicts the game's logo as well as two humans and a wolf-like creature
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Tales of Seikyu Will Let You Live Among the Yokai Later This Month

Developer Ace Entertainment and publisher Fireshine Games have announced the Tales of Seikyu Early Access release date, and it won't be long before you get to live an idyllic life amongst the yokai…

May 6, 2025 | 10:47 EDT

The player confronting a sinister-looking god figure in Cult of the Lamb, a Devolver Digital game
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Devolver Digital Revenue Up in 2024 as Cult of the Lamb Tops $90m

Devolver Digital has released its financial information for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the studio's revenue is up, largely driven by the success of back catalogue games like Cult of the Lamb.…

April 15, 2025 | 11:07 EDT

A close-up of a coyote in the Planet Zoo Americas Animal Pack
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Planet Zoo Americas Animal Pack Brings Coyotes and More Next Week

Frontier Developments has announced a new DLC pack for zoo sim Planet Zoo, and this one's for you if you've ever wanted to populate your zoo with American animals. The aptly-named Americas Animal…

April 8, 2025 | 10:32 EDT

A player relaxing on a blanket in Dinkum
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Dinkum 1.0 Release Date Revealed for Later This Month

Solo dev James Bendon and publisher Krafton have announced the Dinkum 1.0 release date, and the cozy Aussie farming sim is leaving Early Access pretty darn soon. Dinkum, which was initially released…

April 7, 2025 | 08:15 EDT

A shot of Narayana Johnson, the composer for Cult of the Lamb
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Cult of the Lamb Composer Narayana Johnson Dies

Cult of the Lamb composer Narayana Johnson, who worked under the pseudonym River Boy, has passed away, leading developer Massive Monster to call for fans to give them "some space and some kindness…

April 4, 2025 | 09:19 EDT

Two characters embracing in the Sims-like game inZoi
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inZoi Sales Reach 1m in Just One Week

Krafton's Sims-style life sim inZoi has reached a major sales milestone just a week after its initial launch in Early Access. inZoi was released last Friday, having been delayed out of 2024 back in…

April 4, 2025 | 08:11 EDT

The player looking at a giant statue in the No Man's Sky Relics update
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No Man's Sky Relics Update Lets You Assemble Your Very Own Fossils

Hello Games has released another new No Man's Sky update, and this one's all about the past; you'll be unearthing bones, assembling fossils, and doing battle with giant stone guardians. The Relics…

March 26, 2025 | 10:35 EDT

A character standing outside a pasture with a cow in it in Faire Trade, the followup to Winkeltje: The Little Shop
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Winkeltje: The Little Shop Followup Faire Trade Announced for 2025

Cozy shop sim Winkeltje: The Little Shop is getting a followup by the name of Faire Trade, and developer and publisher Sassybot's new game is coming to PC via Steam Early Access sometime later this…

March 24, 2025 | 10:00 EDT

Ichiban about to rip his shirt off, representing the Dave the Diver Like a Dragon DLC
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Dave the Diver Like a Dragon DLC Release Date Revealed for Next Month

Mintrocket has announced the release date for its upcoming Dave the Diver Like a Dragon crossover, and the aptly-named Ichiban's Holiday is making its way to the cozy diving game-slash-restaurant sim…

March 21, 2025 | 09:48 EDT

A group of gnomes gathered around the PowerWash Simulator 2 logo
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PowerWash Simulator 2 Announced, Coming Later This Year

Developer and publisher FuturLab has announced PowerWash Simulator 2, a followup to the popular 2022 work sim. It's coming to PC and current-gen consoles sometime later this year. Unlike the…

March 13, 2025 | 11:38 EDT

Hello Kitty and another character cooking in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Sales Top 500,000

Developer and publisher Sunblink has announced that Hello Kitty Island Adventure sales have reached a major milestone just 30 days after the game's release on PC and Switch. As spotted by Gematsu,…

March 12, 2025 | 01:31 EDT

Boro and Alta sitting on a bench in the clearing in Wanderstop.
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Wanderstop Review - More than Managing Tea

Wanderstop is the first title from Ivy Road, a studio formed by industry vets in 2021. Trailers showcased the title as a tea shop manager, but it’s so much more, and less, than that. Presenting a…

March 11, 2025 | 01:19 EDT

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Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate Preview - Harry Potter on Drugs

Don't you love it when a game title is straight and to the point? Take, for example, Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate, a game about you playing as a secret agent wizard…

March 11, 2025 | 02:30 EDT