simulation

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Review

Calico: Pawsome Edition PS5 Review - A Cat Café Life Sim? Now Meow We're Talking

Yes, you DO want to run a cat café. Didn't you know? Play Calico: Pawsome Edition on the PS5 and you'll remember why. I'm not kitten.

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Zipp's Cafe To Open In November

Ack! It’s already hard enough to cover as many titles as possible, but when all that info is in one place, it gets… comfortable. If I hadn’t ventured ‘outside’, however, I’d never been able to tell you about Zipp’s Café – out next month. Why, oh why,

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Dubai Builder: The Sheikh Has Given You Free Roam - Get Spending!

Dubai Builder? [insert camp scoff], ssshyeah, right… That’s me trying to pretend to be indifferent, but actually, this upcoming strategy from Games Incubator will be the next thing on the planning permissions list. The current Sheikh has asked you to oversee developments in the city, and with a modest

Review

Crafting A New And Exciting World In Tribe: Primitive Builder

Taking first-person simulators back to basics, Tribe: Primitive Builder pits you against an angry volcano intent on turning you and your kin to goop.

Alaskan Road Truckers

Alaskan Road Truckers Preview - Winter Is Coming

I hope you’re keeping up with the name changes, as Alaskan Truck Simulator is now called Alaskan Road Truckers, yet it’s still the same truck driving simulator we’re familiar with. Wait – it’s not even out yet! The following is based on an early build, so hold

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Debt Collect For The Sake Of  The Galaxy In Tax-Force

Sure, he’s one of the best stand-ups around, but how would you like to hunt down Jimmy Carr in the upcoming Tax-Force. Alright, Jimmy doesn’t feature, but other tax-evading mutant billionaires do. A combination of ‘narrative action rogue-lite and political sim mashup’, the game is being developed by

Alaskan Road Truckers

What The Truck - An Alaskan Road Truckers Release Date?

Seriously, Alaskan Road Truckers has been on the radar for a while now, even though I have a deep hatred for driving in winter conditions. Green Man Gaming Publishing, Movie Games, and Road Studio have built up that much hype. I hate to be the one to spell this out,

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Chop 'Til You Drop: Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop Coming In 2024

Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop is one of those games I’ve been meaning to write about, and now that the press stuff has been coming in, it made sense to follow up on it. Developed by Beard Envy and published by Kasedo Games, this little rogue-lite is about spaceship

Humble Games Unleashes Six New Titles For Gamescom

Conceding again with the Gamescom news, this time it’s because the round-up from Humble Games is too good to pass up. The publisher has six upcoming titles, so let’s take a quick look at what’s about. First up is Billie Bust Up, a 3D platformer where you

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Broom Broom, Sweep Sweep The Room - Tiny Witch Is Coming

Man, that’s a Tiny Witch. Yep, we’re starting with pop culture references for this cosy management game from indie studio Creative Hand. Now that we’re in, what’s up? The good news is a release date has been confirmed for PC via Steam for this life sim

Review

Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 Lives!

It returns! Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 is now available on PC: Faster, stronger, better, shippier!

Early Access

Is Sengoku Dynasty Early Access The Start Of Something Special?

If you are obsessed with all things samurai and swordplay, don’t play Sengoku Dynasty. However, consider this Early Access if you’re interested in an ambitious and engaging life simulator/city builder (albeit repetitive) and need a break from bushido. I had the pleasure of playing an early edition

Calico

Calico: Pawsome Edition Coming To The PlayStation

As a dog person, muzzle and all, it pains me to say that the upcoming PlayStation cat life sim Calico looks good. In this cosy little title from Whitethorn Games and Peachy Keen Games, your job is to rebuild a cat cafe and fill it with some cute lil’ moggies.

Review

Running Your Own Decal Company? Sounds Like It's Sticky Business

Do you want a genuinely wholesome game where you get to design and sell stickers? Sticky Business is the title you need.

Review

The Repair House Will Break You

It it ain't broke, you won't be making a profit. Fix stuff and make it look decent (for a profit) in The Repair House.

Review

Pull The Other One! Hey, It's A Brewpub Simulator Review

Fancy running your own pub without the fear of a pandemic, rises in rent, or stinky bums? Have a look at Brewpub Simulator on Steam

Fireshine Games

Broke? Check In To The Repair House This July

One of the best things about simulators is how therapeutic they can be – especially from the titles focused on restoration. Cashing in on that niche is Claudiu Kiss (the original creator of the excellent PC Building Simulator), Quantum Logic Games, and Fireshine Games (Gord, Little Friends – Puppy Island, Killer Frequency)

2024

Deconstruction Simulator Is Going To Wreck 2024

It’s easier to destroy than to create, right? Look at the number of YouTube creators, and you might say otherwise, but when it comes to breaking stuff, we all like giving it a go, right? Deconstruction Simulator is the way forward. No, don’t worry – this isn’t an

2024

Protect The Citadel, Defeat The Orator - Badlands Crew Coming In 2024

Space Crew was one of my favourite games that’s come in for review; so thrilled to see that Runner Duck and Curve Games are back together for the upcoming Badlands Crew – the third in the trilogy (if we’re counting Bomber Crew). A rogue-lite sim set in the aftermath

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Disco Simulator Demo - If Your Name's Not Down, You Ain't Comin' In

Welcome to the world of disco, seen through the digital eyes of Disco Simulator – the latest from Games Incubator, and currently available to play via the Steam Next Fest. I was given an early look at this one but just got around to the tippety-typeity bits.  Life begins at Martha.

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Sengoku Dynasty Gets A New Trailer

We’re getting closer and closer to the release of Sengoku Dynasty, and Superkami and Toplitz Productions are capitalising on our excitement levels by releasing a new trailer. Subarashii! A ‘multi genre blend of open-world RPG, city builder, life simulation and survival game’, players will cultivate a community set to

Review

Wobbledogs Console Edition Review - Eat S**t, Dirtbag!

Always wanted to experiment on your pet but always held back by The Man? Wobbledogs Console Edition is available now on PS4, so get mutating!

Review

That's The Ticket! Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop Review (PS5)

Time to get BUSy in Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - out now on PS5. Here's my review, primarily based on the base game.

Review

A Creamy Frothy Pint Of Landlord's Super

Brexit has nothing on Thatcher! How's a bloke supposed to enjoy a pint of Landlord's Super?

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The Spongebob SquarePants Special Pack For PowerWash Simulator

Who lives in a backpack under the sea? Spongebob SquarePants! Apparently, it’s Bikini Bottom, but I’m not too familiar – I’m more of a Rocko fan. Enough about me – how about The Spongebob SquarePants Special Pack featuring the Nickelodeon favourite for PowerWash Simulator?! A bit of a weird