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game · August 2026 · worldwide · 2026-07-02

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3h ago

Ball Retrieval Simulator Store Page Goes Live on Steam

EBA GAME published the Steam store page for Ball Retrieval Simulator, a first-person game set in a Japanese high school baseball club. The player, a junior ordered to find missing balls, explores the field and school grounds. The game is described as psychological horror based on the creator's real experiences. Release is planned for August 2026 with Japanese and English support.

1d ago

Farming Simulator 25 Gets SKY Agriculture Pack With 12 New Implements

Sega released the SKY Agriculture Pack for Farming Simulator 25 on June 30, adding 12 implements from French manufacturer SKY Agriculture. The pack covers seedbed preparation, stubble treatment, cover crop seeding, and fertilization, with improved animations and realistic dirt effects. It is available separately or through the Year 2 Season Pass.

3d ago

Sushi Restaurant Simulator Steam Page Goes Live

Sedna Interactive opened the Steam store page for Sushi Restaurant Simulator, a cooperative restaurant management game where players run a sushi restaurant, cook Japanese dishes, and manage customer service, inventory, and upgrades. The game supports solo and online co-op for up to four players, with eight playable characters, AI customer reactions, and a dynamic day-night cycle. A trailer shows a smiling Shiba Inu and a staff member slapping a customer.

5d ago

Plumber Simulator Announced for 2027 Release on PC and Consoles

Developer Take IT Studio! announced Plumber Simulator on June 24. The plumbing simulation game covers pipe repair, sewer flooding, and bathroom renovations. It will launch on PC via Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2027, with Japanese text support.

5d ago

Farming Simulator 25 Free Emergency Pack DLC Adds Fire and Rescue Missions

Sega released the free Emergency Pack DLC for Farming Simulator 25 on June 25, 2026. The DLC adds firefighting, rescue, and technical support missions alongside traditional farming, with 4 scenarios and 10 emergency types. It includes two Schlingmann fire trucks and supports up to 9 players in multiplayer.

Jun 25

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator Launches on Steam August 7

The developers of IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator announced the game will launch on Steam on August 7, 2026. The diesel-punk artillery simulation puts players in control of a 5,000-ton turret in an alternate-history 1920s Spain where World War I never happened and monarchies still rule. Players receive orders from high command and front-line reports, then manually calculate firing solutions using dials and levers, select from 30 shell types, and fire. The demo, available since earlier this year, has drawn over 5,000 user reviews on Steam with 99% positive ratings, earning an "Overwhelmingly Positive" status. During the June 2026 Steam Next Fest, the demo ranked second among the top 50 most played demos. The game's wishlist count has exceeded 500,000. The full release will include a campaign mode and eight challenge modes with leaderboards. The game supports Japanese display.

Jun 21

Pizza House Simulator Demo Launches on Steam for Next Fest

Broken Lyre Entertainment and Wendigo Games, published by Devotion Interactive, released a demo for Pizza House Simulator on Steam during Next Fest. The game is a pizza restaurant management simulation set on the Amalfi Coast, supporting up to six-player online co-op. Players source ingredients, prepare dough, and manage finances while upgrading their restaurant.

Jun 16

TCG Card Shop Simulator Gets 40% Off Sale Before Price Hike

TCG Card Shop Simulator, the card shop management game currently in Early Access on Steam, is on sale at 40% off for 900 yen until June 23. The developer says this is the last big sale before the full release in fall 2026, when the price will increase.

Jun 16

Cat Life Simulator Demo Launches on Steam During Next Fest

Life Game Developers released a demo for Cat Life Simulator, a simulation adventure where players explore an open world as a cat. The demo is available during Steam Next Fest, which began June 16. Players choose from three cat types, complete missions, and interact with people to get food. The full game is planned for PC via Steam.

Jun 15

Demo of Artillery Simulator 'IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator' Released on Steam

Independent developers Nick Nieuwoudt and Dominik Latos have released a demo version of 'IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator' on Steam, coinciding with the Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition. The game is a first-person heavy turret simulator set in an alternate history of Spain in the late 1920s, where the monarchy did not collapse and World War I did not occur. Players operate a massive four-legged land artillery fortress called the 'Iron Nest,' following orders from high command via radio communication. They must manually calculate ballistic trajectories, measure distances, set propellant charges, and load shells from a selection of 30 types, including armor-piercing, smoke, and gas rounds. The demo includes a Campaign Mode that tells a story indirectly through orders, field reports, aerial reconnaissance photos, and propaganda newspapers, as well as a Challenge Mode with leaderboards. The full version is planned for release in early August 2026, with localization into languages including Japanese in progress. The demo has already received over 1,400 reviews on Steam, earning a 'Very Positive' rating.

Jun 12

Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo Launches on Steam

Code Horizon and PlayWay released a demo for Gold Mining Simulator 2 on June 11, 2026. The game is a sequel to the 2017 original Gold Mining Simulator. Players use heavy machinery such as excavators, pickup trucks, and the AUH-20C washing plant to mine gold in the Alaskan wilderness. The demo includes a narrated quest line and interactions with local NPCs. Unlike the previous single-player-only title, the full game will support multiplayer. The demo is single-player only. It is available on PC via Steam and supports Japanese. Mining operations require resources and machinery can break down, so players must manage supplies and perform maintenance. The demo allows players to experience the evolved physics-based excavation mechanics and realistic heavy machinery.

Jun 11

Car Wash Simulator Demo Launches on Steam

Ultimate Games S.A. released a demo for Car Wash Simulator on June 10. The simulation game combines car washing with business management, offering 14 cleaning methods, time attack and therapy modes, and upgradeable equipment. Players can expand their detailing empire, but also face risky illegal income options and stress-relief minigames.

Jun 8

PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Pack Launches July 16

FuturLab announced a Star Wars collaboration DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2, releasing July 16 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The pack costs 1,100 yen and includes six cleaning missions set in the original trilogy era, featuring locations like the Millennium Falcon and Mos Eisley Cantina. Players control a new labor droid, P0-W2.

Jun 7

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Us National Parks Update Arrives July 4

Xbox Game Studios announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 that the US National Parks update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on July 4. The update features aircraft flying over scenic US views. An Air Race National Championship is also planned for fall 2026. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Jun 6

The Lift: Supernatural Handyman Simulator Playtest Starts June 14

TinyBuild announced The Lift: Supernatural Handyman Simulator during the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026. The repair simulator adventure, developed by Fantastic Signals, tasks players with maintaining a deserted research facility and repairing a giant Boss Device. Influenced by Soviet sci-fi and the SCP Foundation, it launches in 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Steam playtest begins June 14, 2026.

Jun 6

Pattaya Simulator Demo Launches June 6, Full Version July 7

Developer Nick (N-nic Studio) will release a demo of the life simulation game Pattaya Simulator on Steam on June 6. Influenced by Grand Theft Auto and Saints Row, the game casts players as a masseur repaying family debt and restoring happiness to Pattaya through chaotic massage, pranks, and combat. The full version launches July 7 for $8.99.

Jun 3

Cafe Crew Simulator Launches on Steam With Co-Op and Rival Modes

Woo Game Studio and PlayWay S.A. released Cafe Crew Simulator on Steam. The cafe management sim supports up to 4-player co-op and includes a Rival Mode where players can transform into a cat or trash bag to sabotage opponents. The game is available for 1,200 yen, with a 20 percent launch discount until June 18.

Jun 3

Farming Simulator 25 Adds SKY Agriculture Pack on June 30

Sega announced a new DLC for Farming Simulator 25, the SKY Agriculture Pack, releasing June 30. It adds 12 implements from French manufacturer SKY Agriculture, including power harrows, seedbed tools, fertilizer spreaders, and front hoppers. The pack is sold separately or included in the Year 2 Season Pass. A trailer shows the new equipment.

May 29

Cemetery Simulator Demo Launches on Steam With Co-Op

Ultimate Games S.A. released a demo for Cemetery Simulator on Steam. Players manage a graveyard, handling cleaning, burials, ghost hunting, and visitor services. The full game supports up to four-player co-op and is scheduled for a later release date.

May 28

Farming Simulator 25 Gets 6th Free DLC With John Deere Machinery

Sega released the 6th free DLC for Farming Simulator 25 on May 27, 2026, adding three John Deere machines: the 6M Series tractor, a front loader, and a round baler. The update also includes performance improvements and texture streaming enhancements. The game features over 400 machines from more than 150 manufacturers.