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Ever wondered what comes next after the world-ending events of Plague Inc.? After Inc: Revival picks up decades after the Necroa Virus outbreak, with humanity struggling to reclaim the Earth. You’ll take charge of a small group of survivors, guiding them as they establish a settlement, search for supplies, and try to rebuild society amidst the overgrown ruins. The world may look lush and inviting, but threats still hide around every corner. Created by the mind behind Plague Inc. — a global

Teardown drops you into a world where everything—walls, floors, and even entire buildings—is yours to smash, move, or break apart. Every level is a puzzle waiting to be solved however you want: maybe you carve a new shortcut with explosives, or race a getaway car through debris. There’s no set way to win—use clever solutions or sheer force to hit your targets and make a clean escape. Whether you’re playing solo or diving into chaos with friends (up to 12 people in multiplayer), the game’s

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history. Lead dozens of world nations from 1836-1936. Agrarian or Industrial, Traditional or Radical, Peaceful or Expansionist... the choice is yours. Detailed population groups with their own economic needs and political

Sandustry drops you onto a mysterious, uncharted planet, where nearly everything around you is a potential resource. The world is fully destructible—dig, demolish, and rework the landscape as you carve out your own industrial empire. Start small, maybe panning gold from the sand, but soon you’ll have factories humming and tech trees branching, all while uncovering ancient artifacts hidden in the wilds. The planet’s sprawling biomes invite exploration, each one offering new materials and

Warhounds drops you into a gritty world of turn-based tactics and intense mercenary action, channeling the spirit of XCOM and Jagged Alliance. Lead your squad of sharp-witted operators through high-stakes missions set in an alternate-future Africa, where every move in the campaign shapes the direction of the war. As commander, you control every detail—position your team smartly, use the environment for cover, and always keep sightlines in mind. Here, physics drive the outcomes, not pure luck,

Step into the heart of feudal Japan with Expeditions: Samurai, a story-driven RPG where your choices forge your legacy. As the head of a diverse band of privateers, you’ll travel to Japan aboard the De Albatros, arriving just as the country nears a dramatic turning point. Instead of following in William Adams’ legendary footsteps, you’ll blaze your own trail through a land torn by civil war, facing dilemmas that blur the lines between loyalty, ambition, and survival. Shape your own character,

Liquidation throws you into a tactical RTS world where fantasy collides with sci-fi, giving you both single-player and multiplayer battles to dig into. The story takes place on Veá, a planet ravaged by the Splintering — a cataclysm that wiped out civilizations and sent whole species extinct. Rising from the ruins, a mysterious resource called Quenrium is discovered, offering the promise of survival for those who control it. With the planet desperate for hope, two factions — the Twilight

Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. The Drug Enforcement Administration. You're a small-time drug dealer rolling into a fresh town with no cash, no product and no connections. Build your drug empire from the ground up in the grungy west-coast city of Hyland Point. Contend against intensifying law enforcement and deadly cartel competitors to expand your empire and reach the peak of the

Headquarters: Cold War drops you into a tense, fast-paced turn-based strategy showdown between NATO and the USSR, set in an alternate 1984. Choose your side and fight through two gripping campaigns, or dive into a range of skirmish missions where every move counts. Build your army, assign powerful heroes, and level up your units as you unlock game-changing Headquarters abilities to outwit your opponent and rewrite the course of history. The game’s tactical combat is easy to pick up but offers

Corporal Wilson's Diary, March 7, 1945. Near Remagen, Germany. We've just captured the bridge at Remagen, pulling off a surprise breakthrough. Speed was on our side. The day was cold, no snow thankfully, but our breath still made clouds in the crisp air. We moved into action, flanking their Pak 40 positions with our Shermans and securing the east bank with a 75mm M1 Howitzer barrage, advancing before they could react. Everything was rigged to explode, but we were too quick. They