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Step into the fast-paced world of Esports Manager 2026, a strategy sim for PC where you build and lead your own professional esports team. Start fresh with a brand new squad or step into the shoes of an established organization. From recruiting the next breakout stars to building team chemistry and handling tournament schedules, you'll have your hands full guiding every aspect of your club. Make tough calls on training, transfers, and morale—your leadership shapes the future of your team,

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand offers a fresh spin on wave defense, giving you a standalone experience packed with tense, replayable action. You don’t need to own any previous Company of Heroes games to get started—just jump in, whether you’re a veteran commander or totally new to the series. Face off against relentless enemy waves through 12 rounds that ramp up in difficulty, featuring tough bosses and unique battlefield twists designed specifically for Final Stand. At the heart of the mode

Darkest Dungeon drops you into a brooding gothic world where every step is a gamble. This roguelike, turn-based RPG isn't just about hacking through monsters; it's a test of your party’s minds as much as their swords. You’ll gather a roster of flawed heroes and try to reclaim your ancestor’s cursed estate, pushing through shadowy forests, crumbling ruins, and long-forgotten crypts. There’s more to worry about than just the horrors lurking in the dark—starvation, sickness, and

Step back into the gold rush era and experience mining like a real prospector. In this gold mining simulation for PC, every step of the process draws from actual historical methods. Smash apart rocky ground, sift through soil, and use all sorts of tools and machines to separate out the precious gold—then fire up the smelter to turn your haul into solid gold bars ready for sale at the bank. You’ll come across classic forms of gold: dust, flakes, and those satisfying nuggets. Each type brings

Hearth and Hamlet invites you into a cozy medieval pixel world where a quiet camp can grow into a bustling kingdom. This is a relaxing citybuilder clicker game with a magical twist—gather wood, stone, and other resources, put your villagers to work, and watch as your little settlement evolves building by building. Step by step, you’ll shape the land into a vibrant kingdom, discovering new surprises and secrets as you go. But the fun isn’t just in stacking up new constructions. As your

Step into the world of Pizza House Simulator and take charge of your own pizzeria along the sun-soaked Amalfi Coast. Craft genuine Italian pizzas from scratch, manage every corner of your kitchen, and transform a humble family spot into a bustling restaurant everyone in town talks about. Each shift brings its own drama, whether it’s the quiet of early mornings or the frenzy of a packed dinner rush. Get hands-on with every part of the kitchen: prep ingredients, stretch dough, keep an eye on the

Unrailed 2: Back on Track cranks up the frantic fun of the original, delivering an even wilder track-building adventure for PC. Whether you’re sitting together on the couch or teaming up online, you and your friends have to lay down rails as fast as you can—because that train isn’t stopping for anyone. Every trip throws you into freshly generated worlds, each packed with its own hazards and challenges. Communication and quick thinking are key, because if you let things get out of hand, you’ll

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