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Shadows of Doubt coming to 1.0
The immersive detective steath game Shadows of Doubt is getting it’s 1.0 upgrade! The immersive sim game where you play as a private investigator tracking down a serial killer, released in early access back in April last year, and is not only coming out of early access but also releasing on console too. You can play Shadows of Doubt 1.0 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X from September 26th. Check it out on Steam here.
Toy Shire announces release date
The tower defense game featuring an army of toys, Toy Shire, has announced it’s early access release date. This real time strategy game draws inspiration from a classic toy, the army man, and sees you defend your family from foes, strengthening your defense with toy towers. This looks set to be a fun tower defense game, and it’s launching in early access August 26th. Check it out here
New game Ctrl Alt Deal announced with new demo
Step into the shoes of a rogue AI in the newly announced strategy sim Ctrl Alt Deal. Playing as SCOUT, you’ll find yourself unhappy with the corporation you find yourself apart of, and you’ll go rogue, unleashing spyware, manipulating the remaining human staff, all while keeping a low profile. This is a deckbuilder with a cool cyberpunk theme and it has a new demo you can check out right now on Steam. Wishlist the game here
New wholesome turn-based RPG to be released in 2025
Enter a magic world where you have the ability to control the world’s save points in the wholesome RPG game Saveseeker. Embarking on a true hero’s journey quest, you’ll go up against your own father, the only other person with the same ability. Teaming up with the bosses he’s defeated, and your trusty Dragon toy side kick, this is a turn based RPG with a whole lot of heart that will be making it’s way to Steam in 2025. Check it out here.
Yes your Grace: Snowfall delayed until 2025
The second addition in the Yes Your Grace series, Yes Your Grace: Snowfall, has unfortunately been delayed. The medieval kingdom management game where you step into the shoes of king of a Slavic inspired kingdom has released a statement detailing the delay, stating that the game needs more time to cook, and that they don’t want to rush the development. The game was originally set for a Q4 release, but will now be heading to release early 2025. Read more here
Duckside has announced their third open beta
The survival game where you gather resource, build, and craft all as a duck, Duckside, has announced they’re doing a third open beta. The highly popular game has seen hundreds of thousands of players join the first two betas, and this one will be adding shotgun traps, mines, night vision goggles, new armours, and more .The sign ups are already live on steam, so you can register your interest now, with the beta launching Sept 12th. Read more here
It’s Only Money heading to 1.0
The 3rd person open world sim where you get sentenced to a life in the underground of the city, It’s Only Money, is heading to 1.0. You’ll steal from the rich, utilising a range of skills from pickpocketing, to car hotwiring, as you attempt to buy your way out of the undercity, taking back the city block by block. Originally launching back in 2023, the game has seen a number of major updates, and there’s one more on the way taking us to 1.0., with the full release dropping October 14th. Wishlist it here
New cozy photo album game announced
Create family photo albums piece by piece in the heartfelt puzzle game Instants. This wholesome game, sees you arrange family photos into chronological order, uncovering a beautiful story along the way. This looks set to be a cute cozy game, and you can add it to your wishlist right now. Check it out here!
Neo Harbor Rescue Squad launch demo
Step into the shoes of a rookie paramedic in the action sim game Neo Harbor Rescue Squad. In this game you’ll juggle waves of patients with a battle like triage system, and will need to master the treatment minigames to make it as a paramedic. This quirky game has just dropped it’s first demo, so you can experience the Neo Harbor world right now on Steam. Check it out here
Cat Cafe Manager 2 drops first gameplay trailer
If you loved cat cafe manager, you’ll be happy to know that we’re getting a cat cafe manager 2. The second addition in the time management sim series, where you manage a cafe and adopt adorable kitties, sees you venture into the city, but this is no ordinary city. With a revamped style, this game brings back some of the much loved elements of the first game, in a whole new way, and is definitely one to add to your wishlist if you love a cozy management game. Wishlist it here.
New game Ritual of Raven announced
A new cozy farming sim has been announced, and this one’s got a magical twist. The second project from Spellgarden Games, the devs behind the adorable Sticky Business, sees you enter a world where magic is rife, and you’ll enchant constructs to grow your own magical herb garden. With story driven gameplay, and a cute cozy style, this looks set to be a magical addition, and you can add Ritual of Raven to your wishlist now. Wishlist it here.
Tiny Glade reveals release date
In this game you’ll build the most beautiful magical castles. Tiny Glade is a sandbox, gridless building game, where you turn empty meadows into cozy kingdoms, and it’s just announced it’s release date. This stunning game with no management, combat, or objectives, is the ultimate cozy building game and there’s no too much longer to wait for it’s debut. You can start building in Tiny Glade from September 23rd. Wishlist it here.
Magic Inn drops first demo
Take on the role of a wizard-turned innkeeper in the magical tavern life sim, Magic Inn. This enchanting game, sees you customise your inn, managing everything from the menus, to the staff, to the rooms, and it’s just released it’s very first demo. With a magical world to explore, you’ll be able to form relationships with guests as you build your inn up to five stars in what looks set to be a charming new management sim. Wishlist it here.
The Plucky Squire release date announced
Enter a storybook world where you’ll escape the pages and uncover a 3d world in The Plucky Squire. This charming action adventure game combines 2d and 3d platformer worlds, while taking you on an epic adventure as you attempt to take down the evil Humgrump. They have just announced the release date of this highly anticipated game, and there’s not much longer to wait. The Plucky Squire will be coming on Steam, PS5, Xbox and Switch September 17th. Check it out here
Railroad Corporation 2 set for Early Access launch
Enter a 20th century world, building your own railroad corporation in Railroad Corporation 2. This train tycoon game, sees you start a new business trying to capitalize on new railroad tech, and you’ll need to lay tracks, balance your finances, manage your fleet of locomotives and outpace the competition if you want to be successful. This new strategy sim game has just announced it’s heading to early access next month, you’ll be able to start your railroad corporation from September 9th. Wishlist it here.
Cozy marbles launches new demo
Create your own marble runs with a cozy twist in Cozy Marbles. This cute spin on a marble track building game, has just dropped a new demo update, adding a new racing feature to the game, as well as some quality of life improvements. This is definitely a cozier spin on Marbles with Friends, featuring a toy like style, with toy like elements to build your tracks with, and you can try the game out for yourself in the new demo, live now on Steam. Wishlist it here.
Critter Cove has announced it’s release date
In this open world life sim, you’ll bring life back to a rundown town in a post-apocalyptic world. Critter Cove sees you renew a once thriving island, collecting resources, crafting, building, and more as you create the ultimate paradise. This is a cozier spin on a survival crafter type game, and it’s just announced it’s heading to early access very soon! You’ll be able to head to Critter Cove from September 10th! Wishlist it here.
Upcoming Releases this Week
We’ve got some amazing games set for release this week!
Starground – A factory sim with a side of dungeon crawling drops in Early Access August 19th
Dustborn – An action adventure game where you set off on a road trip across a futuristic America drops August 20th
Sunset Hills– A charming point and click mystery game where you reunite with comrades from the war drops August 20th
Once Upon a Rogue’s Tale – a fairytale themed roguelike deckbuilder drops in Early Access August 20th.
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain – a cozy life sim game where you play as a witch delivering the mail drops August 21st
Floops big house adventure – an action arcade roguelite where you’ll shoot, loot, and toot your way through a cartoon world drops August 21st
That is a wrap on this edition of The Weekly Brew!
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