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Hey {{first_name| Gamers}}! Here are the new titles in your favourite game genre

Here’s your curated list of upcoming games releasing next week in your genre. Stay ahead of the curve and discover your next favorite title before it drops!

Release Date: 2026-05-05

Wax Heads

Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation

Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues - whatever gets everyone’s groove back!

Developers: Patattie Games

Publishers: Curve Games

Platforms: windows, mac, linux

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2769240

Release Date: 2026-05-05

In The Black

Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access

Nuclear-powered space combat in the 23rd century! In The Black ® is an intense, realistic space combat simulator with a serious respect for science. It is laser focused on the pilot experience and features single- and online multiplayer game modes, plus robust ship customization options.

Developers: Impeller Studios

Publishers: Impeller Studios, Exothermic

Platforms: windows, mac, linux

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/380110

Release Date: 2026-05-05

Forage Wizard

Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Click, craft and collect your way to alchemical mastery. Progress through a branching skill tree and explore the forbidden woods. Collect resources and build machines of magic. Slay monsters, farm crops and automate your production to become the all-powerful Forage Wizard!

Developers: Lost Maxim

Publishers: Lost Maxim

Platforms: windows, mac, linux

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3868320

Release Date: 2026-05-04

World of Warships: Legends

Genres: Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play

Join this free-to-play PvP online naval shooter with fast-paced combat, easy-to-learn gameplay, intuitive controls, and cross-platform play on Steam, console, and mobile. Choose from 600+ warships and 150+ Commanders, and master tactics on diverse maps. Play now and become a legend!

Developers: Wargaming Group Limited

Publishers: Wargaming Group Limited

Platforms: windows, mac, linux

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2964090

Release Date: 2026-05-05

Plentiful

Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

Plentiful is a nature sandbox. You shape the land and everything responds—water, plants, animals, and your people. Learn how this world works. Your tribe’s survival depends on it.

Developers: GabberGames

Publishers: Learnia Inc

Platforms: windows, mac, linux

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3044790

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That’s it for this week.

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See you next week,

—The GameGenreNews Team

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