Weekly Game News #11 2025

Mar 13, 2025

Dear friends,

I hope you are all doing well. I've come across browser games again this week. I used to play OGame a lot, but that was quite a while ago. I'd love to hear your thoughts on browser games and what you think of the idea of having a sci-fi universe game similar to EVE Online in the browser.

Let's get to the newsletter. This week I have a selection of games that span a variety of genres, from deep strategy and survival games to thrilling space adventures and classic RTS action.

Let's get started.

| Upcoming Games

Desperate Place

Waking up too soon from cryosleep is never a good sign—especially when you're stranded on an unknown planet. Desperate Place is a tower defense survival game where you must gather resources, repair your damaged starship, and fend off waves of terrifying alien creatures. Every decision matters, and your crew’s fate is in your hands. If you enjoy strategic survival and tense encounters, this one’s for you.

🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3058140
📅 Release Date: 22 Apr, 2025
🎮 Developer: BruceGalaxy

Outworld Station

Space is a dangerous place, but someone has to keep the economy running. In Outworld Station, you take command of an interstellar factory automation hub, where your goal is to extract alien resources, build a sprawling production line, and construct starships. But beware—this system is anything but peaceful. If you love strategy, resource management, and sci-fi simulation, you’ll want to check this out.

🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3242950
📅 Release Date: 22 Apr, 2025
🎮 Developer: Trickjump Games Ltd

Boxing School 2

If you’ve ever dreamed of running a boxing gym in the 1980s, Boxing School 2 is bringing back the old-school management experience with more depth, more fighters, and more strategy. Train up a roster of champions, guide them through tough matches, and build your gym’s reputation from scratch. The first game was a hidden gem, and this sequel looks even better.

🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2627410
📅 Release Date: 23 Apr, 2025
🎮 Developer: Raptor Claw Games

BOKURA: planet

Two players, one planet, and a mission to survive. BOKURA: planet is a cooperative puzzle adventure that challenges you and a friend to work together after crash-landing on an unknown world. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings, and make difficult choices to escape. If you enjoy narrative-driven, emotional co-op experiences, this is a must-play.

🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3126150
📅 Release Date: 24 Apr, 2025
🎮 Developer: ところにょり

Tempest Rising

Tempest Rising is a classic RTS set in a post-nuclear war Earth, where powerful factions battle for control over the last remaining resources. With a deep tech tree, intense battles, and strategic base-building, this game is perfect for anyone who grew up on the golden era of RTS games like Command & Conquer.

🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486920
📅 Release Date: 24 Apr, 2025
🎮 Developer: Slipgate Ironworks™

Kingdom's Deck

Building a kingdom isn’t easy, and in Kingdom’s Deck, it all comes down to the power of your cards. This card-based city-builder lets you craft a deck to manage resources, defend against enemy sieges, and shape your growing empire. If you enjoy deck-building mechanics combined with city management and strategy, this could be your next favorite game.

🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2655590
📅 Release Date: 28 Apr, 2025
🎮 Developer: Ivan Aco

| What to Listen to This Week?

This week I have something special for you: a soundtrack that is unlike any other Batman soundtrack. This time it's the legendary Batman soundtrack by Prince from 1989 - a funky, electric and completely unique interpretation of the atmosphere of Gotham.

You can listen to it here:

| Final Thoughts

That's it again for this issue. Let me know what you play, and if you listen to the Batman 1989 soundtrack, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

Take care, and see you next time.

Belane