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2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for gamers. This is the first full year of the Nintendo Switch 2, and it brings one of the most anticipated titles in gaming history — Grand Theft Auto 6. Alongside massive AAA blockbusters, exciting sequels, remakes, and a wealth of indie gems, 2026 promises something for every type of player.

Persona 5 Tactica is a strategy RPG that expands the Persona 5 universe with a new, emotionally charged storyline. Developed by ATLUS, the game transports the Phantom Thieves to a bizarre realm oppressed by the Legionnaires military group. Players join forces with a mysterious revolutionary named Erina to lead a rebellion against tyranny. The game features turn-based combat in which you create and customize your squad using favorite characters and new allies. You'll battle enemies using Personas, a variety of weapons, and stylish attacks. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes additional content: mission packs, weapon packs, and a special Persona. Combining tactical gameplay with the rich Persona universe, this game offers a fresh take on the franchise for both new and longtime fans.

Bus Flipper Renovator Simulator puts you in the driver’s seat of a unique indie simulation, restoring forgotten buses into vibrant mobile homes or food trucks. As a lone renovator, you tackle iconic vehicles like American school buses, stripping away grime and rebuilding interiors. Each job, from city buses to retro vans, sparks creative freedom. The latest version of the game, launched in 2025, features crisp 3D graphics and an atmospheric score, pulling you into a rewarding restoration adventure.

The Scourge | Tai Uong is a puzzle RPG that invites gamers into the eerie setting of Saigon, Vietnam, capturing the essence of 1990s urban legends. The story centers on a protagonist who must unravel a tragic family history and is haunted by a dark supernatural presence resulting from past choices. Players must navigate a series of challenging puzzles while exploring various locations across the city, seeking to uncover hidden truths and confront otherworldly threats.

House Flipper 2 is a meditative immersive simulator and a continuation of the series of the same name. It’s time to buy out these old rickety houses and turn derelict premises into luxury apartments. Act as the only member of the repair team and get down to business, because no one limits you. Clear the room of old rubbish, mark the area, and then demolish or complete the missing walls, develop an individual style and bring it to life. Enjoy every minute, and if you don’t like something, you can always destroy it or replace it with a more suitable element. It’s no secret that the first part of the franchise has captivated hundreds of thousands of fans from the first day of launch. Developers take into account the most successful moments from the previous developments in order to improve this product at times.

Age of Empires 4 — is another part of the real-time strategy series, the fourth numbered game in which you have to take control of one of the civilizations and lead through centuries of development and growth. The events of the game will once again lead you through the centuries, through which almost all existing civilizations passed in due time. You will again find yourself in the role of the leader of one of the civilizations, you will be able to try to grow from it a people, a country, a separate faction, engage in conquests, and generally create the world the way you would like to see it.

Poly TD is a strategy game whose gameplay is built on a fusion of tower defense elements and random generation mechanics. All battles take place in a circular arena, where the outcome depends on the careful placement of units. The main goal is to fuse available units to subsequently transform them into powerful creatures capable of turning the tide of battle. The defenders range from simple peasants to legendary figures from various eras and mythologies, including figures such as Siegfried, Joan of Arc, and Guan Yu. Finding the perfect synergy between heroes is key to holding back the onslaught of enemy hordes.

Like a Dragon Ishin — is a remake of the original spin-off released in 2014 by SEGA exclusively for the Japanese market. The events unfold in Japan in the second half of the 19th century and tells about the adventures of the samurai Sakamoto Ryome. After an unsuccessful fight, the main character ends up in prison and is preparing for the death penalty, but Yoshida Toyo miraculously saves him, but in return he needs your help. Together with your savior, put an end to the cruel and unjust period of Tosa’s rule, because it was under them that social classes came to the fore, preventing ordinary workers from reaching any heights. Embark on a dangerous journey, face various opponents and demonstrate your strength on the battlefield.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a dynamic classic beat’em up that became a continuation of the Yakuza series. The plot part is entirely dedicated to Kiryu and tells his story after the man left the criminal world. In an attempt to hide from numerous gangs, he tries to find peace and solitude in the temple, but even here the ghosts of the past overtake him. You will have to face a dilemma, and also demonstrate what a person can do in difficult situations, where the lives of loved ones depend on his actions. Unlike previous parts of the series of the same name, the project returns to the beginning and invites players to immerse themselves in a beat-em-up with intense battles and a dynamic combat system, which plays a key role in the entire title.

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, the latest chapter in the acclaimed platform-adventure series, immerses players in a vibrant, myth-filled Persian kingdom filled with dangerous challenges and extraordinary feats. Standing on the feet of Sargon, a valiant warrior sworn to the clan of the Immortals, players embark on a daring quest to free the kidnapped Prince Hassan, heir to the Persian throne. Throughout this dangerous odyssey, Sargon navigates a 2.5D side-scrolling tapestry, seamlessly weaving acrobatics and combat into a tapestry of exploration. Blades sparkle, foes fall, and Sargon unleashes his mastery, backed by the powerful blessing of time manipulation.