{"id":30609,"date":"2026-04-01T08:03:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=30609"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:03:04","slug":"this-week-in-pc-games-new-rts-inspired-by-majesty-flying-city-rpg-from-former-mass-effect-writers-and-metal-gear-related-octopus-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=30609","title":{"rendered":"This Week in PC Games: New RTS Inspired by Majesty, Flying City RPG from Former Mass Effect Writers, and Metal Gear-Related Octopus Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/this-week-in-pc-games-new-rts-inspired-by-majesty-flying-city-rpg-from-former-mass-effect-writers-and-metal-gear-related-octopus-game.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/this-week-in-pc-games-new-rts-inspired-by-majesty-flying-city-rpg-from-former-mass-effect-writers-and-metal-gear-related-octopus-game.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>### New Week of PC Games: Highlights from the Upcoming Releases<\/p>\n<p>As we embark on a new week in the realm of PC gaming, we find ourselves amidst a string of enticing releases, with plenty for enthusiasts to look forward to. This week, characterized by the peculiarities of a &#8220;bank holiday weekend,&#8221; provides a unique blend of gaming experiences, from horror to RPGs and strategy games. Below, we explore a selection of titles that stand out.<\/p>\n<p>#### Horror &amp; Occult Themes<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Paragnosia: Museum**<br \/>\n  Dive into the depths of a museum filled with ancient Egyptian and pre-Columbian artifacts in this horror photography series. Players will have the opportunity to capture 130 anomalies and face six locks that hold secrets best left undisturbed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Bloodletter**<br \/>\n  This early access title is a Tarot and medieval-themed deckbuilder where players take on the role of an exorcist tasked with liberating villagers from dark forces. Its unique premise blends tarot mechanics with strategic gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>#### RPGs and Narrative Adventures<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Endalor**<br \/>\n  Engage in an open-world RPG experience that allows for 1 to 4 players. With inspirations drawn from Souls-like combat, gear up for stamina-based challenges and a world brimming with castles and caverns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Aether &amp; Iron**<br \/>\n  Set in an anti-gravity art deco version of New York, this narrative RPG encourages players to navigate the city as a detective engaging in turn-based vehicular combat, designed by a talented team with ties to the acclaimed *Mass Effect* series.<\/p>\n<p>#### Unique Concepts and Innovations<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Lakehopper**<br \/>\n  Enter the world of a seaplane courier in this early access simulation game, where players deliver goods across stunning aquatic environments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Subliminal**<br \/>\n  Prepare for a psychological horror experience reminiscent of the Backrooms, featuring mysterious elements and a distinctive \u201cbouncehole.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Crown of Greed**<br \/>\n  A real-time strategy game that mimics the Majesty series, where you cannot issue direct orders to your units but rather must entice them into action using gold as bait.<\/p>\n<p>#### Platformers &amp; Classic Genres<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Legacy of Kain: Ascendance**<br \/>\n  This 2D action platformer transports players back to the world of Nosgoth, featuring the iconic Raziel from *Soul Reaver* during his youth.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Super Meat Boy 3D**<br \/>\n  Experience a new dimension as the beloved 2D platformer makes its 3D debut, filled with challenges that hark back to its roots of precision and difficulty.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Legends of the Round Table**<br \/>\n  Offering turn-based gameplay focused on Arthurian cavalry battles, this latest addition to the genre embodies the rich storytelling typical of the medieval period.<\/p>\n<p>#### Eccentric Titles<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Grime 2**<br \/>\n  Step into a Metroidvania universe where players become an &#8220;art mimic,&#8221; absorbing and morphing into various creatures and elements, providing a fresh take on gameplay mechanics.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn&#8217;t**<br \/>\n  A roguelike puzzler that creatively integrates Boggle-style gameplay with chess pieces and poker hands for an inventive word gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p>#### Final Thoughts<\/p>\n<p>As the week progresses, gamers can anticipate a rich tapestry of titles across genres, each offering unique gameplay experiences. With festive days ahead and a myriad of adventures to embark on, the upcoming week promises to be a memorable one for PC gaming aficionados. As we look to navigate these enticing new worlds, let\u2019s heed caution, especially with April Fool&#8217;s Day lurking in the midst, ensuring we embrace the genuine offerings of this week\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/this-week-in-pc-games-new-rts-inspired-by-majesty-flying-city-rpg-from-former-mass-effect-writers-and-metal-gear-related-octopus-game.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/this-week-in-pc-games-new-rts-inspired-by-majesty-flying-city-rpg-from-former-mass-effect-writers-and-metal-gear-related-octopus-game.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Hello, new week of PC games! Hey, I thought you&#8217;d be taller. Ah, I see what&#8217;s happened: the Maw has eaten Friday again, and swallowed next Monday for good measure. As ever, the normies are calling this a &#8220;bank holiday weekend&#8221;. There are various festivities planned &#8211; apparently, some bunny has been running around laying chocolate eggs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/this-week-in-pc-games-an-rts-inspired-by-majesty-a-flying-city-rpg-from-former-mass-effect-writers-and-one-metal-gear-affiliated-octopus\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30610,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30609","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=30609"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30609\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/30610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=30609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=30609"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=30609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}