DLC
A global update that significantly expands gameplay options can be standalone or installed on top of the original game. With the expansion, new storylines, side quests, character classes, locations, game items, and so on appear in the game. Some expansions tell the story of another character to reveal the main plot in more detail or show an alternative version, while others continue the main storyline. Most often, the main plot is not touched at all. Occasionally, updates also pertain to the graphical aspect. Smaller expansions that do not significantly change the game are called DLC (Downloadable content).
Years
Platforms
All platformsPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/SPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch 2Nintendo SwitchiOSAndroidMacLinux
Statuses
Best Games in the DLC genre of 2026
Action, Shooter, Adventure, DLC, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Combat robots, Science fiction, Exploration, Role-playing game
April 16, 2026
VGTimes:
6.8/10
Players:
8.2/10
Steam:
89/100
The expansion completes the story of Atomic Heart. Sergey Nechaev and the Twin will head to the "Crystal" complex to challenge the KRAZ in a relentless bloody...
Strategy, DLC, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox, Fantasy, Construction, Simulation
February 12, 2026
Steam:
56/100
Metacritic:
72/100
The expansion allows players to build their own dynasty, develop its prestige, choose heirs, and even declare family members outcasts. Any sim can claim the crown...
Action, Online, DLC, First-person view, Third-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Survival, Open world, Zombies
October 15, 2026
Steam:
60/100
The expansion takes players to the vast expanses of Nasdara, a sun-baked province with cracked plains, shifting sands, and mountains on the horizon. There are few...
Arcade, Action, Online, DLC, Platformer, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Cooperative (co-op), Casual game
October 8, 2026
Steam:
79/100
The expansion enhances the dark universe of the game with new threats and mysteries that can no longer be ignored. Ancient forces are awakening, and with them come...
Action, Shooter, Adventure, Horror, DLC, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction, Survival horror
fall 2026
Anticipation Rating:
10/10
An expansion for Cronos: The New Dawn, revealing the past of one of the key characters from the main game. The events unfold in the merciless wastelands, where a...
Strategy, Simulation, DLC, Top-down view, Historical, Medieval era, Grand strategy, Role-playing game
September 30, 2026
Steam:
47/100
The expansion focuses on the religious side of medieval politics. New mechanics let you gain priestly authority and act independently of secular rulers, govern...
Adventure, DLC, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Science fiction, Survival, Crafting, Business / Management
July 13, 2026
Steam:
76/100
Metacritic:
77/100
A storyline expansion for the sci-fi survival simulator The Alters, expanding the story of Jan Dolsky and his struggle for survival on a dangerous planet. At the...
