Menace Brings Smooth Combat and Big Potential to Early Access
Overhype Studios and Hooded Horse bring sharp tactical combat, a grim sci-fi frontier and plenty of strategic potential to Menace, an Early Access release that already feels polished even as some balance and progression systems still need work.
The Long Dark Finally Brings Wintermute Story to a Close
After nearly a decade of delays, rewrites and long gaps between chapters, The Long Dark finally brings its Wintermute story to a close with an ambitious and satisfying finale that delivers danger, variety and long-awaited answers to its icy, apocalyptic survival tale.
Esoteric Ebb Leans Into Weirdness and Wins Big
With strong writing, colorful fantasy, internal stat debates and a refreshing willingness to let failures be fun, Esoteric Ebb stands out as one of the strangest and most charming RPGs in recent memory. Role-players looking for something genuinely different should take this adventure for a spin.
Guards II: Chaos in Hell Delivers Fast and Fiendish Strategy
With easy-to-learn mechanics and its smart mix of turn-based strategy and auto battler gameplay, Guards II: Chaos in Hell offers a fast and satisfying descent into tactical combat that is perfect for both veteran players and those new to the genre.
Circle Empires II Puts a Fresh Spin on RTS Combat
With randomly generated maps, quick-fire strategy battles and a simple but satisfying loop of expansion and conquest, Circle Empires II offers an accessible RTS that still leaves room for smart play, strategic planning and deep customization of a player’s combat forces.
Railroad Corporation 2 Keeps the Series on Track
With deeper logistics, smart business management and plenty of room for players to build a railroad empire their own way, Railroad Corporation 2 delivers a strong and satisfying strategy title for fans of both train-based games and business sims.
After Inc: Revival Turns Zombie Survival Into Smart Strategy
From the creators of Plague Inc, After Inc: Revival is a surprisingly deep settlement builder that imagines what happens after the zombie apocalypse, challenging players to guide survivors out of hiding to rebuild civilization through planning, expansion and constant life-or-death decisions.
Resident Evil Requiem Is a Masterclass in Modern Horror
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem balances nerve-shredding survival horror with bursts of classic action, using two very different protagonists to deliver one of the series’ strongest and most unsettling entries in years.
Tales of Berseria Remastered’s Enhancements Make Velvet’s Journey More Enjoyable
Bandai Namco’s remaster for Tales of Berseria does not radically transform one of the best titles in the Tales series, but quite a few strong quality-of-life upgrades and a still-excellent core adventure makes it easy to recommend.
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check Offers a Smart Twist on Zombie Survival
Part checkpoint simulator and part zombie survival title, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is unique and turns outbreak management into a tense first-person experience, even if some of its systems can become frustrating over time.