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.
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.
Dispatch flips the superhero genre on its head by putting players behind a busted desk instead of in a flashy suit. With great writing, real choices and a lovable cast of reformed villains, it’s one of the most heartfelt and addictive story-based adventures of the year.
Blending classic city management with a truly unique premise, The Wandering Village challenges players to build a thriving village on the back of a colossal creature. With survival tied to both your people and your Onbu companion, it’s a charming builder that stands out from the crowd.
Part deck-builder and part tower defense, Deck of Haunts puts players in control of a sentient haunted mansion determined to fend off unwanted guests. With great card mechanics, eerie atmosphere and a steep but rewarding learning curve, it’s a hauntingly fun choice for gamers looking to kick off spooky season in style.
When the original Stronghold Crusader was released in 2002, it was a huge leap forward for real-time strategy titles. Now, the definitive edition brings that glory back with new graphics, missions, maps, combat units and a rogues’ gallery of tricky AI opponents.
When a kingdom’s peasants only work under the king’s direct gaze, every move counts. The King is Watching blends tower defense, auto-battler action and roguelike progression into one uniquely challenging package that will surprise even the most experienced armchair generals.
It’s been a long time since we got to play anything new in the Commandos series. But now Commandos: Origins brings that classic World War II series back to life in 14 over the top, war-changing missions with all the modern bells and whistles found in top tier games.
Using Unreal Engine 5 to bring the wild and deadly world of the humble ant to life in Empire of the Ants makes for some eye-opening adventures and a unique new form of real-time combat that will make you appreciate these hard-working insects of the world.
Created by a small development team, Artisan TD is a competent tower defense title that puts a huge amount of emphasis on aesthetics and is set in an almost fairytale world of incredible and frightening creatures.
