Offering players an old school detective thriller, Let Bions Be Bygones is told using incredible pixel art and a large cast in an episodic format. The experience may have gamers fondly remembering the golden era of point and click adventures.
Part wacky visual novel, part old-school racer and part roguelike simulation, Heading Out is one heck of a unique title that is not to be missed. This surreal experience it offers is both interesting and fun for those looking for something a bit different.
Highwater is an interesting adventure where the world has flooded, and survivors need to explore and scavenge for resources. There is also some complex turn-based combat, a few puzzles and even indie music on the radio to round out this aquatic-based adventure.
Manor Lords recently released to Steam Early Access, and while the developer Slavic Magic thought they might get a few hundred players, millions flocked to that new banner. We dive into this unique medieval city builder to see if it’s worth playing in Early Access and where the title might go next.
The liminal horror genre continues to expand, with independent developer Tensori taking the genre into Pools, or specifically, into hundreds of interesting and impossible pools that players must walk, swim and explore as they try to slowly escape this weird and wet world.
Wartales is one of the most advanced tactical, turn-based RPGs to release in years, giving players the chance to manage an entire company of mercenaries. Adding a tavern ownership simulation DLC to the title might seem odd at first, but it works well for those looking for more of an economic challenge.
Liminal horror games and those where you need to spot anomalies are extremely popular right now. And one of the best developers working in that genre is Chilla’s Art, as their new anomaly-spotting horror title set on bullet train Shinkansen 0 proves.
Developer Vanillaware is known for titles with solid mechanics, and the SRPG Unicorn Overlord might just be their best one yet. It offers incredibly satisfying strategy gameplay that is not often found on consoles, making it a must-have for Switch, PlayStation or Xbox armchair generals.
Withering Rooms is a roguelike survival horror title that does just about everything right. It offers a unique experience and story, good combat and crafting elements and just enough creepy atmosphere to delight those who enjoy and appreciate horror gaming.
Pacific Drive is a unique title that combines survival horror with expansive exploration and crafting, all from the driver’s seat of a 1947 station wagon that will be your home away from home as you face the dangers of the game’s deadly Exclusion Zone.
