Experience Strange and Surreal Storytelling in About an Elf
About an Elf is an especially bizarre game. At its heart is a visual novel following the adventures of Elven Princess Dam and her sidekick cat Roland. It’s not for everyone, but is certainly one of the most unique Switch titles our Modern Gamer has ever experienced.
Experience a Video Game with Deep Inupiat Folklore
Created in conjunction with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council, the Never Alone: Arctic Collection offers much to like, from the sheer beauty of the game to the exploration of deep Inupiat culture. It also has a fantastic theme with a strong emphasis on generational wisdom.
Kaiju Wars Game Embraces Classic Monster Movie Fun
In Kaiju Wars, you get to play as those really outclassed military units that are famous in Japanese monster movies for acting as cannon fodder for Godzilla and his friends. Will you fare better, or just taste better?
Life Feels Less Frantic When Playing Dorfromantik
City building games are all the rage these days, but they can sometimes become just as stressful as wargames. That won’t happen with Dorfromantik, a board game like experience which offers one of the most relaxing builders around.
Wandering Around The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna Game
This week our Modern Gamer takes a look at another so-called walking simulator game, The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna by developer Tonguc Bodur. This one is interesting, but is definitely not for everyone.
Something for Everyone in Scrapnaut
Scrapnaut is a clever, cartoon-like survival and base building game set in a colorful steampunk world. And because of the variable difficulty levels, it can also be a combat sim too, or a more chill hunting and gathering type experience.
Ghost on the Shore Combines a Walking Simulator and a Mystery
Shipwrecked on a mysterious island, players can talk with ghosts, explore their vivid surroundings and generally try to uncover secrets of the past in a place that seems to exist out of time. And because it’s a walking simulator at heart, it’s very easy to play.
Exploring the Paperwork Simulator Game “Not Tonight 2”
Like its predecessor, the Not Tonight 2 game is one that expresses its message through various mini-games and tasks, like checking people’s ID. This lets players explore that dark world while also contemplating their own.
A Big Yea for Yaga Roots Game
The Roots of Evil DLC for the Yaga RPG delves even more deeply into some of Slavic lore’s most insidious characters and deepest mysteries, and all with a sweetly humorous twist that will have you cheering for the one-handed hero.
Void Slayer is a Capable and Fun Budget Shooter
Void Slayer is a budget shooter with an interesting twist. The arena you fight in expands or contracts based on your health. As you take damage, your play area gets filled with holes, so watch your step out there.