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.

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.

Firegirl is a White Hot Platformer

Firegirl is an ambitious game that offers some truly intriguing game mechanics. You will find your superhero firefighter girl in a constant battle with some very angry, living flames as you save your city in this exciting rogue-like platformer.

How The Space West Was Won

Our Modern Gamer fondly remembers the classic Outlaw Star anime while playing They Always Run this week, a gritty space western side scroller featuring a Clint Eastwood, Cad Bane type mercenary with three arms and lots of attitude.