Breaking the Mold With Atmospheric and Historical RPG The Thaumaturge
Dripping with an incredible atmosphere that combines dark magic and supernatural entities with the intense historical setting of pre-Great War Poland, The Thaumaturge is one of the most unique, story-driven RPGs to release in years.
Keeping the Trains Running on Time in Rail Route
Modern Gamer columnist Marie Brownhill this week is planning and managing some really intricate train schedules in the train dispatcher simulator Rail Route, where players are tasked with keeping an entire city’s rail lines working at peak efficiency, with all the trains running on time.
Kid Friendly, Family Adventuring With Little Panda’s Jewel Adventure
This week the Modern Gamer takes a look at the rated E adventure Little Panda’s Jewel Adventure by developer BabyBus. Parents looking for a great title to amuse their kids, or for something to play together with them, should check it out for iOS or Android.
Making the Grain With Beer Factory
Not surprisingly, Beer Factory puts players in charge of running a beer factory. But there are quite a few twists to deal with first like broken-down equipment, unsanitary working conditions and even squatters living along the production line.
Dancing the Night Away With Disco Simulator: Prologue
Disco Simulator: Prologue lets players manage every aspect of the hottest new club in town with dancing, drinks and entertainment. But first, players will need to do a lot of work, from arranging furniture to hiring employees and buying equipment.
Mathematics Meets Animal Crossing in Tales of Mathasia
Parents looking for ways to make the sometimes-challenging subject of math fun for their kids should take a look at Tales of Mathasia. It’s a title that combines cute animals, puzzles and activities that will help make math more entertaining.
Folklore Based Howl Tackles Tactical and Puzzle Gaming
This week Modern Gamer columnist Marie Brownhill delves into the world of Howl, a tactical strategy title with deep roots in ancient folklore. Part puzzle adventure and part turn-based strategy, Howl is certainly a unique experience.
Slipping Into the Stone Age With Tribe: Primitive Builder
This week Modern Gamer columnist Marie Brownhill tries out Tribe: Primitive Builder, which is one of the most relaxing building titles you will probably ever play. And despite being set during the Stone Age, it’s actually constructed using the Unreal Engine 5.1, so everything looks really good.
Piloting Big Mechs and Frying the Competition in Nimbus Infinity
Mech titles where players get to control giant robots are really popular, and the developers of Nimbus INFINITY have done a good job of making theirs easy to play with little experience needed. Players will be flying through space in intense mech combat in no time.
Interesting New Life Simulation Crops Up In Farmer’s Life
This week Modern Gamer columnist Marie Brownhill travels back to the 1940s to try and survive as a farmer in Eastern Europe. Surviving in Farmer’s Life is tough as there are many dangers, but the title can also be surprisingly weird and funny as well.