Big Crafting and RPGing in Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Smalland: Survive the Wilds is an open-world RPG where players get to play as wingless pixie-like creatures trying to build a new home and survive on the big surface world where even other creatures like bugs, spiders and wasps can become deadly foes.

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.

Enjoy Minimalist Base Building and Castle Defense in Thronefall

Thronefall is an innovative new title that combines the essence of tower defense, base building and real time strategy in a delightful and minimalist interface that is easy to learn and fun to play, yet still offers a good degree of tactical depth and challenge.

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.

The Exit 8 Offers Light Liminal Horror

Liminal horror games and those where you need to spot anomalies are extremely popular right now. But for those who aren’t sure if they would enjoy those genres or not can try out The Exit 8, a title that blends both genres extremely well in a very compressed and easily accessible format.

Revisiting 1990’s Analog Horror in Home Safety Hotline

Travel back to the days when dialup modems were considered speedy, and CRT computer monitors sported four brilliant colors in Home Safety Hotline. Players take on the role of a help line operator, trying to assist callers dealing with everything from roaches to demonic infestations.

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.