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.
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.
Cat and Ghostly Road is an atmospheric point and click adventure title that has players go on a journey as a cat named Yang who travels to the spirit world to save his friend. Players are tasked with solving puzzles and completing quests as they journey through the world of ghosts and demons.
Taking inspiration from television shows like Snowpiercer, Frostrain presents player conductors with a roguelike adventure where you need to keep a constantly moving train full of people happy as they race to escape a frozen apocalypse.
Against the Storm combines two genres that don’t normally go together, roguelikes and city builders. And even though the concept might take a little getting used to, everything is so well done here that it’s really a delight to play.
Genie Reprise is a 3D first-person exploration title that tries to make use of the power of the newest consoles to deliver a unique walking simulator experience. It’s an interesting concept, but it unfortunately is a bit disappointing in terms of its gameplay.
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.
