Back to the Dawn Locks in Strategy and Style in an Entertaining Prison Adventure

Prison adventure Back to the Dawn blends noir drama and Lovecraftian weirdness into one of the most entertaining indie RPGs of the year. It includes over one hundred quests and several endings. Prison life has never been this strange, strategic or hilarious.
A Royal Gaze Changes Up Tower Defense in The King is Watching

When a kingdom’s peasants only work under the king’s direct gaze, every move counts. The King is Watching blends tower defense, auto-battler action and roguelike progression into one uniquely challenging package that will surprise even the most experienced armchair generals.
Descenders Next Balances Mountain and Snowboarding Action With Extreme Sports

Descenders Next takes the extreme downhill biking concept of the original and swaps in mountain and snowboards for a roguelike ride across random trails. While the controls take some getting used to, overall, it’s a ride worth taking.
Tales of the Shire Trades Epic Adventures for Heartwarming Hobbit Life

In a refreshing change from the usual action-packed Middle Earth fare, Tales of the Shire focuses on gardening, cooking and forging friendships. Cozy, charming and surprisingly deep, it’s the perfect title for anyone who’s ever dreamed of settling down in the Shire.
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Packs Premium Features at a Budget Price

The 8BitDo Arcade Controller delivers an impressive, lever-free fighting game experience with clicky, low-profile buttons, great ergonomics and tons of customization. And unlike more expensive options, this one is less than $100, making it perfect for specialized gaming on a budget.
Nice Day for Fishing Is the Humorous RPG You Didn’t Know You Needed

A fantasy MMO’s heroes of Azerim vanish, leaving one low-level NPC fisherman to deal with the monsters, world-ending quests and annoying story NPCs. It’s a ridiculous premise that somehow works for Nice Day for Fishing, sore thumbs and all.
Dragon Delves Soars With One-Shot Adventures for Every Kind of Campaign

Dragon Delves is a wonderfully crafted Dungeons and Dragons collection of ten adventures centered around iconic dragons with history, lore and unique challenges. Reviewer Colin Flanigan took it for a spin across taffy factories, astral gardens and more.
Maximum Football 2025 Scores Big as a Free Gridiron Contender

College football fanatic Neal Sayatovich dives into Maximum Football 2025, a surprisingly deep and completely free alternative to EA’s gridiron giant. With slick gameplay, a solid physics engine and smart team stand-ins, Maximum Football 2025 might just earn a spot in your starting sports lineup.
Recycling Center Simulator: Building An Empire One Bottle at a Time

In Recycling Center Simulator, players haul junk, sort trash and slowly build a humming machine of industrial efficiency out of garbage. It might be a little bit bland for newcomers, but for those who enjoy sims, this is a clean hit. Who knew waste management could be so satisfying?
Funcom’s Dune: Awakening Is a Brutal, Beautiful Sandbox on the Sands of Arrakis

From survival mechanics to guild-run spice wars, Funcom’s Dune: Awakening is more than just another licensed MMO. It’s an ambitious reinvention of Arrakis that we think would have even made Frank Herbert proud.
