Part deck-builder and part tower defense, Deck of Haunts puts players in control of a sentient haunted mansion determined to fend off unwanted guests. With great card mechanics, eerie atmosphere and a steep but rewarding learning curve, it’s a hauntingly fun choice for gamers looking to kick off spooky season in style.
When the original Stronghold Crusader was released in 2002, it was a huge leap forward for real-time strategy titles. Now, the definitive edition brings that glory back with new graphics, missions, maps, combat units and a rogues’ gallery of tricky AI opponents.
After the success of their open-world dark fantasy RPG, Dread Delusion, Lovely Hellplace is once again working with indie horror publisher, DreadXP, to bring their newest title, Entropy, to life. Embracing the retro aesthetic of their first major release, with a new flavor of unsettling locales and disturbing creatures, Entropy trades real-time, first-person combat for tactical turn-based battles inspired by classic JRPGs, featuring a party of up to six adventuring mercenaries faced with staving off the demonic invasion of their world. In this dying age, only pockets of humanity remain. There was no grand apocalyptic event to speak of; only … Continue reading Dread Delusion Creator Announces New Entropy RPG
Pineapple Works, together with Silver Lemur Games, Polish developer of the Legends of Amberland series, are happy to announce that Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees has just launched digitally on Nintendo Switch for $19.99. Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western dungeon crawler RPG inspired by the games from the 90s like Might and Magic, Wizardry, Ultima Underworld, the Gold Box series and others. Using the classic first-person perspective, over grid movement, turn-based system to travel in an open world with fast travel options and a quick combat. Sequel to Legends of … Continue reading Amberland II: The Song of Trees Classic RPG Launches for Switch and Steam
Upin and Ipin Universe is an open-world adventure based on the hit cartoon Upin and Ipin, and it captures the show’s charm and lively style with cooperative play that encourages families to share the adventure. Young fans will enjoy stepping into their favorite cartoon’s village.
What do busted freezers, Sonic the Hedgehog trading cards and retro Dreamcast adventures have in common? They all collide in this week’s Save State as Vincent Mahoney dives back into Sonic Adventure 2, a title that still delivers speed, style and chaos in 2025.
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.
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.
Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich writes this week about his enjoyment of the unique turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has players leading an action-packed quest to try and save the people of Lumiere.
Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers a true classic in Spelunky.
