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GOTW #26: Absolum – Dotemu’s Magical Roguelite Brawler is a Masterpiece of Action

October 22, 2025May 2, 2026 Daniel Sarach

A Hand-Drawn Masterclass in Combat and Chaos Developed by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and SupaMonks, Absolum is set to launch on October 9, 2025, exclusively for PC. This hand-drawn fantasy beat ’em up fuses the satisfying rhythm of classic arcade brawlers with the strategic intensity and replayability of a modern roguelite. It’s a daring evolution…

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Game of the Week #25: Abyssus – Deep-Sea Discovery and Danger

October 16, 2025May 2, 2026 Robelle Veligano

Exploring the Depths For this week’s spotlight, we plunge beneath the waves into the hauntingly beautiful world of Abyssus — a game that redefines what it means to explore the ocean depths. Developed by DoubleMoose Games and published by TidalWave Interactive, this first-person underwater adventure combines sci-fi, exploration, and a dash of horror to create…

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GOTW #24: Town to City — Grid-Free Cozy City Builder

October 8, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Game of the Week: Town to City (Early Access, PC) A grid-free city builder with warm Mediterranean vibes and real economic management—Town to City lets you shape winding streets, plazas, and districts while keeping citizens happy and your local economy humming. From Galaxy Grove (creators of Station to Station) and publisher Kwalee. Crushing it on…

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GOTW #23: Cairn (Demo) — Full Game Delayed to 2026

October 1, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

A precision climbing demo that already feels special—short, tough, and seriously satisfying I finished the main demo route in ~40 minutes, then spent another 3–4 hours clearing the gym challenges and tougher levels. Some of them are brutal—in the best way. This is the rare demo that ends and makes you mutter a few choice…

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Pompeii: The Legacy — Must-Play Roman City-Builder (GOTW #22)

September 24, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Game of the Week #22 — Pompeii: The Legacy is the must-play Roman city-builder where law, trade, and disaster planning forge your dynasty Twenty years after Vesuvius, Pompeii rises—and it needs leadership. Pompeii: The Legacy (Siscia Games) blends deep city management with generational strategy: write laws with teeth, balance patricians and plebs, cultivate trade routes…

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Game of the Week #21 – Gloomy Eyes

September 17, 2025May 2, 2026 Zackari Greif

Game of the Week #21 will get you ready for the spooky season early with an adorable story about a human girl and a zombie boy. In Gloomy Eyes, the sun has given up on humanity. A curious girl named Nena and a zombie boy who has been left behind called Gloomy meet in this…

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Game of the Week #20: Shape of Dreams is Out Now on Steam

September 11, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Game of the Week #20 — Shape of Dreams is out now — rock-solid, wildly replayable, and a real GOTY contender NEOWIZ and Lizard Smoothie land a confident 1.0 with Shape of Dreams—a fast, MOBA-inspired action roguelite built around clean skill-shot combat, real co-op synergy, and the kind of “one more run” loop that sneaks…

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Game of the Week #19— a clean, confident RTS that shines under pressure

September 4, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

We chose Last Outpost as our Game of the Week #19 Minimalist on the surface, tactical at its core, Last Outpost nails that mid-week itch: build smart by day, hold the line by night, and make every decision count when the waves hit. It’s readable, fast, and surprisingly deep when you start pushing greedier daytime…

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Game of the Week #18 — Space Drilling Station’s Free Demo Shows Big Promise

August 27, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Automation, strategy, and survival in space — why Space Drilling Station is our Game of the Week #18 Space Drilling Station is one of those indies that makes sense the moment you feel the loop. You’re thinking vertically, automating smart, and actually caring about the crew that keeps the whole thing running. Best part? You…

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Game of the Week 17: The Ink Demon Hunts Again in Bendy – Lone Wolf

August 20, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Game of the Week 17: Bendy – Lone Wolf Bendy: Lone Wolf is more than just another entry in the franchise — it’s a full remaster and expansion of the 2020 indie spin-off Boris and the Dark Survival. Joey Drew Studios rebranded, rebuilt, and expanded the game, adding new mechanics, improved visuals, and — for…

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Recharge is our Game of the Week #16

August 12, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Recharge RC racing game — nostalgia meets modern sim-cade thrills I just tested the Recharge RC racing game with AI drivers, and it clicked right away. I’ve had great fun with real RC racing in the past, and Recharge feels “somewhat realistic” in the best way—responsive, weighty, and fun. Picking a Game of the Week…

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Game of the Week #15: Fortified Space – A Solo Dev’s Dream Turns Real

August 5, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Fortified Space Takes Off with a Playable Demo When one indie developer couldn’t find the sci-fi game of his dreams, he built it himself. Fortified Space is a deeply personal project from Brendan and Nightsail Game Studios, combining tactical ship combat, on-foot exploration, and sandbox base building aboard a fully explorable starship. After a year…

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Game of the Week #14: House of Legacy

July 30, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

A dynasty-building sim that landed on our radar—and it deserves a place on yours Week 14 is here, and choosing just one game to spotlight each week never gets easier. But sometimes, a title surfaces that instantly earns your full attention. House of Legacy wasn’t overlooked by the community—it’s already earned a “Very Positive” rating…

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Game of the Week #13: Fallen Aces – A Crime Noir Brawler With Bite

July 23, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

A brutal, hand-drawn throwback to classic noir shooters, Fallen Aces delivers fists, firepower, and freedom—earning its place as this week’s standout pick. Sometimes a game doesn’t just hit—it socks you in the jaw, drags you through the alley, and leaves you grinning. Fallen Aces is that game. A slick blend of hand-drawn visuals, immersive sim…

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Game of the Week #12: Roadside Research Hits 150K Wishlists – Aliens, Gas Pumps, and DNA Collection

July 16, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

The indie invasion is working. Who knew that running a gas station could be so… extraterrestrial? Roadside Research just passed 150,000 wishlists on Steam — not bad for a game where you’re a disguised alien serving snacks and secretly harvesting DNA. So why did I pick it as Game of the Week? Well — I…

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