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The Alters: Last Variable Review – A Strong Return That Lasts Too Long

Posted on July 14, 2026August 3, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
The Alters: Last Variable Review – A Strong Return That Lasts Too Long

The Alters: Last Variable delivers a substantial new campaign, four scientific Jans, terraforming, and proper 32:9 presentation. Repetition, an awkward indoor camera, occasional stuttering, and the lack of native 5120×1440 support prevent it from matching the original. Score: 7/10.

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Why Enshrouded Earned Our Game of the Week #62 Pick

Posted on July 12, 2026July 24, 2026 By Jake Boyette
Why Enshrouded Earned Our Game of the Week #62 Pick

Jake Boyette explains why Enshrouded’s mix of combat, exploration, detailed base building, quests, loot, and RPG progression makes it our Game of the Week #62.

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Eden Crafters Review: Building a New World One Machine at a Time

Posted on June 6, 2026June 24, 2026 By Fix Gaming Team
Eden Crafters Review: Building a New World One Machine at a Time

Eden Crafters 1.0 delivers a strong survival, automation, and terraforming loop for genre fans, even if the crafting flow and interface still need more polish.

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Subnautica 2 Is Game of the Week #54 — After 22 Hours, I’m Still Going Back Under

Posted on May 18, 2026May 26, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Subnautica 2 Is Game of the Week #54 — After 22 Hours, I’m Still Going Back Under

After 22 hours of solo Early Access play, Subnautica 2 is our Game of the Week #54. This is not our full review yet, but Unknown Worlds’ underwater survival sequel already has the atmosphere, curiosity, and survival loop that keeps me going back under.

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ORMOD: Directive Surges to 150,000 Wishlists as Open-World Survival Sandbox Momentum Builds

Posted on April 22, 2026May 6, 2026 By Aidan Minter
ORMOD: Directive Surges to 150,000 Wishlists as Open-World Survival Sandbox Momentum Builds

A huge second playtest and a sharp surge in wishlists suggest ORMOD: Directive is quickly becoming one of the more closely watched survival sandboxes on Steam. House 16 Software’s ORMOD: Directive is gathering serious momentum. According to the developer’s latest update, the open-world survival sandbox has now surged to 150,000 wishlists, a major milestone that…

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Windrose is GOTW #42 — Pirate Survival That Lives on Land and Sea

Posted on February 21, 2026May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Windrose is GOTW #42 — Pirate Survival That Lives on Land and Sea

GOTW #42: Windrose is pirate survival with real ship-to-shore momentum Windrose is our Fix Gaming Channel Game of the Week #42 because it’s not trying to be “a pirate skin” over generic survival. It’s built around a clear loop: survive and progress on land, then take that strength back to the sea for naval fights,…

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The Legacy (PC) — Open-World Co-op Survival Horror Release

Posted on October 24, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
The Legacy (PC) — Open-World Co-op Survival Horror Release

Co-op survival horror The Legacy launches on Steam—Carpathian folklore, open-world survival, and 1–4 player teamwork The Legacy game from developer Second Reality and publisher RockGame S.A. is out now on PC (Steam). Set in a cursed Western Ukrainian city inspired by the Carpathians, it blends open-world survival and base building with folkloric threats, potion-crafting, and…

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Aztecs: The Last Sun — Historical Survival City-Builder Impressions

Posted on October 12, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Aztecs: The Last Sun — Historical Survival City-Builder Impressions

Aztecs: The Last Sun — (Early Access, PC) Reviewed on PC.Score: 6/10 I’ve had this on my radar for a while, and I finally put proper time into it: about 4.5 hours of play plus a 1h30 ultrawide capture. For those looking for Aztecs: The Last Sun first impressions, this is not a scored review—just…

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Mist Survival: How long in Early Access, is it still EA, and when will 1.0 launch?

Posted on October 3, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Mist Survival: How long in Early Access, is it still EA, and when will 1.0 launch?

Mist Survival: How long in Early Access, is it still EA, and when will 1.0 launch? Mist Survival Early Access has been an Early Access survival sandbox on Steam since August 15, 2018. As of October 2, 2025, it’s still in Early Access. The developer’s EA FAQ mentions an expectation to “be done by 2025,”…

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The HELL: City Builder of the Dead Now in Playtest on Steam

Posted on June 29, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
The HELL: City Builder of the Dead Now in Playtest on Steam

Transform Chaos into Control in This Sin-Fueled Strategy Game The underworld is yours to govern—but only if you can survive it. The HELL: City Builder of the Dead, developed and published by Metropolice, is now in active playtesting on Steam ahead of its Early Access launch in October 2025. Unlike anything in the genre, this…

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Review: Survive the Fall – Rebuilding After the End

Posted on May 31, 2025May 2, 2026 By Daniel Sarach
Review: Survive the Fall – Rebuilding After the End

Surviving the End: Can You Lead Humanity’s Next Chapter? A meteor strike has ended civilization, leaving Earth in perpetual autumn. Build a settlement, manage survivors, and explore a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger, rival factions, and mysteries. Every decision counts in your fight to survive the fall. Launch Trailer: Rumble may require a security check….

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Lost Rift Enters Steam Playtest May 15–18

Posted on May 16, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Lost Rift Enters Steam Playtest May 15–18

Expeditions introduce the PvPvE element, turning the game into a battleground where risk and reward go hand in hand. Dynamic weather systems and unpredictable terrain add a fresh twist to each outing. In these high-stakes encounters, your strategy, aim, and preparation will determine whether you bring home rare loot or lose everything. Join Our Newsletter…

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