O3 Hollow Descent — Sinister Sci-Fi Bullet-Hell Roguelike with Giger-Beksiński DNA Reviewed on PC.Score: 6.5/10 This O3 Hollow Descent preview explores the dark sci-fi roguelike shooter, which looks set to be a sharp addition to the genre when it lands on PC. It draws on H.R. Giger (Alien) and Zdzisław Beksiński—nightmarish visions of decay and…
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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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Battle of Rebels — Hands-On Impressions: A $40 Headache, Not a Shooter Reviewed on PC.Score: 2/10 I played Battle of Rebels yesterday and it’s a disaster: bugs, keys randomly stop working, constant glitches, and I spent more time tweaking than playing. At $39.99 on Steam/Nintendo eShop (and $34.99 on PlayStation), the value isn’t there. The…
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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Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids Aliens in jars. Robots on your side. Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids blends third-person action with real-time strategy: you build bases, farm precious “Brainium,” and command bot armies while your hero fights on the front line. It’s from Snapshot Games (Julian Gollop of X-COM fame) and launched August…
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Anvil Empires Brings Massive Battles To Life in a Persistent Medieval MMO Anvil Empires is setting its sights on being a worthy contender to the MMO scene, where players in their thousands will live, fight, build, and conquer in a persistent online world. Anvil Empires is an exciting persistent medieval MMO offering players epic experiences….
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Ronaldinho Returns to REMATCH — New Bundle Live (Season 1) The legend is back. REMATCH just dropped a Ronaldinho bundle—perfect for street flair and showboating—arriving as Season 1 rolls out with crossplay and the new 3v3 Ranked playlist. If you’ve been waiting for a spark to jump in, this is it. Personal note: I’m old…
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Why I’m at gamescom asia: So Indies Don’t Drown I’m heading to gamescom asia with a simple goal: keep independent games visible. Addressing gamescom asia indie discoverability is key—not just for one team or a few friends, but for the whole indie ecosystem. If nobody fights for attention, great work sinks under the noise. The…
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Noble Legacy — A Hands-On Medieval Kingdom Builder in Third Person (Early Access) Walk the streets you build. In Noble Legacy, construction isn’t abstract—you place beams, tables, and walls piece-by-piece in third person, then zoom out to plan roads, farms, and production chains. It’s a character-driven city-builder where villager traits and a living economy shape…
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Cozy Games Ripe for Discovery Not every great cozy game shouts for attention. Here are five that quietly deserve a spot on your radar—thoughtful, artful, or just plain soothing. Dates and availability noted where known. Related: Anticipated Indie Games of 2025 on Steam Tukoni: Forest Keepers (TBA) All the storybook warmth, none of the stress….
ASKA review: a gorgeous Viking survival/colony sim with depth—but heavy grind and AI babysitting hold it back. Trailer, gameplay, and score 6.5/10.
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 Biggest Free Expansion for Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles Is Out Now Bulwark Behemoth Update is live and free, bringing the largest set of additions yet to Tomas Sala’s ocean-world city-builder. The October 1 drop adds a colossal flagship, espionage systems, fresh architecture options, and a raft of polish/QoL tweaks—with the game currently discounted on storefronts….
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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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Build Fantasy War Machines in Arcane Overdrive, Coming Soon to Steam A survivor-like and roguelike hybrid set in a fantasy medieval world of monsters, magic, and relentless battles. Istanbul, Turkey — September 29, 2025: Independent developer Nords Games has officially announced Arcane Overdrive, a survivor-like and roguelike hybrid coming soon to Steam. Set in a…
