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…
A cozy “desktop pets meets creature breeding” idle game Indie studio Toadzillart and publisher Future Friends Games have released Whimside on PC via Steam as part of the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration (August 7). The game sits at the bottom of your screen, so you can capture rare creatures, create new species, and decorate your…
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Chernobylite 2’s Megapatch 03 Brings the Game Back to Its Survival Horror Roots The latest update for Chernobylite 2 has arrived, and it’s a big one. Titled Megapatch 03 – Back to the Roots, this update rethinks major gameplay systems and marks a deliberate shift away from the controversial direction the game had taken since…
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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…
Lovecraftian survival horror meets tactical gunplay in this terrifying dive into the abyss July 29, 2025 – The Beneath playtest is now live on Steam, giving players a hands-on chance to experience the game’s psychological underwater horror ahead of its full release. Developed by Camel 101 and published by Wired Productions, this first-person survival horror…
The dark fantasy FPS from The Astronauts receives a new area, revamped mechanics, and its most requested onboarding feature WARSAW, Poland (July 28, 2025) – The Astronauts, developers of the acclaimed indie title The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, have released the Webgrave Update for their dark fantasy shooter Witchfire. The update is now available on…
The tactical arena survival hit brings its roguelike chaos to PS5 on July 31 God of Weapons, the arena survival roguelike developed by Vietnamese indie team Archmage Labs, is officially coming to PlayStation 5 on July 31, 2025. First launched on Steam in 2023 and later released for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in…
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When a $1M budget and an indie legacy aren’t enough—two platforms fail the devs they promised to support. This past week, I ran into two prime examples of platform failure that directly hurt the games they’re meant to support: A promising new pixel-art RPG about mental health (Hello Anxiety) is being promoted by a publisher…
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Dinosaurs, dread, and immersive sim elements set the tone for this promising indie Reviewed on PC.Score: 6/10 The Athanasia demo offers a strong first look at a game that should appeal to fans of classic survival horror—especially those who love a sci-fi twist. You play as Carmen Flores, who wakes up disoriented in a crumbling…
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Chaotic driving, outrageous deliveries, and a party game vibe that thrives in couch co-op After a few wild sessions with CarGo! on PlayStation 5, it’s clear this game fully embraces its identity as a frantic, over-the-top delivery sim. It doesn’t pretend to be anything else—and that’s exactly where it finds its fun. Set across the…
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The open-world drift racer JDM: Japanese Drift Master just received a major summer update This patch introduces a brand-new side story, new vehicles, enhanced photo mode features, and several tuning and quality-of-life improvements. It’s a solid step forward for a game that’s just getting started. Summer Update Highlights Photo Mode: Now includes filters and preset…
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No marketing team. No PR firm. Just one twisted indie game and 10,000 players who wanted more. Clown Is Hungry, the surreal horror game from solo developer Vidas Salavejus, has officially surpassed 10,000 demo downloads across Steam and itch.io. For an experimental indie title with zero corporate backing, that number matters. It means people are…
Wildfire – Firefighting Tactics Meet Co-Op Strategy in 2025’s Hottest SimulationRescue In a world where climate change has made wildfires more intense and unpredictable, Rescue Ops: Wildfire puts you in the middle of the chaos. Developed by Exkee, this upcoming co-op and single-player firefighter simulation is preparing for an Early Access launch by late 2025…
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