Aether & Iron begins its journey at a measured pace, initially guiding players along a structured and linear path. Early moments feel controlled and deliberate, with limited freedom to diverge from the intended route. ...
Bloodletter arrives in Early Access with a distinctive premise, blending deckbuilding roguelite mechanics with the grim aesthetics of a medieval barber-surgeon. The result is both thematic and mechanically engaging. ...
Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths sets out to combine off-road trucking with mechanical repair systems, promising a gameplay loop built around maintaining and fixing your truck out in the rough. ...
The King is Watching has been around since its release last year but had gone largely unexamined until now. With a new DLC release drawing attention to the game, it was finally given a proper look-over. ...
The Artisan of Glimmith offers a quieter experience, centered around the careful painting of stained glass designs. Each puzzle represents a piece of a window to be completed under a shifting set of rules, sometimes requiring patience and a willingness to rethink each placement or choice of a shape. ...
Bloodgrounds left early access last week and received its first formal inspection during today’s session. Expectations initially leaned toward teh game being more like an RPG experience, but the reality proved somewhat different. ...
ITER-8 is a compact roguelite built around a simple but satisfying loop. Players pilot a mining pod that drills upward through blocks, gathering resources and upgrades before returning to defend the base against incoming enemies. ...
Vlad the Landlord embraces the spirit of classic side-scrolling pixel games, complete with chunky retro visuals and music that feels pulled straight from an 80s or early 90s game. ...
Blossom: The Seed of Life tasks the player with the ambitious project of transforming Mars into a lush and green world. Developed by a single creator, the game carries that forgiveable indie feel of being solid and fun yet having imperfect gameplay. ...
Machine Mind presents an intriguing mechanical world supported by a distinctive art style and, for some, enjoyable combat. Across roughly three hours of evaluation the game entertained, challenged and only occasionally irritated. ...