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Farming “slice-of-life” style sims are nothing new, with one of the earliest examples being Harvest Moon (also known in Japan as 牧場物語, or ‘Farm Story‘), but the genre is filled with gems – and one of the latest, Fields of Mistria from the small developer NPC Studio, has proven itself to be a diamond. Note: All information regarding Fields of Mistria at time of writing only details material available in the game’s Early Access, which is currently available on Steam. Boasting over 100,000 downloads on Steam, Fields of Mistria, at a glance, has an aesthetic that blends the pixel sprites…

A free-roam immersive VR installation in New York City explores the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1912.Titanic: Echoes From The Past is from Eclipso, a company focused on large-scale location-based experiences. The experience lasts over half an hour as it places guests in walk-around virtual reality aboard a modern ocean research vessel investigating what remains of the infamous sinking in the North Atlantic in April 1912.The Titanic ExperienceAfter a brief narrative setup establishing guests as explorers aboard a research vessel, the experience begins with a 3,800 meter descent to the Titanic wreck site alongside a deep-sea submersible. The mangled…

Image via Studio Folly, Toot Games, and Foot Dogpile is a Suika Game like puzzle, which isn’t uncommon as of late, but it’s one of the most intriguing due to its deck-building nature and implementation of roguelike elements. While there is a barebones, straightforward sort approach that just involves matching dogs, the real fun comes from playing around with your deck, dogs’ traits, and other elements to keep successfully adding more pups to your yard.  In Dogpile, you start with a yard and no dogs. Which is no good. You need puppers in your life! Fortunately, there are small and…

There are a lot of decoration applications that sort of fall into the cozy game category, even though they are light on the actual mechanical elements. Little Corners is one of those. There are some interactive elements and opportunities to combine stickers for certain reactions. However, it’s largely an opportunity to relax and set up scenes without too many extra features like a zoom or snap-to element. Playing with Little Corners is essentially like playing with the reusable Colorforms sticker sets. Now, when I say that Little Corners feels like Colorforms, it’s almost the exact same experience. There are eight…

In games where we manage a business, organization, or city, there’s always a consistent gameplay loop. We set up a situation. We let that run for a bit and hope for success. Depending on how that goes, we respond. In the best case scenarios, it’s setting a path for consistent expansion before maintaining stable success. But it can also be just as engrossing if things aren’t going as expected and we need to triage. News Tower, Sparrow Night’s newspaper management simulation, offers a near-perfect gameplay and feedback loop that encourages constant investments.  The general premise is very simple. You’re living…

Demonschool review A wonderful tactics RPG that delights through its character writing and comedy just as much as its combat. Developer: Necrosoft Games Publisher: Ysbryd Games Release: November 19th, 2025 On: Windows From: Steam Price: £20/$25/€22 Reviewed on: Intel Core i5-13500, 32GB RAM, Nvidia Geforce RTX 2060 Super, Windows 11 To say that Demonschool comes out swinging with its premise would be an understatement. Trapped on the isolated Hemsk Island and surrounded by increasingly spooky occurrences, it quickly becomes clear that Faye and her classmates have no choice but to kick demons’ spines out, pass their semester without going to…

Navigating the unforgiving landscapes of DayZ and Arma requires more than just survival instincts; itdemands precise geographical knowledge. iZurvive delivers an interactive mapping solution that transformshow players approach tactical planning, resource location, and team coordination in these hardcore survivalgames. With over 10 million downloads and consistently high ratings across app stores, this companion tool hasbecome essential equipment for serious survivors. Tactical Advantages of Interactive Survival Mapping iZurvive revolutionizes survival gameplay by providing real-time map access without forcing players to alt-tabduring critical moments. The application features detailed topographical data for multiple game maps, includingChernarus, Livonia, Namalsk, and Takistan. Players can mark…

Image: Mastiff LLC Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Tunnels, a new VR horror title, just landed on Meta Quest. Naturally, I had to see how deep the chills go in these VR mine shafts. Back in 2005, director Neil Marshall’s The Descent delivered a masterclass in claustrophobic horror, playing on our primal fears of darkness, tight spaces, and the unknown. A group of women embarks on a caving expedition — until a sudden cave-in blocks their path and forces them deeper into uncharted tunnels. It’s…

Unbeatable reviewA raucous, scrappy rhythm game with a surprisingly heartfelt story to tell. Developer: D-Cell Games Publisher: Playstack Release: December 9th 2025 On: Windows From: Steam Price: $28/£25/€25 Reviewed on: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660, Windows 10 A game where music is illegal and you do crimes. It’s the perfect tone-setting tagline for Unbeatable, a rhythm game about a bunch of young adults (and one child) rebelling against an oppressive regime by playing raucous garage rock.

There was a 20-minute period early in my playthrough of Routine where I walked back and forth between rooms and through hallways in this game’s abandoned, defunct, and seemingly malfunctioning lunar station in search of one simple thing: my own ID number. Papers plaster the surrounding walls, explaining that every person on the station must carry their ID badge with them at all times, including me. I look everywhere for that badge, needing to input my ID into a computer terminal to advance forward… well, almost everywhere. Crucially, I don’t look down at my chest, where my ID badge hangs…