Arcade Tycoon is a business management simulation that was released on Steam in 2021 (after some time in Early Access) and rereleased on Nintendo Switch in January of 2024. I recently tried out the Switch version.This game is centered around nostalgia. The pixel graphics with their isometric view and grid-based object placement give off the feel of some of the classic "Tycoon" games, and the background music has a retro quality that imitates old-school themes. Machines and other items available to acquire for your gaming center are full of gaming references in title and design, and the general look and feel

Having enjoyed a fair amount of tabletop RPGs run through various systems and as a fan of text-based adventure games, I was excited to learn about Roadwarden, a text-based adventure game which plays very much like a single-player tabletop RPG campaign.Released by Moral Anxiety Studio in September of 2022, Roadwarden is set in a fantasy world full of political complexities and environmental dangers. As the titular roadwarden, newly assigned to patrol the northern peninsula, your job is to assure the safety of the roads and provide contact between isolated villages while also working to achieve the goals of your employers—merchants of

Meet Your Oshi wears its inspiration proudly on its sleeve. It’s an unabashed Five Nights at Freddy’s clone, or homage, how you choose to call it, aimed at the exact niche that turned that franchise into a colossal success. The shallow gameplay holds no secrets to most fans of this very specific genre, giving space for the Vtuber automatons to shine in their furry and metallic hybrid design, but there’s not much meat on these joints for players who want something more exciting than a random jumpscare.Five Nights at Oshi’sJust as it happens with the game series sensation turned movie, Meet

The Universim is a game with a long history, spanning 10 years. It was funded through Kickstarter back in 2014 and released on Steam in early access in 2018. Now after 10 years, we reached the stage where The Universim got its 1.0 release on January 22nd. This is a planet management game or a "God-sim" where you manage a planet as you guide your Nuggets through different stages of development through either love or fear. There are four stages of your civilization: The stone age, Medieval age, the Modern age and the Space age. Stone Age was by far the

The Bullet-heaven genre of games that started with the Vampire Survivors craze is still going strong after two years. More and more games are either trying to evolve the genre, or just make it their own. Striving for Light: Survival takes more from the second most successful game in the genre - Brotato, but still changes enough to make it interesting and it really knows how to keep a player engaged, even if that player is stuck on a particular level.Striving for Light was originally a rogue-lite action RPG that came out back in 2021 but didn't really get going and

Crux ReviewDeveloped and Published - Blackout Softworks sh. p.k.Crux is a fast-paced single-player arena shooter roguelike, where you face waves of enemies, unique bossfights and earn powerful magic abilities across 13 arenas. Master your fluid movement, trusty arsenal and the power of the blood gods to reach the top of the CRUX Champions Leaderboard!Since the release of the original Quake back in 1996, there have been many games coming that are similar to that old-school classic, but Crux brings you to a whole new level.With its roguelike mechanics, and 4-slot tech inventory, you'll be fighting through 13 levels of pure mayhem.Quake 1996 was

Spacekraft! ReviewDeveloped and Published - Game Dev GarageGather crystals, repair/run crafting facilities, upgrade your spaceship, build machines, explore the open world, and find your way back to Mother Earth.Spacekraft takes you on kind of an open-world adventure puzzle quest, all in a cute little rocket!Complete the planets, and press on forward as you attempt to find your way back home. To Mother Earth.GameplayThere is a pretty nifty tutorial that will teach you the basics of flying around, using the ropes and magnets, as well as how to purchase Gas and health from the shop.Not only that, it will also teach you how to

The Mobius Machine ReviewDeveloped and Published - Madruga WorksDiscover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action platformer with dynamic combat and a heavy emphasis on exploration.Engross yourself in a new Sci-Fi side-scrolling, Action-packed adventure game.Crash landed on an abandoned moon, all alone, with your only companions are the hordes of alien lifeforms that want to eat and spit at you, you must quickly find a way to escape.Exploration is heavily invested, which is of no surprise, there are hidden items and secrets for you

Gods Against Machines ReviewDeveloped and Published - Silver Eye StudiosYour world is under attack by a ruthless race of machines, and you are its only hope. Cast epic spells, summon minions or buildings, and destroy the enemy before they conquer your home in this roguelite strategy game!Enter a world where the machines have taken over after mankind, a world where the machines try and corrupt the planet with their factories and life-sucking plants.Mother Nature is pissed and wants to fight back. You are recruited as a newborn god with the powers of the elements at your grasp.Will you be the one to answer

Lasers is a free-to-play multiplayer platformer that drops all subtlety in favor of a ruthless competition where the losers get cut into tiny, bloody pieces. It’s a mix of Fall Guys with those popular obby games from Roblox, with a hint of Squid Game thrown in for good, violent measure. The concept is meant to be addictive and instantly playable, but some flaws prevent it from becoming the go-to game for those looking for a hair-tearing challenge.Buffed Up GladiatorsClearly developed by a small indie team, Lasers doesn’t hold back on its adult nature. Violence is patent in almost every step, as