With one of the most beautifully rendered cyberpunk megacities ever created for a game, you will be amazed just walking around within The Ascent’s sprawling arcology. There are not too many role-playing or story elements, but the combat is smooth and satisfying.
King’s Bounty II is the direct sequel to the 1990 title of the same name. Ignoring the many versions of the game that came in-between, King’s Bounty II tries to reboot the franchise as a role-playing and tactical combat hybrid, though it struggles mightily to accomplish that feat.
The Vampire The Masquerade: Out for Blood text-based adventure does what none of the other interactive novels of this type have attempted, setting a game in the World of Darkness but making the main character a pure human for most or all of the story. It’s a surprisingly refreshing change.
When developer Owlcat Games came out with their Kingmaker RPG based on the Pathfinder rules, it was quite an epic experience. But even Kingmaker looks kind of small alongside Wrath of the Righteous, one of the most epic RPGs ever created. Clear your calendar before playing this one.
The Witcher Monster Slayer is an augmented reality exploration game that challenges players to become an elite monster hunter like the witchers of legend. You will literally be walking the path around your home while using your phone to peer into a terrifying world of monsters and adventure.
Going back into the Exclusion Zone around Chernobyl is a rewarding and fun experience in Chernobylite, a new sci-fi exploration and combat game that combines the best elements of several different genres into an entertaining and unique experience that most gamers should enjoy.
Set in an impressively detailed world, HighFleet marries tactical, arcade-like combat sequences with deep strategic planning and story where your choices actually matter and shape the post-apocalyptic world. For a unique diesel punk experience, join the HighFleet.
Mini Motorways is one of the most surprisingly addictive casual games available for the PC through Steam right now. The seemingly simple concept of building roadways for an increasingly large population is somehow mesmerizing and also a lot of fun.
GTA Online may be a seven year old game, but plenty of free content updates keep the community of players happily engaged in less than legal fun. This summer’s update, Los Santos Tuners, puts the focus squarely on hot vehicles and the drivers who love them.
Subnautica made a huge splash when it was released back in 2018, and the new Subnautica Below Zero game might be even better. But Subnautica itself was also upgraded for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles, which makes all that undersea adventure even more appealing.
