Crimson Desert Is One of the Boldest RPGs in Years
With spectacular combat, a massive world full of distractions and more systems than most action RPGs would dare attempt, Crimson Desert offers a bold and often thrilling adventure even if its story does not always keep up.
Crime Simulator Never Quite Pulls Off the Ultimate Heist
Crime Simulator has an interesting premise, a decent toolkit and a clear co-op focus, but on PlayStation 5 the experience feels too clunky, too buggy and too rushed to deliver the kind of fun its best ideas promise.
The Last Gas Station Blends Cozy Management and Charming Mystery
The Last Gas Station is a cozy sim in which players manage a remote gas station where they must grow their business, serve customers and uncover a low-key supernatural mystery about what happened to the gas station’s previous owner.
Reentry Captures Both the Terror and the Thrill of Spaceflight
With incredible detail, authentic spacecraft systems and launches that feel as dangerous and thrilling as they should, Reentry is one of the most impressive space simulators on PC, even if its steep learning curve will keep it grounded for some players.
Menace Brings Smooth Combat and Big Potential to Early Access
Overhype Studios and Hooded Horse bring sharp tactical combat, a grim sci-fi frontier and plenty of strategic potential to Menace, an Early Access release that already feels polished even as some balance and progression systems still need work.
The Long Dark Finally Brings Wintermute Story to a Close
After nearly a decade of delays, rewrites and long gaps between chapters, The Long Dark finally brings its Wintermute story to a close with an ambitious and satisfying finale that delivers danger, variety and long-awaited answers to its icy, apocalyptic survival tale.
Esoteric Ebb Leans Into Weirdness and Wins Big
With strong writing, colorful fantasy, internal stat debates and a refreshing willingness to let failures be fun, Esoteric Ebb stands out as one of the strangest and most charming RPGs in recent memory. Role-players looking for something genuinely different should take this adventure for a spin.
Guards II: Chaos in Hell Delivers Fast and Fiendish Strategy
With easy-to-learn mechanics and its smart mix of turn-based strategy and auto battler gameplay, Guards II: Chaos in Hell offers a fast and satisfying descent into tactical combat that is perfect for both veteran players and those new to the genre.
Circle Empires II Puts a Fresh Spin on RTS Combat
With randomly generated maps, quick-fire strategy battles and a simple but satisfying loop of expansion and conquest, Circle Empires II offers an accessible RTS that still leaves room for smart play, strategic planning and deep customization of a player’s combat forces.
Railroad Corporation 2 Keeps the Series on Track
With deeper logistics, smart business management and plenty of room for players to build a railroad empire their own way, Railroad Corporation 2 delivers a strong and satisfying strategy title for fans of both train-based games and business sims.