Although it has a cute premise, a unique cat’s eye view of the world and some cheery moments of genuine levity, Copycat is a surprisingly dark tale that touches on some serious topics that are avoided by most titles.
The Casting of Frank Stone follows characters through three timelines, including a group of teens in the 1980s making a horror film. It offers a good narrative adventure but is also somewhat trapped by its association with the Dead by Daylight universe.
Evotinction is a rare title that almost completely focuses on stealth gameplay with some puzzle elements added in. And if you do everything right, you probably won’t need to engage in combat in this innovative sci-fi adventure.
With its deep connection to Chinese folklore, stunning visuals and challenging boss fights filled with bombastic spectacle, Black Myth Wukong is one of the most impressive action RPGs of the year. The fights can be difficult, but the rewards are just as great in its compelling world.
With an open world format that seamlessly blends role-playing, adventure and action, Star Wars Outlaws is one of the best Star Wars titles ever made, an instant classic that will have gamers celebrating both its story and substance for years to come.
Although the concept of Squirrel With a Gun is blatantly silly, the core platforming and shooting that it offers is extremely solid with a world that is surprisingly deep. It’s also a lot of fun to play and downright hilarious at times.
The Operator is an adventure title where players are a newly hired support agent for a government agency who is investigating clues, running facial recognition and connecting the dots to try and link some really complex cases, all from behind the keyboard of a souped-up agency workstation.
When Crime Boss: Rockay City first released on consoles and the Epic Games Store, it was a competent heist-based shooter but came with a lot of problems. Now, it’s shooting to Steam loaded with patches, bug fixes and new single-player campaigns.
Set in World War I during the infamous Battle of Verdun, Conscript tells the story of an ordinary soldier caught up in the horror, madness and chaos of the darkest days of the conflict. It’s a fresh take on survival horror that those who like the genre will probably enjoy.
The Last Alchemist is a cozy alchemy simulation that is now available on Steam. In The Last Alchemist, players get to explore a vibrant fantasy world where they can make their own workshops and craft items, tools and machines as they try to find a cure for an insidious plague.
