Prison adventure Back to the Dawn blends noir drama and Lovecraftian weirdness into one of the most entertaining indie RPGs of the year. It includes over one hundred quests and several endings. Prison life has never been this strange, strategic or hilarious.
When a kingdom’s peasants only work under the king’s direct gaze, every move counts. The King is Watching blends tower defense, auto-battler action and roguelike progression into one uniquely challenging package that will surprise even the most experienced armchair generals.
Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich writes this week about his enjoyment of the unique turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has players leading an action-packed quest to try and save the people of Lumiere.
Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers a true classic in Spelunky.
Descenders Next takes the extreme downhill biking concept of the original and swaps in mountain and snowboards for a roguelike ride across random trails. While the controls take some getting used to, overall, it’s a ride worth taking.
After a feature-rich Early Access campaign, the focused 4X strategy game Yield! Fall of Rome launches into full release today. Described by fans as “the child of Polytopia and Civilization”, the game offers a fast-paced, decision-driven alternative for strategy lovers with limited time. The 1.0 version brings refined mechanics, deep but accessible gameplay, and support for solo, co-op, and asynchronous multiplayer. Developed by indie studio Billionworlds and published by Daedalic Entertainment, Yield! Fall of Rome invites players to shape history – one focused turn at a time. To celebrate the full release, Yield! Fall of Rome is featured in the … Continue reading Daedalic Entertainment Launches Yield Fall of Rome On Steam
In a refreshing change from the usual action-packed Middle Earth fare, Tales of the Shire focuses on gardening, cooking and forging friendships. Cozy, charming and surprisingly deep, it’s the perfect title for anyone who’s ever dreamed of settling down in the Shire.
Are you ready, kids? THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp are thrilled to announce SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, a new single-player 3D platforming adventure within the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 18th, 2025. Prepare to be scared – in the most nautical nonsense kind of way! When the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune’s egos collide, the result is pure undersea chaos: spectral mayhem spreads across Bikini Bottom, and only two brave(ish) heroes can set things right. SpongeBob and Patrick must team up, combine their unique … Continue reading SpongeBob and Patrick Get Ready For New Titans of the Tide Adventure
The revolution never sleeps. Comrade Bear Games has revealed the first wave of post-launch content for Twilight Wars, including major gameplay updates and a narrative-driven DLC coming in the months ahead. Driven by community feedback, these updates bring new difficulty modes, deeper customization, dynamic combat, and expanded story content. Standalone Scenarios are self-contained tactical missions outside the main campaign, designed for replayability and experimentation. New scenarios will roll out based on player interest and engagement. Scenarios are available now, but looking ahead, a major narrative DLC will expand the world of Twilight Wars with a powerful new faction, recruitable agents, … Continue reading Twilight Wars Shares Big Post-Launch Plans
Looking for a rhythm title with personality and depth? Rift of the NecroDancer hits all the right beats. Vincent Mahoney, filling in for Fresh Look this week, breaks down why it’s a must-play for fans of the rhythm genre.
