Shooters, PvP – the world of online FPS PvP games is vast and wide, covering a wide range of styles, and in this market, almost every kind of studio has dipped its finger in the pie, and SAND: Raiders of Sophie is no different. Developed by Hologrypg and TowerHaus and
Sports Card Shop Simulator is the latest offering from developer OverPowered Team. On their Steam page, it is described as “Open packs, search for rare cards, and build the best sports card shop”. So let’s take a look at the simulator from publisher “Ultimate Games S.A., PlayWay S.A.”. Starting off,
While the world waits for The Elder Scrolls VI, a small team of just 13 people at Paraglacial has been hard at work on Fatekeeper. Supported by publisher THQ Nordic, this first-person action RPG has just launched into Early Access, and I have to say, so far, it’s mostly off to a promising
Here lies Reaper Actual, an open-world, MMO first-person shooter. Developed and published by Distinct Possibility Studios, Inc., it is the first project for this team, a massive undertaking in a large-scale PvPvE open-world shooter, currently in Alpha. Reaper Actual is set in Marova, a fictional island. You take control of
It’s been a long time since I’ve developed a love/hate relationship with a game. Sure, there are games we instinctively love, and there are those we avoid or are disappointed with. But with A.A.U. Black Site, you can feel the passion and attempt they’re making here, harking back to the
Campsite Hustle! – Management Simulator is exactly that, a cosy management game, listed on their page as “Build your own outdoor store and camping business in the heart of Red Shore Valley! Arrange your shelves, manage your stock, construct facilities on your campsite and take care of every guest”. Sounds
He is back and packing a little heat. Creator of the Legacy of Kain, Denis Dyack, along with Apocalypse Studios, dropped this action narrative-driven RPG right into our laps. Now powered with Unreal Engine 5, Deadhaus Sonata has the potential to be quite a fun game. The early access to
ASKA is the Viking survival game you never knew you craved. No longer will I wonder what managing unruly Vikings is like—now it’s my full-time occupation! This gem, brought to us by the development team at Sand Sailor Studio and Thunderful Publishing, has kept me on the grind for hours.
Whenever a game describes itself as a Souls-like, a little part of me screams with joy. It’s by far my favourite sub-genre within gaming, but how does 2nd Eve, developed and published by Gamer Cloud, handle these expectations? You play as Sister Superior Zola, a nun who is tasked with
Blood Reaver is a dark fantasy first-person shooter game from developer Hell Byte Studios. Described on their Steam page as “Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons”. Let’s jump into this early access FPS shooter and see how long we
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator, by developer Bunch’o’Nerds is described on their page as “Run a pizza shop up front and handle shady business out back”. Having played the demo, I was genuinely excited when a review version became available, as it had great potential back then! So
‘Dysplaced’ is the second open-world title from the developers at 10Ton Ltd, following up from their original title, ‘Dysmantle’, released in 2021 to excellent reviews on Steam. I am excited to see how this new title plays. Dysplaced can be described as a survival RPG that blends open-world exploration, crafting,
Movierooms: Cinema Management is the latest offering from developer “Mad Pumpkins”. The developer wants you to “Become the manager of your own Cinema in this thrilling new Tycoon”! I was sent a playtest copy, so sit back and let’s see what this latest offering of the tycoon game has to
Gacha Capsules are all the rage in Japan, and I’ve watched as actual shops dedicated to them have gradually popped up in Australia. ‘Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator – Akihabara’ developed by UGC90, brings the Gacha craze as a simulation that will throw you into this addictive collecting scene. The premise
While scrolling through the upcoming release games, I saw “Roadside Research”. To my excitement, a copy landed in my inbox a few days later, and I couldn’t wait to try it. Developer “Cybernetic Walrus” and publisher “Oro Interactive” have released a 1-4 player gas station management simulation with an alien
“A zombie outbreak (referred to as Zeek’s in the game) has wiped out civilisation as we know it, and now it is up to you and your fellow humans to restore the human race to its rightful place at the top of the food chain. HumanitZ, by publisher indie.io and developer “Yodubzz Studios”, is quoted on its
“Vampires, Bloodlord Rising” is the latest title from developer Mehuman Games and publisher Toplitz Productions. The latter has some outstanding titles to their name, so I was excited to jump in, with the developer describing this title as “In this dark, open world adventure, you awaken as a vampire lord.
There’s something deeply unsettling about being told your life is just entertainment value. Grave Stakes taps into that primal fear, dropping you into a ruthless underground game show where survival is the only currency that matters. Developed and published by Wild West Games, The promise is simple: outplay up to
“I know you love sim games!” That was the message that popped up in chat from the boss, and straight away, my interest was sparked. ‘Therapy Simulator’ by developer, Jemboy, was the title sent through. Now, as a guy in his 40s who’s spent way too many evenings than I’d
Tabletop Game Shop Simulator, developed by Ludogram and Knight Fever Games and published by Knight Fever Games, captures that cosy fantasy many hobbyists have had – running a friendly neighbourhood store filled with dice, miniatures, and board games. The game follows your journey from a tiny specialty shop to a
S.E.M.I. – Side Effects May Include is a cooperative escape-style game that turns teamwork into unpredictable chaos. Developed and published by indie game studio Two Horn Unicorn, MKAU had the chance to check out the demo recently, and this title is unexpected and often messy, but that’s precisely what makes
Blizzard Entertainment is back with an early look at the upcoming World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion. Thanks to the team at Blizzard, I had the opportunity to explore the Alpha build, which showcased the new campaign, the highly anticipated housing system, and a range of fresh and reimagined features.
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of joining Australian developers ‘RDBK Studios’ for a hands-on play session of their upcoming title, ‘Renown’. Although this play session was brief, I was left feeling the bitterness of defeat and an eagerness to see how my own journey from peasant to
Do you remember the cult-classic movie ‘Mars Attacks!’ from the 90s? Well, the over-the-top Martians are back, this time reimagined into “Mars Attracts”, which is a theme park management simulator with a darkly comedic twist. Build your Martian amusement empire, abduct humans from different ages in human time and decide
When EA rolled out the original ‘Skate’ back in 2007, it changed the way we thought about skateboarding games. With its innovative “Flick-It” control system and a focus on realism over arcade chaos, it stood as a fresh alternative to the dominance of ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’. Over the years,
Get ready to dip, dive and splash your way into the wet and chaotic world of ‘Waterpark Simulator’. A fun and unpredictable first-person simulation game that focuses heavily on park management while incorporating hilarious ragdoll physics. Created by popular YouTuber, Caylus, Waterpark Simulator is published and developed by CayPlay and
Developer Free Lives is back with publisher Devolver Digital, bringing us another potential hit to their ever-growing library. Free Lives has brought us ‘Broforce’, ‘Genital Jousting’, ‘GORN’ and ‘GORN 2’, ‘Terra Nil’, ‘Cricket Through the Ages’, and my Indie pick of the year 2024, ‘Anger Foot’. Will ‘Stick it to
It’s been nearly two decades since Titan Quest first transported players to the sun-drenched shores and monster-infested ruins of Ancient Greece. Now, in 2025, Titan Quest II has entered Early Access, reborn under the direction of Grimlore Games, the studio behind Spellforce 3, and published by THQ Nordic. This sequel
Welcome to ‘Rogue Point’, a 4-player cooperative shooter where precision, planning and teamwork take centre stage. Developed by Crowbar Collective and published by Team17, this tactical rougelite challenges squads to work together to form an elite unit. The aim of the game is to execute high-risk missions in a constantly
Before I begin this review, I have to be honest with you, the reader, right now: I have a fear of heights. So, when this game crossed the MKAU table to review, there was no clue initially as to what it would be. The name sounded fun, and Dark Machine
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