Skopje ‘83, by Dark-1 and PM Studios Inc., is an open-world zombie survival game plastered with hordes of mutated abominations around every corner. Loot, shoot, and blast your way through the hostile city either as a lone ranger or with friends to accompany you on the journey. The game provides
CLAWPUNK, developed by Kittens in Timespace and published by Megabit Publishing, is all about cats. Now, if you haven’t guessed by my gamer tag, “White Dire Tiger”, I’ve got a soft spot for cats. In fact, I love all animals, but if given the choice of a pet, cats are
Developed by Sweaty Chair and published by Playsaurus and UltraPlayers, Tingus Goose is the most intriguing game I have ever seen, and I had the privilege of interviewing Brian Zou, the CEO and Creative Director, at this year’s PAX Aus. Be sure to check it out on your preferred social
Sometimes life isn’t about the destination; it’s about the journey. A Pizza Delivery, developed by Eric Osuna and published by Dolores Entertainment, is a perfect example of this. The journey here is rarely simple or easy, often testing you in ways that are sure to infuriate the player. I’ve always
KAKU: Ancient Seal, which originally released on Steam on the 12th of July 2024, is now coming to the PlayStation 5, bringing its open-world action-adventure experience to console players. The game stands out for its challenging boss fights, dynamic combat, and a mix of exploration, puzzles, and character progression. How
What better game to give to a dirty old man than a game called High School Dirty Secrets, compliments of developer Mitsuki Game Studio and publisher Jandusoft. Of course, I jest with my opening line; however, it’s hard not to have that thought when watching the trailer. I had little
‘Second Sun’, by Grey Wolf Entertainment and published by Iceberg Interactive, reminds me of old-school dungeon-crawling adventure games. It harkens back to a time when games like the Elder Scrolls series were in their prime. Second Sun feels like a nostalgic throwback to early RPGs, finding its stride in looter-shooter
No Joke! On April 1st, I was privileged to play the demo of ‘Forestrike’, developed by Skeleton Crew Studio and Thomas Olsson, and published by Devolver Digital. You can read my preview here, but like the power of the Forestriker, this review will draw lessons from the past, allowing you
I love visiting museums, the sense of wonder you get when you see the fossil of a dinosaur that lived millions of years ago, or touch an asteroid, a fragment of rock that travelled an incredible distance through an unimaginably vast universe before crashing into Earth. But that isn’t all,
Well, after my interview with Mike Bilder and Allard Laban at PAX Aus 2025, I was excited to try out ‘The Jackbox Party Pack 11’, developed and published in-house at Jackbox Games Inc. The interview must have gone well because, hey, we didn’t get blacklisted. /wink. So, if you haven’t
I hate scary games but love a good story. So, when I saw the viral sensation ‘The Cabin Factory’, developed by International Cat Studios, was making the rounds all over my feed, I was conflicted about checking it out. Alas, I lost a bet and had to play a horror
Dobro Goranku is an upcoming card game aiming to make its mark in a unique and dedicated genre. Developers Moonlab, known for their Blockchain Game of the Year win in 2022 with Devikins, have teamed up with Klever, one of Brazil’s most innovative blockchain companies, to bring a fresh experience
From the Colombian developer Madbrick, published by Amber Studios, comes Mexican Ninja. Releasing in the first quarter of 2026, I get hands-on with the demo available now on Steam. You are Darles Cuello, trained in the outlawed martial art “The Way of the Donkey” and set on taking out the
Kenny Sun and Devolver Digital have certainly brought the heat. From the ashes and rubble of Ballbylon rises ‘BALL x PIT’, a wildly inventive fusion of brick-breaker chaos, roguelite intensity, and some base-building strategy, all bundled into a neat little package. Ball x PIT launches players into a rampageous
Holiday Motel Simulator, developed and self-published by Indie studio Red Phoenix Interactive, is one of those quirky titles currently in Early Access that sneaks up on you with charm and atmosphere. Wrapped in a liminal, cozy presentation, it offers a management sim experience that always keeps you guessing. Holiday Motel
It’s been a hot minute since we took a dive into Banjo’s Rift and returned to the land of Macabre. Since our time away, there have been some heavily requested and well-implemented changes to the gameplay – from graphics updates to store improvements, and even the monster itself being a
G’day mates! Grab ya thongs, crack open a cold one, and get ready for a ripper adventure, ’cause ‘Aussie Bogan Hero’ is here to put some fair dinkum Aussie flavour into the Metroidvania scene. Developed and published by the larrikins at Snag Swag Studios, this sidescrolling belter follows Davo, a
Recently, I had free time between tasks when Labyrinthe, a horror game developed and published by Valko Game Studios, landed in my inbox. In the ever-abundant horror genre, a game really has to shine to make an impression, as most ideas truly have been beaten to death. Labyrinthine, unfortunately, doesn’t
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
Skygard Arena, developed by Gemelli Games and published by Gemelli Games and SpaceJazz, is a fantasy turn-based tactical game where players lead a squad of customisable Champions through challenging story missions or competitive multiplayer battles. Command your team to capture objectives, gather resources, and unleash powerful spells. It combines deep
Developed by White Owls Inc. and published by Cult Games as an exciting collaboration between famous game developers Suda51 and Swery65, ‘Hotel Barcelona’ is a 2.5D side-scrolling, dungeon-crawling, RPG game that is both somehow creepy and charming. Filling a void I had in a time while I wait for certain
Orcs Must Die! has reached its fourth iteration in Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, thanks to the developer and publisher, Robot Entertainment. I was first introduced to Orcs Must Die! when it was offered as a Games With Gold through the Xbox subscription service. Being a lover of tower defense games,
‘Easy Delivery Co.’, developed by Sam C and published by Oro Interactive, looks like your typical indie driving-and-delivery sim at first glance. You hop into your ute, haul packages, and navigate snowy roads. But beneath its cozy, small-town aesthetic, the game conceals an unsettling mystery that slowly unfolds. Easy Delivery
I’ve always had a love for roguelikes, mainly because the simple fact that, even at 2 am, the idea of one more run for a little extra progression is so appealing. Moros Protocol, developed by Pixel Reign and published by Super Rare Originals, brings its own pixelated spin to the
‘Rise Of Industry 2’ by SomaSim, drops you into industrial entrepreneurship with an 80s twist. A game about testing your business prowess, can you flip profits by building a productive empire, or will you crash and burn the economy of some poor unsuspecting town? Hired by the board at the
Published by ARTE France, ATLAS V, 3DAR, Be Revolution, and Untold Tales, and developed by Belgian studio Fishing Cactus, Gloomy Eyes is a self-co-op puzzle adventure game. The game features a ghoulish art style inspired by legendary filmmaker and artist Tim Burton. Halloween may still be a month away, but
Supercar Collection Simulator, developed and published by Kiki Games, lets you live the ultimate miniature collector’s dream. You can collect and admire the models, but you also get to run a shop where you can purchase, sell, and trade your way to the top. You can organise shelves, manage inventory,
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
‘Vlad Circus: Curse Asmodeus’ is a glorious prequel to 2023’s ‘Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness’, a game developed by Indiesruption and published by Blowfish Studios. This survival horror adventure is a trip into the past of its predecessor, setting up a twist narrative that never fails to embrace the bizarre
‘Gaucho and the Grassland’ instantly sets itself apart from the typical cozy sim. Instead of leaning on the usual medieval fantasy or the retro-pixel farm settings that Sim lovers are used to, it takes players into the world of the Gaucho; cowboys of the South American pampas. Developed by Epopeia
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