Two Point Museum is not just a management sim, it’s a delightful journey into the whimsical and wacky. With its relaxed gameplay and a variety of fun themes, it’s a game that will keep you entertained for hours. The latest addition, the Fantasy Finds DLC, is a testament to this,
There’s something that continuously draws us back to old/retro games. Is it nostalgia? Is it wanting to relive the memories? Did we love the storyline? Maybe the somewhat now dated graphics and the soundtrack kept our blood pumping as we eagerly awaited the next boss battle or the revealing of
Assemble your crew and suit up to rid the galaxy of a deadly planet-wide fungal catastrophe. Devolver Digital and Pigeons at Play present to us their latest creation, ‘Mycopunk’. A first-person, unsophisticated, co-op shooter that delivers a feeling quite similar to Deep Rock Galactic with its witty punchlines and unique
Cartoon Survivor is a mobile game released in 2015 and now making its way to Steam on 3rd July 2025 from Developers Spunge Games Pty Ltd from Brisbane, Australia. With twelve mobile games under their belt and this being their fourth PC title release, they are no stranger to the
Flow Studio from Brisbane, Australia, brought their debut game, Len’s Island, to Steam Early Access in November 2021. As of June 19, 2025, it has released update 1.0 and left Early Access. Published in partnership with Fireshine Games, known for titles such as Core Keeper, Shadows of Doubt, Sniper Elite:
Crime Simulator throws you straight into the deep end of the criminal underworld, fresh out of jail and drowning in debt. Developed by CookieDev and published by Ultimate Games S.A. and PlayWay S.A., this gritty stealth-action title challenges you to pull off some low and high-stakes heists alone or with
Indie Developers Archmage Labs bring their second title to the market. A small team from Hanoi, Vietnam, previously developed Lair of Noctorus. Released 12th June 2025, ‘God of Weapons’ is now available on Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One. You have to ascend the tower of Zhor in this rogue-lite
What do you get when you mash together a rogue-lite deck-builder, customisable trains armed to the teeth with explosives, and a cartoon-style game show? You get Battle Train — an imaginative, chaotic ride that feels like Total Drama Island met Slay the Spire. Developed by Terrible Posture Games and
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
Indie Developers Shape Shop released their first developed title, Mars First Logistics, on 22nd June 2023. No stranger to gaming, they have a history of publishing several previous puzzle games. They are joining forces with Outersloth to publish this title. The game’s premise is simple: collect resources and deliver them
‘Baby Steps’ is an upcoming game from ‘Getting Over It’ creator Bennett Foddy, developed in collaboration with Maxi Boch and Gabe Cuzzillo of ‘Ape Out’. At first glance, it looks like another entry in the emerging “Foddian” genre—games defined by deliberately awkward movement and frustratingly precise control, named after Foddy himself.
Recently, MKAU Gaming was invited to attend a Hands-On Preview of ‘Renown’, an upcoming title from Aussie developers RDBK Studios. After multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns and years at the development grindstone, the team at RDBK Studios were ready to show us what they have been forging behind the scenes. Before
Demo builds are not uncommon by today’s standards. Everywhere you look, companies offer demos, free trials, limited access, early access, and VIP passes – you name it, there’s probably an early release. But what makes Macabre different is that it is in its demo phase, but upon playing it, you’ll
As quoted on the Steam page, “Possessor(s) is a fast-paced, action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters”. Developed and produced by Heart Machine and Devolver Digital, The Possessor(s) demo is a promising platform fighter in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world and is inspired by games such as ‘INSIDE’, ‘Signalis’
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. MKAU Gaming got an early taste of what’s to come with the demo, which throws you head first into
‘Paranormal Cleanup’ is a 1 – 4 Player, Online COOP, Survival Horror Game from Developer Manic Mice, an independent video games developer based in Berlin, Germany. With a handful of titles under their belt, they are most known for ‘Lunch Lady’, and if you are active in Discord, you will
I have a confession. I’ve never played the classic game Frogger until now…or at least in some form. Frog Legs, by Elliott Dahle, is like a twisted fever dream of Frogger, leaping through the 2D world into the third dimension. It was up to my froggy hero to go where
The Drifter is a gritty, narrative-driven point-and-click adventure that plunges you into a suspenseful tale of murder, mystery and memory loss. Developed by Powerhoof, a talented two-man indie studio based in Melbourne, this game captures the essence of classic thrillers with a modern twist. MKAU Gaming had the chance to
Monster Train 2 is back; honestly, it’s exactly what fans probably hoped for. Developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment, the sequel hits Xbox Series X with everything that made the first game fun, plus a few new twists to keep things fresh. Even better, it’s available
The gaming world is no stranger to parkour-based adventures or eerie survival experiences, but ‘Finding Frankie’ dares to combine the two in a way that feels fresh and exhilarating. Developed by SUPERLOU and now on Xbox Series X/S, this high-speed platformer throws players into a sinister game show where fluid
Originally released on PC in 2020 by Byterunners Game Studio and published by Movie Games, Drug Dealer Simulator was an unexpected cult hit. Offering a grounded, systems-heavy take on the criminal underworld, it was five years later that the game finally arrived on Xbox Series X/S. This console port doesn’t
A “dark fairytale and third-person adventure with a fantasy and sci-fi fusion” is quite an ambitious way to describe a game. Drakkar Dev defines their latest game, Mirage 7, in this way: I didn’t quite fully grasp what a ‘dark fairytale’ with a ‘fantasy and sci-fi fusion’ would look like
Horror games for me have always been a regular part of my gaming repertoire. Some can forget how hard it can be to get this genre right, when it comes to soundtrack, aesthetics and a story to share. So, going into any horror game for me is with excitement and
It’s an action-packed open world full of quirky aliens and gnarly hoverboards. Star Overdrive is an exciting adventure across an alien planet, battling enemies and solving challenges to craft your fate. Brought to you by Caracal Games and Dear Villagers, Star Overdrive is worth adding to your wishlist as it’s
Cash Cleaner Simulator is all about cleaning dirty cash and not getting caught doing it. Come along and give in to your inner criminal side and be the cash cleaner you’ve always wanted to be. Cash Cleaner Simulator was developed by Mind Control Games and published by Forklift Interactive. When
After being given the chance to try out a short, 15-minute demo, the release of Grandma, No! is here. Developed by Wallride and published by Super Rare Originals, I now get to experience all it has to offer. There was very little I could report on for such a brief
Released on 30th April 2025, Kiborg is a fast-paced single-player Rogue-Lite style Beat ‘em Up from Indie Studio Sobaka Studios. A team of five from Moscow and Kaliningrad in Russia, known for their previous titles, Redeemer and Monkeys of Shaolin. The game begins with no immediate introduction sequence. You are
The Siege and the Sandfox is a beautifully crafted “stealthvania” that blends classic Metroidvania explorations with smooth, stealth mechanics reminiscent of old-school platformers. The game was developed by North Yorkshire-based developers Cardboard Sword and publisher PLAION. This title offers a fresh take on a 2D stealth action set in a
Developed by Perculiar Pixels and published by Perculiar Pixels, a one-man indie development studio, BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots immediately shows you that you’re in for a fun ride. This offbeat brawler blends slapstick chaos and mechanical mayhem. BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots has an original play on robotic combat, where it comes to
Team Lazerbeam has surprised me with Shroom and Gloom. This weird little card-based dungeon crawler ended up being way more engaging than I expected. I thought I was jumping into a quirky deck-builder with some mushrooms and spooky vibes, but it was a super thoughtful, well-crafted experience with a ton
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