‘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
Fallen Tree Games returns with The Precinct, an ambitious top-down police simulator set in a crime-ridden place called Averno City. Published by Kwalee, The Precinct attempts to combine the procedural chaos of a sandbox game, the structure of police work, and the nostalgic presentation of early open-world classics like Grand
Thanks to Devolver Digital and Pigeons at Play, MKAU was lucky to get an early sneak peek at their latest announcement, Mycopunk. A first-person co-op shooter that has launched onto Steam Early Access. If you were a fan of Deep Rock Galactic, you would have a blast on Mycopunk, as
Now that Shotgun Cop Man has been released, I can experience the full game. I had previously previewed the game, which you can read about here, but for all intents and purposes, the preview and review will not differ much. Developer, Deadtoast Entertainment, and publisher, Devolver Digital, have done a
Steamworld Heist 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved turn-based strategy shooter set in the imaginative SteamWorld universe. Brought to us by Thunderfull Development and Thunderfull Publishing, you set sail on the high seas of a steampunk-inspired ocean world. Players will again take command of a ragtag crew
‘Willow Guard’ might wear its influences boldly on its gilded sleeves, but it is a quirky romp into monster hunting. Developed by MiTale, this single-player game with dungeon crawling and RPG elements is a surprising mishmash of genres, but in a charismatic and amusing way. You play as an anamorphic
The game beginning when the story ends is not what one expects when booting up an RPG for the first time. I was face-to-face with the “big bad” of ‘Game Over – A Musical RPG?’ within moments of loading into its pixelated fantasy world. Aussie dev, Jake Houston, produced a
‘Tiny Garden’ by Ao Norte is a game with an interesting concept, and that, my friends, alone is commendable because thinking outside the box is rare. There is a loose narrative attached to this game through letters you unlock as you progress. It is quite a touching little story of
Published by Ultimate Games S.A. and developed by Games Incubator, Pets Hotel is a simulation game that puts players in charge of a hotel looking after various pets. Pets Hotel was originally released on PC in 2023, then on Xbox Series X|S in 2024 and is now available on PlayStation
Restore old sports facilities and give them a new lease on life in Sports: Renovations, a relaxing, story-driven simulator. Goat Gamez and Dear Villagers have left no stone unturned in providing a relaxing yet challenging experience for our grubby hands, with smooth gameplay, crisp graphics, and a good-vibes soundtrack. Once
Published by Games Incubator and developed by Hypnotic Ants, Police Shootout is a simulation game that puts players in the shoes of a police officer and need to take on cases, track down suspects, arrest them and even interrogate them. Police Shootout is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
Developer Skeleton Crew Studio and Thomas Olsson have teamed up with my favourite publisher, Devolver Digital, to bring us a demo of ‘Forestrike’. When conducting research, I became excited about its concept. You play as Yu, a Forestriker, but what is a Forestriker? A Forestriker is a gifted martial artist
Surprisingly, I’m not new to playing as a cat in a platformer, albeit my previous experience was more dystopian sci-fi. Only Way is Down by Jilted Generation Productions takes it to a more realistic place, with a small side of silliness that often falls flat. Starting firmly on the ground
Have you ever wanted to spend time with family or friends and play a fun and competitive game with multiple space Galaxy game modes and special celestial space spirits, all with unique models for each person to enjoy? Well, look no further. Welcome to Which Way Up: Galaxy Games, Developed
Recently, Steam concluded its latest Steam Next Fest, and throughout, I got to experience numerous great indie game demos, including a couple of extraordinary point-and-click and visual novel adventures. But now that it’s over, I was left with an itch. That was fixed when I stumbled upon ‘Your House’, a
Mullet MadJack has officially arrived on Xbox after only being available via Steam since May 2024. It brings with it a wave of 90’s anime nostalgia and adrenaline-fueled, first-person shooter action. Developed by HAMMER95 and published by Epopeia Games, this single-player FPS challenges players to conquer a cyberpunk dystopia with
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