This is my roundup of the recently released games I think look most intriguing and/or appealing. I will be playing some of them in the near future.
Active DBG: Brave’s Rage
“Brave’s Rage is a challenging roguelite deckbuilding game that features an ATB combat system. Players will have to think critically to build their decks and make strategic decisions in the nick of time. Create your dynamic duo from a total of 9 playable Braves and face 20 different challenge tiers!”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation
Available from Steam and console stores.
Crux: The Great Outdoors
“Solve grid-based climbing challenges in this unique time-based puzzler. Figure out the right sequence to move your hands and feet and execute it flawlessly – or you will fall!”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from Steam and mobile stores.
FFF
“FFF is a funny game about friendship, family, and fun. You are a newly elected space emperor, and your goal is to make everyone your friend. Even if they don’t want to be. You will travel through the vast expanse of space, spreading your kindness to anyone.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Inkulinati
“Inkulinati is an ink-based strategy straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog’s sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, and console stores. (EARLY ACCESS)
Joon Shining
“Master the elements. Explore mystical worlds. Harness ancient powers. Joon Shining is an enchanted golf-like platformer with a fantasy twist. Use magic to bend physics, influence environments, and make impossible shots, as you puzzle your way through a strange & mythic multiverse.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
The Last Starship
“Introversion Software, the indie legends behind Prison Architect, Darwinia, DEFCON and Uplink, present to you our most ambitious title ever: Pick a ship hull, kit her out with engines, life-support, sensors and railguns and start your galactic adventure in The Last Starship!”
macOS • Windows
Available from GOG and Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)
Madorica Real Estate 2 – The Mystery of the New Property
“The note-taking, floor-plan based real estate mystery game is back and bigger than ever, with even more puzzles to solve!In this game, visit properties and solve puzzles by noting down information and clues on a printed floor plan.”
macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from Steam and console stores.
The Multi-Medium
“The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Squiggle Drop
“Solve physics puzzles by drawing a single shape. 100 levels (with more on the way) of challenging and imaginative puzzles, each with its own unique objective. You’ll also build up your own Squiggletown, unlocking new buildings and ugrades as you play.”
macOS • iOS • tvOS
Available from Apple Arcade.
SUBNET – Escape Room Adventure
“Do you have what it takes to puzzle your way through the underground subway system and stop the drkFORCE hacker groups underground exploit? Use your puzzle solving skills to make your way through the town and underground to track down the hackers and help stop their plans before they escape!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Ten Dates
“Ten Dates is the sequel to the interactive rom-com, Five Dates. Misha, a millennial from London in search of that elusive in-person connection, tricks her best friend Ryan into going to a speed dating event with her.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, Epic and console stores.
Tower Escape
“Tower Escape is a reverse tower defense game, where instead of defending against incoming enemies, you play the baddies and guide your minions to the exit. Recruit a team of minions, and collect powerful gems and relics that make each run unique.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Trombone Champ
“Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 35 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
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