No doubt, it’s a good mix of genres this month. Cards, shooters, sports, adventures, RPGs, etc. One big port has dropped and there are some good looking new early access games I’ll be keeping an eye on. It’s mostly indies, my choices as always. Everything is available on macOS.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
“Experience the brilliant action combat gameplay! The pinnacle of roguelite action games!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)
BOOK OF HOURS
“Restore a crumbling occult library by a winter sea. Build the world’s foremost collection of grimoires and arcana. Master the invisible arts. BOOK OF HOURS is a narrative crafting RPG set in a 1930s world of hidden gods and secret histories. What sort of Librarian will you choose to be?”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, and Steam.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
“A role-playing game featuring musical themes with an affinity for the sick and ridiculous. The story revolves around a deadly battle of the bands contest, where entrants can attack and be attacked with music.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Elex II
macOS version now available in the Mac App Store.
“In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat – the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, App Store, and console stores.
Frog’s Adventure
“You’re a frog who just got given a brain! Point-and-click your way through a hand-drawn world and solve puzzles, collect items and talk to other hexed animals. . . Can you lift the curse?”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam, and Itch.
Golf It!
“Embark on an exciting journey with Golf It! Seize your putter, rally your friends, and immerse yourself in an epic minigolf adventure. Conquer countless courses, create lasting memories, and refine your skills to emerge as the ultimate minigolf champion. Your thrilling golfing odyssey begins here!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
A Guidebook of Babel
“A plot adventure game with the butterfly effect at the core. After death, you will soon realize you’ve boarded the Babel…and while this may feel like the twilight zone, you will be given a pen to rewrite the past so future events can unfold.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • (mobile devices planned)
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
“Embark on a cozy adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends and restore an abandoned island to its former glory. Can you solve the mystery hidden within?”
macOS • iOS • tvOS
Available from Apple Arcade.
Mandemon
“Decaying Japanese school buildings, a series of bizarre incidents, eerie Mandemon legends. Lies and truths intertwine, love and hate entwined in the mist. What should one do? Whom should one believe? Welcome to this cruel world filled with deception and harm —”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Mr. Run and Jump
“Help Mr. Run and Jump defeat the terrifying Void and collect all of the Power Gems from the Realms of Color! Venture through a dazzling and dangerous world, dodging countless enemies and conquering hundreds of fierce platforming challenges to save the day!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • VCS
Available from Steam, Epic, and console stores.
Stone Story RPG
“An auto-RPG with strategic combat, deep crafting and programming elements, animated entirely in ASCII-art. In a realm of perpetual darkness, a single stone could change everything…”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, and mobile stores.
Thronefall
“A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)
Waven
“Forge your own destiny! Choose your character, equip your best spells and sail from island to island in quest of fortune and glory. Level up your hero and your strategy in this free-to-play tactical multiplayer RPG with unique colorful graphics.”
macOS • Windows • (mobile devices announced)
Available from Steam, and Waven/Ankama. (FREE TO PLAY) (EARLY ACCESS)
Whisker Squadron: Survivor
“A cosmic roguelite on-rails shooter with wild 30-minute runs that will take your feline flight crew to thrilling new heights with each randomized adventure. Your plan is simple: wreak vengeance on the Swarm and try to survive.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (EARLY ACCESS)
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