A bit of an unusual month for new releases on macOS. There are some big name games but they are all getting very mixed reviews. Some may improve with updates. As usual indie games are picking up the slack, but again no obvious breakouts from there either. And I’ve thrown in a couple of snack size freebies. Anyway, here’s what i think is worth a look.
dotAGE
“Village elder, help us! The Apocalypse is approaching, and we need your guidance to survive. Assign your workers and build a thriving village against the pending doom. DotAGE is the merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder. Will you fulfill the Prophecy?”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Draw
“Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as “Stickman” as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam. (FREE)
EVERSPACE 2
“EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, and console stores.
Gordy and the Monster Moon
“Gordy and the Monster Moon is a bite-sized exploration-driven game about a pumpkin astronaut going on spooky adventures.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam, and Itch.
Hexarchy
“A fast-paced strategy game, which takes the weighty decisions of a 4X and stuffs them into an action-packed 60 minutes. Build a deck capable of founding civilizations which can develop economies, research new technologies and conquer all before you.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
In His Time
“Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Lakeview Cabin 2
“The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam and Itch.
Leaf Blower Man: This Game Blows!
“Blow leaves at 6am on a Sunday and earn points by annoying all the neighbors. But beware – unexpected challenges await on your journey to rid the world of leaves!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (FREE)
Night Loops
“Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.”
macOS • Windows
Available from GOG, Steam, and Epic.
RAILGRADE
“RAILGRADE is a train resource management game! Construct dense vertical railroads, build cities, construct vast factory chains with train automation! Restore an off world colony’s economy all in the story driven campaign!”
macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
Star Trek: Infinite
“Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek grand strategy game.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Total War: PHARAOH
“In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam, and Epic.
Underground Blossom
“Underground Blossom is a new adventure game by Rusty Lake. Fulfil various tasks at every station to find the metro that will take you through each important event from Laura Vanderboom’s life.”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, Itch, and mobile stores.
Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge
“A free-to-play digital collectible card game set in the 41st millennium, Warpforge brings together the major factions of the Warhammer 40,000 universe as digital cards for players to collect and do battle with in brutal and fast-paced skirmishes.”
macOS • Windows (Android and iOS announced)
Available from Steam. (FREE) (EARLY ACCESS)
WORLD OF HORROR
“Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits…”
macOS • Windows
Available from GOG, Steam, and Itch.
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