December is often a little lighter on new games due to the big sales but some highly anticipated ports have dropped this month, as has another significant exclusive. Making it an unusual list of my picks of interest, with very big and very small games side by side. All available on macOS.
A Highland Song
“Moira McKinnon is running away. A wild adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with open platforming and dynamic storytelling, maps and music. From the creators of Heaven’s Vault and 80 Days.”
macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Ashtory
“Ashtory is a small Metroidvania inspired by Cave Story and Gato Roboto.
Gameplay focus on combat , platforming, challenge boss fight, backtracking, exploring, finding upgrade to make you stronger.”
macOS • Windows • Linux
Available from Itch.
Conjury
“Collect cards, weapons, and items as you make your way through this fast-paced deck building rogue-like to escape the eternal darkness of Lumtham woods.”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, and mobile stores.
cyber_serpent
“slither and shoot, but don’t run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam. (FREE)
Demeo
macOS and iPad versions now available on Steam and the App Store.
“Adventurers, it’s time to unite! Gather your friends and battle the dark forces that have overtaken the world of Resolution Games’ award-winning RPG dungeon crawler, Demeo. The next generation of tabletop adventure has arrived!”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • iPad • Quest
Available from Steam, Epic, App Store, and console stores.
Golf Monday
“Welcome to the national amateur golf tournament at Oakvale Meadows! Avoid the sand traps and water hazards, score birdies and eagles, make new friends, and win the day. Enjoy a golf experience where you not only need to aim your shots, but also keep your social relations finely tuned. Luckily everybody is well rested and in their best mood.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • PICO-8
Available from Itch.
GRID Legends
macOS version now available in the App Store.
“GRID Legends delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport action. Create dream race events, hop into live races, experience a dramatic virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular racing.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, App Store, and console stores.
Milo and the Christmas Gift
“Enjoy your Winter Holidays with Milo and the Christmas Gift: a free-to-play, short but sweet point-and-click spin-off about our favourite little cat, Milo, who once again needs your assistance! But this time, Milo needs help finding one runaway Christmas Gift!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam, and Itch. (FREE)
Resident Evil 4 (2023)
macOS and iOS version now available in the App Store.
“Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president’s kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox • iOS
Available from Steam, App Store, console and mobile stores.
Sonic Dream Team
“The world is in peril! The evil Dr. Eggman has discovered The Reverie, an ancient device with the power to make dreams come true. Play as Sonic and friends as they speed through Eggman’s twisted dreamscapes to thwart the doctor’s latest quest for world domination!”
macOS • iOS • tvOS
Available from Apple Arcade.
Stray
macOS version now available on Steam and the App Store.
“Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, App Store, and console stores.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
“Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
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